UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
| [X] | Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2008 | |
| [ ] | Transition Report pursuant to 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the transition period __________ to __________ | |
Commission File Number: 000-27645 |
Ivany Mining Inc.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 88-0258277 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 8720 A Rue Du Frost, St. Leonard, Quebec, Canada H1P 2Z5 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) |
| 514-325-4567 |
| (Issuer’s telephone number) |
| _______________________________________________________________ |
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) |
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the issuer was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days [X] Yes [ ] No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.
| [ ] Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer | [ ] Non-accelerated filer |
| [X] Smaller reporting company |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [ ] No [X]
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 25,751,877 Common Shares as of November 10, 2008.
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION | ||
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION | ||
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
| Our unaudited financial statements included in this Form 10-Q are as follows: | |
| F-2 | Statements of Operations for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 and from inception through September 30, 2008; |
| F-3 | Statements of Stockholders’ Equity as of September 30, 2008 |
These unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and the SEC instructions to Form 10-Q. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the interim period ended September 30, 2008 are not necessarily indicative of the results that can be expected for the full year.
IVANY MINING, INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Balance Sheets
September 30, 2008 | June 30, 2008 | ||||
ASSETS | (unaudited) | ||||
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||||
| Cash | $ | 1,385 | $ | 120,304 | |
| Total Current Assets | 1,385 | 120,304 | |||
| EQUIPMENT, net | 4,831 | 5,336 | |||
| OTHER ASSETS | |||||
| Mineral properties | 528,068 | 528,068 | |||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 534,284 | $ | 653,708 | |
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 24,026 | $ | 14,263 | |
| Loans due to shareholders | 2,000 | - | |||
| Total Current Liabilities | 26,026 | 14,263 | |||
| STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||
Preferred stock; 10,000,000 shares authorized, at $0.001 par value, none issued or outstanding and outstanding | - | - | |||
Common stock; 200,000,000 shares authorized, at $0.001 par value, 25,751,877 and 25,451,877 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | 25,752 | 25,452 | |||
| Additional paid-in capital | 9,131,611 | 8,858,911 | |||
| Deficit accumulated during the exploration stage | (8,649,105) | (8,244,918) | |||
| Total Stockholders' Equity | 508,258 | 639,445 | |||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ | 534,284 | $ | 653,708 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
IVANY MINING, INC.
Notes to the Condensed Financial Statements
September 30, 2008 and June 30, 2008
NOTE 1 - CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared by the Company without audit. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows at September 30, 2008, and for all periods presented herein, have been made.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. It is suggested that these condensed financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s June 30, 2008 audited financial statements. The results of operations for the periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full years.
NOTE 2 - GOING CONCERN
The Company’s financial statements are prepared using generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America applicable to a going concern which contemplates the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has not yet established an ongoing source of revenues sufficient to cover its operating costs and allow it to continue as a going concern. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent on the Company obtaining adequate capital to fund operating losses until it becomes profitable. If the Company is unable to obtain adequate capital, it could be forced to cease operations.
In order to continue as a going concern, the Company will need, among other things, additional capital resources. Management’s plan is to obtain such resources for the Company by obtaining capital from management and significant shareholders sufficient to meet its minimal operating expenses and seeking equity and/or debt financing. However management cannot provide any assurances that the Company will be successful in accomplishing any of its plans.
The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to successfully accomplish the plans described in the preceding paragraph and eventually secure other sources of financing and attain profitable operations. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
NOTE 3 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 163, “Accounting for Financial Guarantee Insurance Contracts-and interpretation of FASB Statement No. 60”. SFAS No. 163 clarifies how Statement 60 applies to financial guarantee insurance contracts, including the recognition and measurement of premium revenue and claims liabilities. This statement also requires expanded disclosures about financial guarantee insurance contracts. SFAS No. 163 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those years. SFAS No. 163 has no effect on the Company’s financial position, statements of operations, or cash flows at this time.
In May 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles”. SFAS No. 162 sets forth the level of authority to a given accounting pronouncement or document by category. Where there might be conflicting guidance between two categories, the more authoritative category will prevail. SFAS No. 162 will become effective 60 days after the SEC approves the PCAOB’s amendments to AU Section 411 of the AICPA Professional Standards. SFAS No. 162 has no effect on the Company’s financial position, statements of operations, or cash flows at this time.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to our business plans, objectives, and expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believes,” “project,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “strategy,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe-harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are including this statement for purposes of complying with those safe-harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Our ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse affect on our operations and future prospects on a consolidated basis include, but are not limited to: changes in economic conditions, legislative/regulatory changes, availability of capital, interest rates, competition, and generally accepted accounting principles. These risks and uncertainties should also be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Further information concerning our business, including additional factors that could materially affect our financial results, is included herein and in our other filings with the SEC.
Description of Business
Ivany Mining Inc. was formed as a Delaware corporation on July 13, 1999. Our principal executive offices are located at 8720-A Rue Du Frost, St. Leonard, Quebec, Canada H1P 2Z5. Our telephone number is 514-325-4567.
We are in the business of mineral exploration and development. We have acquired or entered into agreements to acquire several mineral claims in the provinces and Quebec and Alberta, Canada. Our plan is to attempt to identify and pursue opportunities for the acquisition and development of mining properties in Canada and around the world.
We are focused on the strategic acquisition and development of uranium, diamond, base metals, and precious metal properties on a worldwide basis. Our long-term objective is to become a sustainable mid-tier base & precious metal producer in Canada & Cambodia, to the benefit of all stakeholders, in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. Our overall strategy is to rapidly advance our recently acquired/optioned base & precious metal exploration properties.
Exploration of our mineral claims is required before a final determination as to their viability can be made. The existence of commercially exploitable mineral deposits in our mineral claims is unknown at the present time and we will not be able to ascertain such information until we receive and evaluate the results of our exploration programs.
Zama Lake Pb-Zn Property
Acquisition of Property
On September 11, 2007, we entered into a Letter of Intent Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Star Uranium Corp. (“Star Uranium”). Under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, Star Uranium has agreed to transfer to us ten mining claims located in the Zama Lake area of northern Alberta, Canada. Under the Purchase Agreement, we paid Star Uranium a cash purchase price of $100,000CDN. Also, we issued Star Uranium 150,000 shares of our common stock as additional consideration for the purchased mining claims. The mining claims transferred under the Purchase Agreement cover a total of approximately 92,160 hectares.
Under the Purchase Agreement, we have also agreed to invest certain minimum amounts in the development of the mineral properties. Subject to any negotiated adjustments which may be made by the parties based on future geological evaluation, we are required to spend a minimum of $400,000CDN toward exploration of the properties before May 16, 2008 and an additional $1,000,000CDN toward exploration and development before May 16, 2010.
Star Uranium has retained a 2% smelter royalty on the properties and has retained all diamond rights. We have the option to buy-down the retained net smelter royalty to 1% by making an additional payment of $1,000,000CDN to Star Uranium at any time. The Purchase Agreement, which is in the form of a short Letter of Intent, may be replaced by a more formal agreement if deemed necessary by the parties.
On September 12, 2007, we acquired additional claims in Alberta under an Alberta Mining Claims Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Derek Ivany and Royal Atlantis Group, Inc. (“Royal Atlantis”). Under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, Mr. Ivany and Royal Atlantis have transferred to us a total of six mining claims located in the province of Alberta, Canada.
In exchange for the mining claims transferred to us under the Purchase Agreement, we paid a total of $20,000 ($10,000 each) to Mr. Ivany and Royal Atlantis.
In 2007, Ivany Mining Inc. hired Paul A. Hawkins & Associates Ltd. an independent geological services firm to further analyze and complete a National Instrument 43-101 compliance form on the property. The report covers the property optioned from Star Uranium and outlines a detailed exploration program that the company is anxious to begin this year.
Description and Location of the Zama Lake Property
The Zama Lake Pb-Zn property consists of ten metallic mineral permits covering 92,160 hectares (227,732.3 acres) located 700 km north northwest of Edmonton Alberta. The property is a grass roots Pb-Zn Play staked as the result of the discovery of anomalous sphalerite and galena grains found in till samples collected during diamond exploration. The property area is forested and hosts parts of the Zama Lake Oil and Gas field. Zama Lake and Zama City are oil industry support bases and are located within the property.
The Zama Lake Pb-Zn consists of ten metallic mineral permits covering 92,160 hectares (227,732.3 acres) located 700 km north northwest of Edmonton Alberta. The property is a grass roots Pb-Zn Play staked as the result of the discovery of anomalous sphalerite and galena grains found in till samples collected during diamond exploration. The property area is forested and hosts parts of the Zama Lake Oil and Gas field. Zama Lake and Zama City are oil industry support bases and are located within the property. The First Nation Dene Tha’ (Assumption-Habay-Chateh) settlement exists to the south of the property.
Exploration Potential
The presence of anomalous concentrations of sphalerite and galena in the coarse sand fraction of till from the Zama Lake area suggests the possible presence of proximal Pb-Zn mineralization. Given the area geology, this mineralization may be either Sedex mineralization in the underlying shale or MVT mineralization in the deeper carbonates.
Northern Alberta hosts a thick sequence of shale, which is cut by the Great Slave Shear Zone which extends southwest from the Pine Point area into the Zama Lake / Rainbow Lake area. Core studies of Keg River carbonate in the area show dolomitization, brecciation, and the presence of cements containing fluorite, chalcopyrite, sphalerite, and / or galena, which are indicative of hydrothermal activity in the immediate region. This hydrothermal activity is likely present because the association of higher temperature saddle dolomite with epigenetic lead and zinc mineralization, hydrocarbons, and sulfate-rich carbonate proximal to major basement faults. The discovery of significant concentrations of Zn and Pb in modern saline formation waters emanating from Middle Devonian Keg River Formation in northern Alberta suggests a possible ore-source in the area that has not yet been discovered (Hitchon, 1993).
Throughout northern Alberta and southern Northwest Territories, numerous and extensive thick carbonate successions occur in the cratonic platform wedge of strata within the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. These same rocks host the Pine Point MVT mineralization. No Sedex deposits have been found in Cenozoic or Mesozoic age rocks but there is a clear association and close genetic link between deposit types. Potential exists for both types of deposit in the Zama Lake area.
The exploration potential of the Zama Lake Pb-Zn property lies in the recognition that the discovery of sphalerite, galena, barite grains in heavy mineral concentrates are being indicative of the metal bearing hydrothermal fluids ascending through a sedimentary package which hosts carbonates and shale where they could have deposited economic Pb-Zn deposits. Previous to this,
sphalerite and galena occurrences were known in the Devonian carbonate rocks in oil wells in northern Alberta. High levels of metals were also found in saline formation waters in Devonian Keg River Formation. Both the federal (GSC) and provincial (AGS) geological surveys have been promoting the Pb-Zn conceptual potential of the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin for several years (Rice, 2001; Hannigan, 2002; Hannigan et al., 2003). Previous analyses of Devonian formation waters in Northern Alberta show these waters to be Pb-rich and are thus not related to Pine Point because the deposit is Zn-rich. Recent analysis shows that Zn values are in an order of magnitude greater than Pb (Hannigan et al., 2003). Lead isotope dating of the Pine Point deposits is 290 Ma (290 million years ago or Late Pennsylvanian age). The metal-bearing fluids responsible for Pine Point are much older and likely different than modern formation waters. Modern formation waters are likely driven by a Laramide deformation event within the Cretaceous. This would make the whole sedimentary package prospective for Pb-Zn deposition.
The presence of the classical Pb - Zn - Mo anomalous geochemistry on a regional basis in the surficial environment in the clay silt fraction of till within the Zama Lake area indicates proximal source and not a far traveled transported anomaly. This potential has only recently been recognized. The structural setting of the Zama Lake Area along parallel structures to the MacDonald - Great Slave Fault northeast-southwest system and cross cutting northwest-southwest structures is similar in setting to the Pine Point Area. Most of these structures are basement features, which have been reactivated over time and penetrate nearly the full sedimentary package. These structures are likely one of the major controls localizing mineralization.
Exploration on the Zama Lake property consisting of till sampling, examination of indicator mineral concentrates and silt geochemistry indicates the likely proximal presence of Pb-Zn mineralization near surface. The best potential likely exists along structural breaks (faults), collapse structures, porous zones (tuffs), and proximal or up dip of petroleum zones. This potential likely exists beyond the carbonates at depth and into the shale. Further work is required to evaluate this grass-roots Pb-Zn property of merit.
Geological Exploration Program in General and Recommendations From Our Consulting Geologist
We have obtained an independent Technical Report on the Zama Lake property from Paul A. Hawkins, P.Eng. Mr. Hawkins prepared the Technical Report and reviewed all available exploration data completed on these mineral claims.
The property that is the subject of the Zama Lake property is undeveloped and does not contain any open-pit or underground mines which can be rehabilitated. There is no commercial production plant or equipment located on the property that is the subject of the mineral claim. We have not yet commenced the field work phase of our initial exploration program. Exploration is currently in the planning stages. Our exploration program is exploratory in nature and there is no assurance that mineral reserves will be found.
In order to further evaluate the potential of the Zama Lake property, our consulting geologist has recommended a two-phase exploration program.
Phase I
Sub-surface data should be compiled from select wells on the property to compile the shallow stratigraphy from well logs. Any structural information from the logs would also be valuable. Bedrock topography would also be important to avoid areas of deep overburden. This information can likely be acquired at a minimum cost.
Further, more extensive bulk till and silt geochemical sampling should be untaken at a higher density using ATV for better access into more remote and wetter areas where summer access does not exist. Coverage of silt geochemistry sampling should be expanded beyond that of addition bulk till sampling. Orientation studies should also be undertaken to define variation with depth and lateral variation within burrow pits near current anomalous areas. Increasing bulk till sample size should also be evaluated. Data from GSC / AGS multi-element sampling should be fully integrated into a single database.
Isotopic age dating of the sulfide indicator minerals recovered is warranted to date the age of the mineralization. The age date for mineralization at Pine Point is 290 million years ago. The age date for mineral at Zama Lake in the subsurface within Devonian carbonates is of a similar age. Mineralization near surface may relate to the Laramide Orogeny 47 ±10 Ma (million years ago). This Laramide Orogeny likely deforms rocks up and including Cretaceous age rock. If the age dates are much younger than the old lead dates for Pine Point, the potential for the play increases significantly. Several of the grains should have their isotopic composition determined.
Processing of aeromagnetic data should be completed and targets selected for ground follow-up. Follow-up ground geophysics should likely initially consist of ground magnetometer, VLF-EM, HLEM and selected induced polarization (IP) surveys. The best suite of surveys should be determined given the local ground conditions and overburden thickness. It will likely be possible in some cases to use pre-existing grid lines from seismic surveys. Total cost for the Phase I program is estimated at $400,000.
Phase II
The recommended Phase II program is largely a winter drilling program because of access issues. A suite of ground geophysics would delineate drill targets. Drilling would then be conducted on defined targets within 152.4 m (500 ft) of surface. Where possible, surface access would be gained by using pre-existing winter roads. Operations would likely be based out of one of Zama City’s open camps. Special care would be required in areas of shallow natural gas. The special care procedures would not be cost prohibitive but include extra training of crews, spark arrestor on diesel engines and gas deflector on casings. The drilling component of the Phase II program budget is contingent on the delineation of suitable drill targets. A phase II budget of $1,000,000 is recommended.
Exploration Budget
| Phase I | |||||
| Well Log Data Compilation | $ | 25,000 | |||
| Heavy Mineral Sampling | $ | 25,000 | |||
| Laboratory & Isotopic Analysis | $ | 35,000 | |||
| Ground Geophysics (IP, EM and Mag) | $ | 265,000 | |||
| Project Management and Reporting | $ | 50,000 | |||
| Phase I Total | $ | 400,000 | $ | 400,000 | |
| Phase II | |||||
| Ground Geophysics (IP, EM and Mag) | $ | 200,000 | |||
| Diamond Drilling (3000 m.) | $ | 750,000 | |||
| Project Management and Reporting | $ | 50,000 | |||
| Sub-total= | $ | 1,000,000 | $ | 1,000,000 | |
| Project Total= | $ | 1,400,000 | |||
Quebec Properties
We have also acquired a 100% interest in two large sets of mineral claims in the province of Quebec, Canada. We have not yet commissioned geological or technical reports on these properties and can give no data or other assurances regarding their value or exploration potential at this time. We plan to obtain independent reports regarding these properties in the near future. The following is a brief description of the Quebec properties our plans for conducting initial surveying and sampling on these claims:
Temiscamingue property
The Temiscamingue property is located approximately 40 kilometers east of the town of Ville Marie and 100 kilometers south of Rouyn Noranda, halfway between the Elliott Lake Uranium camp in Ontario and the Abitibi Gold Belt, within the Grenville Province Front. The project is accessible via logging roads. Government regional stream sediment survey have identified many anomalies in the area. Property is strategically located between the claims of Superior Diamonds (adjacent to the north) where new kimberlites have recently been discovered and the property of Aurizon Mines (adjacent to the south) which has reported as much as 100 grams of gold per ton during till sampling with the objective of identifying the gold dispersion trains previously outlined. Ivany Mining has acquired a 100% undivided interest of 24928.68 acres in this mineral rich Temiscamingue region.
Regional Geology
The Superior Province is the largest Archean craton in the world, half of which is located in Québec. This craton is a highly prospective region for kimberlite exploration, meeting all four criteria for hosting economic grades of diamond-bearing kimberlite: 1) the presence of an Archean craton; 2) the refractive, relatively cool and low-density peridotitic root of the craton has been insulated against reheating and excessive tectonic reworking; 3) the presence of major tectonic structures; and 4) association of diamonds with other intrusive rocks. Four kimberlite fields have been identified in Québec, the Temiscamingue Field being one of these.
Local Geology
The Property over thrusts 2 geological structural provinces, intruded by granite-granodiorite-mafic and ultramafic rocks all faulted and sheared. Fault sets and lineaments intersect the Structural Thrust Front. It is on the Central-median ridge of the “Temiscamingue Lake Rift” and on the strike of many Diamond Kimberlite occurrences.
Stream sediment geochemistry points to strong anomalies for Nickel, Uranium, and Rare Earths Elements along with good gold potential and many circular shape magnetic anomalies to be tested for their Kimberlitic potential.
Exploration Plans
Although we had originally planned a 2008 exploration budget of CDN $600,000 for Temiscamingue in 2008, we have decided to focus on our Zama Lake properties instead. At this time, we plan to conduct limited ground exploration on the Temiscamingue property during the Summer of 2008.
Mont Laurier properties
Ivany Mining owns a 100% interest in a large group of claims situated in the area of Mont Laurier, Quebec, the property is located less than 200 kilometers northwest of Montreal and is easily accessible by both paved and gravel roads. The Mont Laurier properties were acquired after Nova Uranium and Strateco Resources made several discoveries in the area. Ivany Mining has claims adjacent to Strateco and Nova uranium in a North/South trend. Previous exploration in the area has resulted in many uranium showings including a grab sample showing a result of over 70lbs/ton of U308. Also, there are estimations of sizeable U308 reserves in the area, but theses reserves are pre NI-43 101 therefore not compliant. With the price of U308 recently climbing to $136 per pound, there has been renewed interesting the area. The close proximity to a major metropolitan city makes this project very attractive as exploration and mining costs are sharply reduced as compared to projects in remote areas.
Regional Mineralization
The Mont Laurier Uranium Exploration Camp area is one of many radioactive districts scattered throughout the Grenville Structure Province. Many of the Grenville radioactive occurrences (chiefly related to intrusives of granitic composition) are found in the southwestern extent of the structural province, extending from southwest Quebec into eastern Ontario.
Local Mineralization
The Property hosts at least 21 historical uranium showings, where syngenetic uranium mineralization is found in metamorphic pegmatites and granites. Some of these major mineral showings are comprised of a collection of smaller individual uranium occurrences.
As a general rule, syngenetic uranium deposits form as the result of high temperature igneous and/or metamorphic differentiation caused by the exclusion of uranium (and other radioactive elements) from the crystal structure of most rock-forming minerals. This type of uranium deposit is confined to high-grade metamorphic terrains, typically occurring within Achaean to early Proterozoic aged basement granite gneiss complexes. Deposits are normally associated with major regional scale structural faults and/or structures related to the emplacement of deep-seated alkaline intrusive bodies. Host rock lithologies are generally granitic in composition, occurring as intricate dyke-sill complexes, varying in texture from aplitic to pegmatitic. Ore minerals typically include finely disseminated crystals of uraninite, uranothorite and allanite, with less common secondary minerals like, uranophane or pitchblende.
Exploration Plans
Although we had tentatively planned a 2008 exploration budget of $452,000 for the Mont Laurier properties, these plans have been placed on hold so that we may focus on the Zama Lake exploration. No exploration expenditures are currently planned for the Mont Laurier properties. We may, however, undertake an initial program of sampling and drilling in the future.
Competition
The mineral exploration industry, in general, is intensely competitive and even if commercial quantities of reserves are discovered, a ready market may not exist for the sale of the reserves.
Most companies operating in this industry are more established and have greater resources to engage in the production of mineral claims. We have only recently acquired or entered into agreements to acquire our mineral claims and our operations are not well-established. Our resources at the present time are limited. We may exhaust all of our resources and be unable to complete full exploration of the Zama Lake mineral claims or our other properties. There is also significant competition to retain qualified personnel to assist in conducting mineral exploration activities. If a commercially viable deposit is found to exist and we are unable to retain additional qualified personnel, we may be unable to enter into production and achieve profitable operations. These factors set forth above could inhibit our ability to compete with other companies in the industry and entered into production of the mineral claim if a commercial viable deposit is found to exist.
Numerous factors beyond our control may affect the marketability of any substances discovered. These factors include market fluctuations, the proximity and capacity of natural resource markets and processing equipment, government regulations, including regulations relating to prices, taxes, royalties, land tenure, land use, importing and exporting of minerals and environmental protection. The exact effect of these factors cannot be accurately predicted, but the combination of these factors may result our not receiving an adequate return on invested capital.
Plan of Operations
Our immediate business plan is to proceed with the exploration of the Zama Lake mineral claims to determine whether there are commercially exploitable reserves of lead, zinc or other metals. We have commenced our initial exploration program as recommended by our consulting geologist and as required by the Agreement under which we have acquired the property. Most recently, we have completed an airborne survey of four townships within the property. We are currently analyzing the results of this survey for the purpose of identifying target areas for follow-up exploration. The costs incurred to date have satisfied the 2008 exploration expenditure obligations imposed by the Agreement under which we acquired the property. The complete recommended geological program for the Zama Lake mineral claims will cost a total of approximately $1,400,000. Our plan of operations for the current fiscal year is to continue the recommended exploration program on the Zama Lake property.
In order to continue operating and to complete our planned exploration programs, we will need to raise additional capital. We anticipate that additional funding will be required in the form of equity financing from the sale of our common stock. We cannot provide investors with any assurance, however, that we will be able to raise sufficient funding from the sale of our common stock to fund all of our anticipated expenses. We believe that outside debt financing will not be an alternative for funding exploration programs. The risky nature of this enterprise and lack of tangible assets other than our mineral claims places debt financing beyond the credit-worthiness required by most banks or typical investors of corporate debt until such time as economically viable mines can be demonstrated.
We do not have plans to purchase any significant equipment or change the number of our employees during the next twelve months.
Results of Operations for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007
We have not earned any revenues since the inception of our current business operations. We are presently in the exploration stage of our business and we can provide no assurance that we will discover commercially exploitable levels of mineral resources on our mineral properties, or if such resources are discovered, that we will enter into commercial production.
We incurred operating expenses in the amount of $404,187 for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and in the amount of $56,887 for the three months ended September 30, 2007. We have incurred total operating expenses of $2,251,201 from the inception of our current operations through September 30, 2008. We incurred no operating expenses from discontinued operations in the three months ended September 30, 2008 and in the three months ended September 30, 2007. Since our inception, we have incurred total operating expenses from discontinued operations in the amount of $6,397,904.
We incurred a net loss in the amount of $404,187 for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared to a net loss of $56,887 for the three months ended September 30, 2007. Since the inception of our current operations through September 30, 2007, we have incurred a total net loss of $2,251,201. Our losses are attributable to operating expenses together with a lack of any revenues. We anticipate our operating expenses will increase as we continue with our plan of operations. The increase will be attributable to continuing with the geological exploration programs for our several mineral claims.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of September 30, 2008, we had current assets in the amount of $1,385, consisting entirely of cash. Our current liabilities as of September 30, 2008, were $26,026. Thus, we had a working capital deficit of $24,641 as of September 30, 2008.
We have not attained profitable operations and are dependent upon obtaining financing to pursue significant exploration activities. We do not anticipate earning revenues until such time that we exercise our option entered into commercial production of our mineral properties. We are presently in the exploration stage of our business and we can provide no assurance that we will discover commercially exploitable levels of mineral resources our mineral properties, or if such resources are discovered, that we will enter into commercial production.
We have incurred cumulative net losses of approximately $2,251,201 since inception of our current operations and require capital for our contemplated operational and marketing activities to take place. Our ability to raise additional capital through the future issuances of the common stock is unknown. The obtainment of additional financing, the successful development of our contemplated plan of operations, and our transition, ultimately, to the attainment of profitable operations are necessary for us to continue operations. For these reasons, our auditors stated in their report that they have substantial doubt we will be able to continue as a going concern.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of September 30, 2008, there were no off balance sheet arrangements.
Going Concern
We have not attained profitable operations and are dependent upon obtaining financing to pursue exploration activities. For these reasons our auditors stated in their report that they have substantial doubt we will be able to continue as a going concern.
Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent our generating cash from the sale of our common stock and/or obtaining debt financing and attaining future profitable operations. Management’s plans include selling our equity securities and obtaining debt financing to fund our capital requirements and ongoing operations; however, there was is assurance we will be successful in these efforts.
Critical Accounting Policies
In December 2001, the SEC requested that all registrants list their most “critical accounting polices” in the Management Discussion and Analysis. The SEC indicated that a “critical accounting policy” is one which is both important to the portrayal of a company’s financial condition and results, and requires management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Currently, we do not believe that any accounting policies fit this definition.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 163, “Accounting for Financial Guarantee Insurance Contracts-and interpretation of FASB Statement No. 60”. SFAS No. 163 clarifies how Statement 60 applies to financial guarantee insurance contracts, including the recognition and measurement of premium revenue and claims liabilities. This statement also requires expanded disclosures about financial guarantee insurance contracts. SFAS No. 163 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those years. SFAS No. 163 has no effect on the Company’s financial position, statements of operations, or cash flows at this time.
In May 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles”. SFAS No. 162 sets forth the level of authority to a given accounting pronouncement or document by category. Where there might be conflicting guidance between two categories, the more authoritative category will prevail. SFAS No. 162 will become effective 60 days after the SEC approves the PCAOB’s amendments to AU Section 411 of the AICPA Professional Standards. SFAS No. 162 has no effect on the Company’s financial position, statements of operations, or cash flows at this time.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
A smaller reporting company is not required to provide the information required by this Item.
Item 4T. Controls and Procedures
We carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of September 30, 2008. This evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Derek Ivany, and our Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Victor Cantore. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of September 30, 2008, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective. There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2008.
Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act are recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Limitations on the Effectiveness of Internal Controls
Our management does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal control over financial reporting will necessarily prevent all fraud and material error. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving our objectives and our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective at that reasonable assurance level. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the internal control. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Over time, control may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We are not a party to any pending legal proceeding. We are not aware of any pending legal proceeding to which any of our officers, directors, or any beneficial holders of 5% or more of our voting securities are adverse to us or have a material interest adverse to us.
Item 1A: Risk Factors
A smaller reporting company is not required to provide the information required by this Item.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities
None
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
No matters have been submitted to our security holders for a vote, through the solicitation of proxies or otherwise, during the quarterly period ended September 30, 2008.
Item 5. Other Information
None
Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit Number | Description of Exhibit |
| 3.1 | Articles of Incorporation, as amended (1) |
| 3.2 | Bylaws, as amended (2) |
| 1 | Incorporated by reference to Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the period ended June 30, 2002 filed on December 19, 2002. |
| 2 | Incorporated by reference to the Registration Statement on Form 10 filed December 28, 1999. |
SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| Ivany Mining Inc. | |
| Date: | November 11, 2008 |
By: /s/ Derek Ivany Derek Ivany Title: Chief Executive Officer and Director |