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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month ofNovember 2012
Commission File Number:0-31100
KISKA METALS CORPORATION |
Suite 575, 510 Burrard Street Vancouver, B.C. V6C 3A8 |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-Fþ Form 40-F ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2012 and 2011
(Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
NOTICE OF NO AUDITOR REVIEW OF CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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General Information
Directors
Geoffrey Chater
Bipin A. Ghelani
George R. Ireland
John A. Kanellitsas
Jack Miller
Mark T.H. Selby
Jason S. Weber
Company Secretary
Alan Hutchison
Registered Office
Suite 575
510 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 3A8
Solicitor
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP
20th Floor
250 Howe Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 3R8
Auditor
Hay & Watson
1822 West 2nd Avenue
Vancouver, British Columbia
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Kiska Metals Corporation
Consolidated Condensed Interim Statements of Comprehensive Loss
For the three and nine months ended September 30
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
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| Three months | Nine months | ||
| Notes | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 |
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| $ | $ | $ | $ |
Mineral Property Operations |
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Revenue |
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Option and management fees |
| 105,400 | 291,167 | 111,971 | 391,368 |
Gain on sale of property interest | 10 | 1,499,995 | - | 1,499,995 | - |
Other revenue |
| (153) | - | 9,949 | - |
|
| 1,605,242 | 291,167 | 1,621,915 | 391,368 |
Expenses |
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Acquisition expenditures |
| 23,704 | 31,998 | 110,832 | 141,404 |
Depreciation and amortization |
| 54,341 | 131,531 | 192,507 | 295,193 |
Exploration expenditures | 8 | 903,560 | 9,266,666 | 2,578,391 | 15,559,663 |
|
| 981,605 | 9,430,195 | 2,881,730 | 15,996,260 |
Income (Loss) from mineral property operations |
| 623,637 | (9,139,028) | (1,259,815) | (15,604,892) |
Salaries and employee benefits |
| 253,194 | 272,263 | 953,368 | 784,787 |
Consulting and outsourced services |
| 42,515 | 78,828 | 98,761 | 444,805 |
Marketing services |
| 25,761 | 147,595 | 161,304 | 419,930 |
General and administrative expenses |
| 100,933 | 209,293 | 347,086 | 491,889 |
Share-based compensation |
| 43,644 | 59,067 | 276,060 | 1,328,566 |
|
| 466,047 | 767,046 | 1,836,579 | 3,469,977 |
Operating Income (Loss) |
| 157,590 | (9,906,074) | (3,096,394) | (19,074,869) |
Gain on sale of financial assets |
| - | 246,412 | - | 373,179 |
Foreign exchange (Loss) |
| (69,790) | (171,772) | (48,188) | (49,326) |
Finance revenue (net) |
| 9,394 | 10,180 | 33,245 | 15,275 |
Income (Loss) before income tax |
| 97,194 | (9,821,254) | (3,111,337) | (18,735,706) |
Income tax (loss) recovery |
| (98) | - | 2,358 | - |
Income (Loss) for the year |
| 97,096 | (9,821,254) | (3,108,979) | (18,735,706) |
Available-for-sale financial assets |
| - | - | - | - |
Current year unrealized (loss) gain |
| 150,699 | (512,514) | 12,994 | (324,618) |
Impairment loss on available-for-sale investment |
| - | - | - | - |
Reclassification to income |
| - | 53,434 | - | 26,717 |
Tax effect |
| 25,043 | (72,345) | 2,159 | (50,299) |
Comprehensive income (loss) for the period |
| 272,838 | (10,352,679) | (3,093,826) | (19,083,906) |
Comprehensive income (loss) per common share Basic and diluted |
| $0.00 | $(0.10) | $(0.03) | $(0.19) |
Weighted average shares outstanding Basic and diluted |
| 99,253,559 | 99,253,559 | 99,253,559 | 93,944,788 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated condensed interim financial statements
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Kiska Metals Corporation
Consolidated Condensed Interim Statements of Financial Position
As at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
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| Notes | September 30, 2012 | December 31, 2011 | |
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| $ | $ | |
Current assets |
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| |
Cash and cash equivalents |
| 4,727,410 | 6,800,283 | |
Restricted cash | 5 | 42,466 | 70,876 | |
Trade and other receivables |
| 204,744 | 782,533 | |
Prepaid expenses and deposits |
| 144,963 | 235,886 | |
Other financial assets | 6 | 876,912 | 766,375 | |
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| 6,024,905 | 8,655,953 | |
Non-current assets |
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Property and equipment | 4 | 792,282 | 939,744 | |
Restricted cash | 5 | 87,361 | 102,982 | |
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| 851,233 | 1,042,726 | |
Total assets |
| 6,876,138 | 9,698,679 | |
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Current liabilities |
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| |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
| 328,874 | 450,343 | |
Due to related parties |
| - | 48,457 | |
Asset retirement obligation (current) |
| - | 8,014 | |
|
| 328,874 | 506,814 | |
Non-current liabilities |
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| |
Asset Retirement Obligations |
| 110,825 | 173,142 | |
|
| 110,825 | 173,142 | |
Total liabilities |
| 439,699 | 679,956 | |
Shareholders’ equity |
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| |
Share capital | 7 | 96,124,498 | 96,124,498 | |
Contributed Surplus |
| 17,476,955 | 16,965,413 | |
Other comprehensive income |
| (360,617) | (375,770) | |
Deficit |
| (106,804,397) | (103,695,418) | |
|
| 6,436,439 | 9,018,723 | |
Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity |
| 6,876,138 | 9,698,679 | |
Approved by the Board: |
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| Director |
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The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated condensed interim financial statements
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Kiska Metals Corporation
Consolidated Condensed Interim Statements of Changes in Equity
For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
| Note | Shares | Share Capital | Contributed Surplus | Other Comprehensive Income | Deficit | Total Equity |
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|
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
Balance at January 1, 2011 |
| 79,502,698 | 78,904,726 | 10,993,993 | 209,329 | (82,036,870) | 8,071,178 |
Loss and Comprehensive Loss |
| - | - | - | (348,200) | (18,735,706) | (19,083,906) |
Share-based compensation |
| - | - | 2,337,322 | - | - | 2,337,322 |
Issue of shares for cash on short-form prospectus |
| 15,065,000 | 17,324,750 | - | - | - | 17,324,750 |
Value attributable to warrants issued in short-form prospectus |
| - | (4,593,089) | 4,593,089 | - | - | - |
Issued for cash on exercise of options/warrants |
| 4,685,861 | 4,058,902 | - | - | - | 4,058,902 |
Fair value of options/warrants exercised |
| - | 1,772,618 | (1,772,618) | - | - | - |
Share issue costs |
| - | (1,206,411) | - | - | - | (1,206,411) |
Balance at September 30, 2011 |
| 99,253,559 | 96,261,496 | 16,151,786 | (138,871) | (100,772,576) | 11,501,835 |
Loss and Comprehensive Loss |
| - | - | - | (236,899) | (2,922,842) | (3,159,741) |
Share-based compensation |
| - | - | 820,996 | - | - | 820,996 |
Issued for cash on exercise of options/warrants |
| - | (26,291) | - | - | - | (26,291) |
Fair value of options/warrants exercised |
| - | 7,369 | (7,369) | - | - | - |
Share issue costs |
| - | (118,076) | - | - | - | (118,076) |
Balance at January 1, 2012 |
| 99,253,559 | 96,124,498 | 16,965,413 | (375,770) | (103,695,418) | 9,018,723 |
Loss and Comprehensive loss |
| - | - |
| 15,153 | (3,108,979) | (3,093,826) |
Share-based compensation |
| - | - | 511,542 | - | - | 511,542 |
Balance at September 30, 2012 | 7 | 99,253,559 | 96,124,498 | 17,476,955 | (360,617) | (106,804,397) | 6,436,439 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated condensed interim financial statements
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Kiska Metals Corporation
Consolidated Condensed Interim Statements of Cash Flows
For the three and nine month periods ended September 30
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
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| Three Month Period | Nine Month Period | ||
| Notes | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 |
|
| $ | $ | $ | $ |
Cash flows from operating activities |
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Net income (loss) |
| 97,096 | (9,821,254) | (3,108,979) | (18,735,706) |
Items not affecting cash |
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|
Depreciation and amortization |
| 54,341 | 131,531 | 192,507 | 295,193 |
Foreign exchange loss (gain) |
| 241,924 | 385,979 | 234,082 | 49,326 |
(Gain) on sale of investments and assets |
| - | (246,447) | - | (373,214) |
Reclamation obligation (recovery) expense |
| (8,907) | 113,067 | (70,331) | 137,560 |
Share-based compensation |
| 83,992 | 443,238 | 511,542 | 2,337,322 |
Interest income relating to investing activities |
| 18,728 | (13,584) | - | - |
Option proceeds related to investing activities |
| (89,400) | (98,903) | (95,400) | (98,903) |
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Changes in non-cash working capital |
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(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable |
| 532 | (81,936) | 577,789 | 136,882 |
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expense & deposits |
| (56,093) | (4,589) | 90,923 | (820,577) |
Increase (decrease) in trade and other payables |
| 94,785 | 436,875 | (169,926) | 879,313 |
Net cash flows from operating activities |
| 436,999 | (8,756,023) | (1,837,793) | (16,211,582) |
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Cash flows from investing activities |
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Restricted cash |
| (9,526) | 4,222 | - | (470) |
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities |
| (16) | 746,801 | - | 1,150,570 |
Refund (payment) of reclamation expenses |
| 42,011 | (107,184) | 44,031 | (145,340) |
Purchase of property and equipment |
| (29,650) | (252,190) | (45,045) | (786,649) |
Interest income |
| (18,728) | 13,584 | - | 18,778 |
Net cash flows from investing activities |
| (15,909) | 405,233 | (1,014) | 236,889 |
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Cash flows from financing activities |
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Proceeds from issuance of shares and warrants |
| - | 48,739 | - | 21,383,652 |
Payments of share issue costs |
| - | (32,256) | - | (1,206,411) |
Net cash from (used in) financing activities |
| - | 16,483 | - | 20,177,241 |
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Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
| 421,089 | (8,334,307) | (1,838,807) | 4,202,548 |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
| 4,540,387 | 19,171,224 | 6,800,283 | 6,297,716 |
Exchange differences on cash and cash equivalents |
| (234,067) | (510,456) | (234,067) | (173,803) |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
| 4,727,410 | 10,326,461 | 4,727,410 | 10,326,461 |
Cash and cash equivalents are comprised of: |
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Cash |
| 2,198,890 | 872,121 | 2,198,891 | 872,121 |
Term Deposits |
| 2,528,520 | 9,454,340 | 2,528,520 | 9,454,340 |
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| 4,727,410 | 10,326,461 | 4,727,410 | 10,326,461 |
Supplemental Information: |
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Interest paid |
| (4,426) |
| 27,599 | 3,503 |
Option proceeds (in the form of marketable securities) for mineral property interests |
| 89,400 | - | 95,400 | - |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated condensed interim financial statements
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Kiska Metals Corporation
Notes to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements
September 30, 2012 and 2011
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
1. Operations
Kiska Metals Corporation (formerly Geoinformatics Exploration Inc. or "Geoinformatics”) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively the “Company” or “Kiska”) is a global resources company in the business of mineral exploration. Geoinformatics was incorporated on March 21, 1980 under the laws of the Province of British Columbia. On August 29, 1996, Geoinformatics was continued in the Yukon Territory from the Province of British Columbia. On August 5, 2009, the Company completed the 100% acquisition of Rimfire Minerals Corporation (“Rimfire”) and changed its name to Kiska Metals Corporation. On July 30, 2010, Kiska continued in the Province of British Columbia and discontinued in the Yukon Territory.
The business of mining and exploring for minerals involves a high degree of risk and there can be no assurance that current exploration programs will result in profitable mining operations. Some of the Company’s mineral property interests are located outside of Canada and are subject to the risks associated with foreign investment, including increases in taxes and royalties, renegotiations of contracts, currency exchange fluctuations and political uncertainty. Although the Company has taken steps to verify title to the properties on which it is conducting exploration and in which it has an interest, these procedures do not guarantee the Company’s title. Property title may be subject to unregistered prior agreements and non-compliance with regulatory requirements.
Kiska is a limited company incorporated and domiciled in Vancouver, British Columbia. Kiska’s shares are traded on the TSX Venture exchange under the symbol “KSK”.
2. Basis of preparation
Statement of compliance
These condensed consolidated interim financial statements of Kiska and all its subsidiaries are unaudited and have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard (“IAS”) 34 Interim Financial Reporting (“IAS 34”), using accounting policies which are consistent with the International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).
These condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011. These condensed consolidated interim financial statements do not include all the information required for full annual financial statements and were approved and authorized for issue by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors on November 28, 2012.
Going concern
These consolidated condensed interim financial statements have been prepared on the basis that the Company is a going concern, which contemplates the realization of its assets and the settlement of its liabilities in the normal course of operations. However, the Company currently has no significant sources of revenue and has experienced recurring losses. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on the Company’s ability to obtain additional debt or equity financing to successfully advance the exploration and development of mineral property interests in its exploration portfolio and/or to be able to derive material proceeds from the sale or divesture of those properties and/or other assets such as royalty rights and equity interests. There is a risk that additional financing will not be available on a timely basis or on terms acceptable to the Company. These consolidated condensed interim financial statements do not include any adjustments to the amounts and classification of assets and liabilities that may be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. Such adjustments and classifications could be material.
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Kiska Metals Corporation
Notes to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements
September 30, 2012 and 2011
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
Basis of consolidation
The condensed consolidated interim financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Company as at September 30, 2012. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date of acquisition, the date on which the Company obtains control, and continue to be consolidated until the date when such control ceases.
All intercompany balances, transactions, unrealized gains and losses resulting from intercompany transactions and dividends are fully eliminated.
3. Operating segments
The Company operates in one industry segment, mineral exploration, within three geographic areas: Canada, United States, and Australia.
Management monitors the operating results of its operating segments separately for the purpose of making decisions about resource allocation and performance assessment. Segment performance is evaluated based on operating profit or loss and is measured consistently with operating profit or loss in the consolidated financial statements. However, the Company’s financing (including finance costs and finance income) and income taxes are managed on a Company basis and are not allocated to operating segments.
Transfer prices between operating segments are determined in a manner similar to transactions with third parties. The accounting policies used internally by the Company in reporting segments are the same as those contained in these accounts.
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Kiska Metals Corporation
Notes to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements
September 30, 2012 and 2011
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
3. Operating segments (continued)
Three months ended September 30, 2012 | ||||||
| Canada | US | Australia | Other | Consolidated | 2011 Consolidated |
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
Revenue |
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Option and management fees | 105,400 | - | - | - | 105,400 | 273 |
Other revenue | 1,499,995 | (153) | - | - | 1,499,842 | 290,894 |
Total Revenue | 1,605,395 | (153) | - | - | 1,605,242 | 291,167 |
Acquisition expenditures | 6,373 | 17,330 | 0 | - | 23,704 | 31,998 |
Exploration expenditures | 116,091 | 759,905 | 27,563 | - | 903,559 | 9,103,004 |
Depreciation and amortization | 14,165 | 40,177 | 0 | - | 54,341 | 131,531 |
Other Operations, net of depreciation | 197,850 | 247,856 | 2,811 | 17,530 | 466,047 | 767,036 |
(Gain) loss on sale of available-for-sale financial instruments | - | - | - | - | - | 246,412 |
(Gain) loss on sale of assets | - | - | - | - | - |
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Foreign exchange loss (gain) | 1,368,376 | (1,255,505) | (42,291) | - | 70,580 | (171,772) |
Finance (revenue) expense | (7,968) | 144 | (1,570) | - | (9,395) | 10,179 |
Loss (gain) before income tax | 93,492 | (189,940) | (13,487) | 17,530 | (96,406) | 9,821,254 |
Income tax loss (recovery) | 100 | (2) | - | - | 98 |
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Loss for the period | 93,592 | (189,942) | (13,487) | 17,530 | (96,308) | 9,821,254 |
Operating assets | 5,128,067 | 698,919 | 127,044 | - | 5,954,030 | 12,662,625 |
Property and equipment | 128,541 | 663,741 | - | - | 792,282 | 1,074,591 |
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Kiska Metals Corporation
Notes to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements
September 30, 2012 and 2011
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
3. Operating segments (continued)
Nine months ended September 30, 2012 | ||||||
| Canada | US | Australia | Other | Consolidated | 2011 Consolidated |
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
Revenue |
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Option and management fees | 111,971 | - | - | - | 111,971 | 100,474 |
Other revenue | 1,499,995 | 9,949 | - | - | 1,509,944 | 290,894 |
Total Revenue | 1,611,966 | 9,949 | - | - | 1,621,915 | 391,368 |
Acquisition expenditures | 39,556 | 70,994 | 282 | - | 110,832 | 141,404 |
Depreciation and amortization | 41,587 | 150,804 | 116 | - | 192,507 | 295,193 |
Exploration expenditures | 701,843 | 1,698,361 | 178,186 | - | 2,578,391 | 15,559,663 |
Other Operations, net of depreciation | 1,013,684 | 800,215 | 4,490 | 18,190 | 1,836,578 | 3,469,967 |
Foreign exchange (gain) loss | 1,608,848 | (1,521,656) | (39,005) | - | 48,188 | 49,326 |
(Gain) loss on sale of available-for-sale financial instruments | - | - | - | - | - | (373,179) |
(Gain) loss on sale of assets | - | - | - | - | - | (35) |
Finance (revenue) expense | (32,205) | 584 | (1,624) | - | (33,245) | (15,274) |
Loss before income tax | 1,761,347 | 1,189,353 | 142,445 | 18,190 | 3,111,335 | 18,735,706 |
Income tax (recovery) loss | (2,458) | 99 | - | - | (2,358) | - |
Loss for the period | 1,758,889 | 1,189,452 | 142,445 | 18,190 | 3,108,977 | 18,735,706 |
Operating assets | 5,128,067 | 698,919 | 127,044 | - | 5,954,030 | 12,662,625 |
Property and equipment | 128,541 | 663,741 | - | - | 792,282 | 1,074,591 |
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Kiska Metals Corporation
Notes to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements
September 30, 2012 and 2011
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
4. Property and equipment
| Plant & equipment | Computer equipment & Software | Office equipment & leaseholds | Total |
| $ | $ | $ | $ |
Cost |
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As at January 1, 2011 | 954,481 | 209,899 | 115,057 | 1,279,437 |
Additions | 690,545 | 182,436 | 39,162 | 912,144 |
Written off | (360,818) | - | - | (360,818) |
As at December 31, 2011 | 1,284,208 | 392,335 | 154,219 | 1,830,763 |
Additions | 4,900 | 40,145 | - | 45,045 |
Written off | - | (218,023) | (2,729) | (220,753) |
As at September 30, 2012 | 1,289,108 | 214,457 | 151,490 | 1,655,055 |
Accumulated Depreciation |
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As at January 1, 2011 | (492,621) | (162,648) | (41,033) | (696,302) |
Depreciation | (236,493) | (161,889) | (44,857) | (443,239) |
Written off | 248,522 | - | - | 248,522 |
As at December 31, 2011 | (480,592) | (324,537) | (85,890) | (891,019) |
Depreciation | (146,761) | (37,372) | (8,374) | (192,507) |
Written off | - | 166,027 | 2,729 | 220,753 |
As at September 30, 2012 | (627,353) | (143,885) | (91,535) | (862,773) |
Net book value: |
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As January 1, 2011 | 461,860 | 47,251 | 74,024 | 583,135 |
At December 31, 2011 | 803,616 | 67,799 | 68,329 | 939,744 |
At September 30, 2012 | 661,755 | 70,572 | 59,955 | 792,282 |
5. Restricted cash
Restricted cash of $129,827 (December 31, 2011 - $173,858) represents project reclamation deposits in favor of regulatory authorities held as site restoration deposits. The amount of the deposit is determined at the time the exploration program is planned and a notice of work is submitted to the regulatory authority. If the work is more extensive than previously planned, the amount of the deposit will be increased. When reclamation work is completed on a project to the satisfaction of the regulatory authority, the deposit is released to the Company.
6. Other Financial Assets
Other financial assets consist of marketable securities classified as available-for-sale since their initial recognition. Unrealized gains or losses are recorded in other comprehensive income.
7. Share capital
The Company’s authorized share capital consists of an unlimited number of common shares without par value. Fully paid ordinary shares carry one vote per share and carry dividend rights. Share-based compensation is limited to 10% of issued and outstanding shares. As at September 30, 2012 there are 99,253,559 outstanding common shares with a total value of $96,124,498.
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Kiska Metals Corporation
Notes to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements
September 30, 2012 and 2011
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
8. Mineral property expenditures
The Company’s expenditures on mineral property operations can be characterized as follows:
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| Three-month period | Nine-month period | ||
| Notes | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 |
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| $ | $ | $ | $ |
Mineral Property Operations |
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Acquisition expenditures |
| 23,704 | 31,998 | 110,832 | 141,404 |
Depreciation and Amortization |
| 54,341 | 131,531 | 192,507 | 295,193 |
Exploration expenditures |
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Aircraft and helicopter |
| 116,401 | 2,560,782 | 143,170 | 3,851,229 |
Assays and analysis |
| 16,035 | 316,466 | 15,883 | 463,979 |
Camp & support |
| 12,246 | 100,344 | 30,378 | 189,793 |
Community CSR |
| 7,517 | 35,301 | 46,437 | 113,792 |
Contracted support |
| - | 7,550 | 1,254 | 7,550 |
Data management and maps |
| 2,448 | 7,184 | 5,188 | 22,115 |
Drilling & trenching |
| 635 | 3,214,486 | 115,243 | 4,600,580 |
Equipment |
| 12,385 | 62,073 | 43,782 | 131,386 |
Fuel |
| 138,635 | - | 145,273 | - |
Geological and engineering |
| 183,754 | 750,917 | 421,806 | 1,519,985 |
Geophysical surveying |
| - | 128,401 | 87,481 | 498,279 |
Licencing and filing |
| 75,334 | 425,396 | 111,796 | 433,989 |
Materials and supplies |
| 18,043 | 345,856 | 31,819 | 727,638 |
Salaries and employee benefits |
| 396,279 | 739,421 | 1,243,916 | 1,608,840 |
Share-based compensation |
| 40,348 | 386,534 | 235,482 | 1,011,119 |
Telephone |
| 11,517 | 17,235 | 29,002 | 57,317 |
Travel |
| 26,634 | 55,418 | 81,188 | 184,277 |
|
| 1,058,211 | 9,153,364 | 2,789,099 | 15,421,686 |
Reclamation obligation |
| 3,103 | 113,067 | (58,321) | 137,560 |
Exploration reimbursements |
| (157,621) | 235 | (163,332) | 235 |
Environmental costs and site preparation |
| (133) | - | 10,945 | - |
|
| 903,560 | 9,266,666 | 2,578,391 | 15,559,663 |
Total Mineral Property Expenditures |
| 981,605 | 9,430,195 | 2,881,730 | 15,996,260 |
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Kiska Metals Corporation
Notes to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements
September 30, 2012 and 2011
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
9. Capital commitments and other contingencies
Operating lease commitments – Company as lessee
The Company has a lease expiring August 31, 2015 for office space occupied by its head office as well as a lease for its Alaskan offices expiring on December 31, 2014. There are no restrictions placed on the lessee through entering into the leases. Future minimum payments under non-cancellable operating leases as at the end of the previous fiscal year are as follows:
December 31, 2011 | ||
| $ |
|
Within one year |
| 261,152 |
After one year but no more than five years |
| 647,782 |
More than five years |
| - |
|
| 908,934 |
Included in the amounts above is an estimate of future operating costs of $90,720 per year. Total operating lease expense included in general and administrative expense for 2012 was $173,729 (2011: $152,451).
Mineral property commitments
The Company has mineral property commitments noted below. A liability has not been recorded for future option or royalty payments. All options are cancellable at the option of the Company without recourse.
British Columbia
Kliyul Property
The Company owns a 100% interest in the property, subject to a 1.5% NSR in favour of Rio Tinto Exploration Canada Inc.
RDN and Grizzly Properties
The Company has acquired a 100% interest in the RDN mineral claims, subject to a 1.34% NSR. The Company may purchase one-half of the NSR for $666,666. The Company has 100% interest in the LL property (Grizzly), which is contiguous with the RDN property and is subject to an NSR of 2%. This royalty can be purchased at any time for $2,000,000.
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Kiska Metals Corporation
Notes to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements
September 30, 2012 and 2011
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
9. Capital commitments and other contingencies (continued)
Thorn Property
The Company holds a 100% interest in the Thorn mineral property, subject to a 3.5% NSR to Kohima Pacific Gold Corp. The Company can purchase 2% of the NSR for $3 million. The Company is required to issue an additional 175,000 shares upon commencement of commercial production from the property. Cangold Limited maintains an entitlement to 25% of any cash or share payments received by the Company in the event of a third party partner becoming involved in the exploration and development of the property. The Company has an option agreement with Brixton Metals Corporation (“Brixton”), granting Brixton an option to earn a 51% interest in the property by spending a minimum $200,000 by December 12, 2011, and $4.8 million in exploration expenditures by December 12, 2014. The agreement was amended on November 9, 2010 to require Brixton to spend a minimum of $1,200,000 by December 31, 2011 (completed).
Williams Property
The Company acquired a 100% interest in the Williams property, subject to a 1.25% NSR. The Company is required to issue an additional 43,500 common shares upon commencement of commercial production from the property. The Company can purchase 0.75% of the NSR for $1 million. Advance royalty payments of $5,000 per year are payable to the underlying vendor.
Quesnel Trough Property
The Company owns a 100% interest in the property and has an option agreement with Xstrata Canada Corporation to earn a 51% interest in the property by completing a preliminary assessment and spending $3,000,000 by December 31, 2013, spending no less than $250,000 in each calendar year commencing in 2010.
Alaska
Copper Joe Property
On August 31, 2010, the Company signed an option agreement with Kennecott Exploration Company (“Kennecott”) to acquire a 100% interest in the Copper Joe Property by incurring a total of US$5 million in exploration expenditures by December 31, 2015, including a commitment to US$170,000 in exploration by December 31, 2011 (completed). Upon completion of a positive National Instrument 43-101 compliant pre-feasibility study, the Company will pay Kennecott a one-time cash payment of US$10 million. Kennecott has a first right of refusal on property assignment or sale subject to a 90 day option exercise period, as well as a 2% NSR on the property. Prior to expending US$2.5 million, the Company will require Kennecott’s consent to divest its rights and interest to a third party.
Goodpaster Properties
The Company holds a 100% in the Goodpaster properties of which some properties are subject to underlying royalties. The California Surf property is subject to a 1.75% NSR to Capstone Mining Corporation of which 1% may be bought for $1,000,000. The Company must also issue 87,000 shares upon obtaining a positive feasibility study for placing any part of the California Surf property into commercial production. AngloGold Ashanti holds a 2% NSR on the Eagle-Hawk property, 1% of which can be purchased for US$1,000,000 and a 2% NSR on the Er-Ogo-Fire properties, 1% of which can be purchased for US$2,000,000.
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Kiska Metals Corporation
Notes to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements
September 30, 2012 and 2011
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
9. Capital commitments and other contingencies (continued)
Uncle Sam Property
The Company owns a 100% interest in the Uncle Sam property, subject to an underlying 2% NSR payable to Royal Gold Inc. The Company has an option agreement with Millrock Resources Inc. (“Millrock”) giving Millrock the option to earn a 100% interest in the property by making cash payments totalling US$200,000 (received $140,000), issuing 1,000,000 (received 750,000) common shares to the Company and spending US$2.7 million on exploration over a four year period ending November 1, 2013.
Subsequent to September 30, 2012 Millrock completed the requirements of the option agreement with the Company and therefore the process of transferring the Uncle Sam property to Millrock Resources Inc. is underway.
Whistler Property
The Company owns 100% of the Whistler property, subject to a 2% NSR to Kennecott Exploration Company. Additionally, some of the claims are subject to a 1.5% NSR to the original owner, which can be brought down to 0.5% by a US$10 million buy-down. Moreover, Teck Resources Limited owns a 2% net profit interest (NPI) over some of the claims.
Australia
Lachlan Fold Belt Project
The Company owns 100% of the properties in the Lachlan Fold Belt project subject to an underlying agreement with BWG Mining which requires a cash payment of 5% of exploration expenditures until a decision to mine and includes a 2% NSR, of which 0.5% of this royalty may be purchased for US$1,000,000. The Company has a farm-in agreement with Inmet Mining (Australia) Pty. Ltd. (“Inmet”) giving Inmet the option to earn a 60% interest in the project by funding exploration expenditures of Australian $5 million over a four year period ending December 12, 2012 and making cash payments to the Company of Australian $250,000 (received $50,000).
Victoria Goldfields
Effective June 27, 2008, and amended February 2, 2011, the Company signed a letter of agreement for a farm-in and joint venture with Northgate Australian Ventures (now AuRico Gold – “AuRico”) for three mining tenements in the Stawell Corridor of the Victoria Goldfields. The Company can earn a 50% interest in one or all of the three properties by funding an additional A$500,000 per property by June 30, 2012 with a minimum expenditure of A$450,000 in aggregate per year. The property was sold by AuRico to Crocodile Gold Corp. (TSX) (“Crocodile”) subsequent to the period end. The Company is currently working with Crocodile to update the option agreement.
Upon the Company earning a 50% interest in one or more properties, Crocodile will have the option to earn an additional 10% interest for a total of 60% interest in the property by funding an additional A$1.5 million in exploration expenditures within 3 years, to form a 50:50 joint venture with the Company or elect not to contribute and allow the Company to earn a 100% interest in the property by funding an additional A$2 million in exploration expenditures over 4 years.
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Kiska Metals Corporation
Notes to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements
September 30, 2012 and 2011
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
10. Related party disclosures
Transactions with and amounts due from (to) related parties
(a)
Directors fees of $55,893 (2011: $79,617) were paid during the nine-month period. The company did not pay directors fees for 2012 Q3 and will not pay directors fees for the remainder of the 2012 fiscal year.
(b)
A total of $78,801 (2011: $23,480) was paid during the nine-month period to a company controlled by a director for geological consulting services, included in exploration costs.
(c)
In the comparative period, some of the Company’s mineral property evaluation and exploration projects were managed by Equity Exploration Consultants Ltd. and Equity Geoscience, Ltd. (collectively “Equity”), companies partially owned (indirectly) by an officer of the Company. Balances payable to Equity for fees and reimbursement of costs incurred on behalf of the Company have been separately disclosed as part of ‘due to related party’. Fees charged to the Company by Equity are on the same basis as those charged by Equity to unrelated third parties. It is anticipated that Equity will continue to provide geological consulting and administrative support services to the Company from time to time, and will be remunerated for such services at the rate charged by Equity to all its customers.
During the comparative nine-month period ended September 30, 2011, the Company had advanced Equity a total of $668,000 for project expenses and consulting services to be provided by Equity to the Company. During the comparative period, the Company also paid Equity $132,000 for providing management services, which has been included in consulting and outsourced services on the Statement of Comprehensive Loss. The Company is no longer related to Equity.
Balances payable are not interest bearing and have no specific terms of repayment. All transactions were incurred in the normal course of operations.
Mineral property interests
One of the officers indirectly owns 11% of a 7.5% to 15% Net Profits Interest (“NPI”) in the Wernecke Breccia property. The claims were originally staked and explored by a company in which he holds an interest. When the property was sold to the Newmont and NVI Mining Ltd, that company retained an NPI of varying amounts depending on the claim Company.
11. Sale of Asset
On July 18, 2012 the Company sold its 49% interest in the Tide project to 0945473 B.C. Ltd., a Hunter Dickinson Inc. (HDI) company, for a purchase price of CDN$1,500,000 in cash. The sale of the Company’s minority interest in the Tide project is part of the Company’s ongoing strategy of maximizing the Company’s capital and resources to its core mineral projects, most notably the flagship Whistler project. The Tide project is considered a non-core asset and the proceeds from the sale will be used to substantially fund the 2012 exploration program at Whistler.
12. Subsequent Event
On October 19, 2012 Millrock Resources Inc. completed their requirements under the Uncle Sam Property Option Agreement between Geoinformatics Alaska Exploration Inc., Kiska Metals Corporation (“Kiska”), Millrock Resources Inc. and Millrock Alaska LLC. The Company is in the process of transferring 100% ownership of the property to Millrock Resources Inc.
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