UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended July 31, 2009
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _____________ to _____________
Commission file number 000-49996
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
5836 South Pecos Road
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 89120
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(800) 942-2201
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
_______________________________________________________________
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has 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 registrant 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. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer [ ] | Accelerated filer [ ] |
Non-accelerated filer [ ] (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | Smaller reporting company [X] |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [ ] No [X]
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 21,292,878 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value, issued and outstanding as of September 8, 2009.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Page |
PART I - Financial Information | 3 |
Item 1. Financial Statements | 3 |
Balance Sheets July 31, 2009, and January 31, 2009 (audited) | 3 |
Statements of Loss for the three and six-month periods ended July 31, 2009 and 2008, and for the period from inception on December 21, 2001 to July 31, 2009. | 4 |
Statements of Cash Flows for the three and six-month periods ended July 31, 2009 and 2008, and for the period from inception on December 21, 2001 to July 31, 2009. | 5 |
Notes to the Financial Statements | 6 |
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 9 |
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 10 |
Item 4. Controls and Procedures | 11 |
PART II – Other Information | 11 |
Item 1. Legal Proceedings | 11 |
Item 1A. Risk Factors | 11 |
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 11 |
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 11 |
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders | 11 |
Item 5. Other Information | 11 |
Item 6. Exhibits | 11 |
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
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American Goldfields Inc. | | | | | | |
(An Exploration Stage Company) | | | | | | |
Balance Sheets | | | | | | |
(Unaudited) | | | | | | |
| | July 31, | | | January 31, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2009 | |
Assets | | | | | | |
CURRENT ASSETS | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 45,732 | | | $ | 75,128 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | - | | | | 894 | |
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Total current assets | | | 45,732 | | | | 76,022 | |
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Reclamation deposits | | | 41,800 | | | | 41,800 | |
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Total Assets | | $ | 87,532 | | | $ | 117,822 | |
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Liabilities | | | | | | | | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | $ | 62,900 | | | $ | 48,067 | |
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Total current liabilities | | | 62,900 | | | | 48,067 | |
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Stockholders' Equity | | | | | | | | |
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SHARE CAPITAL | | | | | | | | |
Authorized: | | | | | | | | |
600,000,000 (January 31, 2009 – 600,000,000) common | | | | | | | | |
shares with a par value of $0.001 per share | | | | | | | | |
100,000,000 preferred shares with a par value of $0.001 | | | | | | | | |
per share | | | | | | | | |
Issued: | | | | | | | | |
21,292,878 (January 31, 2009 – 21,292,878) common | | | | | | | | |
issued and outstanding at July 31, 2009 | | | 21,293 | | | | 21,293 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 3,967,571 | | | | 3,967,571 | |
DEFICIT ACCUMULATED DURING THE EXPLORATION STAGE | | | (3,964,232 | ) | | | (3,919,109 | ) |
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Total stockholders' equity | | | 24,632 | | | | 69,755 | |
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | | $ | 87,532 | | | $ | 117,822 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements | |
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American Goldfields Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(An Exploration Stage Company) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Statements of Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Inception | |
| | | | | | | | December 21, | |
| | For the Three-Months Ended July 31, | | | For the Six-Months Ended July 31, | | | 2001 to | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | July 31,2009 | |
Expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mineral claim payments and | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
exploration expenditures | | $ | 22,125 | | | $ | 63,948 | | | $ | 32,653 | | | $ | 140,934 | | | $ | 2,800,525 | |
Office, rent and sundry | | | - | | | | 11,873 | | | | 2,106 | | | | 21,560 | | | | 557,535 | |
Professional fees | | | 7,205 | | | | 7,633 | | | | 9,503 | | | | 7,633 | | | | 211,091 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | - | | | | 50 | | | | - | | | | 50 | | | | 6,340 | |
Amortization | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 18,000 | |
Directors’ fees | | | - | | | | 2,952 | | | | 894 | | | | 5,891 | | | | 35,154 | |
Interest expense | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,070 | |
Consulting fees | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 583,027 | |
Total expenses | | | (29,330 | ) | | | (89,456 | ) | | | (45,156 | ) | | | (178,068 | ) | | | (4,212,742 | ) |
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Gain on disposal of mineral properties | | | - | | | | 236,745 | | | | - | | | | 236,745 | | | | 236,745 | |
Interest income | | | - | | | | 156 | | | | 33 | | | | - | | | | 11,765 | |
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Net loss for the period | | $ | (29,330 | ) | | $ | 150,445 | | | $ | (45,123 | ) | | $ | 60,833 | | | $ | (3,964,232 | ) |
Basic and diluted loss per share | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
of common stock | | $ | (0.00 | ) | | $ | 0.01 | | | $ | (0.00 | ) | | $ | (0.00 | ) | | | | |
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Weighted average shares outstanding | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
– basic and diluted | | | 21,292,878 | | | | 21,292,878 | | | | 21,292,878 | | | | 21,246,518 | | | | | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements | |
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American Goldfields Inc. | | | | | | | | | |
(An Exploration Stage Company) | | | | | | | | | |
Statements of Cash Flows | | | | | | | | | |
(Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Inception | |
| | For the Six Months Ended July 31, | | | December 21, 2001 to | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | July 31, 2009 | |
Cash provided by (used in): | | | | | | | | | |
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Cash flows used in operating activities | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss for the period | | $ | (45,123 | ) | | $ | 60,833 | | | $ | (3,964,232 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash flows used in operating activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Stock-based compensation | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,729,000 | |
Amortization | | | - | | | | - | | | | 18,000 | |
Changes in assets and liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 894 | | | | 20,447 | | | | - | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | | 14,833 | | | | (214,580 | ) | | | 67,443 | |
Net cash used in operating activities | | | (29,396 | ) | | | (133,300 | ) | | | (2,149,789 | ) |
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Cash flows from (used in)financing activities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from loan | | | - | | | | - | | | | 60,000 | |
Repayment of loan principal | | | - | | | | - | | | | (60,000 | ) |
Cancellation of common stock | | | - | | | | - | | | | (60,000 | ) |
Proceeds from the issue of common stock | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,304,571 | |
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options | | | - | | | | - | | | | 774,000 | |
Proceeds from the exercise of warrants | | | - | | | | 218,750 | | | | 218,750 | |
Net cash from financing activities | | | - | | | | 218,750 | | | | 2,237,321 | |
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Cash flows used in investing activities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Reclamation deposit | | | - | | | | 13,168 | | | | (41,800 | ) |
| | | - | | | | 13,168 | | | | (41,800 | ) |
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Increase (decrease) in cash | | | (29,396 | ) | | | 98,618 | | | | 45,732 | |
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Cash, beginning of period | | | 75,128 | | | | 29,771 | | | | - | |
Cash, end of period | | $ | 45,732 | | | $ | 128,389 | | | $ | 45,732 | |
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SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Settlement of accounts payable by contribution | | | | | | | | | | | | |
from a shareholder | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 4,543 | |
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Web-site development costs related to non – | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Employee stock-based compensation | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 18,000 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements | |
American Goldfields Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
July 31, 2009 and 2008
1. Basis of Presentation and Going Concern Considerations
The unaudited financial information furnished herein reflects all adjustments, which in the opinion of management are necessary to fairly state the financial position of American Goldfields Inc. (the “Company”) and the results of its operations for the periods presented. This report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Company’s financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2009. The Company assumes that the users of the interim financial information herein have read or have access to the audited financial statements for the preceding fiscal year and that the adequacy of additional disclosure needed for a fair presentation may be determined in that context. Accordingly, footnote disclosure, which would substantially duplicate the disclosure contained in the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2009 has been omitted. The results of operations for the three and six-month periods ended July 31, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year ending January 31, 2010.
Organization
The Company was incorporated in the State of Nevada, U.S.A., on December 21, 2001. On February 24, 2004, the Company and a majority of the Company’s stockholders authorized the changing of the Company’s name to American Goldfields Inc. The name change became effective March 31, 2004.
Exploration Stage Activities
The Company has been in the exploration stage since its formation and has not yet realized any revenues from its planned operations. It is primarily engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mining properties. Upon location of a commercial minable reserve, the Company expects to actively prepare the site for its extraction and enter a development stage.
Going Concern
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern.
As shown in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the Company has incurred a net loss of $3,964,232 for the period from December 21, 2001 (inception) to July 31, 2009, and has no sales. The future of the Company is dependent upon its ability to obtain financing and upon future profitable operations from the development of its mineral properties. Management is seeking additional capital through an equity financing. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts of and classification of liabilities that might be necessary in the event the Company cannot continue in existence.
2. Stock Options
Effective February 1, 2006, the Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 123(R) “Share Based Payment” (SFAS No. 123(R)). SFAS No. 123(R) requires employee equity awards to be accounted for under the fair value method. Accordingly, share-based compensation is measured at grant date based on the fair value of the award. No stock options were granted to employees during the three or six-month periods ended July 31, 2009 or 2008. Therefore no compensation expense is required to be recognized under provisions of SFAS No. 123(R).
Prior to February 1, 2006, the Company accounted for awards granted to employees under its equity incentive plans using the intrinsic value method prescribed by Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” (APB 25), and related interpretations, and provided the required pro forma disclosures prescribed by SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (SFAS No. 123), as amended. No stock options were granted to employees during the year ended January 31, 2006 and accordingly, no compensation expense was recognized under APB No. 25 and no compensation expense was required to be recognized under provisions of SFAS No. 123(R) with respect to employees.
Under the modified prospective method of adoption for SFAS No. 123(R), the compensation cost recognized by the Company beginning on February 1, 2006 includes (a) compensation cost for all equity incentive awards granted prior to, but not yet vested as of February 1, 2006, based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS No. 123, and (b) compensation cost for all equity incentive awards granted subsequent to February 1, 2006, based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 123(R). The Company uses the straight-line attribution method to recognize share-based compensation costs over the service period of the award. Upon exercise, cancellation, forfeiture, or expiration of stock options, or upon vesting or forfeiture of restricted stock units, deferred tax assets for options and restricted stock units with multiple vesting dates are eliminated for each vesting period on a first-in, first-out basis as if each vesting period was a separate award. To calculate the excess tax benefits available for use in offsetting future tax shortfalls as of the date of implementation, the Company followed the alternative transition method discussed in FASB Staff Position No. 123(R)-3.
American Goldfields Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
July 31, 2009 and 2008
2. Stock Options - continued
Activity under the 2004 Plan is summarized as follows:
| | | | | Weighted | |
| | | | | Average | |
| | Options | | | Exercise | |
| | Outstanding | | | Price | |
Balance, January 31, 2009 | | | 850,000 | | | $ | 1.09 | |
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Options granted | | | - | | | | - | |
Options exercised | | | - | | | | - | |
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Balance, July 31, 2009 | | | 850,000 | | | $ | 1.09 | |
The following table summarizes information concerning outstanding and exercisable common stock options under the 2004 Plan at July 31, 2009:
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| | Average | | Remaining | | Weighted | | Number of | | Weighted |
Range of | | Number of | | Contractual | | Average | | Options | | Average |
Exercise | | Options | | Life | | Exercise | | Currently | | Exercise |
Prices | | Outstanding | | in Years) | | Price | | Exercisable | | Price |
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$0.06 | | 50,000 | | 4.67 | | $ 0.06 | | 50,000 | | $ 0.06 |
$1.00 | | 200,000 | | 6.92 | | $ 1.00 | | 200,000 | | $ 1.00 |
$1.20 | | 600,000 | | 6.25 | | $ 1.20 | | 600,000 | | $ 1.20 |
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| | 850,000 | | 6.31 | | $ 1.09 | | 850,000 | | $ 1.09 |
The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options outstanding, as well as those exercisable, at July 31, 2009 is $Nil. All stock options currently outstanding are exercisable so there is no unrecognized compensation expense at July 31, 2009. No stock options were exercised during the three or six-months ended July 31, 2009.
American Goldfields Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
July 31, 2009 and 2008
3. Warrants
| | Warrants Outstanding | |
Balance, January 31, 2009 | | | 1,523,300 | |
Warrants granted | | | - | |
Warrants exercised | | | - | |
Balance, July 31, 2009 | | | 1,523,300 | |
The following table lists the common share warrants outstanding at July 31, 2009. Each warrant is exchangeable for one common share.
Quantity | Exercise Price | Exercise Period |
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403,600 | $ 1.50 | November 4, 2005 to November 4, 2010 |
403,600 | $ 2.00 | May 4, 2006 to May 4, 2011 |
403,600 | $ 2.50 | November 4, 2006 to November 4, 2011 |
312,500 | $ 0.74 | February 6, 2008 to February 6, 2013 |
1,523,300 | | |
4. Related Party Transactions
On May 26, 2004, Mr. Richard Kern joined the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Kern is also the President of MinQuest Inc. (“MinQuest”). All of the Company’s mineral properties have been optioned from MinQuest. The Cortez Property Option Agreement requires the Company to use MinQuest as the primary contractor for exploration activity undertaken on the property. All exploration work undertaken on any of the Company’s properties will be at the direction and discretion of the Company. As a result of the extension granted to the Company by MinQuest on April 21, 2009 the Company did not make any property option payments during the six-months ended July 31, 2009. For the six months ended July 31, 2008, the Company made total property option payments of $65,000 to MinQuest related to the property option payments for the Cortez ($50,000) and the Gilman ($15,000) properties. Included in the net loss for six-months ended July 31, 2009 is an amount of $4,800 (July 31, 2008 - $2,400) with respect to fees paid to Mr. Kern for geological services rendered to the Company.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operations.
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements of American Goldfields Inc. (the “Company”), which are included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q. Certain statements contained in this report, including statements regarding the anticipated development and expansion of the Company's business, the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company, its directors or its officers, primarily with respect to the future operating performance of the Company, and other statements contained herein regarding matters that are not historical facts, are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act (the "Reform Act"). Future filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, future press releases and future oral or written statements made by or with the approval of the Company, which are not statements of historical fact, may contain forward-looking statements, as defined under the Reform Act. Because such statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. For a more detailed listing of some of the risks and uncertainties facing the Company, please see the January 31, 2009 Form 10-K filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they are made.
Plan of Operation
The Company was incorporated in the State of Nevada, U.S.A., on December 21, 2001. The Company has been in the exploration stage since its formation and has not yet realized any revenues from operations. It is primarily engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mining properties. Upon location of a commercially minable reserve, the Company expects to actively prepare the site for extraction and enter a development stage.
Mr. Richard Kern is the President of MinQuest Inc. and he became a member of the Board of Directors of the Company on May 26, 2004. In addition, on September 12, 2008 he was also appointed as the Company’s President, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary, and Treasurer. All of the Company’s current mineral properties have been optioned from MinQuest. Also, MinQuest has been engaged by the Company as its principal exploration contractor for all exploration performed on the Company’s current properties. As a result, a significant portion of the Company’s expenses have been the result of activities performed directly by Mr. Kern or by subcontractors managed by Mr. Kern or MinQuest. As a result of the extension granted to the Company by MinQuest on April 21, 2009 the Company did not make any property option payments during the six-months ended July 31, 2009. The Company made total property payments of $65,000 to MinQuest related to property option payments for the Cortez and Gilman Properties for the six-months ended July 31, 2008. During the six-months ended July 31, 2009 the Company made a total of $4,800 (July 31, 2008 - $2,400) in payments to Mr. Kern related to geological services provided to the Company.
On April 21, 2009 MinQuest granted the Company a one year extension on all of its property option payments and annual property exploration expenditure commitments. As a result of the extension and due to limited resources available to the Company at the current time, the Company does not have any immediate plans to undertake any exploration programs on any of its properties. However, the Company is seeking new financing and if sufficient financing can be obtained, the Company will work with MinQuest to prepare budgets for its respective properties.
Results of Operations
We did not earn any revenues during the three or six-months ended July 31, 2009 or 2008. We do not anticipate earning revenues until such time as we have 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 on our properties, or if such resources are discovered, that we will enter into commercial production of our mineral properties.
During the six months ended July 31, 2009, we had a net loss of $45,123 compared to a net income of $60,833 for the comparative period in 2008. We had a net income for the six-months ended July 31, 2008 due to the receipt of $250,000 received from the assignment of the Imperial Property to Patriot Gold Corp. The payment of $250,000 was recorded as a refund of the reclamation deposit on the Imperial Property of $13,255 and a gain on disposal of mineral properties of $236,745. Excluding the effect of the receipt of the funds from the assignment of the Imperial Property, total expenses were $45,156 for the six-months ended July 31, 2009 compared to $176,068 for 2008. Expenses decreased in 2009 largely due to lower mineral claim payments and exploration expenditures, and office costs. In 2009 mineral claim payments and exploration expenditures were $32,653 compared to $140,934 for the six-months ended July 31, 2008. A significant reason for the decrease was due to the extension granted to the Company by MinQuest on April 21, 2009 that resulted in the Company not making any property option payments during the six-months ended July 31, 2009. In the first six-months of 2008 the Company’s most significant mineral claim payments and exploration expenditures related to the final costs of the drilling program and assay and lab analysis costs for the Hercules Property as well as a total of $65,000 in property option payments made for the Cortez and Gilman Properties. The Company did not undertake any significant exploration activities during the first six months of 2009. Office, rent and sundry costs have decreased to $2,106 in 2009 compared to $21,560 in 2008. The decrease was a result of the Company cutting its office expenses as well as receiving a credit from one of its vendors during the six-months ended July 31, 2009. Directors’ fees have decreased as a result of the Directors agreeing to suspend their fees.
During the three months ended July 31, 2009, we had a net loss of $29,330 compared to a net income of $150,445 for the comparative period in 2008. We had a net income in the three-months ended July 31, 2008 due to the receipt of $250,000 received from the assignment of the Imperial Property to Patriot Gold Corp. The payment of $250,000 was recorded as a refund of the reclamation deposit on the Imperial Property of $13,255 and a gain on disposal of mineral properties of $236,745. Excluding the effect of the receipt of the funds from the assignment of the Imperial Property in 2008, expenses for the three months ended July 31 decreased to $29,330 for 2009 compared to $86,456 for the corresponding period in 2008. Mineral claim payments and exploration expenditures were $22,125 for the three-months ended July 31, 2009 compared to $63,948 for the same period in 2008. The Company did not undertake any significant exploration during the second quarter of 2009 while in 2008 mineral claim payments and exploration expenditures related to the final costs of the drilling program and assay and lab analysis costs for the Hercules Property. Office and sundry costs have decreased to $nil in 2009 compared to $11,873 in 2008. The decrease was a result of the Company cutting its office expenses as well as receiving a credit from one of its vendors during the three-months ended July 31, 2009. Directors’ fees have decreased as a result of the Directors agreeing to suspend their fees.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We had cash of $45,732 as of July 31, 2009. We anticipate that we will incur the following through to the end of July 2009:
· | $110,000 in connection with mineral claim payments and $1,061,000 in exploration expenditures of the Company’s properties; |
· | $43,000 for operating expenses, including working capital and general, legal, accounting and administrative expenses associated with reporting requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. |
Net cash used in operating activities during the six-months ended July 31, 2009 was $29,396 compared to $133,300 during the six-months ended July 31, 2008. The decrease in cash used in operating activities was largely the result of net income generated in 2008 due to the receipt of $250,000 received from the assignment of the Imperial Property to Patriot Gold Corp. The receipt of the $250,000 resulted in a net income of $60,833 in 2008 compared to a net loss of $45,123 in 2009. Partially offsetting the effect of the receipt of the $250,000 in 2008 was the paying down of accounts payable that resulted in a cash outflow of $214,580 in 2008 while for the same period in 2009 there was an inflow from an increase in accounts payable of $14,833.
There was no cash flows from either investing or financing in 2009 while in 2008 cash from financing was $218,750 received from the exercise of warrants and cash used in investing related to the net refund of reclamation deposits of 13,168.
Going Concern Consideration
As shown in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the Company has incurred a net loss of $3,964,232 for the period from December 21, 2001 (inception) to July 31, 2009, and has no sales. The future of the Company is dependent upon its ability to obtain financing and upon future profitable operations from the development of its mineral properties. Management has plans to seek additional capital through a private placement and public offering of its common stock. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary in the event the Company cannot continue in existence.
There is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Accordingly, our independent auditors included an explanatory paragraph in their report on the January 31, 2009 financial statements regarding concerns about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our financial statements contain additional note disclosures describing the circumstances that lead to this disclosure by our independent auditors.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet debt nor did we have any transactions, arrangements, obligations (including contingent obligations) or other relationships with any unconsolidated entities or other persons that may have a material current or future effect on financial conditions, changes in financial conditions, result of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, capital resources, or significant components of revenue or expenses.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Smaller reporting companies are not required to provide the information required by this Item 3.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have reviewed the effectiveness of our "disclosure controls and procedures" (as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this report and have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that material information relating to the Company is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported in a timely manner. There were no significant changes in our internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the last day they were evaluated by our principal executive officer and principal financial officer.
Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting during the last quarterly period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
There are no pending legal proceedings to which the Company is a party or in which any director, officer or affiliate of the Company is a party or has a material interest adverse to the Company. The Company’s property is not the subject of any pending legal proceedings.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Smaller reporting companies are not required to provide the information required by this Item 1A.
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.
There was no matter submitted to a vote of security holders during the fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2009.
Item 5. Other information.
The disclosure provided pursuant to Part II Item 2 above is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 6. Exhibits.
Exhibit No. | Description | Where Found |
31.1 | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d14(a) Certifications | Attached Hereto |
32.1 | Section 1350 Certifications | Attached Hereto |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: September 8, 2009 AMERICAN GOLDFIELDS INC. By: /s/ Richard Kern Richard Kern President, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary and Treasurer (Principal Executive, Financial, and Accounting Officer) |