UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
S QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended February 28, 2009
£ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _____ to _____
Commission File Number: 000-50907
DOUGLAS LAKE MINERALS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada | | 98-0430222 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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Suite 400, 1445 West Georgia Street Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | | V6G 2T3
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(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
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(604) 669-0323 | | |
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code) | | |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 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. Yes S No £
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes £ No S
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date.66,646,282 shares of common stock as of April 17, 2009.
DOUGLAS LAKE MINERALS INC.
Quarterly Report On Form 10-Q
For The Quarterly Period Ended
February 28, 2009
INDEX
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION | 3 |
| Item 1. | Financial Statements | 3 |
| Item 2. | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 21 |
| Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 35 |
| Item 4. | Controls and Procedures | 35 |
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION | 35 |
| Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | 35 |
| Item 1A. | Risk Factors | 35 |
| Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 35 |
| Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 36 |
| Item 4. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders | 36 |
| Item 5. | Other Information | 36 |
| Item 6. | Exhibits | 36 |
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this quarterly report include, among others, statements regarding our capital needs, business plans and expectations. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties regarding the market price of copper, availability of funds, government regulations, permitting, common share prices, operating costs, capital costs, outcomes of ore reserve development, recoveries and other factors. Forward-looking statements are made, without limitation, in relation to operating plans, property exploration and development, availability of funds, environmental reclamation, operating costs and permit acquisition. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may", "will", "should", "expect" , "plan", "intend", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "predict", "potential" or "continue", the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology. Actual events or results may differ materially. In evaluating these statements, you should consider various factors, including the risks outlined in our annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended May 31, 2008, this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, and, from time to time, in other reports that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). These factors may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement. Given these uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
The following unaudited interim financial statements of Douglas Lake Minerals Inc.(sometimes referred to as "we", "us" or "our Company") are included in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q:
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Consolidated Balance Sheets | 4 |
Consolidated Statements of Operations | 5 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | 6 |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | 7 |
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Douglas Lake Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Expressed in U.S. dollars)
| February 28, 2009 $ | | May 31, 2008 $
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| (unaudited) | | |
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ASSETS | | | |
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Current Assets | | | |
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Cash | 193,254 | | 53,610 |
Prepaid expenses (Note 3) | 99,171 | | 163,292 |
| Total Current Assets | 292,425 | | 216,902 |
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Property and Equipment (Note 4) | 64,488 | | 1,165 |
| Total Assets | 356,913 | | 218,067 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | | | |
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Current Liabilities | | | |
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Accounts payable | 379,009 | | 369,081 |
Accrued liabilities (Note 7) | 357,008 | | 535,781 |
Loan payable (Note 8) | - | | 20,000 |
Due to related parties (Note 5) | 555,001 | | 551,858 |
| Total Liabilities | 1,291,018 | | 1,476,720 |
| Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 1, 6 and 12) | | | |
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Stockholders' Deficit | | | |
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Common Stock Authorized: 500,000,000 shares, $0.001 par value Issued and outstanding: 65,245,878 shares (May 31, 2008 - 41,385,865 shares) | 65,246 | | 41,386 |
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Additional Paid-in Capital | 24,056,563 | | 19,380,195 |
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Common Stock Subscribed (Notes 6 and 12(a)) | 2,253,000 | | 2,498,000 |
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Donated Capital | 109,000 | | 109,000 |
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Deficit Accumulated During the Exploration Stage | (27,417,914) | | (23,287,234) |
| Total Stockholders' Deficit | (934,105) | | (1,258,653) |
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit | 356,913 | | 218,067 |
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(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements)
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Douglas Lake Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Expressed in U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)
| Accumulated from January 5, 2004 (Date of Inception) to | For the Three Month Period Ended | For the Three Month Period Ended | For the Nine Month Period Ended | For the Nine Month Period Ended |
| February 28, | February 28, | February 29, | February 28, | February 29, |
| 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 |
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
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Revenue | - | - | - | - | - |
| Expenses | | | | | |
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General and administrative | 8,174,461 | 380,231 | 101,297 | 2,586,538 | 529,005 |
Impairment of mineral property costs | 17,499,571 | - | - | - | - |
Mineral property costs | 1,780,732 | 106,823 | 34,450 | 1,510,437 | 42,403 |
Rent | 62,096 | 24,328 | 2,847 | 33,705 | 7,881 |
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Total Expenses | 27,516,860 | 511,382 | 138,594 | 4,130,680 | 579,289 |
| Loss Before Other Expense | (27,516,860) | (511,382) | (138,594) | (4,130,680) | (579,289) |
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Other Income (Expense) | | | | | |
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Mineral property option payments | 156,017 | - | - | - | 156,017 |
Loss on sale of investment securities | (57,071) | - | - | - | - |
| Net Loss for the Period | (27,417,914) | (511,382) | (138,594) | (4,130,680) | (423,272) |
| Other Comprehensive Loss | | | | | |
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Unrealized loss on investment securities | - | - | 1,840 | - | (13,177) |
| Comprehensive Loss | (27,417,914) | (511,382) | (136,754) | (4,130,680) | (436,449) |
| Net Loss Per Share - Basic and Diluted | | (0.01) | - | (0.08) | (0.01) |
| Weighted Average Shares Outstanding | | 63,873,000 | 41,856,000 | 54,958,000 | 38,957,000 |
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(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements)
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Douglas Lake Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Expressed in U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)
| | For the Nine Month Period Ended February 28, 2009 $ | | For the Nine Month Period Ended February 29, 2008 $ |
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Operating Activities | | | | |
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Net loss for the period | | (4,130,680) | | (423,272) |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | | | | |
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Mineral property option payments | | - | | (156,017) |
Stock-based compensation | | 1,196,228 | | - |
Depreciation | | 9,977 | | 259 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | |
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Prepaid deposits | | 64,121 | | (4,454) |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | (168,845) | | 190,513 |
Due to related parties | | 3,143 | | 225,893 |
| Net Cash Used in Operating Activities | | (3,026,056) | | (167,078) |
| Investing Activities | | | | |
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Proceeds from mineral property options | | - | | 82,047 |
Purchase of property and equipment | | (73,300) | | (1,553) |
| Net Cash Provided By (Used in) Investing Activities | | (73,300) | | 80,494 |
| Financing Activities | | | | |
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Repayment of loan payable | | (20,000) | | - |
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | | 3,293,500 | | 90,000 |
Share issuance costs | | (34,500) | | (5,000) |
| Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities | | 3,239,000 | | 85,000 |
| (Decrease) Increase in Cash | | 139,644 | | (1,584) |
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Cash - Beginning of Period | | 53,610 | | 4,509 |
| Cash - End of Period | | 193,254 | | 2,925 |
| Supplemental Disclosures | | | | |
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Interest paid | | - | | - |
Income taxes paid | | - | | - |
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(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements)
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Douglas Lake Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Expressed in U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)
1. Nature of Operations and Continuance of Business
The Company was incorporated in the State of Nevada on January 5, 2004. The Company is an Exploration Stage Company, as defined by Statement of Financial Accounting Standard ("SFAS") No.7"Accounting and Reporting for Development Stage Companies". The Company's principal business is the acquisition and exploration of mineral resources located in Tanzania, Africa. The Company has not presently determined whether its properties contain mineral reserves that are economically recoverable. To date, the Company has not incurred any asset retirement obligations.
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which implies the Company will continue to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has never generated revenues since inception and has never paid any dividends and is unlikely to pay dividends or generate earnings in the immediate or foreseeable future. The continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon the continued financial support from its shareholders, the ability of the Company to obtain necessary equity financing to continue operations and to determine the existence, discovery and successful exploitation of economically recoverable reserves in its resource properties, confirmation of the Company's interests in the underlying properties, and the attainment of profitable operations. As at February 28, 2009, the Company has a working capital deficit of $998,593 and has accumulated losses of $27,417,914 since inception. These fact ors raise substantial doubt regarding the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
The Company's plans for the next twelve months are to focus on the exploration of its mineral properties in Tanzania and estimates that cash requirements of approximately $2,600,000 will be required for exploration and administration costs and to fund working capital. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to raise sufficient funds to pay the expected expenses for the next twelve months.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
a) Basis of Presentation
These consolidated financial statements and related notes are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and are expressed in U.S. dollars. These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Beijing Dao Hu Investment Consulting, Ltd., a Chinese company. The Company's fiscal year-end is May 31.
b) Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
The interim unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and with the instructions for Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") Form 10-QSB. They do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. Therefore, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended May 31, 2008, included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed on September 15, 2008 with the SEC.
The financial statements included herein are unaudited; however, they contain all normal recurring accruals and adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly the Company's financial position at February 28, 2009, and the results of its operations and cash flows for the nine months ended February 28, 2009 and 2008. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for future quarters or the full year.
c) Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses in the reporting period. The Company regularly evaluates estimates and assumptions related to the recoverability and useful life of long-lived assets, stock-based compensation, and deferred income tax asset valuation allowances. The Company bases its estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and various other factors that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the accrual of costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results experienced by the Company may differ materi ally and adversely from the Company's estimates. To the extent there are material differences between the estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected.
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Douglas Lake Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Expressed in U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
d) Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share
The Company computes net income (loss) per share in accordance with SFAS No. 128,"Earnings per Share". SFAS No. 128 requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) on the face of the income statement. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders (numerator) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding (denominator) during the period. Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method and convertible preferred stock using the if-converted method. In computing diluted EPS, the average stock price for the period is used in determining the number of shares assumed to be purchased from the exercise of stock options or warrants. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential shares if their effect is anti dilutive.
e) Comprehensive Loss
SFAS No. 130,"Reporting Comprehensive Income," establishes standards for the reporting and display of comprehensive loss and its components in the consolidated financial statements. As at February 28, 2009 and 2008, the Company had no items that represent a comprehensive loss, and therefore has not included a schedule of comprehensive loss in the consolidated financial statements.
f) Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with maturity of three months or less at the time of issuance to be cash equivalents.
g) Investment Securities
The Company reports investments in debt and marketable equity securities at fair value based on quoted market prices or, if quoted prices are not available, discounted expected cash flows using market rates commensurate with credit quality and maturity of the investment. All investment securities are designated as available for sale with unrealized gains and losses included in stockholders' equity. Unrealized losses that are other than temporary are recognized in earnings. Realized gains and losses are accounted for on the specific identification method.
The Company periodically reviews these investments for other-than-temporary declines in fair value based on the specific identification method and writes down investments to their fair value when an other-than-temporary decline has occurred. When determining whether a decline is other-than-temporary, the Company examines (i) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value of an investment has been lower than its carrying value: (ii) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the investee, including any specific events that may influence the operations of the investee such as changes in technology that may impair the earnings potential of the investee: and (iii) the Company's intent and ability to retain its investment in the investee for a sufficient period of time to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value. The Company generally believes that an other-than-temporary decline has occurred when the fair value of the investment is below the carrying value for one year, absent of evidence to the contrary.
h) Property and Equipment
Property and equipment consists of office equipment and automobiles recorded at cost and amortized on a straight-line basis over a three-year period.
i) Mineral Property Costs
The Company has been in the exploration stage since its inception on January 5, 2004 and has not yet realized any revenues from its planned operations. It is primarily engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mining properties. Mineral property exploration costs are expensed as incurred. Mineral property acquisition costs are initially capitalized when incurred using the guidance in EITF 04-02, "Whether Mineral Rights Are Tangible or Intangible Assets". The Company assesses the carrying costs for impairment under SFAS No. 144,"Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long Lived Assets" at each fiscal quarter end. When it has been determined that a mineral property can be economically developed as a result of establishing proven and probable reserves, the costs then incurred to develop such property, are capitalized. Such costs will be amortized using the units-of-production method over the estimated life of the probable reserve. If mineral properties are subsequently ab andoned or impaired, any capitalized costs will be charged to operations.
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Douglas Lake Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Expressed in U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
j) Long-lived Assets
In accordance with SFAS No. 144,"Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets", the Company tests long-lived assets or asset groups for recoverability when events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. Circumstances which could trigger a review include, but are not limited to: significant decreases in the market price of the asset; significant adverse changes in the business climate or legal factors; accumulation of costs significantly in excess of the amount originally expected for the acquisition or construction of the asset; current period cash flow or operating losses combined with a history of losses or a forecast of continuing losses associated with the use of the asset; and current expectation that the asset will more likely than not be sold or disposed significantly before the end of its estimated useful life. Recoverability is assessed based on the carrying amount of the asset and its fair value which is ge nerally determined based on the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and the eventual disposal of the asset, as well as specific appraisal in certain instances. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount is not recoverable and exceeds fair value.
k) Asset Retirement Obligations
The Company accounts for asset retirement obligations in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 143"Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations". SFAS No. 143 requires the Company to record the fair value of an asset retirement obligation as a liability in the period in which it incurs a legal obligation associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets that result from the acquisition, construction, development and/or normal use of the assets.
l) Financial Instruments
SFAS No. 157 "Fair Value Measurements" requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. SFAS No. 157 establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instrument's categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. SFAS No. 157 prioritizes the inputs into three levels that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1
Level 1 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2
Level 2 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data.
Level 3
Level 3 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
Our financial instruments consist principally of cash, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, amounts due to related parties, and loans payable. Pursuant to SFAS No. 157, the fair value of our cash equivalents is determined based on "Level 1" inputs, which consist of quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. We believe that the recorded values of all of our other financial instruments approximate their current fair values because of their nature and respective maturity dates or durations.
The Company's operations are in Canada, China and Africa, which results in exposure to market risks from changes in foreign currency rates. The financial risk is the risk to the Company's operations that arise from fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and the degree of volatility of these rates. Currently, the Company does not use derivative instruments to reduce its exposure to foreign currency risk.
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Douglas Lake Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Expressed in U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
m) Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method in accordance with SFAS No. 109,"Accounting for Income Taxes". The asset and liability method provides that deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and for operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the currently enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is believed more likely than not to be realized.
n) Foreign Currency Translation
The functional and reporting currency of the Company is the United States dollar. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated to United States dollars in accordance with SFAS No. 52"Foreign Currency Translation" using the exchange rate prevailing at the balance sheet date. Gains and losses arising on translation or settlement of foreign currency denominated transactions or balances are included in the determination of income. The Company has not, to the date of these consolidated financial statements, entered into derivative instruments to offset the impact of foreign currency fluctuations.
Foreign currency transactions are primarily undertaken in Canadian dollars, Chinese Yuan Renminbi, and Tanzanian Schilling. The Company has not, to the date of these financials statements, entered into derivative instruments to offset the impact of foreign currency fluctuations.
o) Stock-based Compensation
The Company records stock-based compensation in accordance with SFAS 123(R),"Share-Based Payments," which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense based on estimated fair values for all share-based awards made to employees and directors, including stock options.
SFAS 123(R) requires companies to estimate the fair value of share-based awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model as its method of determining fair value. This model is affected by the Company's stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of subjective variables. These subjective variables include, but are not limited to the Company's expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, and actual and projected employee stock option exercise behaviours. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as an expense in the statement of operations over the requisite service period.
All transactions in which goods or services are the consideration received for the issuance of equity instruments are accounted for based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instrument issued, whichever is more reliably measurable.
p) Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB Staff Position EITF 03-6-1, "Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities". FSP EITF 03-6-1 addresses whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities prior to vesting, and therefore need to be included in the computation of earnings per share under the two-class method as described in FASB Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, "Earnings per Share." FSP EITF 03-6-1 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008 and earlier adoption is prohibited. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's financial statements.
In May 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS No. 163,"Accounting for Financial Guarantee Insurance Contracts - An interpretation of FASB Statement No. 60". SFAS 163 requires that an insurance enterprise recognize a claim liability prior to an event of default when there is evidence that credit deterioration has occurred in an insured financial obligation. It also clarifies how Statement 60 applies to financial guarantee insurance contracts, including the recognition and measurement to be used to account for premium revenue and claim liabilities, and requires expanded disclosures about financial guarantee insurance contracts. It is effective for consolidated financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, except for some disclosures about the insurance enterprise's risk-management activities. SFAS 163 requires that disclosures about the risk-management activities of the insurance enterprise be effective for the first per iod beginning after issuance. Except for those disclosures, earlier application is not permitted. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
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Douglas Lake Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Expressed in U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
p) Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements (continued)
In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, "The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles". SFAS 162 identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles to be used in the preparation of consolidated financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. It is effective 60 days following the SEC's approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411,"The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles". The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - an amendment to FASB Statement No. 133". SFAS No. 161 is intended to improve financial standards for derivative instruments and hedging activities by requiring enhanced disclosures to enable investors to better understand their effects on an entity's financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. Entities are required to provide enhanced disclosures about: (a) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments; (b) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under Statement 133 and its related interpretations; and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity's financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. It is effective for consolidated financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, with early adoption encouraged. The adoption of this statement is not exp ected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141R, "Business Combinations". This statement replaces SFAS 141 and defines the acquirer in a business combination as the entity that obtains control of one or more businesses in a business combination and establishes the acquisition date as the date that the acquirer achieves control. SFAS 141R requires an acquirer to recognize the assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at the acquisition date, measured at their fair values as of that date. SFAS 141R also requires the acquirer to recognize contingent consideration at the acquisition date, measured at its fair value at that date. This statement is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008, and earlier adoption is prohibited. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, "Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements Liabilities -an Amendment of ARB No. 51". This statement amends ARB 51 to establish accounting and reporting standards for the Noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. This statement is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008, and earlier adoption is prohibited. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's future consolidated financial statements.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159,"The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities - Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115". This statement permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. Most of the provisions of SFAS No. 159 apply only to entities that elect the fair value option. However, the amendment to SFAS No. 115 "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities" applies to all entities with available-for-sale and trading securities. SFAS No. 159 is effective as of the beginning of an entity's first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of a fiscal year that begins on or before November 15, 2007, provided the entity also elects to apply the provision of SFAS No. 157,"Fair Value Measurements". The adoption of this statement did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements". The objective of SFAS No. 157 is to increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and to expand disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements and does not require any new fair value measurements. The provisions of SFAS No. 157 are effective for fair value measurements made in fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The adoption of this statement did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
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Douglas Lake Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Expressed in U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
q) Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period's consolidated financial statements to conform to the current period's presentation.
3. Prepaid Expenses
The components of prepaid expenses are as follows:
| February 28, 2009 $ | May 31, 2008 $ |
| | |
General and administrative | 13,305 | - |
Rent | 6,555 | 903 |
Travel and exploration expenses | 65,311 | - |
Mineral property option payments | 10,000 | 20,000 |
Finder's fees | - | 40,000 |
Consulting fees | 4,000 | 102,389 |
| Total prepaid expenses | 99,171 | 163,292 |
|
4. Property and Equipment
| | | | February 28, | May 31, |
| | | | 2009 | 2008 |
| | | Accumulated | Net Book | Net Book |
| | Cost | Amortization | Value | Value |
| | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| | | | | |
Automobiles | | 54,000 | 6,750 | 47,250 | - |
Office equipment | | 22,051 | 4,813 | 17,238 | 1,165 |
| | | 76,051 | 11,563 | 64,488 | 1,165 |
| | | | | | |
5. Related Party Transactions
a) As at February 28, 2009, the Company owed the former President of the Company $47,788 (May 31, 2008 - $47,788) which is non-interest bearing, unsecured and due on demand.
b) During the nine month period ended February 28, 2009, the Company incurred $153,685 (2008 - $103,500) of consulting fees included in general and administrative expenses, and reimbursed $278,515 (2008 - $115,000) of expenses incurred on behalf of the Company, with various directors and officers. As at February 28, 2009, the Company was indebted to the former Chief Financial Officer of the Company for $27,573 (May 31, 2008 - $46,167), the Chief Executive Officer of the Company for $381,140 (May 31, 2008 - $349,657) and two former directors of the Company for $98,500 (May 31, 2008 - $108,246). The amounts due are non-interest bearing, unsecured and due on demand.
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Douglas Lake Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Expressed in U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)
6. Mineral Properties
Tanzania, Africa
a) On August 4, 2005, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the "KBT Agreement") with KBT Discovery Group Tanzania Ltd. ("KBT") to acquire three Prospecting Licenses, which cover an area of approximately 621 square kilometres in Tanzania, for an aggregate purchase price of $75,000 and 2,800,000 restricted shares of common stock. On November 10, 2005, the Company entered into an Amendment Agreement in which the number of shares to be issued was increased to 5,600,000 restricted shares of common stock. On October 16, 2006, the Company entered into an Amendment Agreement in which the aggregate purchase price was increased to $225,000. By the end of the fiscal year ended May 31, 2006, the Company had completed its due diligence and closed the agreement. At the first closing, Prospecting Licence No. 2810/2004, known as "Tabora", was transferred to the Company's name and the Company issued 5,600,000 restricted shares of common stock to KBT (See (d ) below). The Prospecting Licence No. 3117/2005, known as "Morogoro", and Prospecting Licence No. 3118/2005, known as "KM 7", were in the name of Atlas Africa Limited ("Atlas"), a Tanzanian company. KBT had entered into an agreement with Atlas which gave KBT the right to prospect minerals under the Morogoro and KM 7 Prospecting Licenses and an option to enter into a joint venture with Atlas to prospect and mine minerals under the Morogoro and KM 7 Prospecting Licenses. KBT caused Atlas to terminate the joint venture agreements and transferred the Morogoro and KM 7 Prospecting Licenses to the Company's name and the Company paid KBT $75,000. On July 19, 2006, the Company entered into a Letter of Amendment, whereby the Company paid $50,000 directly to Atlas. During the year ended May 31, 2007, the Company paid the $50,000 to Atlas and recognized an impairment loss of $50,000 as there are no proven or probable reserves on any of the Tanzania properties. The prospecting licenses expire three years after their ini tial issuance. The Company can apply to reacquire 50% of the area covered by the original prospecting license. As at February 28, 2009, the Company has applied to reacquire the licenses.
b) On August 4, 2005, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the "HG Agreement") with Hydro-Geos Consulting Group Tanzania Limited ("HG") to acquire Prospecting License No. 2683/2004 known as "Ashanti South East", which covers an area of approximately 210 square kilometres in Tanzania, for an aggregate purchase price of 2,600,000 restricted shares of common stock. On November 10, 2005, the Company entered into an Amendment Agreement in which the number of shares to be issued was increased to 5,200,000 restricted shares of common stock. By the end of the fiscal year ended May 31, 2006, the Company had completed its due diligence and closed the agreement. At closing, Prospecting License Ashanti South East was transferred to the Company's name and the Company issued 5,200,000 restricted shares of common stock to HG (See (d) below). The prospecting licenses expire three years after their initial issuance. The prospecting licenses expire three years after their initial issuance. The Company can apply to reacquire 50% of the area covered by the original prospecting license. As at February 28, 2009, the Company has applied to reacquire the licenses but intends to let the licenses lapse.
c) On August 4, 2005, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the "Megadeposit Agreement") with Megadeposit Explorers Limited ("Megadeposit") to acquire Prospecting Licence Renewal No. 2957/2005 known as "Negero", which covers an area of approximately 207 square kilometres in Tanzania, for an aggregate purchase price of 2,600,000 restricted shares of common stock. On November 10, 2005, the Company entered into an Amendment Agreement in which the number of shares to be issued was increased to 5,200,000 restricted shares of common stock. By the end of the fiscal year ended May 31, 2006, the Company had completed its due diligence and closed the agreement. At closing, Prospecting License Green Hills South East was transferred to the Company's name and the Company issued 5,200,000 restricted shares of common stock to Megadeposit (See (d) below). This Prospecting License expired on December 21, 2006, and Megadeposit will apply for a prospecting licens e ("Reaquired PLs") covering the same area previously covered by Prospecting Licence No. 2957/2005. Pursuant to an agreement to transfer mineral rights dated June 20, 2007 between Megadeposit and Douglas Lake, Megadeposit will transfer the Reacquired PLs to the Company for no consideration. At February 28, 2009, the Reaquired PL's had been applied for and will be transferred to the Company once they are granted. The Company intends to let the licenses lapse. Refer to Note 6(s).
d) On April 26, 2006, the Company issued a total of 16,000,000 restricted shares of common stock at a fair value of $5,620,000 upon completion of due diligence related to the three agreements described in (a), (b), and (c) above.
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Douglas Lake Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Expressed in U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)
6. Mineral Properties (continued)
Tanzania, Africa (continued)
e) On April 27, 2006, the Company entered into a Strategic Alliance Agreement with Canaco Resources Inc. ("Canaco"), a Canadian public company. Under the terms of the agreement, Canaco paid $350,000 (received during fiscal 2007) to the Company, and will provide technical management and fund the initial assessment of each of the prospects in Tanzania, in order to earn up to a 70% undivided interest in the prospects. The $350,000 payment can be allocated at Canaco's discretion to cash payments owing under subsequent option agreements. On November 1, 2007, Canaco allocated $75,000 of the payment as the cash consideration owed under the option agreement described in Note 6(f)(i). In connection with this agreement, the Company is required to issue 200,000 restricted shares of common stock. The Company determined the fair value of the 200,000 shares to be $88,000. The 200,000 shares have not been issued as at February 28, 2009, and $88,000 is included in common stock subscribed.
f) On October 5, 2006 the Company entered into an option agreement with Canaco whereby the Company granted Canaco the right to earn up to a 70% interest in Prospecting License 3117/2005 in Tanzania known as "Morogoro" held by the Company (see Note 6(a)). Under the option agreement Canaco has agreed to:
i) make cash payments to the Company of $250,000, of which $50,000 (received) is payable upon the approval of the Board of Directors of both companies and the TSX Venture Exchange, the stock exchange that Canaco's shares are listed on (such date is referred to as the "Effective Date"). An additional $75,000 (paid) is payable on the first anniversary of the Effective Date (refer to Note 6(e)) and an additional $125,000 is payable on the second anniversary of the Effective Date;
ii) issue up to 800,000 of its common shares to the Company, of which 100,000 shares are issuable on the Effective Date (received), an additional 200,000 shares are issuable on the first anniversary of the Effective Date (received); and an additional 500,000 shares are issuable on the second anniversary of the Effective Date; and
iii) commit to spend up to $2,000,000 in exploration expenses on the subject property prior to the third anniversary of the Effective Date (up to $250,000 in exploration expense prior to the first anniversary of the Effective Date, up to $750,000 in cumulative exploration expense prior to the second anniversary of the Effective Date, and up to $2,000,000 in cumulative exploration expense prior to the third anniversary of the Effective Date).
Canaco has failed to make the required payments and has abandoned their option on this property.
g) On November 17, 2006, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Atlas to acquire Prospecting License No. 3920/2006, which covers an area of approximately 46 square kilometres in Tanzania. The Licenses were transferred to the Company's name on signing the agreement for an aggregate purchase price of $200,000 (paid) and 4,500,000 restricted shares of common stock. The Company determined the fair value of the shares to be $3,172,500. As at May 31, 2007, the Company issued 1,500,000 shares at the fair value of $1,057,500 and at February 28, 2009, the remaining 3,000,000 shares at the fair value of $2,115,000 is included in common stock subscribed. Refer to Note 6(q).
h) On November 17, 2006, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with HG to acquire six Prospecting Licenses, which cover an area of approximately 2,388.79 square kilometres in Tanzania. Prospecting License No.'s 3868/2006, 3671/2005, 3398/2005, 3105/2005, 3211/2005, and 2961/2004 were transferred to the Company's name on signing the agreement for an aggregate purchase price of $600,000 ("Cash Payment") and issuance of 4,000,000 restricted shares of common stock (issued) at a fair value of $2,820,000. The Cash Payment is to be made as follows: $150,000 (paid) on signing of the agreement and $150,000 payments at the end of each ninety day period thereafter until the consideration is paid in full. As at February 28, 2009, $250,000 is included in accrued liabilities. The Company intends to let Prospecting License No.'s 3398/2005, 3105/2005, 3211/2005, and 2961/2004 lapse.
i) On November 19, 2006, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Megadeposit to acquire five Prospecting Licenses, which cover an area of approximately 1,401 square kilometres in Tanzania. Prospecting License Renewal No.'s 3436/2005 and 2874/2004, and Prospecting License No.'s 3107/2005, 3916/2006, and 2956/2004 were transferred to the Company's name on signing the agreement and the Company issued 4,000,000 restricted shares of common stock at a fair value of $2,820,000. The Company intends to let these licenses lapse.
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Douglas Lake Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Expressed in U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)
6. Mineral Properties (continued)
Tanzania, Africa (continued)
j) On November 20, 2006, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Sumayi Investment International Limited ("Sumayi") to acquire 75% ownership of four Gemstone Licenses, which cover an area of approximately 3.88 square kilometres in Tanzania. Gemstone Mining License No.'s 201/2005, 198/2005, 199/2005 and 202/2005 were transferred to the Company's name on signing the agreement for an aggregate purchase price of $100,000 payable one year from signing. During the year ended May 31, 2008, the Company terminated the agreement and returned the Mining Licenses.
k) On November 21, 2006, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Haperk Traders Limited ("Haperk") to acquire Prospecting License Renewal No. 2987/2005 and Prospecting License No. 3267/2005, which cover an area of approximately 658 square kilometres in Tanzania. The Licenses were transferred to the Company's name on signing the agreement for an aggregate purchase price of $62,500 (paid) and issuance of 1,000,000 restricted shares of common stock at a fair value of $735,000. This Prospecting License expired on January 17, 2007, and Haperk will apply for a prospecting license ("Reaquired PLs") covering the same area previously covered by Prospecting Licence No. 2987/2005. Pursuant to an agreement to transfer mineral rights dated June 20, 2007 between Haperk and Douglas Lake, Haperk will transfer the Reacquired PLs to the Company for no consideration. At February 28, 2009, the reaquired PL's had been applied for and will be transferred to the Co mpany once they are granted. The Company intends to let Prospecting License No. 3267/2005 lapse. Refer to Note 6(r).
l) On November 21, 2006, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Sika Holdings Limited ("Sika") to acquire Prospecting License No. 2544/2004 which covers an area of approximately 5 square kilometres in Tanzania. The Licenses were transferred to the Company's name on signing the agreement for an aggregate purchase price of $60,000 (paid) and issuance of 750,000 restricted shares of common stock (issued) at a fair value of $551,250. The Company intends to let the license lapse.
m) On November 21, 2006, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with KBT to acquire two Prospecting Licenses, which cover an area of approximately 1,119 square kilometres in Tanzania. Prospecting License No.'s 3899/2006, and 3900/2006 were transferred to the Company's name on signing the agreement and the Company issued 200,000 restricted shares of common stock at a fair value of $147,000. The Company intends to let these licenses lapse.
n) On November 22, 2006, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Robert Nicolas to acquire Prospecting License No. 3907/2006, which covers an area of approximately 34 square kilometres in Tanzania. The Licenses were transferred to the Company's name on signing the agreement for an aggregate purchase price of $15,000 (paid) and the issuance of 100,000 restricted shares of common stock (issued) at a fair value of $73,000. The Company intends to let the license lapse.
o) On November 22, 2006, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Atupele A. Mwanjala and Naniel Kerrosi to acquire Prospecting License No. 2797/2004 which covers an area of approximately 28.8 square kilometres in Tanzania. The Licenses were transferred to the Company's name on signing the agreement for an aggregate purchase price of $20,000 (paid) and issuance of 100,000 restricted shares of common stock (issued) at a fair value of $73,000. The Company intends to let the license lapse.
p) On November 29, 2006, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Ziko Farms Limited ("Ziko") to acquire four Prospecting Licenses, which cover an area of approximately 284.26 square kilometres in Tanzania. Prospecting License No.'s 2637/2004, 2638/2004, 2639/2004, and 3826/2005 were transferred to the Company's name on signing the agreement for an aggregate purchase price of $90,174 (paid) and 900,000 restricted shares of common stock. The Company determined the fair value of the shares to be $634,500. On June 21, 2007 the Company issued 900,000 shares of common stock pursuant to the asset purchase agreement. The Company intends to let these licenses lapse.
q) On March 2, 2007, the Company entered into an option agreement with Canaco whereby the Company granted Canaco the right to earn up to a 75% interest in Prospecting License 3920/2006 in Tanzania known as "Shinyanga or Magembe" held by the Company (see Note 6(g)). Under the option agreement Canaco has agreed to:
i) make cash payments to the Company of $200,000, of which $100,000 (received) is payable upon the approval of the Board of Directors of both companies and the TSX Venture Exchange,(such date is referred to as the "Effective Date"). An additional $100,000 is payable on the first anniversary of the Effective Date (received);
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Douglas Lake Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Expressed in U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)
6. Mineral Properties (continued)
Tanzania, Africa (continued)
ii) issue up to 750,000 of its common shares to the Company, of which 250,000 shares are issuable on the second anniversary of the Effective Date, an additional 500,000 shares are issuable on the third anniversary of the Effective Date; and
iii) commit to spend up to $2,500,000 in exploration expenses on the subject property prior to the fourth anniversary of the Effective Date ($250,000 in cumulative exploration expense prior to the first anniversary of the Effective Date, up to $500,000 in cumulative exploration expense prior to the second anniversary of the Effective Date, and up to $750,000 in cumulative exploration expense prior to the third anniversary of the Effective Date, and up to $1,000,000 in cumulative exploration expense prior to the fourth anniversary of the Effective Date).
If the Company fails to reacquire the Prospecting Licenses by March 31, 2008 the Company will not receive the additional cash payments. The Company failed to reacquire Prospecting License 2987/2005 (Refer to Note 6(r)). Pursuant to the agreement the $100,000 option payment received was applied to the Magembe property. The Company intends to let these licenses lapse.
r) On June 29, 2007, the Company entered into an option agreement with Canaco whereby the Company granted Canaco the right to earn up to a 70% interest in Prospecting License 2987/2005 in Tanzania known as "Kwadijava" in the process of being acquired by the Company (see Note 6(k)). Under the option agreement Canaco has agreed to:
i) make cash payments to the Company of $250,000, of which $50,000 (less the amount owing by the Company to Canaco in the amount of $17,953) is payable upon the execution of the agreement (received). An additional $75,000 is payable on the first anniversary of the Effective Date (as such term is defined in the agreement, that being the date on which the Company has reacquired the Prospecting License and has obtained all applicable regulatory approvals), and $125,000 is payable on the second anniversary of the Effective Date;
ii) issue up to 800,000 of its common shares to the Company, of which 100,000 shares are issuable on the Effective Date, 200,000 shares are issuable on the first anniversary of the Effective Date, an additional 500,000 shares are issuable on the second anniversary of the Effective Date; and
iii) commit to spend up to $2,000,000 in exploration expenses on the subject property prior to the third anniversary of the Effective Date ($250,000 in cumulative exploration expense prior to the first anniversary of the Effective Date, up to $500,000 in cumulative exploration expense prior to the second anniversary of the Effective Date, up to $1,250,000 in cumulative exploration expense prior to the third anniversary of the Effective Date, and up to 2,000,000 in cumulative exploration expense prior to the third anniversary of the Effective Date).
If the Company fails to reacquire the Prospecting License by March 31, 2008 the Company will be deemed to have waived Canaco's obligation to pay the Company $100,000 pursuant to the option agreement relating to the Magembe property. The Company failed to reacquire Prospecting License 2987/2005. Pursuant to the agreement the option payment received by the Company is applied against the option payment described in Note 6(q).
s) On June 29, 2007, the Company entered into an option agreement with Canaco whereby the Company granted Canaco the right to earn up to a 70% interest in Prospecting License 2957/2005 in Tanzania known as "Negero" in the process of being acquired by the Company (see Note 6(c)). Under the option agreement Canaco has agreed to:
i) make cash payments to the Company of $250,000, of which $50,000 (received) is payable upon the execution of the agreement. An additional $75,000 is payable on the first anniversary of the Effective Date (as such term is defined in the agreement, that being the date on which the Company has reacquired the Prospecting License and has obtained all applicable regulatory approvals), and $125,000 is payable on the second anniversary of the Effective Date;
ii) issue up to 800,000 of its common shares to the Company, of which 100,000 shares are issuable on the Effective Date, 200,000 shares are issuable on the first anniversary of the Effective Date, an additional 500,000 shares are issuable on the second anniversary of the Effective Date; and
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Douglas Lake Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Expressed in U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)
6. Mineral Properties (continued)
Tanzania, Africa (continued)
iii) commit to spend up to $2,000,000 in exploration expenses on the subject property prior to the third anniversary of the Effective Date ($250,000 in cumulative exploration expense prior to the first anniversary of the Effective Date, up to $500,000 in cumulative exploration expense prior to the second anniversary of the Effective Date, up to $1,250,000 in cumulative exploration expense prior to the third anniversary of the Effective Date, and up to 2,000,000 in cumulative exploration expense prior to the third anniversary of the Effective Date).
If the Company fails to reacquire the Prospecting License by March 31, 2008 the Company will be deemed to have waived Canaco's obligation to pay the Company $100,000 pursuant to the option agreement relating to the Magembe property. The Company did not reacquire the license. (See Note 6(c)).
t) On June 27, 2008, the Company entered into a Joint Venture Agreement that grants the Company the right to explore for minerals on properties in Liwale and Nachigwea Districts of Tanzania in consideration for the payment of $1,000,000 (paid) upon signing the agreement and $540,000 over five years beginning July 15, 2008. The $540,000 is payable in stages on a quarterly basis of which $80,000 ($40,000 paid) must be paid in the first year, $90,000 in the second year, $100,000 in the third year, $120,000 in the fourth year, and $150,000 in the fifth year. The holder of the property licenses retains a net smelter royalty return of 3%. During the nine month period ended February 28, 2009, the Company paid $80,000 of finder's fees related to this Agreement.
7. Accrued Liabilities
The components of accrued liabilities are as follows:
| February 28, 2009 $ | May 31,2008 $ |
Mineral property expenditures | 250,000 | 525,000 |
Professional fees | 39,392 | 8,443 |
Consulting | 62,500 | 2,338 |
Travel expenses | 5,116 | - |
| Total accrued liabilities | 357,008 | 535,781 |
|
8. Loan Payable
The balance owing to an unrelated third party is non-interest bearing, unsecured and due on demand. During the nine month period ended February 28, 2009, the amount was repaid.
9. Common Stock
a) On January 21, 2009, the Company increased the authorized share capital from 100,000,000 shares of common stock to 500,000,000 shares of common stock with no change to the par value of $0.001 per share.
b) On August 15, 2008, the Company completed a non-brokered private placement for total proceeds of $1,767,500 comprised of:
i) 6,666,680 shares of common stock at $0.15 per share for proceeds of $1,000,000;
ii) 1,000,000 units at $0.10 per unit for proceeds of $100,000. Each unit consists of one share of common stock and one-half of one warrant. Each full warrant entitles the holder to acquire an additional share of common stock at an exercise price of $0.25 per share for a period of one year from closing;
iii) 2,000,000 units at $0.15 per unit for proceeds of $300,000. Each unit consists of one share of common stock and one-half of one warrant. Each full warrant entitles the holder to acquire an additional share of common stock at an exercise price of $0.30 per share for a period of one year from closing;
iv) 1,462,500 units at $0.20 per unit for proceeds of $292,500. Each unit consists of one share of common stock and one-half of one warrant. Each full warrant entitles the holder to acquire an additional share of common stock at an exercise price of $0.40 per share for a period of one year from closing;
v) 187,500 units at $0.40 per unit for proceeds of $75,000. Each unit consists of one share of common stock and one-half of one warrant. Each full warrant entitles the holder to acquire an additional share of common stock at an exercise price of $0.50 per share for a period of one year from closing;
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Douglas Lake Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Expressed in U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)
9. Common Stock (continued)
The Company paid finder's fees of $22,000 pursuant to this private placement during the year ended May 31, 2008. The Company paid finder's fees of $20,000 pursuant to this private placement during the nine month period ended February 28, 2009.
c) On September 15, 2008, the Company completed a non-brokered private placement pursuant to which the Company issued 866,667 shares of common stock at $0.15 per share for total proceeds of $130,000.
d) On October 3, 2008, the Company completed a non-brokered private placement pursuant to which the Company issued 2,466,666 shares of common stock at $0.15 per share for proceeds of $370,000.
e) On October 15, 2008, the Company completed a non-brokered private placement pursuant to which the Company issued 5,000,000 shares of common stock at $0.20 per share for proceeds of $1,000,000.
f) On October 24, 2008, the Company issued 640,000 shares of common stock upon the cashless exercise of 640,000 stock options.
g) On October 24, 2008, the Company issued 100,000 shares of common stock upon exercise of stock options for proceeds of $30,000.
h) On October 20, and November 10, 2008, the Company completed non-brokered private placements pursuant to which the Company issued 25,000 and 150,000 units, respectively, at $0.40 per unit for proceeds of $70,000. Each unit consists of one share of common stock and one share purchase warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to acquire an additional share of common stock at an exercise price of $0.50 per share for a period of one year from closing. The Company paid finder's fees of $7,000 pursuant to these private placements.
i) On December 15, 2008, the Company issued 70,000 shares of common stock upon exercise of stock options for proceeds of $21,000.
j) On December 17, 2008, the Company issued 750,000 shares of common stock upon the cashless exercise of 750,000 stock options.
k) On January 21, 2009, the Company issued 1,975,000 shares of common stock upon the cashless exercise of 1,975,000 stock options.
l) On December 22, 2008, the Company completed non-brokered private placements pursuant to which the Company issued 500,000 units at $0.30 per unit for proceeds of $150,000. Each unit consists of one share of common stock and one share purchase warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to acquire an additional share of common stock at an exercise price of $0.50 per share for a period of one year from closing. The Company paid finder's fees of $7,500 pursuant to the private placement.
10. Stock Options
The Company adopted a Stock Option Plan dated April 27, 2007, (the "2007 Stock Option Plan"), under which the Company is authorized to grant stock options to acquire up to a total of 10,000,000 shares of common stock. At February 28, 2009, the Company had no shares of common stock available to be issued under the 2007 Stock Option Plan.
The Company adopted an additional Stock Option Plan dated October 20, 2008 (the "2008 Stock Option Plan"), under which the Company is authorized to grant stock options to acquire up to a total of 10,000,000 shares of common stock. At February 28, 2009, the Company had 8,300,000 shares of common stock available to be issued under the 2008 Stock Option Plan.
During the nine month period ended February 28, 2009, the Company granted stock options to acquire 2,910,000 common shares at a price of $0.30 per share exercisable for 5 years. During the nine month period ended February 28, 2009, the Company recorded stock-based compensation of $1,196,228 as general and administrative expense.
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Douglas Lake Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Expressed in U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)
10. Stock Options
The fair value for stock options granted was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and the weighted average fair value of stock options granted during the nine month period ended February 28, 2009, was $0.41 per share (2007 - $Nil). The weighted average assumptions used are as follows:
| Nine Months Ended |
| February 28, 2009 | February 29, 2008 |
| | |
Expected dividend yield | 0% | - |
Risk-free interest rate | 2.59% | - |
Expected volatility | 167% | - |
Expected option life (in years) | 5.00 | - |
The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the nine month period ended February 28, 2009, was $537,300 (2008 - $Nil).
The following table summarizes the continuity of the Company's stock options:
| Number of Options | Weighted Average Exercise Price $ | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years) | Aggregate Intrinsic Value $ |
| | | | |
Outstanding, May 31, 2008 | 3,448,333 | 0.30 | | |
Granted | 2,910,000 | 0.30 | | |
Exercised | (3,535,000) | 0.30 | | |
| Outstanding, February 28, 2009 | 2,823,333 | 0.30 | 4.52 | - |
| Exercisable, February 28, 2009 | 2,823,333 | 0.30 | 4.52 | - |
|
At February 28, 2009, the Company had no unvested stock options and no unrecognized compensation costs.
The stock options outstanding are exercisable for cash at $0.30 per share, or on a cashless exercise basis using a prorated formula whereby the number of shares issuable is equal to (a) the average closing price for the five days prior to exercise date ("ACP") in excess of the $0.30 exercise price, divided by (b) the exercise price multiplied by (c) the number of options exercised. During the nine month period ended February 28, 2009, 3,365,000 cashless stock options were exercised (2008 - Nil).
11. Share Purchase Warrants
The following table summarizes the continuity of the Company's share purchase warrants:
| Number of Warrants | Weighted Average Exercise Price $ |
Balance, May 31, 2008 | - | | - |
Issued | 3,000,000 | | 0.37 |
| Balance, February 28, 2009 | 3,000,000 | | 0.37 |
|
12. Commitments
a) On January 9, 2006, the Company entered into a consulting agreement for a term of three months for consideration of $75,000 cash (paid in fiscal 2006 by a director of the Company) and 150,000 shares of common stock (100,000 shares transferred to the consultant by related parties during fiscal 2006). As at May 31, 2008, 50,000 shares of common stock are owed to the consultant. As at February 28, 2009, the fair value of $50,000 for these shares owed is included in common stock subscribed.
b) On June 18, 2007, the Company entered into an agreement to rent office space for $959 (Cdn$754) per month for a period of twelve months. On January 1, 2009, the Company entered into a new agreement to rent office space for $1,155 (Cdn$1,470) per month for a period of twelve months. The Company can terminate the agreement with sixty days notice.
c) On May 13, 2008, the Company entered into employment agreements with employees who will provide geological services in exchange for $5,000 per month in aggregate for a period of one year commencing June 1, 2008.
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Douglas Lake Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Expressed in U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)
12. Commitments (continued)
d) On May 13, 2008, the Company entered into an employment agreement with an employee who will provide exploration management services in exchange for $5,000 per month for a period of one year commencing June 1, 2008.
e) On May 13, 2008 the Company entered into an employment agreement with an employee who will provide operations management services in exchange for $3,000 per month for a period of one year commencing June 1, 2008.
f) On June 1, 2008, the Company entered into an employment agreement with an employee who will provide operations management services in exchange for $2,500 per month for a period of one year commencing June 1, 2008.
g) In August 2008, the Company entered into two new lease agreements for the provision of office space. One agreement is for a two-year term and the other for a one-year term. Under the lease agreements, the Company is obligated to the following annual payments:
Fiscal Period | Lease 1 | Lease 2 |
| | |
2009 | $6,583 (RMB 45,000) | $3,000 |
2010 | $26,330 (RMB 180,000) | $2,000 |
During the nine month period ended February 28, 2009, the Company incurred rent expense of $13,165 (RMB 105,000) and $7,000 pursuant to the two agreements.
h) On September 24, 2008, the Company agreed to pay the CEO $10,000 per month for three years.
i) On September 25, 2008, the Company entered into an employment agreement with an employee who will provide geological services in exchange for $1,000 per month for a period of eight months commencing October 1, 2008.
13. Subsequent Event
On April 1, 2009, the Company completed non-brokered private placements pursuant to which the Company issued 1,400,404 units at $0.25 per unit for proceeds of $345,101. Each unit consists of one share of common stock and one share purchase warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to acquire an additional share of common stock at an exercise price of $0.40 per share for a period of one year from closing.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion of our financial condition, changes in financial condition and results of operations for the nine months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008 should be read in conjunction with our unaudited interim financial statements and related notes for the nine months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements.
Overview of our Business
We were incorporated on January 5, 2004 under the laws of the State of Nevada. We are an exploration stage company engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties. We currently own or have interests in several mineral claims located in Tanzania, Africa, through prospecting licences issued by the government of Tanzania. However, the property on which we are focusing our efforts at this time is the Mkuvia Alluvial Gold Project, as described below.
None of our mineral claims contain any substantiated mineral deposits or reserves of minerals. Minimal exploration has been carried out on these claims. Accordingly, additional exploration of these mineral claims is required before any determination as to whether any commercially viable mineral deposit may exist on our mineral claims. Our plan of operations is to carry out preliminary exploration work on our mineral claims in order to ascertain whether our mineral claims warrant advanced exploration to determine whether they possess commercially exploitable deposits of minerals. We will not be able to determine whether or not any of our mineral claims contain a commercially exploitable mineral deposit, or reserve, until appropriate exploratory work is done and an economic evaluation based on that work concludes economic viability.
Our Mineral Claims
Mkuvia Alluvial Gold Project
Our primary property of interest is the Mkuvia Alluvial Gold Project. On June 27, 2008 but effective on August 4, 2008 when ratified by our Board of Directors, we entered into a Joint Venture Agreement with Mkuvia Maita ("Mr. Maita"), the registered holder of certain prospecting licenses (the "Prospecting Licenses") over certain areas covering approximately 430 square kilometers located in the Liwale and Nachigwea Districts of Tanzania. Pursuant to this agreement, we have the right to enter, sample, drill and otherwise explore for minerals on the property underlying the Prospecting Licenses as granted by the Government of Tanzania under the Mining Act of 1998 and any other rights covered by the Prospecting Licenses, subject to a perpetual net smelter royalty return of 3% payable to Mr. Maita. In consideration, we are required to pay Mr. Maita US$1,000,000 upon signing of the Agreement and to make further payments of $540,000 over five years, on a quarterly basis beginning as of July 1 5, 2008, in the following amounts per year:
- Year one: $80,000 ($40,000 paid);
- Year two: $90,000;
- Year three: $100,000;
- Year four: $120,000
- Year five: $150,000.
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Other Property Interests
On August 4, 2005, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the "KBT Agreement") with KBT Discovery Group Tanzania Ltd. ("KBT") to acquire three prospecting licenses, which cover an area of approximately 621 square kilometers in Tanzania, for an aggregate purchase price of $75,000 and 2,800,000 restricted shares of common stock. On November 10, 2005, we entered into an amendment agreement to the KBT Agreement pursuant to which the number of shares to be issued was increased to 5,600,000 restricted shares of common stock. On October 16, 2006, we entered into an Amendment Agreement in which the aggregate purchase price was increased to $225,000. By the end of the fiscal year ended May 31, 2006, we had completed due diligence and closed the agreement. At the first closing, Prospecting Licence No. 2810/2004, known as "Tabora", was transferred to us and we issued 5,600,000 restricted shares of common stock to KBT. Prospecting Licence No. 3117/2005, known as "Morogoro", and Prospecting L icence No. 3118/2005, known as "KM 7", were in the name of Atlas Africa Limited ("Atlas"), a Tanzanian company. KBT had entered into an agreement with Atlas which gave KBT the right to prospect minerals under the Morogoro and KM 7 Prospecting Licenses and an option to enter into a joint venture with Atlas to prospect and mine minerals under the Morogoro and KM 7 Prospecting Licenses. KBT caused Atlas to terminate this joint venture agreement and transferred the Morogoro and KM 7 Prospecting Licenses to us and we paid KBT $75,000. On July 19, 2006, we entered into a Letter of Amendment, pursuant to which we agreed to pay $50,000 directly to Atlas. During the year ended May 31, 2007, we paid the $50,000 to Atlas and recognized an impairment loss of $50,000 as there are no proven or probable reserves on any of the Tanzania properties. The prospecting licenses expire three years after the initial issuance. We can apply to reacquire 50% of the area covered by the original prospecting licenses. As at February 28, 2009, the Company has applied to reacquire the licenses.
On August 4, 2005, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the "HG Agreement") with Hydro-Geos Consulting Group Tanzania Limited ("HG") to acquire Prospecting License No. 2683/2004 known as "Ashanti South East", which covers an area of approximately 210 square kilometers in Tanzania, for an aggregate purchase price of 2,600,000 restricted shares of common stock. On November 10, 2005, we entered into an amendment agreement to the HG Agreement pursuant to which the number of shares to be issued was increased to 5,200,000 restricted shares of common stock. By the end of our fiscal year ended May 31, 2007, we had completed our due diligence and closed the agreement. Pursuant to the terms of the HG Agreement, as amended, the Ashanti South East Prospecting License was transferred to us and we issued 5,200,000 restricted shares of common stock to HG. The prospecting licenses expire three years after their initial issuance. We can apply to reacquire 50% of the area covered by the original pro specting license. As at February 28, 2009, the Company has applied to reacquire the licenses but intends to let the licenses lapse.
On August 4, 2005, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the "Megadeposit Agreement") with Megadeposit Explorers Limited ("Megadeposit") to acquire Prospecting Licence Renewal No. 2957/2005 known as "Negero", which covers an area of approximately 207 square kilometers in Tanzania, for an aggregate purchase price of 2,600,000 restricted shares of common stock. On November 10, 2005, we entered into an amendment agreement to the Megadeposit Agreement pursuant to which the number of shares to be issued was increased to 5,200,000 restricted shares of common stock. By the end of our fiscal year ended May 31, 2006, we had completed our due diligence and closed the agreement. Under the Megadeposit Agreement, as amended, Prospecting License Negero was transferred to us and we issued 5,200,000 restricted shares of common stock to Megadeposit. This prospecting license expired on December 21, 2006, and Megadeposit has applied to reacquire the prospecting license covering the same area previousl y covered by Prospecting License No. 2957/2005. Pursuant to an agreement to transfer mineral rights dated June 20, 2007 between Megadeposit and us, Megadeposit has agreed to transfer the reacquired prospecting license to us for no additional consideration. As at February 28, 2009, the Company has applied to reacquire the licenses but intends to let the licenses lapse.
On April 26, 2006, we issued a total of 16,000,000 restricted shares of common stock at a fair value of $5,620,000 upon completion of due diligence related to the KBT Agreement, HG Agreement and Megadeposit Agreement, each as described above.
On April 27, 2006, we entered into a strategic alliance agreement (the "SA Agreement") with Canaco Resources Inc. ("Canaco"), a Canadian public company. Under the terms of the SA Agreement, Canaco paid $350,000 to us and will provide technical management and fund the initial assessment of each of the prospects in Tanzania, and can earn up to a 70% undivided interest in the prospects. In connection with this agreement, the Company is required to issue 200,000 shares. We have determined the fair market value of these shares to be $88,000. As at February 28, 2009, these shares have not been issued.
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On October 5, 2006, we entered into an option agreement (the "Option Agreement") with Canaco pursuant to which we granted Canaco the right to earn up to a 70% interest in Prospecting License 3117/2005 in Tanzania known as "Morogoro" held by us. Under the Option Agreement Canaco has agreed to:
(a) make cash payments to us of $250,000, of which $50,000 (received) is payable upon the approval of the Option Agreement by the board of directors of both companies and the TSX Venture Exchange (the stock exchange upon which Canaco's shares are listed; and such date being referred to as the "Effective Date"). An additional $75,000 (paid) is payable on the first anniversary of the Effective Date and an additional $125,000 is payable on the second anniversary of the Effective Date;
(b) issue up to 800,000 of its common shares to us, of which 100,000 shares are issuable on the Effective Date (received), an additional 200,000 shares are issuable on the first anniversary of the Effective Date (received); and an additional 500,000 shares are issuable on the second anniversary of the Effective Date; and
(c) spend up to $2,000,000 in exploration expenses on the subject property prior to the third anniversary of the Effective Date in the following manner: up to $250,000 in exploration expense prior to the first anniversary of the Effective Date, up to $750,000 in cumulative exploration expense prior to the second anniversary of the Effective Date and up to $2,000,000 in cumulative exploration expense prior to the third anniversary of the Effective Date.
Canaco has failed to make their required payments and has abandoned their option on this property.
On November 17, 2006, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Atlas to acquire Prospecting License No. 3920/2006, known as "Shinyanga" or "Magembe", which covers an area of approximately 46 square kilometres in Tanzania. The license was transferred to us on signing the agreement for an aggregate purchase price of $200,000 (paid) and 4,500,000 restricted shares of common stock. We determined the fair market value of the 4,500,000 shares to be $3,172,500. As at May 31, 2007, the Company has issued 1,500,000 shares, and as at February 28, 2009, the remaining 3,000,000 shares that are issuable under the agreement had not been issued.
On November 17, 2006, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with HG to acquire six Prospecting Licenses, which cover an area of approximately 2,389 square kilometers in Tanzania. Prospecting License No.'s 3868/2006, 3671/2005, 3398/2005, 3105/2005, 3211/2005 and 2961/2004 were transferred to us on signing the agreement for an aggregate purchase price of $600,000 (the "Cash Payment") and 4,000,000 restricted shares of common stock (issued) at a fair value of $2,820,000. The Cash Payment is to be made as follows: $150,000 (paid) on signing of the agreement and $150,000 in payments at the end of each 90 day period thereafter until the consideration is paid in full. As at February 28, 2009, $250,000 of the amount payable is included in accrued liabilities. The Company intends to let Prospecting License No.'s 3398/2005, 3105/2005, 3211/2005 and 2961/2004 lapse.
On November 19, 2006, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Megadeposit to acquire five Prospecting Licenses, which cover an area of approximately 1,401 square kilometers in Tanzania. Prospecting License Renewal No.'s 3436/2005 and 2874/2004, and Prospecting License No.'s 3107/2005, 3916/2006, and 2956/2004 were transferred to us on signing the agreement for an aggregate purchase price of 4,000,000 restricted shares of common stock at a fair value of $2,820,000, which have been issued. The Company intends to let these licenses lapse.
On November 21, 2006, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Haperk Traders Limited to acquire Prospecting License Renewal No. 2987/2005 and Prospecting License No. 3267/2005, which cover an area of approximately 658 square kilometres in Tanzania. The licenses were transferred to us on signing the agreement for an aggregate purchase price of $62,500 (paid) and 1,000,000 restricted shares of common stock at a fair value of $735,000, which have been issued. These prospecting licenses expired on January 17, 20007, and Haperk has applied to a prospecting license covering the same area. Pursuant to an agreement to transfer mineral rights dated June 20, 2007 between Haperk and us, Haperk has agreed to transfer the reacquired prospect licenses to us for no additional consideration. We intend to let these licenses lapse.
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On November 21, 2006, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Sika Holdings Limited to acquire Prospecting License No. 2544/2004, which covers an area of approximately 5 square kilometers in Tanzania. The license was transferred to us on signing the agreement for an aggregate purchase price of $60,000 (paid) and 750,000 restricted shares of common stock (issued) at a fair value of $551,250. The Company intends to let the license lapse.
On November 21, 2006, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with KBT to acquire two Prospecting Licenses, which cover an area of approximately 1,119 square kilometers in Tanzania. Prospecting License No.'s 3899/2006 and 3900/2006 were transferred to us on signing the agreement for an aggregate purchase price of 200,000 restricted shares of common stock (issued) at a fair value of $147,000. The Company intends to let these licenses lapse.
On November 22, 2006, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Robert Nicolas to acquire Prospecting License No. 3907/2006, which covers an area of approximately 34 square kilometers in Tanzania. The license was transferred to us on signing the agreement for an aggregate purchase price of $15,000 (paid) and 100,000 restricted shares of common stock (issued) at a fair value of $73,000. The Company intends to let the license lapse.
On November 22, 2006, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Atupele A. Mwanjala and Naniel Kerrosi to acquire Prospecting License No. 2797/2004, which covers an area of approximately 28.8 square kilometers in Tanzania. The license was transferred to us on signing the agreement for an aggregate purchase price of $20,000 (paid) and 100,000 restricted shares of common stock (issued) at a fair value of $73,000. The Company intends to let the license lapse.
On November 29, 2006, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Ziko Farms Limited to acquire four Prospecting Licenses, which cover an area of approximately 284.26 square kilometers in Tanzania. Prospecting License No.'s 2637/2004, 2638/2004, 2639/2004 and 3826/2005 were transferred to us on signing the agreement for an aggregate purchase price of $90,174 (paid) and 900,000 restricted shares of common stock, which we issued on June 21, 2007 at a fair value of $634,500. The Company intends to let the license lapse.
On March 2, 2007, we entered into an option agreement with Canaco, whereby we granted Canaco the right to earn up to a 75% interest in Prospecting License 3920/2006 in Tanzania known as "Shinyanga" or "Magembe" held by the Company. Under the option agreement Canaco has agreed to:
(a) make cash payments to us of $200,000, of which $100,000 (received) is payable upon the approval of the board of directors of both companies and the TSX Venture Exchange, the stock exchange that Canaco's shares are listed on (such date is referred to as the "Effective Date"). An additional $100,000 is payable on the first anniversary of the Effective Date (received);
(b) issue up to 750,000 of its common shares to us, of which 250,000 shares are issuable on the second anniversary of the Effective Date, an additional 500,000 shares are issuable on the third anniversary of the Effective Date; and
(c) commit to spend up to $2,500,000 in exploration expenses on the subject property prior to the fourth anniversary of the Effective Date ($250,000 in cumulative exploration expense prior to the first anniversary of the Effective Date, up to $500,000 in cumulative exploration expense prior to the second anniversary of the Effective Date, and up to $750,000 in cumulative exploration expense prior to the third anniversary of the Effective Date, and up to $1,000,000 in cumulative exploration expense prior to the fourth anniversary of the Effective Date).
Pursuant to the option agreement, if we failed to require the Prospecting Licenses by March 31, 2008, we would not receive the additional cash payments. We failed to reacquire the Prospecting License, so pursuant to the agreement, the $100,000 option payment received was applied to the Magembe property. The Company intends to let these licenses lapse.
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On June 29, 2007, we entered into an option agreement with Canaco whereby we granted Canaco the right to earn up to a 70% interest in Prospecting License 2987/2005 in Tanzania known as "Kwadijava" in the process of being acquired by us. Under the option agreement Canaco agreed to:
(a) make cash payments to us of $250,000, of which $50,000 (less the amount owing by us to Canaco in the amount of $17,953) is payable upon the execution of the agreement (received). An additional $75,000 is payable on the first anniversary of the Effective Date (as such term is defined in the agreement, that being the date on which we have reacquired the Prospecting License and have obtained all applicable regulatory approvals), and $125,000 is payable on the second anniversary of the Effective Date;
(b) issue up to 800,000 of its common shares to us, of which 100,000 shares are issuable on the Effective Date, 200,000 shares are issuable on the first anniversary of the Effective Date, an additional 500,000 shares are issuable on the second anniversary of the Effective Date; and
(c) commit to spend up to $2,000,000 in exploration expenses on the subject property prior to the third anniversary of the Effective Date ($250,000 in cumulative exploration expense prior to the first anniversary of the Effective Date, up to $500,000 in cumulative exploration expense prior to the second anniversary of the Effective Date, up to $1,250,000 in cumulative exploration expense prior to the third anniversary of the Effective Date, and up to 2,000,000 in cumulative exploration expense prior to the third anniversary of the Effective Date).
If we fail to reacquire the Prospecting License by March 31, 2008 we will be deemed to have waived Canaco's obligation to pay us $100,000 pursuant to the option agreement relating to the Magembe property that we entered into on March 2, 2007. We failed to reacquire Prospecting License 2987/2005. Pursuant to the agreement the option payment we received was applied against the option payment for the Magembe Property.
On June 29, 2007, we entered into an option agreement with Canaco whereby we granted Canaco the right to earn up to a 70% interest in Prospecting License 2957/2005 in Tanzania known as "Negero" in the process of being acquired by us. Under the option agreement Canaco has agreed to:
(a) make cash payments to us of $250,000, of which $50,000 (received) is payable upon the execution of the agreement. An additional $75,000 is payable on the first anniversary of the Effective Date (as such term is defined in the agreement, that being the date on which we have reacquired the Prospecting License and have obtained all applicable regulatory approvals), and $125,000 is payable on the second anniversary of the Effective Date;
(b) issue up to 800,000 of its common shares to us, of which 100,000 shares are issuable on the Effective Date, 200,000 shares are issuable on the first anniversary of the Effective Date, an additional 500,000 shares are issuable on the second anniversary of the Effective Date; and
(c) commit to spend up to $2,000,000 in exploration expenses on the subject property prior to the third anniversary of the Effective Date ($250,000 in cumulative exploration expense prior to the first anniversary of the Effective Date, up to $500,000 in cumulative exploration expense prior to the second anniversary of the Effective Date, up to $1,250,000 in cumulative exploration expense prior to the third anniversary of the Effective Date, and up to 2,000,000 in cumulative exploration expense prior to the third anniversary of the Effective Date).
If we fail to reacquire the Prospecting License by March 31, 2008 we will be deemed to have waived Canaco's obligation to pay us $100,000 pursuant to the option agreement relating to the Magembe property that we entered into on March 2, 2007. The Company did not reacquire the license.
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Properties Underlying our Mineral Claims
The following map shows the general location of the properties underlying our mineral claims:

Exploration Activities
All of our properties are in the exploration stage. As indicated above, our primary focus at this time is with respect to the Mkuvia Alluvial Gold Project. The Company has performed a test-pitting program and certain sampling work on the Mkuvia Alluvial Gold Project, and has commissioned the preparation of a technical report under Canadian National Instrument 43-101 Standards for Disclosure of Mineral Projects and its Companion Policy ("NI 43-101") respecting this property. To date, the Company's Mkuvia Gold Alluvial Property has not been determined to contain any mineral resources or reserves under NI 43-101, and there is no basis for any economically viable mineral deposit on any of the Company's properties.
Mineral exploration and development involves a high degree of risk and few properties, which are explored, are ultimately developed into producing mines. There is no assurance that our mineral exploration activities will result in any discoveries of commercial bodies of ore. Our long-term profitability is directly related to the cost and success of our exploration programs, which may be affected by a number of factors beyond our control.
We will require additional financing in order to pursue the exploration of our mineral claims to determine whether any mineral deposit exists on our mineral claims. Even if we determine that a mineral deposit exists on any of our mineral claims, an economic evaluation must be completed before the economic viability of commercial exploitation of our mineral claims could be completed. Both advanced exploration and an economic determination will be contingent upon the results of our preliminary exploration programs and our ability to raise additional financing in order to proceed with advanced exploration and an economic evaluation. There is no assurance that we will be able to obtain any additional financing to fund our exploration activities.
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Compliance with Government Regulation
We are subject to local laws and regulation governing the exploration, development, mining, production, importing and exporting of minerals; taxes; labor standards; occupational health; waste disposal; protection of the environment; mine safety; toxic substances; and other matters. We require licenses and permits to conduct exploration and mining operations. Amendments to current laws and regulations governing operations and activities of mining companies or more stringent implementation thereof could have a material adverse impact on our Company. Applicable laws and regulations will require us to make certain capital and operating expenditures to initiate new operations. Under certain circumstances, we may be required to close an operation once it is started until a particular problem is remedied or to undertake other remedial actions. This would have a material adverse effect on our results and financial condition.
The Company's mineral interests in Tanzania are held under prospecting licenses granted pursuant to the Mining Act, 1998 (Tanzania) for an initial period of three years and a prospecting licence reconnaissance issued for initial periods of two years, and are renewable in two successive periods of two years only. We must pay annual rental fees for our prospecting licenses at a rate of $20 per square kilometer. There is also an initial one-time "preparation fee" of $200 per license. Upon renewal, we pay a fee of $200 per license. Renewals of our prospecting licenses can take many months and even years to process by the regulatory authority in Tanzania.
All prospecting licenses in Tanzania require the holder to employ and train local residents, typically amounting to $5,000 per year, and make exploration expenditures, as set out in theMining Act, 1998 (Tanzania). At each renewal, at least 50% of our licensed area must be relinquished. If we wish to keep the relinquished one-half portion, we must file a new application for the relinquished portion.
The geographical area covered by a prospecting license ("PL") may contain one or more previously granted primary mining licenses (a "PML"). A PLM is a mining license granted only to a Tanzanian citizen consisting of an area of approximately 8 hectares. Once a PL is granted, no additional PMLs can be granted within the geographical area covered by the PL. The PL is subject to the rights of previously granted and existing PMLs. The holder of a PL will have to work around the geographical area of the PML unless the PL holder acquires the PML and any rights to the land covered by the PML.
We must hold a mining license to carry on mining activities, which are granted only to the holder of a prospecting license covering a particular area. A mining license is granted for a period of 25 years or the life of the mine. It is renewable for a period not exceeding 15 years. We do not hold any mining licenses, only prospecting licenses. Prospecting and mining license holders must submit regular reports in accordance with mining regulations. Upon commercial production, the government of Tanzania imposes a royalty on the gross value of all production at the rate of 3% of all gold produced. The applicable regulatory body in Tanzania is the Ministry of Energy and Minerals.
In July 1999, environmental management and protection regulations under the Mining Act, 1998 (Tanzania) came into force. An environmental impact statement and an environmental management plan must accompany special mining license, mining license and gemstone mining license applications for mineral rights. In addition to the establishment of environmental regulations, the Tanzanian government has improved management procedures for effective monitoring and enforcement of these regulations by strengthening the institutional capacity, especially in the field offices. The government has provided rules for the creation of reclamation funds to reinstate land to alternative uses after mining and it has developed guidelines for mining in restricted areas, such as forest reserves, national parks, near sources of water and other designated areas. These regulations have not had any material effect on our operations to date.
Competition
We operate in a highly competitive industry, competing with other mining and exploration companies, and institutional and individual investors, which are actively seeking minerals exploration properties throughout the world together with the equipment, labour and materials required to exploit such properties. Many of our competitors have financial resources, staff and facilities substantially greater than ours. The principal area of competition is encountered in the financial ability to cost effectively acquire prime minerals exploration prospects and then exploit such prospects. Competition for the acquisition of minerals exploration properties is intense, with many properties available in a competitive bidding process in which we may lack technological information or expertise available to other bidders. Therefore, we may not be successful in acquiring, exploring and developing profitable properties in the face of this competition. No assurance can be given that a sufficient number o f suitable minerals exploration properties will be available for acquisition, exploration and development.
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Employees
We have no significant employees other than our officers and directors. We plan to retain independent geologists and consultants on a contract basis to conduct the work programs on our mineral properties in order to carry out our plan of operations.
Research and Development Expenditures
We have not incurred any research or development expenditures since our incorporation.
Subsidiaries
We currently have one wholly-owned subsidiary, Beijing Dao Hu Investment Consulting, Ltd., a Chinese company. We use this subsidiary primarily to facilitate and pay the direct costs associated with due diligence being conducted by our current Chinese investors and potential project joint venture partners.
Patents and Trademarks
We do not own, either legally or beneficially, any patent or trademark.
Plan of Operations
Our plan of operations for the next twelve months is to focus on the exploration of our mineral properties in Tanzania, particularly with respect to the Mkuvia Alluvial Gold Project. We anticipate that we will require approximately $2,600,000 for our plan of operations over the next twelve months, as follows:
(a) $1,500,000 for exploration programs;
(b) $1,015,000 for management and consulting expenses; and
(c) $85,000 administration and operating expenses.
At February 28, 2009, we had cash of $193,254 and a working capital deficit of $998,593. We will require additional funds to pursue our plan of operations as set forth above. Accordingly, we will be required to obtain additional financing in order to pay our planned expenses during the next 12 months. We are continuing to seek to raise funds through private placement offerings of our shares of common stock. However, there can be no assurance that we will complete any such private placement offerings or that the funds raised will be sufficient for us to pay our expenses for and beyond the next twelve months.
During the twelve month period following the date of this report, we anticipate that we will not generate any revenue. Accordingly, we will be required to obtain additional financing in order to pursue our plan of operations for and beyond the next twelve months. We believe that debt financing will not be an alternative for funding additional phases of exploration as we do not have tangible assets to secure any debt financing. We anticipate that additional funding will be in the form of equity financing from the sale of our common stock. We cannot provide investors with any assurance that we will be able to raise sufficient funding from the sale of our common stock to fund our exploration program going forward. In the absence of such financing, we will not be able to continue exploration of our mineral claims and our business plan will fail. Even if we are successful in obtaining equity financing to fund our exploration program, there is no assurance that we will obtain the funding necessa ry to pursue any advanced exploration of our mineral claims. If we do not continue to obtain additional financing, we will be forced to abandon our mineral claims and our plan of operations.
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We have entered into a SA Agreement with Canaco in respect of our mineral claims as described above. In addition, we entered into a joint venture agreement with Mr. Maita with respect to certain mineral claims. We may consider entering into additional joint venture arrangements to provide the required funding to develop the mineral claims. We have not undertaken any efforts to locate other joint venture partners for the mineral claims. Even if we determined to pursue another joint venture partner, there is no assurance that any third party would enter into a joint venture agreement with us in order to fund the exploration of our mineral claims. If we entered into another joint venture arrangement, we would likely have to assign a significant percentage of our interest in our mineral claims to the joint venture partner.
Results of Operations
The following table sets out our loss for the periods indicated:
| Accumulated from January 5, 2004 (Date of Inception) to | For the Three Month Period Ended | For the Three Month Period Ended | For the Nine Month Period Ended | For the Nine Month Period Ended |
| February 28, | February 28, | February 29, | February 28, | February 29, |
| 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 |
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - |
| | | | | |
Expenses | | | | | |
| | | | | |
General and administrative | 8,174,461 | 380,231 | 101,297 | 2,586,538 | 529,005 |
Impairment of mineral property costs | 17,499,571 | - | - | - | - |
Mineral property costs | 1,780,732 | 106,823 | 34,450 | 1,510,437 | 42,403 |
Rent | 62,096 | 24,328 | 2,847 | 33,705 | 7,881 |
| Total Expenses | 27,516,860 | 511,382 | 138,594 | 4,130,680 | 579,289 |
| Loss Before Other Expense | (27,516,860) | (511,382) | (138,594) | (4,130,680) | (579,289) |
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Other Income (Expense) | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Mineral property option payments | 156,017 | - | - | - | 156,017 |
Loss on sale of investment securities | (57,071) | - | - | - | - |
| Net Loss for the Period | (27,417,914) | (511,382) | (138,594) | (4,130,680) | (423,272) |
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Revenues
We have had no operating revenues since our inception on January 5, 2004 to February 28, 2009. We anticipate that we will not generate any revenues for so long as we are an exploration stage company.
General and Administrative Expenses
Our general and administrative expenses in the nine months ended February 28, 2009 increased to $2,586,538 from $529,005 in the nine months ended February 29, 2008, primarily as a result of an increase in our operations.
Mineral Property Costs
In the nine months ended February 28, 2009, we incurred mineral property costs of $1,510,437, compared to mineral property costs of $42,403 in the nine months ended February 29, 2008. We expense our mineral property costs as they are incurred.
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Rent
In the nine months ended February 28, 2009, our rent expenses increased to $33,705 from $7,881 for the nine months ended February 29, 2008.
Mineral Property Option Payments
In the nine months ended February 28, 2009, we received $nil in mineral property option payments (2008 - $156,017).
Net Loss
As a result of the above, our net loss for the nine months ended February 28, 2009 was $4,130,680, as compared to $423,272 in the nine months ended February 29, 2008.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At February 28, 2009, we had cash of $193,254 and a working capital deficit of $998,593. We will require additional funds to pursue our plan of operations as set forth above. Accordingly, we will be required to obtain additional financing in order to pay our planned expenses during the next 12 months. We are continuing to seek to raise funds through private placement offerings of our shares of common stock. However, there can be no assurance that we will complete any such private placement offerings or that the funds raised will be sufficient for us to pay our expenses for and beyond the next twelve months.
During the twelve month period following the date of this report, we anticipate that we will not generate any revenue. Accordingly, we will be required to obtain additional financing in order to pursue our plan of operations for and beyond the next twelve months. We believe that debt financing will not be an alternative for funding additional phases of exploration as we do not have tangible assets to secure any debt financing. We anticipate that additional funding will be in the form of equity financing from the sale of our common stock. We cannot provide investors with any assurance that we will be able to raise sufficient funding from the sale of our common stock to fund our exploration program going forward. In the absence of such financing, we will not be able to continue exploration of our mineral claims and our business plan will fail. Even if we are successful in obtaining equity financing to fund our exploration program, there is no assurance that we will obtain the funding necessa ry to pursue any advanced exploration of our mineral claims. If we do not continue to obtain additional financing, we will be forced to abandon our mineral claims and our plan of operations.
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities in the nine months ended February 28, 2009 was $3,026,056, compared to $167,078 in the nine months ended February 29, 2008, primarily as a result of our increased mineral property costs and general and administrative expenses as indicated above. We anticipate that cash used in operating activities will increase in 2009 as we pursue our plan of operations.
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
In the nine months ended February 28, 2009, we used net cash of $73,300 in investing activities for the purchase of property and equipment, as compared to net cash provided by investing activities of $80,494 the nine months ended February 29, 2008 (proceeds from mineral property options).
Cash Provided By Financing Activities
We have funded our business to date primarily from sales of our common stock. In the nine months ended February 28, 2009, we raised net proceeds of $3,239,500, compared to $85,000 in the nine months ended February 29, 2008, in each case primarily from the sale of our common stock.
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Going Concern
We have not attained profitable operations and are dependent upon obtaining financing to pursue any extensive exploration activities. For these reasons our auditors stated in their report on our audited financial statements for the year ended May 31, 2008 that they have substantial doubt we will be able to continue as a going concern.
Future Financings
We anticipate continuing to rely on equity sales of our common shares in order to continue to fund our business operations. Issuances of additional shares will result in dilution to our existing shareholders. There is no assurance that we will achieve any additional sales of our equity securities or arrange for debt or other financing to fund our planned exploration activities.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no significant off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to stockholders.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires us 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 net revenue and expenses in the reporting period. We regularly evaluate our estimates and assumptions related to stock-based compensation expense, impairment of long-lived assets and deferred income tax asset valuation allowances. We base our estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the recording of revenue, costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results experienced by us may differ materially and adversely from ourestimates. To the extent there are material differences between our estimates and the actual results, our future results of operations will be affected.
We believe the following are either (i) critical accounting policies that require us to make significant estimates or assumptions in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements or (ii) other key accounting policies that generally do not require us to make estimates or assumptions but may require us to make difficult or subjective judgments:
Mineral Property Costs
The Company has been in the exploration stage since its inception on January 5, 2004 and has not yet realized any revenues from its planned operations. It is primarily engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mining properties. Mineral property exploration costs are expensed as incurred. Mineral property acquisition costs are initially capitalized when incurred using the guidance in EITF 04-02, "Whether Mineral Rights Are Tangible or Intangible Assets". The Company assesses the carrying costs for impairment under SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long Lived Assets" at each fiscal quarter end. When it has been determined that a mineral property can be economically developed as a result of establishing proven and probable reserves, the costs then incurred to develop such property, are capitalized. Such costs will be amortized using the units-of-production method over the estimated life of the probable reserve. If mineral properties are subsequently abandoned or impaired, any capitalized costs will be charged to operations.
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Long-lived Assets
In accordance with SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets", the Company tests long-lived assets or asset groups for recoverability when events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. Circumstances which could trigger a review include, but are not limited to: significant decreases in the market price of the asset; significant adverse changes in the business climate or legal factors; accumulation of costs significantly in excess of the amount originally expected for the acquisition or construction of the asset; current period cash flow or operating losses combined with a history of losses or a forecast of continuing losses associated with the use of the asset; and current expectation that the asset will more likely than not be sold or disposed significantly before the end of its estimated useful life. Recoverability is assessed based on the carrying amount of the asset and its fair value which is gener ally determined based on the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and the eventual disposal of the asset, as well as specific appraisal in certain instances. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount is not recoverable and exceeds fair value.
Asset Retirement Obligations
The Company accounts for asset retirement obligations in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 143"Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations". SFAS No. 143 requires the Company to record the fair value of an asset retirement obligation as a liability in the period in which it incurs a legal obligation associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets that result from the acquisition, construction, development and/or normal use of the assets.
Financial Instruments
SFAS No. 157 "Fair Value Measurements" requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. SFAS No. 157 establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instrument's categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. SFAS No. 157 prioritizes the inputs into three levels that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1
Level 1 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2
Level 2 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data.
Level 3
Level 3 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
Our financial instruments consist principally of cash, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, amounts due to related parties, and loans payable. Pursuant to SFAS No. 157, the fair value of our cash equivalents is determined based on "Level 1" inputs, which consist of quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. We believe that the recorded values of all of our other financial instruments approximate their current fair values because of their nature and respective maturity dates or durations.
The Company's operations are in Canada, China and Africa, which results in exposure to market risks from changes in foreign currency rates. The financial risk is the risk to the Company's operations that arise from fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and the degree of volatility of these rates. Currently, the Company does not use derivative instruments to reduce its exposure to foreign currency risk.
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Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method in accordance with SFAS No. 109,"Accounting for Income Taxes". The asset and liability method provides that deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and for operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the currently enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is believed more likely than not to be realized.
Stock-based Compensation
The Company records stock-based compensation in accordance with SFAS 123(R),"Share-Based Payments," which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense based on estimated fair values for all share-based awards made to employees and directors, including stock options.
SFAS 123(R) requires companies to estimate the fair value of share-based awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model as its method of determining fair value. This model is affected by the Company's stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of subjective variables. These subjective variables include, but are not limited to the Company's expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, and actual and projected employee stock option exercise behaviours. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as an expense in the statement of operations over the requisite service period.
All transactions in which goods or services are the consideration received for the issuance of equity instruments are accounted for based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instrument issued, whichever is more reliably measurable.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB Staff Position EITF 03-6-1, "Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities". FSP EITF 03-6-1 addresses whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities prior to vesting, and therefore need to be included in the computation of earnings per share under the two-class method as described in FASB Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, "Earnings per Share." FSP EITF 03-6-1 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008 and earlier adoption is prohibited. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's financial statements.
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In May 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS No. 163,"Accounting for Financial Guarantee Insurance Contracts - An interpretation of FASB Statement No. 60". SFAS 163 requires that an insurance enterprise recognize a claim liability prior to an event of default when there is evidence that credit deterioration has occurred in an insured financial obligation. It also clarifies how Statement 60 applies to financial guarantee insurance contracts, including the recognition and measurement to be used to account for premium revenue and claim liabilities, and requires expanded disclosures about financial guarantee insurance contracts. It is effective for consolidated financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, except for some disclosures about the insurance enterprise's risk-management activities. SFAS 163 requires that disclosures about the risk-management activities of the insurance enterprise be effective for the first per iod beginning after issuance. Except for those disclosures, earlier application is not permitted. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, "The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles". SFAS 162 identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles to be used in the preparation of consolidated financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. It is effective 60 days following the SEC's approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411,"The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles". The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - an amendment to FASB Statement No. 133". SFAS No. 161 is intended to improve financial standards for derivative instruments and hedging activities by requiring enhanced disclosures to enable investors to better understand their effects on an entity's financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. Entities are required to provide enhanced disclosures about: (a) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments; (b) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under Statement 133 and its related interpretations; and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity's financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. It is effective for consolidated financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, with early adoption encouraged. The adoption of this statement is not exp ected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141R, "Business Combinations". This statement replaces SFAS 141 and defines the acquirer in a business combination as the entity that obtains control of one or more businesses in a business combination and establishes the acquisition date as the date that the acquirer achieves control. SFAS 141R requires an acquirer to recognize the assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at the acquisition date, measured at their fair values as of that date. SFAS 141R also requires the acquirer to recognize contingent consideration at the acquisition date, measured at its fair value at that date. This statement is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008, and earlier adoption is prohibited. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, "Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements Liabilities -an Amendment of ARB No. 51". This statement amends ARB 51 to establish accounting and reporting standards for the Noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. This statement is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008, and earlier adoption is prohibited. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's future consolidated financial statements.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159,"The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities - Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115". This statement permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. Most of the provisions of SFAS No. 159 apply only to entities that elect the fair value option. However, the amendment to SFAS No. 115 "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities" applies to all entities with available-for-sale and trading securities. SFAS No. 159 is effective as of the beginning of an entity's first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of a fiscal year that begins on or before November 15, 2007, provided the entity also elects to apply the provision of SFAS No. 157,"Fair Value Measurements". The adoption of this statement did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements". The objective of SFAS No. 157 is to increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and to expand disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements and does not require any new fair value measurements. The provisions of SFAS No. 157 are effective for fair value measurements made in fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The adoption of this statement did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
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Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period's consolidated financial statements to conform to the current period's presentation.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Not required because we are a smaller reporting company.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of February 28, 2009, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our Company's disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) of the Exchange Act. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer, and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of February 28, 2009, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes to our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the nine months ended February 28, 2009 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We currently are not a party to any material legal proceedings and, to our knowledge, no such proceedings are threatened or contemplated.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Not required because we are a smaller reporting company.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Effective on December 22, 2008, we completed a non-brokered private placement pursuant to which we issued from treasury to one subscriber 500,000 units at a subscription price of $0.30 per unit for proceeds of $150,000. Each unit consists of one share of our common stock and one share purchase warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to acquire one additional share of common stock at an exercise price of $0.50 per share until December 22, 2009. We relied on an exemption from registration under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), provided by Regulation S, based on representations and warranties provided by the purchaser in its subscription agreement entered into between the purchaser and our Company.
Effective on April 1, 2009, we completed a non-brokered private placement pursuant to which we issued from treasury to five subscribers 1,400,404 units at a subscription price of $0.25 per unit for proceeds of $345,101. Each unit consists of one share of common stock and one share purchase warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to acquire an additional share of common stock at an exercise price of $0.40 per share until April 1, 2010. We relied on exemptions from registration under the Securities Act provided by (i) Regulation S (with respect to two of the five subscribers), and (ii) Rule 506 for U.S. accredited investors (with respect to three of the five subscribers), in each case based on representations and warranties provided by the subscribers in their respective subscription agreements entered into between each subscriber and our Company.
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The net proceeds of these offering will be used to advance our various resource acquisition, exploration and development activities in Tanzania and for general working capital and corporate purposes.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders
We held a special meeting of shareholders on December 23, 2008. This meeting was adjourned in order to solicit additional proxies to approve the increase in our authorized share capital. The meeting was reconvened on January 12, 2009 and the proposal to increase our authorized capital from 100,000,000 shares of common stock to 500,000,000 shares of common stock with the same par value of $0.001 per share was passed by a total of 52.14% of the shareholders of record as of November 13, 2008. The votes cast in favor of the proposal to increase our authorized capital were as follows:
For - 32,225,401
Against - 1,944,397
Abstain - 21,900
We have filed a Certificate of Amendment with the Nevada Secretary of State such that this increase in our authorized share capital took effect on January 21, 2009.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit Number | Description of Exhibit |
3.1(1) | Articles of Incorporation |
3.2(2) | Amended Bylaws, as amended on September 5, 2006 |
3.3(12) | Certificate of Amendment |
10.1(3) | Asset Purchase Agreement with KBT Discovery Group Tanzania Ltd. |
10.2(3) | Asset Purchase Agreement with Hydro-Geos Consulting Group Tanzania Ltd. |
10.3(3) | Asset Purchase Agreement with Megadeposit Explorers Ltd. |
10.4(4) | Amendment No. 1 to Asset Purchase Agreement with KBT Discovery Group Tanzania Ltd. |
10.5(4) | Amendment No. 1 to Asset Purchase Agreement with Hydro-Geos Consulting Group Tanzania Ltd. |
10.6(4) | Amendment No. 1 to Asset Purchase Agreement with Megadeposit Explorers Ltd. |
10.7(5) | Amendment No. 2 to Asset Purchase Agreement with KBT Discovery Group Tanzania Ltd. |
10.8(5) | Amendment No. 2 to Asset Purchase Agreement with Hydro-Geos Consulting Group Tanzania Ltd. |
10.9(5) | Amendment No. 2 to Asset Purchase Agreement with Megadeposit Explorers Ltd. |
10.10(6) | Strategic Alliance Agreement between the Company and Canaco |
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Exhibit Number | Description of Exhibit |
10.11(7) | Option Agreement between the Company and Canaco |
10.12(8) | Amendment Not. 1 to Strategic Alliance Agreement between the Company and Canaco |
10.13(8) | Kwadijava Option Agreement |
10.14(8) | Negero Option Agreement |
10.15(9) | Joint Venture Agreement with Mkuvia Maita |
10.16(10) | 2007 Stock Incentive Plan |
10.17(11) | Consulting Agreement with Harpreet Sangha |
10.18(11) | Consulting Agreement with Rovingi |
31.1 | Certifications of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
31.2 | Certifications of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
32.1 | Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
(1) Incorporated by reference to Form SB-2 Registration Statement filed on July 22, 2004.
(2) Incorporated by reference to Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for year ended May 31, 2006.
(3) Incorporated by reference to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 4, 2005.
(4) Incorporated by reference to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 21, 2005.
(5) Incorporated by reference to Quarterly Report on Form 10-SB for quarterly period ended November 30, 2005.
(6) Incorporated by reference to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 4, 2006.
(7) Incorporated by reference to Quarterly Report on Form 10-SB for quarterly period ended August 31, 2006.
(8) Incorporated by reference to Quarterly Report on Form 10-SB for quarterly period ended August 31, 2007.
(9) Incorporated by reference to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 6, 2008.
(10) Incorporated by reference to Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for year ended May 31, 2007.
(11) Incorporated by reference to Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for year ended May 31, 2005.
(12) Incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 27, 2009.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
DOUGLAS LAKE MINERALS INC.
By: "Harpreet S. Sangha"
Harpreet S. Sangha
President, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary,
Treasurer and a director
Date: April 20, 2009
By: "Sylvia Tang"
Sylvia Tang
Chief Financial Officer
Date: April 20, 2009