SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q/A
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x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended May 31, 2007
¨ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD
FROM _______________ to _______________
Commission File # 000-52268
ASIAN DRAGON GROUP INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
Nevada
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
98-0418754
(IRS Employer Identification Number)
1312 North Monroe Street, Suite 108, Spokane, Washington 99201
(Address of principal executive offices)
(509) 252-8428
(Issuer’s telephone number)
#202 - 1028 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6B 2R9
(Former address, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) 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 x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated file.
Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer x
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Yes o No x
The issuer had 32,975,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of July 9, 2007.
ASIAN DRAGON GROUP INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
ASIAN DRAGON GROUP INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
| | Restated May 31, 2007 (unaudited) | | | August 31, 2006 (Note 1) | |
ASSETS | | | | | | |
CURRENT ASSETS | | | | | | |
Cash | | $ | 12,971 | | | $ | 72 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 11,096 | | | | - | |
Accounts receivable | | | - | | | | 2,003 | |
Total current assets | | | 24,067 | | | | 2,075 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 24,067 | | | $ | 2,075 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | | |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | | 199,868 | | | | 15,536 | |
Shareholder loans (Notes 7 and 8) | | | 226,722 | | | | 161,802 | |
Total current liabilities | | $ | 426,590 | | | $ | 177,338 | |
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Notes 3 and 5) | | | - | | | | - | |
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STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) | | | | | | | | |
Common shares, 100,000,000 shares with par value $0.001 authorized. 32,975,000 and 32,025,000 respectively issued and outstanding as of May 31, 2007 and August 31, 2006 (Note 8) | | | 32,975 | | | | 32,025 | |
Paid-in Capital (Note 8) | | | 4,508,291 | | | | 9,241 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (215,105 | ) | | | (215,105 | ) |
Accumulated deficit in the development stage | | | (4,728,835 | ) | | | (1,424 | ) |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | | | 151 | | | | - | |
Total stockholders’ (deficit) | | | (402,523 | ) | | | (175,263 | ) |
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | $ | 24,067 | | | $ | 2,075 | |
F-1
The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement
ASIAN DRAGON GROUP INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
(Unaudited)
| | Restated Three Months Ended May 31, 2007 | | | Three Months Ended May 31, 2006 | | | Restated Nine Months Ended May 31, 2007 | | | Nine Months Ended May 31, 2006 | | | Restated August 15, 2006 (date of inception of Exploration Stage) to May 31, 2007 | |
EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Exploration expenses | | $ | 1,415,683 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 4,442,416 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 4,442,416 | |
Agent fees | | | 15,000 | | | | - | | | | 45,000 | | | | - | | | | 45,000 | |
Professional & consultant fees | | | 62,772 | | | | - | | | | 103,633 | | | | - | | | | 104,634 | |
Investor relations | | | 20,521 | | | | - | | | | 45,522 | | | | - | | | | 45,522 | |
Administrative expenses | | | 19,376 | | | | - | | | | 83,618 | | | | - | | | | 83,689 | |
Total expenses | | $ | 1,533,352 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 4,720,189 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 4,721,261 | |
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Net loss from operations | | $ | (1,533,352 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | (4,720,189 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | (4,721,261 | ) |
Interest expense | | | (2,753 | ) | | | - | | | | (7,222 | ) | | | - | | | | (7,574 | ) |
Net loss from continuing operations | | | (1,536,105 | ) | | | - | | | | (4,727,411 | ) | | | - | | | | (4,728,835 | ) |
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Discontinued Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
- Net Loss from terminated subsidiary | | | - | | | | (5,928 | ) | | | - | | | | (20,308 | ) | | | (68,995 | ) |
- Net Loss from Development Stage period | | | - | | | | (10,355 | ) | | | - | | | | (39,608 | ) | | | (146,110 | ) |
Loss from Discontinued Operations | | | | | | | (16,283 | ) | | | | | | | (59,916 | ) | | | (215,105 | ) |
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Net Loss | | $ | (1,536,105 | ) | | $ | (16,283 | ) | | $ | (4,727,411 | ) | | $ | (59,916 | ) | | $ | (4,943,940 | ) |
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Loss per common share, basic and diluted | | $ | (0.05 | ) | | $ | Nil | | | $ | (0.15 | ) | | $ | Nil | | | | | |
Weighted average shares outstanding | | | 32,521,337 | | | | 32,521,337 | | | | 32,521,337 | | | | 32,521,337 | | | | | |
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | $ | (1,536,105 | ) | | $ | (16,283 | ) | | $ | (4,727,411 | ) | | $ | (59,916 | ) | | $ | (4,943,940 | ) |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | | | 151 | | | | - | | | | 151 | | | | - | | | | 151 | |
Total other comprehensive (loss) | | $ | (1,535,954 | ) | | $ | (16,283 | ) | | $ | (4,727,260 | ) | | $ | (59,916 | ) | | $ | (4,943,789 | ) |
F-2
The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement
ASIAN DRAGON GROUP INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
(Unaudited)
| | Restated Nine Months Ended May 31, 2007 | | | Nine Months Ended May 31, 2006 | | | Restated August 15, 2006 (date of inception of Exploration Stage) to May 31, 2007 | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss for the period | | $ | (4,727,411 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | (4,728,835 | ) |
Reconciling adjustments: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable | | | 2,003 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Prepaid expenses | | | (11,096 | ) | | | - | | | | (11,096 | ) |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | | 184,332 | | | | - | | | | 200,220 | |
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities | | | (4,552,172 | ) | | | - | | | | (4,539,711 | ) |
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Cash flows from discontinued operating activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
- Net loss from terminated subsidiary | | | - | | | | (20,308 | ) | | | (68,995 | ) |
- Net loss from Development Stage period | | | - | | | | (39,608 | ) | | | (146,110 | ) |
- Accrued interest on shareholder loans | | | - | | | | 3,985 | | | | 8,761 | |
- Depreciation | | | - | | | | - | | | | 318 | |
- Prepaid expenses | | | - | | | | 1,200 | | | | 9,500 | |
- Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | | - | | | | (6,921 | ) | | | (9,220 | ) |
- Purchase (sale) of property and equipment | | | - | | | | (318 | ) | | | (318 | ) |
- Common stock issued for cash | | | - | | | | - | | | | 31,266 | |
- Common stock issued for debt conversion | | | - | | | | - | | | | 10,000 | |
- Loans by shareholders | | | - | | | | 61,183 | | | | 152,689 | |
Net cash provided (used) by discontinued operating activities: | | | - | | | | (787 | ) | | | (12,109 | ) |
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Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common stock issued for cash | | | 4,500,000 | | | | - | | | | 4,500,000 | |
Loans by stockholders | | | 64,920 | | | | - | | | | 64,568 | |
Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 4,564,920 | | | | - | | | | 4,564,568 | |
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Effect of foreign currency translation | | | 151 | | | | - | | | | 151 | |
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Net increase (decrease) in cash | | | 12,899 | | | | (787 | ) | | | 12,899 | |
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Cash, beginning of period | | | 72 | | | | 1,205 | | | | 72 | |
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Cash, end of period | | $ | 12,971 | | | $ | 418 | | | $ | 12,971 | |
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The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement
ASIAN DRAGON GROUP INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
(Unaudited)
Note 1 – Nature of Business and Operations
Asian Dragon Group Inc. (“Asian Dragon”, “ADG”, “We”, the “Registrant”, or the “Company”) was incorporated as a Nevada company on June 11, 2003. Effective August 15, 2006, the business of its operating subsidiary, Galaxy Telnet SRL, was wound-up and the subsidiary was de-registered as a corporate entity. Asian Dragon’s August 31, 2006 audited financial statements were presented to reflect the discontinuation of operation of Galaxy Telnet SRL and concurrently the date at which Asian Dragon became an Exploration Stage Company was set as August 15, 2006.
Our fiscal year end is August 31st.
Exploration Stage Activities
The Company has been in the exploration stage since its August 15, 2006 and has not yet realized any revenues from its operations.
Note 2 – Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The financial statements included herein have been prepared by Asian Dragon without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for reporting on interim statements. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted as allowed by such rules and regulations, and the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. It is suggested these financial statements be read in conjunction with the August 31, 2006 audited financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-KSB filed with the SEC. While management believes the procedures followed in preparing these financial statements are reasonable, the accuracy of the amounts are in some respects dependent upon the facts that will exist, and procedures that will be followed by the Company later in the year. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year. In management’s opinion all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial statements are reflected in the interim periods included.
Amounts shown for August 31, 2006 are based upon the audited financial statements of that date.
Going Concern
Generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America contemplate the continuation of the Company as a going concern. However, the Company has accumulated operating losses since its inception and has limited business operations, which raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. As of May 31, 2007, the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is contingent upon the successful completion of additional financing arrangements and its ability to successfully fulfill its business plan. Management plans to raise additional funds to finance the operating and capital
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ASIAN DRAGON GROUP INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
requirements of the Company through a combination of equity and debt financings. While the Company is expending its best efforts to achieve the above plans, there is no assurance that any such activity will generate funds that will be available for operations. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. These financial statements do not include any adjustments that might arise from this uncertainty.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Notes to the financial statements which would substantially duplicate the disclosure contained in the audited financial statements for the most recent fiscal year end August 31, 2006 as contained in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-KSB, have been omitted.
Mineral Property Rights Acquisition and Exploration Expenditures
The Company follows a policy of expensing exploration expenditures until a production decision in respect of the project and the Company is reasonably assured that it will receive regulatory approval to permit mining operations, which may include the receipt of a legally binding project approval certificate.
Costs of acquiring mining properties and exploration and development costs are expensed upon acquisition. Mine development costs incurred either to develop new ore deposits, expand the capacity of mines, or to develop mine areas substantially in advance of current production are capitalized once proven and probable reserves exist and the property is a commercially minable property. Costs incurred to maintain current production or to maintain assets on a standby basis are charged to operations. Costs of abandoned projects are charged to operations upon abandonment. The Company evaluates the carrying value of capitalize mining costs and related property, plant and equipment costs, to determine if these costs are in excess of their net recoverable amount whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. The periodic evaluation of carrying value of capitalized costs and any related property, plant and equipment costs are based upon expected future cash flows and/or estimated salvage value in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 144, Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived Assets.
The Company does not set a predetermined holding period for properties with unproven deposits, however, properties which have not demonstrated suitable metal concentrations at the conclusion of each phase of an exploration program are re-evaluated to determine if future exploration is warranted, whether there has been any impairment in value and that their carrying values are appropriate.
If an area of interest is abandoned or it is determined that its carrying value cannot be supported by future production or sale, the related costs are charged against operations in the year of abandonment or determination of value. The amounts recorded as mineral leases and claims represent costs to date and do not necessarily reflect present or future values.
The Company’s exploration activities and proposed mine development are subject to various laws and regulations governing protection of the environment. These laws are continually changing, generally becoming more restrictive. The Company has made, and expects to make in the future, expenditures to comply with such laws and regulations.
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ASIAN DRAGON GROUP INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
The accumulated costs of properties that are developed to the stage of commercial production will be amortized to operations through unit-of-production depletion.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from the sale of precious and/or base metals and co-products will be recognized when the following conditions are met: persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; delivery has occurred in accordance with the terms of the arrangement; the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. Revenue for precious metal bullion is recognized at the time of delivery and transfer of title to counter-parties.
Asset Retirement Obligations
The Company has adopted SFAS No. 143, Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations which requires that the fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation be recognized in the period in which it is incurred. SFAS No. 143 requires a liability to be recorded for the present value of the estimated site restoration costs with corresponding increase to the carrying amount of the related long-lived asset. The liability will be accreted and the asset will be depreciated over the life of the related assets. Adjustments for changes resulting from the passage of time and changes to either the timing or amount of the original present value estimate underlying the obligation will be made.
The Company is in its Exploration Stage and does not yet have title to the Mining Rights of its projects. As such the Company has not yet estimated any site restoration costs attributable to its mineral properties in China to May 31, 2007. Under Chinese law, companies with exploration licenses may be required to incur expenses to reclaim the properties or to pay for disruption to properties. The obligations and amounts with respect to a given property are subject to negotiation with the government at the time the work on a property is completed.
Foreign Currency Translation
The books of record of the Company are maintained in United States dollars and this is the Company’s functional and reporting currency. The operations of the Company’s Joint Ventures which are located in China are to be maintained in Chinese Renminbi Yuan. When foreign currency transactions are factored into the books, the following method will be used:
Monetary items, at the rate of exchange prevailing as at the balance sheet date
Non-Monetary items including equity, at the historical rate of exchange
Revenues and expenses, at the period average in which the transaction occurred
Translation adjustments are recorded in Other Comprehensive Income.
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ASIAN DRAGON GROUP INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Recent Account Pronouncements
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 157 “Fair Value Measurements”. This Statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This Statement applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements, the Board having previously concluded in those accounting pronouncements that fair value is the relevant measurement attribute. This Statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years and earlier application is encouraged. The Company has adopted this Statement and this adoption did not impact the Company's financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
Note 3 – Joint Ventures & Exploration Development Initiatives
To May 31, 2007, the Company had entered into the following material agreements with respect to exploration licenses in China.
ADG, WFEI and its joint venture partners are currently negotiating various changes to some of the following noted agreements. ADG expects these changes will include addition of some payment terms for the issuance of stock by ADG to joint venture partners and will clarify some of the logistical and administrative components of the various JV and JVOA agreements. We project these amendments will be completed prior to year end.
Jinjishan Property Joint Venture
Pursuant to a Letter of Intent and by a joint venture option agreement (the “Jinjishan JVOA”) dated October 31, 2006 Asian Dragon acquired WFEI’s rights to a 70% ownership and the rights to explore certain assets of WFEI (the “Assets”) flowing through WFEI’s 70% ownership in a joint venture company named Luoyang Canadian United Mining Ltd. (“Luoyang”) which has been established between WFEI and the PRC. The Assets, which are the property of Luoyang, entail another joint venture corporation (the “Operating JVC”) formed between WFEI and the PRC via its agency, the Henan Province Gold Bureau (the “Bureau”) and consist of a contiguous 28.3 sq km Exploration License located in the northwest part of the County (the “Jinjishan Exploration Claim”). Under the Operating JVC agreement, WFEI has rights to acquire a 70% interest in the Jinjishan Exploration Claim (the “Jinjishan Rights”) and the Bureau holds a 30% interest. The Jinjishan Rights, optioned to Asian Dragon by WFEI under the Jinjishan JVOA, entitle Asian Dragon to administer the project and hold a 70% equity interest in the Assets in exchange for total investment of US$2,500,000 and a grant of Asian Dragon common shares to WFEI. Pursuant to the Jinjishan JVOA, Asian Dragon has to date deposited with WFEI US$1,191,000 which has been designated to be used for costs of exploration of the Jinjishan Exploration Claim and which is required by the PRC to be held by WFEI, as the joint venture partner, for the Joint Venture Business License (the “JVL”) to be issued to Luoyang by the PRC. Payment terms for the Jinjishan Rights are: (i) deposit of US$50,000 within 14 days of issuance of the JVL by the PRC; (ii) deposit of US$250,000 within 45 days from the issuance of the JVL by the PRC; (iii) deposit of a further US$300,000 within 6 months from the issuance of the JVL; and (iv) deposit of the balance of US$1,900,000 within three
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ASIAN DRAGON GROUP INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
years year from the initial deposit. Additionally, in accordance with further exploration requirements and business expansion, the parties are entitled to make additional investments in Luoyang of up to a total of US$12,500,000 (Rmb 100,000,000). However, should Asian Dragon be the unilateral investor of the capital input, the PRC shall always retain 15% equity of Luoyang. As consideration for WFEI granting this option to Asian Dragon, Asian Dragon has agreed to issue to WFEI 250,000 restricted common shares in the capital stock of Asian Dragon. Such shares to be issued to WFEI upon payment of the full amount of the final deposit of US$1,900,000 by Asian Dragon to Luoyang.
Shizhaigou Property Joint Venture
Pursuant to a Letter of Intent dated November 19, 2006 and by a joint venture option agreement (the “Shizhaigou JVOA”) dated December 4, 2006 Asian Dragon acquired WFEI’s ownership interest and rights to explore the Shizhaigou Property Exploration Claim (“Shizhaigou”) in the Xiaoqinling Region of China. WFEI’s interest in Shizhaigou flow through a 70% ownership in Sanmenxia Yunjiu Investment & Consulting Company Limited (“Sanmenxia”), a joint venture corporation formed between WFEI and a private Chinese company (the “Shizhaigou Partner”). Under their agreement, WFEI has rights to acquire a 70% interest in the Shizhaigou Property Exploration Claim (the “Shizhaigou Rights”) and the Shizhaigou Partner holds a 30% interest. The Shizhaigou Rights, optioned to Asian Dragon by WFEI under the Shizhaigou JVOA, entitle Asian Dragon to administer the project and hold a 70% equity interest in Shizhaigou in exchange for total investment of US$2,500,000 and a grant of Asian Dragon common shares to WFEI. Pursuant to the Shizhaigou JVOA, Asian Dragon has made deposits with WFEI which are designated to be used for costs of exploration of Shizhaigou and which are required by the PRC to be held by WFEI, as the joint venture partner, for the Joint Venture Business License (the “JVL”) to be issued to Sanmenxia by the PRC. Payment terms for the Rights are: (i) deposit of US$50,000 within 14 days of issuance of the JVL by the PRC; (ii) deposit of US$250,000 within 45 days from the issuance of the JVL by the PRC; (iii) deposit of a further US$300,000 within 6 months from the issuance of the JVL; and (iv) deposit of the balance of US$1,900,000 within three years from the date of the initial deposit. As consideration for WFEI granting this option to Asian Dragon, Asian Dragon has agreed to issue to WFEI 250,000 restricted common shares in the capital stock of Asian Dragon. Such shares to be issued to WFEI upon payment of the full amount of the final deposit of US$1,900,000 by Asian Dragon to Sanmenxia.
Loning Property Joint Venture
By a joint venture option agreement (the “Loning JVOA”) dated January 16, 2007 Asian Dragon acquired WFEI’s ownership interest and rights to explore the Loning Property (“Loning”) in the Xiaoqinling Region of China. WFEI’s interest in Loning flow through a 70% ownership in Henan Yunfeng Resource of Mine Development Company Ltd. (“Henan”), a joint venture corporation formed between WFEI and a private Chinese company (the “Loning Partner”). Under their agreement, WFEI has rights to acquire a 70% interest in the Loning Property Exploration Claim (the “Loning Rights”) and the Loning Partner holds a 30% interest. The terms of the Loning JVOA require Asian Dragon to invest US$2 million in 4 phases over 3 years in return for a 70% interest. Pursuant to the Loning JVOA, Asian Dragon has made deposits with WFEI which are designated to be used for costs of exploration of Loning and which are required by the PRC to be held by WFEI, as the joint venture partner, for the Joint Venture Business License (the “JVL”) to be issued to Henan by the PRC. Payment terms for the Rights are: (i) deposit of US$50,000 within 14 days of issuance of the JVL by the PRC; (ii) deposit of US$350,000 within 45 days
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ASIAN DRAGON GROUP INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
from the issuance of the JVL by the PRC; (iii) deposit of a further US$300,000 within 6 months from the issuance of the JVL; and (iv) deposit of the balance of US$1,300,000 within three years year from the date of the initial deposit. Loning consists of a 9.1 sq km Exploration Lease and is located 2 km Southwest of Asian Dragon's Jinjishan Property. As consideration for WFEI granting this option to Asian Dragon, Asian Dragon has agreed to issue to WFEI 250,000 restricted common shares in the capital stock of Asian Dragon. Such shares to be issued to WFEI upon payment of the full amount of the final deposit of US$1,300,000 by Asian Dragon to Henan.
Lingbao Jinshan Property Joint Venture
By a joint venture option agreement (the “Lingbao Jinshan JVOA”) dated January 30, 2007 Asian Dragon acquired WFEI’s ownership interest and rights to explore the Lingbao Jinshan Property (“Lingbao Jinshan”) in the Xiaoqinling Region of China. Parallel to the arrangements with Shizhaigou, WFEI’s interest in Lingbao Jinshan flow through its 70% ownership of Sanmenxia. The terms of the Lingbao Jinshan JVOA require Asian Dragon to invest up to US$3 million in 4 phases over 3 years in return for a 70% interest. Pursuant to the Lingbao Jinshan JVOA, Asian Dragon has made deposits with WFEI which are designated to be used for costs of exploration of Lingbao Jinshan and which are required by the PRC to be held by WFEI, as the joint venture partner, for the Joint Venture Business License (the “JVL”) to be issued to Sanmenxia by the PRC. Payment terms for the Rights are: (i) deposit of US$50,000 within 14 days of issuance of the JVL by the PRC; (ii) deposit of US$250,000 within 45 days from the issuance of the JVL by the PRC; (iii) deposit of a further US$300,000 within 6 months from the issuance of the JVL; and (iv) deposit of the balance of US$2,400,000 within three years year from the date of the initial deposit. As consideration for WFEI granting this option to Asian Dragon, Asian Dragon has agreed to issue to WFEI 250,000 restricted common shares in the capital stock of Asian Dragon. Such shares to be issued to WFEI upon payment of the full amount of the final deposit of US$2,400,000 by Asian Dragon to Sanmenxia.
Tiepuling 819# and 846# Mining Center Sections Joint Venture
On March 29, 2007 Asian Dragon finalized negotiations to enter into a Joint Venture Option Agreement (the “TLP JVOA”) to acquire WFEI’s option interest and rights to develop the newly created 819# and 846# mining center sections belonging to Henan Qianyin Mining Co., Ltd. in the Tieluping Mine Area (“Tieluping”) of Luoning County, Henan, China. WFEI’s interest in Tieluping flows through its 70% ownership of Luoyang Canadian United Mines Limited. The terms of the TLP JVOA will require Asian Dragon to make a one time payment of 8 Million Yuan (estimated as US$1,050,000) in return for a 70% interest. The Company anticipates execution of the TLP JVOA during QIV-07 and Asian Dragon has to date deposited no funds with WFEI for this project. All funds which will be deposited upon execution of the TLP JVOA will be designated to be used for operation costs of Tieluping. These funds are required by the PRC to be held by WFEI, as the joint venture partner, for the Joint Venture Business License (the “JVL”) to be issued to Luoyang Canadian United Mines Limited by the PRC. The 819# and 846# mining center sections of the Tieluping are newly created tunnels of the Tieluping Mine Area, which have not yet begun production. Tiepuling is located in Henan Province. As consideration for WFEI granting this option to Asian Dragon, Asian Dragon has agreed to issue to WFEI 5,000,000 restricted common shares in the capital stock of Asian Dragon. Such shares to be issued to WFEI upon full payment of funds for the project by Asian Dragon.
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ASIAN DRAGON GROUP INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Fuding Mining Development Co. Ltd.
On April 4th, 2007, through a deposit of US$1,400,000, Asian Dragon executed an agreement in principal (“AIP”) to acquire a 51% interest in the Fuding Mining Development Co., Ltd. ("FMDC"). FMDC specializes in the sourcing, optioning and development of base metal properties in China. The AIP requires Asian Dragon within one year to invest US$10 million to purchase 51% of the shareholdings of the current investors of FMDC. The AIP also requires stock grants, on a property by property basis, to each of WFEI, and the relevant FMDC shareholders as a group, for any property currently under option to FMDC upon which Asian Dragon completes successful due diligence and acquires through FMDC. Under the AIP, Asian Dragon also attains the ability to increase its interest to 70% by investing a further US$20 million for a total investment of US$30 million if completed within 3 years. Asian Dragon is currently undertaking due diligence on the projects under option to FMDC and expects to finalize both its selections and a formal agreement with FMDC during the first quarter of fiscal 2008. Asian Dragon will terminate any other options FMDC now holds which do not fit the Company’s business plan. No agreements have been finalized with respect to formal acquisition of properties held under option by FMDC.
Deposits to the various projects will be facilitated by the release of funds transferred by Asian Dragon to its agent World Fortune Enterprises Inc. under the agency agreement between the companies. For the purposes of these financial statements, all transfers to WFEI have been treated as exploration expenses.
NOTE 4 – Mineral Properties and Exploration Rights
Jinjishan Property
The Jinjishan Property is a large exploration property located in the Northwest part of Luoning County, Henan Province, People’s Republic of China in the Changshui community. The Jinjishan Property consists of one 28.3 sq km Exploration License Area which is contiguous. Its geographical coordinates are comprised within the following perimeter: Longitude 111°19’30” E to 111°24’00”E Latitude 34°22’00” N to 34° 25’00” N. The closest important city is Luoning. Luoning is situated at about 1300 km WNW of Shanghai, 1300 km SSW of Beijing, 270 km west of Zhengzhou the provincial capital and 130 km west of Luoyang, the prefecture of Luoning County. Access to the Jinjishan Property is provided on a 120km large paved road which runs southwesterly to the city of Luoning. From Luoning, a paved road leads southwesterly to the town of Changshui and from that locality, a recently paved road leads northwesterly to the Jinjishan village and then to the Jinjishan mining site. The distance from Changshui to the property is approximately 10 km. This road also links Luoning to Lushi, another important city to the southwest. The Chinese government rights registration resides at the Mining Development Centre Zhongduan, Jefang Road, Luoyang, Henan.
Shizhaigou Property
The Shizhaigou Property consists of a contiguous 9.51 sq km Exploration License of which Asian Dragon has acquired 3.22 sq km. The Shizhaigou Property is located approximately 1.5 km from the Jinjishan Property. From the city of Luoning, the property is accessible by an all weather paved road to the village of Changshui (Hu Chih Kou) over a distance of 40 km, then by a 19 km unpaved road.
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ASIAN DRAGON GROUP INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Loning Property
The Loning Property consists of a 9.1 sq km Exploration License and is located 2 km Southwest of the Jinjishan Property.
Lingbao Jinshan Property
The Lingbao Jinshan Property consists of a 3.84 sq km Mining Permit and 20.74 sq km Exploration license. The Mining Permit was recently renewed for a validity period of 5 years. The Lingbao Jinshan Property is situated within the jurisdiction of Lingbao City and is approximately 125 km from the Jinjishan Property.
Tiepuling 819# and 846# Mining Center Sections
The Tiepuling 819# and 846# Mining Center Sections are located in located in the Henan Province of China.
Note 5 – Commitments and Contingencies
(1) The Company’s remaining commitments under its Joint Venture Option Agreements regarding the Joint Venture rights optioned to ADG by World Fortune Enterprises Inc. referenced in Note 3 are as follows:
Project Item | | Installment | | | Balance Due | | Deadline |
| | | | | | | |
Jinjishan JVOA Installment Four | | $ | 1,900,000 | | | $ | 1,309,000 | | October 31, 2009 |
| | | | | | | | | |
Shizhaigou JVOA Installment Three | | | 300,000 | | | | 300,000 | | May 19, 2007 |
Shizhaigou JVOA Installment Four | | | 1,900,000 | | | | 1,900,000 | | November 19, 2009 |
| | | | | | | | | |
Loning JVOA Installment Three | | | 300,000 | | | | 300,000 | | June 16, 2007 |
Loning JVOA Installment Four | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,300,000 | | January 16, 2010 |
| | | | | | | | | |
Lingbao Jinshan JVOA Installment Three | | | 300,000 | | | | 300,000 | | June 30, 2007 |
Lingbao Jinshan JVOA Installment Four | | | 2,400,000 | | | | 2,400,000 | | January 30, 2010 |
| | | | | | | | | |
Total Balance Due | | | | | | $ | 7,809,000 | | |
(2) On October 20, 2006 the Company entered into an Agency and Cooperative Agreement with WFEI. Under the terms of this agreement, the Company has committed to provide consideration to WFEI on a project by project basis. As referenced in Note 4, Asian Dragon’s present commitments to WFEI are as follows:
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ASIAN DRAGON GROUP INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Project | Consideration | | # Shares | | | Balance Due | | Timing |
| | | | | | | | |
Jinjishan | Asian Dragon Restricted Common Shares | | | 250,000 | | | | 250,000 | | Concurrent with JVOA Installment Four |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Shizhaigou | Asian Dragon Restricted Common Shares | | | 250,000 | | | | 250,000 | | Concurrent with JVOA Installment Four |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Loning | Asian Dragon Restricted Common Shares | | | 250,000 | | | | 250,000 | | Concurrent with JVOA Installment Four |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Lingbao Jinshan | Asian Dragon Restricted Common Shares | | | 250,000 | | | | 250,000 | | Concurrent with JVOA Installment Four |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| Total Shares Due | | | | | | | 1,000,000 | | |
Note 6 – Shareholder Loans
As at May 31, 2007, the Company had one related party shareholder loan outstanding of $226,722, which had $7,222 of accrued interest, recorded in accrued liabilities on the balance sheet, for the nine month period ended May 31, 2007. This loan is unsecured and has no fixed repayment dates.
Note 7 – Related Party Transactions
During the nine month period ending May 31, 2007, related party transactions during the quarter include: (i) the shareholder loan recorded in Note 6; (ii) the payment of $53,355 in legal fees to Karlsson Law Corporation Inc., of which our CEO is principal; and (iii) the provision of office facilities by John Karlsson for no charge.
Note 8 – Common Stock
On November 6, 2006, the Company completed a private placement sale of 250,000 shares of its common stock at $4.00 per share for aggregate proceeds of $1,000,000.
On December 18, 2006, the Company completed a private placement sale of 400,000 shares of its common stock at $5.00 per share for aggregate proceeds of $2,000,000.
On April 2, 2007, the Company completed a private placement sale of 300,000 shares of its common stock at $5.00 per share for aggregate proceeds of $1,500,000.
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ASIAN DRAGON GROUP INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Note 9 – Income Taxes
The Company is subject to federal income taxes in the United States and Chinese income taxes (to the extent of its operations in China). The Company had no income tax expenses during the reported periods due to net operating losses. The Company’s tax asset recognized in these financial statements is $Nil as at May 31, 2007 due to offsetting valuation allowances.
Note 10 – Restatement of Previously Filed Financial Statements
The financial statements included herein have been restated to reflect the re-allocation of some expenses originally reported as occurring in Quarter Four of the year ended August 31, 2007. This error occurred as the result of the delayed submission of some documentation from parties in China and these expenses should have been recorded in Quarters One, Two and Three of the same year. There has also been: a re-allocation amongst expense categories for some expenses to more appropriately represent the substance of these costs; the addition of income statement data to carry forward the recording of discontinued operations; and the addition of comparative income statement data for the prior year.
Composite expense totals for the year ended August 31, 2007 are not affected by these corrections and these changes did not result in any prior period adjustments.
The expense line items affected by these corrections during the three month periods ended November 30, 2006,
February 28, 2007 and May 31, 2007 are as follows:
QUARTER ONE 2007 (Three months ended November 30, 2006) | | Originally Reported Three Months Ended November 30, 2006 | | | Adjustments | | | Restated Three Months Ended November 30, 2006 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Exploration expenses | | $ | 1,000,000 | | | $ | 13,733 | | | $ | 1,013,733 | |
Administrative expenses | | | 486 | | | | 46,136 | | | | 46,622 | |
Interest expense | | | 2,095 | | | | (16 | ) | | | 2,079 | |
Total | | $ | 1,002,581 | | | $ | 59,853 | | | $ | 1,062,434 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Loss | | $ | (1,004,090 | ) | | $ | (59,853 | ) | | $ | (1,063,943 | ) |
Loss per common share, basic and diluted | | $ | (0.03 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | (0.03 | ) |
(continued)
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ASIAN DRAGON GROUP INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
QUARTER TWO 2007 (Three months ended February 29, 2007) | | Originally Reported Three Months Ended February 29, 2007 | | | Adjustments | | | Restated Three Months Ended February 29, 2007 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Exploration expenses | | $ | 1,969,770 | | | $ | 43,230 | | | $ | 2,013,000 | |
Agent fees | | | - | | | | 30,000 | | | | 30,000 | |
Investor relations | | | - | | | | 25,001 | | | | 25,001 | |
Administrative expenses | | | 25,074 | | | | (7,454 | ) | | | 17,620 | |
Interest expense | | | 2,374 | | | | 16 | | | | 2,390 | |
Total | | $ | 1,997,218 | | | $ | 90,793 | | | $ | 2,088,011 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Loss | | $ | (2,036,570 | ) | | $ | (90,793 | ) | | $ | (2,127,363 | ) |
Loss per common share, basic and diluted | | $ | (0.06 | ) | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | (0.07 | ) |
QUARTER THREE 2007 (Three months ended May 31, 2007) | | Originally Reported Three Months Ended May 31, 2007 | | | Adjustments | | | Restated Three Months Ended May 31, 2007 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Agent fees | | $ | - | | | $ | 15,000 | | | $ | 15,000 | |
Professional and consultant fees | | | 61,272 | | | | 1,500 | | | | 62,772 | |
Investor relations | | | 22,769 | | | | (2,248 | ) | | | 20,521 | |
Administrative expenses | | | 5,794 | | | | 13,582 | | | | 19,376 | |
Interest expense | | | 2,748 | | | | 5 | | | | 2,753 | |
Total | | | 92,583 | | | | 27,839 | | | | 120,422 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Loss | | $ | (1,508,266 | ) | | $ | (27,839 | ) | | $ | (1,536,105 | ) |
Loss per common share, basic and diluted | | $ | (0.05 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | (0.05 | ) |
The summary of the re-allocations is as follows:
| | Quarter One 2007 | | | Quarter Two 2007 | | | Quarter Three 2007 | | | Quarter Four 2007 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Exploration expenses | | $ | 13,733 | | | $ | 43,230 | | | $ | - | | | $ | (56,963 | ) |
Agent fees | | | - | | | | 30,000 | | | | 15,000 | | | | (45,000 | ) |
Professional and consultant fees | | | | | | | - | | | | 1,500 | | | | (1,500 | ) |
Investor relations | | | | | | | 25,001 | | | | (2,248 | ) | | | (22,753 | ) |
Administrative expenses | | | 46,136 | | | | (7,454 | ) | | | 13,582 | | | | (52,264 | ) |
Interest expense | | | (16 | ) | | | 16 | | | | 5 | | | | - | |
Total | | $ | 59,853 | | | $ | 90,793 | | | $ | 27,839 | | | $ | (178,480 | ) |
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS’ DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains "forward-looking statements" relating to the registrant which represent the registrant's current expectations or beliefs including, statements concerning registrant’s operations, performance, financial condition and growth. For this purpose, any statement contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as "may", "anticipation", "intend", "could", "estimate", or "continue" or the negative or other comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements by their nature involve substantial risks and uncertainties, such as credit losses, dependence on management and key personnel and variability of quarterly results, ability of registrant to continue its growth strategy and competition, certain of which are beyond the registrant's control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes and results could differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements.
COMPANY HISTORY
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the information set forth in the Company’s unaudited financial statements included in this report and the audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2006 filed with the SEC on Form 10-KSB.
When ADG closed its operating subsidiary, Galaxy Telnet SRL, it became required under generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) to reset the exploration period of the Company to a start date of August 15, 2006, the date of the dissolution of the subsidiary. The following discussion and analysis covers material changes in the financial condition of Asian Dragon from August 15, 2006 without the inclusion of its terminated subsidiary.
The Company’s common stock is traded in the NASD Over-The-Counter market under the symbol “AADG” and the Company is also listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “P2J1”.
MINING PROPERTY INFORMATION
We note that the Company has acquired along with certain properties, most notably being the Jinjishan Mine, infrastructure including buildings and a formerly operating concentration mill. All of this infrastructure, without exception, has no value from an accounting or operational perspective due to its age and state of repair. The Company is, however, utilizing these facilities as a foundation for required infrastructure development and will incur costs to upgrade buildings and plants to bring them to operation.
Jinjishan Property
The Jinjishan Project is a large exploration property located in the Luoning County, Henan Province, People’s Republic of China. The mining property consists of contiguous 28.3 sq km Exploration License located in the northwest part of Luoning County. More precisely it is located in the west part of the Henan Province and in the northwest part of the Luoning County and in the Changshui community. The closest important city is Luoning. Luoning is situated at about 1300 km WNW of Shanghai, 1300 km SSW of Beijing, 270 km west of Zhengzhou the provincial capital and 130 km west of Luoyang, the prefecture of the Luoning County. Access to the Jinjishan Property is provided on a 120km large paved road which runs southwesterly to the city of Luoning. From Luoning, a paved road leads southwesterly to the town of Changshui and from that locality, a recently paved road leads northwesterly to the Jinjishan village and then to the Jinjishan mining site. The distance from Changshui to the property is approximately 10 km. This road also links Luoning to Lushi, another important city to the southwest. In Chinese, Jinjishan means the Golden Pheasant Mountain.
Shizhaigou Property
The Shizhaigou Property consists of a contiguous 9.51 sq km Exploration License of which Asian Dragon has acquired 3.22 sq km. From the large city of Luoning (70 000 inhabitants), the property is easily accessible by an all weather paved road to the village of Changshui (Hu Chih Kou) over a distance of 40 km. Then by a 19 km dirt narrow road.
Loning Property
The Loning Property consists of a 9.1 sq km Exploration Lease and is located 2 km Southwest of Asian Dragon's Jinjishan Property.
Lingbao Jinshan Property
The Lingbao Jinshan Property is situated within the jurisdiction of Lingbao City. Its Mining Permit has an area of 3.84 sq km, with a recently renewed the validity period of 5 years. The Exploration license has an area of 20.74 sq km. Several years ago the property was a state-owned but it is now privatized.
Tiepuling 819# and 846# Mining Center Sections
The Tiepuling 819# and 846# Mining Center Sections are located in located in the Henan Province of China.
Information on Henan Province
Topography
Henan Province is in the transitional area between the second and third steps of China’s fourstep terrain rising from east to west, with rolling mountains over 1000 metres above sea level in its western and plain areas and 100 metres or lower in its eastern region. Mountainous regions comprise 44.3 percent of its total area, and the plains, 55.7 percent. The highest summit of the Henan Province is the Laoyacha mountain (2413.8m) in Lingbao City. The province’s lowest point is 23.2m and is found at the point where the Huaihe River leaves the province. Henan Province is surrounded by four mountain ranges: the Taihang, Funiu, Tongbai and Dabie, which stand in its north, west and south areas, leaving subsidence basins in the intermittent area. In its middle and eastern parts there is a vast fluvial plain created by the Yellow, Huaihe and Huo He rivers.
Four rivers run across Henan, the Yellow River, Huo He River, Weihe River and Hanshui River, with the Huo He River valley covering up to 53 percent of the province. The southwestern portion is part of the Yangtze River Basin that flows to the west to the Yellow Sea. There are no significant lakes. In the project area, the relief north of the Luo He (Blue river) basin is hilly and shows relatively deep valleys running northwest with an elevation gradient reaching 200m. The highest summit of the region is the Quanbao Shan culminating at 2080 metres.
Infrastructure
Because the population of Henan exceeds 92.5 million (2000 census), the province requires good infrastructure and has strict laws concerning soil occupation (agriculture) and urbanization extensions. Road, railway and telecommunication networks are well developed in this area.
Major road ways in Henan include the Kaifeng-Luoyang Expressway, the Zhengzhou-Luoyang Expressway, the Anyang-Xinxiang Expressway, the Xuchang-Luohe Expressway, the Luoyang-Sanmenxia Expressway and the Sanmenxia-Lingbao Expressway. This last section is part of China’s longest expressway linking Lianyungang (Jiangsu Province) in the east, with Horgos (Xinjiang Region) to the
northwest. This provides a connection to neighboring Shaanxi. Most of these expressways have toll gates but the cost for traveling is reasonable. Zhengzhou is a major rail transport centre in China, as well as the location of the main railway manufacturers. The Beijing-Guangzhou line, the Jiaozuo-Zhicheng line and the Beijing-Kowloon railways cross the province from north to south.
Other railways include the Lanzhou-Lianyungang, the Jiaozuo-Xinxiang-Heze and the Mengmiao-Baofeng/Luohe-Fuyang lines run through Henan from west to east. The Euro-Asia Land Bridge (Lianyungang to Rotterdam) also passes through the city. Traffic is heavy on these railways with the circulation of numerous passenger trains but also with considerable number of trains transporting coal between the Henan collieries and the numerous thermal power plants. With rich coal resources, Henan acts as a centre for thermal power generation in China. In 1999, the installed generating capacity in Henan reached 14.8MWh, ranking the ninth in the country. Power stations have been constructed at major cities in Zhengzhou, Kaifeng, Luoyang, Pingdingshan, Anyang, Hebi, Xinxiang, Jiaozuo and Sanmenxia. Major river transport is also easily accessible. Henan has airports in Zhengzhou, Luoyang and Nanyang and international flight services are available at Zhengzhou. Chartered flights to Hong Kong and Macau are also available.
Three of the nation’s first-class optical cables and three microwave trunk lines run through the province, making it possible for Henan to have automatic long-distance transmission, digital long-distance routes and program-controlled telephone switchboards throughout the province. Its telephone exchange capacity has reached 11.2 million circuits, with 9.38 million telephone users, 3.11 million mobile phone users and 1.1 million Internet users. Telecommunications services are growing rapidly. In the first quarter of 2001, there were 1.7 million subscribers for mobile phone services, ranked ninth in the country. Recently, Henan has opened a new broadband IP network that is among the largest in China. Cellular phone communications are available in the most remote areas of the Province. The Jinjishan mining property is covered by the cellular phone network.
Henan has water reserves of 4.84 Mkw, of which 3.23 Mkw can be exploited. By the end of 2000, there were 2394 reservoirs in the province and 4.6 Mha of land were irrigated. In the Jinjishan area, water supply and sewage system, electric service for residential and industrial use supply are presently available on site. Manpower can easily be found in the area. Luoning, only 40 km from the property, is large enough and with sufficient industry to have machine and repair shops capable of major repairs.
Climate
Located between the northern sub-tropical zone and warm temperate zone, Henan Province has four distinctive seasons with complicated weather conditions. Luoning is situated in the middle of a WSW trending valley in north-central China which has an elevation of 300-1000 metres. Because it is surrounded by loess plains, and upland areas and mountains exceeding 4000 metres to the south, the climate is dominated by long intervals of light winds which tend to result in hazy and rather dry atmospheric conditions. The climate is, on average, about 5°C warmer than Beijing and slightly drier. January is the coldest time of year with temperatures in the city dropping to - 5°C at night and rising only + 5°C during the day. July is the hottest month with average temperatures of 27°C and a range of 22° -33°C during the day. Luoning receives approximately 58 cm of precipitation per year, with July through September being the wettest period receiving nearly 30 cm of rain during this period. The period December through January is quite dry receiving a total of 2.3 cm of precipitation during this period. As a result of its climate, travelers to Luoning have a reduced risk of contracting malaria, cholera, Japanese encephalitis or other diseases which may be common in coastal regions.
Population and Services
Henan Province covers an area of 16,700 sq km and during the last census (2000), the population was estimated to be 92.5 million. It has a large population with only a moderate land area. As a consequence, the population density is relatively high, with 554 people per sq km. The provincial
capital is Zhengzhou (pop. 6.3 million). Major centre are Nanyang (pop. 10.5 million), Luoyang (pop. 6.1 million), Xinxiang (pop. 5.3 million), Jiaozuo (pop. 3.2 million) and Keifeng (pop. 4.6 million). The region is rich in land resources, in mineral resources, in plant and animal resources, but much of the resources per capita are lower than China’s average. The eastern part of the province is a major grain and cotton producer. Other agricultural products include corn, soya bean, beans, canola, potatoes and peanuts. Specialties include Lingbao dates, Huiyang day lilies and common carp.
Major industries include food processing, coal, metallurgy, machinery, chemicals, petroleum refining, building materials, textiles and electronics. Zhengzhou is a major distribution centre in central China. It is known for its array of wholesale markets, including agricultural and a building materials wholesale markets. There are many places of interest and historic sites in Henan so tourism resources are also abundant. Well known tourist sites include a number of Shang ruins in or near Zhengzhou, Yin Dynasty ruins (latter part of the Shang era) in Anyang in the northeastern part of the province, the Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng and the White Horse Temple in Luoyang.
Vegetation
Henan is an important producer of the country’s wheat, corn, cotton, tobacco leaves and oil plants. In the project region, the south of the Luohe basin, the forest is clear and mostly composed of pine and deciduous trees.
Regional geology
China is subdivided into a number of geological domains which reflects current modeling of China’s evolution over time. The model is largely based on continental accretion with attendant tectonism and subduction. Movement by the Siberian Plate to the North and the Pacific-Philippines plates to the Southeast were major factors in China’s geological evolution. Henan is located on and near the southern boundary of the North China Domain and the Kunlun-Qinling Domain which represents an easterly trending structural corridor to the south of which lies the South China Domain. The early development of the Kunlun-Qinling Domain was as a shallow elongated basin separating the stable platforms to the North and South. The Variscan tectonic phase saw the final closure of the Qinling-Kunlun basin and was marked by weakening and southwards migrating volcanism, but also witnessed the most active phase of acid (granitic) intrusive activity. During the early to middle Mesozoic, volcanism was weak and intrusive activity was generally restricted to the structural breaks and shear zones which defined the margins of basins lying between mountain belts. This magmatism was predominately reflected in the emplacement of associations composed of quartz monzonite, monzogranite, syenite, granodiorite and syenogranite. During the late Mesozoic, volcanism increased and was intense locally as the circum-west Pacific magmatic belt developed. Most of this is represented by a rhyolite-dacite-andesite association together with trachyandesite-trachyte associations and alkali basalt-basaltic andesite associations. A few alkaline basic to ultrabasic rocks are present locally. Syenogranite, monzogranite, quartz monzonite, tonalite and granodiorite was emplaced at this time together locally with high level (hypabyssal) porphyries. Volcanism continued during the Cenozoic, and a few volcanoes have been active. The Axkol volcano in southern Yutian was active in 1951. These volcanic rocks generally comprise olivine basalt, alkali basalt, pyroxene andesite, picritediabase, quartz monzonite, aegirine-augite-quartz syenite and aegirine-albite granite. Gold mineralization in the Luoning area is hosted within the Kunlun-Qinling Domain or mobile belt.
The Kunlun-Qinling Domain
The parent rocks with Proterozoic sequences in the Qinling-Kunlun mobile belt were largely calc-alkaline volcano-sedimentary rocks. Having commonly undergone moderate to high grade metamorphism, these sequences are now represented by 2-mica amphibole gneisses, amphibolite, granulite, migmatite, marble, and phyllite. Some of these rocks have been dated at 2,820-2,160 Ma (zircon age ). Most generally however, metamorphic grade ranges from lower greenschist to upper amphibolite facies and lower greenschist grade metamorphism prevails in some areas, notably in the North Qin Ling Mountains where mica schists were derived from a thick volcano-flysch carbonate formation. The belt is therefore a highly complex melange of juxtaposed stratigraphic units.
The magmatic geology of the mobile belt is also complex with nine magmatic stages and five magmatic belts. Most of the magmas generated were anatectic melts. The earliest sets of rocks included basalt-dacite-rhyolite bimodal associations, basalt-andesite calc-alkaline associations, basalt-rhyolite associations and spilite-quartz keratophyre associations. The middle Proterozoic saw a Sibaoan magmatism culminating in widespread tholeiitic series (basalt-andesite-dacite) volcanism and spilite rhyolite rift volcanism accompanied by calc-alkaline granitic plutonism. Magmatism waned during the late Proterozoic.
The most active period of intrusive and volcanic activity was during the middle to late Paleozoic, when the Qinling-Kunlun Ocean was closing, and thus Caledonian rocks are well developed in the mobile belt. Basalt-andesite-rhyolite, basalt-rhyolite, alkali basalt-trachyte-pseudoleucite phonolite and spilitic volcanic activity characterized most of the belt. Four granitic intrusive belts were active at this time within which the intrusive associations included granodiorite-monzogranite, tonaliteplagiogranite, diorite-tonalite-granodiorite, monzogranite-syenogranite, diorite-tonalite and alkali granite-diabase and syenite, as well as two-feldspar alaskite and Kfeldspar alaskite found locally in the southern part of the belt.
The tectonic history of the Qinling-Kunlun mobile belt is complex and a large part of the reason why magmatism was so widespread and so protracted. The belt is subdivided into four major units which developed at three different periods of times. In addition to this, there are 20 second-order tectonic units. The complexity of this mobile belt is partially attributable to the existence of an earlier fracture zone, the Jinningian Juncture Zone, which formed during the late Proterozoic and along which the Qinling-Kunlun mobile belt largely propagated during the late Paleozoic and the north and south China blocks collided. The four major units of the Qinling-Kunlun mobile belt which were active during the Proterozoic are:
1) the southern margin of the North China Plate;
2) the Qinling-Qilian mobile belt;
3) the Paleo-Tethys mobile belt; and,
4) the northern margin of the South China plate.
During the medial Proterozoic, the southern sub-domain of the North China Plate was the northern sub-belt of the Jinningian Juncture. At this time, the northern subdomain of the South China plate bordered the paleo Qinling- Kunlun ocean. The subdomains on the north and south margins were complex structural zones undergoing protracted deformation and containing the remnants of pre-existing paleoblocks. The sub-domains are now divided into three second-order units on the north margin and eight second-order units on the south which encompass areas of localized uplift as well as localized sedimentary basins.
The Qinling-Qilian mobile belt (subdomain) is traceable for 3,000 km along a northwest trend, and is located in the east-central section of the Qinling-Kunlun structural belt (Figure No 7). To the west it abuts the Altun fracture zone and to the east it merges with the NE-trending Tancheng-Lujiang Fracture Zone. From the late Proterozoic through the Silurian, this belt underwent recurring extension and collision leading to rifting and closure. The Paleo-Tethys Mobile Belt to the south of the Qinling-Qilian mobile belt is a continental margin fold belt which contains a sea trough system of graben and horst structures similar to the Qinling-Qilian mobile belt.
The area is underlain by a series of rocks that are of upper greenschist to amphibolite metamorphic grade. Based on the aforementioned structural hierarchy, it is believed that the Jinjishan area falls into the Qilian-North Qinling Fold System. The fold system is superimposed on the area north of the Qinling-Kunlun Juncture Zone. It is composed of a layered metamorphic basement sequence of mobile-type sediments which, from base to top, is composed of early Proterozoic upper greenschist to upper amphibolite grade geosynclinal metasediments, medial to late Proterozoic arc-basin formations and late Proterozoic to early Cambrian post-orogenic
epicontinental formations composed of tillite and carbonate rocks, with localized volcanic strata as well as phosphatic and Mn-bearing rocks. These rocks were deposited in an expanding trough which reached culminated during the medial Ordovician.
The Silurian-Devonian was the main period of closing as NE-directed movement of the South China Block resulted in subduction of the trough area during the Carboniferous. Final closure of the Tethys basin occurred as a west to east scissoring at the end of the Carboniferous.
Gold mineralization
Gold has been mined in China for more than 4,000 years. In the area, mining probably began during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). Local miners exploited visible gold which was present on the weathering surface of veins exposed on the mountain sides. This area was the marketing centre to which the Emperor’s men would be sent to purchase gold from the local miners. Historical artifacts suggest that the largest nuggets were 200-300 grams.
In western Henan Province, Team One of the provincial Ministry of Land and Resources (“MOLAR”) discovered gold mineralization during the 1960’s through general geological mapping and regional geochemical sampling. This revelation directly influenced mineral exploration policy and activities in Henan and Shaanxi Provinces. Although, long recognized as a source for gold, the depletion of easily non visible gold in the Luoning area tended to discourage further activity until the 1960’s when modern exploration commenced with regional scale geological mapping and geochemical sampling programs.
The Xiao Qinling gold province, located between Tongguan in Shaanxi and Lingbao in Henan province is currently the second largest gold producing area in China. Annual production is about 15 – 23 tonnes Au. The Xiao Qinling area is underlain by gneiss, marble, quartzite, migmatite, and amphibolite of the Late Archean Taihua Group. Indosinian alkalic porphyries and dykes (213 –202 My) and Yanshanian granites are widespread. The Wenyu granite intruded the central part of the gold- rich area, and is exposed over an area of about 20 sq km.
Regional structures are dominated by the E –W-trending, north-dipping, >60-km-long Maxundao deep fault zone (from Tongguan to Lingbao). It was originally a compressional feature, but shows evidence for late extension. A series of large gold deposits, with total resources of 300 – 450 t Au, occur at intersections of second-order WNW – EW striking faults with NE and NW striking faults to the north of the first-order Maxundao fault zone.
From west to east in the Xiao Qinling gold province, gold deposits hosted in rocks of the Taihua Group are concentrated in three goldfields within a 60 x15 km corridor, 2 – 15 km north of the Maxundao fault (the Tongyu and Yanzhihe deposits), Wenyu (the Wenyu, Dongchuang, Sifangou and Yangzhaiyu deposits and Dahu (Dahu and Linghu deposits ) goldfields.
A series of 4 to 20 m wide and >4 km long quartz veins lie within second-order faults. Lesser amounts of gold occur in altered rocks along ductile – brittle shear zones and in breccia bodies. More than 1,200 gold bearing quartz veins have been discovered in this part of the Qinling gold province. Ores are noted to contain pyrite, galena, sphalerite and minor magnetite, scheelite, wolframite, molybdenite, stibnite, pyrrhotite and gold. The gangue minerals comprise quartz,calcite, ankerite, minor rutile, barite, siderite and fluorite. The alteration halos around quartz veins or shear zones comprise mainly quartz, sulphide minerals,white mica and carbonate minerals, with lesser chlorite, epidote and biotite.
A few large gold deposits in areas of Proterozoic basement in the Xiao Qinling area, such as Kangshan, Shanggong and Qiyugou, are controlled by a group of NE striking faults and shear zones, which are the second-order structures to another major E –W striking fault zone. The Shanggong(>30 t Au) and Kangshan (>20 t Au) deposits are located in the 33km-long, NE trending Kangshan – Qiliping ductile – brittle shear, south and parallel to the Huo He valley.
Mineralization is hosted in Mesoproterozoic felsic to intermediate volcanic rocks. The steeply dipping ore bodies are 250 to 750 m long and 1 to 2.8 m wide veins filling brittle structures, lenses in tension gashes, alteration bands along shear zones and brecciated country rock. The ores commonly contain anomalous Ag, Te, and Pb concentrations. Alteration halos around the ore bodies are characterized by a 1 to 3 m wide proximal sulphide –ankerite –muscovite zone, a 1 to 20 m wide pyrite – ankerite – muscovite – chlorite transitional zone and a 50 m wide distal chlorite-calcite zone.
Report on Form 10-Q/A Update:
The financial statements included herein have been restated to reflect the re-allocation of some expenses originally reported as occurring in Quarter Four of the year ended August 31, 2007. This error occurred as the result of the delayed submission of some documentation from parties in China and these expenses should have been recorded in Quarters One, Two and Three of the same year. There has also been: a re-allocation amongst expense categories for some expenses to more appropriately represent the substance of these costs; the addition of income statement data to carry forward the recording of discontinued operations; and the addition of comparative income statement data for the prior year.
Composite expense totals for the year ended August 31, 2007 are not affected by these corrections and these changes did not result in any prior period adjustments.
The expense line items affected by these corrections during the three month periods ended November 30, 2006, February 28, 2007 and May 31, 2007 are as follows:
QUARTER ONE 2007 (Three months ended November 30, 2006) | | Originally Reported Three Months Ended November 30, 2006 | | | Adjustments | | | Restated Three Months Ended November 30, 2006 | |
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Exploration expenses | | $ | 1,000,000 | | | $ | 13,733 | | | $ | 1,013,733 | |
Administrative expenses | | | 486 | | | | 46,136 | | | | 46,622 | |
Interest expense | | | 2,095 | | | | (16 | ) | | | 2,079 | |
Total | | $ | 1,002,581 | | | $ | 59,853 | | | $ | 1,062,434 | |
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Net Loss | | $ | (1,004,090 | ) | | $ | (59,853 | ) | | $ | (1,063,943 | ) |
Loss per common share, basic and diluted | | $ | (0.03 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | (0.03 | ) |
QUARTER TWO 2007 (Three months ended February 29, 2007) | | Originally Reported Three Months Ended February 29, 2007 | | | Adjustments | | | Restated Three Months Ended February 29, 2007 | |
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Exploration expenses | | $ | 1,969,770 | | | $ | 43,230 | | | $ | 2,013,000 | |
Agent fees | | | - | | | | 30,000 | | | | 30,000 | |
Investor relations | | | - | | | | 25,001 | | | | 25,001 | |
Administrative expenses | | | 25,074 | | | | (7,454 | ) | | | 17,620 | |
Interest expense | | | 2,374 | | | | 16 | | | | 2,390 | |
Total | | $ | 1,997,218 | | | $ | 90,793 | | | $ | 2,088,011 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Loss | | $ | (2,036,570 | ) | | $ | (90,793 | ) | | $ | (2,127,363 | ) |
Loss per common share, basic and diluted | | $ | (0.06 | ) | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | (0.07 | ) |
QUARTER THREE 2007 (Three months ended May 31, 2007) | | Originally Reported Three Months Ended May 31, 2007 | | | Adjustments | | | Restated Three Months Ended May 31, 2007 | |
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Agent fees | | $ | - | | | $ | 15,000 | | | $ | 15,000 | |
Professional and consultant fees | | | 61,272 | | | | 1,500 | | | | 62,772 | |
Investor relations | | | 22,769 | | | | (2,248 | ) | | | 20,521 | |
Administrative expenses | | | 5,794 | | | | 13,582 | | | | 19,376 | |
Interest expense | | | 2,748 | | | | 5 | | | | 2,753 | |
Total | | | 92,583 | | | | 27,839 | | | | 120,422 | |
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Net Loss | | $ | (1,508,266 | ) | | $ | (27,839 | ) | | $ | (1,536,105 | ) |
Loss per common share, basic and diluted | | $ | (0.05 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | (0.05 | ) |
The summary of the re-allocations is as follows:
| | Quarter One 2007 | | | Quarter Two 2007 | | | Quarter Three 2007 | | | Quarter Four 2007 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Exploration expenses | | $ | 13,733 | | | $ | 43,230 | | | $ | - | | | $ | (56,963 | ) |
Agent fees | | | - | | | | 30,000 | | | | 15,000 | | | | (45,000 | ) |
Professional and consultant fees | | | | | | | - | | | | 1,500 | | | | (1,500 | ) |
Investor relations | | | | | | | 25,001 | | | | (2,248 | ) | | | (22,753 | ) |
Administrative expenses | | | 46,136 | | | | (7,454 | ) | | | 13,582 | | | | (52,264 | ) |
Interest expense | | | (16 | ) | | | 16 | | | | 5 | | | | - | |
Total | | $ | 59,853 | | | $ | 90,793 | | | $ | 27,839 | | | $ | (178,480 | ) |
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis covers material changes in the financial condition of ADG during the three and nine month periods ended May 31, 2007.
Revenues
ADG did not earn revenues during the periods included in the financial statements in this report.
Expenses
Our operating expenses are classified into five categories:
- Exploration Expenses
- Agent Fees
- Professional & Consultant Fees
- Investor Relations
- Administrative Expenses
Exploration Expenses. Exploration Expenses for the three and nine month period ended May 31, 2007 totaled $1,415,683 and $4,442,416 respectively, the latter being comprised of $42,416 for geological reports and aggregate deposits of $4,400,000 made by the Company to World Fortune Enterprises Inc. (“WFEI”) for exploration of the various properties over the nine month period.
Agent Fees. Agent Fees are comprised of fees for work performed by our China Agent to research and source mineral property opportunities in China. During the three and nine month periods ended May 31, 2007, these fees totaled $15,000 and $45,000 respectively. We anticipate Professional & Consultant Fees will remain at current levels in the upcoming year as we implement our business plans.
Professional & Consultant Fees. Professional & Consultant Fees are primarily comprised of fees for work performed by accounting, audit and legal professionals. During the three and nine month periods ended May 31, 2007, these fees totaled $62,772 and $103,633 respectively and were primarily comprised of $70,368 in legal fees; $21,256 and $10,500 in accounting and auditor fees respectively for the nine month period. We anticipate Professional & Consultant Fees will increase substantially in the upcoming year as we implement our business plans.
Investor Relations. Investor Relations expenses comprise costs for press releases, maintenance of the Company’s website and other investor information initiatives. During previous quarters, these expenses were included in the category of Administrative expenses. Investor Relations expenses totaled $20,521 and $45,522 for the three and nine month periods ended May 31, 2007. We anticipate Investor Relations expenses will increase substantially as the Company continues its efforts to raise further capital.
Administrative Expenses. Administrative Expenses were $19,376 and $83,618 for the three and nine month periods ended May 31, 2007 and were comprised of charges for Travel, Edgar agent filing fees, stock transfer agent fees and general office expenses. We anticipate Administrative Expenses will increase substantially in the upcoming year as we implement our business plans.
Net Loss. We incurred net losses from continuing operations of $(1,536,105), or $(0.05) per share, for the three months ended May 31, 2007 and $(4,727,411), or $(0.15) per share, for the nine month period ending May 31, 2007. For the Exploration Stage period between August 15, 2006 and May 31, 2007, the Net Loss from continuing operations totaled $(4,728,835). After taking into account discontinued operations prior to August 15, 2006, the Exploration Stage loss totaled $(4,943,940).
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Since its inception, the Company has financed its cash requirements from sale of common stock and shareholder loans. Uses of funds have included activities to establish and develop our business.
The Company’s principal sources of liquidity as of May 31, 2007, consisted of cash resources of $12,971 and a shareholder loan from our President. Under the shareholder loan, loan advances to or on behalf of ADG, bear interest at 5% per annum, calculated and compounded annually, not in advance. ADG is required to repay the outstanding principal and interest at any time on demand. Prepayment of all or a portion of the outstanding principal and interest may be made by ADG at any time without notice, bonus or penalty. The amount outstanding under the shareholder loan was $226,722, as of May 31, 2007. From inception through May 31, 2007, we have raised $4,500,000 through private placements of our common shares.
Material Events and Uncertainties
Our operating results are difficult to forecast. Our prospects should be evaluated in light of the risks, expenses and difficulties commonly encountered by comparable early stage companies in rapidly evolving markets. There can be no assurance that we will successfully address such risks, expenses and difficulties.
Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. We have expensed all development costs related to our establishment.
Employees
As at May 31, 2007, we had no employees and used contracted services to perform geological work, legal services and our bookkeeping. Going forward, the Company will use consultants with specific skills to assist with various aspects of its project evaluation, due diligence, acquisition initiatives, corporate governance and property management.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATION RISK
Our reporting currency is United States Dollars (“USD”). Operations in China use the Chinese Renminbi (“RMB”) which has been informally pegged to the USD. However, China is under international pressure to adopt a more flexible exchange rate system. If the RMB were no longer pegged to the USD, rate fluctuations may have a material impact on the Company’s financial reporting. In July 2005 the Renminbi was allowed to rise 2%. As Renminbi is used for expenditures by the Company and its joint venture partner in conducting their operations in China, the fluctuation of exchange rates of Renminbi may have positive or negative impacts on the results of operations of the Company.
We have not entered into derivative contracts either to hedge existing risk or for speculative purposes.
Disclosure controls and procedures
Subsequent to the end of the period covered by this report (the “Evaluation Date”), the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (the “Certifying Officers”) of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) under the Exchange Act. Based on that evaluation, the Certifying Officers have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, the disclosure controls and procedures in place were not adequate to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us, including our consolidated subsidiaries, in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported on a timely basis in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.
The Company's design and operation of controls with respect to the process of preparing and reviewing the annual and interim financial statements are ineffective. Deficiencies identified include the inadequate segregations of duties, lack of controls over procedures used to enter transactions into the general ledger, and lack of appropriate review of the reconciliations and supporting workpapers used in the financial close and reporting process. Due to the potential pervasive effect on the financial statement account balances and disclosures and the importance of the annual and interim financial closing and reporting process, in the aggregate, management has concluded that there is more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement in our annual or interim financial statements could occur and would not be prevented or detected.
Remediation Plan
We are including information with respect to our internal control over financial reporting for the period subsequent to May 31, 2008, in order to provide readers with a current understanding of the identified significant deficiencies, as well as how they have been addressed as part of our remediation plan.
Subsequent to May 31, 2008, we have undertaken, extensive work to remediate the significant deficiencies identified in our internal control over financial reporting described above, including specific remediation initiatives described below. We have begun implementing the actions described below with respect to the identified significant deficiencies and plan to have these remedies in place by the period ended August 31, 2008.
Insufficient dedication of resources to administrative functions. We have focused intensive efforts on re-aligning management duties to ensure a number of control deficiencies related to the documentation of expenses relating to our international activities are addressed in an effective and timely manner.
Ineffective Controls related to the Entering of Transactions into the General Ledger, Preparation of Certain Account Analyses, Account Summaries, and Account Reconciliations. As a result of the adjustments made with respect to certain income statement accounts for the quarters ended November 30, 2006, February 29, 2007, and May 31, 2007, we determined a more detailed review for these accounts was necessary in connection with our quarterly and annual financial reporting process. The Company has developed a more intensive financial close process to ensure a thorough review of entering transactions into the general ledger is performed, supporting schedules are adequately prepared and/or reviewed, and that they included adequate supporting documentation.
Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls
The Company has confidence in its revised regime of internal controls and procedures. Nevertheless, the Company’s management (including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer) believes that a control system, no matter how well designed and operated can provide only reasonable assurance and cannot provide absolute assurance that the objectives of the internal control system are met, and no evaluation of internal controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company have been detected. Further, the design of an internal control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitation in all internal control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issuers and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected.
There is no litigation pending or threatened by or against us.
The following risk factors should be considered in connection with an evaluation of the business of the Company:
THE COMPANY'S LIMITED OPERATING HISTORY MAKES IT DIFFICULT FOR YOU TO JUDGE ITS PROSPECTS.
The Company has a limited operating history upon which an evaluation of the Company, its current business and its prospects can be based. You should consider any purchase of the Company's shares in light of the risks, expenses and problems frequently encountered by all companies in the early stages of its corporate development.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES ARE UNCERTAIN.
For the nine months ended May 31, 2007, the Company had an operating loss of $(4,727,411) and a working capital deficiency of $(402,523). The Company may need to raise additional capital by way of an offering of equity securities, an offering of debt securities, or by obtaining financing through a bank or other entity. The Company has not established a limit as to the amount of debt it may incur nor has it adopted a ratio of its equity to debt allowance. If the Company needs to obtain additional financing, there is no assurance that financing will be available from any source, that it will be available on terms acceptable to us, or that any future offering of securities will be successful. If additional funds are raised through the issuance of equity securities, there may be a significant dilution in the value of the Company’s outstanding common stock. The Company could suffer adverse consequences if it is unable to obtain additional capital which would cast substantial doubt on its ability to continue its operations and growth.
THE VALUE AND TRANSFERABILITY OF THE COMPANY'S SHARES MAY BE ADVERSELY IMPACTED BY THE LIMITED TRADING MARKET FOR ITS SHARES AND THE PENNY STOCK RULES.
There is only a limited trading market for the Company's shares. The Company's common stock is traded in the over-the-counter market and "bid" and "asked" quotations regularly appear on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "AADG" and the Company is also listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “P2J1”. There can be no assurance that the Company's common stock will trade at prices at or above its present level, and an inactive or illiquid trading market may have an adverse impact on the market price. In addition, holders of the Company's common stock may experience substantial difficulty in selling their securities as a result of the "penny stock rules," which restrict the ability of brokers to sell certain securities of companies whose assets or revenues fall below the thresholds established by those rules.
FUTURE SALES OF SHARES MAY ADVERSELY IMPACT THE VALUE OF THE COMPANY'S STOCK.
If required, the Company may seek to raise additional capital through the sale of common stock. Future sales of shares by the Company or its stockholders could cause the market price of its common stock to decline.
MINERAL EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES ARE SPECULATIVE IN NATURE.
Resource exploration and development is a speculative business, characterized by a number of significant risks including, among other things, unprofitable efforts resulting not only from the failure to discover mineral deposits but from finding mineral deposits which, though present, are insufficient in quantity and quality to return a profit from production. The marketability of minerals acquired or discovered by the Company may be affected by numerous factors which are beyond the control of the Company and which cannot be accurately predicted, such as market fluctuations, the proximity and capacity of milling facilities, mineral markets and processing equipment and such other factors as government regulations, including regulations relating to royalties, allowable production, importing and exporting of minerals and environmental protection, the combination of which factors may result in the Company not receiving an adequate return of investment capital.
Substantial expenditures are required to establish ore reserves through drilling, to develop metallurgical processes to extract the metal from the ore and, in the case of new properties, to develop the mining and processing facilities and infrastructure at any site chosen for mining. Although substantial benefits may be derived from the discovery of a major mineralized deposit, no assurance can be given that minerals will be discovered in sufficient quantities and grades to justify commercial operations or that funds required for development can be obtained on a timely basis. Estimates of reserves, mineral deposits and production costs can also be affected by such factors as environmental permitting regulations and requirements, weather,
environmental factors, unforeseen technical difficulties, unusual or unexpected geological formations and work interruptions. In addition, the grade of ore ultimately mined may differ from that indicated by drilling results. Short term factors relating to reserves, such as the need for orderly development of ore bodies or the processing of new or different grades, may also have an adverse effect on mining operations and on the results of operations. Material changes in ore reserves, grades, stripping ratios or recovery rates may affect the economic viability of any project.
THE COMPANY WILL BE SUBJECT TO OPERATING HAZARDS AND RISKS WHICH MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE COMPANY'S FINANCIAL CONDITION.
Mineral exploration involves many risks, which even a combination of experience, knowledge and careful evaluation may not be able to overcome. The Company's operations will be subject to all the hazards and risks normally incidental to exploration, development and production of metals, such as unusual or unexpected formations, cave-ins or pollution, all of which could result in work stoppages, damage to property and possible environmental damage. The Company does not have general liability insurance covering its operations and does not presently intend to obtain liability insurance as to such hazards and liabilities. Payment of any liabilities as a result could have a materially adverse effect upon the Company's financial condition
THE COMPANY'S ACTIVITIES WILL BE SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER INDUSTRY REGULATIONS WHICH COULD HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE COMPANY.
The Company's activities are subject to environmental regulations promulgated by government agencies from time to time. Environmental legislation generally provides for restrictions and prohibitions on spills, releases or emissions of various substances produced in association with certain mining industry operations, such as seepage from tailing disposal areas, which would result in environmental pollution. A breach of such legislation may result in imposition of fines and penalties. In addition, certain types of operations require the submission and approval of environmental impact assessments. Environmental legislation is evolving in a manner which means stricter standards and enforcement, fines and penalties for non-compliance are more stringent. Environmental assessments of proposed projects carry a heightened degree of responsibility for companies and directors, officers and employees. The cost of compliance with changes in governmental regulations could have an adverse effect on the financial condition of the Company.
The operations of the Company including exploration and development activities and commencement of production on its properties, require permits from various federal, state, provincial and local governmental authorities and such operations are and will be governed by laws and regulations governing prospecting, development, mining, production, exports, taxes, labor standards, occupational health, waste disposal, toxic substances, land use, environmental protection, mine safety and other matters. Companies engaged in the development and operation of mines and related facilities generally experience increased costs and delays in production and other schedules as a result of the need to comply with applicable laws, regulations and permits.
Failure to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and permitting requirements may result in enforcement actions, including orders issued by regulatory or judicial authorities causing operations to cease or be curtailed, and may include corrective measures requiring capital expenditures, installation of additional equipment, or remedial actions. Parties engaged in mining operations may be required to compensate those suffering loss or damage by reason of the mining activities and may have civil or criminal fines or penalties imposed for violations of applicable laws or regulations and, in particular, environmental laws.
THE COMPANY IS SUBJECT TO A VARIETY OF APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS AT THE CHINESE CENTRAL, PROVINCIAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEVELS AND, IN PRACTICE, THERE IS SOME UNCERTAINTY SURROUNDING WHICH APPROVALS ARE ACTUALLY REQUIRED TO CONDUCT CERTAIN MINING AND EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES IN VARIOUS PARTS OF CHINA.
In China, two levels of government primarily deal with the approval of the establishment of a foreign-invested joint venture in mineral exploration and mining (“Mining JV”): the central and the local (e.g., provincial or municipal). China’s Ministry of Commerce (“MOFCOM”) is the central-government-level ministry in charge of reviewing and approving the establishment of Mining JVs. Applications must be submitted to MOFCOM’s local-level counterparts for upward submission to MOFCOM. However, in practice, many provincial bureaus of commerce, such as those in Henan Province, claim final approval authority and do not forward applications to MOFCOM. To our knowledge, MOFCOM is aware of this practice but has not taken any steps to intervene or take action against Mining JVs which have been approved only at the provincial level.
Once MOFCOM, or its authorized local counterpart has issued its approval documents, the Chinese partners to the joint venture would then apply to China’s State Administration of Industry and Commerce or its authorized local counterpart for a business license. The issuance of the business license marks the legal establishment of a Mining JV and confirms the permitted scope of the Mining JV’s activities. The business license is subject to annual review and renewal.
The Ministry of Land and Resources (“MOLAR”) is the central-government-level ministry in charge of exploration and mining licenses. Generally speaking, MOLAR holds the final authority to issue exploration and mining licenses to Mining JVs; however, for projects in Henan province, it has delegated this authority to the respective provincial-level bureaus of land and resources in those provinces, for the Company’s current purposes, the Gold Bureau in particular.
COMPETITION MAY HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE COMPANY'S ABILITY TO ACQUIRE ATTRACTIVE PRECIOUS METALS PROPERTIES, WHICH MAY HAVE AN ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE COMPANY'S OPERATIONS.
Significant and increasing competition exists for the limited number of precious metals acquisition opportunities available. As a result of this competition, some of which is with large established mining companies with substantial capabilities and greater financial and technical resources than the Company, the Company may be unable to acquire attractive precious metals properties on terms it considers acceptable. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that any exploration program intended by the Company on properties it intends to acquire will yield any reserves or result in any commercial mining operation.
DOWNWARD FLUCTUATIONS IN METAL PRICES MAY SEVERELY REDUCE THE VALUE OF THE COMPANY.
The Company has no control over the fluctuations in the prices of the metals for which it is exploring. A significant decline in such prices would severely reduce the value of the Company.
THE COMPANY CURRENTLY RELIES ON CERTAIN KEY INDIVIDUALS AND THE LOSS OF ONE OF THESE CERTAIN KEY INDIVIDUALS COULD HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE COMPANY.
The Company's success depends to a certain degree upon certain key members of the management. These individuals are a significant factor in the Company's growth and success. The loss of the service of members of the management and advisory board could have a material adverse effect on the Company. In particular, the success of the Company is highly dependant upon the efforts of the President & CEO, CFO, PFO, Treasurer & Secretary, and director of the Company, John Karlsson, the loss of whose services would have a material adverse effect on the success and development of the Company.
THE COMPANY DOES NOT MAINTAIN KEY MAN INSURANCE TO COMPENSATE THE COMPANY FOR THE LOSS OF CERTAIN KEY INDIVIDUALS.
The Company does not anticipate having key man insurance in place in respect of any of its senior officers or personnel, although the Board has discussed and investigated the prospect of obtaining key man insurance for John Karlsson.
WE ARE AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY, AND THERE IS NO ASSURANCE THAT A COMMERCIALLY VIABLE DEPOSIT OR "RESERVE" EXISTS ON ANY PROPERTIES FOR WHICH THE COMPANY HAS, OR MIGHT OBTAIN, AN INTEREST.
The Company is an exploration stage company and cannot give assurance that a commercially viable deposit, or “reserve,” exists on any properties for which the Company currently has (through an option) or may have (through potential future joint venture agreements or acquisitions) an interest. Therefore, determination of the existence of a reserve depends on appropriate and sufficient exploration work and the evaluation of legal, economic, and environmental factors. If the Company fails to find a commercially viable deposit on any of its properties, its financial condition and results of operations will be materially adversely affected.
WE REQUIRE SUBSTANTIAL FUNDS MERELY TO DETERMINE WHETHER COMMERCIAL PRECIOUS METAL DEPOSITS EXIST ON OUR PROPERTIES.
Any potential development and production of the Company’s exploration properties depends upon the results of exploration programs and/or feasibility studies and the recommendations of duly qualified engineers and geologists. Such programs require substantial additional funds. Any decision to further expand the Company’s operations on these exploration properties is anticipated to involve consideration and evaluation of several significant factors including, but not limited to:
| § | Costs of bringing each property into production, including exploration work, preparation of production feasibility studies, and construction of production facilities; |
| § | Availability and costs of financing; |
| § | Ongoing costs of production; |
| § | Market prices for the precious metals to be produced; |
| § | Environmental compliance regulations and restraints; and |
| § | Political climate and/or governmental regulation and control. |
GENERAL MINING RISKS
Factors beyond our control may affect the marketability of any substances discovered from any resource properties the Company may acquire. Metal prices, in particular gold and silver prices, have fluctuated widely in recent years. Government regulations relating to price, royalties, allowable production and importing and exporting of precious metals can adversely affect the Company. There can be no certainty that the Company will be able to obtain all necessary licenses and permits that may be required to carry out exploration, development and operations on any projects it may acquire and environmental concerns about mining in general continue to be a significant challenge for all mining companies.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
On November 7, 2006, the Company accepted a subscription agreement (the “Subscription Agreement”) with one entity for the purchase of 250,000 common shares of the Company at a price of $4.00 per share for total proceeds of $1,000,000. The Company believes that such issuance is
exempt from registration under Regulation S promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, as the securities were issued to the entities through an offshore transaction which was negotiated and consummated outside of the United States.
On December 18, 2006, the Company accepted a subscription agreement (the “Subscription Agreement”) with one entity for the purchase of 400,000 common shares of the Company at a price of $5.00 per share for total proceeds of $2,000,000. The Company believes that such issuance is exempt from registration under Regulation S promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, as the securities were issued to the entities through an offshore transaction which was negotiated and consummated outside of the United States.
On April 2, 2007, the Company accepted a subscription agreement (the “Subscription Agreement”) with one entity for the purchase of 300,000 common shares of the Company at a price of $5.00 per share for total proceeds of $1,500,000. The Company believes that such issuance is exempt from registration under Regulation S promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, as the securities were issued to the entities through an offshore transaction which was negotiated and consummated outside of the United States.
The funds received from the investors mentioned above have been and will be used primarily for property exploration expenses.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
The Company has no senior securities outstanding.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
During the quarter ended May 31, 2007, no matters were submitted to a vote of the Company's security holders, through the solicitation of proxies or otherwise.
There is no other information to record under this Item.
Number | | Exhibit Description |
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3.1 | | Articles of Incorporation* |
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3.2 | | Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation* |
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3.3 | | Bylaws* |
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10.1 | | Joint Venture Option Agreement with World Fortune Enterprises Inc. regarding the Jinjishan Property** |
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10.2 | | Agency and Cooperative Agreement with World Fortune Enterprise Inc.** |
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10.3 | | Joint Venture Option Agreement with World Fortune Enterprises Inc. regarding the Shizhaigou Property*** |
10.4 | | Joint Venture Option Agreement with World Fortune Enterprises Inc. regarding the Loning Property*** |
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10.5 | | Joint Venture Option Agreement with World Fortune Enterprises Inc. regarding the Lingbao Jinshan Property*** |
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* Filed as an exhibit to our registration statement on Form SB-2 filed March 22, 2005 and incorporated herein by this reference
** Filed as exhibits to our quarterly report for QI-07 on Form 10-Q filed January 22, 2007 and incorporated herein by this reference
*** Filed as exhibits to our quarterly report for QII-07 on Form 10-Q filed April 16, 2007 and incorporated herein by this reference
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
ASIAN DRAGON GROUP INC.
/s/ John Karlsson
John Karlsson
President & CEO, CFO, PFO,
Secretary & Treasurer, and Director
Dated: October 2, 2008