We spent $14,000 on the Chita claims and filed an assessment report with the B.C. Ministry of Energy and Mines. In order to keep the claims in good standing, we have to make minimum expenditures on the claims and filed an assessment report with the B.C. Mineral Titles Branch. We maintained the Chita claims through July 31, 2007. On July 31, 2007, we attempted to pay the renewal fees prior to the expiration on the B.C. Ministry of Energy and Mines - Mineral Titles Online system; however, due to technical problems the system was not available to process payments. Section 35(1) of the Mineral Tenure Act operates such that a mineral or placer claim forfeits automatically when exploration and development work or payment instead of work has not been registered by the end of the expiry date of the claim. We have been informed that this statutory provision is not set aside due to the unavailability of Mineral Titles Online system, and our claims expired. The Chita claims were claimed by another party. We are currently in the process of evaluating our legal and other options for reinstating our claims. The mineral claims were recorded in the name of our wholly owned subsidiary, Banner Exploration Ltd.
There can be no assurance that we will be able to reinstate our interests in the Chita claims. Our failure to do so may have a material adverse affect on our business and results of operations.
Pursuant to the Property Acquisition Agreement dated February 1, 2005, Banner acquired a 100% undivided mineral interest in the Chita claims from Valor Mines Inc. (“Valor”) and as consideration Banner issued 320,000 common shares to Valor. Valor retained a 2.5% Net Smelter Return Royalty on the mineral claims, but Banner has a right to repurchase 1.5% of the Net Smelter Return Royalty interest at a price of $1,000,000 within 12 months from commencement of commercial production. Under the Property Acquisition Agreement, we will have to pay Valor $25,000 per year as advance royalties commencing February 1, 2008. If we fail to pay Valor the $25,000 by February 1, 2008, we must transfer ownership of the mineral claims back to Valor. Valor has agreed to provide geological consulting services for the claims at standard commercial prices if requested by us.
The Chita claims consist of seven mineral claims representing a total of 70 units that has been staked and recorded as a four post claim. In the Province of British Columbia, each unit equals 25 hectares. The following table sets forth the details of the claim.
Net Smelter Return means generally the gross proceeds received by the Company from the sale of minerals produced from the Chita claims to a party that is arm’s length to the Company, less all amounts previously paid by the Company to Valor before commencement of commercial production of minerals, and less costs related to insurance, transportation, sales, marketing, taxes and charges.
We were informed that the Chita claims expired on July 31, 2007 and were claimed by another party after the Mineral Titles Online System was unavailable and we were unable to pay the maintenance fees.
Our business plan, assuming we can reinstate our Chita claims, is to proceed with the exploration of the Chita claims to determine whether there are commercially exploitable reserves of gold or other base and precious metals. In February 2005, Mr. Glen Macdonald, P.Geo. was hired by Banner to provide an initial Geology Report on the Chita claims. The purpose of this report was to evaluate the area of the claim group, and the prior exploration work conducted on the claims, and to recommend an exploration program.
Mr. Macdonald recommended an initial exploration program consisting of geological sampling and mapping program on the property. In July 2005, we hired an independent geological consulting services company whose field crew carried out a program of mapping and sampling on the property and filed an assessment report with the BC Ministry of Energy and Mines.
Rock samples were selected from various rock units to be analyzed by thin section and whole rock chemical analysis. Several copper mineralized breccia samples were collected to be tested for gold content.
Further work is required to acquire additional samples from the anomalous areas and to trace them out along strike. Geological mapping of the rock units is required. It will be necessary to determine if the geological trend is going off the property and, if so, whether additional claims will be required.
Exploration in 2006
In June and July 2006, the same independent geological consulting services company field crew carried out a follow-up program of sampling on the property. However, the 2006 exploration season in British Columbia was unusually busy and the independent geological consulting services company was unable to initiate its assessment report until December 2006. On December 21, 2006, we filed notice with the BC Ministry of Energy and Mines of mineral claim exploration and development work for Cdn$6,000 which kept the claims in good standing until May 29, 2007. We subsequently paid cash in lieu of work of $1,206 to extend the good standing date until June 30, 2007. We then notified the BC Ministry of Energy and Mines that due to weather and snow pack conditions its exploration program would be delayed beyond June 30, 2007 and that we will file an assessment report to keep the Chita claims in good standing once the exploration work could be completed. We are working to keep the Chita claims in good standing.
Rock samples were selected from various rock units to be analyzed by thin section and whole rock chemical analysis. Several copper mineralized breccia samples were collected to be tested for gold content.
Further work is required to acquire additional samples from the anomalous areas and to trace them out along strike. Geological mapping of the rock units is required. It will be necessary to determine if the geological trend is going off the property and, if so, whether additional claims will be required.
Recommended Exploration Program 2007
We anticipate we will, assuming we are able to reinstate our Chita claims, undertake field work in the summer of 2007, weather and snow pack conditions permitting. Depending on the results of the initial exploration program, if our geologist recommends a follow-up program in 2007, we plan to follow-up with more detailed mapping and sampling at an estimated minimum cost of $15,000, assuming adequate financing is available. We may conduct more detailed geophysical surveys utilizing more sensitive geophysical techniques to enhance the data that currently exists on the claims and focus specifically upon the presently known mineralized areas. We will do more prospecting to better understand the significance of the results of the earlier exploration programs and guide future work.
Additionally, assuming we are able to reinstate our Chita claims, we have been reviewing a potentially expanded field season in 2007 (subject to final analysis, budget availability, and independent recommendations). We have been approached by our neighboring mineral tenure holders to join them in a regional airborne survey (dighem em / magnetic geophysical survey). The advantage to the Company is significant in that being a part of a large regional program is extremely cost effective (overall program in excess of $145,000) with our share being approximately $30,000. If we were to contract the same survey independently, we estimate that the cost would be closer to $50,000. We will be required to raise additional capital to fund this exploration program if we elect to proceed.
Further, we are also reviewing a program (subject to final analysis, budget availability, and independent recommendations) for a trenching program which would allow geologists to sample “fresh rock” as the surface rocks are extremely weathered and leached (cretaceous period between 65 and 135 million years old). We estimate that this program will cost us approximately $100,000. We will be required to raise additional capital to fund this exploration program if we elect to proceed.
On June 30, 2007 we had cash on hand of $41,655 and a working capital deficit of $1,510. Current liabilities at June 30, 2007 included unsecured loans payable to two shareholders of $9,640, $5,231 payable to a former officer and director for rent and management services and $2,840 payable to directors for expenses incurred on behalf of the company. During the quarter ended June 30, 2007, we repaid $5,000 of the outstanding amount owed to a shareholder under an unsecured loan. During the quarter ended June 30, 2007, we recognized a total of $3,000 for services and a total of $1,500 for rent donated by Robert Krause, our President and Treasurer. We anticipate that Mr. Krause will continue to donate services and rent until we have sufficient working capital to pay his salary and rent. We do not have sufficient funds to satisfy our on-going working capital requirements for the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2007 or the fiscal year ending March 31, 2008. We anticipate that we will be required to raise additional financing during the quarter ending September 30, 2007 to fund our on-going working capital requirements.
We are currently evaluating our options for reinstating our Chita claims and, if successful, a possible 2007/2008 work program, which will require us to raise additional capital beyond our working capital requirements. If we are unable to reinstate our Chita claims, we intend to pursue other business opportunities.
We are presently exploring opportunities to raise additional funding in the form of equity or debt. However, we cannot provide investors with any assurance that we will be able to raise sufficient funding from the sale of our common
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stock to fund additional phases of the exploration program should we decide to proceed or acquire or pursue new business opportunities. We do not have any arrangements in place for any future equity financing.
We anticipate that we will incur the following expenses over the next 12 months:
| (1) | $15,000 in connection with our currently planned geological work program, if any, which may increase depending on our ability to raise additional financing; and |
| (2) | $60,000 for operating and administrative expenses. |
We do not have plans to purchase any significant equipment or change the number of our employees during the next 12 months. We may also pursue business opportunities in other industries or acquire other properties although we have no current plans or arrangements to do so.
Results of Operations
During the quarter ended June 30, 2007, we had total expenses of $25,722 ($12,402 – 2006), which included management fees of $3,000 ($3,000 - 2006), rent of $1,500 ($1,500 – 2006), profession service fees of $17,025 ($7,900 – 2006), mineral property costs of $1,430 (nil – 2006) and general and administrative expenses of $2,767 ($2 – 2006). Total expenses increased by $13,320 or 105% from $12,402 for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 to $25,722 for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, as overall costs increased as a result of increased costs related to our SEC reporting obligations and increased accounting and auditing expenses. We anticipate total expenses will continue to increase during the remainder of 2007 and into 2008.
During the quarter ended June 30, 2007, we had a comprehensive loss of $25,722, compared to $12,402 for the same period in 2006.
During the quarter ended June 30, 2007, we used cash of $12,987 in operating activities, and we used cash of $5,000 for the repayment of a loan due to a shareholder. We also used cash of $1,612 as a result of the effect of fluctuation in exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and Canadian dollar.
We have not attained profitable operations and are dependent upon obtaining financing to pursue exploration activities. For these reasons our auditors stated in their report that they have substantial doubt we will be able to continue as a going concern.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to investors.
Contractual Obligations
As of June 30, 2007, we had no non-cancelable contractual obligations.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Our management routinely makes judgments and estimates about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain.
We have identified certain accounting policies, described below, that are most important to the portrayal of our current financial condition and results of operations. Our significant accounting policies are disclosed in Note 2 to the audited financial statements included in this Quarterly Report.
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| Exploration Stage Enterprise |
The Company’s financial statements are prepared using the accrual method of accounting and according to the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 7 (“SFAS 7”), “Accounting and Reporting for Development Stage Enterprises”, as it devotes substantially all of its efforts to acquiring and exploring mineral properties. Until such properties are acquired and developed, the Company will continue to prepare its financial statements and related disclosures in accordance with entities in the exploration stage.
| Mineral Property Acquisition Payments and Exploration Costs |
The Company follows a policy of expensing exploration expenditures until a production decision is made 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.
Management periodically reviews the carrying value of its investments in mineral leases and claims with internal and external mining related professionals. A decision to abandon, reduce or expand a specific project is based upon many factors including general and specific assessments of mineral deposits, anticipated future mineral prices, anticipated future costs of exploring, developing and operating a production mine, the expiration term and ongoing expenses of maintaining mineral properties and the general likelihood that the Company will continue exploration on such project. The Company does not set a pre-determined 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 the 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.
The accumulated costs of properties that are developed on the stage of commercial production will be amortized to operations through unit-of-production depletion.
The Company periodically reviews its long-lived assets when applicable to determine if any events or changes in circumstances have transpired which indicate that the carrying value of its assets may not be recoverable, pursuant to guidance established in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144 (“SFAS 144”), “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived Assets”. The Company determines impairment by comparing the undiscounted future cash flows estimated to be generated by its assets to their respective carrying amounts. If impairment is deemed to exist, the assets will be written down to fair value.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
| Environmental Protection and Reclamation Costs |
The operations of the Company have been, and may in the future be affected from time to time in varying degrees by changes in environmental regulations, including those for future removal and site restorations costs. Both the likelihood of new regulations and their overall effect upon the Company may vary from region to region and are not predictable.
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Environmental expenditures that relate to ongoing environmental and reclamation programs are charged against statements of operations as incurred or capitalized and amortized depending upon their future economic benefits. The Company does not currently anticipate any material capital expenditures for environmental control facilities because its property holding is at an early stage of exploration.
ITEM 3. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the specified time periods. As of the end of the period covered by this report, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the evaluation, which disclosed no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective and that our disclosure controls and procedures were adequately designed and are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in applicable rules and forms. In addition, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have determined that the disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that are filed under the Exchange Act are accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13(a)-15(f) or 15(d)-15(f)) that occurred during the Company’s the period covered by this quarterly report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULT UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Exhibit 31.1 Certification of Robert Krause, President and Treasurer, of Banner Resources Inc. pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Exhibit 32.1 Certification of Robert Krause, President and Treasurer, of Banner Resources Inc., pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: August 20, 2007
BANNER RESOURCES INC.
Robert Krause, President and Treasurer
(Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
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