1 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on ______________, 2000. Registration No. _______________ ===================================================================== SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ------------------------ FORM SB-2 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ARDENT MINES LIMITED (Name of small business issuer in its charter) Nevada 1081 88-0471870 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or Other (Primary Standard (IRS Employer Jurisdiction of Industrial Identification #) Organization) Classification Code) ARDENT MINES LIMITED Conrad C. Lysiak, Esq. 1160 - 1040 West Georgia Street 601 West First Avenue, Suite 503 Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6E 4H1 Spokane, Washington 99201 (604) 605-0885 (509) 624-1475 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address and telephone of (Name, address and telephone registrant's executive office) number of agent for service) APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE TO THE PUBLIC: As soon as practicable after the effective date of this Registration Statement. If this Form is filed to register additional common stock for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. [ ] If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434, please check the following box. [ ] ===================================================================== 2 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Aggregate Securities Amount To Be Offering Price Offering Registration To Be Registered Registered Per Share Price Fee Common Stock: 2,000,000 Shares $0.10 $200,000 $ 100.00 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT SHALL FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(a) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE COMMISSION, ACTING PURSUANT TO SAID SECTION 8(a), MAY DETERMINE. 3 Prospectus ARDENT MINES LIMITED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK No Minimum - 2,000,000 Maximum Prior to this offering, there has been no public market for the common stock. We are offering up to a total of 2,000,000 shares of common stock on a best efforts, no minimum, 2,000,000 shares maximum. The offering price is $0.10 per share. There is no minimum number of shares that we have to sell. There will be no escrow account. All money received from the offering will be immediately used by us and there will be no refunds. The offering will be for a period of 90 days from the effective date and may be extended for an additional 90 days if we so choose to do so. Investing in the common stock involves risks. See "Risk Factors" starting at page 6. - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Price Aggregate Proceeds Per Share Offering Price to Us - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Common Stock $0.10 $200,000 $150,000 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense. The date of this prospectus is _________________, 2001. 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. SUMMARY OF PROSPECTUS . . . . . . . 5 RISK FACTORS . . . . . . . . . 6 RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH OUR COMPANY . . . . 6 RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS OFFERING . . . 8 USE OF PROCEEDS . . . . . . . . 9 DETERMINATION OF OFFERING PRICE . . . . . 10 DILUTION OF THE PRICE YOU PAY FOR YOUR SHARES . . 11 PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION; TERMS OF THE OFFERING . . . 12 BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . 14 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS . . 18 MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . 20 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION . . . . . . . 21 PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS . . . . . . 22 DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES . . . . . . 23 CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS . . . . . . . 24 LITIGATION . . . . . . . . . 24 EXPERTS . . . . . . . . . . 24 LEGAL MATTERS . . . . . . . . . 24 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS . . . . . . . 25 5 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY OF PROSPECTUS - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This summary provides an overview of selected information contained in this prospectus. It does not contain all the information you should consider before making a decision to purchase the shares we are offering. You should very carefully and thoroughly read the more detailed information in this prospectus, and particularly the Risk Factors section, review our financial statements and review all other information that is incorporated by reference in this prospectus. Summary Information about Our Company We are an exploration company. We own one property. We intend to explore for gold on our property. We incorporated in the State of Nevada on July 27, 2000 and we have not generated any revenues from operations. See the "Business" section for a more detailed description of our business operations. On August 10, 2000 we issued 5,000,000 shares of common stock to Reid Anderson and Taras Chebountchak, our officers and directors pursuant to the exemption from registration contained in Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. Our administrative office is located at 1040 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6E 4H1, telephone (604) 605- 0885 and our registered statutory office is located at 5844 South Pecos Road, Suite D, Las Vegas, Nevada 89120. Our fiscal year end is June 30. The Offering Following is a brief summary of this offering. Please see the "Plan of Distribution; Terms of the Offering" in this prospectus for a more detailed description of the terms of the offering. Securities Being Offered . . Up to 2,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.00001. Offering Price per Share . $ 0.10 Offering Period . . . The shares are being offered for a period not to exceed 90 days, unless extended by our board of directors for an additional 90 days. Net Proceeds to Our Company . Approximately $150,000. See "Use of Proceeds." Use of Proceeds . . We will use the proceeds to pay for offering expenses, research and exploration. See "Use of Proceeds." Number of Shares Outstanding Before the Offering . . 5,000,000 See "Description of Securities." Number of Shares Outstanding After the Offering . . . 7,000,000 See "Description of Securities." 6 We will sell the shares in this offering through Reid Anderson, one of our officers and directors. We are not listed for trading on any exchange or an automated quotation system. Because we are not listed for trading on any exchange or automated quotation system, you may not be able to resell your shares. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- RISK FACTORS - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider the following risk factors before deciding to invest in the common stock. Risks Associated with our company: 1. We lack an operating history. We were incorporated in July 2000 and we have not started our proposed business operations or realized any revenues. We have no operating history upon which an evaluation of our future success or failure can be made. Our net loss since inception is $274,562. Our ability to achieve and maintain profitability and positive cash flow is dependent upon * our ability to locate a profitable mineral property * our ability to generate revenues * our ability to reduce exploration costs. Based upon current plans, we expect to incur operating losses in future periods. This will happen because there are expenses associated with the research and exploration of our mineral properties. We cannot guarantee that we will be successful in generating revenues in the future. Failure to generate revenues will cause us to go out of business. 2. We have no known ore reserves and we cannot guarantee we will find any gold or if we find gold that production will be profitable. We have no known ore reserves. We have not identified any gold on the property and we cannot guaranty we will ever find any gold. Even if we find that there is gold on our property, we cannot guaranty that we will be able to recover the gold. Even if we recover gold, we cannot guaranty that we will make a profit. 3. We must complete this offering to raise money for exploration. We are in the very early exploration state and need the proceeds from our offering to start exploring for gold. Since there is no minimum and no refunds on sold shares, you may be investing in a company that will not have the funds necessary to commence its operations. 7 4. Weather interruptions in the province of British Columbia may affect and delay our proposed exploration operations. Our proposed exploration work can only be performed approximately five to six months out of the year. This is because rain and snow cause roads leading to our claims to be impassible during four months of the year. When roads are impassible, we are unable to work and generate income. 5. Because we are small and do not have much capital, we must limit our exploration. Because we are small and do not have much capital, we must limit our exploration. There are other larger exploration companies that could and probably would spend more time and money in exploring our property. 6. We may not have access to all of the supplies and materials we need. Competition and unforeseen limited sources of supplies in the industry could result in occasional spot shortages of supplies, such as dynamite, and certain equipment such as bulldozers and excavators that we might need to conduct exploration. We have not attempted to locate or negotiate with any suppliers of products, equipment or materials. We will attempt to locates products, equipment and materials after this offering is complete. If we cannot find the products and equipment we need, we will have to suspend our exploration plans until we do find the products and equipment we need. 7. We must find and development an ore reserve to be successful. Our success depends on finding and developing an ore reserve. If we don't find an ore reserve containing gold or we cannot develop the ore reserve, either because we do not have the money to do it or because it is not economically feasible to do it, we will cease operations and you will loose your investment. 8. We may not have enough money to complete our exploration. We may not have enough money to complete our exploration of our property. If it turns our that we have not raised enough money to complete our exploration program, we will try to raise additional funds from a second public offering, a private placement or loans. At the present time, we have not made any plans to raise additional money and there is no assurance that we would be able to raise additional money in the future. In we need additional money and can't raise it, we will have to suspend or cease operations. 8 Risks associated with this offering: 9. Because we are a penny stock, you may not be able to sell our shares. Our common stock is defined as a "penny stock" under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, and its rules. Because we are a penny stock, you may be unable to resell our shares. Also, the Exchange Act and the penny stock rules impose additional sales practice and disclosure requirements on broker-dealers who sell our securities to persons other than certain accredited investors. As a result, fewer broker/dealers are willing to make a market in our stock and it may effect the level of news coverage you receive. 10. After this offering, control of the company will remain with Messrs. Anderson and Chebountchak. Even if we sell all 2,000,000 shares of common stock in this offering, Messrs. Anderson and Chebountchak will still own 5,000,000 shares and will continue to control us. As a result, after completion of this offering, regardless of the number of shares we sell, Messrs. Anderson and Chebountchak will be able to elect all of our directors and control our operations. Our articles of incorporation do not provide for cumulative voting. Cumulative voting is a process that allows a shareholder to multiply the number of shares he owns times the number of directors to be elected. That number is the total votes a person can cast for all of the directors. Those votes can be allocated in any manner to the directors being elected. Cumulative voting, in some cases, will allow a minority group to elect at least one director to the board. 11. Benefits to Messrs. Anderson and Chebountchak. Messrs. Anderson and Chebountchak, our only shareholders will receive a substantial benefit from your investment. They are supplying the property to be explored which is valued at $54, paid initial expenses of $,1,798 000 and cash of $100. You, on the other hand, will be providing all of the cash for our operations. As a result, if we cease operations for any reason, you will loose your investment while Messrs Anderson and Chebountchak will loose only approximately $1,952. 12. Messrs. Anderson and Chebountchak's control can have a depressive effect on the price of stock. Because Messrs. Anderson and Chebountchak will control us after the offering, regardless of the number of shares sold, your ability to cause a change in the course of our operations is eliminated. As such, the value attributable to the right to vote is gone. This could result in a reduction in value to the shares you own because of the ineffective voting power. 9 13. There is no public trading market for our common stock. There is currently no public trading market for our common stock. Therefore there is no central place, such as stock exchange or electronic trading system, to resell your shares. If you do want to resell your shares, you will have to locate a buyer and negotiate your own sale. 14. There is no minimum number of shares that must be sold and we will not refund any funds to you. There is no minimum number of shares that must be sold in this offering, even if we raise a nominal amount of money. Any money we receive will be immediately appropriated by us. We may not raise enough money to start or complete exploration. No money will be refunded to you under any circumstances. 15. Sales of common by our officers and directors will likely cause the market price for the common stock to drop. A total of 5,000,000 shares of stock were issued to our two officers and directors. They paid an average price of $0.055. They will likely sell a portion of their stock if the market price goes above $0.10. If they do sell there stock into the market, the sales may cause the market price of the stock to drop. Cautionary statement regarding forward looking statements. Some discussions in this prospectus may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by us in this prospectus. Such factors include, those discussed in "Risk Factors," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Business," as well as those discussed elsewhere in this prospectus. Forward-looking statements are often identified by words like: believe, expect, estimate, anticipate, intend, project and similar expressions, or words which, by their nature, refer to future events. - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- USE OF PROCEEDS - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Our offering is being made on a "best efforts - no minimum basis." The net proceeds to us after deducting offering expenses of $50,000 will be $150,000 if all of the shares are sold. The first $50,000 raised will be used offering expenses. We will use the net proceeds as follows: 10 Amount raised $ 50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 Allocation Offering expenses $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 Exploration $ 0 $ 50,000 $ 100,000 $ 140,000 Working capital $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 10,000 Exploration expenditures consist of consulting services, costs of obtaining geologic literature, and costs of obtaining personal interviews with geologists, mining engineers and others familiar with the properties. Exploration expenditures also include the cost of mapping, geophysical testing, geochemical testing, and digging trenches, pits and tunnels. We are not going to spend any sums of money or implement our exploration program until this offering is completed. We have allocated a wide range of money for exploration. That is because we do not know how much will ultimately be needed for exploration. If we are successful in immediately finding gold, we will stop exploring and go on to develop the property. Costs of exploring will then cease. On the other hand if we do not immediately find gold, we will continue to explore for gold on the property. If we have to continue to explore for gold, the costs of exploration will increase. Working capital is the cost related to operating our office. It is comprised of expenses for telephone service, mail, stationary, accounting, acquisition of office equipment and supplies, and the salary of for one secretary, if needed. While we currently intend to use the proceeds of this offering substantially in the manner set forth above, we reserve the right to reassess and reassign such use if, in the judgement of our board of directors, such changes are necessary or advisable. At present, no material changes are contemplated. Should there be any material changes in the above projected use of proceeds in connection with this offering, we will issue an amended prospectus reflecting the same. - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINATION OF OFFERING PRICE - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The price of the shares we are offering was arbitrarily determined in order for us to raise up to a total of $200,000 in this offering. The offering price bears no relationship whatsoever to our assets, earnings, book value or other criteria of value. Among the factors considered were: * our lack operating history * the proceeds to be raised by the offering * the amount of capital to be contributed by purchasers in this offering in proportion to the amount of stock to be retained by our existing Stockholders, and * our relative cash requirements. 11 See "Plan of Distribution; Terms of the Offering." - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DILUTION OF THE PRICE YOU PAY FOR YOUR SHARES - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Dilution" represents the difference between the offering price and the net tangible book value per share immediately after completion of this offering. "Net tangible book value" is the amount that results from subtracting total liabilities and intangible assets from total assets. Dilution arises mainly as a result of our arbitrary determination of the offering price of the shares being offered. Dilution of the value of the shares you purchase is also a result of the lower book value of the shares held by our existing stockholders. See "Principal Stockholders." As of October 31, 2000, the net tangible book value of our shares of common stock was of $138 or approximately nil per share based upon 5,000,000 shares outstanding. Upon completion of this offering the net tangible book value of the 7,000,000 shares to be outstanding, assuming all shares are sold, will be $150,138, or approximately $0.02 per share. The net tangible book value of the shares held by our existing stockholders will be increased by $0.02 per share without any additional investment on their part. You will incur an immediate dilution from $0.10 per share to $0.02 per share. After completion of this offering, you will own approximately 28.57% of the total number of shares then outstanding shares for which you will have made a cash investment of $200,000, or $0.10 per share. Our existing stockholders will own approximately 71.43% of the total number of shares then outstanding, for which they have made contributions of cash and/or services and/or other assets, totaling $275,000, or approximately $0.055 per share. The following table compares the differences of your investment in our shares with the investment of our existing stockholders. EXISTING STOCKHOLDERS Price per share . . . . . . . . $ 0.055 Net tangible book value per share before offering . . Nil Net tangible book value per share after offering . $ 0.02 Increase to present stockholders in net tangible book value per share after offering . . . . . $ 0.02 Capital contributions . . . . . . . $ 275,000 Number of shares outstanding before the offering . . 5,000,000 Number of shares after offering held by existing stockholders . . . . . 5,000,000 Percentage of ownership after offering . . . . 71.43% 12 PURCHASERS OF SHARES IN THIS OFFERING Price per share . . . . . . . . . $ 0.10 Dilution per share . . . . . . . . $ 0.08 Net tangible book value per share after the offering . $ 0.02 Capital contributions . . . . . . . $ 200,000 Number of shares after offering held by public investors . . . . . . 2,000,000 Percentage of ownership after offering . . . . 28.57% - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION; TERMS OF THE OFFERING - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Offering Will Be Sold By One of Our Officers We are offering up to a total of 2,000,000 shares of common stock on a best efforts, no minimum, 2,000,000 shares maximum. The offering price is $0.10 per share. There is no minimum number of shares that we have to sell. There will be no escrow account. All money received from the offering will be immediately used by us and there will be no refunds. The offering will be for a period of 90 days from the effective date and may be extended for an additional 90 days if we so choose to do so. There is no minimum number of shares that must be sold in this offering. Any money we receive will be immediately appropriated by us for the uses set forth in the Use of Proceeds section of this prospectus. No funds will be placed in an escrow account during the offering period and no money will be returned once the subscription has been accepted by us. We will sell the shares in this offering through Reid Anderson, one of our officers and directors. Mr. Anderson will receive no commission from the sale of any shares. Mr. Anderson will not register as a broker-dealer pursuant to Section 15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in reliance upon Rule 3a4-1. Rule 3a4-1 sets forth those conditions under which a person associated with an Issuer may participate in the offering of the Issuer's securities and not be deemed to be a broker-dealer. The conditions are that: 1. None of such persons are subject to a statutory disqualification, as that term is defined in Section 3(a)(39) of the Act, at the time of his participation; and, 2 None of such persons are compensated in connection with his or her participation by the payment of commissions or other remuneration based either directly or indirectly on transactions in securities; and 3. None of such persons are, at the time of his participation, an associated person of a broker-dealer; and 13 4. All of such persons meet the conditions of Paragraph (a)(4)(ii) of Rule 3a4-1 of the Exchange Act, in that they (A) primarily perform, or are intended primarily to perform at the end of the offering, substantial duties for or on behalf of the Issuer otherwise than in connection with transactions in securities; and (B) are not a broker or dealer, or an associated person of a broker or dealer, within the preceding twelve (12) months; and (C) do not participate in selling and offering of securities for any Issuer more than once every twelve (12) months other than in reliance on Paragraphs (a)(4)(i) or (a)(4)(iii). We intend to advertise and hold investment meetings in various states where the offering will be registered. We will also distribute the prospectus to potential investors at the meetings and to our friends and relatives who are interested in us and a possible investment in the offering. Offering period and expiration date This offering will commence on the date of this prospectus and continue for a period of 90 days. We may extend the offering period for an additional 90 days, or unless the offering is completed or otherwise terminated by us. Procedures for purchasing shares If you decide to purchase any shares in this offering, you must 1. execute and deliver a subscription agreement. A subscription agreement is your acceptance of our offer to sell you shares of common stock. We will review your executed subscription agreement and decide if we will accept your offer to buy or our shares. If we do, the subscription agreement will be signed by us and a copy will be returned to you. 2. deliver a check or certified funds to us for acceptance or rejection. All checks for the purchase of shares must be made payable to "ARDENT MINES LIMITED." Right to Reject Subscriptions We have the right to accept or reject subscriptions in whole or in part, for any reason or for no reason. All monies from rejected subscriptions will be returned immediately by us to the subscriber, without interest or deductions. Subscriptions for securities will be accepted or rejected within 48 hours after we receive them. 14 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- BUSINESS - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- General We were incorporated in the State of Nevada on July 27, 2000. We are engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mining properties. We maintain our statutory registered agent's office at 5844 South Pecos Road, Suite D, Las Vegas, Nevada 89120 and our business office is located at 1040 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6E 4H1. Our telephone number is (604) 605-0885. Background We are an exploration stage company. There is no assurance that a commercially viable mineral deposit exists on our property. Further exploration will be required before a final evaluation as to the economic and legal feasibility is determined. In August 2000, Reid Anderson our President and a member of the board of directors, acquired one mineral property containing eight mining claim in British Columbia, Canada by arranging the staking of the same through a third party. Canadian jurisdictions allow a mineral explorer to claim of portion of available Crown lands as its exclusive area for exploration by depositing posts or other visible markers to indicate a claimed area. The claimed area is a claim the process of posting the area is known as staking. Mr. Anderson paid the unrelated third party $1,282 to stake the claims. The claims are recorded in Mr. Anderson's name for tax purposes, however, title to the claims has been conveyed to us by an unrecorded deed. To date we have not performed any work on our property. The claims are recorded in Mr. Anderson's name to a avoid paying additional fees, however, title to the claims has been conveyed to us by an unrecorded warranty deed. Under British Columbia provincial law, if the deed is recorded in our name, we will have to pay a minimum of $500.00 and file other documents since we are a foreign corporation in Canada. We have decided that if gold is discovered on the property and it is economical to remove the gold, we will record the deed, pay the additional tax, and file as a foreign corporation. Location and Access The property is located on Copperkettle Creek, approximately three miles upstream from its confluence with Kettle Creek. It is on the eastern slope of Beaverdale Range of the Monashee Mountains. The claims lie approximately thirty miles east of the town of Penticton, British Columbia. The property can be accessed by traveling north on Highway 33 from Rock Creek to the town of Westbridge. At Westbridge the Monashee Highway extends north for approximately thirty miles to north of the village of Christian Valley. A fair logging road, passable by car, 15 leads northwest over the ridge and down to the confluence of Sandrift Creek and Copperkettle Creek, to the property and five miles. This road continues northwest along the south side of Copperkettle Creek for several miles. Numerous overgrown logging roads cross the property. The property is also approximately one hour by car from Rock Creek which contains banking facilities and a supermarket. Physiography The property is lies between elevations of 2,800 feet and 3,800 feet. Slopes are in the range of 20 to 40 degrees with occasional bluffs. Vegetation consists mainly of fir; larch and pine, much of it mature second growth. The property is snow-free from June to November, providing a five to six month exploration season. Property Geology The major type of rocks found on the property are of the granite family such as limestone, marble and other sedimentary rocks that are rich in calcium. This contact can result in formation of garnet skarn when it is subject to geologic forces such as heat and pressure. Garnet skarn is the host material for copper, gold and silver. MAP SUPPLIED SUPPLEMENTALLY. Our Proposed Exploration Program We must conduct exploration to determine what amount of minerals, if any, exist on our properties and if any minerals which are found can be economically extracted and profitably processed. Our exploration program is designed to economically explore and evaluate our properties. We do not claim to have any ores or reserves whatsoever at this time on any of our properties. We intend to implement an exploration program and intend to proceed in the following three phases: Phase 1 will begin with research of the available geologic literature, personal interviews with geologists, mining engineers and others familiar with the prospect sites. We have recently begun this phase of the exploration process on our properties. When the research is completed, our initial work will be augmented with mapping and testing the subsurface of our claims. When available, existing workings, such as trenches, prospect pits, shafts or tunnels will be examined. If an apparent mineralized zone is identified and narrowed down to a specific area by the studies, we will to begin trenching the area. Trenches are generally approximately 150 16 ft. in length and 10-20 ft. wide. These dimensions allow for a thorough examination of the surface of the vein structure types generally encountered in the area. They also allow for efficient restoration of the property as a result of our exploration. Once excavation of a trench is completed we will take samples and analyze them for economically potential minerals that are known to have occurred in the area. Careful interpretation of this available data collected from the various tests aid in determining whether or not the prospect has current economic potential and whether further exploration is warranted. Phase 1 will take about 3 months and cost about $20,000. Phase 2 involves an initial examination of the underground characteristics of the vein structure that was identified by Phase 1 of exploration. Phase 2 is aimed at identifying any mineral deposits of potential economic importance. The methods employed are * more extensive trenching * more advanced geophysical work * drift driving Drift driving is the process of constructing a tunnel to take samples of mineralized material for testing. Later, the tunnel can be used for extraction of the mineralized material. The geophysical work gives a general understanding of the location and extent of mineralization at depths that are unreachable by surface excavations and provides a target for more extensive trenching and core drilling. Trenching identifies the continuity and extent of mineralization, if any, below the surface. After a thorough analysis of the data collected in Phase 2, we will decide if the property warrants a Phase 3 study. Phase 2 will take about 3 months and cost about $20,000. Phase 3 is aimed at outlining some mineralized material and a tonnage and establish an average grade of mineralized material. This is accomplished through extensive drift driving. Mineralized material is not a proven mineralized material until it has been technically, economically and legally proven. Mineralized material is a mineralized body which has been delineated by appropriately spaced drilling and/or underground sampling to support a sufficient tonnage and average grade of metals. Such a deposit does not qualify as a reserve, until a comprehensive evaluation based upon unit cost, grade, recoveries, and other material factors conclude legal and economic feasibility. Phase 3 will take about 6 months and cost about $80,000. We do not intend to interest other companies in the property if we find mineralized materials. We intend to try to develop the reserves ourselves. 17 Regulations Our mineral exploration program is subject to the Canadian Mineral Tenure Act Regulation. This act sets forth rules for * locating claims * posting claims * working claims * reporting work performed We are also subject to the British Columbia Mineral Exploration Code which tells us how and where we can explore for minerals. We must comply with these laws in order to operate our business. Compliance with these rules and regulations will not effect our operations. Environmental Law We are also subject to the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia. This code deals with environmental matters relating to the exploration and development of mining properties. Its goals are to protect the environment through a series of regulations effecting: 1. Health and Safety 2. Archaeological Sites 3. Exploration Access We are in compliance with the foregoing act and will continue to comply with the act in the future. Because of our proposed limited operations, we believe the costs and effects associated with complying with the environmental laws will not have a material adverse affect upon our operations. At the present time we cannot estimate the costs of complying with the environmental laws. Employees Initially, we intend to use the services of subcontractors for manual labor exploration work on our properties. Our only technical employees will be Reid Anderson and Taras Chebountchak, our officers and directors. Employees and Employment Agreements At present, we have no employees, other than Messrs. Anderson and Chebountchak, our officers and directors, who were compensated for their services. Messrs. Anderson and Chebountchak do not have employment agreements with us. Messrs. Anderson and Chebountchak are not full-time employees and devote approximately 25% of their time our operations. We presently do not have pension, health, annuity, insurance, stock options, profit sharing or similar benefit plans; however, we may adopt such plans in the future. There are presently no personal benefits available to any employees. 18 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - --------------------------------------------------------------------- We are a start-up, exploration stage company and have not yet generated or realized any revenues from our business operations. Our auditors have issued a going concern opinion. This means that our auditors believe there is doubt that we can continue as an on-going business for the next twelve months unless we obtain additional capital to pay our bills. This is because we have not generated any revenues and no revenues are anticipated until we begin removing and selling minerals. Accordingly, we must raise cash from sources other than the sale of minerals found on our property. That cash must be raised from other sources. Our only other source for cash at this time is investments by others in our company. We must raise cash in order to implement our project and stay in business. In order to meet our need for cash we are attempting to raise money from this offering. There is no assurance that we will be able to raise enough money through this offering to stay in business. What ever money we do raise, will be applied first to exploration and then to development, if development is warranted. If we do not raise all of the money we need from this offering, we will have to find alternative sources, such as a second public offering, a private placement of securities, or loans from our officers or others. We have discussed this matter with our officers, however, our officers are unwilling to make any commitment to loan us any money at this time. At the present time, we have not made any arrangements to raise additional cash, other than through this offering. If we need additional cash and can't raise it we will either have to suspend operations until we do raise the cash, or cease operations entirely. We will be conducting research in connection with the exploration of our property. We are not going to buy or sell any plant or significant equipment. We do not expect a change in our number of employees. Phase 1 involves research, examination of the property, and trenching. Phase 1 will take about 3 months and cost about $20,000. We have not commenced Phase I. We anticipate that the proceeds of this offering will be use to cover the costs of each phase of the exploration plan. Phase 2 involves an initial examination of the underground characteristics of the vein structure that was identified by Phase 1 of exploration. Phase 2 will take about 3 months and cost about $20,000. Phase 3 is aimed at precisely defining the depth, the width, the length, the tonnage and the value per ton of any mineralized material. Phase 3 will take about 6 months and cost about $80,000. 19 Limited Operating History; Need for Additional Capital There is no historical financial information about our company upon which to base an evaluation of our performance. We are an exploration stage company and have not generated any revenues from operations. We cannot guarantee we will be successful in our business operations. Our business is subject to risks inherent in the establishment of a new business enterprise, including limited capital resources, possible delays in the exploration and/or development of our properties, and possible cost overruns due to price and cost increases in services. To become profitable and competitive, we conduct into the research and exploration of our properties before we commence production of any minerals we may find. We are seeking equity financing in order to provide for the capital required to implement our research and exploration phases. We have no assurance that future financing will be available to us on acceptable terms. If such financing is not available on satisfactory terms, we may be unable to continue, develop or expand our operations. Equity financing could result in additional dilution to existing shareholders. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS From Inception on July 27, 2000 We just recently acquired our first property and are commencing the research and exploration stage of our mining operations on that property at this time. Since inception, we have used our common stock to raise money for our property acquisition, for corporate expenses and to repay outstanding indebtedness. Net cash provided by financing activities from inception on July 27, 2000 to October 31, 2000 was $100, as a result of proceeds received from advances from directors. Liquidity and Capital Resources As of the date of this registration statement, we have yet to generate any revenues from our business operations. We issued 5,000,000 shares of common stock through a Section 4(2) offering in August 2000. This was accounted for as a compensation expense of $273,048 and advances and reimbursement expenses of $1,952. As of October 31, 2000 our total assets were $138 and our total liabilities were $-0-. 20 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- MANAGEMENT - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Officers and Directors Each of our directors is elected by the Stockholders to a term of one (1) year and serves until his or her successor is elected and qualified. Each of our officers is elected by the board of directors to a term of one (1) year and serves until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified, or until he or she is removed from office. The board of directors has no nominating, auditing or compensation committees. The name, address, age and position of our present sole officer and director is set forth below: Name and Address Age Position(s) Reid Anderson 40 President, Treasurer, Chief 207 - 1425 Marine Dr. Financial Officer and a member West Vancouver, B.C. of the Board of Directors Canada V7T 1B9 Taras Chebountchak 30 Secretary and a member of the Board 18 Hillcrest Ave. of Directors Apt. 601 North York, Ontario Canada M2N 6T5 The persons named above have held their offices/positions since inception of our company and are expected to hold their offices/positions until the next annual meeting of our stockholders. Background of Officers and Directors Reid Anderson has been our President, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and a member of our board of directors since inception. Since January 1991, Mr. Anderson has been the President and director of FC Group, Ltd. located in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. FC Group is in the business of providing communication services to private and public companies with focus on exploration companies. Since May 2000, Mr. Anderson has been President of Navigator Ventures, Inc., an exploration company located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Taras Chebountchak has been our Secretary and a member of the board of directors since inception. Since June 2000, Mr. Chebountchak has been Secretary, Treasurer and a director of Reglan Mines Limited a Nevada corporation engaged in exploration with its principal offices located in Vancouver, British Columbia. Since March 1998, Mr. Chebountchak has been President and a director of First Class Financial Services, Inc. First Class Financial Services is a finance company located in Concord, Ontario, Canada. From December 1996 to February 1998, Mr. Chebountchak was affiliated with A&T Secure Financing. A&T 21 is a finance company located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Mr. Chebountchak was responsible for public relations with clients, banks, financial institutions and leasing companies. From October 1994 to January 1996, Mr. Chebountchak was Vice President of IMC Canada. IMC Canada specializes in personal business income tax preparation and is located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Mr. Chebountchak holds a Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Lvov Polytechnic Academy. Conflicts of Interest We believe that Reid Anderson and Taras Chebountchak will be subject to conflicts of interest. The conflicts of interest arise from Messrs. Anderson and Chebountchak's relationship with other mining and exploration corporations. In the future, Messrs. Anderson and Chebountchak will continue to be involved in the mining and exploration business for other entities and such involvement could create conflicts of interest. At the present time, we do not foresee a direct conflict of interest because we do not intend to acquire any additional properties. The only conflict that we foresee is Messrs. Anderson and Chebountchak's devotion of time to projects that do not involve us. - --------------------------------------------------------------------- EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Messrs. Anderson and Chebountchak, our officers and directors, were compensated in shares of common stock in the amount of $136,524 each for their services and there are no plans to compensate them in the near future, unless and until we begin to realize revenues and become profitable in our business operations. Indemnification Pursuant to the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the corporation, we may indemnify an officer or director who is made a party to any proceeding, including a law suit, because of his position, if he acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in our best interest. We may also advance expenses incurred in defending any such proceeding. To the extent that the officer or director is successful on the merits in any such proceeding as to which such person is to be indemnified, we must indemnify him against all expenses incurred, including attorney's fees. With respect to a derivative action, indemnity may be made only for expenses actually and reasonably incurred in defending the proceeding, and if the officer or director is judged liable, only by a court order. The indemnification is intended to be to the fullest extent permitted by the laws of the State of Nevada. 22 Regarding indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, which may be permitted to directors or officers pursuant to the foregoing provisions, we are informed that, in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission, such indemnification is against public policy, as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The following table sets forth, as of the date of this prospectus, the total number of shares owned beneficially by each of our directors, officers and key employees, individually and as a group, and the present owners of 5% or more of our total outstanding shares. The table also reflects what such ownership will be assuming completion of the sale of all shares in this offering, which we can't guarantee. The stockholder listed below has direct ownership of his shares and possesses sole voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares. Name and Address Number of Number Percentage of Beneficial Shares Before of Shares of Ownership Owner [1] Offering After Offering After Offering Reid Anderson 2,500,000 2,500,000 35.71% 207 - 1425 Marine Dr. West Vancouver, B.C. Canada V7T 1B9 Taras Chebountchak 2,500,000 2,500,000 35.71% 18 Hillcrest Avenue Apt. 601 North York, Ontario Canada M2N 6T5 - ------------------ All Officers and Directors as a Group (2) 5,000,000 5,000,000 71.43% [1] The persons named above may be deemed to be a "parent" and "promoter" of our company, within the meaning of such terms under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, by virtue of his/its direct and indirect stock holdings. Messrs. Anderson and Chebountchak are the only "promoters" of our company. Future Sales by Existing Stockholders A total of 5,000,000 shares of common stock were issued to the existing Stockholders, all of which are "restricted securities", as that term is defined in Rule 144 of the Rules and Regulations of the SEC promulgated under the Securities Act. Under Rule 144, such shares can be publicly sold, subject to volume restrictions and certain restrictions on the manner of sale, commencing one (1) year after their acquisition. 23 Shares purchased in this offering, which will be immediately resalable, and sales of all of our other shares after applicable restrictions expire, could have a depressive effect on the market price, if any, of our common stock and the shares we are offering. See "Dilution of the Price You Pay for Your Shares-Restricted Shares Eligible for Future Sale." - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Common Stock Our authorized capital stock consists of 100,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.00001 per share. The holders of our common stock: * have equal ratable rights to dividends from funds legally available therefor, when, as and if declared by our board of directors; * are entitled to share ratably in all of our assets available for distribution to holders of common stock upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our affairs; * do not have preemptive, subscription or conversion rights and there are no redemption or sinking fund provisions or rights; and * are entitled to one non-cumulative vote per share on all matters on which stockholders may vote. We refer you to our Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and the applicable statutes of the State of Nevada for a more complete description of the rights and liabilities of holders of our securities. Non-cumulative Voting Holders of shares of our common stock do not have cumulative voting rights, which means that the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding shares, voting for the election of directors, can elect all of the directors to be elected, if they so choose, and, in such event, the holders of the remaining shares will not be able to elect any of our directors. After this offering is completed, the present stockholders will own approximately 97% of our outstanding shares. See "Principal Stockholders." Cash Dividends As of the date of this prospectus, we have not paid any cash dividends to stockholders. The declaration of any future cash dividend will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend upon our earnings, if any, our capital requirements and financial position, our general economic conditions, and other pertinent conditions. It is our present intention not to pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future, but rather to reinvest earnings, if any, in our business operations. 24 Reports After we complete this offering, we will be subject to certain reporting requirements and will furnish annual financial reports to you certified by our independent accountants, and may, in our discretion, furnish unaudited quarterly financial reports. Stock Transfer Agent Our stock transfer agent for our securities is Pacific Stock Transfer Company, 5844 South Pecos Road, Suite D, Las Vegas, Nevada 89120 and its telephone number is (702) 361-3033. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- In August 2000, we issued a total of 5,000,000 shares of restricted common stock to Reid Anderson and Taras Chebountchak, officers and directors of our company. This was accounted for as a compensation expense of $273,048 and advances and reimbursement expenses of $1,952. - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- LITIGATION - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- We are not a party to any pending litigation and none is contemplated or threatened. - --------------------------------------------------------------------- EXPERTS - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Our financial statements for the period from inception to October 31, 2000, included in this prospectus have been audited by Williams and Webster, P.C., Independent Certified Public Accountants, Seafirst Financial Center, 601 West Riverside Avenue, Suite 1940, Spokane, Washington 99201, as set forth in their report included in this prospectus. - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- LEGAL MATTERS - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Conrad C. Lysiak, Attorney at Law, 601 West First Avenue, Suite 503, Spokane, Washington 99201, telephone (509) 624-1475 has acted as legal counsel for our company. 25 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Our fiscal year end is June 30. We will provide audited financial statements to our stockholders on an annual basis; the statements will be audited by an Independent Certified Public Accountant. Our audited financial statement from inception to October 31, 2000 immediately follows: INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT F-1 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Balance Sheet F-2 Statement of Operations and Accumulated Deficit F-3 Statement of Stockholders' Equity F-4 Statement of Cash Flows F-5 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS F-6 26 Board of Directors Ardent Mines Limited Vancouver, BC Canada INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Ardent Mines Limited, (an exploration stage enterprise) as of October 31, 2000, and the related statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the period from July 27, 2000 (inception) to October 31, 2000. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Ardent Mines Limited, as of October 31, 2000, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the period from July 27, 2000 (inception) to October 31, 2000 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2, the Company has been in the exploration stage since its inception. Realization of a major portion of the assets is dependent upon the Company's ability to meet its future financing requirements, and the success of future operations. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans regarding those matters also are described in Note 2. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. /s/ Williams & Webster, P.S. Williams & Webster, P.S. Certified Public Accountants Spokane, Washington November 28, 2000 F-1 27 ARDENT MINES LIMITED (AN EXPLORATION STAGE ENTERPRISE) BALANCE SHEET October 31, 2000 ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash $ 84 ---------- Total Current Assets 84 ---------- OTHER ASSETS Mining claims 54 __________ Total Other Assets 54 ---------- TOTAL ASSETS $ 138 ========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES $ - ---------- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - ---------- STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Common stock, 100,000,000 shares authorized, $0.00001 par value; 5,000,000 shares issued and outstanding 50 Additional paid-in-capital 274,950 Deficit accumulated during the exploration stage (274,862) ---------- TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 138 ---------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 138 ========== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. F-2 28 ARDENT MINES LIMITED (AN EXPLORATION STAGE ENTERPRISE) STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS For the Period from July 27, 2000 (Inception) to October 31, 2000 REVENUES $ - ---------- EXPENSES Consulting services provided by directors 273,048 General and administrative 32 Filing and incorporation fees 500 Mining exploration expense 1,282 ---------- TOTAL EXPENSES 274,862 ---------- LOSS FROM OPERATIONS (274,862) INCOME TAXES - ---------- NET LOSS $ (274,862) ========== NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE, BASIC AND DILUTED $ (0.05) ========== WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON STOCK SHARES OUTSTANDING, BASIC AND DILUTED 5,000,000 ========== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. F-3 29 ARDENT MINES LIMITED (AN EXPLORATION STAGE ENTERPRISE) STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY For the Period from July 27, 2000 (Inception) to October 31, 2000 Deficit Accumulated Common Stock Additional During Total Number Paid-In Exploration Stockholders' of Shares Amount Capital Stage Equity Issuance of common stock for services and in payment of advances for approximately $0.055 per share 5,000,000 $ 50 $ 274,950 $ - $ 275,000 Loss for period ending, October 31, 2000 - - - (274,862) (274,862) --------- ----- --------- ------------ ---------- Balance, October 31, 2000 5,000,000 $ 50 $ 274,950 $ (274,862) $ 138 ========= ===== ========= ============ ========== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. F-4 30 ARDENT MINES LIMITED (AN EXPLORATION STAGE ENTERPRISE) STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For the Period from July 27, 2000 (Inception) to October 31, 2000 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net loss $ (274,862) Payment of expenses from issuance of stock 274,846 ------------ Net cash (used) in operating activities (16) ------------ CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES - ------------ CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from related party advances 100 ------------ Net cash provided by financing activities 100 ------------ Change in cash 84 Cash, beginning of period - ------------ Cash, end of period $ 84 ============ Supplemental disclosures: Interest paid $ - ============ Income taxes paid $ - ============ NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS Stock issued in payment of consulting and other expenses $ 274,846 Stock issued in payment of advances $ 100 Stock issued in payment of mining claims $ 54 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. F-5 31 ARDENT MINES LIMITED (AN EXPLORATION STAGE ENTERPRISE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS October 31,2000 NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS Ardent Mines Limited (hereinafter "the Company") was incorporated on July 27, 2000 under the laws of the State of Nevada for the purpose of acquiring, exploring and developing mining properties. The Company maintains offices in Las Vegas, Nevada and in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Company's fiscal year end is June 30. NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES This summary of significant accounting policies of the Company is presented to assist in understanding the financial statements. The financial statements and notes are representations of the Company's management which is responsible for their integrity and objectivity. These accounting policies conform to generally accepted accounting principles and have been consistently applied in the preparation of the financial statements. Accounting Method The Company's financial statements are prepared using the accrual method of accounting. Use of Estimates The process of preparing financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires the use of estimates and assumptions regarding certain types of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Such estimates primarily relate to unsettled transactions and events as of the date of the financial statements. Accordingly, upon settlement, actual results may differ from estimated amounts. Exploration Stage Activities The Company has been in the exploration stage since its formation in July 2000 and has not yet realized any revenues from its planned operations. It is primarily engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mining properties. Upon location of a commercial minable reserve, the Company will actively prepare the site for extraction and enter a development stage. Foreign Currency Transactions Through the course of business, the Company has received services that were billed in a currency other than the United States dollar, the Company's functional currency. Management has elected to value foreign currency transactions at average rates of exchange in effect during the reporting period. Realized gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are reflected in the results of operations. F-6 32 ARDENT MINES LIMITED (AN EXPLORATION STAGE ENTERPRISE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS October 31,2000 NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) Cash and Cash Equivalents For purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, the Company considers all short-term debt securities purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Concentration of Risk The Company maintains its cash accounts in primarily one commercial bank in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The Company's cash account is a business checking account maintained in U.S. dollars, which totaled $84 as of October 31, 2000. This account is not insured. Derivative Instruments In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." This standard establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities. It requires that an entity recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the balance sheet and measure those instruments at fair value. At October 31, 2000, the Company has not engaged in any transactions that would be considered derivative instruments or hedging activities. Impaired Asset Policy In March 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued a statement titled "Accounting for Impairment of Long-lived Assets." In complying with this standard, the Company reviews its long-lived assets quarterly to determine if any events or changes in circumstances have transpired which indicate that the carrying value of its assets may not be recoverable. The Company determines impairment by comparing the undiscounted future cash flows estimated to be generated by these assets to their respective carrying amounts. The Company does not believe any adjustments are needed to the carrying value of its assets at October 31, 2000. Exploration Costs In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the Company expenses exploration costs as incurred. F-7 33 ARDENT MINES LIMITED (AN EXPLORATION STAGE ENTERPRISE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS October 31,2000 NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) Compensated Absences Currently, the Company has no employees; therefore, no policy regarding compensated absences has been established. The Company will establish a policy to recognize the costs of compensated absences at the point in time that it has employees. Provision for Taxes At October 31, 2000, the Company had a net operating loss of approximately $274,000. No provision for taxes or tax benefit has been reported in the financial statements, as there is not a measurable means of assessing future profits or losses. Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share Loss per share was computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. The weighted average number of shares was calculated by taking the number of shares outstanding and weighting them by the amount of time that they were outstanding. Basic and diluted loss per share was the same, as there were no common stock equivalents outstanding. Going Concern The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company incurred a net loss of $274,862 for the period of July 27, 2000 (inception) to October 31, 2000 and had no sales. The future of the Company is dependent upon its ability to obtain financing and upon future successful explorations for and profitable operations from the development of mineral properties. Management has plans to seek additional capital through a private placement and public offering of its common stock. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary in the event the Company cannot continue in existence. NOTE 3 - COMMON STOCK The Company is authorized to issue 100,000,000 shares of $0.00001 par value common stock. All shares have equal voting rights, are non- assessable and have one vote per share. Voting rights are not cumulative and, therefore, the holders of more than 50% of the common stock could, if they choose to do so, elect all of the directors of the Company. F-8 34 ARDENT MINES LIMITED (AN EXPLORATION STAGE ENTERPRISE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS October 31,2000 NOTE 3 - COMMON STOCK (continued) On August 12, 2000, a total of 5,000,000 shares of common stock were issued to officers and directors only. There was no public offering of any securities. The aforementioned shares were issued in payment of services valued at $273,048 and advances of $1,952. Total advances include repayment for mining claim recording fees of $54, expenses of $1,798, and cash advanced of $100. These shares were issued pursuant to exemption from registration contained in Section 4 (2) of the Securities Act of 1933. In September 1999, the Company, through Mr. Reid Anderson, its president and a member of the board of directors acquired 100% of the rights, titles and interests in eight mining claims in the Sun 100- 800 mining property, Greenwood Mining Division, British Columbia, Canada. Payment of $54 was required to record the eight mining claims. These amounts were paid by the shareholders and repaid by the Company in the form of stock as denoted above. Although the claims are recorded in Mr. Anderson's name for tax purposes, title to the claims has been conveyed to the Company via an unrecorded deed. NOTE 4 - RELATED PARTIES The Company occupies office space provided by Mr. Reid Anderson, the president of the Company at no charge. The value of this space is not considered materially significant for financial reporting purposes. Mr. Anderson and Mr. Taras Chebountchak, both directors of the Company, have advanced monies to the Company to open a checking account, and in payment of expenses. The funds advanced were repaid as part of the original stock issuance transaction. See Note 3. NOTE 5 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES The Company is engaged in the exploration and development of mineral properties. At present, there are no feasibility studies establishing proven and probable reserves. Although the minerals exploration and mining industries are inherently speculative and subject to complex environmental regulations, the Company is unaware of any pending litigation or of any specific past or prospective matters which could impair the value of its mining claims. F-9 35 ARDENT MINES LIMITED (AN EXPLORATION STAGE ENTERPRISE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS October 31,2000 NOTE 5 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (continued) The Company is presently undertaking the required steps to register as a publicly traded company. In this regard, the Company has signed a contract with a securities attorney to assist in this matter. The total fees to be paid to the attorney amount to $20,000. Of this amount, $10,000 is payable when attorney services begin. (See Note 6) The remaining $10,000 will be due when the Company's registration statement is declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission. NOTE 6 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS In November 2000, the Company paid the first $10,000 installment to a securities attorney to begin the process to register as a publicly traded company. This amount will be recorded as payment of professional fees. F-10 43 PART II. INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS ITEM 24. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. The only statute, charter provision, bylaw, contract, or other arrangement under which any controlling person, director or officer of the Registrant is insured or indemnified in any manner against any liability which he may incur in his capacity as such, is as follows: 1. Article XII of the Articles of Incorporation of the company, filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Registration Statement. 2. Article XI of the Bylaws of the company, filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Registration Statement. 3. Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 78. The general effect of the foregoing is to indemnify a control person, officer or director from liability, thereby making the company responsible for any expenses or damages incurred by such control person, officer or director in any action brought against them based on their conduct in such capacity, provided they did not engage in fraud or criminal activity. ITEM 25. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION. The estimated expenses of the offering (assuming all shares are sold), all of which are to be paid by the registrant, are as follows: SEC Registration Fee $ 100.00 Printing Expenses 6,500.00 Accounting Fees and Expenses 5,000.00 Legal Fees and Expenses 20,000.00 Blue Sky Fees/Expenses 5,000.00 Transfer Agent Fees 3,000.00 Miscellaneous Expenses 10,400.00 ----------- TOTAL $ 50,000.00 =========== ITEM 26. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES. During the past three years, the Registrant has sold the following securities which were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. 44 Name and Address Date Shares Consideration - ------------------- ------- --------- ----------------------- Reid Anderson 8/10/00 2,500,000 Services and $50 cash 207 - 1425 Marine Dr. and $926 in expenses West Vancouver, B.C. paid by Mr. Anderson Canada V7T 1B9 Taras Chebountchak 8/10/00 2,500,000 Services and $50 cash 18 Hillcrest Avenue and $926 in expenses Apartment #601 paid by Mr. Chebountchak North York, Ontario Canada M2N 6T5 We issued the foregoing restricted shares of common stock to Messrs. Anderson and Chebountchak pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. Messrs. Anderson and Chebountchak are sophisticated investors, are officers and directors of the company, and where in possession of all material information relating to the company. Further, no commissions were paid to anyone in connection with the sale of the shares and general solicitation was made to anyone. ITEM 27. EXHIBITS. The following Exhibits are filed as part of this Registration Statement, pursuant to Item 601 of Regulation K. All Exhibits have been previously filed unless otherwise noted. Exhibit No. Document Description - -------------- ------------------------------------------------------ 3.1 Articles of Incorporation. 3.2 Bylaws. 4.1 Specimen Stock Certificate. 5.1 Opinion of Conrad C. Lysiak, Esq. regarding the legality of the Securities being registered. 10.1 Sun #1 Mining Claim. 10.2 Sun #2 Mining Claim. 10.3 Sun #3 Mining Claim. 10.4 Sun #4 Mining Claim. 10.5 Sun #5 Mining Claim. 10.6 Sun #6 Mining Claim. 10.7 Sun #7 Mining Claim. 10.8 Sun #8 Mining Claim. 10.9 Bill of Sale. 10.10 Trustee Statement. 23.1 Consent of Williams & Webster, P.S., Certified Public Accountants. 23.2 Consent of Conrad C. Lysiak, Esq. 27.1 Financial Data Schedule. 99.1 Subscription Agreement. 45 ITEM 28. UNDERTAKINGS. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue. The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes: 1. To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement: a. To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933; b. To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement; c. To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any change to such information in the registration statement. 2. That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. 3. To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering. 46 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing of this Form SB-2 Registration Statement and has duly caused this amendment to the Form SB-2 Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on this 29th day of November, 2000. ARDENT MINES LIMITED BY: /s/ Reid Anderson Reid Anderson, President, Principal Executive Officer, Treasurer, and Principal Accounting Officer KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENT, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Reid Anderson, as true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution, for his and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendment (including post-effective amendments) to this registration statement, and to file the same, therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and to make any and all state securities law or blue sky filings, granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite or necessary to be done in about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying the confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent, or any substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to the Form SB-2 Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated: Signature Title Date /s/ Reid Anderson President, Principal 11/29/2000 Reid Anderson Executive Officer, Treasurer, Principal Accounting Officer, a member of the Board of Directors /s/ Taras Chebountchak Secretary and a member of the 11/29/2000 Taras Chebountchak Board of Directors