As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 2, 2002
Registration No. 333-98059
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM SB-2
AMENDMENT NO. 1
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
CAN-CAL RESOURCES LTD.
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(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
Nevada 1000 88-0336988
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Primary standard industrial (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) classification code number) Identification No.)
8221 Cretan Blue Lane, Las Vegas, Nevada 89128; Tel. 702.243.1849
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(Address, including zip code, and telephone number of
issuer's principal executive offices)
Ronald D. Sloan, 8221 Cretan Blue Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89128; Tel. 702.243.1849
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(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number of agent for service)
Copies to: Stephen E. Rounds, Esq.
The Law Office of Stephen E. Rounds
4635 East 18th Ave., Denver, CO 80220
Tel: 303.377.6997; Fax: 303.377.0231
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Approximate date of commencement and end of proposed sale to the public: From
time to time after the registration statement becomes effective.
If this Form is filed to register additional securities 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:[ ] ________
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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. [ ]
If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a
delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of
1933, other than securities offered only in connection with dividend or interest
reinvestment plans, check the following box. [X]
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
Proposed
Proposed Maximum
Amount of Maximum Aggregate
Title of Each Class Securities Offering Dollar Price Amount
of Securities to be Registered Price Per of Securities to of
to be Registered in the Offering Security be Registered Fee
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Common Stock 950,000 $0.41 $ 389,500.00 $ 35.84
Shares(1)
Common Stock 30,000 $0.32 $ 9,600.00 $ .89
Shares(2)
Total No. Securities
to be Registered 980,000 $ 402,275.00 $ 36.73
Shares
(1) These shares being registered for resale under this registration statement
are issuable upon conversion of principal payments to shares at a rate of 1
share for $0.41 of principal payable on a convertible debenture. This is
the highest conversion rate under the debenture.
(2) These shares being registered for resale under this registration statement
have been issued to Joseph LaRocco, attorney for the holder of the
convertible debenture, in payment of services. This fee is based on $0.32,
the closing price at July 29, 2002.
DELAYING AMENDMENT UNDER RULE 473(A): The 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 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 section 8(a), may determine.
The information in this prospectus is subject to completion or amendment. The
securities covered by this prospectus cannot be sold until the registration
statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission becomes effective.
This prospectus shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an
offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state in
which an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or
qualification under the securities laws of that state.
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CAN-CAL RESOURCES LTD.
980,000 Shares of Common Stock
This prospectus covers the offer and sale of up to a total of 980,000
restricted shares of common stock ($0.001 par value) by two persons: The holder
of a convertible debenture ; and an individual holding shares of outstanding
common stock , who are referred to herein as "selling shareholders."
The selling shareholders may sell the shares from time to time in
negotiated transactions, brokers' transactions or a combination of such methods
of sale at market prices prevailing at the time of sale or at negotiated prices.
Although we will receive proceeds if and to the extent warrants for 50,000
shares are exercised, we will not receive any proceeds from sale of any of the
shares offered by the selling shareholders. None of the warrants have been
exercised at prospectus date, and resale of the shares underlying the warrants
is not covered by this prospectus. The selling shareholders are:
o Dutchess Private Equities Fund, L.P., which holds a convertible
debenture (principal amount $120,000) issued by the company. All or
part of the principal amount of the debenture, plus accrued interest
at 8% annually, is convertible at Dutchess Fund's discretion into
restricted shares of common stock, at a per share price equal to the
lesser of: (1) $0.41; (2) 100% of the average of the five lowest
closing bid prices in the 15 trading days preceding June 14, 2002); or
(3) 80% of the average of the three lowest closing bid prices in the
15 trading days preceding notice of conversion. To the extent not
prepaid or converted, outstanding principal and accrued interest will
be converted automatically to restricted shares of common stock, at
the lesser of the conversion prices stated above, on the maturity date
of the debenture (June 14, 2005).
If the $120,000 principal amount of the debenture is converted at the
$0.41 price, we would issue 292,683 shares to Dutchess Fund, and the
offer and sale of those shares would be covered by this prospectus.
This prospectus covers a total of 950,000 shares issuable to Dutchess
Fund on conversion of the debenture; the number of shares issued on
conversion will depend on the market price (for example, the full
950,000 shares would be issued if the market price drops to the point
where the conversion price is calculated at $0.126 per share).
However, the number of shares Dutchess Fund can own at any one time is
limited. See "Financing Transactions - Convertible Debenture, Warrant,
and Shares to Attorney."
Dutchess Fundand Dutchess Advisors Ltd. are a statutory underwriter
under section 2(a)(ii) of the Securities Act of 1933, and are subject
to the restrictions of the Securities and Exchange Commission's
Regulation M in connection with the resale of the shares acquired on
conversion of the debenture.
o Joseph B. LaRocco, attorney for Dutchess Private Equities Fund, L.P.,
who holds 30,000 restricted shares of common stock, issued to him for
legal services provided to Dutchess Fund in connection with the
debenture and warrant transaction, which services have been valued by
the company at $6,750.
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The company's stock is traded ("CCRE.OB") on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin
Board ("OTCBB") (the closing price was $0.19 on September 27, 2002).
AN INVESTMENT IN THE SHARES OFFERED BY THIS PROSPECTUS IS SPECULATIVE AND
SUBJECT TO RISK OF LOSS. SEE "RISK FACTORS" BEGINNING ON PAGE 9 AND THE TABLE OF
CONTENTS ON PAGE 4.
NEITHER THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES
COMMISSION HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED OF THE 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 OCTOBER __, 2002.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE NO.
Forward Looking Statements ....................................................6
Where You Can Find More Information............................................6
Summary Information............................................................7
Risk Factors ..................................................................9
We are an exploration stage company, have
no reserves, have never made a profit, and
may never become profitable..............................................10
As an exploration company, we are subject
to the risks of the minerals business....................................10
Management lacks technical training and experience with
exploring for, starting and operating a mine ............................10
Our technical staff lacks experience in evaluating mining,
process and mineral economics of mineral properties......................10
We have not systematically drilled and sampled the
Pisgah property, or the Cerbat property, to confirm
the presence of any concentrations of precious metals ..................10
Some of our Pisgah property assay results may be unreliable..............10
Neither the volcanic cinder sampling program, nor the Cerbat
sampling program, has been managed by independent parties................11
We have not conclusively proved the presence of
precious metals in the Pisgah property...................................11
Our test results have been publicly questioned by a
well-established publication in the mining industry......................11
The "care and custody" program for sampling
the Pisgah property does not meet the industry
standard for "chain of custody" programs,
which are intended to insure the integrity of samples....................11
Testing to date has focused on assaying materials for precious
metals content, not how to process materials for production..............11
Neither the Pisgah pilot plant's limited results,
nor the Cerbat property pilot plant's limited
results, will not guarantee profitability ...............................11
Exploring volcanic cinder properties presents
unique risks not encountered in other geologic settings .................11
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Our limited test results on the Pisgah
property to date have not been
consistent and positive results may
not be validated by production operations................................12
We have a history in 2001 of late payments
on debt, and we could lose the Pisgah property
if debt secured by it is not paid or restructured in 2002 ...............12
We may not be successful in raising the capital necessary to
build and operate the pilot plant at Pisgah or Cerbat....................12
Terms of subsequent financings may
adversely impact your investment.........................................12
Selling stock to Dutchess Fund on
conversion of the debenture may
substantially dilute the interests
of the other stockholders................................................13
Selling stock to Dutchess Fund on
conversion of the debenture could reduce
our market price and encourage short sales...............................13
Market Overhang..........................................................13
Because the company's common shares are "penny stock"
certain rules may impede the development of increased
trading activity and could affect the liquidity for stockholders.........13
Financing Transactions........................................................14
Market for Common Stock and Related Stockholder Matters.......................18
Use of Proceeds...............................................................19
Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations............................19
Business......................................................................27
Corporate Background.....................................................27
Business Activities......................................................27
Properties...............................................................30
Management....................................................................38
Directors and Officers...................................................38
Executive Compensation...................................................39
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management................40
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions................................42
Selling Shareholders..........................................................43
Plan of Distribution..........................................................45
Description of Securities.....................................................47
Disclosure of Commission Position on
Indemnification for Securities Act Liabilities............................48
Legal Proceedings.............................................................49
Legal Matters.................................................................49
Experts.......................................................................49
Index to Financial Statements.................................................50
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REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THIS OFFERING
We have not authorized anyone to provide you with information different
from that contained in this prospectus. This prospectus is not an offer to sell
nor does it seek an offer to buy the shares in any jurisdiction where this offer
or sale is not permitted. The information contained in this prospectus is
accurate only as of the date of this prospectus (or any supplement), regardless
of when it is delivered or when any shares are sold.
WHERE TO FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT US
We have filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
"Commission") a registration statement on Form SB-2 under the 1933 Act with
respect to the shares offered by this prospectus. This prospectus, filed as a
part of the registration statement, does not contain certain information
contained in Part II of the registration statement or filed as exhibits to the
registration statement. We refer you to the registration statement and exhibits
which may be inspected and copied at the Public Reference Department of the
Commission, 450 5th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20549, at prescribed rates. You
can contact the Commission's Public Reference Department at (800) SEC-0330. The
registration statement and exhibits also are available for viewing at and
downloading from the EDGAR location within the Commission's internet website
(http://www.sec.gov).
Our common stock is registered with the Commission under section 12(g) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "1934 Act"). Under the 1934 Act, we
file with the Commission periodic reports on Forms 10-KSB, 10-QSB and 8-K, and
proxy statements, and our officers and directors file reports of stock ownership
on Forms 3, 4 and 5. These filings may be viewed and downloaded from the
Commission's internet website (http://www.sec.gov) at the EDGAR location. Also,
we will provide copies of these documents and any exhibits to them, without
charge to prospective investors upon request addressed to Can-Cal Resources
Ltd., 8221 Cretan Blue Lane, Las Vegas, Nevada 89128, attention Ronald D. Sloan,
President.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Except for historical and current information, all the information in this
prospectus are considered to be "forward looking" statements. Specifically, all
statements (other than statements of historical and current information)
regarding financial and business strategy and the performance objectives of
management for future operations are forward-looking statements. These
forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of management, as well as
assumptions made by and information currently available to them. These
statements involve known risks such as lack of capital to put our properties
into production, disappointing recoveries of precious metals from our properties
once we put them into production, higher than expected production costs,
declining market prices for precious metals, and delays or increased costs to
obtain production or mining permits.
When we use the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "may,"
"will," "should," "continue," "intend" and similar words or phrases, we are
identifying forward-looking statements (also known as "cautionary statements"
because you should be cautious in evaluating such statements in the context of
all the information in this prospectus). These statements reflect our current
views with respect to future events. However, the merit or validity of current
views is subject to the realization in fact of assumptions we have made. What we
now think will happen may turn out much different, and therefore our assumptions
may prove to have been inaccurate or incomplete.
The investment risks discussed under "Risk Factors" specifically address
all of the material factors that may influence future operating results and
financial performance. The investment risks are not "boiler
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plate;" they are intended to tell you about the uncertainties and risks inherent
in our business at the present time which you need to evaluate carefully before
making an investment decision.
SUMMARY INFORMATION
The following summarizes all material information found elsewhere in this
prospectus and the information incorporated into it by reference. This summary
is qualified by the more detailed information in this prospectus and the
information incorporated by reference.
THE COMPANY
The company is an exploration stage company. Since 1996, we have examined
various mineral properties prospective for precious metals and minerals, and
have acquired those we believe may contain precious metals and minerals. Our
properties are located in California and Arizona. We have not established that
any of the properties contain reserves (a reserve is that part of a mineral
deposit which could be economically and legally extracted or produced at the
time of the reserve determination). Further exploration will be needed before a
final determination can be made whether any property is economically and legally
feasible. Therefore, we presently have no reserves.
We are using the proceeds of the loan from Dutchess Fund to start
processing dump materials (leftovers from earlier mining many years ago by other
companies), and possibly some new material to be mined out of existing
underground mines, on the Cerbat property in Arizona. Based on grab sample
testing by our employees, these materials appear to contain gold and silver.
However, substantial amounts of additional testing, drilling, sampling, assaying
and engineering studies, and confirmation of the presence of precious metals
would be necessary to determine whether any materials on the Cerbat property
contain sufficient amounts of precious metals to constitute "reserves," and
whether any such reserves are capable of economic production.
Presently, we have not established that there are any reserves on the
Cerbat property. At some future time, we may elect to obtain an independent
reserve report on the property, and an independent feasibility study on the
capital costs and operating expenses for a production plant, but presently we
intend to start processing dump materials, and possibly process small amounts of
material we will remove from existing old mines, while continuing our internal
evaluation of areas of mineralization on the property.
The amount of capital available to us for evaluation of materials on the
Cerbat property is limited. We may need more capital to continue the evaluation
work, and obtain independent reports and studies to determine if the property
appears to warrant further investment by us. The additional capital may or may
not be available to us through the Investment Agreement (see "Financing
Transactions" below).
Assuming capital can be raised through the equity line financing with
Dutchess Fund and DRH, and precious metals are proven to exist at the Cerbat
property, we will build a small scale pilot plant and begin processing material
from the Cerbat property for precious metals (primarily gold silver). The
location of the pilot plant has not yet been determined. If the pilot plant is
shown to consistently extract precious metals from the materials, the company
will retain an independent consultant to determine if there are reserves of
precious metals in the property. The reserve study would be based on
comprehensive drilling and sampling of the property according to a grid system
using industry standards.
We have analyzed materials from the Owl Canyon and Pisgah properties, both
in California, to determine if precious metals are present. On October 4, 2001,
we signed an Investment Agreement for an "equity line financing" with Dutchess
Fund and DRH Investment, LLC. This agreement provides that
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Dutchess Fund and DRH would buy up to $8,000,000 of common stock from the
company, depending on the prices for our stock and volumes traded. Please see
information about the Investment Agreement under "Financing Transactions" below.
None of the shares which may be sold to Dutchess Fund and DRH are offered for
resale by this prospectus.
Assuming capital can be raised through the equity line financing with
Dutchess Fund and DRH, and precious metals are proven to exist at the Pisgah
property, we will build a small scale pilot plant on a location within
approximately one hour driving time from Pisgah Hill and begin processing
material from the Pisgah property for precious metals (primarily gold, platinum
and palladium). If the pilot plant is shown to consistently extract precious
metals from the materials, the company will retain an independent consultant to
determine if there are reserves of precious metals in the property. The reserve
study would be based on comprehensive drilling and sampling of the property
according to a grid system using industry standards.
Along with the reserve study work on Pisgah and Cerbat, we will have
prepared independent feasibility studies for those properties. This report will
analyze the best extraction methods to use in a full scale production plant,
capital and operating costs, and if such a plant can be built and operated
profitably, on either or both of the properties.
We will continue to hold the Owl Canyon and other properties and resume
testing and evaluation of the Owl Canyon, and in the future initiate testing and
evaluation of the other properties. Presently no dates have been set to initiate
such testing and evaluation.
Prospective investors should note carefully that the company is an
exploration stage company. Even though the testing program on the Pisgah
property volcanic cinders indicate that precious metals may exist on the Pisgah
property, and our limited internal testing of the Cerbat property indicates that
precious metals may exist on the Cerbat property, we cannot assure you that an
economically viable mineral deposit exists on either of the properties. Further
exploration will be needed before a final determination can be made whether any
property is economically viable.
Executive offices are located at 8221 Cretan Blue Lane, Las Vegas, Nevada
89128 (tel. 702.243.1849; fax 702.243.1869).
THE OFFERING
Securities Outstanding 10,924,015 shares of common stock, $0.001 par
value.
Securities To Be Outstanding 11,924,015 shares of common stock, assuming
the convertible debenture held by Dutchess
Fund is converted into 950,000 shares . The
number of shares to be outstanding includes
50,000 shares which would be issued on
exercise of the warrant held by Dutchess Fund
, as of the date of this prospectus. The
exercise price of these warrants has not been
fixed, and therefore resale of the shares
underlying the warrants is not covered by this
prospectus.
Securities Offered 980,000 shares of common stock owned or to be
owned by the selling shareholders, not
including 50,000 shares underlying the
warrants held by Dutchess Fund. This
prospectus covers only resale of 30,000 shares
already issued to Joseph LaRocco, and up
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to 950,000 shares which may be issued on
conversion of the debenture; the 950,000
shares would represent 8% of the proforma
11,924,015 shares outstanding (including
shares issued on warrant exercise). However,
the amount of the debenture which can be
converted at any one time is limited .
Dutchess Fund cannot own more than 4.99% of
the company's shares at any one time. The
debenture can be converted all at once, at any
time, or in portions from time to time. See
"Financing Transactions - Convertible
Debenture, Warrant, and Shares to Attorney."
If the $120,000 principal amount of the
debenture is converted at 80% of market ($0.19
at September 30, 2002), the company would
issue 800,000 shares to Dutchess Fund at $0.15
per share (which would equal 6.8% of the pro
forma 11,724,015 which would be outstanding).
However, Dutchess Fund cannot own more than
4.99% of the company's shares. See Financing
Transactions - Convertible Debenture, Warrant,
and Shares to Attorney."
Use of Proceeds We will not receive any proceeds from sale of
shares by the selling shareholders, but we
will receive proceeds from exercise of the
warrants. See "Use of Proceeds."
Plan of Distribution The offering is made by the selling
shareholders named in this prospectus, to the
extent they sell shares. Sales may be made in
the open market or in private negotiated
transactions, at fixed or negotiated prices.
See "Plan of Distribution."
Conversion of the debenture at $0.15 per share
(using the 80% of market price formula, and a
market price of $0.19 per share) would result
in issuance of 800,000 shares to Dutchess Fund
and dilute current shareholders' percentage
ownership of the company by 8.2%. Current
shareholders have paid the company $3,744,100
for their 10,924,015 shares (an average of
$0.34 per share); a conversion price of $0.15
would be 44% of the average price paid to the
company by current shareholders.
Risk Factors An investment is subject to risk. See "Risk
Factors."
RISK FACTORS
An investment in our common stock is speculative in nature and involves a
high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the following risks and the
other information in this prospectus (including the information incorporated by
reference) before investing.
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RISK FACTORS INVOLVING THE COMPANY
WE ARE AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY, HAVE NO RESERVES, HAVE NEVER MADE A
PROFIT, AND MAY NEVER BECOME PROFITABLE. For the year ended December 31, 2001,
the company recorded a net loss of $704,500 from continuing operations, and had
an accumulated stockholders' deficit of $3,971,900 at that date. At June 30,
2002, the company recorded a net loss of $245,800 from continuing operations for
the six months then ended, and had an accumulated stockholders' deficit of
$4,323,400 .
The company is a mining company in the exploration stage. If we can raise
the capital we will build a pilot plant to further evaluate extraction methods
for the Pisgah property, and another plant at Cerbat, have prepared independent
reserve reports and independent feasibility studies upon which to base the
decision to build production plants at those properties. See the next risk
factor.
AS AN EXPLORATION COMPANY, WE ARE SUBJECT TO THE RISKS OF THE MINERALS
BUSINESS. The exploration for minerals is highly speculative and involves risks
different from and in some instances greater than risks encountered by companies
in other industries. Most exploration programs do not result in the discovery of
mineralization which is economic to mine. Most exploration programs never
recover the funds invested in them. Without extensive technical and economic
feasibility studies, no one can know if any property can be mined at a profit.
Even with promising reserve reports and feasibility studies, profits are not
assured.
MANAGEMENT LACKS TECHNICAL TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE WITH EXPLORING FOR,
STARTING AND OPERATING A MINE. Our directors and officers don't have technical
training in geophysical sciences, metallurgy, or mineral exploration management,
nor do they have any direct prior experience in these areas or in the minerals
exploration business generally. Without these kinds of training or experience,
our management may not be fully aware of many of the specific requirements
related to working in the mining industry. Their decisions and choices for the
company may not take into account standard engineering or managerial approaches
which mineral exploration companies routinely use. The company's operations,
earnings, and ultimate financial success could suffer irreparable harm due to
management's lack of experience in this industry.
OUR TECHNICAL STAFF LACKS EXPERIENCE IN EVALUATING MINING, PROCESS AND
MINERAL ECONOMICS OF MINERAL PROPERTIES. To date, we have relied in large part
on individuals with technical training and experience as assayers or exploration
geochemists, but uniformly they don't have significant training or experience in
conducting evaluation and economic feasibility studies of the mining and
processing of mineral deposits. Therefore, we have not had the ability to
adequately evaluate our progress. Past assertions that we may have been nearing
the point of commencing production are unreliable.
WE HAVE NOT SYSTEMATICALLY DRILLED AND SAMPLED THE PISGAH PROPERTY, OR THE
CERBAT PROPERTY, TO CONFIRM THE PRESENCE OF ANY CONCENTRATIONS OF PRECIOUS
METALS. There is substantial risk that such testing would show limited
concentrations of precious metals, and such testing may show a lack of precious
metals in the property. We have not run, nor have we had third parties run for
us, a systematic drilling and sampling program designed to measure whether and
where concentrations of precious metals may or may not exist, either in the
stockpiled material or in the Pisgah deposit itself, or anywhere on the Cerbat
property. You cannot safely assume that precious metals-bearing materials exist
outside of the samples tested. Testing may show a lack of precious metals in
either or both of the properties.
SOME OF OUR PISGAH PROPERTY ASSAY RESULTS MAY BE UNRELIABLE. From time to
time we have used non-standard procedures to sample and assay the volcanic
cinder materials for precious metals, and much of the assaying has been
conducted by the company. Some of these procedures could have introduced
contamination into the tested materials which can cause the assay results to be
unreliable.
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NEITHER THE VOLCANIC CINDER SAMPLING, NOR THE CERBAT SAMPLING PROGRAM HAS
BEEN MANAGED BY INDEPENDENT PARTIES. We have not used well-established, third
party independent geologists or engineers to conduct the sampling and sample
preparation of cinder samples from Pisgah, or the samples from Cerbat, before
sending the samples out for assay and microscopic examination. Without an
independent, third-party approach to sampling, sample preparation and assaying
by reputable individuals who have no direct interest in our properties or
company, most persons with experience in mineral exploration companies will not
trust claims about the discovery of precious metals from previous unknown types
of mineral deposits (volcanic cinders are not known to contain precious metals).
This risk factor may have an adverse effect on the marketability and price of
the company's securities.
WE HAVE NOT CONCLUSIVELY PROVED THE PRESENCE OF PRECIOUS METALS IN THE
PISGAH PROPERTY. Our efforts to date, and any money spent in the future on this
property, ultimately may be futile.
OUR TEST RESULTS HAVE BEEN PUBLICLY QUESTIONED BY A WELL-ESTABLISHED
PUBLICATION IN THE MINING INDUSTRY. Until the questions raised by the
publication have been adequately addressed by independent reserve and
feasibility studies, these questions may adversely affect the value of your
investment in the company. See "Business - Properties - Pisgah, California
Property."
THE "CARE AND CUSTODY" PROGRAM FOR SAMPLING THE PISGAH PROPERTY DOES NOT
MEET THE INDUSTRY STANDARD FOR "CHAIN OF CUSTODY" PROGRAMS, WHICH ARE INTENDED
TO INSURE THE INTEGRITY OF SAMPLES. Our approach to sampling, sample care,
sample preparation and assaying of samples should not be confused with the chain
of custody programs. We can't guarantee the samples have not been tampered with
and the results reported cannot be treated as being as reliable as if we had
used a true chain of custody approach.
TESTING TO DATE HAS FOCUSED ON ASSAYING MATERIALS FOR PRECIOUS METALS
CONTENT, NOT HOW TO PROCESS MATERIALS FOR PRODUCTION. The various procedures we
have used to assay the volcanic cinder samples, and the Cerbat materials, have
not addressed what metallurgical procedures would be suited to process precious
metals out of the materials. Even if independent reserve reports indicate the
presence of precious metals, further extensive work will be needed in the form
of a feasibility study to determine if the precious metals (if any are shown
likely to be present in the property) in fact can be processed out of the
material at a profit. Some companies decide that even though one of their
properties contains valuable minerals, it is impossible to remove them
profitably in commercial production.
NEITHER THE PISGAH PILOT PLANT'S LIMITED RESULTS, NOR THE CERBAT PILOT
PLANT'S LIMITED RESULTS WILL GUARANTEE PROFITABILITY. Prospective investors
should note that the initial pilot plant's operating results on either property
will not be a sure indicator of the ultimate viability of company operations. We
believe this is a significant risk for the company. The pilot plant will run
small batches of material through different production processes (leaching
times, proportions of chemicals, etc.) to help us better understand how to
extract precious metals from materials removed from different locations on the
Pisgah property and the Cerbat property. However, its results will not be
representative of the operating results we should expect with a production plant
using materials taken throughout the property. Therefore, pilot plant results,
even if promising in terms of yield per ton and production cost, will not be
indicative of operating results. The pilot plant's results must be used in
conjunction with a future feasibility study to be prepared for us.
EXPLORING VOLCANIC CINDER PROPERTIES PRESENTS UNIQUE RISKS NOT ENCOUNTERED
IN OTHER GEOLOGIC SETTINGS. Precious metals most often are found in underground
quartz vein deposits, or in alluvial sites where the metals have been eroded
from surface exposed quartz veins and been transported by natural forces to
another (usually gravel type) deposit. Precious metals which are found in (or
came from eroded) vein deposits are believed to have been carried in underground
superheated water, which transported the precious metals and other
mineralization toward the surface, then cooled into quartz deposits underground.
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In contrast, volcanic cinders resulted from magma flows deep in the earth
crust erupting to the surface. However, the mechanism which may have placed
precious metals in the Pisgah volcanic cinders is not well understood. Presently
there are no established geological theories to explain how precious metals
might be located within volcanic cinders generally.
OUR LIMITED TEST RESULTS ON THE PISGAH PROPERTY TO DATE HAVE NOT BEEN
CONSISTENT AND POSITIVE RESULTS MAY NOT BE VALIDATED BY PRODUCTION OPERATIONS.
The company has run many tests on small amounts of the stockpiled volcanic
cinder material located at the Pisgah property, using different assay
techniques. While the tests indicate the materials may contain precious metals,
our tests have been limited to relatively small amounts of materials taken from
a few stockpile locations. Even within this limited testing scope, the test
results have varied significantly.
WE HAVE A HISTORY IN 2001 OF LATE PAYMENTS ON DEBT, AND WE COULD LOSE THE
PISGAH PROPERTY IF DEBT SECURED BY IT IS NOT PAID OR RESTRUCTURED IN 2002. This
is a risk to the company. At December 31, 2001 the company owed two lenders
$398,000 secured by first and second deeds of trust on the Pisgah property. Debt
service is now current. If we don't pay all the amounts due on time, or can't
restructure the debts to give us more time to pay, we could lose the Pisgah
property through foreclosure. If we should lose the Pisgah property, a stronger
focus and more aggressive independent sampling and drilling program will be
instituted on the Cerbat property. Although value could be realized by sale of
material for industrial and decorative uses, loss of the Pisgah property would
be a significant adverse development for the company.
WE MAY NOT BE SUCCESSFUL IN RAISING THE CAPITAL NECESSARY TO BUILD AND
OPERATE THE PILOT PLANT. We will need approximately $63,500 to design, build and
start operating the small scale pilot plant at Pisgah. In addition, about
$200,000 will be needed for a reserve report and feasibility study.
We will need approximately $85,000 to design, build and start operating the
small scale pilot plant at Cerbat, and an additional $100,000 for a reserve
report and feasibility study. The net proceeds from selling stock to DRH and
Dutchess Fund under an existing Investment Agreement will be used for these
purposes, but we may not be able to sell enough stock (see below) to fund these
items. We have no alternative arrangements in place to raise the funds we will
need if we don't sell enough stock to Dutchess Fund and DRH under the Investment
Agreement.
The future market price and volume of trading of our common stock limits
the rate at which we can obtain funding from Dutchess Fund and DRH under the
Investment Agreement. Further, we might be unable to satisfy the conditions in
that agreement which would result in our inability to sell stock on a timely
basis, or at all. If the price of our common stock and/or trading volume do not
increase significantly from recent levels, we will be unable to obtain
sufficient funds from the Investment Agreement to meet our liquidity needs. See
"Financing Transactions - Investment Agreement."
TERMS OF SUBSEQUENT FINANCINGS MAY ADVERSELY IMPACT YOUR INVESTMENT. If we
can't raise enough capital to execute our business strategy (pay for reserve
report and feasibility study, and build the small scale pilot and production
plants at Pisgah and Cerbat) from the Investment Agreement, or if we do have the
funds to build the larger plant but decide to modify or enlarge it, we may have
to raise equity, debt or preferred stock financing in the future. Your rights
and the value of your investment in the common stock could be reduced. For
example, if we have to issue secured debt securities, the holders of the debt
would have a claim to our assets that would be prior to the rights of
stockholders until the debt is paid. Interest on these debt securities would
increase costs and negatively impact operating results. Preferred stock could be
issued in series from time to time with such designations, rights, preferences,
and limitations as needed to raise capital. The terms of preferred stock could
be more advantageous to those investors than you as holders of common stock. In
addition, if we need to raise more equity capital from sale of common stock,
institutional or other investors
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may negotiate terms at least and possibly more favorable than the terms of this
offering. More common stock could be sold under these circumstances at prices
lower than offered under this prospectus, which could result in dilution of the
book value of shares bought in this offering.
RISK FACTORS INVOLVING THIS OFFERING.
SELLING STOCK TO DUTCHESS FUND ON CONVERSION OF THE DEBENTURE may
substantially dilute the interests of the other stockholders. The debenture is
convertible at a price as low as 80% of market price on conversion date (if
converted when the market price is $0.19 (the market price on September 30,
2002), the issue price would be $0.15 per share). The conversion of the
debenture therefore may result in substantial dilution to the interests of the
other holders of our common stock.
SELLING STOCK TO DUTCHESS FUND ON CONVERSION OF THE DEBENTURE could reduce
our market price and encourage short sales. If and to the extent Dutchess Fund
resells shares of our common stock bought on conversion of the debenture , our
stock market price may decrease due to the additional shares coming into the
market. This could encourage short sales, which would place further downward
pressure on the market price.
MARKET OVERHANG. Approximately 4,200,000 shares of the total shares issued
and outstanding are restricted under rule 144 under the 1933 Act from immediate
resale to the public stock market. This number does not include the 30,000
outstanding shares registered for resale with this prospectus, or the shares
issuable on conversion of the debenture held by Dutchess Fund. Rule 144
provides, in essence, that a person holding "restricted securities" for a period
of one year may sell only an amount every three months equal to the greater of
(a) 1% of a company's issued and outstanding shares, or (b) the average weekly
volume of sales during the four calendar weeks preceding the sale. The amount of
"restricted securities" which a person who is not our affiliate sells is not so
limited, since non-affiliates may sell without volume limitation their shares
held for two years if there is adequate current public information available
concerning us. In that event, "restricted securities" would be eligible for sale
to the public at an earlier date. As restrictions on resale end, the market
price of our common stock could drop significantly if the holders of these
restricted shares sell them or are perceived by the market as intending to sell
them.
BECAUSE THE COMPANY'S COMMON SHARES ARE "PENNY STOCK" CERTAIN RULES MAY
IMPEDE THE DEVELOPMENT OF INCREASED TRADING ACTIVITY AND COULD AFFECT THE
LIQUIDITY FOR STOCKHOLDERS. Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a
price of less than $5.00 per share other than securities registered on certain
national securities exchanges or quoted on the Nasdaq stock market, provided
that current price and volume information with respect to transactions in such
securities is provided by the exchange or system. Our securities now are subject
to the "penny stock rules" that impose additional sales practice requirements on
broker-dealers who sell penny stock securities to persons other than established
customers and accredited investors (generally those with assets in excess of
$1,000,000 or annual income exceeding $200,000 or $300,000 together with their
spouse). For transactions covered by these rules, the broker-dealer must make a
special suitability determination for the purchase of penny stock securities and
have received the purchaser's written consent to the transaction prior to the
purchase. Additionally, for any transaction involving a penny stock, unless
exempt, the "penny stock rules" require the delivery, prior to the transaction,
of a disclosure schedule relating to the penny stock market. The broker-dealer
also must disclose the commissions payable to both the broker-dealer and the
registered representative and current quotations for the securities. Finally,
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monthly statements must be sent disclosing recent price information on the
limited market in penny stocks. These rules may restrict the ability of
broker-dealers to sell our securities and may have the effect of reducing the
level of trading activity of our common stock in the secondary market.
FINANCING TRANSACTIONS
CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURE, WARRANT, AND SHARES TO ATTORNEY. On June 14, 2002
received $106,604 net proceeds from sale of a convertible debenture to Dutchess
Private Equities Fund. The company paid $13,396 to Dutchess Advisors, Ltd.
(advisor to Dutchess Fund) in payment of fees ($12,000) and travel expenses
($1,396).
All or part of the principal amount ($120,000) of the debenture, plus
accrued interest at 8% annually, is convertible at Dutchess Fund's discretion
into restricted shares of common stock, at a per share price equal to the lesser
of: (1) $0.41; (2) 100% of the average of the five lowest closing bid prices in
the 15 trading days preceding June 14, 2002); or (3) 80% of the average of the
three lowest closing bid prices in the 15 trading days preceding notice of
conversion. To the extent not prepaid or converted, outstanding principal and
accrued interest will be converted automatically to restricted shares of common
stock, at the lesser of the conversion prices stated above, on the maturity date
of the debenture (June 14, 2005).
If the $120,000 principal amount of the debenture is converted at the $0.41
price, we would issue 292,683 shares to Dutchess Fund, and the offer and sale of
those shares would be covered by this prospectus. This prospectus covers a total
of 950,000 shares issuable to Dutchess Fund on conversion of the debenture; the
number of shares issued on conversion will depend on the market price (for
example, the full 950,000 shares would be issued if the market price drops to
the point where the conversion price is calculated at $0.126 per share.
However, the debenture has a "limitation on amount of conversion and
ownership" provision, such that Dutchess Fund never will be entitled, at one
time, to convert that amount of the debenture into that number of shares which
(when added to all the other company shares Dutchess Fund owns beneficially),
would exceed 4.99% of the number of shares of the company outstanding on the
conversion date. "Owns beneficially" includes shares owned (including shares
bought under the Investment Agreement) at the time Dutchess sends a notice of
debenture conversion to the company, plus all other shares Dutchess has the
right to acquire within 60 days of the notice (for example, on exercise of the
warrant, because the warrant can be exercised at any time). See "Security
Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management." Shares which the company
can require Dutchess Fund to purchase under the Investment Agreement are not
"beneficially owned" until such time as we send a purchase request notice ("put
notice") to Dutchess Fund. See "Investment Agreement" below.
In connection with the transaction, we issued to Dutchess Fund a warrant to
purchase 50,000 restricted shares of common stock, at an exercise price per
share equal to the lesser of (1) $0.36 (110% of the five day average closing bid
price for the five trading days before June 14, 2002, which was the issue date
for the warrant); or (2) 110% of the five day average closing bid price for the
five trading days after December 12, 2002. Because the exercise price of the
warrant is not yet fixed, and the company has not received any consideration for
issuance of the warrant, the shares issuable on exercise of the warrant are not
covered by this prospectus.
Also in connection with the transaction with Dutchess Fund, we issued to
Joseph B. LaRocco, attorney for Dutchess Fund, 30,000 restricted shares of
common stock, for legal services provided to Dutchess Fund
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in connection with the debenture and warrant transaction. The services have been
valued by the company at $6,750.
Resale of shares issued on conversion of the debenture, and shares now held
by Mr. LaRocco, are covered by this prospectus, as required by the terms of the
transaction with Dutchess Fund. The following discloses transactions late in
2001 and early 2002 between Dutchess Fund, Dutchess Advisors, and others,
involving an Investment Agreement (sometimes referred to as an "equity credit
line" agreement) and a public relations agreement. Resale of the shares referred
to in the following disclosure is not covered by this prospectus, but by
separate prospectus and registration statement (SEC file number 333- 72252) on
file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
On October 4, 2001 we signed an Investment Agreement with Dutchess Private
Equities Fund, L.P. and DRH Investment Company, LLC to sell up to $8,000,000 in
shares of common stock to Dutchess Fund and DRH, in equal amounts. We also
issued shares of common stock to Dutchess Fund and May Davis Group, Inc., and to
Dutchess Advisors, Ltd. (advisor to Dutchess Fund), and to the attorney for
Dutchess Fund and DRH, for fees in connection with the Investment Agreement.
Terms of these transactions are described below. Reference is made to the
complete text of the Investment Agreement, which has been filed as an exhibit to
the registration statement which includes this prospectus.
INVESTMENT AGREEMENT. We have signed an Investment Agreement with Dutchess
Private Equities Fund L.P. ("Dutchess Fund", a Delaware limited partnership),
and DRH Investment Company, LLC ("DRH"), who have committed to buy from us up to
a total of $8,000,000 in shares of common stock, when and as requested by us,
until May 10, 2005, 50% by Dutchess Fund and 50% by DRH.
Our ability to sell stock to Dutchess Fund and DRH will depend on market
price and trading volume for our stock. See the risk factor captioned "We may
not be successful in raising the capital necessary to build and operate the
pilot plant at Pisgah or at Cerbat." If market prices continue at the September
2002 levels (less than $0.25 bid) or decline, we will need more authorized
capital than the current 15,000,000 shares of common stock to take full
advantage of the Investment Agreement (assuming trading volume is sufficient,
see below). The Investment Agreement allows us to increase authorized capital
for this purpose, and we intend to ask our shareholders to approve an increase
to 75,000,000 shares of common stock in October or November 2002. The
shareholders will have to approve the increase. If shares are issued to Dutchess
Fund on conversion of the debenture (see below), the number of shares available
to sell to Dutchess Fund and DRH would be reduced, until such time as the
company's shareholders approve an increase in the number of authorized shares.
Dutchess Fund, and DRH, separately, cannot be required to purchase stock
from the company which, when added to stock of the company which either of them
owns beneficially, exceeds 4.99% of the issued and outstanding stock of the
company on the date of our "put" (see below). There is a similar provision in
the debenture (see above).
In addition to the foregoing overall limit which applies to Dutchess Fund
and DRH, the amount of stock we can require Dutchess Fund and DRH to purchase at
any time is limited:
O There must be 13 stock market trading days between any two of our
"puts" (requests for purchase delivered to Dutchess Fund and DRH),
although one or more closings of sale of part of the shares may occur
every five trading days within the 13 trading days (the closing date
for each put is 13 trading days after put notice). We will deposit
stock certificates with First Union National Bank, Morristown, New
Jersey (the "escrow agent"), and Dutchess Fund and DRH will deposit
funds with the escrow agent sufficient to buy our stock.
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O We shall be entitled to request that dollar amount of stock that is
equal to 175% of the average daily volume of our common stock over the
40 trading days prior to our put notice multiplied by the purchase
price (93% of the lowest closing bid price during that 40 days), but
never more than $1 million. This is how the maximum "put amount" is
determined under the Investment Agreement. The actual number of shares
we issue for each put delivered to Dutchess Fund and DRH will have a
total or aggregate purchase price equal to the lesser of (1) the put
amount, and (2) 15% of the aggregate trading volume in the 10 trading
days, multiplied by the average of the lowest closing bid prices
during the first five and the last five trading days, respectively, in
the 10 trading day pricing period.
Closing of each sale of stock to Dutchess Fund and DRH will be subject only
to standard closing conditions (for examples, that we are not insolvent, and
that we continue to be listed for trading on the Over- the-Counter Bulletin
Board). Subject only to meeting the standard closing conditions, Dutchess Fund
and DRH must purchase the stock. We will receive net sale proceeds (see below)
not later than the thirteenth trading day after the date of our put notice.
The issuance of shares of common stock to Dutchess Fund and DRH under the
Investment Agreement will be exempt from registration with the Securities and
Exchange Commission under section 5 of the 1933 Act, pursuant to section 4(2) of
the 1933 Act; the resale of such shares by Dutchess Fund and DRH is registered
with the Securities and Exchange Commission under section 5 by a separate
registration statement. We have agreed to use our best efforts to have our
officers, directors and any other persons affiliated with the company refrain
from selling shares during each 10 trading day pricing period.
The Investment Agreement contains mutual indemnities against loss, costs
and expenses arising out of misrepresentations, breach of warranties and
covenants, or other actions or inactions by us or by Dutchess Fund and DRH.
Insofar as such indemnification might be sought for loss, costs and expenses
arising from violations of the 1933 Act, we have been informed that in the
opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission, such indemnification is
against public policy as expressed in the 1933 Act and therefore is not
enforceable.
Pursuant to the Investment Agreement, each time we sell stock to Dutchess
Fund and DRH, we will pay May Davis Group, Inc., a securities broker-dealer and
member of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. cash in the
amount of 3.5% of the funds purchased in each transaction by Dutchess Fund and
DRH. See "Selling Shareholders" below. An additional 3.5% of the funds purchased
in each such transaction will be paid to Dutchess Advisors, see "- Compensation"
below.
REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT. We have filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, and will keep current the registration statement for resale
of the shares sold to Dutchess Fund and DRH under the Investment Agreement, for
so long as Dutchess Fund or DRH hold any shares so purchased. The number of
shares available under the initial registration statement is insufficient to
cover all the stock which may be issued to Dutchess Fund and DRH at current
market prices and volumes. Therefore, we will use our best efforts to have our
shareholders approve an increase in authorized common stock (up to 75,000,000
shares) and cause an amendment or new registration statement containing
additional shares (an additional 16,000,000 shares) to be filed with the
Commission and declared effective by it. If our shareholders do not approve the
increase in authorized shares, and if the market price of our stock does not
increase to approximately $2.00, we will not be able to realize the full
potential funding of $8,000,000 which is available under the Investment
Agreement, because we would not have enough shares to sell. Failure to obtain an
increase in authorized common stock will not result in termination of the
Investment Agreement.
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Our agreements as to registration rights are only with Dutchess Fund and
DRH, Dutchess Advisors and the attorney for Dutchess Fund and DRH.
COMPENSATION. We will sell shares to Dutchess Fund and DRH at a 7% discount
from the market price (see above). We will pay Dutchess Advisors, Ltd., an
affiliate and advisor of Dutchess Fund, an amount of cash equal to 3.5% of the
dollar amount of shares we sell to Dutchess Fund and DRH, when each put is
closed (see above). Dutchess Advisors is a statutory underwriter for the shares
which are purchased by Dutchess Fund and DRH, and resold by those entities into
the market. In addition, we have issued 227,272 shares of common stock to
Dutchess Advisors, Ltd. (for its advisory services to Dutchess Fund), and have
issued an additional 75,757 shares to Dutchess Fund, as fees to induce Dutchess
Fund to enter into the Investment Agreement. The shares issued to Dutchess
Advisors were required to be so issued by Dutchess Fund. We will pay May Davis
Group, Inc. an amount of cash equal to 3.5% of the dollar amount of shares we
sell to Dutchess Fund and DRH when each put is closed (see above). We also
issued 303,030 shares to May Davis Group, Inc., a securities broker-dealer firm,
as a placement fee for the execution of the Investment Agreement. In March 2002,
May Davis transferred the 303,030 shares to Owen May (151,515 shares), Hunter
Singer (111,515 shares), and Michael Jacobs (40,000 shares). Thereafter, Mr. May
transferred his 151,515 shares to Blue Mountain Investments, LLC, a Delaware LLC
owned by Mr. May and a member of his immediate family. Mr. May has investment
and voting control over Blue Mountain. Mr. May, Mr. Jacobs and Mr. Singer are
registered stock brokers employed by May Davis, and such individuals are
statutory underwriters for this offering. Mr. Singer also is a principal of DRH.
All of the foregoing shares were issued based on the value (agreed to by
the company and the parties pursuant to the Investment Agreement) of such fees
in the amounts of $50,000 by Dutchess Fund, $200,000 by May Davis Group, Inc.,
and $150,000 by Dutchess Advisors (total $400,000), divided by the $0.66 closing
bid price of the company's stock when the Investment Agreement was signed
(October 4, 2001).
An additional 37,000 shares were issued to Joseph B. LaRocco, for services
valued at $12,500 ($0.33 per share) provided by him as attorney for Dutchess
Fund and DRH in connection with the Investment Agreement. The value of his
services was determined by his clients Dutchess Fund and DRH, and agreed to
within the Investment Agreement signed by the company. The per share price for
his services was negotiated and agreed to between Mr. LaRocco and the company,
as the company did not have the funds to pay Mr. LaRocco in cash. The $0.33 per
share price represents a discount of 50% from the market price at October 4,
2001 ($0.66).
All of these shares (643,059 total) were issued as restricted securities
under section 4(2) of the 1933 Act, and are registered for resale by a separate
prospectus and the registration statement of which that prospectus is a part.
PUBLIC RELATIONS AGREEMENT. As of September 15, 2001 the company signed an
agreement with National Financial Communications Corp., based in Needham,
Massachusetts, for NFC to provide public relations and communications services
to the company for a period of 12 months. NFC's objective is to increase
awareness of the company among potential investors through traditional mail
channels and media interviews with officers of the company. The cost of NFC's
services is $5,000 per month if paid in cash ($6,000 per month if paid in
stock), plus reimbursement of third party expenses. The term of the agreement is
12 months, but can be terminated by either party on 10 days notice after
December 15, 2001. The agreement is automatically extended for three months if
not terminated by the company prior to end of the 12 month term.
On March 22, 2002, the consulting agreement was amended (effective
September 15, 2001) wherein the agreement was suspended from October 31, 2002
through March 25, 2002. We have paid the first month's
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service with NFC with $5,000 cash, and have agreed to issue 200,000 shares of
stock for services and expenses under the agreement. We issued 40,000 shares to
NFC for services for the months of April and May 2002, and thereafter will issue
20,000 shares monthly according to the amended agreement.
We agreed to issue the stock valued at $0.875 per share (the bid price as
of October 19, 2001), for a total value of $175,000 for the 200,000 shares.
These shares will be issued as restricted securities under section 4(2) of the
1933 Act, and are registered for resale by a separate prospectus and the
registration statement of which that prospectus is a part.
Also, we have agreed to issue options to NFC to purchase 200,000 shares of
common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share. The options will be
exercisable when delivered and will expire September 15, 2004. Shares issued on
exercise of the options will be restricted securities under section 4(2) of the
1933 Act; resale of such shares is covered by a separate prospectus and the
registration statement of which that prospectus is a part.
MARKET FOR COMMON STOCK AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The stock is traded on the Nasdaq Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board
("CCRE.OB").
The following shows in United States dollars the high and low market
quotation for the shares for the last three years. Quotations reflect
inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down, or commissions, and do
not necessarily represent actual transactions.
1999 Low High
---- --- ----
First Quarter $0.375 $0.812
Second Quarter $0.406 $1.875
Third Quarter $0.75 $4.125
Fourth Quarter $0.906 $1.75
2000 Low High
---- --- ----
First Quarter $0.875 $5.00
Second Quarter $2.125 $5.125
Third Quarter $1.50 $3.312
Fourth Quarter $1.031 $2.75
2001
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First Quarter $1.218 $1.75
Second Quarter $1.156 $1.813
Third Quarter $0.77 $1.563
Fourth Quarter $0.31 $0.90
2002
----
First Quarter $0.25 $0.51
Second Quarter $0.21 $0.51
Third Quarter $0.18 $0.48
The company has approximately 220 shareholders of record. The stock
transfer agent is Pacific Stock Transfer Company, 500 E. Warm Springs, Suite
240, Las Vegas, NV 89119.
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The company has never paid any dividends. There are no legal restrictions
which limit our ability to pay dividends. Based on the present financial
situation, it is unlikely we will pay dividends in the near future.
USE OF PROCEEDS
We will not receive any proceeds from sale of shares by the selling
shareholders, but will receive proceeds from exercise of the warrants, which
proceeds (up to $17,930 if the warrants are exercised at $0.36 per share) will
be used as follows:
1. General and administrative expense(1) $ 10,000
2. Exploration and testing:
Pisgah and Cerbat assay tests(2) $ 4,000
Labor 3,970
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7,930
Total $ 17,930
(1) For approximately one month of salaries and other office expense.
(2) For the costs of third-party assays of materials taken from the
properties.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following should be read together with the financial statements
included in this prospectus.
We hold interests in five mineral properties in the southwestern United
States. None of these properties has any proven or probable reserves and none of
these properties is in production. All expenditures on all properties are
expensed, not capitalized.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES AT JUNE 30, 2002 Compared with June 30,
2001, and Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2002.
(A) PLAN OF OPERATION.
We intend to continue sampling and testing volcanic cinder materials from
the Pisgah property with a small pilot plant to be located at a location within
approximately one hour driving time from the Pisgah property, assuming we have
the necessary funds. We anticipate using the pilot plant to process small
batches of material for testing purposes. We also plan to obtain an independent
reserve report and feasibility study before building the production plant.
Assuming capital can be raised through the equity line financing with
Dutchess Fund and DRH, and precious metals are proven to exist at the Cerbat
property, we will build a small scale pilot plant and begin processing material
from the Cerbat property for precious metals (primarily gold silver). The
location of the pilot plant has not yet been determined. If the pilot plant is
shown to consistently extract precious metals from the materials, the company
will retain an independent consultant to determine if there are reserves of
precious metals in the property. The reserve study would be based on
comprehensive drilling and sampling of the property according to a grid system
using industry standards.
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We also will start processing dump materials on the Cerbat property in
Arizona. There is no assurance that precious metals exist in either the Pisgah
or Cerbat properties in commercial quantities or, if they do, that they can be
profitably extracted from either property.
The company has no present plans to conduct any activities or operations on
any of its other properties.
During the six months ended June 30, 2002, we sold 415,600 restricted
common shares for a total of $108,500, and issued warrants to exercise 415,600
restricted common shares, exercisable at $0.25 per share.
On June 14, 2002 received $106,600 net proceeds from sale of a convertible
debenture to Dutchess Private Equities Fund. The company paid to Dutchess
Advisors, Ltd. (advisor to Dutchess Fund) $12,000 as payment for loan fees and
$1,396 for travel expenses.
We will depend on sales of stock to Dutchess Private Equities Fund, L.P.
and DRH Investment Company, LLC, who are providers of the equity line of credit
established under an Investment Agreement with us, to build the pilot plants,
obtain independent reserve reports and independent feasibility studies, pay
general and administrative expenses, and pay debt service.
At June 30, 2002, and before sale of any stock to Dutchess Fund and DRH, we
had approximately $75,000 cash available to sustain operations, which would
cover two month of operations maximum. In advance of such sales, we may seek
additional capital by sale of restricted stock in private placement transactions
in Canada, loans from directors, or possible funding or joint venture
arrangements with other mining companies. However, there are no plans or
arrangements now in place to fund the company by any of these means, and outcome
of the discussions with other companies cannot be predicted.
It is not anticipated that the company will purchase (or sell) any
significant amount of equipment or other assets, or experience any significant
change in the number of personnel who perform services for the company, during
the fiscal year ending December 31, 2002. However, this depends on results of
its ongoing testing programs and financing available to it.
(B) LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
As of June 30, 2002, the company had a working capital deficit of
approximately $252,000.
The company had no operating income or cash flow from its mineral
operations for the six months ended June 30, 2002 or the six months ended June
30, 2001. The company sustained a loss from operations of $245,800 for the six
month period ended June 30, 2002, compared to a loss of $305,800 for the six
month period ended June 30, 2001. The decreased loss was primarily due to
decreases in mine exploration costs of $60,100, travel and entertainment costs
of $26,200, consulting fees of $26,400; and office expense of $25,300. These
reductions were offset by increases in salaries and wages of $30,000, accounting
and legal fees of $24,600, and advertising and promotion expenses of $14,100.
General and administrative expenses decreased approximately $71,200 to
$257,100 (compared to $328,300 in 2001). The changes in costs and expenses,
stated as changes for the period ended June 30, 2002 compared to the same period
for 2001, were due to:
o Accounting and legal costs increased by $24,600 due to costs incurred
as a result of filing a registration statement with the Securities and
Exchange Commission to register shares for resale.
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o A decrease of $26,400 paid to consultants for research and development
on our Pisgah cinder material in 2001.
o Salaries and wages increased by $30,000 and payroll taxes by $2,400
because we agreed in June 2001 to pay Mr. Sloan a salary of $60,000
per year. We have accrued these expenses. There were no salary and
wages, or payroll taxes during the same period in 2001.
o Insurance costs increased $2,900 due to increases in insurance
premiums.
o Travel and entertainment costs decreased $26,200 due to less travel by
directors and less travel expenses incurred for consultants.
o Depreciation decreased by $3,900 because some of our equipment has
been fully depreciated.
o Office expense decreased $25,300. During the six month period ended
June 30, 2001, we established an office at the Nye County lab
facility. Establishment of the office resulted in one time expenses
for equipment and supplies. The facility was closed on December 31,
2001.
o Mine exploration costs decreased $60,100 due to a reduction in the
amount of third party assay tests performed for the company and
discontinuation of exploration on the Owl Canyon property.
o Advertising and promotion expenses increased by $14,100 due to
substantial revisions in the layout and content of our website, and
investor relations program being initiated.
o Repairs and maintenance decreased by $4,200. No repairs and
maintenance costs were incurred during the period ended June 30, 2002.
o Telephone costs decreased by $3,200 due to lower long distance
telephone rates.
o Miscellaneous costs increased by $4,700 as a result of filing fees
associated with registration statement filing fees.
Subsequent to the issuance of the company's financial statements for the
three months ended March 31, 2002, management became aware that those financial
statements did not properly reflect certain account balances. Properly
accounting of these items in the revised financial statements has the following
effect:
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Three Months Ended
Three Months Ended March 31, 2002 RESTATED
March 31, 2002 (RESTATED) Changes
------------------ ------------------ -------------
Revenue $ 5,600 $ 5,600 $ --
General and administrative expenses 112,100 112,000 (100)
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Loss from operations (106,500) (106,400) 100
Other income (expense)
Interest income 1,000 1,000 --
Interest expense (41,400) (77,200) (35,800)
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Loss before provision for income taxes (146,900) (182,600) (35,700)
Provision for income taxes -- -- --
--------------- --------------- ------------
Net loss $ (146,900) $ (182,600) $ (35,700)
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Basic and diluted loss per common share $ (0.01) $ (0.02) $ (0.01)
=============== =============== ============
Basic and diluted weighted average
common shares outstanding 10,486,357 10,436,225 10,436,225
=============== =============== ============
For the three months ended March 31, 2002, the change in the statement of
operations was primarily related to interest expense for which the company had
two changes. First, the company re-evaluated accrued interest and determined it
was overstated by approximately $36,000. Accordingly, the company decreased the
balance by $36,000 to properly reflect the accrued interest and related interest
expense. Second, the company issued 309,700 shares of its common stock in
satisfaction of accrued interest of $48,000 in accordance with an agreement
which stated that the number of shares to be issued would be based on 50% of the
lowest trading price from November 2000 to December 2001 ($0.155), in relation
to the outstanding accrued interest balance. Accordingly, the issuance of these
shares was recorded based upon the accrued interest balance rather than the fair
value of such shares issued. The company has re-evaluated this transaction and
determined the issuance of such shares should be recorded at the fair value. As
a result, the company recorded an additional $71,800 of interest expense for the
three months ended March 31, 2002.
The company also determined that the number of outstanding shares was not
recorded correctly and increased from 10,514,400 to 10,651,500 as of June 30,
2002. The change in the net loss and increase of the recalculated basic and
diluted weighted average common shares outstanding increased the basic and
diluted loss per common shares from $(0.01) to $(0.02).
Unless the company is able to establish the economic viability of its
mining properties, the company will continue writing off its expenses of
exploration and testing of its properties. Therefore, losses will continue
unless the company locates and delineates reserves. If that occurs, the company
may capitalize certain of those expenses.
The company has no material commitments for capital expenditures other than
expenditures it chooses to make with respect to testing and/or exploration of
its mineral properties.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES AT DECEMBER 31, 2001 COMPARED WITH DECEMBER 31,
2000, AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE TWO YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001.
Year ended December 31
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2001 2000
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Sales $ -0- $ -0-
Rental revenue 22,500 22,500
Costs (677,500) (1,012,200)
Other income (expenses) (49,500) 27,200
Income (loss) from discontinued operations -0- -0-
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Net income (loss) $ (704,500) $ (962,500)
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Income in 2001 and 2000 was payment received from the lessee of the Pisgah
property (see "Business - Properties - Pisgah Property Mining Lease").
The following table summarizes working capital and total assets,
accumulated deficit, and shareholders' equity.
Year ended December 31
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2001 2000
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Working capital $ (70,200) $ 480,100
Total assets $ 135,900 $ 701,600
Accumulated deficit $ (3,971,900) $ (3,267,400)
Shareholders' equity $ (471,600) $ 150,600
At December 31, 2000, we owed $32,500 to a lender (secured by first deed of
trust on the Pisgah property), with annual interest at 8%. Annual payments of
$22,500 from Twin Mountain (lessee of the Pisgah property) were paid directly to
the lender by Twin Mountain, which reduced this debt to $10,000 with the balance
due July 31, 2001. The maturity of this note has been extended to June 1, 2002.
This debt was paid in full in May 2002.
During 2000 the company issued 1,119,009 shares of common stock, including
774,009 shares for cash proceeds of $949,600 to finance operations. We also
borrowed $300,000 from a corporate lender (First Colony Merchant, a private
lender) at 16% annual interest, secured by a second mortgage on the Pisgah
property. Service on this debt is interest only (payable $24,000 each May and
November), with principal due November 23, 2005. In addition, during 2000 Ronald
D. Sloan, president, had loaned the company $152,289 on an unsecured basis, with
interest at prime plus 1%. See notes to the audited financial statements and
"Certain Relationships and Related Transactions - Loans by Officers."
In 2001, additions to funds available for operations were provided by
$89,916 from sale of 142,888 shares of restricted common stock, and from an
additional loan of $89,253 from Ronald D. Sloan, president (unsecured, with
interest at prime plus 1%, due September 25, 2002), $6,313 from Brian Wolfe, a
director (unsecured, with interest at prime plus 1%, due November 2, 2002), and
$21,600 from Robin Schwarz, a shareholder (unsecured, with interest at 20.74%
due September 25, 2002). The company made principal repayments to Mr. Sloan of
$127,950 leaving a balance owing of $76,048.
We recorded a net loss from operations in 2001 of $704,500 compared to
$962,500 in 2000. This $258,000 decrease in net loss in 2001 was due primarily
to a decrease in mine exploration costs of $402,900, which was offset by
increases in consulting fees of $96,900, and salaries and wages of $30,000.
Costs and expenses decreased approximately $334,700 to $677,500 (compared
to $1,012,200 in 2000). The changes in costs and expenses, stated as changes in
2001 compared to 2000, were due to:
o A decrease of $402,900 in mine exploration costs. In 2000, we incurred
a one-time expenditure of $300,000 for 200,000 shares of restricted
common stock issued in August 2000 to two individuals (Ken Schmidt and
John Tomashewski) to acquire their proprietary extractive technology,
at a value of $1.50 per share (market value on issue date). The
remaining decrease of $102,900 was due to a reduction in the amount of
third party assay
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tests performed for the company and discontinuation of exploration on
the Owl Canyon property.
o A increase of $96,900 paid to consultants for research and development
on our Pisgah cinder material.
o Travel and entertainment decreased $1,500 due to less travel by
directors and less travel expenses incurred for consultants .
o Legal and accounting costs decreased by $25,400 due to less legal
services required.
o Salaries and wages increased by $30,000 and payroll taxes by $2,400
because we agreed in June 2001 to pay Mr. Sloan a salary of $60,000
per year. We have accrued these expenses. There were no salary and
wages, or payroll taxes in 2000.
o Insurance costs decreased $12,500 due to a reduction in coverage for
property and automobiles.
o Bad debt expense decreased by $5,900.
o Office expense increased $13,200 , because we established a field
office in Nye County Nevada.
o Office rent expense decrease by $11,600 due to a reduction in office
space in Las Vegas.
o Depreciation and amortization decreased by $4,600 because some of our
equipment has been fully depreciated
o Advertising and promotion expenses decreased by $18,300. In 2000, we
spent approximately $22,500 for advertising and promotion, including
non-recurring costs for modifications made to our website, and
printing brochures with color photographs.
o Lease expense decreased by $5,700 because the company leased less
field equipment.
o Miscellaneous costs, telephone, utilities, repairs and maintenance,
and bank charges increased by a net $11,200, principally due to more
power being used at the Nye County facility, and repairs to equipment.
Unless we can establish the economic viability of the exploration
properties, we will continue writing off the expenses of exploration and
testing. Therefore, losses will continue until such time, if ever, as we
establish the economic viability of the properties. If viability is established
for a property, some of the expenses related to that property would be
capitalized instead of expensed.
We have no material commitments for capital expenditures.
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PLAN OF OPERATIONS
We intend to continue sampling and testing volcanic cinder materials from
the Pisgah property with a small pilot plant to be located at a location within
approximately one hour driving time from the Pisgah property, assuming we have
the necessary funds. We anticipate using the pilot plant to process small
batches of material for testing purposes. We will obtain an independent reserve
report and feasibility study before building the production plant.
We will depend on sales of stock to Dutchess Fund and DRH to build the
pilot plant, obtain an independent reserve report and an independent feasibility
study, pay general and administrative expenses, and pay debt service. Total
number of employees and consultants would increase to approximately eight when
the pilot plant is operational, and up to 25 when the production plant is
running.
At March 29, 2002, and before sale of any stock to Dutchess Fund and DRH,
we had approximately $21,400 cash available to sustain operations, which would
cover two months operations maximum. In advance of such sales, we may seek
additional capital by sale of restricted stock in private placement transactions
in Canada, loans from directors, or possible funding or joint venture
arrangements with other mining companies. However, there are no plans or
arrangements now in place to fund the company by any of these means, and outcome
of the discussions with other companies cannot be predicted.
BUSINESS
CORPORATE BACKGROUND. Can-Cal Resources Ltd. is a Nevada corporation
incorporated on March 22, 1995 under the name of British Pubs USA, Inc. as a
wholly owned subsidiary of 305856 B.C., Ltd. dba N.W. Electric Carriage Company
("NWE"), a British Columbia, Canada company ("NWE"). On April 12, 1995, NWE
exchanged shares of British Pubs USA, Inc. for shares of NWE held by its
existing shareholders, on a share for share basis. NWE changed its name to
Can-Cal Resources Ltd. on July 2, 1996.
In January 1999 the company sold its wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary
Scotmar Industries, Inc., which was engaged in the business of buying and
salvaging damaged trucks from insurance companies for resale of guaranteed truck
part components. The subsidiary was sold for a profit and the proceeds used to
acquire and explore mineral properties, as the company determined that the
subsidiary would lose money in the vehicle salvage business unless more capital
was obtained specifically for that business. See the audited financial
statements.
BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. The company is an exploration company. Since 1996, we
have examined various mineral properties prospective for precious metals and
minerals and acquired those deemed promising. We own, lease or have an interest
in five mineral properties in the southwestern United States (California and
Arizona). All these properties are "grass roots" because they are not known to
contain reserves of precious metals or other minerals. None of these properties
is in production. We sold 16.8 ounces of gold we produced from minerals which
had been partially processed which we bought from a third party (the minerals
did not originate from our properties).
We have performed more than 1000 "in-house" assays on mineral samples from
our properties. An assay is a test performed on a sample of minerals to
determine the quantity of one or more elements contained in the sample. The
in-house work has been conducted with our equipment by persons with whom we have
contracted, who are experienced in performing assays, but are not independent of
us. We also send samples of materials from which we have obtained the most
promising results to outside independent assayers to confirm in-house results.
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We have done an extensive amount of preliminary testing and assaying on the
Owl Canyon property in California, in which we hold a 50% ownership interest in
through the S&S Joint Venture. Results indicate precious metals may be present
in material located on the Owl Canyon property; presently we have suspended
testing there to work on the Pisgah property.
On the Cerbat property, we have conducted (in late June and July 2002) a
limited number of preliminary tests and assays on material taken form mine dumps
(material left on the property from mining by others many years ago), and from
existing old mines on the property. Results indicate gold and silver may be
present in these materials, but extensive further sampling and evaluation will
be needed (including independent reserve analysis and engineering feasibility
studies) before we can determine whether or not the property contains a
commercial deposit of precious metals.
Following is a list of the company's assay equipment, all of which is owned
by the company .
Preparation Equipment:
- 2 Chipmunk Jaw Crushers
- Rod Mill Crusher
- Large 20 Ton Concentrator
- Ring and Puck Pulverizer
- Jones Riffles
- 5HP Puma Compressor
- Classification Screens 20 mesh- 325 mesh
- 2 Drying Ovens
- Vacuum pump
Fire Assay Equipment:
- 2 Vcella Assay Ovens
- Numerous Pouring Molds
- Weighing Bench with Fire Assay Reagents
- 2 Assay Balances
- 1 Top Loading Pulp Balance
- 2 Fluxing scales
- Various Crucible and Cupel Tongs
Wet Chemical, Metallurgical Lab Equipment:
- 1 Fume Hood
- 4 Hot plates
- 3 Stir Plates
- Shaker Table
- 1L Separatory funnels
- 4L Separatory funnels
- Beakers, 10- 4000ml. (Numerous)
- Erlenmeyer Flasks (Numerous)
- Volumetric Flasks (Numerous)
- Graduated Cylinders
- IL Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer ("AAS")
- Lamps for AAS include Au, Ag, Pd, Pt, Rh, Cu, Zn and Ni
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During 2000 and continuing to date, we have focused efforts on the
"volcanic cinders" property located on patented mining claims we own at Pisgah,
California. We have run an analysis program to determine if the material
contains precious metals. Although it has been questioned by others, our
analysis program indicates precious metals may exist in material taken from the
Pisgah property. We intend to build a small scale pilot plant to begin test
processing the volcanic cinder material, at a plant to be located within
approximately one hour driving time from Pisgah. We have not obtained the
location at the present time.
Substantial amounts of additional testing, drilling, sampling, assaying and
engineering studies, and confirmation of the presence of precious metals would
be necessary to determine whether the Pisgah property contains sufficient
amounts of precious metals to constitute "reserves," and whether any such
reserves are capable of economic production. Presently, we have not established
that there are any reserves on the Pisgah property. We have elected to obtain an
independent reserve report on the property, and an independent feasibility study
on the capital costs and operating expenses for a production plant.
The pilot plant testing facility initially will process material in 100
pound batch test runs daily, gradually moving up to one ton per day to fine tune
the efficiency of our processes. It is our intention to extract the metals for
both in-house and external confirmation by independent labs, pertaining to the
concentrations and recoverability of precious metals that may exist in the
cinders.
Further geologic and exploration work at the Limestone property has not
been initiated. The company does not intend to conduct further exploration on
this property in the immediate future, however, the company intends to keep
these properties for future exploration at some point in the future.
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The company has a general insurance policy in adequate amounts for casualty
loss to office and laboratory equipment, operation of motor vehicles, and mining
equipment on various properties. Additional insurance will be obtained for
operating locations, such as the proposed operations for the Pisgah, as
necessary.
PROPERTIES
We own or have interests in five properties, one which is owned (patented
mining claims on the volcanic cinders property at Pisgah, California), one which
is leased with an option to purchase (the Cerbat property in Mohave County,
Arizona), and three properties which are unpatented mining claims located on
federal public land and managed by the United States Bureau of Land Management
(the"BLM"): the Owl Canyon property (23 miles northeast of Baker, California);
the Limestone/Erosion property (southeast of Lucerne Valley, California); and
the Wikieup property (in Mohave County, Arizona).
Unpatented claims are "located" or "staked" by individuals or companies on
federal public land. Each placer claim covers 20 to 160 acres; each lode claim
covers 20 acres. The company is obligated to pay a maintenance fee of $100 per
claim per year to the BLM and file an Affidavit of Assessment Work with the
County showing labor and improvements of at least $100 for each claim yearly.
If the statutes and regulations for the location and maintenance of a
mining claim are complied with, the locator obtains a valid possessory right to
the contained minerals. Failure to pay such fees or make the required filings
may render the mining claim void or voidable. We believe we have valid claims,
but, because mining claims are self-initiated and self-maintained, it is
impossible to ascertain their validity solely from public real estate records.
If the validity of an unpatented mining claim is challenged by the government,
we would have the burden of proving the present economic feasibility of mining
minerals located on the claims.
Total expenditures, excluding acquisition costs, on the properties has been
$1,097,460. For information on future planned expenditures, see "Use of
Proceeds."
PISGAH, CALIFORNIA PROPERTY.
GENERAL, TESTING. In 1997 we acquired fee title to a "volcanic cinders"
property at Pisgah, San Bernardino County, California, for $567,000. The cinders
material resulted from a geologically recent volcanic eruption.
The property is privately owned and is comprised of approximately 120 acres
located 10 miles southwest of Ludlow, California, with a very large hill of
volcanic cinders, accessible by paved road from Interstate 40. An independent
survey service hired by the company reported that there are approximately
13,500,000 tons of volcanic cinders above the surface. Approximately 3,500,000
tons of the cinders have been screened and stockpiled, the result of prior
operations by Burlington Northern Railroad Co. which processed the cinders from
the hill for railroad track ballast, taking all cinders above about one inch
diameter and leaving the rest on the ground surface within one-quarter mile of
the hill. The remaining material in the hill, and the material left over from
Burlington's operations, can easily be removed by front end loaders and loaded
into dump trucks for hauling. The Cinder and Cinder #2 patented mining claims
contain morphologically young alkali basalt and hawaiite lava flows and cinder.
The cinder and spatter cone is about 100 meters high and has a basal diameter of
about 500 meters. The volcanic cone and crater consists of unsorted basalis
tephra, ranging from finest ash, through scoriascious cinders and blocks, to
dense and broken bombs up to two meters in dimension.
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The company owns equipment which was acquired with the property, and is
located on the property: a ball mill for crushing cinders, truck loading pads,
two buildings, large storage tanks, conveyors to load trucks, material silos and
screening equipment.
In August 1999, the company retained S. Bruce Ballantyne, a geologist and
geochemist from Vancouver, British Columbia, as a consultant, to develop and
make recommendations regarding the company's exploration activities. The company
entered into an agreement with Mr. Ballantyne as of January 8, 2001 in which it
retained Mr. Ballantyne's services through April 30, 2001 (extended to November
1, 2001) to act as a management consultant to the company. His duties included
advisement and assistance on the business and operations of the company,
principally with respect to its volcanic cinder project.
Until Mr. Ballantyne left the company as a consultant in November, 2001,
all extractive testing programs were carried out pursuant to a "care and
custody" program established by him, utilizing processes and methodologies
developed by others. On the advice of Mr. Ballantyne, we contracted two third
parties, the first being Mr. Cameron G. Miller and James R. Ardoin; secondly
John Tomashewski and Kenneth Schmidt, along with their methodologies to extract
precious metals from the cinders. Nearly all tests under his program were
conducted on small amounts from 30 grams to 3 pounds of the volcanic cinder
material, with some tests on amounts up to 20 pounds in the third quarter of
2001. Under these programs the volcanic cinder material was selected and
collected from the property by Mr. Ballantyne. Multiple samples of material
taken from the same batches of cinder material were tested repeatedly by the
above parties under contract with us, utilizing their processes for smelting and
assaying our cinder material, in good faith under the advice and "care and
control" of Mr. Ballantyne, who handled the sample preparation and composition
of the samples used. The precious metal-bearing material obtained from the
repeated extraction testing "runs" of the various precious metal extraction
methods was sent by Mr. Ballantyne to recognized and certified analytical
laboratories, which determined by chemical assay methods and other techniques
the existence of and the content of the various precious metals in the extracted
material. They reported their assay results to the company in certified
analytical reports. The company has received repeated confirmation from these
independent laboratories indicating that gold, silver and platinum group
elements (PGE's) may be present in, and may be able to be extracted from, the
material. These results from a variety of methods have resulted in an expanded
program of extraction and metallurgical testing under the initial direction of
Mr. Ballantyne, which the company is continuing (with appropriate modifications
as needed) following Mr. Ballantyne's departure from the company. However, the
presence of precious metals has not been conclusively shown to exist in the
property. See "Management - Executive Compensation - Compensation to Consultant"
for information about Mr. Ballantyne.
However, because the samples were not taken by an independent third party
using a "chain and custody" procedure, the integrity of the samples sent to
these institutions cannot be guaranteed.
You should note that Mr. Ballantyne's care and custody program does not in
itself guarantee sample integrity. See "Risk Factors"
We have run different analysis programs on the stockpiled material for
gold, silver, and platinum group metals using generally accepted assaying
procedures. No tests have been run on material located in the original hill
deposit. Samples were removed from 5 separate zones on the surface (down to
approximately 3 feet) of the stockpiled material and subjected to in-house
testing and assay using several standard metallurgical procedures. Beginning in
early 2001, we have been testing the material by "oxy-leach," which requires
dissolving the material in different mixes of standard industrial chemicals,
then filtering the liquids into powder residue and performing assay tests on the
residue. Results have varied, but the most promising results used longer leach
times. The results indicate the possible presence of significant amounts of
precious
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metals (gold, platinum group metals) in the samples tested. Tests have been run
only on stockpiled material. However, these results do not warrant the inference
that the material is economically mineable.
We have contracted with third parties, who prepared detailed mineralogical
studies of precious metal- bearing minerals and their associations in the
volcanic cinders. These studies, conducted at Canmet Ottawa, the Universite
Libre de Bruxelles and the Colorado School of Mines, used microscopical methods
to document and identify and confirm the presence of minerals and native metal
grains and alloys of gold, silver, platinum and palladium in the material. The
studies indicated that precious metal minerals may be present in the material,
and helped us modify extraction methods which we will be implementing in the
pilot plant to be constructed in the future.
We have conducted or had others conduct extractive processes to determine
how best to process the cinder material.
(a) Assaying of varying weights of cinder material at various temperatures
in a variety of furnace-types using a variety of different reagents
melted with the cinders (the reagents help collect and concentrate the
precious metal).
(b) Various acid digestion precious metal extractions of cinder material.
Filtration of resultant "pregnant" precious metal bearing solutions
with subsequent "dropping" of contained precious metals from these
solutions using methods such as solvent extraction, electrowinning and
wet chemical methods.
(c) Various precious metal chemical-leaching extractions of cinder
material. Filtration of the resultant "pregnant" precious
metal-bearing solutions with subsequent "dropping" of the contained
precious metals. Currently, this approach is yielding the best
results.
The precious metal-bearing products yielded by the processes were
subsequently sent to refineries and to certified analytical laboratories for
testing to determine the precious metal content. Extractive testing results
obtained to date from the independent laboratories show that we have "in-house"
repeatedly extracted precious metals including gold, silver and PGE's (platinum
group elements, here referring to platinum and palladium). However, it is not
possible to extrapolate from these results (which are confined to the samples
tested) to estimate the viability of the stockpiled material as a whole. See
"Risk Factors."
You should note that significant questions have been raised about the
adequacy of our sampling program. In the August 21-27, 2000 edition of "The
Northern Miner," a weekly mining newspaper, doubts were expressed as to our use
of non-standard assay techniques, and our practice of sending "pretreated"
material to independent assay labs, then reporting that our assay results were
"confirmed." Barring a truly independent third party sampling and testing
program, the sending of samples to third party labs ensures nothing unless
integrity in sampling, according to industry standards, is assured. The "care
and custody" program we used does not meet the industry standards for "chain of
custody" sampling programs. See "Risk Factors."
On September 30, 2002, market prices for gold, platinum and palladium were
$323.70, $560.00 and $321.00, respectively.
The Pisgah property consists of patented claims we own; no fees have to be
paid to the BLM or work performed on the claims to retain title to the property.
Electrical power presently is not available to the site, and is not
expected to be needed.
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PISGAH PROPERTY MINING LEASE. To generate working capital, as of May 1,
1998 we signed a Mining Lease Agreement for the Pisgah property with Twin
Mountain Rock Venture, a California general partnership ("Twin Mountain," an
indirect subsidiary of Peter Kiewit & Sons, Inc., Omaha, Nebraska). The
Agreement is for an initial term of 10 years, with an option to renew for an
additional ten year term. Twin Mountain has the right to take 600,000 tons of
volcanic cinders during the initial term, and 600,000 more tons during the
additional term, which Twin Mountain will process and sell primarily as
decorative rock. The material will be removed from the original cinder deposit,
not the stockpiled material.
The agreement provides Twin Mountain will pay minimum annual rental
payments of $22,500 for the initial term and $27,500 per year for the additional
term. Twin Mountain is also obligated to pay us a monthly production royalty for
all material removed from the premises: The greater of 5% of gross sales f.o.b.
Pisgah, or $.80 per ton for material used for block material; plus 10% of gross
sales f.o.b. Pisgah for all other material. Against these payments, Twin
Mountain will be credited for minimum royalty payments previously made.
Twin Mountain is current in payments, which are pledged to service company
debt (see below). Twin Mountain has not yet removed any material from the
property and has indicated that it is unlikely it will do so until about 2003.
Twin Mountain does not have the right to remove or extract any precious metals
from the property; it does have the right to remove cinder material which could
contain precious metals (and Twin Mountain would have title to the removed
cinder material), but it cannot process the materials for precious metals either
on or off site.
Mining and reclamation permits, and an air quality permit have been issued
by the California regulatory agencies in the names of both Twin Mountain and the
company. We posted a cash bond in the amount of $1,379 (1% of the total bond
amount) and Twin Mountain has posted the remainder of the $137,886 bond. If Twin
Mountain defaults, we would be responsible for reclamation of the property, but
reclamation costs incurred in that event would be paid in whole or part by the
bond posted by us and Twin Mountain. Reclamation costs are not presently
determinable.
PISGAH PROPERTY - DEBT TRANSACTIONS. In 1998, the company borrowed $100,000
from a private lender. The debt bears annual interest at 8% and is secured by
our first deed of trust on the Pisgah property, plus our rights to payments
under the Twin Mountain lease. The original maturity date has been extended to
June 1, 2002, when the remaining $10,000 principal is due (extended from
original maturity date of July 31, 2001). Principal and interest to date have
been paid through direct payment of Twin Mountain royalty payments to the
lender. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Plan of Operation."
In 2000, we borrowed $300,000 from First Colony Merchant, a second private
lender. The debt bears annual interest at 16% (payable semi-annually in May and
November), is due November 23, 2005, and is secured by our second deed of trust
and assignment of rents (second right to payments under the Twin Mountain
lease). For additional consideration, the company granted the lender a five year
option to purchase 300,000 restricted shares of common stock, at the lower of
$0.65 per share or 50% of the lowest trading price during the month before
exercise, payable in cash. The option was exercised in 2000 at $0.52 per share.
As further consideration, also in 2000 we issued 45,000 restricted shares of
common stock to a corporate affiliate of the lender as a loan placement fee.
By subsequent agreement in 2001 with the second lender, the $24,000
interest payment due May 2001 was not paid but was added to principal and was
due when the November 2001 interest payment was due (total amount due in
November was $48,000). For this forbearance of interest due, we granted the
lender an option through November 19, 2001 to purchase restricted shares in the
amount of $24,000 plus 16% interest
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to exercise date, divided by 50% of the lowest stock price from November 23,
2000 through November 19, 2001. However, the November 2001 interest ($48,000)
was not paid in 2001.
On November 27, 2001, we borrowed $25,000 from First Colony Merchant. The
loan bears interest at 6% per annum and matures May 27, 2002. An additional
$15,000 was borrowed from First Colony Merchant on December 28, 2001. This loan
bears interest at 6% and matures June 28, 2002.
In January 2002, we reached a further agreement with the second lender,
under which the total of $48,000 interest which was due in November 2001 was
paid by the company issuing 309,677 restricted shares of common stock. The
number of shares was determined by dividing $48,000 by $0.155 (50% of the lowest
trading price between the original loan date (November 23, 2000) and January 25,
2002).
OWL CANYON - S & S JOINT VENTURE
In 1996, the company entered into a Joint Venture Agreement with the
Schwarz family covering approximately 425 acres of unpatented placer and lode
mining claims in the Silurian Hills of California, known as Owl Canyon. The S &
S Joint Venture has since increased its holdings to 740 acres of lode claims and
a five acre mill site claim. These claims are deemed to be prospective for
precious metals and some base metals. The property is located approximately 23
miles northeast of Baker, California, accessible by 23 miles of paved and dirt
road. The company and the Schwarz family each have a 50% interest in the venture
which is operated by a management committee, comprised of our president and Ms.
Robin Schwarz, a member of the Schwarz family and also a sub-contractor to
Can-Cal who provides secretarial services. Approval by both the company and the
Schwarz family is required to pass resolutions and conduct venture business. In
the event of a tie vote, the matter would be decided by the company's corporate
counsel (William Fishman).
Holding costs are approximately $3,809 per year for county and BLM filing
fees, and work must be performed on the property each year to keep title to the
claims.
Pursuant to the Joint Venture Agreement, we are funding the venture's
operations. Any income from the venture will first be paid to the company to
repay funds advanced to the venture or spent on its account, with any additional
income divided 50% to the company and 50% to the Schwarz family.
As the acquisition price of its 50% interest in the S & S Joint Venture,
the company issued 500,000 restricted shares of common stock to the Schwarz
family. As of December 31, 2001, the company had spent approximately $1,219,700
in the venture, including $19,000, which represents the value of stock issued to
buy the 50% in 1996. The balance of $1,200,700 represents exploration
expenditures on this property.
The venture owns the following equipment and facilities, all of which is
used but operational:
Equipment Purpose
Refurbished 8-level screen classifier Separate various grades of materials
Six concentrate tables Separate the various fraction sizes and any precious
metals contained therein.
780 square foot building Building protects equipment and workers from weather
600 square foot living quarters Sleeping and Eating Quarters for Workers
Fire assay furnace To enable us to perform in house analysis.
2 smelting furnaces For smelting concentrates into precious metals
Impact Mill Used for crushing rock
Front end loader Fixing roads, loading dump truck, loading equipment
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D-7 Cat Bulldozer Building roads, moving large equipment
TD-14 International track loader Building roads on side of mountain and handling bulk
material.
5-yard dump truck Hauling rock to the millsite for processing
20' x 5' ball mill For grinding material to liberate the precious metals
Portable 700 gallon water tank Hauling water for various areas
Screening system Processing of placer material and reducing material to
a finer mesh.
Several platforms Accessing equipment
Sediment tanks, with two 3,000 gallon tanks Storage for water, waiting to be recycled
Run by pumps Used to recycle water used for concentrating shaker
tables
Plumbing and PVC Move water on and within the property
Air compressors To operate and clean equipment
One drill rig Drill core samples for testing
One air track drilling rig with 100' of steel Drill samples at different depths for testing
One Pionjar Core Plugger To extract core samples from various targets
for analyses.
Rebuilt engines and new engines On standby to ensure no downtime
will affect future productivity.
Generating power plant To create electricity to operate our equipment.
New roads have been constructed throughout the canyon to allow
accessibility to the various deposits. Also, the venture spent approximately
$32,000 to clean up all areas of the property to the BLM's satisfaction.
Power is supplied by an on-site generator. Substantial operations would
require paying for installation of a power line to the site from several miles
away.
GEOLOGY OF OWL CANYON.
Mineralization on the property migrates along north/south oriented faulting
and at the contact point between metamorphic and dolomite rocks. Metalliferous
deposits along these fractures are prevalent near the central area of Owl
Canyon. Along the southern side of the property, fault contact areas exhibit
localized zone alteration from migrating hydrothermal fluids producing a
mineralized vein ranging in width from approximately 18 to 36 inches.
Plans are presently under review to apply for required permits and set up a
small gravimetric test circuit utilizing much of the equipment already
established on this site. Capital cost for further drilling and testing is
estimated to be $225,000. Such costs would be funded from stock sales to
Dutchess Fund and DRH in excess of the initial $89,000 we may receive from them
(see "Use of Proceeds").
TESTING. We have performed both external and in-house fire assays on
material from the Owl Canyon property, sending both trench and rock samples to
independent laboratories. Approximately 15 tons of material was removed to a
depth of 3 to 4 feet to expose a continuation of one of the veins. Samples were
removed from this material by Bruce Ballantyne and analyzed by an independent
laboratory.
A 25 foot core hole was drilled at the base of the mountain which yielded
promising gold and silver results.
CDH#1/20-23' Owl Canyon 1.08 oz/ton gold / 9.72 oz/ton silver
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A detailed structural and geologic mapping survey has been completed on the
property, indicating some zones in certain areas are suitable exploration
targets. Currently, work on this property has been suspended while evaluation
work at Pisgah, California continues. This property is without known reserves
and future work would be exploratory in nature.
In the August 21-27, 2000 edition of The Northern Miner, the soundness of
our evaluation methods was questioned in relation to performing our own analyses
of samples, rather than sending out materials to independent parties. Until the
property is sampled and tested by an established independent firm, the precious
metals content in the property (if any) cannot be known.
CERBAT PROPERTY
On March 12, 1998, we signed a Lease and Purchase Option Agreement covering
six patented mining claims in the Cerbat Mountains, Hualapai Mining District,
Mohave County, Arizona. The patented claims cover approximately 120 acres. We
paid $10,000 as the initial lease payment and are obligated to pay $1,500 per
quarter as minimum advance royalties. The company has the option to purchase the
property for $250,000, less payments already made. In the event of production
before purchase, we will pay the lessor a production royalty of 5% of the gross
returns received from the sale or other disposition of metals produced. Except
for limited testing and evaluation work performed in mid-2002, no work has been
performed on this property since 1999. Access is north 15 miles from Kingman,
Arizona on Highway 93, east from the historical market to Mill Ranch, then left
three miles to a locked gate.
The country rock is pre-Cambrian granite, gneiss and schist complex. It is
intruded by dikes of minette, granite porphyry, diabase, rhyolite, basalt and
other rocks, some of which are associated with workable veins and are too
greatly serieitized for determination. The complex is also flanked on the west
by masses of the tertiary volcanic rocks, principally rhyolite. The mineralized
body contains principally gold, silver and lead. They occur in fissure veins,
which generally have a north-easterly trend and a steep north- easterly or
south-westerly dip. Those situated north of Cerbat wash are chiefly gold bearing
while those to the south principally contain silver and lead. The gangue is
mainly quartz and the values usually favor the hanging wall. The company has
been informed by the owner that the property contains several mine shafts of up
to several hundred feet in depth and tailings piles containing thousands of tons
of tailings. The property has not produced since the late 1800's.
The buildings on the property are practically valueless, owing to being in
disuse for so many years. Can-Cal is holding this property in abeyance for
future operations. This property is without known reserves and future work would
be exploratory in nature.
TESTING PROGRAM. The $106,604 net proceeds (after payment of the cash fee
to Dutchess Advisors and reimbursement of $1,396 of travel expenses) will be
used to evaluate the company's Cerbat property in Arizona, to determine if gold
and silver is recoverable from selected materials located on the property. Small
amounts of material from old mine dumps (remains from mining operations by other
companies in the past), and possibly some material from existing mine shafts
(from mining operations by other companies in the past), will be run through a
portable concentrator using only water available on site. No chemicals will be
used in the process. Concentrate will be sold to refiners for recovery of gold
and silver off site at their locations. We have conducted only a limited amount
of testing on the materials to be concentrated. No permits are required for
these very limited operations.
If the concentrator tests indicate that the process may be effective for
these materials, i.e., yielding concentrated material containing gold and silver
which we can sell to refiners, we will apply for a permit for
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a large concentrator-processing facility, possibly to include a chemical
flotation circuit to improve recovery rates. Funding is not presently available
for this future project.
The company is an exploration stage company. Since 1996, the company has
examined various mineral properties prospective for precious metals and
minerals, and have acquired those we believe may contain precious metals and
minerals. Our properties are located in California and Arizona. We have not
established that any of the properties contain reserves (a reserve is that part
of a mineral deposit which could be economically and legally extracted or
produced at the time of the reserve determination). Further exploration will be
needed before a final determination can be made whether any property is
economically and legally feasible. Therefore, we presently have no reserves.
WIKIEUP PROPERTY
The Wikieup Arizona property consists of one unpatented lode mining claim
namely the Brown Derby #25 located in Section 036, Township 160N and Range 140W.
The 20 acre claim is accessed via gravel road just off Highway 93 at the town of
Wikieup, Arizona.
Holding costs are approximately $109.00 per year for county and BLM filing
fees, and work must be performed on the property each year to keep title to the
claims.
The geology of the area is comprised of Precambrian granoids and gneiss.
Outcrop is extensive on the property and rock units include diorite, gabbro and
granitic dikes. The company has kept the claim in good standing by submission of
the required rental fees. We have conducted very limited geologic examination
and surface sampling of the rock units on the property. We presently have no
plans to conduct any exploration on this claim as there is no assurance that any
mineralization may exist. We are holding this property in abeyance for future
exploration. This property is without known reserves and future work would be
exploratory in nature.
LIMESTONE PROPERTY/EROSION CLAIMS
This property consists of 180 acres of lode and 1280 acres of placer claims
on BLM property, prospective for use in cement, located 18 miles southeast of
Lucerne Valley, California, off Highway 247. The first 12 miles is paved surface
and the next six miles is good dirt road. The deposit is contained in a very
large hill, with the deposit rising from the ground level to several hundred and
possibly a thousand feet up within the hill. There are dirt roads to the top of
the property. The property was previously mined by a cement company which
discontinued operations around 1981. This property is presently being held in
abeyance for future exploration, as our main focus is on Pisgah and Owl Canyon.
We have had discussions with cement companies about selling this property or
having a cement company operate it for us, however, there are no current
prospects for either sale or third-party operation of this property.
This property is without known reserves.
Holding costs are approximately $1,709 per year for county and BLM filing
fees, and work must be performed on the property each year to keep title to the
claims.
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MANAGEMENT
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Officers and directors of the company are listed below. Directors are
elected to hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders and until
their successors are elected or appointed and qualified. Officers are appointed
by the board of directors until a successor is elected and qualified or until
resignation, removal or death.
NAME AGE POSITION AND TENURE
Ronald D. Sloan 61 President and Treasurer since May, 1996
Chairman of the Board since January 2001
John Brian Wolfe 48 Secretary and a Director since May, 1996
Barry E. Amies 57 Vice President and Director since
October, 1998
James Dacyszyn 70 Director since February, 1999
Theodore J. Smith, Jr. 25 Director since June, 2002
No arrangement exists between any of the above officers and directors
pursuant to which any one of those persons was elected to such office or
position.
RONALD D. SLOAN. Mr. Sloan has directed the company as President, Treasurer
and CEO since May 2, 1996. In 2001 Mr. Sloan was elected Chairman of the Board
by the Can-Cal board of directors. In these capacities he manages the
sub-contractors such as geologists, chemists, laboratory and office staff to
achieve the analytical confirmation the company requires in order to realize
success in the resource industry. During the past twenty five years Mr. Sloan
has been an entrepreneur as an owner and operator of several companies
including: Atlas Insurance Adjusters Ltd, partner/president from 1977 to 1978;
United Auto Parts, senior manager, parts sales and distribution, approximate
staff of 100 from 1979 to 1984; Save-On Auto Parts Ltd., shareholder, president,
secretary, parts sales and distribution, approximate staff of 40 from 1985 to
1989; Knight Auto Recyclers Ltd., owner/president, parts sales and distribution
from 1990 to 1995; Scotmar Industries Ltd., D.B.A. Truck City Inc., senior
management, parts sales and distribution from 1990-1995. Mr. Sloan spends his
full time on the company's business. Mr. Sloan has no professional or technical
credentials in the metals mining industry.
JOHN BRIAN WOLFE. Since 1984, Mr. Wolfe has owned Wolfe & Associates
Appraisal Services, which appraises damages sustained by vehicles, recreation
vehicles, motorcycles and equipment for insurance companies throughout North
America. From 1980 to 1984 he appraised damages to automobiles for ICBC
(Insurance Corporation of British Colombia). Mr. Wolfe also managed McLaughlin
Motors and Brasso Lincoln, both automotive companies where he was in charge of
their full operation and payroll from 1977 to 1980. Mr. Wolfe has no direct
metal mining experience, or any professional or technical credentials in the
metals mining industry, however, he has experience in management affairs. Mr.
Wolfe spends approximately 30 hours per month on the company's business.
BARRY E. AMIES. Mr. Amies has extensive experience in financing, insurance
and exploration. He started Baron Insurance Agencies Ltd. in 1968 and built it
from a one-man operation to 45 employees, when he sold the company in 1994. He
also started Baron Financial, which was added to the insurance business to
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incorporate financial investments. After the sale of Baron Insurance Agencies
Ltd. in 1994, Mr. Amies was retained as the General manager of the company until
1998. From 1998 to present Mr. Amies worked at the capacity of president/owner
of Landing Insurance Agency. Since 1980, Mr. Amies has been President of Zalmac
Mines, Ltd., which has exploration properties in Canada prospective for gold,
silver, molybdenum, and other metals. Mr. Amies has no professional or technical
credentials in the metals mining industry. Mr. Amies spends approximately 80
hours per month on the company's business.
JAMES DACYSZYN. Mr. Dacyszyn is a Canadian citizen who is semi-retired,
owns and operates several concrete transit mix plants and gravel operations in
central Alberta, Canada. He has no precious metal mining experience, or any
professional credentials in the metals mining industry, but he does have
extensive experience in Materials Engineering and holds a bachelor's degree in
Civil Engineering. From 1954 to 1971 he managed a laboratory which tested
gravels, asphalts, paints and coordinating quality control tests on earthwork.
Mr. Dacyszyn also drilled and evaluated more than 500 gravel deposits in the
Province of Alberta and has vast knowledge in crushing rock. From 1982 to 1995
he managed several concrete mixing plants and gravel operations, also producing
aggregates as owner/operator. The companies are now being managed by his son, a
professional engineer, and Mr. Dacyszyn is retained in a consulting capacity.
Mr. Dacyszyn spends approximately 70 hours per month on the company's business.
THEORDORE J. SMITH. Theodore Smith has been a director of the company since
June 12, 2002. Mr. Smith has an extensive background in finance with particular
attention to small and micro-cap public companies. Since February 2000, Mr.
Smith has run his own firm, Geneva Atlantic Capital, LLC., assisting in several
capital raises for small companies. Prior to founding his own firm, Mr. Smith
worked for Coleman Capital, a Boston based investment bank from June of 1998.
With Coleman, an extensive knowledge of the public markets, SEC regulations and
other aspects of Wall Street were obtained. Prior to working with Coleman, Mr.
Smith attended Boston College, from which he graduated with a Bachelor of
Science in Finance and Marketing in 1999.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
During 1999 and 2000 no officer or director received any compensation and
no officer or director has any options or other rights to purchase any shares of
the company. They are reimbursed for out of pocket expenses incurred on behalf
of the company or miscellaneous expenses as a result of services performed for
the company as directors. Ronald Sloan, a resident of Vancouver, British
Columbia, spends all of his time on the company's business. The company pays for
the costs of maintaining an apartment in Las Vegas which Mr. Sloan uses and
which other persons transacting business with the company use and also serves as
a company office. There are no director's fees.
In the third quarter of 2001, the company agreed to pay Mr. Sloan a salary
of $60,000 per year. The company has been accruing $5,000 a month plus payroll
taxes to cover this obligation. He does not have a written employment agreement.
The Board members do not have any stock options or similar plans,
annuities, pension, retirement incentive, deferred compensation or any
arrangements whereby they have been paid or may receive compensation.
COMPENSATION TO CONSULTANT. As of January 8, 2001 we retained Mr. S. Bruce
Ballantyne as a consultant to advise and assist on a daily basis principally
with respect to evaluation of the Pisgah property and its volcanic cinder
material and the Owl Canyon property. Mr. Ballantyne's compensation was $1,700
per week. In addition, we agreed to grant him, if we were producing or able to
produce precious metals from the Pisgah property on an economic basis during the
term of the agreement or any extension, an option to
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purchase up to 40,000 restricted shares of common stock. The agreement also
provided for the issuance to him of 10,000 restricted shares of common stock.
Mr. Ballantyne is no longer a consultant to the company (as of November 1, 2001)
and the option was not granted to him, nor (by oral agreement with Mr.
Ballantyne) are the 10,000 shares to be issued to him.
Mr. Ballantyne is president and owner of YKNAU RESOURCES, INC., an economic
geology and applied geochemistry exploration service and consulting firm in
Vancouver, British Columbia. The firm advises and implements mineral exploration
programs for major and mid-tier producers as well as junior mining companies and
prospecting syndicates. Mr. Ballantyne received a Bachelors Degree with a major
in Earth Science from the University of Guelph in 1973. His firm was under
exclusive contract to Eldorado Gold Corp from 1996 to December, 1997. While with
Eldorado, he was Senior Geochemist and member of their Vancouver Exploration
Dept., responsible for exploration activities for gold and copper in Mexico,
Brazil, Turkey, West Africa and Argentina.
Mr. Ballantyne was employed as an Applied Geochemist by the federal
Department of Natural Resources Canada at the Geological Survey of Canada in
Ottawa for 23 years, from 1973 to 1996. As a member of the GSC's Mineral
Resources Division, Resource Geophysics and Geochemistry Section, his scientific
career included programs in Nova Scotia, NWT, Alberta, British Columbia and the
Yukon.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.
The following table sets forth certain information about beneficial
ownership of our common stock as of the date of this prospectus by each officer
and director, by any person or group who is known by us to own more than 5% of
our common stock, and by the officers and directors as a group. However, the
shares shown as beneficially owned by Dutchess Fund does not reflect the 4.99%
limitation on the number of shares which Dutchess Fund can own. See footnote (4)
to the table. The ownership information is based on the Forms 3 and 4 filed by
our officers and directors with the Securities and Exchange Commission as
required by section 16(a) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. Based on
those Forms 3 and 4, the beneficial owners have sole voting and dispositive
power with respect to their shares except as noted. Shares shown as owned by Mr.
Amies include 54% of the shares held by a family partnership owned by his wife
and adult children; the balance of shares (46%) are owned beneficially by the
adult children. Shares shown as owned by Mr. Dacysyzn include shares held by a
family company as to which he exercises beneficial ownership (he owns 31%of the
shares of the family company); the balance of shares in the family company are
controlled by an adult son, who manages the family company for a salary and
25%of the profits.
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NAME AND ADDRESS AMOUNT AND NATURE
TITLE OF CLASS OF BENEFICIAL OWNER OF BENEFICIAL OWNER PERCENT OF CLASS
Common stock, Ronald D. Sloan 785,431 7.8%
par value $.001 4312-212 Street
Langley, B.C., Canada
Common Stock, John Brian Wolfe 785,431 7.8%
par value $.001 3157 Silver Throne Drive
Coquitlam, B.C., Canada
Common Stock, Barry E. Amies 153,535 (1) 1.5%
par value $.001 14198 Tamarack Drive
Vernon, B.C., Canada
Common Stock, James Dacysyzn 665,500 (2) 5.1%
par value $.001 #64, 9703-41 Avenue
Edmonton, A.B., Canada
Common Stock Dutchess Private Equities 1,075,757(3)(4) 8.0%
par value $.001 Fund Ltd.
100 Mill Plain Road, 3rd Fl.
Danbury, CT 06811
Common Stock, All Officers and Directors 2,391,807 22.2%
par value $.001 as a group
(1) shares are owned by Mr. Amies family partnership (Amies Holdings Ltd.).
Shares shown as owned by Mr. Amies include 54% of the shares held by a
family partnership owned by his wife and adult children; the balance of
shares (46%) are owned beneficially by the adult children.
(2) 470,000 shares are owned directly by Mr. Dacysyzn and 195,500 shares are
owned by a family company. Mr. Dacysyzn exercises investment and
dispositive powers over 60,000 shares (31%) of those owned by the family
company. The balance of shares in the family company are controlled by an
adult son, who manages the family company and has a 25% pecuniary interest
in these shares .
(3) Includes 75,757 shares now owned, 50,000 shares underlying the warrant, and
a maximum of 950,000 shares issuable on conversion of the debenture.
However, there is a percentage limit on the number of shares Dutchess Fund
can own beneficially, see (4) below. Also, this number does not include any
of the shares which the company may require Dutchess Fund to purchase under
the Investment Agreement.
(4) The number of shares which Dutchess Fund can acquire on conversion of the
debenture at any one time is limited under the terms of the conversion: In
no event can Dutchess Fund ever be entitled to convert that amount of the
debenture into that number of shares, which when added to all the other
shares Dutchess Fund owns or can acquire within 60 days, would exceed 4.99%
of the total shares outstanding. Accordingly, for purposes of the
beneficial ownership reporting provisions of section 13 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 and rule 13d-3 of the Securities and Exchange
Commission, Dutchess Fund cannot own more than 4.99% of the shares of the
company at any one time. See "Financing Transactions - Convertible
Debenture, Warrant, and Shares to Attorney." See also footnote (4) under
"Selling Shareholders" for more information on beneficial ownership.
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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
LOANS BY OFFICERS
The company borrows money from Mr. Sloan when operating capital is needed.
The borrowings are unsecured and repayments are made at the company's
discretion. Interest is computed at prime +1%. Activity for this note in 2000
and through December 31, 2001 is summarized as follows:
December 31, December 31,
2001 2000
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Principal balance, beginning $ 114,745 $ 14,839
Additional borrowings 89,253 152,289
Principal repayments (127,950) (52,383)
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Principal balance, ending $ 76,048 $ 114,745
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Brian Wolfe, a director, has loaned the company $6,313, maturing July 2002,
bearing interest at 7.5%. Robin Schwarz has loaned the company $21,600, bearing
interest at 20.74%, due on demand. Mr. Wolfe's and Ms. Schwarz's loans are
unsecured.
PURCHASE OF STOCK
From time to time we have sold stock to directors or their affiliates, to
raise operating capital. These transactions were not negotiated at arms-length.
Prices were determined by the board of directors based on market prices at which
the stock then was trading, less a discount for rule 144 investment
restrictions. The directors to whom stock was sold took part in the Board
discussions to determine the stock prices.
Mr. Amies' family partnership purchased restricted shares of common stock
from the company as follows:
Percent Discount
Date Number of Shares Price From Market Price
---- ---------------- ----- -----------------
10-28-98 63,000 $.50 per share 6.0%
12-24-98 38,571 $.35 per share 6.6%
02-18-99 62,500 $.40 per share 36.0%
05-14-99 15,000 $.50 per share 36.0%
06-22-99 50,000 $.50 per share 57.0%
03-09-00 21,000 $.75 per share 50.0%
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A family company controlled by Mr. Dacyszyn has purchased restricted shares
of common stock from the company as follows:
Percent Discount
Date Number of Shares Price From Market Price
---- ---------------- ----- -----------------
12-24-98 200,000 $.35 per share 6.6%
02-18-99 70,000 $.40 per share 36.0%
05-14-99 100,000 $.50 per share 36.0%
06-22-99 60,000 $.50 per share 57.0%
03-09-00 134,000 $.75 per share 50.0%
Mr. Dacyszyn, for his own account, purchased 100,000 restricted shares of
common stock in 1998, at $.45 per share, representing a discount of 40% from the
market price on July 18, 1998.
In 1999 and 2000, Joseph Reschreiter, a former director, purchased
restricted shares of common stock, as follows.
Percent Discount
Date Number of Shares Price From Market Price
---- ---------------- ----- -----------------
06-22-99 32,000 $.50 per share 57.0%
06-22-99 10,000 $.50 per share 57.0%
03-02-00 45,000 $.75 per share 50.0%
SELLING SHAREHOLDERS
This prospectus covers the offer and sale by the selling shareholders of up
to 950,000 shares which may be issued upon conversion of a debenture and 30,000
shares now issued. All shares to be issued on conversion or exercise, and the
shares now issued, are restricted securities as that term is defined in rule 144
of the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, and
will remain restricted unless and until such shares are sold pursuant to this
prospectus, or otherwise are sold in compliance with rule 144 or the restriction
removed in accordance with rule 144(k).
None of the selling shareholders are affiliates of the company or any
subsidiary of the company.
Of the shares covered by this prospectus:
o Dutchess Private Equities Fund, L.P., which holds a convertible
debenture (principal amount $120,000) issued by the company. All or
part of the principal amount of the debenture, plus accrued interest
at 8% annually, is convertible at Dutchess Fund's discretion into
restricted shares of common stock, at a per share price equal to the
lesser of: (1) $0.41; (2) $0.31, that is 100% of the average of the
five lowest closing bid prices in the 15 trading days preceding June
14, 2002; or (3) 80% of the average of the three lowest closing bid
prices in the 15 trading days preceding notice of conversion. To the
extent not prepaid or converted, outstanding principal and accrued
interest will be converted automatically to restricted shares of
common stock, at the lesser of the conversion prices stated above, on
the maturity date of the debenture (June 14, 2005).
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If the $120,000 principal amount of the debenture is converted at the
$0.41 price, we would issue 292,683 shares to Dutchess Fund, and the
offer and sale of those shares would be covered by this prospectus.
This prospectus covers a total of 950,000 shares issuable to Dutchess
Fund; the shares issued in conversion will depend on the market price
(for example, the full 950,000 shares would be issued if the market
price drops to the point where the conversion price is calculated at
$0.126 per share).
o Joseph B. LaRocco, attorney for Dutchess Private Equities Fund, L.P.,
who holds 30,000 restricted shares of common stock, issued to him for
legal services provided to Dutchess Fund in connection with the
debenture and warrant transaction, which services have been valued by
the company at $6,750.
The selling shareholders may offer their shares for sale on a continuous
basis pursuant to rule 415 under the 1933 Act.
The following information has been provided to us by the selling
shareholders. All numbers of shares, and percentage ownership, are stated on a
pro forma basis as of prospectus date, to include shares underlying the
convertible debenture and the warrant which have not yet been converted or
exercised. This prospectus does not cover resale of any of the other shares held
by the selling shareholders. There are 10,924,015 shares issued and outstanding
on the initial date of this prospectus; on a pro forma basis, 11,924,015 shares
are outstanding.
Number of Number of Shares
Shares of of Common Stock Percent Owned
Name and Address Common Stock Registered Prior to After
of Beneficial Owner Owned For Sale Offering Offering(1)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dutchess Private 1,075,757(2)(4) 950,000 8.0%(4) *
Equities Fund Ltd. (3)
100 Mill Plain Road, 3rd Floor
Danbury, CT 06811
Joseph B. LaRocco, Esq. 67,000(1) 30,000 * *
49 Locust Ave., Suite 107
New Canaan, CT 06840
* Less than 1%.
(1) Assumes all shares are sold by the selling shareholder.
(2) For Dutchess, this number is based on 75,757 shares owned at prospectus
date, plus up to 950,000 shares which may be issued on conversion of the
debenture . This prospectus does not cover any of the shares which Dutchess
Fund may buy under the Investment Agreement (none bought as of the date of
this prospectus); resale of any of those shares is not covered by this
prospectus. However, there is a percentage limit on Dutchess Fund's share
ownership. See
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(4) below. For Mr. LaRocco, this number is based on all the shares he owns
at prospectus date; resale of 37,000 of his shares is not covered by this
prospectus.
(3) The principals of Dutchess Fund are Dutchess Capital Management LLC, its
general partner, and Michael A. Novielli and Douglas H. Leighton, managing
members and principal owners of the general partner. Mr. Novielli and Mr.
Leighton exercise voting and investment power over the company's shares
owned by Dutchess Fund.
(4) The number of shares which Dutchess Fund can acquire on conversion of the
debenture at any one time is limited under the terms of the conversion: In
no event can Dutchess Fund ever be entitled to convert that amount of the
debenture into that number of shares, which when added to all the other
shares Dutchess Fund owns or can acquire within 60 days, would exceed 4.99%
of the total shares outstanding. Therefore, for purposes of the beneficial
ownership reporting provisions of section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 and rule 13d-3 of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Dutchess
Fund cannot own more than 4.99% of the shares of the company at any one
time. See "Financing Transactions - Convertible Debenture, Warrant, and
Shares to Attorney." Taking into account the 50,000 shares purchasable
under the warrant, plus 75,757 shares now owned, Dutchess could convert a
portion of its debenture to 440,000 shares, which would bring Dutchess
Fund's total shares plus shares purchasable under the warrant, to 565,757
shares, or 4.96% of the pro forma 11,414,015 shares which would be
outstanding. Accordingly, Dutchess Fund presently is beneficial owner of
565,757 as calculated under rule 13d-3.
Resale of the shares owned or to be owned by the selling shareholders is
registered under rule 415 of the general rules and regulations of the Securities
and Exchange Commission, concerning delayed and continuous offers and sales of
securities. In regard to the offer and sale of such shares, we have made certain
undertakings in Part II of the registration statement of which this prospectus
is part, by which, in general, we have committed to keep this prospectus current
during any period in which the selling shareholders make offers to sell the
covered securities pursuant to rule 415.
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
The selling shareholders and any of their pledgees, donees, assignees and
successors-in-interest may, from time to time, sell any or all of their shares
of common stock on any stock exchange, market or trading facility on which the
shares are traded. These sales may be at fixed or negotiated prices. The selling
shareholders may use any one or more of the following methods when selling
shares:
O ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the
broker-dealer solicits purchasers;
O block trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the
shares as agent but may position and resell a portion of the block as
principal to facilitate the transaction;
O purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the
broker-dealer for its account;
O an exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the
applicable exchange;
O privately negotiated transactions;
O short sales;
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O broker-dealers may agree with the selling shareholders to sell a
specified number of such shares at a stipulated price per share;
O a combination of any such methods of sale; and
O any other method permitted pursuant to applicable law.
The selling shareholders may also sell shares under rule 144, if available,
rather than under this prospectus.
The selling shareholders may also engage in short sales against the box,
puts and calls and other transactions in securities of the company or
derivatives of company securities and may sell or deliver shares in connection
with these trades. The selling shareholders may pledge their shares to their
brokers under the margin provisions of customer agreements. If a selling
shareholder defaults on a margin loan, the broker may, from time to time, offer
and sell the pledged shares. The selling shareholders have advised the company
that they have not entered into any agreements, understandings or arrangements
with any underwriters or broker- dealers regarding the sale of their shares
other than ordinary course brokerage arrangements, nor is there an underwriter
or coordinating broker acting in connection with the proposed sale of shares by
the selling shareholders.
Broker-dealers engaged by the selling shareholders may arrange for other
brokers-dealers to participate in sales. Broker-dealers may receive commissions
or discounts from the selling shareholders (or, if any broker-dealer acts as
agent for the purchaser of shares, from the purchaser) in amounts to be
negotiated. The selling shareholders do not expect these commissions and
discounts to exceed what is customary in the types of transactions involved.
Other selling shareholders and any broker-dealers or agents that are
involved in selling the shares may be deemed to be "underwriters" within the
meaning of the 1933 Act in connection with such sales. In such event, any
commissions received by such broker-dealers or agents and any profit on the
resale of the shares purchased by them may be deemed to be underwriting
commissions or discounts under the 1933 Act.
We are required to pay all fees and expenses incident to the registration
of the shares. Otherwise, all discounts, commissions or fees incurred in
connection with the sale of the common stock offered hereby will be paid by the
selling shareholders. The company has agreed to indemnify Dutchess Fund against
certain losses, claims, damages and liabilities, including liabilities under the
1933 Act. We have been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and
Exchange Commission, indemnification for liabilities under the 1933 Act is
against public policy, and therefore is unenforceable.
Upon the company being notified by a selling shareholder that any material
arrangement has been entered into with a broker-dealer for the sale of shares
through a block trade, special offering, exchange distribution or secondary
distribution or a purchase by a broker or dealer, a supplement to this
prospectus will be filed, if required, pursuant to rule 424(b) under the 1933
Act, disclosing (i) the name of each such selling shareholder and of the
participating broker-dealer(s), (ii) the number of shares involved, (iii) the
price at which such shares were sold, (iv) the commissions paid or discounts or
concessions allowed to such broker-dealer(s), where applicable, (v) that such
broker-dealer(s) did not conduct any investigation to verify the information set
out or incorporated by reference in this prospectus, and (vi) other facts
material to the transaction.
In order to comply with the securities laws of certain states, if
applicable, the shares will be sold in such jurisdictions, if required, only
through registered or licensed brokers or dealers. In addition, in certain
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states the shares may not be sold unless the shares have been registered or
qualified for sale in such state or an exemption from registration or
qualification is available and complied with.
We have advised the selling shareholders that the anti-manipulative
provisions of the Securities and Exchange Commission's regulation M promulgated
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 may apply to their sales of the shares
offered under this prospectus. Regulation M provides that any person engaged in
a distribution of the common stock offered hereby may not simultaneously engage
in market making activities with respect to the common stock for a period of up
to five days preceding such distribution. The selling shareholders will be
subject to other provisions of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations
thereunder, which provisions may limit the timing of purchases and sales by the
selling shareholders.
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
COMMON STOCK
We are authorized to issue 15,000,000 shares of common stock ($.001 par
value).
Holders of common stock are entitled to one vote per share on each matter
submitted to a vote at any meeting of shareholders. Cumulative voting is not
permitted in elections of directors or otherwise. The presence in person or by
proxy of the holders of a majority of the outstanding common stock is required
to constitute a quorum at any shareholders meeting. If a quorum is present,
proposals are passed if approved by the holders of a majority of the votes
present, except for substantive corporate matters (such as a merger, sale of
assets or amendment to articles of incorporation, which matters must be approved
by the holders of a majority of outstanding shares under Nevada law). In
addition, if there is preferred stock outstanding, the holders of the preferred
stock would be entitled to vote as a separate class on such substantive
corporate transactions.
A minimum of 10 days notice is required to be given for any shareholders
meeting.
Our board of directors has authority, without action by the shareholders,
to issue all or any portion of the authorized but unissued shares of common
stock, which would reduce the percentage ownership of its present shareholders
and which may dilute the book value of the common stock.
Shareholders have no pre-emptive rights to acquire additional shares of
common stock. The common stock is not subject to redemption and carries no
subscription or conversion rights. In the event of liquidation, the shares of
common stock are entitled to share equally in corporate assets after
satisfaction of all liabilities.
Holders of common stock are entitled to receive such dividends as the board
of directors may from time to time declare out of funds legally available for
the payment of dividends. We have not paid dividends and do not intend to pay
dividends in the foreseeable future.
PREFERRED STOCK
We are authorized to issue 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock ($.001 par
value). The board of directors has authority, without action by the
shareholders, to issue preferred stock in one or more series and to determine
the voting rights, preferences as to dividends and liquidation, conversion
rights, and other rights of such series. Preferred stock may carry rights
superior to those of the common stock. No series of preferred stock has been
authorized, and no shares of preferred stock have been issued.
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Reference is made to our certificate of incorporation and by-laws which are
available for inspection at our offices or which can be viewed through the EDGAR
data base at http://www.sec.gov as exhibits to the registration statement on
Form SB-2. Reference is also made to applicable statutes of the state of Nevada
for laws concerning rights of shareholders.
WARRANTS
Warrants to purchase a total of 36,000 shares have been issued to three
investors (one Canadian resident, and two private companies controlled and owned
by Canadian residents) for $0.35 per share, expiring on January 8, 2004;
warrants to purchase a total of 10,000 shares have been issued to a Canadian
investor for $0.35 per share, expiring on February 11, 2004. The purchase price
of $0.35 per share represents a discount of approximately 50% from market prices
at the time of issuance. Additional warrants have been issued on various dates
from March 1, 2002 through June 3, 2002, to purchase a total of 369,600 shares
to 47 investors (all Canadian residents or companies controlled and owned by
Canadian residents), at a purchase price of $0.25 per share (representing
discounts ranging from 0% to approximately 50% from market prices at the time of
issuance). The warrants expire two years from the date of issue.
DISCLOSURE OF COMMISSION POSITION ON
INDEMNIFICATION FOR SECURITIES ACT LIABILITIES
Our bylaws provide that we shall indemnify directors provided that the
indemnification shall not eliminate or limit the liability of a director for
breach of the director's duty or loyalty to the corporation or its stockholders,
or for acts of omission not in good faith or which involve intentional
misconduct or a knowing violation of law.
Nevada law permits a corporation, under specified circumstances, to
indemnify its directors, officers, employees or agents against expenses
(including attorney's fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlements
actually and reasonably incurred by them in connection with any action, suit or
proceeding brought by third parties by reason of the fact that they were or are
directors, officers, employees or agents of the corporation, if these directors,
officers, employees or agents acted in good faith and in a manner they
reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the
corporation and, with respect to any criminal action or proceedings, had no
reason to believe their conduct was unlawful. In a derivative action, i.e., one
by or in the right of the corporation, indemnification may be made only for
expenses actually and reasonably incurred by directors, officers, employees or
agent in connection with the defense or settlement of an action or suit, and
only with respect to a matter as to which they shall have acted in good faith
and in a manner they reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best
interests of the corporation, except that no indemnification shall be made if
such person shall have been adjudged liable to the corporation, unless and only
to the extent that the court in which the action or suit was brought shall
determine upon application that the defendant directors, officers, employees or
agents are fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnify for such expenses despite
such adjudication of liability.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act
of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the
company pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, we have been advised
that in the opinion of the Commission such indemnification is against public
policy as expressed in the 1933 Act, and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the
event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the
payment by the company of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or
controlling person 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 company 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 1933 Securities Act, and will be
governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The company is not a party to current litigation and no notice of possible
claims against the company has been received.
LEGAL MATTERS
The validity of the issuance of the shares offered hereby will be passed
upon for us by The Law Office of Stephen E. Rounds, Denver, Colorado. Dutchess
Private Equities Fund and DRH Investment Company LLC are represented in
connection with the Investment Agreement by Joseph B. LaRocco, New Canaan,
Connecticut. Mr. LaRocco owns 37,000 shares of common stock in the company.
EXPERTS
Our financial statements as of December 31, 2001 and for the two years then
ended, have been included in this prospectus in reliance on the report of
Murphy, Bennington & Co., Las Vegas, Nevada. Their reports are included upon the
authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
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CAN-CAL RESOURCES, LTD.
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT 51
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
Balance sheets 52
Statements of operations 53
Statements of changes in stockholders' deficit 54
Statements of cash flows 55
Notes to financial statements 56-68
SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULE:
Supplemental schedule I--
Operating, general and administrative expenses 69
FOR THE QUARTERS ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 and 2001
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
Interim balance sheets 70
Interim statements of operations 71
Interim statements of changes in stockholders' deficit 72
Interim statements of cash flows 73
Notes to interim financial statements 74
SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULE:
Supplemental schedule I--
Operating, general and administrative expenses 78
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
Can-Cal Resources Ltd.
Las Vegas, Nevada
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Can-Cal Resources Ltd. (a
Nevada corporation) as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, and the related statements
of operations, changes in stockholders' deficit, and cash flows for the years
then ended. 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 audits.
We conducted our audits of these statements 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 audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
As more fully described in Note 14, the company restated its financial
statements for the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999 to expense previously
capitalized costs. Additionally, an error resulting in the overstatement of
previously reported gain on disposal of its subsidiary as of December 31, 1999
was discovered by management during the current year. Accordingly, the 1999
financial statements have been restated and an adjustment was made to retained
earnings as of December 31, 1999 to correct the error.
In our opinion, based on our audits, the financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Can-Cal
Resources Ltd. as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, and the results of operations
and their cash flows for the years then ended 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 1 to the
financial statements, the company's significant operating losses raise
substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The
financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the
outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ Murphy, Bennington & Co., CPAs
Las Vegas, NV
February 28, 2002 (Except for Note 14), as
to which the date is January 14, 2002
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CAN-CAL RESOURCES, LTD.
BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
(ROUNDED TO THE NEAREST HUNDRED, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
ASSETS 2001 2000
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(As Restated)
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash $ 14,800 $ 510,800
Notes receivable, related parties (Note 2) 57,400 48,100
Prepaid expenses 13,100 --
Current portion of note receivable -- 53,000
----------- -----------
Total current assets 85,300 611,900
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET (NOTES 1 AND 3) 48,600 72,400
OTHER ASSETS (NOTE 4) 2,000 17,300
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$ 135,900 $ 701,600
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Bank overdrafts $ -- $ 14,200
Accounts payable 32,400 51,300
Accrued expenses 73,100 33,800
Notes payable, current portion 50,000 32,500
----------- -----------
Total current liabilities 155,500 131,800
NOTE PAYABLE, (NOTE 6) 348,000 300,000
NOTES PAYABLE, RELATED PARTIES (NOTE 7) 104,000 119,200
----------- -----------
607,500 551,000
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock, $.001 par value; authorized, 15,000,000
shares; issued and outstanding, 10,158,738 and
9,372,791 shares respectively 10,200 9,400
Preferred stock, $.001 par value; authorized, 10,000,000
shares; none issued or outstanding -- --
Additional paid-in-capital 3,490,100 3,408,600
Accumulated deficit (3,971,900) (3,267,400)
----------- -----------
(471,600) 150,600
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$ 135,900 $ 701,600
=========== ===========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
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CAN-CAL RESOURCES, LTD.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
(ROUNDED TO THE NEAREST HUNDRED, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
2001 2000
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(As Restated)
REVENUES
Rental revenue $ 22,500 $ 22,500
----------- -----------
22,500 22,500
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COSTS AND EXPENSES 677,500 1,012,200
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LOSS FROM OPERATIONS (655,000) (989,700)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES):
Other income 800 10,300
Gain on sale of equipment -- 20,300
Interest income 10,500 12,300
Interest expense (60,800) (15,700)
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NET INCOME(LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS (704,500) (962,500)
----------- -----------
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES -- --
NET INCOME (LOSS) $ (704,500) $ (962,500)
=========== ===========
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE OF COMMON
STOCK AND COMMON STOCK EQUIVALENTS:
BASIC EPS
Net loss from continuing operations $ (0.07) $ (0.11)
=========== ===========
Weighted average shares outstanding 9,569,166 8,811,282
=========== ===========
DILUTED EPS
Net loss from continuing operations $ (0.07) $ (0.11)
=========== ===========
Weighted average shares outstanding 9,569,166 8,811,282
=========== ===========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
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CAN-CAL RESOURCES, LTD.
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
(ROUNDED TO THE NEAREST HUNDRED, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
ADDITIONAL TOTAL
PAID-IN ACCUMULATED STOCKHOLDERS'
COMMON STOCK CAPITAL DEFICIT DEFICIT
-------------------------- ----------- ------------ -------------
SHARES AMOUNT (As Restated)
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BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1999 8,253,782 $ 8,200 $ 2,460,200 $(2,304,900) $ 163,500
Issuance of common stock 1,119,009 1,200 948,400 -- 949,600
Net income (loss) for the year -- -- -- (962,500) (962,500)
---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2000 9,372,791 9,400 3,408,600 (3,267,400) 150,600
Issuance of common stock 785,947 800 81,500 -- 82,300
Net income (loss) for the year -- -- -- (704,500) (704,500)
---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2001 10,158,738 $ 10,200 $ 3,490,100 $(3,971,900) $ (471,600)
========== =========== =========== =========== ===========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
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CAN-CAL RESOURCES, LTD.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
(ROUNDED TO THE NEAREST HUNDRED)
2001 2000
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(As Restated)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
NET LOSS $ (704,500) $ (962,500)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 26,400 31,000
Provision for losses on notes receivable 47,400 53,300
Gain on sale of equipment -- (20,300)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in interest receivable (3,700) (3,400)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses (13,100) 1,200
(Increase) decrease in other assets 15,300 (10,300)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and
other current liabilities 64,300 59,300
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NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES (567,900) (851,700)
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CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property and equipment (2,600) (42,000)
Sale of equipment -- 20,300
Loans made -- (5,000)
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NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES (2,600) (26,700)
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CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Increase (decrease) in related party debt (15,100) 104,400
Principal payments on note payable (22,500) (30,800)
Bank overdraft (14,200) 14,200
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 82,300 949,600
Proceeds from debt issuance 44,000 300,000
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NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 74,500 1,337,400
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH (496,000) 459,000
CASH AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 510,800 51,800
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CASH AT END OF YEAR $ 14,800 $ 510,800
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
CASH PAID DURING THE YEAR FOR:
Interest $ -- $ --
=========== ===========
Income taxes $ -- $ --
=========== ===========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
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CAN-CAL RESOURCES, LTD.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
Organization and nature of business:
Can-Cal Resources, Ltd. ( the "Company") is a corporation formed under the
laws of the State of Nevada on March 22, 1995. The company is engaged in
the precious metal processing industry and other investment
opportunities.
Company's activities and operating cycle:
In the course of its activities, the company has sustained continuing
operating losses and expects such losses to continue for the foreseeable
future. The company plans to continue to fund its operations with
various types of financing including borrowings and sales of stock, and,
in the longer term, revenues from sales. The company's ability to
continue as a going concern is dependent upon future financing and
ultimately upon achieving profitable operations.
Revenue recognition:
Precious metals sales are recognized when delivery has occurred, title
passes and pricing is either fixed or determinable. All precious metal
sales are made in accordance with standard sales contracts that the
company enters into with third parties.
Rental revenues are recognized on a pro-rata basis over the term of the
lease.
Basis of accounting:
The company prepares its financial statements in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles.
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and cash equivalents consist of all cash balances and highly liquid
investments with an original maturity of three months or less. Because
of the short maturity of these investments, the carrying amounts
approximate their fair value
Property, equipment and depreciation:
Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.
Depreciation is provided on the straight-line method over the estimated
useful lives of the assets. The amounts of depreciation provided are
sufficient to charge the cost of the related assets to operations over
their estimated useful lives.
The cost of maintenance and repairs is charged to expense as incurred.
Expenditures for betterments and renewals are capitalized. Upon sale or
other disposition of depreciable property, cost and accumulated
depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is
reflected in income.
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CAN-CAL RESOURCES, LTD.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED):
Property evaluations:
Long lived assets are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be
recoverable. If deemed impaired, an impairment loss is measured and
recorded based on the fair value of the asset, which generally will be
computed using discounted expected future cash flows.
Undeveloped properties upon which the company has not performed sufficient
exploration work to determine whether significant mineralization exists
are carried at original acquisition cost. If it is determined that
significant mineralization does not exist, an impairment loss is
measured and recorded based on the fair value of the property at the
time of such determination.
Joint ventures:
Investments in joint ventures in which the company has 20% to 50% interest
are carried at cost and adjusted for the company's proportionate share
of their undistributed earnings or losses.
Concentration of credit risk:
A majority of the company's business activity is with customers primarily
located in the metropolitan area of Las Vegas, NV.
The company maintains multiple cash balances at financial institutions
located in Las Vegas, NV. The accounts are insured by the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") up to $100,000. As of December
31, 2001, the company had no deposits in excess of FDIC limits.
Income taxes:
The company accounts for income taxes under Statement o Financial
Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." This
statement requires an asset and liability approach to account for income
taxes. The company provides deferred income taxes for temporary
differences that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in future
years based on the reporting of certain costs in different periods for
financial statement and income tax purposes.
Use of estimates:
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
during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
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CAN-CAL RESOURCES, LTD.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
2. NOTES RECEIVABLE (RELATED PARTIES):
Notes receivable, related parties, at December 31, 2001 and 2000 consisted
of the following:
2001 2000
-------------- -------------
Note receivable from S&S Joint Venture, a joint
venture partner, unsecured, interest
imputed at 8%, due on demand $ 28,000 $ 28,000
Note receivable from an individual, unsecured,
interest imputed at 8%, due on demand 12,000 12,000
Accrued interest receivable 17,400 13,900
-------------- -------------
57,400 53,900
Allowance for uncollectible accounts -- 5,800
-------------- -------------
$ 57,400 $ 48,100
============== =============
3. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
Property and equipment at December 31, 2001 and 2000 consisted of the
following:
2001 2000
------------- -------------
Machinery and equipment $ 97,600 $ 95,100
Transportation equipment 18,400 18,400
Office equipment and furniture 14,200 14,200
------------- -------------
130,200 127,700
Less accumulated depreciation (81,600) (55,300)
------------- -------------
$ 48,600 $ 72,400
============= =============
Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31,2001 and 2000 totaled
$26,400 and $31,000 respectively.
4. OTHER ASSETS:
Other assets at December 31, 2001 and 2000 consisted of the following:
2001 2000
-------------- -------------
Note receivable from Tyro, Inc., and principals,
a corporation, secured, by equipment, interest
accrued at 6% per annum, due on demand $ -- $ 53,300
Deposits 2,000 6,800
Non-destructive testing supplies -- 10,500
Allowance for uncollectible notes -- (53,300)
-------------- -------------
$ 2,000 $ 17,300
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
5. NOTES PAYABLE:
Notes payable at December 31, 2001 and 2000 consisted of the following:
2001 2000
-------------- --------------
Note payable to lender; secured by 1st deed of trust;
interest at 8.00% per annum, matures July 31, 2001 $ 10,000 $ 32,500
Note payable to lender; secured by deed of trust;
interest at 6.00% per annum, matures May 27, 2002 25,000 -
Note payable to lender, secured by deed of trust;
interest at 6.00% per annum, matures June 28, 2002 15,000 -
Note payable to lender; secured by 2nd deed of trust;
interest at 16.00% per annum, matures
November 24, 2005 348,000 300,000
-------------- --------------
398,000 332,500
Less current portion 50,000 32,500
-------------- --------------
$ 348,000 $ 300,000
============== ==============
6. NOTE PAYABLE, RELATED PARTIES:
Notes payable, related parties, at December 31, 2001 and 2000 consisted of
the following:
2001 2000
-------------- -------------
Note payable to shareholder; unsecured; interest
at prime plus 1.00% per annum, due on demand $ 76,100 $ 114,700
Note payable to shareholder; unsecured, interest
at 20.74%, due on demand 21,600 -
Note payable to shareholder; unsecured; interest at
prime plus 1.00% per annum, due on demand 6,300 4,500
-------------- -------------
$ 104,000 $ 119,200
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
7. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock:
On February 27, 2000, the Board of Directors approved the sale of 500,000
shares of Can-Cal common stock to three of its directors (all of whom
reside in Canada), an offshore trust and another person affiliated with
the company.
On July 3, 2000, the Board of Directors exercised the option to acquire
technology related to the extraction and processing of ore and, in
accordance with the agreement with the two owners of that technology,
issued 200,000 shares of Can-Cal's common stock to them.
On November 24, 2000, the company borrowed $300,000 fro a lender. As part
of the transaction, the company issued 45,000 shares of its common stock
as a loan placement fee and granted the lender an option to purchase up
to 300,000 shares of its common stock. On November 24, 2000, the lender
exercised its option in full and purchased 300,000 shares of Can-Cal's
common stock.
In July 2000 the Board of Directors authorized the sale of 74,009 shares of
its common stock to eight persons, all of whom reside outside the United
States. 46,670 shares were sold during the third quarter and the
remaining 27,339 shares were sold during the fourth quarter. All of
those shares were issued on December 15, 2000.
In September, 2001, the Board of Directors authorized the sale of 20,000
shares of its common stock to an individual.
During October, 2001 the company signed an Investment Agreement with two
funds (Dutchess Private Equities Fund LP and DRH Investment Company LLC)
to sell to those funds up to $8,000,000 in common stock of the company,
for a period of three years.
In connection with the Investment Agreement, the compan issued 606,059
shares of restricted common stock to Dutchess Fund and its advisor, and
to a broker-dealer firm, for services valued at $400,000, to induce
those entities to enter into the Investment Agreement and perform
services contemplated under such agreement. The company also issued
37,000 shares of restricted common stock to the attorney for Dutchess
Fund.
On November 2, 2001 the Board of Directors approved the sale of 82,888
shares of restricted common stock.
On December 12, 2001 the Board of Director approved the sale of 40,000
shares of restricted common stock.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
8. STOCK OPTIONS:
The company entered into an agreement with a consultant on January 8, 2001.
If the company was producing or able to produce precious metals from the
volcanic cinder material during the term of the agreement, the company
agreed to grant the consultant a three-year option to purchase up to
40,000 shares of its common stock. The exercise price was to be equal to
the closing price of the stock on January 8, 2001. The agreement
terminated on November 1, 2001 without producing precious metals, and
therefore, the options were not granted.
The company has signed a consulting agreement with a public relations firm,
and have authorized the issuance and will deliver certificates for up to
200,000 shares over the next 12 months to pay for services and costs.
Further, the company has agreed to issue to the public relations firm
options to purchase another 200,000 at $1.00 per share. These options
are to expire in September 2004.
9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
Lease commitments:
Facilities:
The company has entered into an interim agreement with an individual, to
lease a facility in Nye County, Nevada. The agreement stipulates rent of
$1,000 per month and includes a purchase option. At December 31, 2001,
the lease was terminated and the company was searching for a new
location on which to construct a facility.
Mining Claims:
The company has a lease and purchase option agreement covering six patented
mining claims in the Cerbat Mountains, Hualapai Mining District, Mohave
County Arizona. The company pays $1,500 per quarter as minimum advance
royalties. The company has the option to purchase the property for
$250,000 less payments already made.
Auto leases:
The company entered into two operating leases for automobiles that expire
during the year 2002 and 2004, respectively. The monthly lease payments
currently total $1,246 per month. Lease payments for the year ended
December 31, 2001 and 2000 totaled $9,200 and $14,900.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED):
The company leases space for the operations of the company under a month to
month lease.
Minimum future rental payments under these noncancellable operating leases
for each of the next five years and in aggregate are as follows:
YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31,
-----------------
2002 $ 13,100
2003 9,500
2004 7,100
2005 --
2006 --
Thereafter --
-----------
$ 29,700
===========
10. INCOME TAXES:
Deferred income taxes are provided for the temporary differences between
the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of the company's assets
and liabilities. The temporary difference that gave rise to the deferred
tax asset is primarily as follows:
Net operating loss carry forward - December 31, 2001 $ 704,500
Net operating loss carry forward - December 31, 2000 962,500
Net operating loss carry forward - December 31, 1999 922,100
Net operating loss carry forward - December 31, 1998 353,000
Net operating loss carry forward - December 31, 1997 1,044,700
-------------
3,282,300
Deferred tax assets 1,116,000
Total valuation allowance recognized
for deferred tax assets (1,116,000)
-------------
Net deferred tax asset $ --
=============
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
11. NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
During 2000, the company issued 200,000 shares of commo stock for
technology related to extracting & processing ore.
The company issued 45,000 shares of common stock as a loan placement fee.
Interest receivable from related parties increased by $3,700 in 2001.
Accrued interest payable to related parties increased by $9,600
12. ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:
Statement of Financial Accounting Standard ("SFAS"). 10 "Disclosures About
Fair Value of Financial Instruments" requires disclosure of the
estimated fair value of certain financial instruments. The company has
estimated the fair value of its financial instruments using available
market data to develop estimates of fair value. The use of different
market assumptions or methodologies may have a material effect on the
estimates of fair values. The carrying amounts of cash, receivables,
accounts payable, accrued expenses and notes payable approximate fair
value due to short-term maturities or market rates of interest.
13. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:
The company signed a consulting agreement (see Note 8) with a public
relations firm on September 15, 2001, which was subsequently amended on
March 22, 2002 (effective September 15, 2001). Pursuant to the
amendment, the agreement was suspended from October 31, 2001 through
March 25, 2002. The company paid $5,000 cash for the first month of
service (October 2001), and has agreed to issue up to 200,000 shares to
the public relations firm for services and expenses. 40,000 shares will
be issued as payment for services for April and May 2002. Further, the
company has agreed to issue to the public relations firm options to
purchase another 200,000 at $1.00 per share. These options are to expire
in September 2004.
In January 2002, the company reached an agreement with lender whereby
$48,000 in interest due in November 2001 was satisfied by the company
issuing 309,677 restricted shares of common stock.
In January 2002, the company approved the sale of 36,00 restricted common
shares for $12,500. Along with those shares the company issued warrants
to purchase an additional 36,000 restricted shares at a price of $0.35
per share. These warrants will expire in January 2004 if not exercised.
In February 2002, the company approved the sale of 10,000 restricted common
shares for $3,500. Along with those shares the company issued warrants
to purchase an additional 10,000 restricted shares at a price of $0.35
per share. These warrants will expire in February 2004 if not exercised.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
14. RESTATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
After issuing Can-Cal's 2000 and 1999 financial statements and filing Form
10-KSB with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), management
determined it was necessary to revise its financial statements to
expense previously capitalized costs associated with its Pisgah property
and the Cerbat and Erosion mining claims, and the S&S Mining Joint
Venture and recognize rental revenues in the period earned. An error,
resulting in the overstatement of previously reported gains was
discovered by management during 2001. In the 1999 restated financial
statements, the company eliminated a gain of $116,400 on the sale of its
wholly owned subsidiary which was originally reported as a component of
income on the Statement of Operations. Upon restatement, the $116,400 is
shown as an adjustment to 1999 retained earnings.
Because the level of engineering and other exploration work completed on
the company's properties does not meet the criteria for a full
feasibility study, the company has reclassified its land holdings. As a
result of this reclassification, the company has revised it financial
statements to expense previously capitalized land costs. Based on this
information the company recorded $567,100, $22,905, and $13,500 of
impairment charges in 1999 relating to the impairment charges of the
Pisgah property, the Erosion mining claims, and the Cerbat mining
claims.
The company is focusing its efforts on the testing program at its Pisgah
location and has discontinued testing on the Owl Canyon property. The
company cannot accurately predict future cash flows, if any, from this
property. Consequently, the company recorded an impairment charge of
$19,000 on its joint venture in the restated 1999 financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
14. RESTATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED):
1999
-------------
ASSETS (As Restated)
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash $ 51,800
Notes receivable, related parties (Note 2) 44,700
Prepaid expenses 1,200
Current portion of note receivable 48,000
-----------
Total current assets 145,700
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET (NOTES 1 AND 3) 61,400
OTHER ASSETS (NOTE 4) 58,900
-----------
$ 266,000
===========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Bank overdrafts $ --
Accounts payable 7,100
Accrued expenses 18,800
Notes payable, current portion 6,800
-----------
Total current liabilities 32,700
NOTE PAYABLE, (NOTE 6) 55,000
NOTES PAYABLE, RELATED PARTIES (NOTE 7) 14,800
-----------
102,500
-----------
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock, $.001 par value; authorized, 15,000,000
shares; issued and outstanding, 9,372,791 and 8,253,783
shares respectively 8,200
Preferred stock, $.001 par value; authorized, 10,000,000
shares; none issued or outstanding --
Additional paid-in-capital 2,460,200
Accumulated deficit (2,304,900)
-----------
163,500
-----------
$ 266,000
===========
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
14. RESTATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED):
12 MONTHS
ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
1999
-------------
(As Restated)
REVENUES
Exploration revenue $ 3,700
Rental revenue 22,500
-----------
26,200
-----------
COSTS AND EXPENSES 1,237,100
-----------
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS (1,210,900)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES):
Other income --
Gain on sale of equipment --
Interest income 7,200
Interest expense (9,100)
-----------
NET INCOME(LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS (1,212,800)
-----------
INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
Income (loss) from discontinued
automobile salvage division 174,300
-----------
NET INCOME (LOSS) $(1,038,500)
===========
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK AND COMMON
STOCK EQUIVALENTS:
BASIC EPS
===========
Net loss from continuing operations $ (0.13)
===========
Weighted average shares outstanding 7,907,054
===========
DILUTED EPS
===========
Net loss from continuing operations $ (0.13)
===========
Weighted average shares outstanding 7,907,054
===========
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
14. RESTATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED):
ADDITIONAL CUMULATIVE TOTAL
PAID-IN ACCUMULATED TRANSLATION STOCKHOLDERS'
COMMON STOCK CAPITAL DEFICIT ADJUSTMENT EQUITY
------------------------ ----------- ------------ ---------- -------------
SHARES AMOUNT
--------- ---------
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1998 7,005,161 $ 7,000 $ 1,887,600 $(1,397,800) $ 8,500 $ 505,300
Issuance of common stock 1,248,621 1,200 572,600 -- -- 573,800
Foreign currency translation adjustment -- -- -- -- (11,800) (11,800)
Realized foreign currency gain -- -- -- -- 3,300 3,300
Prior period adjustment -- -- -- 15,000 -- 15,000
Elimination of subsidiary upon disposal -- -- -- 116,400 -- 116,400
Net income (loss) for the year -- -- -- (1,308,500) -- (1,038,500)
--------- --------- ----------- ----------- --------- -----------
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1999 (Restated) 8,253,782 $ 8,200 $ 2,460,200 $(2,304,900) $ -- $ 163,500
========= ========= =========== =========== ========= ===========
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
14. RESTATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED):
12 MONTHS
ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
1999
-------------
(As Restated)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
NET LOSS $(1,038,500)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 18,700
Provision for uncollectible notes 15,000
Impairment loss on mining properties 622,500
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable 2,800
(Increase) decrease in inventories 72,500
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses 5,400
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and
other current liabilities (13,100)
-----------
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES (314,700)
-----------
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property and equipment (57,400)
Sale of equipment 4,400
Loan to an individual (47,000)
-----------
NET CASH PROVIDED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES (100,000)
-----------
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Decrease in related party debt (120,800)
Principal payments on note payable (22,500)
Principal payments on line of credit (12,400)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 573,700
Proceeds from debt issuance 6,900
-----------
NET CASH USED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 424,900
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH 10,200
CASH AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 41,600
-----------
CASH AT END OF YEAR $ 51,800
===========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
CASH PAID DURING THE YEAR FOR:
Interest $ --
===========
Income taxes $ --
===========
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SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE I --
COSTS AND EXPENSES
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
THREE MONTHS THREE MONTHS
ENDED ENDED YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
2001 2000 2001 2000
------------ ------------ ------------- ------------
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Consulting $ 31,000 $ 4,700 $ 166,500 $ 69,600
Mine exploration costs 20,500 80,200 131,800 534,700
Travel and entertainment 6,200 6,800 63,800 65,300
Office expense 10,200 15,400 54,800 41,600
Bad debt expense 47,400 53,300 47,400 53,300
Insurance 17,800 16,700 42,300 54,800
Accounting and legal 16,600 29,100 33,900 59,300
Salaries and wages 15,000 -- 30,000 --
Depreciation and amortization 6,700 9,900 26,400 31,000
Office rent (1,500) 8,700 22,300 33,900
Miscellaneous 10,100 8,000 16,200 14,300
Telephone 1,900 1,600 10,400 9,300
Utilities 3,200 1,000 10,000 3,800
Lease expense 2,300 14,900 9,200 14,900
Repairs and maintenance 800 3,600 5,600 3,600
Advertising and promotion 1,100 9,800 4,200 22,500
Payroll taxes 1,300 -- 2,400 --
Bank charges 100 -- 300 300
------------ ------------ ------------- ------------
$ 190,700 $ 263,700 $ 677,500 $ 1,012,200
============ ============ ============= ============
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ITEM 1 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CAN-CAL RESOURCES LTD.
BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
June 30, 2002 December 31, 2001
(UNAUDITED)
Current assets
Cash $ 75,000 $ 14,800
Notes receivable-related parties 59,300 57,400
Prepaid expenses 8,100 13,100
----------- ----------
Total current assets 142,400 85,300
Fixed assets, net 48,000 48,600
Other assets 15,100 2,000
----------- ----------
Total assets $ 205,500 $ 135,900
=========== ===========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 169,200 $ 105,500
Notes payable - current portion 52,500 50,000
Notes payable-related parties - current portion 112,500 --
Other current liabilities 60,100 --
----------- ----------
Total current liabilities 394,300 155,500
Long-term liabilities
Notes payable - long-term portion 300,000 348,000
Notes payable-related parties - long-term portion -- 104,000
Convertible note payable-related party 120,000 --
----------- ----------
Total liabilities 814,300 607,500
Commitments and contingencies -- --
Stockholders' deficit
Common stock; $.001 par value; 15,000,000 shares
authorized, 10,924,000 shares issued and outstanding 10,900 10,200
Additional paid-in capital 3,733,200 3,490,100
Unamortized loan fees (29,500) --
Accumulated deficit (4,323,400) (3,971,900)
----------- ----------
Total stockholders' deficit (608,800) (471,600)
----------- ----------
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit $ 205,500 $ 135,900
=========== ===========
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
----------------------------- ------------------------------
2002 2001 2002 2001
Rental revenue $ 5,700 $ 16,900 $ 11,300 $ 22,500
General and administrative 145,100 156,600 257,100 328,300
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Loss from operations (139,400) (139,700) (245,800) (305,800)
Other income (expense)
Other income -- -- -- 800
Interest income 900 2,800 1,900 8,000
Interest expense (30,400) (19,200) (107,600) (34,100)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Loss before provision for income taxes (168,900) (156,100) (351,500) (331,100)
Provision for income taxes -- -- -- --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net loss $ (168,900) $ (156,100) $ (351,500) $ (331,100)
============ ============ ============ ============
Basic and diluted loss per common share $ (0.02) $ (0.02) $ (0.03) $ (0.04)
============ ============ ============ ============
Basic and diluted weighted average
common shares outstanding 10,288,100 9,372,800 10,609,500 9,372,800
============ ============ ============ ============
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements
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STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
(UNAUDITED)
Common Stock
------------------------ Additional Total
Number of Paid-in Unamortized Accumulated Stockholders'
Shares Amount Capital Loan fees Deficit Deficit
------------ ---------- ------------- -------------- -------------- -------------
Balance, December 31, 2001 10,158,700 $ 10,200 $ 3,490,100 -- $ (3,971,900) $ (471,600)
Common shares issued for cash 415,600 400 108,100 -- -- 108,500
Common shares issued for accrued
interest of $48,000 and interest
expense of $71,800 309,700 300 119,500 -- -- 119,800
Common shares issued for services 40,000 -- 14,000 -- -- 14,000
Unamortized loan fees -- -- -- (30,200) -- (30,200)
Current period amortization of
unamortized loan fees -- -- -- 700 -- 700
Deemed interest expense related to
conversion feature of note payable -- -- 1,500 -- -- 1,500
Net loss -- -- -- -- (351,500) (351,500)
------------ ---------- ------------- -------------- -------------- -------------
Balance, June 30, 2002 10,924,000 $ 10,900 $ 3,733,200 $ (29,500) $ (4,323,400) $ (608,800)
============ ========== ============= ============== ============== =============
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements
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STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
Six Months Ended June 30,
-------------------------
2002 2001
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss $(351,500) $(331,100)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
cash used by operating activities:
Depreciation 9,100 13,000
Stock issued for services 14,000
Stock issued for interest 71,800 --
Deemed interest expense 1,500 --
Current period amortization of unamortized loan fees 700 --
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Change in notes receivable-related parties (1,900) (8,000)
Change in prepaid expenses 5,000 --
Change in other assets (13,100) (3,700)
Change in accounts payable and accrued expenses 81,500 (14,800)
Change in other current liabilities 60,100 --
--------- ---------
Net cash used by operating activities (122,800) (344,600)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments for issuance of notes receivable -- (700)
Proceeds from payments on notes receivable -- 1,900
Purchase of fixed assets (8,500) (2,500)
--------- ---------
Net cash used by investing activities (8,500) (1,300)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 108,500 --
Proceeds from borrowing on notes payable 65,000 --
Principal payments on notes payable (110,500) --
Proceeds from borrowing on notes payable-related parties 40,600 (22,500)
Principal payments on notes payable-related parties (32,100) (8,700)
Proceeds from convertible debenture 120,000 --
--------- ---------
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities 191,500 (31,200)
--------- ---------
Net increase (decrease) in cash 60,200 (377,100)
Cash, beginning of period 14,800 510,800
Cash, end of period $ 75,000 $ 133,700
========= =========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for income taxes $ -- $ --
========= =========
Cash paid for interest $ -- $ --
Schedule of non-cash financing activities:
Issuance of common stock in satisfaction of accrued
interest $ 48,000 $ --
========= =========
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
---------------------
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance
with Securities and Exchange Commission requirements for interim
financial statements. Therefore, they do not include all of the
information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting
principles for complete financial statements. The financial statements
should be read in conjunction with the Forms 10-KSB for the year ended
December 31, 2001 of Can-Cal Resources, Ltd. ("the company").
The interim financial statements present the balance sheet, statements
of income, stockholders' equity and cash flows of Can-Cal Resources,
Ltd. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
The interim financial information is unaudited. In the opinion of
management, all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial
position as of June 30, 2002 and the results of operations and cash
flows presented herein have been included in the financial statements.
Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results of operations
for the full year.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America 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 during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
------------------------------------------
Reclassification - Certain prior year balances have been reclassified
to conform to the current year presentation.
3. NOTES RECEIVABLE-RELATED PARTIES
--------------------------------
Notes receivable-related parties consisted of the following as of June
30, 2002:
Note receivable from S&S Mining, Inc. a joint venture partner
unsecured, interest imputed at 8%, due on demand $ 27,800
Note receivable from a stockholder, unsecured, interest imputed
at 8%, due on demand 12,000
Accrued interest receivable 19,500
---------
$ 59,300
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
4. NOTES PAYABLE
-------------
Notes payable consisted of the following as of June 30, 2002:
Note payable to an entity, secured by 2nd deed of trust,
bearing interest at 16.0% per annum, maturing November 2005 $ 300,000
Note payable to an entity, secured by deed of trust, bearing
interest at 6.0% per annum, maturing June 2002 12,500
Note payable to an entity, secured by deed of trust, bearing
interest at 8.0% per annum, maturing June 2002 25,000
Note payable to an entity, secured by deed of trust, bearing
interest at 6.0% per annum, maturing June 2002 15,000
---------
352,500
Less: amounts due within one year 52,500
---------
Long-term portion of notes payable $ 300,000
=========
5. NOTES PAYABLE-RELATED PARTIES
-----------------------------
Notes payable-related parties consists of the following as of
June 30, 2002:
Note payable to a stockholder, unsecured, bearing interest
at 1.0% per annum, due on demand $ 66,600
Note payable to a stockholder, unsecured, bearing interest
at 20.7% per annum, due on demand 18,800
Note payable to a stockholder, unsecured, bearing interest
at 7.5% per annum, maturing July 2002 11,300
Note payable to a stockholder, unsecured, bearing interest
at 7.5% per annum, maturing February 2003 5,000
Note payable to a stockholder, unsecured, bearing interest
at 7.5% per annum, maturing April 2003 5,000
Note payable to a stockholder, unsecured, bearing interest
at 7.5% per annum, maturing April 2003 3,000
Note payable to a stockholder, unsecured, bearing interest
at 7.5% per annum, maturing February 2003 2,000
Note payable to a stockholder, unsecured, bearing interest
at 24.0% per annum, maturing May 2002 800
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112,500
Less: amounts due within one year 112,500
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Long-term portion of notes payable - related parties $ --
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
6. OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
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Other current liabilities consist of the following as of June 30, 2002:
119,620 shares of common stock due to investors for receipt of cash $ 29,900
50,000 warrants due related to convertible note payable (see Note 7) 16,700
30,000 shares due related to convertible note payable (see Note 7) 13,500
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$ 60,100
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7. CONVERTIBLE NOTE PAYABLE-RELATED PARTY
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As of June 30, 2002 convertible note payable-related party totaling
$120,000 consisted of an unsecured loan agreement with a stockholder.
Upon closing, the company paid $13,400 in loan fees and other expenses
which were capitalized and recorded as other assets which will be
expensed over the life of the loan using the straight- line method. For
the six months ended June 30, 2002, the company amortized $300 of the
loan fees and related expenses as interest expense. The term of the
loan is two years, with interest at 8.0%, and maturing in June 2004.
The stockholder/lender has the option of converting this loan to
free-trading common stock, at the lower of a) the initial purchase
price, defined as the lower of $0.41 per share or 100% of the average
of the lowest five closing bid prices of the fifteen prior trading days
prior to closing, or b) 80% of average of the three lowest prices in
fifteen closing bid prices prior to conversion.
Due to the conversion feature of the debt and the company's historical
range of common stock prices, the company anticipates it will record
significant amounts of deemed interest in the future as funds are drawn
on the loan. During the six months ended June 30, 2002, the company
recorded $1,400 of deemed interest expense relating to this conversion
feature.
As of June 30, 2002, the stockholder/lender was due warrants to
purchase 50,000 shares of the company's common stock at the lower of
110% of the 5-day average closing bid prices a) preceding the date of
issue, or b) 180 days after each closing. The warrants expire after
three years. The fair value of the warrants as computed using the
Black-Scholes option pricing model was $16,700 and recorded as
unamortized loan fees, of which $400 was recorded as interest expense
during the six months ended June 30, 2002. The company has recorded a
liability of $16,700 for the warrants which is included in other
current liabilities totaling $60,100.
As of June 30, 2002, the stockholder/lender was also due 30,000 shares
of the company's common stock for legal fees related to the loan. The
30,000 shares were valued at $13,500 and recorded as unamortized loan
fees, of which $300 was recorded as general and administrative expenses
during the six months ended June 30, 2002. The company has recorded a
liability of $13,500 for the 30,000 shares which is included in other
current liabilities totaling $60,100.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
8. RESTATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
-----------------------------
Subsequent to the issuance of the company's financial statements for
the three months ended March 31, 2002, management became aware that
those financial statements did not properly reflect certain account
balances. Properly accounting of these items in the revised financial
statements has the following effect:
Three Months Ended
Three Months Ended March 31, 2002 RESTATED
March 31, 2002 (RESTATED) Changes
-------------- ---------- -------
Revenue $ 5,600 $ 5,600 $ --
General and administrative expenses 112,100 112,000 (100)
Loss from operations (106,500) (106,400) 100
Other income (expense)
Interest income 1,000 1,000 --
Interest expense (41,400) (77,200) (35,800)
Loss before provision for income taxes (146,900) (182,600) (35,700)
Provision for income taxes -- -- --
Net loss $ (146,900) $ (182,600) $ (35,700)
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Basic and diluted loss per common share $ (0.01) $ (0.02) $ (0.01)
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Basic and diluted weighted average
common shares outstanding 10,486,357 10,436,225 10,436,225
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For the three months ended March 31, 2002, the change in the statement
of operations was primarily related to interest expense for which the
company had two changes. First, the company re-evaluated accrued
interest and determined it was overstated by approximately $36,000.
Accordingly, the company decreased the balance by $36,000 to properly
reflect the accrued interest and related interest expense. Second, the
company issued 309,700 shares of its common stock in satisfaction of
accrued interest of $48,000 in accordance with an agreement which
stated that the number of shares to be issued would be based on 50% of
the lowest trading price from November 2000 to December 2001 ($0.155),
in relation to the outstanding accrued interest balance. Accordingly,
the issuance of these shares was recorded based upon the accrued
interest balance rather than the fair value of such shares issued. The
company has re-evaluated this transaction and determined the issuance
of such shares should be recorded at the fair value. As a result, the
company recorded and additional $71,800 of interest expense for the
three months ended March 31, 2002.
The company also determined that the number of outstanding shares was
not recorded correctly and increased from 10,514,400 to 10,651,500. The
change in the net loss and increase of the recalculated basic and
diluted weighted average common shares outstanding increased the basic
and diluted loss per common shares from $(0.01) to $(0.02).
9. GOING CONCERN
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The company incurred a net loss of approximately $351,000 for the six
months ended June 30, 2002. The company's current liabilities exceed
its current assets by approximately $252,000 as of June 30, 2002. These
factors create substantial doubt about the company's ability to
continue as a going concern. The company's management plans to continue
to fund its operations in the short term with a combination of debt and
equity financing, as well as revenue from operations in the long term.
The ability of the company to continue as a going concern is dependent
on additional sources of capital and the success of the company's plan.
The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be
necessary if the company is unable to continue as a going concern.
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SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE I -
OPERATING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 AND 2001
(UNAUDITED)
(ROUNDED TO THE NEAREST HUNDRED)
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
---------------------------- ---------------------------
2002 2001 2002 2001
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General and administrative expenses
Accounting and legal $ 6,700 $ 5,000 $ 32,600 $ 8,000
Consulting 39,200 57,100 64,100 90,500
Salaries and wages 15,000 -- 30,000 --
Office rent 7,900 8,000 15,900 15,900
Insurance 10,800 12,600 23,500 20,600
Travel and entertainment 10,800 18,100 15,500 41,700
Depreciation 4,600 6,600 9,100 13,000
Office expense 2,100 12,400 5,500 30,800
Miscellaneous 6,800 3,400 9,800 5,100
Mine exploration 17,600 21,100 20,300 80,400
Utilities 1,400 2,800 3,600 4,300
Equipment rental 2,500 2,800 4,400 4,400
Telephone 1,100 3,400 2,900 6,100
Payroll taxes 1,200 -- 2,400 --
Advertising and promotion 17,300 2,100 17,400 3,300
Repairs and maintenance -- 1,200 -- 4,200
Bank charges 100 -- 100 --
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total general and administrative expenses $145,100 $156,600 $257,100 $328,300
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
ITEM 24. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
The bylaws provide that directors and officers shall be indemnified by the
corporation against expenses incurred in connection with the defense of any
action, suit or proceeding in which they are made parties by reason of being or
having been directors or officers of the corporation, except in relation to
matters as to which they are adjudged in such matter to be liable for negligence
or misconduct in the performance of duty. Such indemnification is not exclusive
of any other rights to which those indemnified may be entitled by agreement,
vote of stockholders, or otherwise. In addition, the Nevada Corporation Act
permits indemnification of directors and officers against such expenses.
ITEM 25. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION
Estimated expenses in connection with the issuance and distribution of the
securities being registered:
Securities and Exchange Commission registration fee...................$ 38.39
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. examination fee...... n/a
Accounting ........................................................... 500.00
Legal fees and expenses............................................... 5,000.00
Printing ............................................................. 300.00
Blue Sky fees and expenses (excluding legal fees)..................... 1,500.00
Transfer agent ....................................................... n/a
Escrow agent.......................................................... n/a
Miscellaneous......................................................... n/a
Total.................................................................$ 7,338.39
The Registrant will pay all of these expenses.
ITEM 26. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES. In the 49 months ending
January 31, 2002, the registrant has sold the following unregistered securities.
Where shares were sold at a discount from market prices, the discount was made
for the restricted status of the shares as subject to Rule 144.
A. 1998.
(1) For cash: 837,509 restricted common shares for $360,780:
703,571 shares to directors and family
companies at $.35 to .45 per share, in
July, October and December 1998; and
133,938 shares to three Canadian citizens
and one U.S. citizen at $.40 to $.41 per
share, in October and December 1998. The
stock prices were determined by the board
of directors, including those who bought
stock personally or whose family companies
bought stock. The stock prices were
determined by discounts of approximately
50% from market prices at the relevant
times. Regulation S exemption from
registration for the Canadians, section
4(2) for U.S. citizen. Complete
information about the company and the
stock offerings was provided to investors
in the form of a private placement
memorandum. No commissions were paid.
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B. 1999.
(1) For cash: 925,500 restricted common shares for $429,500:
367,500 to directors and family companies
at $.40 to $.50 per shares in May and
November 1999; 518,000 shares to Canadian
citizens at $.50 per share in April 1999;
and 6,000 shares to two U.S. citizens at
$.50 per share, in April 1999. The stock
prices were determined by the board of
directors, including those who bought
stock personally or whose family companies
bought stock. The stock prices were
determined by discounts of approximately
50% from market prices at the relevant
times. Regulation S exemption from
registration for Canadian citizens;
section 4(2) for U.S. citizens. Complete
information about the company and the
stock offerings was provided to investors
in the form of a private placement
memorandum. No commissions were paid.
(2) For assets: 40,000 shares at $.50 to a Canadian citizen
for a truck in May 1999, as determined by the
board of directors applying a discount of
approximately 50% to the market price for the
stock at the time; and 1,000 shares to a U.S.
citizen for computer software in July 1999.
Regulation S for Canadian citizen; section
4(2) for U.S. citizen. No commissions were
paid.
(3) For services: In August 1999, 32,121 restricted common
shares at $.50 per share for $16,061 of
services from a nonaffiliate vendor, in
section 4(2) transaction, five U.S. citizens
received stock. The stock price was determined
by the board of directors, applying a discount
of approximately 55% to the market prices for
the stock at the time. Regulation S for
Canadian citizens. Section 4(2) for U.S.
citizens. Complete information about the
company was provided to these individuals. No
commissions were paid.
C. 2000.
(1) 1,119,009 restricted common shares:
In March 2000, 495,460 restricted common
shares for cash to Canadians and their
family companies, at $0.75 per share,
including directors and their family
companies, and 4,540 restricted common
shares to a U.S. citizen employee at 0.75
per share, under Regulation S (for
Canadians and family companies) and a U.S.
citizen employee under section 4(2). The
stock prices were determined by the board
of directors, including those who bought
stock personally or whose family companies
bought stock. The stock prices were
determined by discounts of approximately
50% from market prices at the relevant
times. These shares were at discounts of
50% from market prices at the time on
November 24, 2000, 300,000 to lender on
exercise of option (in connection with
loan agreement) at $.5156 per share in
cash, plus another 45,000 shares as loan
fee to this lender, under Regulation S; in
September and October 2000, 74,009 shares
at $1.50 per share to seven Canadian
citizens and one Italian citizen, under
Regulation S; on July 3, 2000, 200,000
shares to two U.S. citizens for their
proprietary extraction technology, at
$1.50 per share, in August 2000. Complete
information about the company was provided
to each of these individuals. No
commissions were paid.
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D. 2001:
(1) For cash: In August and September, 2001, a total of
82,888 shares to three Canadian investors and
a private company owned and controlled by
Canadian residents for $65,916 (an average
share price of $0.80 per share, representing a
discount of approximately 8% from market
prices). These shares were sold pursuant to
the exemption provided by Regulation S of the
1933 Act. Complete information about the
company was provided to these investors. No
commissions were paid.
On October 2, 2001, 20,000 restricted
shares to a Canadian investor for $10,000
($0.50 per share, representing a discount
of approximately 50% from market prices,
as determined by the board of directors).
These shares were sold pursuant to the
exemption provided by Regulation S of the
1933 Act. Complete information about the
company was provided to this investor.
December 12, 2001, 40,000 restricted
shares to a Canadian investor for $14,000
($0.35 per share, representing a discount
of approximately 50% from market prices).
Complete information about the company was
provided to this investor. These shares
and warrants were sold pursuant to the
exemption provided by Regulation S of the
1933 Act.
(2) For services: In October 2001, 75,757 restricted common
shares to Dutchess Private Equities Fund L.P.,
227,272 restricted common shares to Dutchess
Advisors, Ltd., as inducements for execution
of Investment Agreement between issuer and
Dutchess Fund and DRH Investment Company, LLC.
303,030 restricted common shares to May Davis
Group, Inc., a securities broker-dealer, as a
placement fee in connection with the
Investment Agreement. 37,000 shares to Joseph
B. LaRocco, attorney for Dutchess Fund and DRH
Investment Company, LLC in connection with the
Investment Agreement, for legal services to
such entities, which the issuer agreed to pay
pursuant to the Investment Agreement.
E. 2002
For cash: On January 8, 2002, 36,000 restricted common
shares to three investors (one Canadian
resident, and two private companies controlled
and owned by Canadian residents) for $12,600
cash ($0.35 per share, representing a discount
of approximately 50% from market price). These
investors also were issued warrants to
purchase 36,000 additional restricted shares,
at a price of $0.35 per share; the warrants
will expire January 8, 2004. On February 11,
2002, 10,000 restricted common shares to one
investor (a Canadian resident) for $3,500 cash
($0.35 per share, representing a discount of
approximately 50% from market price). This
investor also was issued warrants to purchase
10,000 additional restricted shares, at a
price of $0.35 per share; the warrants will
expire February 11, 2004. Complete information
about the company was provided to these
investors. These shares and warrants were sold
pursuant to the exemption provided by
Regulation S of the 1933 Act.
Debt payment: On January 31, 2002, 309,677 restricted common
shares to lender (First Colony Merchant) for
payment of interest on debt ($48,000).
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For cash: From March 1, 2002 through June 3, 2002,
369,600 restricted common shares were issued
to 47 investors (all Canadian residents or
companies controlled and owned by Canadian
residents) for $92,400 cash ($0.25 per share,
representing discounts ranging from 0% to
approximately 50% from market prices at the
time of issuance). These investors also were
issued warrants to purchase 369,600 additional
restricted shares, at a price of $0.25 per
share; the warrants will expire two years from
the date of issuance.
For services: On June 21, 2002, 40,000 restricted common
shares to Financial Communications Corp. for
public relations services.
No general solicitation or advertising was used in the preceding
transactions, and all investors supplied information which the issuer believed
qualified such investors as sophisticated investors or accredited investors.
Stop transfer instructions were issued to the issuer's transfer agent for the
securities as "restricted" under rule 144.
ITEM 27. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE.
EXHIBIT NO. TITLE OF EXHIBIT
Exhibit 3.0 Articles of Incorporation...................................[1]
Exhibit 3.1 Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation..................[1]
Exhibit 3.2 By-Laws.....................................................[1]
Exhibit 5.0 Opinion re legality...........................................*
Exhibit 10.0 Joint Venture Agreement between Robin Schwarz,
Aylward Schwarz, S&S Mining, a Nevada Corporation,
and Can-Cal Resources Ltd. .................................[1]
Exhibit 10.1 Mining Lease Agreement between Can-Cal Resources Ltd.
and Twin Mountain Rock Venture dated May 1, 1998 ...........[1]
Exhibit 10.2 Loan Agreement between Owen Sequoia, Inc.
and Can-Cal Resources Ltd. .................................[1]
Exhibit 10.3 Amendment to Loan Agreement dated June 9, 1998..............[1]
Exhibit 10.4 Second Amendment to Loan Agreement .........................[1]
Exhibit 10.5 Deed of Trust, Security Agreement,
Financing Statement, and
Fixture Filing with Assignment of Rents ....................[1]
Exhibit 10.6 Lease and Purchase Option Agreement
dated March 12, 1998 between
Arthur James Good and Wanda Mae Good
and Can-Cal Resources Ltd...................................[1]
Exhibit 10.7 Left blank - no exhibit filed.
Exhibit 10.8 Quit Claim Deed from Aurum,
LLC to Can-Cal Resources Ltd................................[1]
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Exhibit 10.9 Agreement between Tyro, Inc., Dean Willman,
Roland S. Ericsson, and Can-Cal Resources Ltd. .............[1]
Exhibit 10.10 Promissory Notes to directors and Robin Schwarz.............[6]
Exhibit 10.11- 10.12 Left blank - no exhibit filed.
Exhibit 10.13 Agreement between Can-Cal Resources, Ltd.,
Cameron Miller and James R. Ardoin, dated
December 6, 1999............................................[2]
Exhibit 10.14 Loan Agreement between First Colony Merchant,
Tobian Trading Limited and Can-Cal Resources, Limited
(f/y 2000 loan, second lender on Pisgah property)...........[3]
Exhibit 10.15 Deed of Trust Security Agreement, Financial
Statement and Fixture Filing with Assignment of Rents.......[3]
Exhibit 10.16 Option Agreement with Lender................................[3]
Exhibit 10.17 Written notice to exercise option...........................[3]
Exhibit 10.18 Agreement between Can-Cal Resources, Ltd, and
Consultant Bruce Ballantyne.................................[3]
Exhibit 10.19 Forbearance Agreement with Lender
(first lender on Pisgah property)...........................[4]
Exhibit 10.20 Forbearance Agreement with Lender
(second lender on Pisgah property)..........................[4]
Exhibit 10.20(a) Amendment to Forbearance Agreement with Lender
(second lender on Forbearance Agreement)....................[6]
Exhibit 10.21 Investment Agreement (Dutchess Private Equities
Fund and DRH Investment Company, LLC .......................[5]
Exhibit 10.22 Registration Rights Agreement
(for Investment Agreement transaction)......................[5]
Exhibit 10.23 Escrow Agreement (for future transactions
under Investment Agreement) ................................[5]
Exhibit 10.24 National Financial Communications Corp.
Consulting Agreement (Public Relations Agreement)...........[5]
Exhibit 10.25 Amendment to National Financial
Communications Corp. Consulting Agreement...................[7]
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Exhibit 10.26 Form of Debenture
Dutchess Private Equities Fund, L.P.........................[8]
Exhibit 10.27 Debenture Warrant
Dutchess Private Equities Fund, L.P.........................[8]
Exhibit 10.28 Registration Rights Agreement
Dutchess Private Equities Fund, L.P.........................[8]
Exhibit 23.0 Consent of Independent Auditors..............................**
Exhibit 23.1 Consent of Counsel (with Exhibit 5.0)
* Filed herewith.
** Previously filed.
[1] Incorporated by reference with the like-number exhibit filed with the
company's Form 10-SB filed July 9, 1999.
[2] Incorporated by reference from the like-numbered exhibit from the
company's Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999, filed
March 28, 2000.
[3] Incorporated by reference from the like-numbered exhibit from the
company's Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000, filed
March 15, 2001.
[4] Incorporated by reference from the like-numbered exhibit from the
company's Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended June 30, 2001, filed August
13, 2001.
[5] Incorporated by reference from the like-numbered exhibit from the
company's Form SB-2 initial filing, (SEC File No. 333-72252) filed
October 26, 2001.
[6] Incorporated by reference from the like-numbered exhibit from the
company's Form SB-2 Amendment No. 1 (SEC File No. 333-72252) filed
February 12, 2002.
[7] Incorporated by reference from the like-numbered exhibit from the
company's Form SB-2 Amendment No. 2 (SEC File No. 333-72252) filed April
5, 2002.
[8] Incorporated by reference from the like-numbered exhibit from the
company's Form 8-K filed July 29, 2002.
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ITEM 17. UNDERTAKINGS.
(a) RULE 415 OFFERING.
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:
(i) To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the
Securities Act;
(ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the
effective date of the registration statement (or in the most recent
post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or together, represent a
fundamental change in the information in the registration statement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities
offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that
which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the
estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus
filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the
changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20% change in the maximum
aggregate offering price set forth in the "Calculation of Registration Fee"
table in the effective registration statement; and
(iii) To include any material information with respect to the plan of
distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any
material change to such information in the registration statement.
(2) For the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act,
treat each post-effective amendment as a new registration statement of the
securities offered, and the offering of the securities at that time to be the
initial bona fide offering thereof.
(3) File of a post-effective amendment to remove from registration any of
the securities that remain unsold at the end of the offering.
(b) WARRANTS AND RIGHTS OFFERINGS. Not applicable.
(c) COMPETITIVE BIDS. Not applicable.
(d) EQUITY OFFERINGS OF NON-REPORTING SMALL BUSINESS ISSUERS.
Not applicable.
(e) REQUEST FOR ACCELERATION OF EFFECTIVE DATE.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended, 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 Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable. In the event that a claim
for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the
small business issuer of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer, or
controlling person of the small business issuer 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 small
business issuer 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 Securities Act, and will be governed by the final adjudication
of such issue.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with 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 of filing on Form SB-2 and authorized Amendment No. 5 to
this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, in
the City of Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 2, 2002.
CAN-CAL RESOURCES LTD.
(Registrant)
Date: October 2, 2002. By: /s/ Ronald D. Sloan
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Ronald D. Sloan,
President, Treasurer,
Chief Operating Officer,
Director and Chairman
Date: October 2, 2002. By: /s/ John Brian Wolfe
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John Brian Wolfe,
Secretary, Director
Date: October 2, 2002. By: /s/ James Dacyszyn
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James Dacyszyn, Director
Date: October 2, 2002. By: /s/ Barry E. Amies
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Barry E. Amies, Vice President,
Director
Date: October 2, 2002 By: /s/ Theodore Smith
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Theodore Smith, Director
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PROSPECTUS
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October _____, 2002
No dealer, salesman or other person is authorized to give any information
or make any information or make any representations not contained in the
prospectus with respect to the offering made hereby. This prospectus does not
constitute an offer to sell any of the securities offered hereby in any
jurisdiction where, or to any person to whom it is unlawful to make such an
offer. Neither the delivery of this prospectus nor any sale made hereunder
shall, under any circumstances, create an implication that there has been no
change in the information set forth herein or in the business of our company
since the date hereof.
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