UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number: 333-178615
DAKOTA CREEK MINERALS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Nevada 99-1720516
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employee I.D. No.)
incorporation or organization)
10019 107 Avenue
Westlock, Alberta, Canada T7P 2C8
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each share Name of each exchange on which registered
None None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (g) of the Act:
None
(Title of Class)
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as
defined by Rule 405 of the Securities Act [ ] Yes [X] No
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports
pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15 (d) of the Act. [X] Yes [ ] No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required
to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for
the past 90 days. [X] Yes [ ] No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and
posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to
be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (ss.229.405 of
this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that
the registrant was required to submit and post such files). [ ] Yes [X] No
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K (ss.229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will
not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy
information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K
or any amendments to this Form 10-K [X]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an
accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a small reporting company. See
definition of "large accelerated filer", "accelerated filer" and "small
reporting company" Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer [ ] Accelerated filer [ ]
Non-accelerated filer [ ] Smaller reporting company [X]
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act) Yes [ ] No [X]
State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held
by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity
was last sold, or the average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of
the last business day of the registrant's most recent completed second fiscal
quarter.
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE REGISTRANTS
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date: As of December 31, 2012, there
were 30,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of the
registrant outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Listed hereunder the following documents if incorporated by reference and the
Part of the Form 10-K (e.g., Part I, Part II, etc.) into which the document is
incorporated: (1) Any annual report to security holders; (2) Any proxy or
information statement; (3) Any prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424 (b) or (c)
under the Securities Act of 1933. The listed documents should be clearly
described for identification purposes.
CONTENTS
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS...................................................... 3
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.................................................. 4
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS..................................... 10
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.................................................... 10
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS............................................. 21
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITIES HOLDERS......... 21
PART II
ITEM 5 MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASE OF EQUITY SECURITIES.............. 22
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION................................ 22
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS..................................... 23
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK..... 25
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA................... 26
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENT WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING
AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE...................................... 26
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES....................................... 26
ITEM 9A(T). CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES....................................... 27
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION............................................. 27
ITEM 10 DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE........ 27
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION........................................ 28
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND
MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.................... 29
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND
DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE......................................... 29
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES........................ 30
PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES....................... 30
SIGNATURES................................................................ 31
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
HISTORY AND ORGANIZATION
Dakota Creek Minerals Inc. was organized under the laws of the State of Nevada
on September 29, 2010, to explore mineral properties in North America.
Dakota Creek Minerals Inc. is engaged in the exploration for molybdenum and
other minerals. The Company's Venus Molybdenum Property is located approximately
35 kilometers north of Vancouver BC, and about 2 kilometers north of the
community of Britannia Beach, BC. The property is crossed by Highway 99, "The
Sea to Sky Highway" and the CN Railroad.
The Venus Molybdenum Property comprises one mineral claim totalling 62.12
hectares in area. The Venus molybdenum occurrence was discovered in the late
1960's and developed by a company known as Squamish Silica and Stone Co. Ltd.
The occurrence is located about 250 meters northwest of Highway 99. We require
an estimated total of $250,000 to implement the three phases of our exploration
plan. We currently have a total of $40,000 to implement the first phase of our
exploration program.
We are an exploration stage company and we have not realized any revenues to
date. We have sufficient capital to enable us to commence our exploration
program. We will require financing in order to conduct the exploration program
described in the section entitled, "Business of the Issuer." Our auditors have
issued a going concern opinion, raising substantial doubt about Dakota's
financial prospects and the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
We are not a "blank check company," as we do not intend to participate in a
reverse acquisition or merger transaction. Securities laws define a "blank check
company" as a development stage company that has no specific business plan or
purpose or has indicated that its business plan is to engage in a merger or
acquisition with an unidentified company or companies, or other entity or
person.
Our offices are located at: 10019 107 Avenue, Westlock, AB, T7P 2C8
Presently our outstanding share capital is 30,000,000 common shares. We have no
other type of shares either authorized or issued.
Our auditors have expressed substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a
going concern in their audit report attached to the financial statements for the
years ended August 31, 2012 and 2011 and from inception ( September 29, 2010) to
August 31, 2012. We have cash as at August 31, 2012 of $38,592 and have
liabilities of $34,960. Since our inception we have incurred accumulated losses
of $26,368. It is extremely unlikely we will earn any revenue for a minimum of 5
years. We do not have any employees either full or part time. Our director is
employed as a contractor.
Dakota is responsible for filing various forms with the United States Securities
and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") such as Form 10-K and Form 10-Qs.
The shareholders may read and copy any material filed by Dakota with the SEC at
the SEC's Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, DC, 20549.
The shareholders may obtain information on the operations of the Public
Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330The SEC maintains an Internet
site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other
information which Dakota has filed electronically with the SEC by assessing the
website using the following address: http://www.sec.gov . Dakota has no website
at this time.
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PLANNED BUSINESS
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the information
contained in the financial statements of Dakota and the notes, which forms an
integral part of the financial statements, which are attached hereto.
The financial statements mentioned above have been prepared in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and are
stated in United States dollars.
This Form 10-K also contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. If any of the events or circumstances described in the following
risks actually occurs, our business, financial condition, or results of
operations could be materially adversely affected.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH OUR COMPANY:
THE COMPANY HAS NEVER EARNED A PROFIT AND WE ARE CURRENTLY OPERATING UNDER A NET
LOSS. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT WE WILL EVER EARN A PROFIT.
Since inception ( September 29, 2010) to the period ended on August 31, 2012 the
Company has not generated any revenue. Rather, the Company incurred a net loss
of $26,368 since inception (September 29, 2010) through August 31, 2012. The
Company does not currently have any revenue producing operations. The Company is
currently not operating profitably, and it should be anticipated that it will
operate at a loss at least until such time when the production stage is
achieved, if production is, in fact, ever achieved.
IF WE DO NOT OBTAIN ADDITIONAL FINANCING, OUR BUSINESS WILL FAIL.
We will need to obtain additional financing in order to complete our business
plan. We currently do not have any operations and we have no income. We are an
exploration stage company and we have not realized any revenues to date. We do
not have sufficient capital to enable us to commence and complete our
exploration program and based on our current operating plan, we do not expect to
generate revenue that is sufficient to cover our expenses for at least the next
twelve months. We will require financing in order to conduct the exploration
program described in the section entitled, "Business of the Issuer." We need to
raise $30,000 to complete the first phase of our exploration program and
$250,000 to complete all three phases of our program. We do not have any
arrangements for financing and we may not be able to find such financing if
required. We will need to obtain additional financing to operate our business
for the next twelve months, and if we do not our business will fail. We will
raise the capital necessary to fund our business through a Prospectus and public
offering of our common stock. Obtaining additional financing would be subject to
a number of factors, including investor acceptance of mineral claims and
investor sentiment. These factors may adversely affect the timing, amount,
terms, or conditions of any financing that we may obtain or make any additional
financing unavailable to us.
OUR COMPANY WAS RECENTLY FORMED, AND WE HAVE NOT PROVEN THAT WE CAN GENERATE A
PROFIT. IF WE FAIL TO GENERATE INCOME AND ACHIEVE PROFITABILITY AN INVESTMENT IN
OUR SECURITIES MAY BE WORTHLESS.
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We have no operating history and have not proved we can operate successfully. We
face all of the risks inherent in a new business. If we fail, your investment in
our common stock will become worthless. From inception (September 29, 2010) to
the period ended on August 31, 2012, we incurred a net loss of $26,368 and did
not earn any revenue. The Company does not currently have any revenue producing
operations.
WE HAVE NO OPERATING HISTORY. THERE CAN BE NO ASSURANCE THAT WE WILL BE
SUCCESSFUL IN OUR MINERAL EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES.
The Company has no history of operations. As a result of our brief operating
history, there can be no assurance that that we will be successful exploring for
molybdenum or other minerals. Our future performance will depend upon our
management and its ability to locate and negotiate additional exploration
opportunities in which we can participate. There can be no assurance that we
will be successful in these efforts. Our inability to locate additional
opportunities, to hire additional management and other personnel, or to enhance
our management systems, could have a material adverse effect on our results of
operations. There can be no assurance that the Company's operations will be
profitable.
WE ARE CONTROLLED BY MS. KATHY SLOAN, OUR SOLE EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR,
AND, AS SUCH, YOU MAY HAVE NO EFFECTIVE VOICE IN OUR MANAGEMENT.
Ms. Kathy Sloan, our sole Executive Officer Director, beneficially owns
approximately 66% of our issued and outstanding common stock. Ms. Sloan will
exercise control over all matters requiring stockholder approval, including the
possible election of additional directors and approval of significant corporate
transactions. If you purchase shares of our common stock, you may have no
effective voice in our management.
WE ARE SOLELY GOVERNED BY MS. KATHY SLOAN, OUR SOLE EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND
DIRECTOR, AND, AS SUCH, THERE MAY BE SIGNIFICANT RISK TO THE COMPANY OF A
CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
Ms. Kathy Sloan, our sole Executive Officer and Director, makes decisions such
as the approval of related party transactions, the compensation of Executive
Officers, and the overseeing of the accounting function. There will be no
segregation of executive duties and there may not be effective disclosure and
accounting controls to comply with applicable laws and regulations, which could
result in fines, penalties and assessments against us. Accordingly, the inherent
controls that arise from the segregation of executive duties may not prevail. In
addition, Ms. Sloan will exercise full control over all matters that typically
require the approval of a Board of Directors. Ms. Sloan's actions are not
subject to the review and approval of a Board of Directors and, as such, there
may be significant risk to the Company of a conflict of interest.
Our sole Executive Officer and Director exercises control over all matters
requiring stockholder approval including the election of Directors and the
approval of significant corporate transactions. Insofar as Ms. Kathy Sloan makes
all decisions as to which projects the Company undertakes, there is a risk of a
conflict of interest arising between the duties of Ms. Sloan in her role as our
sole Executive Officer and her own personal financial and business interests in
other business ventures distinct and separate from the interests of the Company.
Her personal interests may not, during the ordinary course of business, coincide
with the interests of the stockholders and, in the absence of the effective
segregation of such duties, there is a risk of a conflict of interest. We have
not voluntarily implemented various corporate governance measures. As such,
stockholders have limited protections against the transactions implemented by
Ms. Sloan, conflicts of interest and similar matters.
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We have not adopted corporate governance measures such as an audit or other
independent committees as we presently only have one independent director.
Stockholders should bear in mind our current lack of corporate governance
measures in formulating their investment decisions.
BECAUSE KATHY SLOAN, OUR SOLE EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR, HAS OTHER BUSINESS
INTERESTS, SHE MAY NOT BE ABLE OR WILLING TO DEVOTE A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF TIME
TO OUR BUSINESS OPERATIONS, WHICH MAY CAUSE OUR BUSINESS TO FAIL.
It is possible that the demands on Ms. Kathy Sloan, our sole Executive Officer
and Director, from other obligations could increase with the result that she
would no longer be able to devote sufficient time to the management of our
business. Ms. Sloan will devote fewer than 12-15 hours per month or 3-4 per week
to the affairs of the Company. In addition, Ms. Sloan may not possess sufficient
time to manage our business if the demands of managing our business increased
substantially.
KATHY SLOAN, OUR SOLE EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR, LACKS TECHNICAL TRAINING
AND EXPERIENCE IN MINERAL EXPLORATION OR MINING, AND MAY NOT BE FULLY AWARE OF
THE REQUIREMENTS WITHIN THE MINING INDUSTRY.
The management of the Company, our sole executive officer and director, Ms.
Sloan, has no technical training or experience in minerals exploration or
mining, or exploring for, starting, or operating a mine, and that with no direct
training or experience in these areas, and as such, may not be fully aware of
many of the specific requirements related to working within the mining industry.
THE IMPRECISION OF MINERAL DEPOSIT ESTIMATES MAY PROVE ANY RESOURCE CALCULATIONS
THAT WE MAKE TO BE UNRELIABLE.
Mineral deposit estimates and related databases are expressions of judgment
based on knowledge, mining experience, and analysis of drilling results and
industry practices. Valid estimates made at a given time may significantly
change when new information becomes available. By their nature, mineral deposit
estimates are imprecise and depend upon statistical inferences, which may
ultimately prove unreliable. Mineral deposit estimates included here, if any,
have not been adjusted in consideration of these risks and, therefore, no
assurances can be given that any mineral deposit estimate will ultimately be
reclassified as reserves. If the Company's exploration program locates a mineral
deposit, there can be no assurances that any of such deposits will ever be
classified as reserves.
MS. KATHY SLOAN HAS NOT PHYSICALLY INSPECTED THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND DOES NOT
HAVE CURRENT PLANS TO VISIT THE PROPERTY.
Ms. Sloan has not visited the property, but has relied on property reports and
other consultants who are knowledgeable with the property. With respect to the
further exploration of the property, Ms. Sloan does not have any current plans
to visit the property but instead intends to hire various professionals and
consultants to further explore the property as this work is required. As the
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Company will rely on third parties, the costs of exploration may be higher than
if the Company and its employees engaged in the work themselves. By not visiting
the property directly, Ms. Sloan will be unable to personally verify the
information and results that are presented by third parties.
WE ARE SENSITIVE TO FLUCTUATIONS IN THE PRICE OF SEMI-PRECIOUS MINERALS, WHICH
IS BEYOND OUR CONTROL. THE PRICE OF MOLYBDENUM IS VOLATILE AND PRICE CHANGES ARE
BEYOND OUR CONTROL.
The price of molybdenum and other minerals can fluctuate. The prices of
molybdenum and other minerals have been and will continue to be affected by
numerous factors beyond the Company's control. Factors that affect the price of
molybdenum include the demand from consumers for products that use molybdenum,
economic conditions, over supply from secondary sources and costs of production.
Price volatility and downward price pressure, which can lead to lower prices,
could have a material adverse effect on the costs or the viability of our
projects.
MINERAL EXPLORATION AND PROSPECTING IS A HIGHLY COMPETITIVE AND SPECULATIVE
BUSINESS AND WE MAY NOT BE SUCCESSFUL IN SEEKING AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES.
The process of mineral exploration and prospecting is a highly competitive and
speculative business. Individuals are not subject to onerous accreditation and
licensing requirements prior to beginning mineral exploration and prospecting
activities. As such, the company, in seeking available opportunities, will
compete with numerous individuals and companies, including established,
multi-national companies that have more experience and resources than the
Company. The exact number of active competitors at any one time is heavily
dependent on current economic conditions; however, statistics provided by the
AEBC (The Association for Mineral Exploration, British Columbia), state that
approximately 1000 mining companies operate in BC. Each one of these companies
can be considered to be in competition with our company for mineral resources in
British Columbia. Moreover, the Government of Canada at,
http://mmsd1.mms.nrcan.gc.ca/mmsd/exploration/default_e.asp, reports that in
2006, CDN $140.6 billion was spent in mineral exploration activities in British
Columbia.
Because we may not have the financial and managerial resources to compete with
other companies, we may not be successful in our efforts to acquire projects of
value, which may, ultimately, become productive. However, while we compete with
other exploration companies for the rights to explore other claims, there is no
competition for the exploration or removal of mineral from our claims from other
companies, as we have no agreements or obligations that limit our right to
explore or remove minerals from our claims.
COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS AND PERMITTING COULD HAVE A
MATERIAL ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE COSTS OR THE VIABILITY OF OUR PROJECTS. THE
HISTORICAL TREND TOWARD STRICTER ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION MAY CONTINUE, AND, AS
SUCH, REPRESENTS AN UNKNOWN FACTOR IN OUR PLANNING PROCESSES.
All mining is regulated by the government agencies at the Federal and Provincial
levels of government in Canada. Compliance with such regulation has a material
effect on the economics of our operations and the timing of project development.
Our primary regulatory costs have been related to obtaining licenses and permits
from government agencies before the commencement of mining activities. An
environmental impact study that must be obtained on each property in order to
obtain governmental approval to mine on the properties is also a part of the
overall operating costs of a mining company.
The possibility of more stringent regulations exists in the areas of worker
health and safety, the dispositions of wastes, the decommissioning and
reclamation of mining and milling sites and other environmental matters, each of
which could have an adverse material effect on the costs or the viability of a
particular project. Compliance with environmental considerations and permitting
could have a material adverse effect on the costs or the viability of our
projects.
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MINING AND EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES ARE SUBJECT TO EXTENSIVE REGULATION BY FEDERAL
AND PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENTS IN CANADA. ANY FUTURE CHANGES IN GOVERNMENTS,
REGULATIONS AND POLICIES, COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE COMPANY'S RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS FOR A PARTICULAR PERIOD AND ITS LONG-TERM BUSINESS PROSPECTS.
Mining and exploration activities are subject to extensive regulation by
government. Such regulation relates to production, development, exploration,
exports, taxes and royalties, labor standards, occupational health, waste
disposal, protection and remediation of the environment, mine and mill
reclamation, mine and mill safety, toxic substances and other matters.
Compliance with such laws and regulations has increased the costs of exploring,
drilling, developing, constructing, operating mines and other facilities.
Furthermore, future changes in governments, regulations and policies, could
adversely affect the Company's results of operations in a particular period and
its long-term business prospects.
The development of mines and related facilities is contingent upon governmental
approvals, which are complex and time consuming to obtain and which, depending
upon the location of the project, involve various governmental agencies. The
duration and success of such approvals are subject to many variables outside the
Company's control.
RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH OWNING OUR SHARES:
WE ANTICIPATE THE NEED TO SELL ADDITIONAL TREASURY SHARES IN THE FUTURE MEANING
THAT THERE WILL BE A DILUTION TO OUR EXISTING SHAREHOLDERS RESULTING IN THEIR
PERCENTAGE OWNERSHIP IN THE COMPANY BEING REDUCED ACCORDINGLY.
We expect that one of the only ways we will be able to acquire additional funds
is through the sale of our common stock. This will result in a dilution effect
to our shareholders whereby their percentage ownership interest in the Company
is reduced. The magnitude of this dilution effect will be determined by the
number of shares we will have to issue in the future to obtain the funds
required.
BECAUSE OUR SECURITIES ARE SUBJECT TO PENNY STOCK RULES, YOU MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY
RESELLING YOUR SHARES.
The Company's common shares may be deemed to be "penny stock" as that term is
defined in Regulation Section "240.3a51 -1" of the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "SEC"). Penny stocks are stocks: (a) with a price of less than
U.S. $5.00 per share; (b) that are not traded on a "recognized" national
exchange; (c) whose prices are not quoted on the NASDAQ automated quotation
system (NASDAQ - where listed stocks must still meet requirement (a) above); or
(d) in issuers with net tangible assets of less than U.S. $2,000,000 (if the
issuer has been in continuous operation for at least three years) or U.S.
$5,000,000 (if in continuous operation for less than three years), or with
average revenues of less than U.S. $6,000,000 for the last three years.
Section "15(g)" of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and Regulation Section "240.15g(c)2" of the SEC require broker dealers
dealing in penny stocks to provide potential investors with a document
disclosing the risks of penny stocks and to obtain a manually signed and dated
written receipt of the document before effecting any transaction in a penny
stock for the investor's account. Potential investors in the Company's common
shares are urged to obtain and read such disclosure carefully before purchasing
any common shares that are deemed to be "penny stock".
Moreover, Regulation Section "240.15g -9" of the SEC requires broker dealers in
penny stocks to approve the account of any investor for transactions in such
stocks before selling any penny stock to that investor. This procedure requires
the broker dealer to: (a) obtain from the investor information concerning his or
her financial situation, investment experience and investment objectives; (b)
reasonably determine, based on that information, that transactions in penny
stocks are suitable for the investor and that the investor has sufficient
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knowledge and experience as to be reasonably capable of evaluating the risks of
penny stock transactions; (c) provide the investor with a written statement
setting forth the basis on which the broker dealer made the determination in
(ii) above; and (d) receive a signed and dated copy of such statement from the
investor confirming that it accurately reflects the investor's financial
situation, investment experience and investment objectives. Compliance with
these requirements may make it more difficult for investors in the Company's
common shares to resell their common shares to third parties or to otherwise
dispose them of. Stockholders should be aware that, according to Securities and
Exchange Commission Release No. 34-29093, dated April 17, 1991, the market for
penny stocks has suffered in recent years from patterns of fraud and abuse. Such
patterns include:
(i) control of the market for the security by one or a few broker-dealers
that are often related to the promoter or issuer
(ii) manipulation of prices through prearranged matching of purchases and
sales and false and misleading press releases
(iii) boiler room practices involving high-pressure sales tactics and
unrealistic price projections by inexperienced sales persons
(iv) excessive and undisclosed bid-ask differential and markups by selling
broker-dealers
(v) the wholesale dumping of the same securities by promoters and
broker-dealers after prices have been manipulated to a desired level,
along with the resulting inevitable collapse of those prices and with
consequent investor losses
Our management is aware of the abuses that have occurred historically in the
penny stock market. Although we do not expect to be in a position to dictate the
behaviour of the market or of broker-dealers who participate in the market,
management will strive within the confines of practical limitations to prevent
the described patterns from being established with respect to our securities.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Form 10K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this Form 10K include, among
others, statements regarding our capital needs, business plans and expectations.
Such forward-looking statements involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties
regarding, among others, the success of our business plan, availability of
funds, government regulations, operating costs, our ability to achieve
significant revenues, our business model and products and other factors.
Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical facts may
be deemed to be forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify
forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may", "will", "should",
"expect", "plan", "intend", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "predict",
"potential" or "continue", the negative of such terms or other comparable
terminology. These forward-looking statements address, among others, such issues
as:
* the amount and nature of future exploration, development and other
capital expenditures,
* mining claims to be drilled,
* future earnings and cash flow,
* development projects,
* exploration prospects,
* drilling prospects,
* development and drilling potential,
* business strategy,
* expansion and growth of our business and operations, and
* our estimated financial information.
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In evaluating these statements, we believe that it is important that you
consider various factors, including the assumptions, risks and uncertainties
outlined in this prospectus under "Risk Factors". These factors or any of them
may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking
statement made in this prospectus. While these forward-looking statements, and
any assumptions upon which they are based, are made in good faith and reflect
our current judgment regarding future events, our actual results will likely
vary, sometimes materially, from any estimates, predictions, projections,
assumptions or other future performance suggested herein. The forward-looking
statements in this prospectus are made as of the date of this prospectus and we
do not intend or undertake to update any of the forward-looking statements to
conform these statements to actual results, except as required by applicable
law, including the securities laws of the United States.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
There are no unresolved staff comments outstanding at the present time.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
Dakota Creek Minerals Inc. was incorporated in the State of Nevada on September
29, 2010. It was incorporated for the sole purpose of engaging in mineral
exploration. It has always maintained the same business plan from inception to
present. During the previous three years, the Company has not filed for
bankruptcy, receivership or similar proceeding; and there has not been any
material reclassification, merger, consolidation, or purchase or sale of a
significant amount of assets not in the ordinary course of business.
Dakota Creek Minerals Inc. is engaged in the exploration for molybdenum and
other minerals. The Company's Venus Molybdenum Property is located approximately
35 kilometers north of Vancouver BC, and about 2 kilometers north of the
community of Britannia Beach, BC. The property is crossed by Highway 99, "The
Sea to Sky Highway" and the CN Railroad.
The Venus Molybdenum Property comprises one mineral claim totaling 62.12
hectares in area. The occurrence is located about 250 meters northwest of
Highway 99. The Venus molybdenum occurrence was discovered in the late 1960's
and developed by a company known as Squamish Silica and Stone Co. Ltd., which
reported its findings to the BC Ministry of Mines in 1969. This information was
subsequently published in the BC Ministry of Mines Report "Geology, Exploration
and Mining in BC, 1969" page 194 which states the following:
Claim: Venus
Access: Highway no. 99 passes through the claim
Operator: Squamish Stone & Silica Co. Ltd. 8744 Joffre Avenue, Burnaby I.
Metals: Copper, Molybdenum
Work done: Two pits were dug in overburden; some stripping was done; and two
trenches totaling 30 feet in length were cut in bedrock.
Description: Chalcopyrite and molybdenite occur as fracture-fillings in quartz
porphyry.
The Company was incorporated for the purpose of exploring mineral claims in
North America. The short-term strategy of the Company is to explore and further
develop the Venus Molybdenum property and to explore its commercial viability.
The long-term strategy of the Company is to continue to acquire additional
mineral claims that complement its core business.
We are an exploration stage company and we cannot provide assurance to investors
that our mineral claims contain a commercially exploitable mineral deposit, or
reserve, until appropriate exploratory work is done and an economic evaluation
based on such work concludes economic feasibility.
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PROPERTY ACQUISITION DETAILS
Dakota Creek Minerals Inc. purchased the Venus Molybdenum Property for USD
$15,000 on October 15, 2010. The Company owns 100% of the rights to the
property. There are no underlying rights or royalties on this property. In
British Columbia, the acquisition of mineral claims is done using an online
application whereby a company or individual can stake claims online. A mineral
tenure is granted the available subsurface rights at the time of issuance. For
our property, the tenure includes all subsurface minerals, as there were no
other tenures on the property at time of staking. The mineral rights expire on
February 13, 2013. The tenure includes both mineral and placer mineral rights on
the property. The details of the claim are provided below:
Tenure Number ID 949261 View Tenure
Tenure Type Mineral (M)
Tenure Sub Type Claim (C)
Title Type Mineral Cell Title Submission (MCX)
Good To Date 2013/feb/13
Claim Name DAKOTA CREEK CLAIMS
Area In Hectares 62.12
MAP NUMBERS: 092I
In order to keep these claims in good standing the Company must either complete
and report work on the property or pay a renewal fee prior to the expiry date on
February 13, 2013.
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[MAP SHOWING PROPERTY BC LOCATION]
FIG. 1 VENUS MOLYBDENUM PROPERTY BC LOCATION MAP
ACCESS
The Venus Molybdenum Property is located approximately 35 kilometres north of
Vancouver BC, and about 2 kilometres north of the community of Britannia Beach,
BC. The property is crossed by Highway 99, "The Sea to Sky Highway" and the CN
Railroad. Access on the property is on foot from the highway following several
trails and old logging roads. There is electrical power and an adequate water
source approximately 250 meters from the claim. Two pits were dug in overburden,
and two trenches totaling about 10 metres in length were cut into bedrock. There
currently is no other infrastructure on the property.
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[MAP SHOWING PROPERTY REGIONAL LOCATION]
FIG. 2 VENUS MOLYBDENUM PROPERTY REGIONAL LOCATION MAP
TOPOGRAPHY, CLIMATE, VEGETATION
The Venus Molybdenum Property covers a mineralized area occurring at about 125
metres elevation. Large areas of the claims are underlain by outcropping bedrock
in a "cliff and bench" topography derived from the joint structure in the
granitic rocks. Pine, fir, hemlock, cedar, spruce, alder and maple trees,
huckleberry bushes and moss are the prevailing vegetation found. Black bear,
mountain goat, cougar, deer, wolf and a variety of rodents are found in the
vicinity. The climate is generally moderate and wet, with the bulk of the
moisture falling as rain from March to November and as occasional snowfall in
the winter months.
Murrin Park covers Browning Lake, a popular swimming and fishing spot located
beside Highway 99. Rock climbing is also a popular local recreation.
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[MAP SHOWING VENUS MOLYBDENUM PROPERTY]
FIG. 3 VENUS MOLYBDENUM PROPERTY MAP
PROPERTY STATUS
The Venus Molybdenum Property comprises one mineral claim totaling 62.12
hectares. The part of the claim underlain by Murrin Park is not available for
development. The location and area covered by the park is shown in Figure 3. The
park is approximately 10 ha. in size and has a popular highway-side picnic
ground and small swimming lake (Browning Lake). It is immediately adjacent to
the highway. The Venus Moly mineralized zones does not fall within the
boundaries of the park.
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[PHOTO SHOWING VENUS MOLYBDENUM PROPERTY]
FIG. 4 VENUS MOLYBDENUM PROPERTY
PREVIOUS WORK
The Venus Molybdenum Property was discovered in the late 1960's. In 1969, a
company known as Squamish Silica and Stone Co. Ltd. explored the Venus
molybdenum occurrence, said to be located about 250 metres northwest of Highway
99. In 1969, Squamish Silica and Stone Co. Ltd. reported that chalcopyrite and
molybdenite were seen to occur as fracture fillings in a series of quartz
porphyry outcrops located about 250 metres northwest of Highway 99. Two pits
were dug in overburden, and two trenches totaling about 10 metres in length were
cut into bedrock. The location of these workings is presently unknown.
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[MAP SHOWING REGIONAL GEOLOGY OF THE VENUS MOLYBDENUM PROPERTY]
FIG. 5 REGIONAL GEOLOGY OF THE VENUS MOLYBDENUM PROPERTY
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AREA GEOLOGICAL OVERVIEW
The Venus Molybdenum Property hosts molybdenum and copper mineralization within
a quartz porphyry granitic intrusive. This "porphyry copper-moly" type of
deposit can be very large and economically significant.
MOLYBDENUM
MOLYBDENUM is a silvery metal with the sixth-highest melting point of any
element. It readily forms hard, stable carbides, and for this reason it is often
used in high-strength steel alloys. Molybdenum does not occur as a free metal on
Earth, but rather in various oxidation states in minerals. Industrially,
molybdenum compounds are used in high-pressure and high-temperature
applications, as pigments and catalysts. Molybdenum minerals have long been
known, but the element was "discovered" in 1778 by Carl Wilhelm Scheele. The
metal was first isolated in 1781 by Peter Jacob Hjelm.
The world's largest producers of molybdenum materials are the United States,
China, Chile, Peru and Canada. Though molybdenum is found in such minerals as
wulfenite and powellite, the main commercial source of molybdenum is
molybdenite. Molybdenum is mined as a principal ore, and is also recovered as a
byproduct of copper and tungsten mining. Large mines in Colorado and in British
Columbia yield molybdenite as their primary product, while many porphyry copper
deposits such as the Bingham Canyon Mine in Utah and the Chuquicamata mine in
northern Chile produce molybdenum as a byproduct of copper mining.
The ability of molybdenum to withstand extreme temperatures without
significantly expanding or softening makes it useful in applications that
involve intense heat, including the manufacture of armour, aircraft parts,
electrical contacts, industrial motors and filaments. Molybdenum is also used in
steel alloys for its high corrosion resistance and weldability. Because of its
lower density and more stable price, molybdenum is sometimes used instead of
tungsten.
REGIONAL GEOLOGY
The general upper Howe Sound area is underlain by northwest-trending belts of
Lower Cretaceous (~100 my) Gambier Group marine volcanic and sedimentary rocks,
intruded by various plutons and dike swarm complexes of dioritic to
granodioritic composition. Typical suites of mineralization occur with Gambier
Group and intrusive rocks. Small outliers or vent complexes of the Late Tertiary
to Recent Garabaldi Group volcanics occur north of the property at Watts Point
and west of Squamish.
Within the Gambier Group rocks, syn-genetic volcanogenic mineralization has
formed from "black smokers" on the sea floor, resulting in minor occurrences and
rarely major orebodies containing copper, zinc, lead, gold and silver.
The intrusive rocks belong to the Coast Plutonic Complex, a group of diverse
intrusives of various ages and composition. In particular, the Lower Cretaceous
Squamish Pluton is composed of granodiorite to quartz porphyry and occupies much
of the upper part of Howe Sound, including the Venus Molybdenum property area.
The "porphyry copper-moly" style of deposit has been found at several places
within intrusive rocks of the Howe Sound area.
PROPERTY GEOLOGY
The Venus Molybdenum Property is underlain by the Lower Cretaceous aged Squamish
Pluton, varying from granodiorite to quartz porphyry in composition. In 1969,
Squamish Silica and Stone Co. Ltd. reported that chalcopyrite and molybdenite
were seen to occur as fracture fillings in a series of quartz porphyry outcrops
located about 250 metres northwest of Highway 99. Past exploration includes two
pits dug in overburden, and two trenches totaling about 10 metres in length were
cut into bedrock. The location of these workings is presently unknown.
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OVERVIEW OF THE EXPLORATION AND MINING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPANIES
OPERATING IN BRITISH COLUMBIA. Two types of applications can be made to obtain a
Mines Act Permit:
* EXPLORATION AND SMALL MINES
- A `Notice of Work' (NOW) is filed with the Mining Operations Branch
District Manager for coal or mineral exploration programs and for
approvals of placer mining, or sand and gravel pits and quarries in
accordance with the Act.
* MAJOR MINES
- A detailed `Mine Plan and Reclamation Program' must be submitted to
the Mining Operations Branch Regional Manager for proposed coal or
hardrock mineral mines, major expansions or modifications of producing
coal and hardrock mineral mines, and large pilot projects, bulk
samples, trial cargoes or test shipments. Information requirements for
these applications are summarized in the Act. Mines Act permit
applications are required whether or not proposed developments fall
under the Environmental Assessment Act ("EAA").
Permit applications for projects under the EAA may be submitted concurrently
with the Project Report; however, a Project Approval Certificate must be
obtained prior to Mines Act permit issuance. No work is permitted on a mine site
without a valid Mines Act Permit.
MAJOR MINE PERMIT APPLICATION INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS
In general, the information requirements under the Code for a Major Mine Mines
Act permit application include the following:
1. a map or airphoto showing the location and extent of the mine;
2. particulars of the design, construction, operation and closure of mine
components, taking into consideration the safety of the public, mine
workers, and the protection of the environment;
3. particulars of the nature and present uses of the land to be used for
the mine;
4. particulars of the nature of the mine and the extent of the area to be
occupied by the mine;
5. a program for the protection and reclamation of the land and
watercourses during the construction and operational phases of the
mining operation;
6. a conceptual final reclamation plan for the closure or abandonment of
the mining operation;
7. an estimate of the annual cost of outstanding reclamation obligations
over the planned life of the mine including the cost of long-term
monitoring and abatement; and
8. any other relevant information that may be required by an Inspector.
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The Venus Molybdenum Property is located approximately 35 kilometres north of
Vancouver BC, and about 2 kilometres north of the community of Britannia Beach,
BC. The property is crossed by Highway 99, "The Sea to Sky Highway" and the CN
Railroad.
The Venus Molybdenum Property comprises one mineral claim totaling 62.12
hectares in area. The Venus molybdenum occurrence was discovered in the late
1960's and developed by a company known as Squamish Silica and Stone Co. Ltd.
The occurrence is located about 250 metres northwest of Highway 99.
In 1969, Squamish Silica and Stone Co. Ltd. reported to the BC Ministry of Mines
that chalcopyrite and molybdenite were seen to occur as fracture fillings in a
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series of quartz porphyry outcrops located about 250 metres northwest of Highway
99. In 1969, two pits were dug in overburden, and two trenches totaling about 10
metres in length were cut into bedrock. The location of these workings is
presently unknown.
A proposed work program includes prospecting, geological mapping and rock
sampling of any mineralized surface showings, construction of a control grid,
geochemical soil sampling, and geophysical surveys. Based on a compilation of
these results, a diamond drill program would be designed to explore and define
the potential resources. The anticipated costs of this development are presented
in three results-contingent stages.
PHASE 1
Reconnaissance geological mapping, prospecting and
petrographic rock sampling, fly camp and helicopter support. $ 30,000.00
PHASE 2
Detailed geological mapping, rock sampling and petrography,
grid construction, magnetometer survey, hand-trenching of
showings, establish potential drill targets, fly camp and
helicopter support. $ 70,000.00
PHASE 3
500 metres of diamond drilling including geological supervision,
rock petrography, rental of small fly-in excavator for machine
trenching, fly camp and helicopter support. $150,000.00
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TOTAL $250,000.00
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COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENT REGULATION
We will be required to conduct all mineral exploration activities in accordance
with government regulations. Such operations are subject to various laws
governing land use, the protection of the environment, production, exports,
taxes, labor standards, occupational health, waste disposal, toxic substances,
well safety and other matters. Unfavorable amendments to current laws,
regulations and permits governing operations and activities of resource
exploration companies, or more stringent implementation thereof, could have a
materially adverse impact and cause increases in capital expenditures which
could result in a cessation of operations.
EMPLOYEES
At present, we have no employees. We anticipate that we will be conducting most
of our business through agreements with consultants and third parties.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
Our offices are located at 10019 107 Avenue Westlock, AB T7P 2C8
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is not a party to any legal proceeding. No property of the Company
is the subject of a pending legal proceeding.
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MARKET PRICE OF DIVIDENDS ON THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED
STOCKHOLDERS MATTERS
DIVIDENDS
The Company has never paid cash dividends on common stock, and does not expect
to pay such dividends in the foreseeable future.
MARKET INFORMATION
The Company's common shares do not trade and are not listed or quoted on any
public market.
STOCKHOLDERS
There are 31 stockholders of the Company's common stock.
EMERGING GROWTH COMPANY STATUS UNDER THE JOBS ACT
Dakota Creek Minerals Inc. qualifies as an "emerging growth company" as defined
in the Jumpstart our Business Startups Act (the "JOBS Act").
The JOBS Act creates a new category of issuers known as "emerging growth
companies." Emerging growth companies are those with annual gross revenues of
less than $1 billion (as indexed for inflation) during their most recently
completed fiscal year. The JOBS Act is intended to facilitate public offerings
by emerging growth companies by exempting them from several provisions of the
Securities Act of 1933 and its regulations. An emerging growth company will
retain that status until the earliest of:
* The first fiscal year after its annual revenues exceed $1 billion;
* The first fiscal year after the fifth anniversary of its IPO;
* The date on which the company has issued more than $1 billion in
non-convertible debt during the previous three-year period; and
* The first fiscal year in which the company has a public float of at
least $700 million.
FINANCIAL AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS
Under the JOBS Act, emerging growth companies are subject to scaled financial
disclosure requirements. Pursuant to these scaled requirements, emerging growth
companies may:
* Provide only two rather than three years of audited financial
statements in their IPO Registration Statement;
* Provide selected financial data only for periods no earlier than those
included in the IPO Registration Statement in all SEC filings, rather
than the five years of selected financial data normally required;
* Delay compliance with new or revised accounting standards until they
are made applicable to private companies; and
* Be exempted from compliance with Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act, which requires companies to receive an outside auditor's
attestation regarding the issuer's internal controls.
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OFFERING REQUIREMENTS
In addition, during the IPO offering process, emerging growth companies are
exempt from:
* Restrictions on analyst research prior to and immediately after the
IPO, even from an investment bank that is underwriting the IPO;
* Certain restrictions on communications to institutional investors
before filing the IPO registration statement; and
* The requirement initially to publicly file IPO Registration
Statements. Emerging growth companies can confidentially file draft
Registration Statements and any amendments with the SEC. Public
filings of the draft documents must be made at least 21 days prior to
commencement of the IPO "road show."
OTHER PUBLIC COMPANY REQUIREMENTS
Emerging growth companies are also exempt from other ongoing obligations of most
public companies, such as:
* The requirements under Section 14(i) of the Exchange Act and Section
953(b)(1) of the Dodd-Frank Act to disclose executive compensation
information on pay-for-performance and the ratio of CEO to median
employee compensation;
* Certain other executive compensation disclosure requirements, such as
the compensation discussion and analysis, under Item 402 of Regulation
S-K; and
* The requirements under Sections 14A(a) and (b) of the Exchange Act to
hold advisory votes on executive compensation and golden parachute
payments.
ELECTION UNDER SECTION 107(B) OF THE JOBS ACT
As an emerging growth company we have made the irrevocable election to not adopt
the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting
standards under Section 107(b), as added by Section 102(b), of the JOBS Act.
This election allows companies to delay the adoption of new or revised
accounting standards that have different effective dates for public and private
companies until those standards apply to private companies.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is not a party to any legal proceeding. No property of the Company
is the subject of a pending legal proceeding.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITIES HOLDERS
There has been no Annual General Meeting of Stockholders since Dakota's date of
inception (September 29, 2010). Management hopes to hold an Annual General
Meeting of Stockholders during 2013.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND
ISSUER PURCHASE OF EQUITY SECURITIES
DIVIDENDS
The Company has never paid cash dividends on common stock, and does not expect
to pay such dividends in the foreseeable future.
MARKET INFORMATION
The Company's common shares do not trade and are not listed or quoted on any
public market.
STOCKHOLDERS
There are approximately 31 stockholders of the Company's common stock.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The following summary financial data was derived from our financial statements.
This information is only a summary and does not provide all the information
contained in our financial statements and related notes thereto. You should read
the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" and our financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in
this Form 10-K.
OPERATION STATEMENT DATA
From date of inception
For the year (September 29, 2010)
ended To
August 31, 2012 August 31, 2012
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Impairment loss on mineral claims $ -- $ 15,000
General and administrative expenses 9,865 11,368
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Net loss from operations $ 9,865 $ 26,368
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Weighted average shares outstanding (basic) 30,000,000
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Net loss per share (basic) $ 0.00
BALANCE SHEET DATA
Cash $ 38,592
Total assets $ 38,592
Total liabilities $ 34,960
Stockholders' equity $ 3,632
Our historical results do not necessary indicate results expected for any future
periods.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations
should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the notes to
those statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. In addition to the
historical financial information, the following discussion and analysis contains
forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual
results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking
statements as a result of certain factors, including those set forth under "Risk
Factors" and elsewhere in this prospectus.
PLAN OF OPERATIONS
Our business plan is to proceed with the exploration of the Venus Molybdenum
Property to determine whether there is any potential for molybdenum or other
minerals located on the properties that comprise the mineral claims. If the
Company is successful in raising adequate capital through private placements or
debt financing, the Company anticipates completing the first phase in Spring
2013and commencing the Second and Third phases in Summer and Fall 2013. We have
decided to proceed with the exploration program recommended by the geological
report. A proposed work program includes prospecting, geological mapping and
rock sampling of any mineralized surface showings, construction of a control
grid, geochemical soil sampling, and geophysical surveys. Based on a compilation
of these results, a diamond drill program would be designed to explore and
define the potential resources. The anticipated costs of this development are
presented in three results-contingent stages.
PHASE 1
Reconnaissance geological mapping, prospecting and
petrographic rock sampling, fly camp and helicopter support. $ 30,000.00
PHASE 2
Detailed geological mapping, rock sampling and petrography,
grid construction, magnetometer survey, hand-trenching of
showings, establish potential drill targets, fly camp and
helicopter support. $ 70,000.00
PHASE 3
500 metres of diamond drilling including geological supervision,
rock petrography, rental of small fly-in excavator for machine
trenching, fly camp and helicopter support. $150,000.00
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TOTAL $250,000.00
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We anticipate that the three phases of the recommended geological exploration
program will cost approximately $30,000, $70,000 and $150,000, respectively. We
had $13,497 in cash reserves as of August 31, 2012. The lack of cash has kept us
from conducting any exploration work on the property. If the Company is
unsuccessful in raising the capital to commence its exploration program, the
Company will be required to pay a government fee of $1,300 in order to keep the
claims valid. The Company currently has enough cash on hand to pay this fee.
We anticipate that we will incur the following expenses over the next twelve
months:
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* $1,300 to be paid to the British Columbia Provincial Government to
keep the claims valid on or before February 13, 2013;
* $30,000 in connection with the completion of Phase 1 of our planned
geological work program;
* $70,000 in connection with the completion of Phase 2 of our planned
geological work program;
* $150,000 for Phase 3 of our planned geological work program; and
* $6,600 for operating expenses, including professional legal and
accounting expenses associated with compliance with the periodic
reporting requirements after we become a reporting issuer under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, but excluding expenses of the
offering.
If we determine not to proceed with further exploration of our mineral claims
due to a determination that the results of our initial geological program do not
warrant further exploration or due to an inability to finance further
exploration, we plan to pursue the acquisition of an interest in other mineral
claims. We anticipate that any future acquisition would involve the acquisition
of an option to earn an interest in a mineral claim as we anticipate that we
would not have sufficient cash to purchase a mineral claim of sufficient merit
to warrant exploration. This means that we might offer shares of our stock to
obtain an option on a property. Once we obtain an option, we would then pursue
finding the funds necessary to explore the mineral claim by one or more of the
following means: engaging in an offering of our stock; engaging in borrowing; or
locating a joint venture partner or partners.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
We have not yet earned any revenues. We anticipate that we will not earn
revenues until such time as we have entered into commercial production, if any,
of our mineral properties. We are presently in the exploration stage of our
business and we can provide no assurance that we will discover commercially
exploitable levels of mineral resources on our properties, or if such resources
are discovered, that we will enter into commercial production of our mineral
properties.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The company had current assets of $38,592 consisting only of cash as of August
31, 2012. The Company has incurred a net loss of $26,368 for the period from
inception to August 31, 2012. Income represents all of the company's revenue
less all its expenses in the period incurred. The Company has no revenues as of
August 31, 2012 and has incurred expenses of $26,368 since inception.
Liabilities are made up of current and long-term liabilities. The company issued
to the founder 30,000,000 common shares of stock for $30,000. As of August 31,
2012, there are Thirty Million (30,000,000) shares issued and outstanding at a
value of $0.001 per share. There are no preferred shares authorized. The Company
has no stock option plan, warrants or other dilutive securities.
With its current assets, the Company can remain operational through 2013 if it
does not complete Phase 1 of its program and only pays the government fees to
keep the claims valid.
However, the Company plans to raise the capital necessary to fund our business
through a private placement and public offering of our common stock. The Company
intends to work directly with private placees. The Company anticipates that they
will have either a private placement or additional funding from its founder by
late Spring 2013 in order to conduct its operations.
Based on our current operating plan, we do not expect to generate revenue that
is sufficient to cover our expenses for at least the next twelve months. In
addition, we do not have sufficient cash and cash equivalents to execute our
operations for at least the next twelve months. We will need to obtain
additional financing to operate our business for the next twelve months. We will
raise the capital necessary to fund our business through a private placement and
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public offering of our common stock. Additional financing, whether through
public or private equity or debt financing, arrangements with stockholders or
other sources to fund operations, may not be available, or if available, may be
on terms unacceptable to us. Our ability to maintain sufficient liquidity is
dependent on our ability to raise additional capital. If we issue additional
equity securities to raise funds, the ownership percentage of our existing
stockholders would be reduced. New investors may demand rights, preferences or
privileges senior to those of existing holders of our common stock. Debt
incurred by us would be senior to equity in the ability of debt holders to make
claims on our assets. The terms of any debt issued could impose restrictions on
our operations. If adequate funds are not available to satisfy either short or
long-term capital requirements, our operations and liquidity could be materially
adversely affected and we could be forced to cease operations. The financial
statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and
classification of recorded assets, or the amounts of and classification of
liabilities that might be necessary in the event the Company cannot continue in
existence.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
MARKET INFORMATION
There are no common shares subject to outstanding options, warrants or
securities convertible into common equity of our Company. Presently, there are
no shares being offered to the public and no shares have been offered pursuant
to an employee benefit plan or dividend reinvestment plan.
Currently our shares are not traded. In order to be eligible to trade in the
future, we must remain current in our filings with the SEC; being as a minimum
Forms 10-Q and 10-K. Securities already quoted that become delinquent in their
required filings will be removed following a 30 or 60 day grace period if they
do not make their filing during that time.
In the future our common stock trading price might be volatile with wide
fluctuations. Things that could cause wide fluctuations in our trading price of
our stock could be due to one of the following or a combination of several of
them:
* Our variations in our operations results, either quarterly or
annually;
* Trading patterns and share prices in other exploration companies which
our shareholders consider similar to ours;
* The exploration results on the Property, and
* Other events which we have no control over.
In addition, the stock market in general, and the market prices for thinly
traded companies in particular, have experienced extreme volatility that often
has been unrelated to the operating performance of such companies. These wide
fluctuations may adversely affect the trading price of our shares regardless of
our future performance. In the past, following periods of volatility in the
market price of a security, securities class action litigation has often been
instituted against such company. Such litigation, if instituted, whether
successful or not, could result in substantial costs and a diversion of
management's attention and resources, which would have a material adverse effect
on our business, results of operations and financial conditions.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The financial statements attached to this Form 10-K for the year ended August
31, 2012 and 2011 and from inception (September 29, 2010) to August 31, 2012
have been audited by our independent accountants, De Joya Griffith, LLC and
attached hereto.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENT WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE
For the audited period ended August 31, 2012 we engaged De Joya Griffith, LLC as
our principal accountant for the purposes of auditing our financial statements.
There are not and have not been any disagreements between the Company and our
accountants on any matter of accounting principles, practices or financial
statement disclosure.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company currently has no revenues. The Company's financial instruments are
comprised of payables which are subject to normal credit risks.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Our management, on behalf of the Company, has considered certain internal
control procedures as required by the Sarbanes-Oxley ("SOX") Section 404 A which
accomplishes the following:
Internal controls are mechanisms to ensure objectives are achieved and are under
the supervision of the Company's Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Financial
Officer. Good controls encourage efficiency, compliance with laws and
regulations, sound information, and seek to eliminate fraud and abuse.
These control procedures provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability
of financial reporting and the preparation of the Company's financial statements
for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting
principles.
Internal control is "everything that helps one achieve one's goals - or better
still, to deal with the risks that stop one from achieving one's goals."
Internal controls are mechanisms that are there to help the Company manage risks
to success.
Internal controls is about getting things done (performance) but also about
ensuring that they are done properly (integrity) and that this can be
demonstrated and reviewed (transparency and accountability).
In other words, control activities are the policies and procedures that help
ensure the Company's management directives are carried out. They help ensure
that necessary actions are taken to address risks to achievement of the
Company's objectives. Control activities occur throughout the Company, at all
levels and in all functions. They include a range of activities as diverse as
approvals, authorizations, verifications, reconciliations, reviews of operating
performance, security of assets and segregation of duties.
As of August 31, 2012, the management of the Company assessed the effectiveness
of the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on the criteria
for effective internal control over financial reporting established in Internal
Control--Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring
Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO") and SEC guidance on conducting
such assessments. Management concluded, during the year ended August 31, 2012,
internal controls and procedures were not effective to detect the inappropriate
application of US GAAP rules. Management realized there are deficiencies in the
design or operation of the Company's internal control that adversely affected
the Company's internal controls which management considers to be material
weaknesses.
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In the light of management's review of internal control procedures as they
relate to COSO and the SEC the following were identified:
* The Company's Audit Committee does not function as an Audit Committee
since there is a lack of independent directors on the Committee and
the Board of Directors has not identified an "expert", one who is
knowledgeable about reporting and financial statements requirements,
to serve on the Audit Committee.
* The Company has limited segregation of duties which is not consistent
with good internal control procedures.
* The Company does not have a written internal control procedures manual
which outlines the duties and reporting requirements of the Directors
and any staff to be hired in the future. This lack of a written
internal control procedures manual does not meet the requirements of
the SEC or good internal control.
* There are no effective controls instituted over financial disclosure
and the reporting processes.
Management feels the weaknesses identified above, being the latter three, have
not had any effect on the financial results of the Company. Management will have
to address the lack of independent members on the Audit Committee and identify
an "expert" for the Committee to advise other members as to correct accounting
and reporting procedures.
The Company and its management will endeavor to correct the above noted
weaknesses in internal control once it has adequate funds to do so. By
appointing independent members to the Audit Committee and using the services of
an expert on the Committee will greatly improve the overall performance of the
Audit Committee. With the addition of other Board Members and staff the
segregation of duties issue will be addressed and will no longer be a concern to
management. By having a written policy manual outlining the duties of each of
the officers and staff of the Company will facilitate better internal control
procedures.
Management will continue to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the
Company's internal controls and procedures and its internal controls over
financial reporting on an ongoing basis and are committed to taking further
action and implementing additional enhancements or improvements, as necessary
and as funds allow.
ITEM 9A(T). CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
There were no changes in the Company's internal controls or in other factors
that could affect its disclosure controls and procedures subsequent to the
Evaluation Date, nor any deficiencies or material weaknesses in such disclosure
controls and procedures requiring corrective actions.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
There are no matters required to be reported upon under this Item.
PART III
ITEM 10 DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
1. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The Company's Executive Officers are as follows:
Kathy Sloan Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer,
President, Secretary, Treasurer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer and Principal
Accounting Officer)
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BIOGRAPHY OF KATHY SLOAN
Kathy Sloan, aged 38
Kathy Sloan founded the Company on September 29, 2010, and has acted as its sole
officer and director since inception.
Kathy Sloan is a Certified Management Accountant and received this designation
in February 2000.
From 2007 to 2008, Kathy worked for Allan Welsh & Company, a public accounting
firm in Edmonton, Alberta, where she performed duties such as bookkeeping and
financial statement preparation. From 2008 to present, she has worked full-time
for Jubilee Farms in Westlock, Alberta, where she has acted as office manager,
and performed duties such as financial statement preparation, forecasting, and
general human resources.
The Company notes that Ms. Sloan lacks technical training and experience with
exploring for, starting, and/or operating a mine; and that with no direct
training or experience in these areas, the Company management may not be fully
aware of many of the specific requirements related to working within this
industry. As such, management's decisions and choices may not take into account
standard engineering or managerial approaches mineral exploration companies
commonly use; and the Company's operations, earnings, and ultimate financial
success could suffer due to management's lack of experience in this industry.
2. DIRECTORS
Name Position
---- --------
Kathy Sloan Sole Director
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Summary Compensation Table
(All figures are in US dollars)
The following table sets forth the overall compensation earned in the fiscal
year that ended August 31, 2012 by (1) each person who served as the principal
executive officer of the Company for fiscal year 2011; (2) the Company's most
highly compensated executive officers with compensation of $100,000 or more
during 2011 fiscal year; and (3) those individuals, if any, who would have
otherwise been in included in section (2) above but for the fact that they were
not serving as an executive of the Company as of August 31, 2012.
Non-Equity Nonqualified
Name and Incentive Deferred
Principal Fiscal Stock Option Plan Compensation All Other
Position Year Salary($) Bonus($) Awards($) Awards($) Compensation($) Earnings($) Compensation($)
-------- ---- --------- -------- --------- --------- --------------- ----------- ---------------
Kathy Sloan 2012 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Chief Executive 2011 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Officer, Chief
Financial Officer,
President, Secretary,
Treasurer and
Director (Principal
Executive Officer
and Principal
Accounting Officer)
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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
As August 31, 2012, there were Thirty Million (30,000,000) shares of common
stock issued and outstanding.
(1) This table is based on Thirty Million (30,000,000) shares of common stock
outstanding
Name & Address of Owner Amount and Nature of
and Position if Applicable Beneficial Ownership
-------------------------- --------------------
Kathy Sloan 10,000,000
address above
Chief Executive Officer,
Chief Financial Officer,
President, Secretary,
Treasurer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer
and Principal Accounting
Officer)
Total Officers, Directors & 10,000,000
Significant Shareholders as
a group
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR
INDEPENDENCE
TRANSACTIONS WITH MANAGEMENT AND OTHERS
As of the date of this statement, the Company has entered into an agreement
whereby it has sold 30,000,000 shares to its founder for total proceeds of
$30,000. In addition, in August 2012, the Company received a shareholder loan of
$34,960 from its sole director. This payment was made by the Company's sole
director, Ms. Sloan, to the Company and is provided interest free. The loan
currently remains outstanding as of August 31, 2012.
Outside of the above noted transactions, there are no, and have not been since
inception, any other material agreements or proposed transactions, whether
direct or indirect, with any of the following:
* Any of our directors or officers;
* Any nominee for election as a director;
* The principal security holder(s) identified in the preceding Security
Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management " section; or
* Any relative or spouse, or relative of such spouse, of the above
referenced persons;
* Any promoters.
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ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
(1) Audit Fees
The aggregate fees billed by the independent registered accountants for the
period ended August 31, 2012 and services that are normally provided by the
accountants in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements
for those period years were as follows: $3,500 for 2011 and $3,500 for 2012.
(2) Audit-Related Fees
The aggregate fees billed in each of the two periods mentioned above for
assurance and related services by the principal accountants that are reasonably
related to the performance of the audit or review of Dakota's financial
statements and are not reported under Item 9 (e)(1) of Schedule 14A was NIL.
(3) Tax Fees
The aggregate fees billed in August 31, 2012 for professional services rendered
by the principal accountants for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning
was NIL.
(4) All Other Fees
During the period from inception (September 29, 2010) to August 31, 2012 there
were no other fees charged by the principal accountants other than those
disclosed in (1) and (3) above.
(5) Audit Committee's Pre-approval Policies
At the present time, there are not sufficient directors, officers and employees
involved with Dakota to make any pre-approval policies meaningful. Once Dakota
has elected more directors and appointed directors and non-directors to the
Audit Committee it will have meetings and function in a meaningful manner.
(6) Audit Hours Incurred
The principal accountants did not spend greater than 50 percent of the hours
spent on the accounting by Dakota's internal accountant.
PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
* The following exhibits are included as part of this Form 10-K or are
incorporated by reference to our previous filings:
Exhibit No. Description
----------- -----------
3.1 Articles of Incorporation*
3.2 Bylaws*
31.1 Rule 13a-14(a) 15(d)-14(a) Certification By Chief Executive
Officer
31.2 Certificate Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002
32.1 Rule 13a-14(a) 15(d)-14(a) Certification By Chief Financial
Officer
32.2 Certificate Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
DAKOTA CREEK MINERALS, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Kathy Sloan
------------------------------
Kathy Sloan
Chief Executive Officer,
President and Director
Date: January 14, 2013
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report
has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and
in the capacities and on the dates indicated
By: /s/ Kathy Sloan
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Kathy Sloan
Chief Executive Officer,
President and Director
Date: January 14, 2013
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[LETTERHEAD OF DE JOYA GRIFFITH & COMPANY, LLC]
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
Dakota Creek Minerals, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Dakota Creek Minerals, Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company) (the "Company") as of August 31, 2012 and 2011
and the related statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows
for the year ended August 31, 2012 and from inception (September 29, 2010) to
August 31, 2011 and from inception (September 29, 2010) to August 31, 2012.
Dakota Creek Minerals, Inc.'s management is responsible for these financial
statements. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not
required to have, nor were we engaged to perform an audit of its internal
control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal
control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that
are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an
opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over the
financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements, 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.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Dakota Creek Minerals, Inc. (A
Exploration Stage Company) as of August 31, 2012 and 2011 and the result of its
operations and its cash flows for the year ended August 31, 2012 and from
inception (September 29, 2010) to August 31, 2011 and from inception (September
29, 2010) to August 31, 2012, in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company
will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the financial
statements, the Company has suffered recurring losses from operations, which
raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
Management's plans regarding these matters are also described in Note 2. The
financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the
outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ De Joya Griffith, LLC
----------------------------------
Henderson, Nevada
January 10, 2012
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Dakota Creek Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Balance Sheets
(Stated in US Dollars)
(Audited)
As of As of
August 31, 2012 August 31, 2011
--------------- ---------------
Assets
Current assets
Cash $ 38,592 $ 13,497
-------- --------
Total current assets 38,592 13,497
-------- --------
Total assets $ 38,592 $ 13,497
======== ========
Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity
Current liabilities
Loan payable - related party $ 34,960 $ --
Total current liabilities 34,960 --
-------- --------
Total liabilities 34,960 --
-------- --------
Stockholder's Equity
Common stock, $0.001 par value
75,000,000 common shares authorized
30,000,000 shares issued and outstanding 30,000 30,000
Deficit accumulated during exploration stage (26,368) (16,503)
Total stockholder's equity 3,632 13,497
-------- --------
Total liabilities and stockholder's equity $ 38,592 $ 13,497
======== ========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Dakota Creek Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Statements of Operations
(Stated in US Dollars)
(Audited)
From inception From inception
For the (September 29, 2010) (September 29, 2010)
year ending to to
August 31, 2012 August 31, 2011 August 31, 2012
--------------- --------------- ---------------
Revenue $ -- $ -- $ --
------------ ------------ ------------
Expenses
Impairment loss on mineral claims -- 15,000 15,000
General and administrative expenses 9,865 1,503 11,368
------------ ------------ ------------
Total expenses 9,865 16,503 26,368
------------ ------------ ------------
Net loss $ (9,865) $ (16,503) $ (26,368)
============ ============ ============
Basic loss per common share $ (0.00) $ (0.00)
------------ ------------
Weighted average number of common shares- basic 30,000,000 30,000,000
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Dakota Creek Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Statement of Stockholder's Equity
From inception (September 29, 2010) to August 31, 2012
(Stated in US Dollars)
(Audited)
Deficit
Accumulated
Common Stock During
---------------------- Exploration Total
Shares Amount Stage Equity
------ ------ ----- ------
Balance at Inception
(September 29, 2010) -- $ -- $ -- $ --
Issuance of 30,000,000 shares
at $0.001 per share 30,000,000 30,000 -- 30,000
Net loss for the year ended
August 31, 2011 -- -- (16,503) (16,503)
---------- -------- --------- ---------
Balance, August 31, 2011 30,000,000 30,000 (16,503) 13,497
Net loss for the year ended
August 31, 2012 -- -- (9,865) (9,865)
---------- -------- --------- ---------
Balance, August 31, 2012 30,000,000 $ 30,000 $ (26,368) $ 3,632
========== ======== ========= =========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Dakota Creek Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Statements of Cash Flows
(Stated in US Dollars)
(Audited)
From inception
For the For the (September 29, 2010)
year ending year ending to
August 31, 2012 August 31, 2011 August 31, 2012
--------------- --------------- ---------------
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss $ (9,865) $(16,503) $(26,368)
Adjustment to reconcile net loss to net
cash used in operating activites
Impairment loss of mineral claims -- 15,000 15,000
-------- -------- --------
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES (9,865) (1,503) (11,368)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of mineral claim -- (15,000) (15,000)
-------- -------- --------
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES -- (15,000) (15,000)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceed from loan payable - related party 34,960 -- 34,960
Proceeds from share issuances -- 30,000 30,000
-------- -------- --------
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 34,960 30,000 64,960
NET INCREASE IN CASH 25,095 13,497 38,592
Cash at beginning of period 13,497 -- --
-------- -------- --------
CASH AT END OF PERIOD $ 38,592 $ 13,497 $ 38,592
======== ======== ========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Dakota Creek Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Audited Financial Statements
1. ORGANIZATION
The Company was incorporated under the laws of the state of Nevada on September
29, 2010, with 75,000,000 authorized common shares with a par value of $0.001.
The company was organized for the purpose of acquiring and exploring mineral
claims. The company acquired a mineral claim with unknown reserves. The company
does not presently have any operations and is considered to be in the
exploration stage.
2. GOING CONCERN
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the
company will continue as a going concern. The Company does not have sufficient
working capital for its planned activity, and to service its debt, which raises
substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
Continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon obtaining
additional working capital and the management of the company has developed a
strategy which it believes will accomplish this objective through short term
loans from an officer-director, and additional equity investments, which will
enable the company to continue operations for the coming year. These financial
statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and
classification of recorded asset amounts, or amounts and classification of
liabilities that might result from this uncertainty. However, the Company is in
the exploration stage and, accordingly, has not generated revenues from
operations. As shown on the accompanying financial statements, the Company has
incurred a net loss of $26,368 for the period since inception (September 29,
2010) to August 31, 2012. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the
Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might
result from the outcome of this uncertainty. These financial statements do not
include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of
recorded asset amounts, or amounts and classification of liabilities that might
result from this uncertainty.
3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accounting Methods
The company recognizes income and expenses based on the accrual method of
accounting. The Basis is United States generally accepted accounting principles.
Income Tax
The company utilizes the liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under
the liability method deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on
the differences between financial reporting and the tax bases of the assets and
liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be
in effect, when the differences are expected to be reverse. An allowance against
deferred tax assets is recorded, when it is more likely than not that such tax
benefits will not be realized.
On August 31, 2012 and August 31, 2011, the company had a net operating loss
available for carry forward of $11,368 and $1,503 respectively.
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Dakota Creek Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Audited Financial Statements
3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT.)
Earnings per share
The Company follows ASC Topic 260 to account for the earnings per share. Basic
earnings per common share ("EPS") calculations are determined by dividing net
income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding
during the year. Diluted earnings per common share calculations are determined
by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares and
dilutive common share equivalents outstanding. During periods when common stock
equivalents, if any, are anti-dilutive they are not considered in the
computation.
Cash & Cash Equivalents
For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all
highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less to be cash
equivalents.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized on the sale and delivery of a product or the completion of
a service provided. The Company currently has no revenue to date.
Advertising and Market Development
The company expenses advertising and market development costs as research data
expenses.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company reviews and evaluates long-lived assets for impairment when events
or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not
be recoverable. The assets are subject to impairment consideration under FASB
ASC 360-10-35-17 if events or circumstances indicate that their carrying amount
might not be recoverable. When the Company determines that an impairment
analysis should be done, the analysis will be performed using the rules of FASB
ASC 930-360-35, Asset Impairment, and 360-10 through 15-5, Impairment or
Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.
Environmental Requirements
At the report date, environmental requirements related to a formally held
mineral claim are unknown and therefore any estimate of future costs cannot be
made.
Mineral Property Acquisitions Costs
Costs of acquisition and option costs of mineral rights are capitalized upon
acquisition. Mine development costs incurred to develop new ore deposits, to
expand the capacity of mines, or to develop mine areas substantially in advance
of current production are also capitalized once proven and probable reserves
exist and the property is a commercially mineable property. Costs incurred to
maintain current production or to maintain assets on a standby basis are charged
to operations. If the Company does not continue with exploration after the
completion of the feasibility study, the mineral rights will be expensed at that
time. Costs of abandoned projects are charged to mining costs including related
property and equipment costs. To determine if these costs are in excess of their
recoverable
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Dakota Creek Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Audited Financial Statements
3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT.)
amount periodic evaluation of carrying value of capitalized costs and any
related property and equipment costs are based upon expected future cash flows
and/or estimated salvage value in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards
Codification (ASC) 360-10-35-15, Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.
Various factors could impact our ability to achieve forecasted production
schedules. Additionally, commodity prices, capital expenditure requirements and
reclamation costs could differ from the assumptions the Company may use in cash
flow models from exploration stage mineral interests. This, however, involves
further risks in addition to those factors applicable to mineral interests where
proven and proven and probable reserves have been identified, due to the lower
level of confidence that the identified mineralized material can ultimately be
mined economically.
Estimates and Assumptions
Management uses estimates and assumptions in preparing financial statements in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Those estimates and
assumptions affect the reported amounts of the assets and liabilities, the
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported revenues and
expenses. Actual results could vary from the estimates that were assumed in
preparing these financial statements.
Stock-based compensation
The Company records stock based compensation in accordance with the guidance in
ASC Topic 505 and 718 which requires the Company to recognize expenses related
to the fair value of its employee stock option awards. This eliminates
accounting for share-based compensation transactions using the intrinsic value
and requires instead that such transactions be accounted for using a
fair-value-based method. The Company recognizes the cost of all share-based
awards on a graded vesting basis over the vesting period of the award.
The Company accounts for equity instruments issued in exchange for the receipt
of goods or services from other than employees in accordance with FASB ASC
718-10 and the conclusions reached by the FASB ASC 505-50. Costs are measured at
the estimated fair market value of the consideration received or the estimated
fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably
measurable. The value of equity instruments issued for consideration other than
employee services is determined on the earliest of a performance commitment or
completion of performance by the provider of goods or services as defined by
FASB ASC 505-50.
Fair value of financial instruments
Fair value estimates discussed herein are based upon certain market assumptions
and pertinent information available to management as of August 31, 2012 and
2011. The respective carrying value of certain on-balance-sheet financial
instruments approximated their fair values. These financial instruments include
cash, prepaid expenses and accounts payable. Fair values were assumed to
approximate carrying values for cash and payables because they are short term in
nature and their carrying amounts approximate fair values or they are payable on
demand.
Level 1: The preferred inputs to valuation efforts are "quoted prices in active
markets for identical assets or liabilities," with the caveat that the reporting
entity must have access to that market. Information at this level is
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Dakota Creek Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Audited Financial Statements
3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT.)
based on direct observations of transactions involving the same assets and
liabilities, not assumptions, and thus offers superior reliability. However,
relatively few items, especially physical assets, actually trade in active
markets.
Level 2: FASB acknowledged that active markets for identical assets and
liabilities are relatively uncommon and, even when they do exist, they may be
too thin to provide reliable information. To deal with this shortage of direct
data, the board provided a second level of inputs that can be applied in three
situations.
Level 3: If inputs from levels 1 and 2 are not available, FASB acknowledges that
fair value measures of many assets and liabilities are less precise. The board
describes Level 3 inputs as "unobservable," and limits their use by saying they
"shall be used to measure fair value to the extent that observable inputs are
not available." This category allows "for situations in which there is little,
if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date".
Earlier in the standard, FASB explains that "observable inputs" are gathered
from sources other than the reporting company and that they are expected to
reflect assumptions made by market participants.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
he Company's management has evaluated all the recently issued accounting
pronouncements through the filing date of these financial statements and does
not believe that any of these pronouncements will have a material impact on the
Company's financial position and results of operations.
4. ACQUISITION OF A MINERAL CLAIM
During 2010 the company acquired mineral claims for $15,000 known as the Venus
Property.
The Venus Molybdenum Property is located approximately 35 kilometers north of
Vancouver BC, and about 2 kilometers north of the community of Britannia Beach,
BC. The property is crossed by Highway 99, "The Sea to Sky Highway" and the CN
Railroad.
The Venus Molybdenum Property comprises one mineral claim totaling 62.12
hectares in area. The Venus molybdenum occurrence was discovered in the late
1960's and developed by a company known as Squamish Silica and Stone Co. Ltd.
The occurrence is located about 250 meters northwest of Highway 99.
The acquisitions costs were impaired and expensed during 2011 because there had
been no exploration activities nor had there been any reserves established and
we could not project any future cash flows or salvage value and the acquisition
costs were not recoverable.
5. CAPITAL STOCK
The authorized capital of the Company is 75,000,000 common shares with a par
value of $ 0.001 per share.
On November 1, 2010, the company issued 30,000,000 private placement common
shares to its founder for cash of $30,000.
There are no further issuances as at August 31, 2012.
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Dakota Creek Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Audited Financial Statements
6. SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
Officer-directors have acquired 100% of the outstanding common capital stock of
the company. The company entered into an unsecured loan with a shareholder for
$34,960 in August 2012.
7. INCOME TAXES
For the year ended August 31, 2012 and from inception (September 29, 2010) to
August 31, 2011, the Company incurred net operating losses and, accordingly, no
provision for income taxes has been recorded. In addition, no benefit for income
taxes has been recorded due to the uncertainty of the realization of any tax
assets. At August 31, 2012, the Company had approximately $11,368 of federal and
state net operating losses. The net operating loss carry forwards, if not
utilized, will begin to expire in 2031. The provision for income taxes consisted
of the following components as of August 31, 2012 and 2011:
Components of net deferred tax assets, including a valuation allowance, are as
follows for the years ended August 31 2012 and from inception (September 29,
2010) to August 31, 2011
August 31, 2012 August 31, 2011
--------------- ---------------
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carry forwards $ 26,368 $ 16,503
Less: Impairment of mineral rights $(15,000) $(15,000)
-------- --------
Net operating loss available for carry forward $ 11,368 $ 1,503
-------- --------
Deferred tax asset $ 3,979 $ 526
Valuation allowance $ (3,979) $ (526)
-------- --------
Total deferred tax assets $ -- $ --
======== ========
The valuation allowance for deferred tax assets for the years ended August 31,
2012 and 2011 was $3,979 and $526 . In assessing the recovery of the deferred
tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some
portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate
realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future
taxable income in the periods in which those temporary differences become
deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversals of future deferred tax
liabilities, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in
making this assessment. As a result, management determined it was more likely
than not the deferred tax assets would not be realized as of August 31, 2012 and
from inception (September 29, 2010) to August 31, 2011 and recorded a full
valuation allowance.
8. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
There are no subsequent events to report.
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