The accompanying notes are an integral
part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Business, Operations and Organization
The accompanying unaudited interim financial
statements of El Capitan Precious Metals, Inc, a Nevada corporation, (the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, the financial statements
do not include all information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”)
for complete annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited interim financial
statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair presentation. Interim
operating results are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2016, or for any subsequent period. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited
financial statements and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015, included in the Company’s Annual Report
on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on January 11, 2016 (the “2015 Form 10-K”). The consolidated balance sheet at
September 30, 2015, has been derived from the audited financial statements included in the 2015 Form 10-K.
Notes to the financial statements which would
substantially duplicate the disclosure contained in the audited financial statements for fiscal 2015 as reported in the 2015 Form
10-K have been omitted.
The Company is an exploration stage company
as defined by the SEC Industry Guide 7 as the Company has no established reserves as required under the Industry Guide 7. We are
principally engaged in the exploration of precious metals and other minerals on the El Capitan property located near Capitan, New
Mexico (the “El Capitan Property”). The Company is in mineral exploration state activities and has obtained permitting
from the State of New Mexico Minerals and Mining Division to expand the Company’s mineral exploration activities and the
process of entering into the production stage of operations.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements
include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries El Capitan Precious Metals, Inc., a Delaware
corporation; Gold and Minerals Company, Inc., a Nevada corporation; and El Capitan, Ltd, an Arizona corporation. All
significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The Company, together with its consolidated
subsidiaries are collectively hereinafter referred to as the “Company,” “our” or “we.”
Reclassifications
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified
to conform to current period presentation.
Basis of Presentation and Going Concern
The Company's consolidated financial statements
are prepared using the accrual method of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
of America ("GAAP"), and have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and
the settlement of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company currently has a minimum source of revenue to cover
its costs. The Company has incurred a loss of $729,612 for the six months ended March 31, 2016 and has a working capital
deficit of $1,327,909 as of March 31, 2016. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue
as a going concern.
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CAPITAN PRECIOUS METALS, INC.
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
To continue as a going concern, the Company
is dependent on achievement of cash flow and profits from entering the production stage of operations. The Company does not have
adequate liquidity to fund its current operations, meet its obligations and continue as a going concern. The Company secured working
capital loans with net proceeds of $92,000 in December 2015, $156,000 in January 2016 and $73,800 in March 2016 to assist in financing
its activities in the near term. The Company is also pursuing other financing alternatives, including short-term operational strategic
financing or equity financing, to fund its activities until it can achieve cash flow and profits from its operations. See
Note
6
for additional information.
The Company’s consolidated financial statements
do not include any adjustment relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of
liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue in existence.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The fair values of the Company’s financial
instruments, which include cash, investments, accounts payable, accrued expenses and notes payable, approximate their carrying
amounts because of the short maturities of these instruments or because of restrictions.
Management Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of the Company’s consolidated
financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management
to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets
and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting periods. Management
makes these estimates using the best information available at the time the estimates are made; however, actual results could differ
materially from these estimates.
Cash
The Company considers those short-term, highly
liquid investments with maturities of three months or less as cash. and cash equivalents. At times, cash in banks may be in excess
of the FDIC limits. The Company has no cash equivalents.
Inventory
Inventories include mineralized material stockpile,
concentrate and iron ore inventories, as described below. Inventories are carried at the lower of average cost or net realizable
value, in the case of mineralized material stockpile and concentrate inventories and minimal cost is attributable to the iron ore
inventories. The net realizable value of mineralized material stockpile inventories represents the estimated future sales price
of the product based on current and long-term metals prices, less the estimated costs to complete production and bring the product
to sale. Concentrate inventories are carried at the lower of full cost of production or net realizable value based on current metals
prices. Write-downs of inventory will be reported as a component of production costs applicable to sales.
Ore Stockpile Inventory
Ore stockpile inventory represents mineralized
materials that have been mined and are available for further processing. Costs are allocated to mineralized material stockpile
inventories based on relative values of material stockpiled and processed using current mining costs incurred up to the point of
stockpiling the mineralized material.
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CAPITAN PRECIOUS METALS, INC.
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Concentrates
Concentrates inventory include metal concentrates
located either at the Company’s El Capitan Property mine site or in transit to a customer’s site for additional processing
and/or refining. Inventories consist of mineralized material that contains mainly gold and silver mineralization. Concentrate inventories
are carried at the lower of full cost of production or market based on current metals prices.
Iron Ore
The high grade iron ore material is inventoried
and valued at the lower of cost or market. Any proceeds from the sale of iron ore will offset the cost of mining the mineralized
ore.
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash consists of two certificates
of deposits in favor of the New Mexico Minerals and Mining Division for a total of $74,502. The amount was increased $59,495 during
the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015 with the issuance of the Company’s expanded mining permit and is posted as a financial
assurance for required reclamation work to be completed on mined acreage.
Exploration Property Costs
Exploration property costs are expensed as
incurred until such time as economic reserves are quantified. To date the Company has not established any proven or probable reserves
on the El Capitan Property. The Company has capitalized $1,864,608 of exploration property acquisition costs reflecting its investment
in the El Capitan Property.
Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company does not use derivative instruments
to hedge exposures to cash flow or, market risks.
The Company reviews the terms of convertible
debt, equity instruments and other financing arrangements to determine whether there are embedded derivative instruments, including
embedded conversion options that are required to be bifurcated and accounted for separately as a derivative financial instrument.
Also, in connection with the issuance of financing instruments, the Company may issue freestanding options or warrants that may,
depending on their terms, be accounted for as derivative instrument liabilities, rather than as equity. The Company may also issue
options or warrants to non-employees in connection with consulting or other services.
Derivative financial instruments are initially
measured at their fair value. For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument
is initially recorded at its fair value and is then re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported as
charges or credits to income. For warrant-based derivative financial instruments, the Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing
model to value the derivative instruments. To the extent that the initial fair values of the freestanding and/or bifurcated derivative
instrument liabilities exceed the total proceeds received, an immediate charge to income is recognized, in order to initially record
the derivative instrument liabilities at their fair value.
The discount from the face value of the convertible
debt or equity instruments resulting from allocating some or all of the proceeds to the derivative instruments, together with the
stated interest on the instrument, is amortized over the life of the instrument through periodic charges to income, using the effective
interest method.
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CAPITAN PRECIOUS METALS, INC.
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
The classification of derivative instruments,
including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is reassessed at the end of each reporting period.
If reclassification is required, the fair value of the derivative instrument, as of the determination date, is reclassified. Any
previous charges or credits to income for changes in the fair value of the derivative instrument are not reversed. Derivative instrument
liabilities are classified in the balance sheet as current or non-current based on whether or not net-cash settlement of the derivative
instrument could be required within twelve months of the balance sheet date.
The Company had no derivative financial instruments
at March 31, 2016.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company recognized stock-based administrative
compensation aggregating $132,358 and $485,910 for common stock options and common stock issued to administrative personnel and
consultants during the six months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Revenue Recognition
When revenue is generated from operations, it
will be recognized in accordance with FASB ASC 605. In general, the Company will recognize revenue when (i) persuasive evidence
of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, (iii) the fee is fixed or determinable, and
(iv) collectability is reasonably assured. Revenue generated and costs incurred under an arrangement will be reported on a net
basis in accordance with FASB ASC 605-45. There was nominal revenue generated for the six months ended March 31, 2016 from test
loads of iron ore to the construction contractor.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Other than as set forth below, management does
not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective accounting pronouncements, if adopted, would have a material effect
on the accompanying financial statements.
In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03
“
Interest – Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs.”
ASU No. 2015-03 provides that an entity: (1) present debt issuance costs in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying
value of the associated debt liability rather than as an asset; and (2) report amortization of debt issuance costs as interest
expense. Company has adopted ASU No. 2015-03 as of December 31, 2015, which has no material impact on its consolidated financial
statements.
In July 2015, the FASB has issued Accounting
Standards Update (ASU) No. 2015-11,
“Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory
.” Topic
330, “
Inventory
,” currently requires an entity to measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. Market could
be replacement cost, net realizable value, or net realizable value less an approximately normal profit margin. The amendments do
not apply to inventory that is measured using last-in, first-out (LIFO) or the retail inventory method. The amendments apply to
all other inventory, which includes inventory that is measured using first-in, first-out (FIFO) or average cost. An entity should
measure in scope inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices
in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. Subsequent measurement
is unchanged for inventory measured using LIFO or the retail inventory method. The amendments in this Update more closely align
the measurement of inventory in GAAP with the measurement of inventory in International Financial Reporting Standards. For public
business entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within
those fiscal years. For all other entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and
interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company adopted of ASU 2015-11 as of December 31, 2015,
which has no material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
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CAPITAN PRECIOUS METALS, INC.
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
In November 2015 the FASB issued Accounting
Standards Update (ASU) 2015-17,
Income Taxes (Topic 740) Related to the Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes
which
will require entities to present deferred tax assets (DTAs) and deferred tax liabilities (DTLs) as noncurrent in a classified balance
sheet. The ASU simplifies the current guidance (ASC 740-10-45-4), which requires entities to separately present DTAs and
DTLs as current and noncurrent in a classified balance sheet. The ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning
on or after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. The Board decided to allow all entities to
early adopt the ASU for financial statements that had not been issued. The Company has adopted ASU 2015-17 as of December
31, 2015, which has no material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In January 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards
Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-01,
“Financial Instruments
- Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (Subtopic 825-10).”
The amendments require
all equity investments to be measured at fair value with changes in the fair value recognized through net income (other than those
accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee). The amendments also
require an entity to present separately in other comprehensive income the portion of the total change in the fair value of a liability
resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk when the entity has elected to measure the liability at fair value
in accordance with the fair value option for financial instruments. In addition, the amendments eliminate the requirement to disclose
the fair value of financial instruments measured at amortized cost for entities that are not public business entities and the requirement
to disclose the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial
instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet for public business entities. This guidance is effective for fiscal
years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company does not expect to early
adopt this guidance and does not believe that the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on its consolidated financial
statements.
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09,
"Compensation
- Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting."
ASU 2016-09 amends several
aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions including the income tax consequences, classification of awards
as either equity or liabilities and classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted any interim or annual
period. If early adopted, an entity must adopt all of the amendments in the same period. The Company is currently evaluating the
potential impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-09 on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 2 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Consulting Agreements
Effective May 1, 2009, the Company has informal
arrangements with two individuals, both of whom are officers and one is also a director of the Company, pursuant to which such
individuals serve as support staff for the functioning of the home office and all related corporate activities and projects. The
aggregate monthly payments under the informal arrangements are $21,667. There are no written agreements with these individuals.
Total administrative consulting fees expensed under these informal arrangements for the six months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015
was $130,000, respectively. Accrued and unpaid compensation under these arrangements of $93,975 was recorded in accrued compensation
– related parties at September 30, 2015. As of March 31, 2016, total accrued and unpaid compensation under these arrangements
is $117,186 recorded in accrued compensation – related parties.
During the six months ended March 31, 2016,
the Company issued 1,663,186 common shares to the President of the Company as payment of accrued compensation of $108,975. The
fair value of the stock was $102,849 and the Company recorded a gain on the debt conversion of $6,126.
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CAPITAN PRECIOUS METALS, INC.
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
In January 2012, the Company retained the consulting
services of Management Resource Initiatives, Inc. (“MRI”), a company controlled by the Chief Financial Officer and
a Director of the Company. The monthly consulting fee for such services is $15,000. Total consulting fees expensed to MRI for the
six months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 was $90,000, respectively. At March 31, 2016 and September 30, 2015, MRI had accrued and
unpaid compensation of $225,000 and $135,000, respectively, recorded in accrued compensation – related parties.
On February 4, 2015, the Company signed a $30,000
promissory note payable to MRI, at 18% interest per annum, due and payable on February 4, 2016. As an inducement for the loan represented
by the note, the Company issued 200,000 shares of restricted common stock of the Company to MRI. The note is currently being amended
to extend the maturity date from February 4, 2016 to February 4, 2017 under the original terms of the note. See
Note 6.
NOTE 3 – INVENTORY
The following table provides
the components of inventory as of March 31, 2016 and September 30, 2015:
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
|
2016
|
|
|
2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ore stockpiles
|
|
$
|
648,585
|
|
|
$
|
52,279
|
|
NOTE 4 – ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities consisted of the following as of March
31, 2016 and September 30, 2015:
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
|
2016
|
|
|
2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Compensation and consulting
|
|
$
|
86,000
|
|
|
$
|
62,000
|
|
Mining costs
|
|
|
100,000
|
|
|
|
203,626
|
|
Accounting and legal
|
|
|
236,550
|
|
|
|
277,000
|
|
Interest
|
|
|
61,116
|
|
|
|
50,138
|
|
|
|
$
|
483,666
|
|
|
$
|
592,764
|
|
During the six months ended March 31, 2016,
the Company issued 2,147,273 common shares as payment of accrued legal fees of $118,100. The fair value of the stock was $113,805
and the Company recorded a gain on the debt conversion of $4,295. Additionally, the Company issued shares as payment of accrued
mining costs of $103,626.
Note
5 - Derivative Instrument Liabilities
The fair market value of the derivative instruments liabilities
at March 31, 2016, was determined to be $0. On December 2, 2015, the warrants issued under a note to a third party,
became tainted with the issuance of a convertible note to an accredited investor and were required to be fair valued
and recognized as derivative liabilities. On January 12, 2016 an amendment to the convertible note was made and
under GAAP the derivative liability had to be revalued on this date and eliminated. The Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model
was utilized with the following assumptions: (1) risk free interest rate of 0.857% to 1.081%, (2) remaining contractual life
of 1.76 to 2.6 years, (3) expected stock price volatility of 105.107% to 122.402%, and (4) expected dividend yield of
zero. Based upon the change in fair value and elimination of the derivative liability, the Company has recorded a gain
on derivative instruments for the six months ended March 31, 2016, of $154,723 and a corresponding decrease in the
derivative instruments liability.
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CAPITAN PRECIOUS METALS, INC.
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
|
|
Derivative
|
|
|
Derivative
|
|
|
|
Liability as of
|
|
|
Liability as of
|
|
|
|
September 30, 2015
|
|
|
March 31, 2016
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Warrants
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
Convertible notes
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
|
|
Change in Fair
|
|
|
|
|
Value for Six
|
|
|
|
|
Months Ended
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, 2016
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value as of September 30, 2015
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
Change in fair value
|
|
|
286,791
|
|
Additions recognized as derivative loss at
inception
|
|
|
(132,068
)
|
|
Net gain on derivative instruments
|
|
|
154,723
|
|
Amount reclassified from equity at inception
|
|
|
(205,526
|
)
|
Amount reclassified to equity upon resolution
|
|
|
142,803
|
|
Note discount recognized at inception
|
|
|
(92,000
|
)
|
Fair value as of March 31, 2016
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
Warrants
During December, 2015, a total of 4,861,344 warrants were
tainted due to the convertible note issued in December, 2015 and were reclassified from equity to derivative liabilities with
a fair value of $205,526. On January 12, 2016 an amendment to the convertible note was made and under GAAP, the derivative
liability had to be revalued on this date and eliminated. The fair value of the warrants on January 12, 2016
of $142,803 was reclassified to equity.
NOTE 6 – NOTES PAYABLE
Agreements with Logistica U.S. Terminals,
LLC
Under an agreement with Logistica U.S. Terminals,
LLC (“Logistica”) dated February 28, 2014, Logistica agreed to remit a $400,000 payment on the Company’s behalf
that represented the remaining balance of the Company’s purchase price for a heavy ore trailing separation line to be used
for processing of mineralized material at the El Capitan Property mine site. The Company previously remitted $100,000 toward the
purchase of such equipment. In consideration for Logistica remitting such payment, the Company agreed to deliver a $400,000 promissory
note to Logistica and issued 2,500,000 shares of common stock to a designee of Logistica under the Company’s 2005 Stock Incentive
Plan. The promissory note accrues interest at 4.5%, with principal and accrued interest payments to be made out of the Company’s
proceeds from sale of iron extracted from mineralized material as part of the Company’s exploration activities. The relative
fair value of the common stock was determined to be $222,222 and was recorded as a discount to the promissory note that was amortized
to interest expense over the expected life of the note through August 31, 2015. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015, amortization expense of $158,559 was recognized. The outstanding balance under this note payable
was $400,000 and the unamortized discount on the note payable was $0 as of March 31, 2016. Accrued interest on the note at March
31, 2016 was $37,578.
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CAPITAN PRECIOUS METALS, INC.
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
On January 5, 2016, the Company entered into
a new agreement with Logistica U.S. Terminals, LLC (“Logistica”). Under the agreement the Company will provide to Logistica
concentrated ore to their specifications at the mine site. Logistica will transport, process, and refine the precious metals concentrates
to sell to precious metals buyers. This agreement is in addition to and complements the previously announced agreement for the
sale of iron ore for use in construction. The terms of the new agreement provide for the recovery of hard costs related to the
concentrates by both parties prior to the distribution of profits. The agreement also provides for the future issuance of 10,000,000
shares of the Company’s restricted common stock and the elimination of a $100,000 accrued liability to Logistica for prior
services rendered. The issuance date of the restricted shares is undetermined at this time. The new agreement supersedes the previous
agreements with Logistica.
October 17, 2014 Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement
On October 17, 2014, the Company entered into a private Note and
Warrant Purchase Agreement with an accredited investor pursuant to which the Company borrowed $500,000 against delivery of a
promissory note (the “2014 Note”) in such amount and issued warrants to purchase 882,352 shares of our common
stock pursuant to the Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement. The promissory note carries an interest rate of 8% per annum, was
initially due on July 17, 2015 and is secured by a first priority security interest in all right, title and interest of the
Company in and to the net proceeds received by the Company from its sale of tailings separated from iron recovered by the
Company at the El Capitan Property. On August 24, 2015, the 2014 Note was mutually extended from July 17, 2015 to January 17,
2016. In consideration of the extension, the Company amended the common stock purchase warrant to purchase 4,714,286 shares
(subject to adjustment) of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.07 per share. The warrant dated
October 17, 2014 was cancelled. On January 19, 2016, the amended 2014 Note was extended from January 17, 2016 to September
19, 2016. In consideration of the extension, the Company issued to the investor a fully vested three year common stock
purchase warrant to purchase 471,429 shares (subject to adjustment) of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of
$0.051 per share, the closing price on the date of the agreed extension agreement. The fair value of the warrants was
determined to be $16,775 using Black-Scholes option price model and was expensed during the three months ended March 31,
2016. As of March 31, 2016, the outstanding balance under the amended 2014 Note is $500,000 and accrued interest was
$8,109.
February 4, 2015 Unsecured Promissory Notes
On February 4, 2015, the Company issued unsecured
promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $63,000. Outstanding amounts under these notes accrue interest at 18% per
year, with all principal and accrued interest being due and payable on February 4, 2016. As additional consideration for the loan,
the Company issued 200,000 shares of restricted common stock of the Company to each lender for a total of 400,000 shares. The relative
fair value of the common stock was determined to be $21,211 and was recorded as discounts to the promissory notes was amortized
to interest expense over the life of the notes. On February 4, 2016, one of the promissory notes was amended to extend the maturity
date from February 4, 2016 to February 4, 2017 and reduced the interest rate to 10% per year. The Company also agreed to add the
accrued interest on the note at February 4, 2016 of $5,940 to the principle of the note. In consideration of the amendment, the
Company agreed to issue 150,000 shares of restricted common stock of the Company to the lender and the Board of Directors approved
the issuance on April 22, 2016. One of the lenders is affiliated with the Company and provided $30,000 of the original $63,000
loaned funds. See
Note 2
. The Company’s obligations under both notes were personally guaranteed by the Company’s
director and Chief Executive Officer.
During the six months ended March 31, 2016,
amortization expense of $8,976 was recognized, the aggregate outstanding balance under these notes was $68,940, accrued interest
was $6,826 and the unamortized discounts on the notes payable was $0.
April 16, 2015 Installment Loan
On April 16, 2015, the Company entered into
an agreement with a third party financing source pursuant to which the lender committed to loan the Company a total of $200,000
in installments. Installments on this loan have been advanced as follows:
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CAPITAN PRECIOUS METALS, INC.
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Installment Date
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
April 17, 2015
|
|
$
|
50,000
|
|
May 15, 2015
|
|
$
|
50,000
|
|
June 16, 2015
|
|
$
|
25,000
|
|
July 20, 2015
|
|
$
|
25,000
|
|
August 18, 2015
|
|
$
|
25,000
|
|
September 18, 2015
|
|
$
|
25,000
|
|
The loan accrued interest at 10% per year, with
all principal and accrued interest being due and payable on April 17, 2016. To secure the loan, the Company has granted the lender
a security interest in the AuraSource heavy metals separation system located on the El Capitan Property. As additional consideration
for the loan, the Company issued 3,000,000 shares of restricted common stock of the Company to the note holder. The note, including
a portion of accrued interest of $7,500, was satisfied in its entirety in December 2015 in exchange for 3,772,728 restricted shares
of the Company’s common stock. The note and accrued interest retired aggregated $207,500 and the fair value of the stock
was $215,423. The Company recorded a loss on the debt conversion of $7,923. At March 31, 2016 unpaid accrued interest remained
of $2,466.
Financing of Insurance Premiums
On July 14, 2015, the Company entered into an
agreement to finance a portion of its insurance premiums in the amount of $15,116 at an interest rate of 8.76% with equal payments
of $1,573, including interest, due monthly beginning July 14, 2015 and continuing through April 14, 2016. In August 2015, an increase
in premium of $1,876 occurred due an increase in coverage and the remaining payments increased to $1,815. As of March 31, 2016,
the outstanding balance under this note payable was $1,802.
On November 19, 2015, the Company entered into
an agreement to finance director and officer insurance premiums in the amount of $26,031 at an interest rate of 7.05% with equal
payments of $2,688, including interest, due monthly beginning December 21, 2015 and continuing through September 21, 2016. As of
March 31, 2016, the outstanding balance under this note payable was $15,801.
On December 31, 2015, the Company entered into
an agreement to finance additional insurance premiums in the amount of $6,742 at an interest rate of 8.752% with equal payments
of $2,283, including interest, due monthly beginning February14, 2016 and continuing through April 14, 2016. As of March 31, 2016,
the outstanding balance under this note payable was $2,265.
August 31, 2015 Working Capital Loan
On August 31, 2015, the Company entered into
an agreement with a third party financing source pursuant to which the lender committed to loan the Company $100,000 for working
capital. As an incentive for the financing, the Company issued 2,000,000 shares of restricted common stock. The investor decided
not to accept the shares because of income tax implications and they were returned to the Company’s transfer agent and returned
to the treasury. The agreement had an annual interest rate of 2% and was due November 15, 2015. The agreement provided for payment
of one-half (1/2) of the gross revenues that the Company may receive from its mining activities towards the principal and accrued
interest. The note, including accrued interest, was satisfied in its entirety in December 2015 in exchange for 3,500,000 restricted
shares of the Company’s common stock. The principal and accrued interest retired aggregated $100,482 and the fair value of
the stock was $187,250. The Company recorded a loss on the debt conversion of $86,768.
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CAPITAN PRECIOUS METALS, INC.
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
December 2, 2015 Securities Purchase Agreement
On December 2, 2015, the Company entered into
a Securities Purchase Agreement for two $114,400 convertible notes with an accredited investor for an aggregate principal amount
of $228,800 with an annual interest rate of 9%. Each note contains an original issue discount (“OID”) of $10,400 and
related legal and due diligence costs of $12,000. The net proceeds from each note received by the Company will be $92,000. The
maturity date on the first note is December 2, 2017. An amendment to the note on January 12, 2016, allows the Company to prepay
in full the unpaid principal and interest on the note, upon notice, any time prior to June 3, 2016. Any prepayment is at 140% face
amount outstanding and accrued interest. The redemption must be closed and paid for within three business days of the Company sending
the redemption demand. The note may not be prepaid after the June 2, 2016. The note is convertible into shares of the Company’s
common stock at any time beginning on May 30, 2016. The conversion price is equal to 55% of the lowest trading price of the Company’s
common stock as reported on the QTCQB for the 10 prior trading days (and may include the day of the Notice of Conversion under
certain circumstances). The Company agreed to reserve an initial 5,033,000 shares of common stock for conversions under the note.
The Company also agreed to adjust the share reserve to ensure that it equals at least four times the total number of shares of
common stock issuable upon conversion of the note from time to time. Pursuant to ASC 815, the Company will recognize the fair value
of the embedded conversion feature as a derivative liability when the Note becomes convertible on June 3, 2016.
The OID interest of $10,400 and related loan
costs of $12,000 was recorded as a discount to the note and is being amortized over the life of the loan as interest expense. For
the six months ended March 31, 2016, the discount amortization was $2,452, the loan discount balance was $111,948, the note balance
was $114,400 and accrued interest was $3,413.
January 26, 2016 Securities Purchase Agreement
On January 26, 2016 (the “Effective
Date”), the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) for an $180,000 convertible note
with an accredited investor, with an annual interest rate of 7%. The note contains an OID of $18,000 and related legal costs of
$6,000. The net proceeds received by the Company were $156,000. The maturity date of the note is January 26, 2017. Interest is
due on or before the maturity date. The Company may redeem the note by prepaying the unpaid principal and interest on the note,
upon notice, any time prior to 180 days after the Effective Date. If redemption is (i) prior to the 30th day the note is in effect
(including the 30th day), the redemption will be 105% of the unpaid principal amount and accrued interest; (ii) if the redemption
is on the 31st day up to and including the 60th day the note is in effect, the redemption price will be 115% of the unpaid principle
amount of the note along with any accrued interest; (iii) if the redemption is on the 61st day up to and including the 120th day
the note is in effect, the redemption price will be 135% of the unpaid principle amount of the note along with any accrued interest;
if the redemption is on the 121st day up to and including the 180th day the note is in effect, the redemption price will be 150%
of the unpaid principle amount of the note along with any accrued interest. The redemption must be closed and paid for within
three business days of the Company sending the redemption demand. The note may not be prepaid and redeemed after the 180th day.
The note is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at any time beginning on the date which is 181 days following
the Effective Date. The conversion price is equal to 55% of the lowest trading price of the Company’s common stock as reported
on the QTCQB for the 10 prior trading days and may include the day of the Notice of Conversion under certain circumstances. The
Company agreed to reserve an initial 10,800,000 shares of common stock for conversions under the note (the “Share Reserve”).
We also agreed to adjust the Share Reserve to ensure that it always equals at least three times the total number of shares of
common stock that is actually issuable if the entire note were to be converted. The note has an embedded conversion option which
qualifies for derivative accounting and bifurcation under ASC 815-15 Derivatives and Hedging. Pursuant to ASC 815, the Company
will recognize the fair value of the embedded conversion feature as a derivative liability when the Note becomes convertible on
July 25, 2016.
The OID interest of $18,000 and related loan
costs of $6,000 was recorded as a discount to the note and is being amortized over the life of the loan as interest expense. For
the three months ended March 31, 2016, the discount amortization was $4,079, the loan discount balance was $19,921, the note balance
was $180,000 and accrued interest was $2,209.
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CAPITAN PRECIOUS METALS, INC.
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
March 16, 2016 Equity Purchase Agreement and Registration
Rights Agreement
On March 16, 2016, the Company entered into
an Equity Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with River North Equity, LLC (“River North”), pursuant
to which the Company may from time to time, in its discretion, sell shares of its common stock to River North for aggregate gross
proceeds of up to $5,000,000. Unless terminated earlier, River North’s purchase commitment will automatically terminate on
the earlier of the date on which River North shall have purchased Company shares pursuant to the Purchase Agreement for an aggregate
purchase price of $5,000,000 or March 16, 2018. The Company has no obligation to sell any shares under the Purchase Agreement.
As provided in the Purchase Agreement, the Company
may require River North to purchase shares of common stock from time to time by delivering a put notice to River North specifying
the total purchase price for the shares to be purchased (the “Investment Amount”); provided there must be a minimum
of 10 trading days between delivery of each put notice. This arrangement is also sometimes referred to herein as the “Equity
Line.” The Company may determine the Investment Amount, provided that such amount may not be more than the average daily
trading volume in dollar amount for the Company’s common stock during the 10 trading days preceding the date on which the
Company delivers the applicable put notice. Additionally, such amount may not be lower than $5,000 or higher than $150,000 without
prior approval of River North. The number of shares issuable in connection with each put notice will be computed by dividing the
applicable Investment Amount by the purchase price for such common stock. River North will have no obligation to purchase shares
under the Purchase Agreement to the extent that such purchase would cause River North to own more than 9.99% of the Company’s
common stock.
For each share of the Company’s common
stock purchased under the Purchase Agreement, River North will pay a purchase price equal to 85% of the Market Price, which is
defined as the average of the two lowest closing bid prices on the OTCQB Marketplace, as reported by Bloomberg Finance L.P., during
the five consecutive Trading Days including and immediately prior to the date on which the applicable put notice is delivered to
River North (the “Pricing Period”). If the Company is not deposit/withdrawal at custodian (“DWAC”) eligible,
River North will pay a purchase price equal to 80% of the Market Price, and if the Company is under Depository Trust Company (“DTC”)
“chill” status, River North will pay a purchase price equal to 75% of the Market Price. On the first trading day after
the Pricing Period, River North will purchase the applicable number of shares subject to customary closing conditions, including
without limitation a requirement that a registration statement remain effective registering the resale by River North of the shares
to be issued pursuant to the Purchase Agreement as contemplated by the Registration Rights Agreement described below.
The Purchase Agreement contains covenants, representations and
warranties of the Company and River North that are typical for transactions of this type. In addition, the Company and
River North have granted each other customary indemnification rights in connection with the Purchase Agreement. The Purchase
Agreement may be terminated by the Company at any time. The Purchase Agreement is not transferable and any benefits
attached thereto may not be assigned.
Also on March 16, 2016, in connection with the
Purchase Agreement, the Company also entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with River North requiring the Company to prepare
and file, within 45 days of the effective date of the Registration Rights Agreement, a registration statement registering the resale
by River North of the shares to be issued under the Purchase Agreement for the shares, to use commercially reasonable efforts to
cause such registration statement to become effective, and to keep such registration statement effective until (i) three months
after the last closing of a sale of shares under the Purchase Agreement, (ii) the date when River North may sell all the shares
under Rule 144 without volume limitations, or (iii) the date River North no longer owns any of the shares.
As partial consideration for the above-mentioned
agreements, on March 16, 2016, the Company issued to River North a “commitment” convertible promissory note (the “Commitment
Note”) in the principal amount of $35,000. The Commitment Note accrues interest at a rate of 10% per annum and matures on
March 16, 2017. Upon the registration statement contemplated by the Registration Rights Agreement being declared effective, $10,000
of the principle balance of the Commitment Note and accrued interest thereon was extinguished and deemed to have been repaid. At
March 31, 2016 the note balance was $35,000 and accrued interest was $144.
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CAPITAN PRECIOUS METALS, INC.
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
After 180 days following the date of the Commitment
Note, or earlier upon the occurrence of an event of default that remains uncured, the Commitment Note may be converted into shares
of the Company’s common stock at the election of River North at a conversion price per share equal 60% of the Current Market
Price, which is defined as the lowest closing bid price for the common stock as reported by Bloomberg, LP for the 10 trading days
ending on the trading day immediately before the conversion. Among other things, a failure by the Company to file the registration
statement contemplated by the Registration Rights Agreement with 45 days following the issuance of the Commitment Note will constitute
an event of default thereunder.
On March 16, 2016, the Company entered into
a Securities Purchase Agreement with River North pursuant to which the Company issued a convertible promissory note (the “Bridge
Note”) to River North, in the original principal amount of $90,000, in consideration of the payment by River North of a purchase
price equal to $73,800, with $9,000 retained by River North as original issue discount and $7,200 for related legal and due diligence
costs. The Company issued the Bridge Note on March 16, 2016. The Bridge Note accrues interest at a rate of 10% per annum and matures
on March 16, 2017. For the six months ended March 31, 2016, the discount amortization was $566, the loan discount balance was $15,364,
the note balance was $90,000 and accrued interest was $370.
The Bridge Note provides for conversion rights
and events of default on substantially the same terms and conditions as the Commitment Note; provided however that an event of
default under the Bridge Note will also be triggered if the Company fails to use at least 15% of the proceeds from each sale of
shares under the Purchase Agreement to prepay a portion of the Bridge Note.
Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement and Registration Rights Agreement,
on April 11, 2016, the Company filed a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (SEC File No. 333-210686) with the SEC registering the
resale of up to 25,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock that may be issued and sold to River North pursuant to the
Purchase Agreement. Such Registration Statement was declared effective by the SEC on April 20, 2016, resulting in extinguishment of $10,000 of the principal balance of the Commitment Note and accrued
interest thereon.
Components of Notes Payable
The components of
the notes payable, including the note payable to a related party, at March 31, 2016 are as follows:
|
|
Principal
|
|
|
Unamortized
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Discount
|
|
|
Net
|
CURRENT NOTES PAYABLE:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes payable
|
|
$
|
958,808
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
958,808
|
Convertible notes payable
|
|
|
30
5,000
|
|
|
|
(35,555
|
)
|
|
|
269,445
|
Notes payable – related party
|
|
|
30,000
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
30,000
|
|
|
$
|
1,293,808
|
|
|
$
|
(35,555
|
)
|
|
$
|
1,258,253
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LONG-TERM CONVERTIBLE NOTE PAYABLE:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Convertible note payable
|
|
$
|
114,400
|
|
|
$
|
(111,948
|
)
|
|
$
|
2,452
|
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CAPITAN PRECIOUS METALS, INC.
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
The components of the notes payable, including
the note payable to a related party, at September 30, 2015 are as follows:
|
|
Principal
|
|
|
Unamortized
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Discount
|
|
|
Net
|
CURRENT NOTES PAYABLE:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes payable
|
|
$
|
1,245,344
|
|
|
$
|
(77,157
|
)
|
|
$
|
1,168,187
|
Notes payable – related party
|
|
|
30,000
|
|
|
|
(4,438
|
)
|
|
|
25,562
|
|
|
$
|
1,275,344
|
|
|
$
|
(81,595
|
)
|
|
$
|
1,193,749
|
NOTE 7 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
U.S. accounting standards require disclosure
of a fair-value hierarchy of inputs the Company uses to value an asset or a liability. In September 2006, the FASB issued new accounting
guidance, which establishes a framework for measuring fair value under generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”)
and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The Company previously partially adopted this guidance for all instruments
recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. In the second quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company adopted the remaining provisions
of the guidance for all non-financial assets and liabilities that are not re-measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The adoption
of these provisions did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Fair value standards define fair value as the
price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants
at the measurement date. Additionally, the standards establish a three-level fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used
to measure fair value. This hierarchy requires that the Company maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable
inputs. The three levels of the fair-value hierarchy are described as follows:
Level 1 – Quoted prices are available
in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date. Active markets are those in which transactions
for the asset or liability occur in sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis. Level 1
primarily consists of financial instruments such as exchange-traded derivatives, marketable securities and listed equities.
Level 2 – Pricing inputs are other than
quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reported date.
Level 3 – Pricing inputs include significant
inputs that are generally less observable from objective sources. These inputs may be used with internally developed methodologies
that result in management’s best estimate of fair value.
The following table sets forth by level with
the fair value hierarchy the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of:
March 31, 2016 and September 30, 2015:
|
|
Level 1
|
|
Level 2
|
|
Level 3
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
None
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Derivative liabilities
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
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CAPITAN PRECIOUS METALS, INC.
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 8 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Related Party
Since January 2012, Management Resource Initiatives,
Inc. (“MRI”) has been managing and overseeing the process of marketing and selling the El Capitan Property and performing
other services aimed at furthering the Company's strategic goals pursuant to an unwritten consulting arrangement. Under this arrangement,
the Company pays MRI a monthly consulting fee of $15,000. The Company made aggregate payments of $180,000 to MRI during fiscal
2014 and aggregate payments of $45,000 during fiscal year 2015. Accrued and unpaid fees of $135,000 are recorded in accrued compensation
- related parties at September 30, 2015. MRI had accrued and unpaid compensation of $225,000 recorded in accrued compensation –
related parties at March 31, 2016.MRI is a corporation that is wholly-owned by John F. Stapleton, a Director of the Company and
the prior Chief Financial Officer.
On February 4, 2015, the Company signed a $30,000
promissory note payable to MRI, which accrues interest at 18% per annum and becomes due and payable on February 4, 2016. As an
inducement for the loan represented by the note, the Company issued 200,000 shares of restricted common stock of the Company to
MRI. The Company is in process of amending the note under its current terms to extend the maturity date from February 4, 2016 to
February 4, 2017.
Purchase Contract with Glencore
AG
On March 10, 2014, the Company entered into
a life-of-mine off take agreement with Glencore AG (“Glencore”) for the sale of iron extracted from mineralized material
at the El Capitan Property (such agreement is referred to herein as the “Glencore Purchase Contract”). Under the terms
of the Glencore Purchase Contract, the Company agreed to sell to Glencore, and Glencore agreed to purchase from the Company, iron
that meets the applicable specifications from the El Capitan Property mine. Payment for the iron is to be made pursuant an irrevocable
letter of credit in favor of the Company. The purchase price is based on an index price less an applicable discount. Either party
may terminate the Glencore Purchase Contract following a breach by the other party that remains uncured for a specified period
after receipt of written notice. Because of current market iron ore prices, the contract has not been implemented or terminated.
Agreements with Logistica U.S. Terminals, LLC
In anticipation of, and in conjunction with,
the Glencore Purchase Contract, the Company entered into a Master Services Agreement (the “Master Agreement”) and corresponding
Iron Ore Processing Agreement (the “Processing Agreement”) with Logistica U.S. Terminals, LLC (“Logistica”),
each effective as of February 28, 2014. Pursuant to these agreements, Logistica agreed to, among other things, provide the logistics
required for the Company to fulfill its obligations under the Glencore Purchase Contract, to assist the Company in financing the
costs of processing and delivering iron under the Glencore Purchase Contract, and to provide and/or manage the processing that
iron. Because of current market iron ore prices, the contract has not been implemented and has not been terminated.
The contracts with Logistica were superseded
by a new agreement entered into on January 5, 2016. See
Note 6
.
Master Agreement with Logistica
Under the Master Agreement, the Company agreed
that Logistica will be the exclusive logistics agent for the purpose of moving iron extracted from mineralized material at the
El Capitan Property from the El Capitan Property to Glencore’s designated exporting port or final destination. Logistics
services include operational supplement chain management and supervision of all logistics providers and operations from the El
Capitan Property mine to the vessel loading port. Logistics services do not include obtaining and maintaining operating, environmental
and mining permits, and land and mineral rights, which are the responsibility of the Company. Also under the Master Agreement,
Logistica is required to use its best efforts to establish an operating credit line capable of funding all processing and delivery
costs and, upon opening and funding such a credit line, will disburse as needed all operating costs contemplated under the Glencore
Purchase Contract. The Company is required to reimburse Logistica for all such amounts, without interest, out of payments received
from Glencore in respect of the purchase of the iron.
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CAPITAN PRECIOUS METALS, INC.
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
In consideration for Logistica’s funding
and logistic services, the Company will pay Logistica a percentage of the Company’s profits from the sale of iron under
the Glencore Purchase Contract. If any sale of iron under the Glencore Purchase Contract results in a loss instead of a profit,
as a result of a decrease in index pricing of iron or otherwise, then the Company is required to make up the shortfall out of
profits from any precious metals processing and refining business, to the extent of available profits there from, or otherwise.
If iron index prices drop below the price in place at inception of the Glencore Purchase Contract by more than 5%, then the Company
will be required to provide Logistica with a greater percentage of profits commensurate with and equivalent to Logistica’s
loss of profit share due to the reduction in iron index prices. At inception of the Glencore Purchase Contract, the Platts 62%
FE CFR China iron index price was $121.24 and at March 31, 2016 was approximately $56.00. In the event of a future sale of the
El Capitan Property, the Company must either ensure that its agreements with Logistica are assumed by the purchaser or pay Logistica
a termination fee.
Either party may terminate the Master Agreement
following a breach by the other party that remains uncured for 60 days after receipt of written notice. The Master Agreement will
otherwise continue indefinitely.
Because of current market iron ore prices, the
contract has not been implemented and has not been terminated.
The contracts with Logistica were superseded
by a new agreement entered into on January 5, 2016. See
Note 6
.
Processing Agreement with Logistica
Under the Processing Agreement, Logistica has
agreed to deliver iron processing equipment to the El Capitan Property and to use it best efforts to process, to contract specification,
stock pile and load for delivery iron that the Company has contracted to sell to Glencore under the Glencore Purchase Contract.
In order to do so, Logistica will act as the Company’s turn-key contractor for all of the Company’s iron processing
and delivery activities at the El Capitan Property. In consideration for such services, the Company will pay Logistica a set price
per metric ton of iron that is processed in accordance with the Glencore Purchase Contract specifications and purchased by Glencore.
As additional compensation for entering into the Processing Agreement, the Company issued 4,000,000 shares of common stock to a
designee of Logistica under the Company’s 2005 Stock Incentive Plan valued at $800,000. The shares vested immediately upon
grant and the $800,000 was expensed in full during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014.
Either party may terminate the Processing Agreement
following a breach by the other party that remains uncured for 60 days after receipt of written notice. The Processing Agreement
will otherwise continue indefinitely.
Because of the drop in the market iron ore prices
under the contract price, the contract has not been implemented during the current fiscal year and has not been terminated as of
March 31, 2016.
On January 5, 2016, the Company entered into
a new agreement with Logistica U.S. Terminals, LLC (“Logistica”). Under the agreement the Company will provide to Logistica
concentrated ore to their specifications at the mine site. Logistica will transport, process, and refine the precious metals concentrates
to sell to precious metals buyers. This agreement is in addition to and complements the previously announced agreement for the
sale of iron ore for use in construction. The terms of the new agreement provide for the recovery of hard costs related to the
concentrates by both parties prior to the distribution of profits. The agreement also provides for the future issuance of 10,000,000
shares of the Company’s restricted common stock and the elimination of a $100,000 accrued liability to Logistica for prior
services rendered. The issuance date of the restricted shares is undetermined at this time. The new agreement supersedes the previous
agreements with Logistica.
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CAPITAN PRECIOUS METALS, INC.
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 9 – 2015 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
On October 8, 2015, the Board of Directors of
the Company approved the El Capitan Precious Metals, Inc. 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”). The 2015 Plan
enables the Board of Directors to grant to employees, directors, and consultants of the Company and its subsidiaries a variety
of forms of equity-based compensation, including grants of options to purchase shares of common stock, shares of restricted common
stock, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, other stock-based awards and performance-based awards. At the time it
was adopted, the maximum number of shares of common stock of the Company that could be issued or awarded under the 2015 Plan was
15,000,000 shares. On October 14, 2015, the Company filed Form S-8 Registration Statement No. 333-207399 with the SEC registering
the 15,000,000 shares of common stock authorized for issuance pursuant to the 2015 Plan. On December 15, 2015, the Board of Directors
of the Company adopted Amendment No. 1 to the 2015 Plan, pursuant to which the number of shares of common stock issuable under
the 2015 Plan was increased from 15,000,000 to 23,000,000. On January 14, 2016, the Company filed Form S-8 Registration Statement
No. 333-208991 with the SEC registering the additional 8,000,000 shares of common stock authorized for issuance pursuant to the
2015 Plan. See
Note 11.
NOTE 10 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred Stock Issuances
During the six months ended March 31, 2016,
the Company did not issue any shares of preferred stock.
Common Stock Issuances
During the six months ended
March 31, 2016, the Company:
|
(i)
|
Issued 14,700,000 shares of S-8 common stock to our contract miners at a market value of $853,350, including payment of $103,626 for accrued mining cost, payment of $109,991 for services, payment of $439,603 for inventory, and a prepayment of $200,130 for services;
|
|
(ii)
|
Issued 700,000 shares of restricted common stock and 963,186 shares of S-8 common stock for accrued compensation payable to an officer valued at $102,849 on the date of issuances resulting in a gain on the extinguishment of debt of $6,126;
|
|
(iii)
|
Issued 2,147,273 shares of S-8 common stock for accrued legal services at a market value of $113,805 resulting in a gain on the extinguishment of debt of $4,295; and
|
|
(iv)
|
Issued 7,272,728 shares of restricted common stock to two investors for the retirement of notes payable at a market value of $402,673 resulting in a loss on the extinguishment of debt of $94,691.
|
Options
Aggregate options expense recognized was $22,367
for the six months ended March 31, 2016.
During the six months ended March 31, 2016,
the Company:
|
(i)
|
Granted to two new directors of the Company, pursuant to the 2015 Plan, each a 10-year stock option to purchase 250,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, all of which vested immediately, at an exercise price of $0.05 per share for 250,000 options and the other 250,000 options at $0.062 per share. The fair value of the options was determined to be $22,367 using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and was expensed as warrant and option costs during the six months ended March 31, 2016.
|
EL
CAPITAN PRECIOUS METALS, INC.
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Warrants
During the six months ended March 31, 2016,
the following transactions occurred with respect to warrants of the Company:
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In connection with the extension of the due date on the October 17,
2014 promissory note from January 17, 2016 to September 19, 2016, the Company issued 471,429 fully vested three year warrants
to purchase 471,429 shares of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $0.051 per share. The fair value of the
warrants was determined to be $16,775 using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and was expensed during the six months ended March 31, 2016.
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The Company utilizes the Black-Scholes option
pricing model to estimate the fair value of its warrant and option awards. The following table summarizes the significant assumptions
used in the model during the six months ended March 31, 2016:
Exercise prices
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$0.02475 - $0.17
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Expected volatilities
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106.443% - 122.915%
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Risk free interest rates
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0.888% - 1.68%
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Expected terms
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1.8 - 10.0 years
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Expected dividends
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Stock option activity, both within and outside
the 2015 Plan, and warrant activity for the three months ended March 31, 2016, are as follows:
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Stock Options
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Stock Warrants
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Weighted
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Weighted
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Average
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Exercise
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Shares
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Price
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Shares
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Price
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Outstanding at September 30, 2015
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10,387,500
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$
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0.28
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4,861,344
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$
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0.07
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Granted
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500,000
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0.056
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471,429
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0.051
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Canceled
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Expired
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Exercised
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Outstanding at March 31, 2016
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10,887,500
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$
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0.27
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5,332,773
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$
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0.071
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Exercisable at March 31, 2016
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10,887,500
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$
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0.27
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5,332,773
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The range of exercise prices and remaining weighted
average life of the options outstanding at March 31, 2016 were $0.05 to $1.02 and 5.24 years, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic
value of the outstanding options at March 31, 2016 was $0.
The range of exercise prices and remaining
weighted average life of the warrants outstanding at March 31, 2016 were $0.051to $0.17 and 2.40 years, respectively. The aggregate
intrinsic value of the outstanding warrants at March 31, 2016 was $0.
The Company adopted its 2015 Incentive Equity
Plan (the “2015 Plan”) pursuant to which the Company reserved and registered 23,000,000 shares for stock and option
grants. As of March 31, 2016, there were 5,189,541 shares available for grant under the 2015 Plan, excluding the 10,887,500 options
outstanding.
EL
CAPITAN PRECIOUS METALS, INC.
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 11 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Pursuant to the Equity Purchase Agreement and Registration Rights
Agreement between the Company and River North Equity, LLC, on April 11, 2016, the Company filed a Registration Statement on
Form S-1 (SEC File No. 333-210686) with the SEC registering the resale of up to 25,000,000 shares of the
Company’s common stock that may be issued and sold to River North pursuant to the Equity Purchase Agreement. Such
Registration Statement was declared effective by the SEC on April 20, 2016.
Effective April 22, 2016, the Board of Directors
of the Company adopted Amendment No. 2 to the Company’s 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”) pursuant
to which the number of shares of the common stock issuable under the 2015 Plan was increased from 23,000,000 to 28,000,000. On
April 27, 2016, the Company filed Form S-8 Registration Statement No. 333-210942 with the SEC registering the additional 5,000,000
shares of common stock authorized for issuance pursuant to the 2015 Plan.
In April 2016, the Company issued a total of
600, 000 shares of restricted common stock and 2,076,138 shares of S-8 common stock to three individuals, one whom is an officer,
for accrued compensation and expenses payable that was valued at $105,440 on the date of issuance.
In April 2016, the Company issued 2,500,000
shares of S-8 common stock to our contract miner for services being rendered valued at $98,500 on the date of issuance.
In April 2016, the Company issued to two lenders
in connection with a loan extension, 75,000 shares each of restricted common stock with an aggregate value of $5,910 on the date
of issuance.
Item 2.
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
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The following management discussion and analysis
of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our unaudited interim consolidated financial
statements and related notes which are included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and with our audited financial
statements and the “Risk Factors” section included in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015, filed
with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on January 11, 2016.
Company Overview; Recent Developments
The Company is an exploration stage company
as defined by the SEC’s Industry Guide 7 as the Company has no established reserves as required under Industry Guide 7. We
have owned interests in several properties located in the southwestern United States in the past. We are principally engaged in
the exploration of precious metals and other minerals on the El Capitan property located near Capitan, New Mexico (the “El
Capitan Property”). We have recorded nominal revenues in the quarter ended March 31, 2016 consisting of revenue for test
loads of iron ore to a construction contractor.
We commenced planned mineral exploration activity
in the quarter ended December 2015 under our modified mining permit. However, we have not yet demonstrated the existence of proven
or probable reserves at our El Capitan Property. As a result, and in accordance with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States for exploration stage companies, all expenditures for exploration and evaluation of our property
are expensed as incurred.
Basis of Presentation and Going Concern
The Company's financial statements are prepared
using the accrual method of accounting in accordance with principles GAAP, and have been prepared on a going concern basis, which
contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company currently
has only a nominal source of revenue to cover its costs until the weather permits projected deliveries of iron ore under a purchase
order and future deliveries of mineralized concentrate projected in the quarter ending June 2016. The Company has incurred
a loss of $729,612 for the six months ended March 31, 2016, and has a total accumulated deficit of $208,248,483 and a working
capital deficit of $1,327,909 at March 31, 2016. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to
continue as a going concern.
To continue as a going concern, the Company
is dependent on achievement of cash flow and future profits from entering the production stage of operations. The Company does
not have adequate liquidity to fund its current operations, meet its obligations and continue as a going concern. The Company secured
working capital loans with net proceeds of $92,000 in December 2015, $156,000 in January 2016 and $73,800 in March 2016 to assist
in financing its activities in the near term. On March 16, 2016, the Company entered into an Equity Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase
Agreement”) and a related Registration Rights Agreement with River North Equity, LLC (“River North”), pursuant
to which the Company may from time to time, in its discretion, sell shares of its common stock to River North for aggregate gross
proceeds of up to $5,000,000, subject to the conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement. The Company is also pursuing other
financing alternatives, including short-term operational strategic financing or equity financing, to fund its activities until
it can achieve cash flow and future profits from its operations. See “
Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources,”
below.
The Company’s consolidated financial statements
do not include any adjustment relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of
liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue in existence.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 and 2015
Revenues
We realized no revenue from exploration activities
on deliveries of iron ore during the three months ended March 31, 2016. No revenues were recorded during the comparable prior year
period.
Expenses and Net Loss
Our operating expenses decreased $131,149 from
$408,820 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 to $277,671 for the three months ended March 31, 2016. The decrease is mainly
attributable to decreases in other general and administrative expenses of $146,447 and offset by an increase in legal and accounting
expenses of $24,517. The decrease in other general and administrative expenses is consists of decreases in costs associated
with options and warrants of $108,531 and depreciation of $15,838 charged to this category in the prior reporting period and in
the current period depreciation is charged to mine and exploration costs. The cost decreases were offset by the increase in legal
costs incurred of $26,006. The increase in legal was incurred for services provided on a new convertible note facility and the
Purchase Agreement and Registration Rights Agreement entered into on March 16, 2016 with River North.
Our net loss for the three months ended
March 31, 2016 decreased to $174,814 from a net loss of $497,513 incurred for the comparable three month period ended March
31, 2015. The decrease in net loss of $322,699 for the current period is mainly attributable to the decreases in net
operating expenses and by a decrease in other expenses of $191,550. The decrease in other expenses is mainly comprised of a
gain on derivative instruments of $151,030, and offset by a decrease in interest expense of $57,292 and an increase of a
non-cash loss on extinguishment of debt of $16,774.
Six Months Ended March 31, 2016 and 2015
Revenues
We realized nominal revenue from exploration
activities on deliveries of iron ore test loads to a construction contractor for material approval during the six months ended
March 31, 2016. No revenues were recorded during the comparable prior year period.
Expenses and Net Loss
Our operating expenses decreased
$467,520, from $1,115,749 for the six months ended March 31, 2015 to $648,229 for the six months ended March 31, 2016. The
decrease is mainly attributable to decreases in other general and administrative expenses of $531,666 and offset by an
increase in legal and accounting expenses of $74,624. The decrease in general and administrative expenses is mainly
attributable to decreases in costs associated with options and warrants of $463,543; depreciation of $25,912 charged to this
category in the prior reporting period, while in the current period depreciation is charged to mine and exploration costs;
travel and food of $21,966 and stockholder meeting costs of $10,509. Theses cost decreases were offset by the increase in
legal costs incurred of $78,133. The increased legal costs were incurred for services related to our new 2015 Incentive
Equity Plan, legal work related to new contract agreements, two convertible financing facilities and the Purchase Agreement and Registration Rights Agreement entered into on March 16, 2016 with River North.
Our net loss for the six months ended
March 31, 2016 decreased to $729,612 from a net loss of $1,278,258 incurred for the comparable six month period ended March
31, 2015. The decrease in net loss of $548,646 for the current period is mainly attributable to the decreases in net
operating expenses and a decrease in other expenses of $81,476. The decrease in other expenses
is mainly comprised of a non-cash loss on extinguishment of debt of $101,044, a decrease in interest expense of $27,808,
and a non-cash gain on derivative instruments of $154,723.
Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of March 31, 2016, we had cash on hand of
$83,384 and a working capital deficit of $1,327,909. Based upon our budgeted burn rate, we currently have operating capital
for approximately two–three months. The Company has historically relied on equity or debt financings to finance its ongoing
operations and currently has a minimum source of revenue to cover its costs until weather permits deliveries of iron ore product.
These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. To continue as a going
concern, the Company is dependent on achievement of cash flow and profits from entering the production stage of operations or obtaining
short-term operational strategic financing alternatives or equity infusion. The Company does not have adequate liquidity to fund
its current operations, meet its obligations and continue as a going concern.
Currently we anticipate funding our future operations
from a revolving credit line associated with our agreements with Logistica, our recent financing activities, described below, sales
of iron extracted from mineralized material at the El Capitan Property, and sales of mineralized materials under our new prospective
contract for the purchase of mineralized material. However, unless and until we commence sales and shipments under the aforementioned
contracts, and/or enter similar agreements for the purchase of mineralized material, and produce sufficient cash flow from future
revenues, we will continue to rely on equity and/or debt financing to fund our operations.
Our current financing arrangements are summarized
below under the caption
“Recent Financing Activities.”
Our only committed source of future financing is pursuant
to the Purchase Agreement with River North. To the extent that we are required to raise additional capital, we do not know whether
it will be available on terms favorable or acceptable to us when needed, if at all. To the extent that we raise additional capital
by issuing equity securities, our stockholders may experience dilution. In addition, we may grant future investors rights superior
to those of our existing stockholders. If we raise additional funds by incurring debt, we could incur significant interest expense
and become subject to covenants in the related transaction documentation that could affect the manner in which we conduct our business.
If adequate additional capital is not available when required, we may be forced to reduce or eliminate our exploration activities
and our marketing efforts for the sale of the El Capitan Property, or suspend our operations entirely.
Recent Financing Activities
On July 30, 2014, we entered into an Equity
Purchase Agreement (the “2014 Agreement”) with Southridge Partners, LP (“Southridge”), pursuant to which
the Company had the right from time to time, in its discretion, to sell newly-issued shares of its common stock to Southridge for
aggregate gross proceeds of up to $1,900,000. Southridge’s purchase commitment was scheduled to terminate on the earlier
of July 30, 2016, or the date on which aggregate purchases by Southridge under the 2014 Agreement total $1,900,000. The Company
had no obligation to sell any shares under the 2014 Agreement. The offering of shares under the 2014 Agreement was made pursuant
to a registration statement on Form S-3 (Registration Statement No. 333-193208) filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, and prospectus supplements thereto. For a summary of the 2014 Agreement, see
“Note 11 – Stockholders’
Equity – Equity Purchase Agreement”
to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended September
30, 2015. Because our public float was less than $75 million upon the filing of our Annual Reports on Form 10-K for fiscal 2014
and 2015, we are no longer eligible to utilize Form S-3 registration statements for the primary offering of securities. As a result,
we are no longer able to sell shares to Southridge under the 2014 Agreement.
Agreement with Logistica U.S. Terminals,
LLC
Under an agreement with Logistica U.S. Terminals,
LLC (“Logistica”) dated February 28, 2014, Logistica agreed to remit a $400,000 payment on the Company’s behalf
that represented the remaining balance of the Company’s purchase price for a heavy ore trailing separation line to be used
for processing of mineralized material at the El Capitan Property mine site. The Company previously remitted $100,000 toward the
purchase of such equipment. In consideration for Logistica remitting such payment, the Company agreed to deliver a $400,000 promissory
note to Logistica and issued 2,500,000 shares of common stock to a designee of Logistica under the Company’s 2005 Stock Incentive
Plan. The promissory note accrues interest at 4.5%, with principal and accrued interest payments to be made out of the Company’s
proceeds from sale of iron extracted from mineralized material as part of the Company’s exploration activities. The relative
fair value of the common stock was determined to be $222,222 and was recorded as a discount to the promissory note that was amortized
to interest expense over the expected life of the note through August 31, 2015. During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2015
and 2014, amortization expense of $158,559 and $63,663 was recognized, respectively. The outstanding balance under this note payable
was $400,000 and the unamortized discount on the note payable was $0 as of March 31, 2016. Accrued interest on the note at March
31, 2016 was $37,578.
On January 5, 2016, the Company entered into
a new agreement with Logistica U.S. Terminals, LLC (“Logistica”). Under the agreement the Company will provide to Logistica
concentrated ore to their specifications at the mine site. Logistica will transport, process, and refine the precious metals concentrates
to sell to precious metals buyers. This agreement is in addition to and complements the previously announced agreement for the
sale of iron ore for use in construction. The terms of the new agreement provide for the recovery of hard costs related to the
concentrates by both parties prior to the distribution of profits. The agreement also provides for the future issuance of 10,000,000
shares of the Company’s restricted common stock and the elimination of a $100,000 accrued liability to Logistica for prior
services rendered. The issuance date of the restricted shares is undetermined at this time. The new agreement supersedes the previous
agreements with Logistica.
October 17, 2014 Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement
On October 17, 2014, the Company entered into
a private Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement with an accredited investor pursuant to which the Company borrowed $500,000 against
delivery of a promissory note (the “2014 Note”) in such amount and issued warrants to purchase 882,352 shares of our
common stock pursuant to the Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement. The promissory note carries an interest rate of 8% per annum,
was initially due on July 17, 2015 and is secured by a first priority security interest in all right, title and interest of the
Company in and to the net proceeds received by the Company from its sale of tailings separated from iron recovered by the Company
at the El Capitan Property. On August 24, 2015, the 2014 Note was mutually extended from July 17, 2015 to January 17, 2016. In
consideration of the extension, the Company amended the common stock purchase warrant to purchase 4,714,286 shares (subject to
adjustment) of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.07 per share. The warrant dated October 17, 2014 was
cancelled. On January 19, 2016, the amended 2014 Note was extended from January 17, 2016 to September 19, 2016. In consideration
of the extension, the Company issued to the investor a fully vested three year common stock purchase warrant to purchase 471,429
shares (subject to adjustment) of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $0.051 per share, the closing price on the
date of the agreed extension agreement. The fair value of the warrants was determined to be $16,775 using Black-Scholes option
price model and was expensed during the three months ended March 31, 2016. As of March 31,
2016, the outstanding balance under the amended 2014 Note is $500,000 and accrued interest was $8,109.
February 4, 2015 Unsecured Promissory Notes
On February 4, 2015, the Company issued unsecured
promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $63,000. Outstanding amounts under these notes accrue interest at 18% per
year, with all principal and accrued interest being due and payable on February 4, 2016. As additional consideration for the loan,
the Company issued 200,000 shares of restricted common stock of the Company to each lender for a total of 400,000 shares. The relative
fair value of the common stock was determined to be $21,211 and was recorded as discounts to the promissory notes was amortized
to interest expense over the life of the notes. On February 4, 2016, one of the promissory notes was amended to extend the maturity
date from February 4, 2016 to February 4, 2017 and reduced the interest rate to 10% per year. The Company also agreed to add the
accrued interest on the note at February 4, 2016 of $5,940 to the principle of the note. In consideration of the amendment, the
Company agreed to issue 150,000 shares of restricted common stock of the Company to the lender and the Board of Directors approved
the issuance on April 22, 2016. One of the lenders is affiliated with the Company and provided $30,000 of the original $63,000
loaned funds. See
Note 2
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director and Chief Executive Officer.
During the six months ended March 31, 2016,
amortization expense of $8,976 was recognized, the aggregate outstanding balance under these notes was $68,940, accrued interest
was $6,826 and the unamortized discounts on the notes payable was $0.
April 16, 2015 Installment Loan
On April 16, 2015, the Company entered into
an agreement with a third party financing source pursuant to which the lender committed to loan the Company a total of $200,000
in installments. Installments on this loan have been advanced as follows:
Installment Date
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April 17, 2015
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50,000
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May 15, 2015
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$
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50,000
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June 16, 2015
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$
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25,000
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July 20, 2015
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$
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25,000
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August 18, 2015
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$
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25,000
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September 18, 2015
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$
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25,000
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The loan accrued interest at 10% per year, with
all principal and accrued interest being due and payable on April 17, 2016. To secure the loan, the Company has granted the lender
a security interest in the AuraSource heavy metals separation system located on the El Capitan Property. As additional consideration
for the loan, the Company issued 3,000,000 shares of restricted common stock of the Company to the note holder. The note, including
a portion of accrued interest of $7,500, was satisfied in its entirety in December 2015 in exchange for 3,772,728 restricted shares
of the Company’s common stock. The note and accrued interest retired aggregated $207,500 and the fair value of the stock
was $215,423. The Company recorded a loss on the debt conversion of $7,923. At March 31, 2016 unpaid accrued interest remained
of $2,466.
Financing of Insurance Premiums
On July 14, 2015, the Company entered into an
agreement to finance a portion of its insurance premiums in the amount of $15,116 at an interest rate of 8.76% with equal payments
of $1,573, including interest, due monthly beginning July 14, 2015 and continuing through April 14, 2016. In August 2015, an increase
in premium of $1,876 occurred due an increase in coverage and the remaining payments increased to $1,815. As of March 31, 2016,
the outstanding balance under this note payable was $1,802.
On November 19, 2015, the Company entered
into an agreement to finance director and officer insurance premiums in the amount of $26,031 at an interest rate of
7.05% with equal payments of $2,688, including interest, due monthly beginning December 21, 2015 and continuing through
September 21, 2016. As of March 31, 2016, the outstanding balance under this note payable was $15,801.
On December 31, 2015, the Company entered into
an agreement to finance additional insurance premiums in the amount of $6,742 at an interest rate of 8.752% with equal payments
of $2,283, including interest, due monthly beginning February14, 2016 and continuing through April 14, 2016. As of March 31, 2016,
the outstanding balance under this note payable was $2,265.
August 31, 2015 Working Capital Loan
On August 31, 2015, the Company entered
into an agreement with a third party financing source pursuant to which the lender committed to loan the Company $100,000 for
working capital. As an incentive for the financing, the Company issued 2,000,000 shares of restricted common stock. The
investor decided not to accept the shares because of income tax implications and they were returned to the Company’s
transfer agent and returned to the treasury. The agreement had an annual interest rate of 2% and was due November 15, 2015.
The agreement provided for payment of one-half (1/2) of the gross revenues that the Company may receive from its mining
activities towards the principal and accrued interest. The note, including accrued interest, was satisfied in its entirety in
December 2015 in exchange for 3,500,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock. The principal and accrued
interest retired aggregated $100,482 and the fair value of the stock was $187,250. The Company recorded a loss on the debt
conversion of $86,768.
December 2, 2015 Securities Purchase Agreement
On December 2, 2015, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement for two $114,400 convertible notes with an accredited investor for an aggregate
principal amount of $228,800 with an annual interest rate of 9%. Each note contains an original issue discount
(“OID”) of $10,400 and related legal and due diligence costs of $12,000. The net proceeds from each note received
by the Company will be $92,000. The maturity date on the first note is December 2, 2017. An amendment to the note on January
12, 2016, allows the Company to prepay in full the unpaid principal and interest on the note, upon notice, any time prior to
June 3, 2016. Any prepayment is at 140% face amount outstanding and accrued interest. The redemption must be closed and paid
for within three business days of the Company sending the redemption demand. The note may not be prepaid after the June 2,
2016. The note is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at any time beginning on May 30, 2016. The
conversion price is equal to 55% of the lowest trading price of the Company’s common stock as reported on the QTCQB for
the 10 prior trading days (and may include the day of the Notice of Conversion under certain circumstances). The Company
agreed to reserve an initial 5,033,000 shares of common stock for conversions under the note. The Company also agreed to
adjust the share reserve to ensure that it equals at least four times the total number of shares of common stock issuable
upon conversion of the note from time to time. Pursuant to ASC 815, the Company will recognize the fair value of the embedded
conversion feature as a derivative liability when the Note becomes convertible on June 3, 2016.
The OID interest of $10,400 and related loan
costs of $12,000 was recorded as a discount to the note and is being amortized over the life of the loan as interest expense. For
the six months ended March 31, 2016, the discount amortization was $2,452, the loan discount balance was $111,948, the note balance
was $114,400 and accrued interest was $3,413.
January 26, 2016 Securities Purchase Agreement
On January 26, 2016 (the “Effective Date”),
the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) for an $180,000 convertible note with an accredited
investor, with an annual interest rate of 7%. The note contains an OID of $18,000 and related legal costs of $6,000. The net proceeds
received by the Company were $156,000. The maturity date of the note is January 26, 2017. Interest is due on or before the maturity
date. The Company may redeem the note by prepaying the unpaid principal and interest on the note, upon notice, any time prior to
180 days after the Effective Date. If redemption is (i) prior to the 30th
day the note is in effect (including the 30th
day), the redemption will be 105% of the unpaid principal amount and accrued interest; (ii) if the redemption is on the 31st day
up to and including the 60th day the note is in effect, the redemption price will be 115% of the unpaid principle amount of the
note along with any accrued interest; (iii) if the redemption is on the 61st day up to and including the 120th day the note is
in effect, the redemption price will be 135% of the unpaid principle amount of the note along with any accrued interest; if the
redemption is on the 121st
day up to and including the 180th day the note is in effect, the redemption price will be
150% of the unpaid principle amount of the note along with any accrued interest. The redemption must be closed and paid for within
three business days of the Company sending the redemption demand. The note may not be prepaid and redeemed after the 180th day.
The note is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at any time beginning on the date which is 181 days following
the Effective Date. The conversion price is equal to 55% of the lowest trading price of the Company’s common stock as reported
on the QTCQB for the 10 prior trading days and may include the day of the Notice of Conversion under certain circumstances. The
Company agreed to reserve an initial 10,800,000 shares of common stock for conversions under the note (the “Share Reserve”).
We also agreed to adjust the Share Reserve to ensure that it always equals at least three times the total number of shares of common
stock that is actually issuable if the entire note were to be converted. The note has an embedded conversion option which qualifies
for derivative accounting and bifurcation under ASC 815-15
Derivatives and Hedging
. Pursuant to ASC 815, the Company
will recognize the fair value of the embedded conversion feature as a derivative liability when the Note becomes convertible on
July 25, 2016.
The OID interest of $18,000 and related loan
costs of $6,000 was recorded as a discount to the note and is being amortized over the life of the loan as interest expense. For
the three months ended March 31, 2016, the discount amortization was $4,079, the loan discount balance was $19,921, the note balance
was $180,000 and accrued interest was $2,209.
March 16, 2016 Purchase Agreement and Registration
Rights Agreement
On March 16, 2016, the Company entered into
the Purchase Agreement with River North, pursuant to which the Company may from time to time, in its discretion, sell shares of
its common stock to River North for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $5,000,000. Unless terminated earlier, River North’s
purchase commitment will automatically terminate on the earlier of the date on which River North shall have purchased Company shares
pursuant to the Purchase Agreement for an aggregate purchase price of $5,000,000 or March 16, 2018. The Company has no obligation
to sell any shares under the Purchase Agreement.
As provided in the Purchase Agreement, the Company
may require River North to purchase shares of common stock from time to time by delivering a put notice to River North specifying
the total purchase price for the shares to be purchased (the “Investment Amount”); provided there must be a minimum
of 10 trading days between delivery of each put notice. This arrangement is also sometimes referred to herein as the “Equity
Line.” The Company may determine the Investment Amount, provided that such amount may not be more than the average daily
trading volume in dollar amount for the Company’s common stock during the 10 trading days preceding the date on which the
Company delivers the applicable put notice. Additionally, such amount may not be lower than $5,000 or higher than $150,000 without
prior approval of River North. The number of shares issuable in connection with each put notice will be computed by dividing the
applicable Investment Amount by the purchase price for such common stock. River North will have no obligation to purchase shares
under the Purchase Agreement to the extent that such purchase would cause River North to own more than 9.99% of the Company’s
common stock.
For each share of the Company’s common
stock purchased under the Purchase Agreement, River North will pay a purchase price equal to 85% of the Market Price, which is
defined as the average of the two lowest closing bid prices on the OTCQB Marketplace, as reported by Bloomberg Finance L.P., during
the five consecutive Trading Days including and immediately prior to the date on which the applicable put notice is delivered to
River North (the “Pricing Period”). If the Company is not deposit/withdrawal at custodian (“DWAC”) eligible,
River North will pay a purchase price equal to 80% of the Market Price, and if the Company is under Depository Trust Company (“DTC”)
“chill” status, River North will pay a purchase price equal to 75% of the Market Price. On the first trading day after
the Pricing Period, River North will purchase the applicable number of shares subject to customary closing conditions, including
without limitation a requirement that a registration statement remain effective registering the resale by River North of the shares
to be issued pursuant to the Purchase Agreement as contemplated by the Registration Rights Agreement described below.
The Purchase Agreement contains covenants,
representations and warranties of the Company and River North that are typical for transactions of this type. In addition, the
Company and River North have granted each other customary indemnification rights in connection with the Purchase Agreement. The
Purchase Agreement may be terminated by the Company at any time. The Purchase Agreement is not transferable and any benefits
attached thereto may not be assigned.
Also on March 16, 2016, in connection with the
Purchase Agreement, the Company also entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with River North requiring the Company to prepare
and file, within 45 days of the effective date of the Registration Rights Agreement, a registration statement registering the resale
by River North of the shares to be issued under the Purchase Agreement for the shares, to use commercially reasonable efforts to
cause such registration statement to become effective, and to keep such registration statement effective until (i) three months
after the last closing of a sale of shares under the Purchase Agreement, (ii) the date when River North may sell all the shares
under Rule 144 without volume limitations, or (iii) the date River North no longer owns any of the shares.
As partial consideration for the above-mentioned
agreements, on March 16, 2016, the Company issued to River North a “commitment” convertible promissory note (the “Commitment
Note”) in the principal amount of $35,000. The Commitment Note accrues interest at a rate of 10% per annum and matures on
March 16, 2017. Upon the registration statement contemplated by the Registration Rights Agreement being declared effective, $10,000
of the principle balance of the Commitment Note and accrued interest thereon was extinguished and deemed to have been repaid.
At March 31, 2016 the note balance was $35,000 and accrued interest was $144.
After 180 days following the date of the Commitment
Note, or earlier upon the occurrence of an event of default that remains uncured, the Commitment Note may be converted into shares
of the Company’s common stock at the election of River North at a conversion price per share equal 60% of the Current Market
Price, which is defined as the lowest closing bid price for the common stock as reported by Bloomberg, LP for the 10 trading days
ending on the trading day immediately before the conversion. Among other things, a failure by the Company to file the registration
statement contemplated by the Registration Rights Agreement with 45 days following the issuance of the Commitment Note will constitute
an event of default thereunder.
On March 16, 2016, the Company entered into
a Securities Purchase Agreement with River North pursuant to which the Company issued a convertible promissory note (the “Bridge
Note”) to River North, in the original principal amount of $90,000, in consideration of the payment by River North of a purchase
price equal to $73,800, with $9,000 retained by River North as original issue discount and $7,200 for related legal and due diligence
costs. The Company issued the Bridge Note on March 16, 2016. The Bridge Note accrues interest at a rate of 10% per annum and matures
on March 16, 2017. For the six months ended March 31, 2016, the discount amortization was $566, the loan discount balance was $15,364,
the note balance was $90,000 and accrued interest was $370.
The Bridge Note provides for conversion rights
and events of default on substantially the same terms and conditions as the Commitment Note; provided however that an event of
default under the Bridge Note will also be triggered if the Company fails to use at least 15% of the proceeds from each sale of
shares under the Purchase Agreement to prepay a portion of the Bridge Note.
Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement
and Registration Rights Agreement, on April 11, 2016, the Company filed a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (SEC File
No. 333-210686) with the SEC registering the resale of up to 25,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock that may
be issued and sold to River North pursuant to the Purchase Agreement. Such Registration Statement was declared effective by
the SEC on April 20, 2016, resulting in extinguishment of $10,000 of the principal balance of the Commitment Note and accrued
interest thereon.
Likelihood of Accessing the Full Amount
of the Equity Line
Notwithstanding that the Equity Line is in an
amount of $5,000,000, we anticipate that the actual likelihood that we will be able access the full $5,000,000 is low due to several
factors, including that our ability to access the Equity Line is impacted by our average daily trading volume, which may limit
the maximum dollar amount of each put we deliver to River North, and our stock price. If the price of our stock remains at $0.039
per share (which represents the average of the high and low reported sales prices of our common stock on April 7, 2016), the sale
by the selling stockholder of all 25,000,000 of the shares registered would mean we had sold $828,750 of shares to the selling
stockholder. Our use of the Equity Line will continue to be limited and restricted if our share trading volume or market price
of our stock continue at their current levels or decrease further in the future from the volume and stock prices reported over
the past year.
In addition, we may have to increase the number
of our authorized shares in order to issue the shares to River North if we reach our current amount of authorized shares of common
stock. Increasing the number of our authorized shares will require board and stockholder approval. Further, our ability to issue
shares in excess of the 25,000,000 shares covered by the registration statement, , will be subject to our filing a subsequent registration
statement with the SEC and the SEC declaring it effective. Accordingly, because our ability to deliver puts to River North under
the Purchase Agreement is subject to a number of conditions, there is no guarantee that we will receive any portion or all of the
proceeds of $5,000,000 under the Purchase Agreement with River North.
Factors Affecting Future Financing Activities
To the extent that we are required to raise
additional capital, we do not know whether it will be available on terms favorable or acceptable to us when needed, if at all.
To the extent that we raise additional capital by issuing equity securities, our stockholders may experience dilution. In addition,
we may grant future investors rights superior to those of our existing stockholders. If we raise additional funds by incurring
debt, we could incur significant interest expense and become subject to covenants in the related transaction documentation that
could affect the manner in which we conduct our business. If adequate additional capital is not available when required, we may
be forced to reduce or eliminate our exploration activities and our marketing efforts for the sale of the El Capitan Property,
or suspend our operations entirely.
During the six months ended March 31, 2016,
we utilized net cash flow of $316,543. Net cash funds received during the six month period ended March 31, 2016, were net proceeds
of $321,800 from three convertible notes and finance contract increases for insurance premiums aggregating $32,773.
Factors Affecting Future Mineral Exploration Results
We have generated no material revenues to date,
other than nominal revenues from test deliveries of iron ore, interest income and miscellaneous revenue from the sale of two dore’
bars, since inception. As a result, we have only a limited history upon which to evaluate our future potential performance. Our
potential must be considered by evaluation of all risks and difficulties encountered by exploration companies which have not yet
established business operations and anticipated results and situations of entering active exploration activities.
The price of gold and silver has experienced
increases and decreases in value over the past five years. A historical chart of their respective prices is contained
in
Item 1
, the “
Business
” portion of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended September 30, 2015, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on January 11, 2016. Beginning in April
2013, the price of gold and silver has experienced a downward swing. A significant permanent drop in the price of gold, silver
or other precious metals may have a material adverse effect on the future results of potential exploration activities and the opportunity
to market the sale of the El Capitan Property and the potential future revenue derived from the sale of concentrates. The El Capitan
Property is an open pit mine with lower production costs and a material increase in costs associated with the recovery of precious
metals may also cause a material adverse effect on the financial success of the Company and our ability to market the sale of the
El Capitan Property.
Time delays in obtaining the necessary approvals
from the various governmental agencies, both federal and state, and weather conditions have caused delays in the deployment of
our strategic business plan, all of which are not under our control, in achieving our strategic business plan and current plan
of operation.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
During the three months ended March 31, 2016,
we did not engage in any off-balance sheet arrangements set forth in Item 303(a) (4) of Regulation S-K.
Contractual Obligations
As of March 31, 2016, we had no contractual
obligations (including long-term debt obligations, capital lease obligations, operating lease obligations, purchase obligations
and other long-term liabilities reflected on our balance sheet under GAAP) that are expected to have an adverse effect on our liquidity
and cash flows in future periods.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our unaudited consolidated financial statements
have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which require us
to make estimates and judgments that significantly affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and
related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements. Note 1,
“Business,
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies”
in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in our
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015 , filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
on January 11, 2016, describes our significant accounting policies which are reviewed by management on a regular basis.
New Accounting Pronouncements
Management does not believe that any recently
issued, but not yet effective accounting pronouncements, if adopted, would have a material effect on the accompanying financial
statements.