UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 10
GENERAL FORM FOR REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES
Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
SILVER FALCON MINING, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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7322 Manatee Avenue West, #299, Bradenton, Florida |
34209 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: (941) 761-7819
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act: None
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
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Title of each class to be so registered |
Name of each exchange on which each class is to be registered |
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Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value |
none |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer [ ] ; Accelerated filer [ ]; Non-accelerated filer [ ] ; Smaller reporting company x
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ITEM 1. BUSINESS. |
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS. |
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ITEM 2. FINANCIAL INFORMATION. |
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ITEM 3. PROPERTIES |
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ITEM 4. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT |
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ITEM 5. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. |
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ITEM 6. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION |
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ITEM 7. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE |
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ITEM 8. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS |
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ITEM 9. MARKET PRICE OF AND DIVIDENDS ON THE REGISTRANTS COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS. |
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ITEM 10. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES. |
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ITEM 11. DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANTS SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED |
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ITEM 12. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS |
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ITEM 13. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA. |
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ITEM 14. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE |
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ITEM 15. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS |
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SIGNATURES |
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ITEM 1. BUSINESS.
Overview
We were formed in the State of Delaware on October 15, 2007. On October 15, 2007, we completed a holding company reorganization with Dicut Holdings, Inc. (Dicut) pursuant to Section 251(g) of the Delaware General Corporation Law. Dicut previously operated in the information technology business, but ceased operations in 2005.
On September 14, 2007, Goldcorp Holdings Co. (Goldcorp) acquired an interest in 174.82 acres of land on War Eagle Mountain in Idaho, consisting of a 100% interest in 103 acres, and a 29.166% interest in 71.82 acres. In 2007, Goldcorp also acquired 70 lease claims on War Eagle Mountain from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, each of which covers approximately 20 acres, or approximately 1,400 acres in total. In 2008, Goldcorp decided not to renew 26 of the lease claims after it concluded that the land underlying the lease claims was not necessary to mine the area.
On October 11, 2007, we entered into a lease agreement with Goldcorp, under which we leased Goldcorps owned and leased acreage on War Eagle Mountain, Idaho. Under the lease, we are responsible for all mining activities on the land, and we are obligated to make annual lease payments of $1,000,000 per year payable monthly, a nonaccountable expense allowance of $10,000 per month for any month in which ore is mined from the property, and a royalty of 15% from any proceeds we receive from a smelter of ore produced from land. Pierre Quilliam, our chairman and chief executive officer, is also the chairman and chief executive officer of Goldcorp.
On September 21, 2008, we acquired from Mineral Extraction, Inc. all mineral, mining and access rights to two mining claims on War Eagle Mountain, covering 18.877 total acres, as well as claims for four mill site locations and the Sinker Tunnel location.
History of Mining on War Eagle Mountain
War Eagle Mountain is one of three peaks in Southwest Idaho that form a contiguous fault trend, and which have all produced minerals from the same veins: Delamar Mountain, Florida Mountain, and War Eagle Mountain.
In the summer of 1862, the Oro Fino Vein on top of War Eagle Mountain was discovered. During 1863 a number of lode claims were located and mining in earnest began. By the end of 1875 a total of ten shafts had been sunk in the Oro Fino Vein ranging in depth from 300 feet to 1,250 feet. The Oro Fino Shaft at the North end is 300 feet deep and the Mahogany Shaft at the South end is 1,100 feet deep. The Golden Chariot and Ida Elmore shafts are 1,250 feet and 1,000 feet respectively.
By 1866, all the major mines in the area had been discovered and were being developed. The major mines were the Oro Fino, Cumberland, Poorman, Ida Elmore, Golden Chariot, Minnesota, Mahogany and the Morning Star in Silver City. There were 12 mills in the area with a total of 132 stamps to pulverize the ore, separate the metal from the rock and pour the raw metal into lager rectangular bricks of bullion. This bullion was then shipped out of the area, sometimes as far away as Europe, for refining into pure gold and silver. By the end of 1875, approximately 750,000 ounces of gold equivalent were reportedly extracted from the shafts on War Eagle Mountain.
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In August 1875, a financial panic that had started in New York in 1873, culminated with the San Francisco bank crash, and then the closure of the San Francisco Stock Exchange. A nationwide depression occurred, which resulted in source of working capital for the mines drying up. The miners continued to work without pay until October 1875, when they left the mountain for employment elsewhere. During the winter of 1875-1876, because the mine was not being used, the shafts filled with water. This condition has existed for the past 131 years, which has resulted in the preservation of these historical vein systems without being disturbed by intruders or miners.
From 1875 through 1899, mining men who had managed and worked in the underground mines and milling operations tried to promote a project that would allow them to recover the remaining submerged gold and silver reserves they knew existed. Finally, in November 1899, American Smelting and Refining Company (ASARCO) funded the Sinker Tunnel Project. The project objective was to drive a 10 x 10 tunnel from Sinker Creek on the North-East side of War Eagle Mountain, at an elevation of 5200 feet, approximately 2,000 feet below the bottom of the Golden Chariot Shaft. This tunnel was named the Sinker Tunnel, and its intended use was to drain water out of War Eagle Mountain and to haul ore mined from the veins to the surface for milling. The cost of the project was about $250,000 (or the equivalent of $25,000,000 today).
It was anticipated that the Sinker Tunnel would intersect the Oro Fino Vein at about 7,000 feet from the tunnel portal. The Oro Fino Vein was actually intersected at 6,890 feet in May 1902. After the Sinker Tunnel was extended north about 80 feet, a raise was started upwards toward the bottom of the Golden Chariot Shaft. When this raise reached 620 feet in height it was only 150 feet below the bottom of the Golden Chariot Shaft, which contained about 1,100 feet of water. At this point the amount of water permeating down into the raise was increasing every day, which caused the miners to become anxious about their safety, and raised concerns as to how ASARCO would punch the final hole into the bottom of the Golden Chariot shaft. They miners raised concerns with the Idaho Inspector of Mines about the working conditions and their concerns, which resulted in the Idaho Inspector of Mines stopping any further work in the area until safety measures were implemented. At that time, ASARCO elected to close the project down, and return later if conditions changed, which never happened.
During 1932 and 1933, some additional exploration tunnels were driven to the north and to the south from the raise. In 1941, salvagers opened the Sinker Tunnel and removed all the steel rail and pipe scrap for the war effort. Shortly thereafter, a landslide completely buried the tunnel under 50 feet or more of earth and rock, and the Sinker Tunnel complex was forgotten.
In 1994, Mineral Extraction, Inc., the current owner at the time, rediscovered the location of the tunnel and over several years refurbished the Sinker Tunnel complex, with the exception of the upper four levels of the raise, nearest the bottom of the Golden Chariot shaft. The entrance was excavated, and a permanent structure was built to protect the site. In addition, the entire length of the Sinker Tunnel was restored. The roads to the Sinker Tunnel Complex were upgraded to allow 25-ton trucks access to the site, and an area 300x400 feet was prepared to act as a staging area at the 7,350 foot level.
The mines on War Eagle Mountain were very productive in the first few years because the surface deposits were of extraordinary richness. As the mines got deeper the veins had a smaller yet more consistent amount of ore in relation to the amount of rock that needed to be removed to expose it. Generally, the value of ore per ton of rock removed remained consistent from a depth of 150 feet to as deep as any of the mines were worked. This would indicate that the extensions of the veins into the deeper levels, not yet reached by the mine shafts, would contain the same percentage of metal ore.
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The mines became more expensive to develop and operate as they got deeper. This was not due to a decline in the yield per ton, but due to the increased cost of lifting the mineral ore and of removing water from deeper shafts. The removal of ground water in mines is a persistent expense that must be addressed on a daily basis. When a mine doesn't have a lower working level tunnel like the Sinker Tunnel Complex that intersects a vertical shaft, the water must be brought to the surface and disposed of no matter what the expense or technical inconvenience if the mine is to continue operating. This increased cost of mining at depth was one of the most significant problems for the mines on War Eagle Mountain.
Description of Mining Properties
The War Eagle-Florida-Delamar Mountain trend is an east to west continuum with very tight high grade silver and gold mineralization to the east and increasing volume and decreasing grade to the west. The three peaks all show the same veins. Kinross Gold Corporation purchased Florida and Delamar Mountains, and Delamar Mountain, the western most of the three, had been successfully open pit mined from 1977 to the late 1990s.
The principal Oro Fino Vein can be described by thinking of War Eagle Mountain as a loaf of bread that has been tilted sidewise 8 degrees. Now consider that one slice of bread represents the Oro Fino Vein which is 2000 feet deep and up to 10,000 feet long.
Ore mineralogy found within the veins on War Eagle Mountain is identical to the regimes found on the other two mountains. The only key difference is the rock or precursor host rock. The granodiorite core on War Eagle (Granite) contains the veins whereas extrusive volcanics predominately host the mineralization on the other two mountains. This means that the shafts on War Eagle Mountain are more stable, with minimal need to shore the walls with timber, as the Oro Fino Veins are compressed between very stable granite rock formations, which means the shafts left by the prior miners are still in mining-ready condition. Evidence of this fact can be found within the Sinker Tunnel Complex. Throughout its 8,000 to 10,000 feet in length, almost no timber is used for shoring/bracing the walls or ceilings. Based upon records from the 1800s, and records of the current open pit mining operations on Florida and Delamar, mineral ore from War Eagle Mountain was obtained in greater amounts from far less material removed.
The Oro Fino Vein system is known to extend at least some 12,000 feet in a NS direction and has been observed to vary greatly in thickness (from 0.5 ft to 25 ft) and mill grades of 0.5 to 1.25 Troy ounces of gold per ton on average. As is typical for this kind of precious metal bearing quartz vein system, several large "pockets" of very rich ore concentration occur scattered throughout. These are called "Hot Spot" locations where mill grades of up to 25 Troy ounces per ton are encountered, with some areas showing grades as high as 90 to 300 oz gold/ton.
The depth of the Oro Fino vein system is known to be in the 2,000 ft area, with only about the first 500 to 1100 feet of depth actually mined on approximately 15% of the total known length. Estimates of potential reserves start from 500,000 ounces of gold, although this is based purely on historical records. Recent surveys and drilling activities have tended to confirm these historical records. There is a rough 1:14 ratio of Gold to Silver.
The Cumberland mine, also part of the War Eagle Mountain structure, sits on top of a clearly separate vein system. This vein is 100 to 200 feet east of the Oro Fino Vein. The Cumberland Vein is oriented N-S, dips 60 degrees to the east, and is one to twelve inches thick. Very rich ore, some as high as 9 ounces of gold to 40 ounces of silver exists within this vein.
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The Poorman mine, also on the War Eagle Mountain, sits on top of an identical vein to the Oro Fino Vein, but about 1,000 feet to the west of the Golden Chariot shaft. This vein is mostly silver.
The Oro Fino Vein system has approximately 6 other vein systems associated with it, while some 40 additional main vein systems are known to exist on the War Eagle Mountain.
The core of War Eagle Mountain is a large dome-like structure made up of intrusive granodiorites or quartz-monzonites, probably several thousand feet thick. The rocks are similar to those of the Cretaceous Idaho batholith which occupies a large portion of central Idaho. The belief is that the War Eagle Mountain is an outlier of the batholith, separated by extentional tectonics and displaced southwest toward to its present position. The Oro Fino Vein system is found within this lithologic unit.
The gold and silver bearing veins of War Eagle Mountain, including the Oro Fino Vein, are steeply dipping to subvertical in attitude and are generally oriented in a NS to NW-SE direction. The vein structures cut the youngest widespread lithologic unit, dated by potassium-argon at 15.6 - 15.7 million years. Potassium- argon dates on the vein material in the Florida mine and War Eagle Mountain area indicate an age range between 14.8 - 15.2 million years. Their origin is probably related to a Middle Miocene eruptive episode, representing the last and waning stages of activity. The textures, mineralogy and geometry of the veins all indicate that they are "epithermal" deposits. This means that, according to the current interpretations, the minerals were deposited by hydrothermal fluids at relatively shallow depths and low to moderate pressures. Temperatures were originally thought to be around 50-200 degrees Celsius, but it has been realized since that many of the "epithermal" deposits were formed at temperatures well above 200 degrees C. The effect of the so-called "hyper-enrichment" is to produce multiple pockets of bonanza ore, or highly-enriched spots.
Description of Mining Process
We are in the process of installing a mill at War Eagle Mountain that will be capable of processing 30 tons of ore per day through three circuits through a chemical free process. These circuits will operate as follows:
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A crushing unit will reduce ore bearing rocks of various sizes to the size of a pea and smaller, and then mix the result with water in a steel ball mill to produce a cloudy liquid which is then strained through a <270 mm mesh strainer. The water will be provided by internal storage tanks and is recycled continuously, thus requiring only a small amount of water to make up for losses due to evaporation and spillage.
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After the cloudy water is strained, it is then pumped into a concentrator, which is basically an inverted rubber bell that spins at a high rate of speed. The concentrator forces the slurry up the sides of the bell where the heavy metals escape the vessel through a series of holes around the top of the bell, where the metals fall as a paste into the next part of the process. The remaining water is then separated from the tailings produced during this part of the process and the tailings are then dried using a dewatering process. The dry tailings are stored in an outside tailings pile which will then be shaped consistent with the contours of the land and covered and seeded for preservation of land appearance.
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The paste produced in step two is then remixed with clear water and put through a vibrating process where the heavy metals (Gold, Silver, Titanium, etc) are separated from other substances and deposited in sealed containers. The final product is then assayed and sent to the contracted refinery for purification. The remaining water is then pumped to the dewatering system where the water is extracted from the tailings for reuse, and the tailings sent to join the tailings from step two.
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We project that the installation and startup of the mill and the working capital to begin transport of ore to the mill for processing will necessitate a further investment of approximately $1.5 million, as follows:
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The purchase and the preparation of property for mill use will cost us about $300,000;
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The mill itself with installation and certification $260,000;
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Completing the purchase of small tooling and powering the mill $150,000;
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Moving ore to stockpile at the mill $230,000; and
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Start up mill salaries until revenue flows in $430,000.
Competition
We have no competition for the extraction of minerals from War Eagle Mountain, since no other mining company has an interest on War Eagle Mountain at this time. However, the mineral extraction business in general is highly competitive. Numerous larger mining companies actively seek out and bid for mining prospects and properties as well as for the services of third-party providers and supplies, such as mining equipment, transportation equipment and smelters, upon which we rely. Many of these companies not only explore for, produce and market minerals, but also carry out smelting and refining operations and market the resultant products on a worldwide basis. Most of our competitors have longer operating histories and substantially greater financial and personnel resources than we do.
Competitive conditions may be substantially affected by various forms of legislation and regulation considered from time to time by the government of the United States and the states in which we have operations, as well as factors that we cannot control, including international political conditions, overall levels of supply and demand for minerals, and currency fluctuations.
Markets and Major Customers
We will contract with Innovative Precious Metals Technologies, Ltd. to process all ore derived from War Eagle Mountain, and to purchase any minerals derived from the ore at market prices, less a mutually agreed to commission, as will be determined in the contract. Under our lease agreement with Goldcorp, we are obligated to pay a royalty of 15% of any amounts we receive from the processor.
Seasonality of Business
Weather conditions will affect our ability to mine ore from our property. Generally, from November to April of each year the road leading to the property is impassable because of snow. We plan to mine and deliver more ore to the smelter than it can process when the roads are passable to ensure a steady stream of revenues throughout the year.
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Operational Risks
Mining involves a high degree of risk, which a combination of experience, knowledge and careful evaluation may not be able to overcome. Mining involves the risk that fires, shaft collapses, flooding, equipment failure, human error and other circumstances may cause significant injury to persons or property, and may affect our ability to extract mine ore from our properties without significant additional capital expenditures. In such event, substantial liabilities to third parties or governmental entities may be incurred, the satisfaction of which could substantially reduce available cash and possibly result in loss of our leased mining properties. Such hazards may also cause damage to or destruction of our mine shafts, producing formations, production facilities, storage and transportation facilities, or other processing facilities.
We will not insure fully against all risks associated with our business either because such insurance is not available or because we believe the premium costs are prohibitive. A loss not fully covered by insurance could have a materially adverse effect on our financial position and results of operations. For further discussion on risks see Risk Factors below.
Regulation
Mining operations on War Eagle Mountain will be affected by numerous laws and regulations, including environmental, conservation, tax and other laws and regulations relating to the resource industry. Most of the extraction operations will require permits or authorizations from federal, state or local agencies. We are responsible for compliance with all applicable laws and regulations under the terms of our lease with Goldcorp, but the denial or vacating of permits needed by us could have a material adverse effect on our revenues. In view of the many uncertainties with respect to current and future laws and regulations, we cannot predict the overall effect of such laws and regulations on our future revenues.
We expect that our operations will comply in all material respects with applicable laws and regulations. We believe that the existence and enforcement of such laws and regulations will have no more restrictive an effect on our operations than on other similar companies in the resource industry.
Environmental
General . Mining operations on War Eagle Mountain are subject to local, state and federal laws and regulations governing environmental quality and pollution control in the United States. The extraction of mineral ore, is subject to stringent environmental regulation by state and federal authorities, including the Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA"). Such regulation can increase the cost of planning, designing, installing and operating mining facilities.
Significant fines and penalties may be imposed for the failure to comply with environmental laws and regulations. Some environmental laws provide for joint and several strict liability for remediation of releases of hazardous substances, rendering a person liable for environmental damage without regard to negligence or fault on the part of such person. In addition, we may be subject to claims alleging personal injury or property damage as a result of alleged exposure to hazardous substances.
Waste Disposal . Mining operations on War Eagle Mountain may generate wastes, including hazardous wastes, that are subject to the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ("RCRA") and comparable state statutes. The EPA has limited the disposal options for certain wastes that are designated as hazardous under RCRA ("Hazardous Wastes"). Furthermore, it is possible that certain wastes generated by mining operations on War Eagle Mountain that are currently exempt from treatment as Hazardous Wastes may in the future be designated as Hazardous Wastes, and therefore be subject to more rigorous and costly operating and disposal requirements.
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CERCLA . The federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act ("CERCLA"), also known as the "Superfund" law, generally imposes joint and several liability for costs of investigation and remediation and for natural resource damages, without regard to fault or the legality of the original conduct, on certain classes of persons with respect to the release into the environment of substances designated under CERCLA as hazardous substances ("Hazardous Substances"). These classes of persons or so-called potentially responsible parties include the current and certain past owners and operators of a facility where there is or has been a release or threat of release of a Hazardous Substance and persons who disposed of or arranged for the disposal of the Hazardous Substances found at such a facility. CERCLA also authorizes the EPA and, in some cases, third parties to take action in response to threats to the public health or the environment and to seek to recover from the potentially responsible parties the costs of such action. Mining operations on War Eagle Mountain may generate wastes that fall within CERCLA's definition of Hazardous Substances, and predecessor mining companies on our properties may have generated wastes that fall within CERCLA's definition of Hazardous Substances.
Air Emissions . Mining operations on War Eagle Mountain may be subject to local, state and federal regulations for the control of emissions of air pollution. Major sources of air pollutants are subject to more stringent, federally imposed permitting requirements, including additional permits. If ozone problems are not resolved by the deadlines imposed by the federal Clean Air Act, or on schedule to meet the standards, even more restrictive requirements may be imposed, including financial penalties based upon the quantity of ozone producing emissions. If the operator of mining operations on War Eagle Mountain fails to comply strictly with applicable air pollution regulations or permits, we may be subject to monetary fines and be required to correct any identified deficiencies. Alternatively, regulatory agencies could require us to forego construction, modification or operation of certain air emission sources.
We believe that we are in substantial compliance with current applicable environmental laws and regulations and that, absent the occurrence of an extraordinary event, compliance with existing local, state, federal and international laws, rules and regulations governing the release of materials in the environment or otherwise relating to the protection of the environment will not have a material effect upon our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Research and Development Expenditures
We have not incurred any research or development expenditures in the last two fiscal years.
Patents and Trademarks
We do not own, either legally or beneficially, any patents or trademarks.
Employees and Consultants
At June 30, 2009, we had two employees.
We have no collective bargaining agreements with our employees, and believe all consulting and employment agreements relationships are satisfactory. We hire independent contractors on an as- needed basis, and we may retain additional employees and consultants during the next twelve months, including additional executive management personnel with substantial experience in the mining exploration and development business.
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
We Have No Revenue To Date From Our Mining Properties, Which May Negatively Impact Our Ability To Achieve Our Business Objectives.
Since entering into the lease with Goldcorp in October 2007, we have experienced losses from our operations. Our ability to become profitable will be dependent on the receipt of revenues from our mining properties being greater than our operational expenses. We need to raise capital to finance the purchase and installation of mining equipment and for working capital in order to commence mining operations. Until we receive revenues from our mining operations, we are dependent on the deferral of salaries by our officers and loans from our officers to pay routine administrative expenses, and the willingness of business parties and consultants to accept our common shares as payment. If we cannot commence actual mining operations, we may never generate revenues and may never become profitable.
We Have No Operating History as a Mining Company, Which Makes It Hard To Evaluate Our Prospects.
We do not have any operating history as a mining company upon which to base an evaluation of our current business and future prospects. We do not have an established history of locating and developing properties that have mining reserves. As a result, the revenue and income potential of our business is unproven. In addition, because of our limited operating history, we have limited insight into trends that may emerge and affect our business. We may make errors in predicting and reacting to relevant business trends and will be subject to the risks, uncertainties and difficulties frequently encountered by early-stage companies in evolving markets such as ours. We may not be able to successfully address any or all of these risks and uncertainties. Failure to adequately do so could cause our business, results of operations and financial condition to suffer.
Our Ability To Become Profitable Is Subject To Our Success in the Mining Business, Which Is Subject To Risks Inherent In The Mining Business
Our ability to become profitable is subject to the economic risks typically associated with mineral extraction and processing business, including the necessity of making significant expenditures to mine properties and to test potential reserves. The availability of mining and transportation equipment and the cost of actual mining operations is often uncertain. In conducting mining activities, the presence of unanticipated irregularities in formations, miscalculations or accidents may cause exploration, development and, if warranted, production activities to be unsuccessful. This could result in a total loss of our investment.
We Have A Very Small Management Team And The Loss Of Any Member Of This Team May Prevent Us From Implementing Our Business Plan In A Timely Manner; Our Management Has Substantial Outside Business Interests.
We have two executive officers and a limited number of additional consultants. Our success depends largely upon the continued services of Pierre Quilliam, our Chief Executive Officer and Allan Breitkreuz, our Vice President of Finance and Development. We need additional executive personnel in order to fulfill our business plan and satisfy our reporting obligations as a public company in a timely fashion. We do not maintain key person life insurance policies on the lives of any of our officers. The loss of any of our officers could seriously harm our business, financial condition and results of operations. In such an event, we may not be able to recruit personnel to replace our officers in a timely manner, or at all, on acceptable terms.
Furthermore, our employment agreement with Mr. Quilliam permits him to have outside business interests, such that he is not required to devote 100% of his working time to our business. Mr. Quilliam estimates that he spends about 95% of his working time on activities related to the commencement of mining operations on War Eagle Mountain through Goldcorp and us. Mr. Breitkreuz does not have an employment agreement with us, and is permitted to spend time on outside business interests. Mr. Breitkreuz estimates that he spends about 25% of his working time on activities related to the commencement of mining operations on War Eagle Mountain through Goldcorp and us. The fact that Messrs. Quilliam and Breitkreuz have outside business interests could lessen their focus on our business.
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The Mining Industry Historically Is A Cyclical Industry And Market Fluctuations In The Prices Of Minerals Could Adversely Affect Our Business.
Prices for minerals tend to fluctuate significantly in response to factors beyond our control. These factors include, but are not limited to:
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weather conditions in the United States and elsewhere;
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economic conditions in the United States and elsewhere;
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political instability in Africa and other major mineral producing regions;
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governmental regulations, both domestic and foreign;
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domestic and foreign tax policy;
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the pace adopted by foreign governments for the exploration, development, and production of their national reserves;
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the price of foreign imports of minerals;
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the cost of exploring for, producing and processing raw mineral ore;
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the rate of decline of existing and new mineral reserves;
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available transportation capacity;
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the ability of mineral extraction companies to raise capital;
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the overall supply and demand for minerals; and
Changes in commodity prices may significantly affect our capital resources, liquidity and expected operating results. Price changes will directly affect revenues and can indirectly impact expected production by changing the amount of funds available to reinvest in exploration and development activities. Reductions in mineral prices not only reduce revenues and profits, but could also reduce the quantities of reserves that are commercially recoverable. Significant declines in prices could result in non-cash charges impairment. We do not currently engage in any hedging program to mitigate our exposure to fluctuations in mineral prices.
Changes in commodity prices may also significantly affect our ability to estimate the value of producing properties for acquisition and divestiture and often cause disruption in the market for mineral properties, as buyers and sellers have difficulty agreeing on the value of the properties. Price volatility also makes it difficult to budget for and project the return on acquisitions and the development and exploitation of projects. We expect that commodity prices will continue to fluctuate significantly in the future.
If We Fail To Maintain Adequate Insurance, Our Business Could Be Materially And Adversely Affected.
Our operations are subject to risks inherent in the mining industry, such as mine collapses, flooding, explosions, fires, pollution, earthquakes and other environmental risks. These risks could result in substantial losses due to injury and loss of life, severe damage to and destruction of property and equipment, pollution and other environmental damage, and suspension of operations. We could be liable for environmental damages caused by previous property owners. As a result, substantial liabilities to third parties or governmental entities may be incurred, the payment of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. We expect to obtain insurance before we formally commence mining operations, but at this time we do not carry insurance to cover any of these potential liabilities.
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Complying With Environmental And Other Government Regulations Could Be Costly And Could Negatively Impact Our Production, Which Would Adversely Impact Our Royalty Revenues.
The mining business is governed by numerous laws and regulations at various levels of government. These laws and regulations govern the operation and maintenance of any facilities on War Eagle Mountain, the discharge of materials into the environment and other environmental protection issues. Such laws and regulations may, among other potential consequences, require that any operator of mining operations on War Eagle Mountain acquire permits before commencing operations and restrict the substances that can be released into the environment with mining and production activities.
Under our lease of War Eagle Mountain, we are primarily responsible for compliance with all laws and regulations applicable to the mining operations, and our failure to comply could result in damages or claims for personal injury, clean-up costs and other environmental and property damages, as well as administrative, civil and criminal penalties. Prior to our commencement of mining operations, we may secure limited insurance coverage for sudden and accidental environmental damages as well as environmental damage that occurs over time. However, we do not believe that insurance coverage for the full potential liability of environmental damages is available at a reasonable cost. Accordingly, we could be liable, or could be required to cease production on properties, if environmental damage occurs.
The costs of complying with environmental laws and regulations in the future may harm our business. Furthermore, future changes in environmental laws and regulations could occur that result in stricter standards and enforcement, larger fines and liability, and increased capital expenditures and operating costs, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
There Is No Market For Our Common Stock.
The trading market for our common stock is limited. Our common stock is trading on Pink Sheets and is not eligible for trading on any national or regional securities exchange or the Nasdaq National Market. We plan to apply for trading on the OTC Bulletin Board after we register our common stock under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act. We cannot provide you with any assurance that a more active trading market for our common stock will ever develop, or if such a market develops, that it will be sustained.
Our Common Stock is Subject to the "Penny Stock" Rules of the SEC and the Trading Market in Our Securities is Limited, Which Makes Transactions in Our Stock Cumbersome and May Reduce the Value of an Investment in Our Stock.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted Rule 15g-9 which establishes the definition of a "penny stock," for the purposes relevant to us, as any equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share or with an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. For any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, the rules require:
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that a broker or dealer approve a person's account for transactions in penny stocks; and
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the broker or dealer receive from the investor a written agreement to the transaction, setting forth the identity and quantity of the penny stock to be purchased.
In order to approve a person's account for transactions in penny stocks, the broker or dealer must:
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obtain financial information and investment experience objectives of the person; and
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make a reasonable determination that the transactions in penny stocks are suitable for that person and the person has sufficient knowledge and experience in financial matters to be capable of evaluating the risks of transactions in penny stocks.
The broker or dealer must also deliver, prior to any transaction in a penny stock, a disclosure schedule prescribed by the Commission relating to the penny stock market, which, in highlight form:
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sets forth the basis on which the broker or dealer made the suitability determination; and
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that the broker or dealer received a signed, written agreement from the investor prior to the transaction.
Generally, brokers may be less willing to execute transactions in securities subject to the "penny stock" rules. This may make it more difficult for investors to dispose of our common stock and cause a decline in the market value of our stock.
Disclosure also has to be made about the risks of investing in penny stocks in both public offerings and in secondary trading and about the commissions payable to both the broker-dealer and the registered representative, current quotations for the securities and the rights and remedies available to an investor in cases of fraud in penny stock transactions. Finally, monthly statements have to be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny stock held in the account and information on the limited market in penny stocks.
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We Will Incur Significant Costs As A Result Of Operating As A Public Company. We May Not Have Sufficient Personnel For Our Financial Reporting Responsibilities, Which May Result In The Untimely Close Of Our Books And Record And Delays In The Preparation Of Financial Statements And Related Disclosures.
As a registered public company, we will experience an increase in legal, accounting and other expenses. In addition, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the Sarbanes-Oxley Act), as well as new rules subsequently implemented by the SEC, has imposed various requirements on public companies, including requiring changes in corporate governance practices. Our management and other personnel need to devote a substantial amount of time to these compliance initiatives. Moreover, these rules and regulations will increase our legal and financial compliance costs and make some activities more time-consuming and costly.
If we are not able to comply with the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley Act, or if we or our independent registered public accounting firm identifies additional deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting that are deemed to be material weaknesses, the market price of our stock could decline and we could be subject to sanctions or investigations by the SEC and other regulatory authorities.
ITEM 2. FINANCIAL INFORMATION.
Disclosure Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This registration statement contains forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as may, might, will, should, expects, plans, anticipates, believes, estimates, predicts, intends, potential and similar expressions. All of the forward-looking statements contained in this registration statement are based on estimates and assumptions made by our management. These estimates and assumptions reflect our best judgment based on currently known market and other factors. Although we believe such estimates and assumptions are reasonable, they are inherently uncertain and involve risks and uncertainties. In addition, managements assumptions about future events may prove to be inaccurate. We caution you that the forward-looking statements contained in this registration statement are not guarantees of future performance and we cannot assure you that such statements will be realized. In all likelihood, actual results will differ from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those factors discussed in Item 1. Business - Risk Factors. We will update these forward-looking statements only as required by law. However, we do not undertake any other responsibility to update any forward-looking statements.
Overview
On September 14, 2007, Goldcorp acquired an interest in 174.82 acres of land on War Eagle Mountain, consisting of a 100% interest in 103 acres, and a 29.166% interest in 71.82 acres. Goldcorp also acquired 70 lease claims on War Eagle Mountain from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, each of which covers approximately 20 acres, or approximately 1,400 acres in total.
On October 11, 2007, Goldcorp leased its mineral rights on War Eagle Mountain to us. Under the lease, we are responsible for all mining activities on War Eagle Mountain, and we are obligated to pay Goldcorp annual lease payments of $1,000,000, payable on a monthly basis, a monthly non-accountable expense reimbursement of $10,000 during any month in which ore is mined from the leased premises, and a royalty of 15% of all amounts we receive from the processing of ore mined from the properties. The lease provides that lease payments must commence April 1, 2008, but that we may extend the commencement date to July 1, 2009, in which event the lease term will be extended by an equal amount of time. We currently expect to begin actual operations in October 2009.
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On September 21, 2008, we acquired from Mineral Extraction, Inc. all mineral, mining and access rights to two mining claims on War Eagle Mountain, covering 18.877 total acres, as well as claims for four mill site locations and the Sinker Tunnel location.
We project that the installation and startup of the mill and the working capital to begin transport of ore to the mill for processing will necessitate a further investment of approximately $1.5 million, as follows:
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The purchase and the preparation of property for mill use will cost us about $300,000;
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The mill itself with installation and certification $260,000;
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Completing the purchase of small tooling and powering the mill $150,000;
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Moving ore to stockpile at the mill $230,000; and
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Start up mill salaries until revenue flows in $430,000.
Our revenue, profitability, and future growth rate depend substantially on factors beyond our control, including our success in the commencement of mining operations, as well as economic, political, and regulatory developments and fluctuations in the market prices of minerals processed from ore derived from our mining operations.
Results of Operations
Fiscal Years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007
We are in the exploration stage and have generated no revenues in the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007.
We reported losses from operations during the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 of ($3,361,188) and ($1,282,135), respectively. The increased loss in 2008 as compared to 2007 was largely attributable to the following factors:
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Consulting fees increased from $1,120,571 in 2007 to $1,957,911 in 2008 as a result of greater use of consultants in connection with our efforts to commence mining operations on War Eagle Mountain;
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Mill development expenses were $268,124 in 2008 as compared to $0 in 2007;
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Costs incurred to improve the tunnel, pit and road at our mining site were $286,907 in 2008 as compared to $0 in 2007;
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Salaries and wages increased to $156,500 in 2008 as compared to $125,000 in 2007 as the result of payments of $31,250 made to settle a tax debt of Mr. Quilliam incurred in connection with his role as an officer of Dicut, our former corporate parent;
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General and administrative expenses increased to $676,629 in 2008 as compared to $36,564 in 2007 as a result of greater costs incurred to make our mine ready for active operations, including rent for a shop lease, repairs and maintenance to facilities and vehicle expenses.
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We reported net losses during the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 of ($3,399,970) and ($1,282,437), respectively. The increased loss in 2008 as compared to 2007 was largely attributable to increased loss from operations and increased interest expense resulting from higher interest-bearing debt in 2008 as compared to 2007. In particular, interest expense increased from $302 in 2007 to $38,782 in 2008.
Six Months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
We are in the exploration stage and have generated no revenues in the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008.
We reported losses from operations during the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 of ($1,128,585) and ($1,819,193), respectively. The decreased loss in 2009 as compared to 2008 was attributable to the following factors:
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Consulting fees decreased from $1,651,289 in 2008 to $875,522 as a result of reduced use of consultants in 2009;
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Salaries and wages increased from $62,500 in 2008 to $72,500 in 2009 as a result of payments of $10,000 made to settle a tax debt of Mr. Quilliam incurred in connection with his role as an officer of Dicut, our former corporate parent;
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Depreciation expense increased to $78,481 in 2009 from $0 in 2008 as a result of the acquisition of substantial equipment to be used in our mining operations in 2009 and late 2008;
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General and administrative expenses were substantially unchanged, as the decreased to $102,082 in 2009 as compared to $105,404 in 2008.
We reported net losses during the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 of ($1,154,796) and ($1,843,271), respectively. The decreased loss in 2009 as compared to 2008 was largely attributable to a decrease in loss from operations offset by an increase in interest expense resulting from higher interest bearing debt in 2009. In particular, interest expense increased from $24,078 in 2008 to $26,211 in 2009.
Liquidity and Sources of Capital
Our balance sheet as of June 30, 2009 reflects cash of $83, current assets of $176,378, current liabilities of $1,249,092, and a working capital deficit of ($1,072,714).
At this time, we have no revenues. We do not expect to begin generating revenues until we commence actual mining operations, which is not expected to occur until October 2009. Until we begin receiving revenues from mining operations, we are dependent on the deferral of salaries by our management, and loans from our officers and a significant shareholder to pay other administrative expenses. We plan to continue raising capital through the issuance of convertible notes, and we believe we have sufficient interest from investors to raise the capital we need to commence operations. We also plan to continue funding our development by issuing shares to acquire services that we need to commence operations.
Going Concern
Our financial statements have been presented on the basis that we continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As shown in the accompanying financial statements, we incurred a net operating loss in the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the six months ended June 30, 2009, and have no revenues at this time. These factors create an uncertainty about our ability to continue as a going concern. We are currently trying to raise capital through a private offering of preferred stock. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on the success of this plan. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if we are unable to continue as a going concern.
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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of our financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect our reported results of operations and the amount of reported assets, liabilities and proved mineral reserves. Some accounting policies involve judgments and uncertainties to such an extent that there is reasonable likelihood that materially different amounts could have been reported under different conditions, or if different assumptions had been used. Actual results may differ from the estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of our financial statements. Described below are the most significant policies we apply in preparing our financial statements, some of which are subject to alternative treatments under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. We also describe the most significant estimates and assumptions we make in applying these policies. See Results of Operations above and Item 13. Financial Statements Note A, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, for a discussion of additional accounting policies and estimates made by management.
Revenue Recognition
Sales of all metals products sold directly to smelters, including by-product metals, are recorded as revenues when title and risk of loss transfer to the smelter (generally at the time of shipment) at estimated forward prices for the estimated month of settlement. Due to the time elapsed from shipment to the smelter and the final settlement with the smelter, we must estimate the prices at which sales of our metals will be settled. Previously recorded sales are adjusted to estimated settlement metals prices until final settlement by the smelter. Revenue is recognized, net of treatment and refining charges, from a sale when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the price is determinable, the product has been delivered, the title has been transferred to the customer and collection of the sales price is reasonably assured. Concentrate sales are initially recorded based on 100% of the provisional sales prices. Until final settlement occurs, adjustments to the provisional sales prices are made to take into account the mark-to-market changes based on the forward prices for the estimated month of settlement. For changes in metal quantities upon receipt of new information and assay, the provisional sales quantities are adjusted as well. The principal risks associated with recognition of sales on a provisional basis include metal price fluctuations between the date initially recorded and the date of final settlement. If a significant decline in metal prices occurs between the provisional pricing date and the final settlement-date, it is reasonably possible that the Company could be required to return a portion of the sales proceeds received based on the provisional invoice.
The Companys sales based on a provisional sales price contain an embedded derivative that is required to be separated from the host contract for accounting purposes. The host contract is the receivable from the sale of the concentrates at the forward London Metal Exchange price at the time of sale. The embedded derivative, which does not qualify for hedge accounting, is marked to market through earnings each period prior to final settlement.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of all cash balances and highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less. Because of the short maturity of these investments, the carrying amounts approximate their fair value.
Facilities and Equipment
Expenditures for new facilities or equipment and expenditures that extend the useful lives of existing facilities or equipment are capitalized and recorded at cost. The facilities and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method at rates sufficient to depreciate such costs over the estimated productive lives, which do not exceed the related estimated mine lives, of such facilities based on proven and probable reserves.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of average costs incurred or estimated net realizable value. Major types of inventories include materials and supplies and metals product inventory, which is determined by the stage at which the ore is in the production process (stockpiled ore, work in process and finished goods).
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Materials and supplies inventory are valued at the lower of average cost or net realizable value.
Stockpiled ore inventory represents ore that has been mined, hauled to the surface, and is available for further processing. Stockpiles are measured by estimating the number of tons added and removed from the stockpile, the number of contained metal ounces or pounds (based on assay data) and the estimated metallurgical recovery rates (based on the expected processing method). Stockpile ore tonnages are verified by periodic surveys. Costs are allocated to a stockpile based on relative values of material stockpiled and processed using current mining costs incurred up to the point of stockpiling the ore, including applicable overhead, depreciation, depletion and amortization relating to mining operations, and removed at each stockpiles average cost per recoverable unit.
Work in process inventory represents materials that are currently in the process of being converted to a saleable product and includes inventories in our milling process. In-process material is measured based on assays of the material fed into the process and the projected recoveries of the respective plants. In-process inventories are valued at the average cost of the material fed into the process attributable to the source material coming from the mines and stockpiles, plus the in-process conversion costs, including applicable depreciation relating to the process facilities incurred to that point in the process.
Finished goods inventory includes doré and concentrates at our operations, doré in transit to refiners and bullion in our accounts at refineries. Inventories are valued at the lower of full cost of production or net realizable value based on current metals prices.
Properties, Plants and Equipment
Expenditures for new facilities or equipment and expenditures that extend the useful lives of existing facilities or equipment are capitalized and recorded at cost. The facilities and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method at rates sufficient to depreciate such costs over the estimated productive lives.
Costs are capitalized when it has been determined an ore body can be economically developed as a result of establishing proven and probable reserves. The development stage begins at new projects when our management and/or Board of Directors makes the decision to bring a mine into commercial production, and ends when the production stage, or exploitation of reserves, begins. Expenditures incurred during the development and production stages for new facilities, new assets or expenditures that extend the useful lives of existing facilities and major mine development expenditures are capitalized, including primary development costs such as costs of building access ways, shaft sinking, lateral development, drift development, ramps and infrastructure developments.
Costs for exploration, secondary development at operating mines, and maintenance and repairs on capitalized property, plant and equipment are charged to operations as incurred. Exploration costs include those relating to activities carried out (a) in search of previously unidentified mineral deposits, (b) at undeveloped concessions, or (c) at operating mines already containing proven and probable reserves, where a determination remains pending as to whether new target deposits outside of the existing reserve areas can be economically developed. Secondary development costs are incurred for preparation of an ore body for production in a specific ore block, stope or work area, providing a relatively short-lived benefit only to the mine area they relate to, and not to the ore body as a whole.
When assets are retired or sold, the costs and related allowances for depreciation and amortization are eliminated from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in current period net income (loss). Idle facilities placed on standby basis are carried at the lower of net carrying value or estimated net realizable value.
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Proven and Probable Ore Reserves
At least annually, management reviews the reserves used to estimate the quantities and grades of ore at our mines which we believe can be recovered and sold economically. Managements calculations of proven and probable ore reserves are based on engineering and geological estimates, including future metals prices and operating costs. From time to time, management obtains external audits of reserves. To date, we have not obtained any third party report regarding potential reserves on our owned and leased property at War Eagle Mountain, and accordingly we have not estimated that there are any proven or probable reserves on our property.
Reserve estimates will change as existing reserves are depleted through production and as production costs and/or metals prices change. A significant drop in metals prices may reduce reserves by making some portion of such ore uneconomic to develop and produce. Changes in reserves may also reflect that actual grades of ore processed may be different from stated reserve grades because of variation in grades in areas mined, mining dilution and other factors. Estimated reserves, particularly for properties that have not yet commenced production, may require revision based on actual production experience. It is reasonably possible that certain of our estimates of proven and probable ore reserves will change in the near term, which could result in a change to estimated future cash flows, associated carrying values of the asset and amortization rates in future reporting periods, among other things.
Declines in the market prices of metals, increased production or capital costs, reduction in the grade or tonnage of the deposit or an increase in the dilution of the ore or reduced recovery rates may render ore reserves uneconomic to exploit unless the utilization of forward sales contracts or other hedging techniques are sufficient to offset such effects. If our realized price for the metals we produce were to decline substantially below the levels set for calculation of reserves for an extended period, there could be material delays in the development of new projects, net losses, reduced cash flow, restatements or reductions in reserves and asset write-downs in the applicable accounting periods. Reserves should not be interpreted as assurances of mine life or of the profitability of current or future operations. No assurance can be given that the estimate of the amount of metal or the indicated level of recovery of these metals will be realized.
To date, we have not obtained any third party report regarding potential reserves on our owned and leased property at War Eagle Mountain, and accordingly we have not estimated that there are any proven or probable reserves on our property.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Capitalized costs are depreciated or depleted using the straight-line method or unit-of-production method at rates sufficient to depreciate such costs over the shorter of estimated productive lives of such facilities or the useful life of the individual assets. Productive lives do not exceed the useful life of the individual asset. Determination of expected useful lives for amortization calculations are made on a property-by-property or asset-by-asset basis at least annually. Our estimates for mineral reserves are a key component in determining our units of production depreciation rates. Our estimates of proven and probable ore reserves may change, possibly in the near term, resulting in changes to depreciation, depletion and amortization rates in future reporting periods.
Undeveloped mineral interests are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives taking into account residual values. At such time as an undeveloped mineral interest is converted to proven and probable reserves, the remaining unamortized basis is amortized on a unit-of-production basis as described above.
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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
We review and evaluate our long-lived assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. An impairment is considered to exist if the total estimated future cash flows on an undiscounted basis are less than the carrying amount of the assets, including goodwill, if any. An impairment loss is measured and recorded based on discounted estimated future cash flows. Future cash flows are estimated based on quantities of recoverable minerals, expected gold and other commodity prices (considering current and historical prices, price trends and related factors), production levels and operating costs of production and capital, all based on life-of-mine plans. Existing proven and probable reserves and value beyond proven and probable reserves, including mineralization other than proven and probable reserves and other material that is not part of the measured, indicated or inferred resource base, are included when determining the fair value of mine site reporting units at acquisition and, subsequently, in determining whether the assets are impaired. The term recoverable minerals refers to the estimated amount of gold or other commodities that will be obtained after taking into account losses during ore processing and treatment. Estimates of recoverable minerals from such exploration stage mineral interests are risk adjusted based on managements relative confidence in such materials. In estimating future cash flows, assets are grouped at the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of future cash flows from other asset groups. Our estimate of future cash flows is based on numerous assumptions and it is possible that actual future cash flows will be significantly different than the estimates, as actual future quantities of recoverable minerals, gold and other commodity prices, production levels and operating costs of production and capital are each subject to significant risks and uncertainties.
Goodwill
We evaluate, on at least an annual basis during the fourth quarter, the carrying amount of goodwill to determine whether current events and circumstances indicate that such carrying amount may no longer be recoverable. To accomplish this, we compare the estimated fair value of our reporting units to their carrying amounts. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, we compare the implied fair value of the reporting units goodwill to its carrying amount, and any excess of the carrying value over the fair value is charged to earnings. Our fair value estimates are based on numerous assumptions and it is possible that actual fair value will be significantly different than the estimates, as actual future quantities of recoverable minerals, gold and other commodity prices, production levels and operating costs of production and capital are each subject to significant risks and uncertainties.
Stock Based Compensation
We have issued and may issue stock in lieu of cash for certain transactions. The fair value of the stock, which is based on comparable cash purchases, third party quotations, or the value of services, whichever is more readily determinable, is used to value the transaction
Use of Estimates
Our Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of our Financial Statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Financial Statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Accordingly, actual results may differ significantly from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Basic and Diluted Per Common Share
Under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 128, Earnings Per Share, basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares assumed to be outstanding during the period of computation. Diluted earnings per share is computed similar to basic earnings per share except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the potential common shares had been issued and if the additional common shares were dilutive. Because we have has incurred net losses, basic and diluted loss per share are the same since additional potential common shares would be anti-dilutive.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to investors.
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ITEM 3. PROPERTIES.
A description of our mining properties is included in Item 1. Description of Business and is incorporated herein by reference.
We also lease office space at 1385 Broadway, New York, under a lease that runs from October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2011 at a rate of $3,060 per month. Under the lease, we issued the lessor 1,250,000 shares of our common stock valued at $110,160 at the inception of the lease as payment of rent for the entire lease term.
We also lease warehouse space in Melba, Idaho for use in storing mining equipment. The lease is an oral, month-to-month lease which provides for lease payments of $2,000 per month.
We believe that we have satisfactory title to the properties owned and used in our business, subject to liens for taxes not yet payable, liens incident to minor encumbrances, liens for credit arrangements and easements and restrictions that do not materially detract from the value of these properties, our interests in these properties, or the use of these properties in our business. We believe that our properties are adequate and suitable for us to conduct business in the future.
ITEM 4. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.
The following table sets forth certain information, as of June 30, 2009, with respect to the beneficial ownership of our common stock by (i) all of our directors, (ii) each of our executive officers named in the Summary Compensation Table, (iii) all of our directors and named executive officers as a group, and (iv) all persons known to us to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent (5%) of any class of our voting securities.
(1) Based upon 131,052,565 shares of Class A Common Stock issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2009, and 2,137,446 shares of Class B Common Stock issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2009.
(2) New Vision Financial, Ltd.s shares include 52,632 shares of Class A Common Stock owned outright, as well as 8,972,947 shares of Class A Common Stock which it has the present right to acquire under notes which are convertible into common stock at its election. The notes have an aggregate principal amount of $597,850, and are convertible at various prices based on the market value of the Class A Common Stock on the date of issuance.
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Equity Compensation Plan Information
The following table provides information as of December 31, 2008 about our outstanding compensation plans under which shares of stock have been authorized:
ITEM 5. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
Listed below are the directors and executive officers of the Company.
|
Name |
Age |
Present Positions with Company |
|
Pierre Quilliam |
71 |
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
|
Allan Breitkreuz |
42 |
Executive Vice President of Finance and Development, Director |
|
Denise Quilliam |
71 |
Secretary/Director |
The following information sets forth the backgrounds and business experience of the directors and executive officers.
Pierre Quilliam has served as our chief executive officer and a member of our board since our formation on October 15, 2007. Prior to that, Mr. Quilliam was a board member and chief financial officer of Dicut, our former corporate parent from 2001 to January 2006, and chairman and chief executive officer of Dicut from January 2006 to October 2007. In addition to his services as our office and director, Mr. Quilliam has been a director and officer of Goldcorp since November 2003. From 1975 to 1980, Mr. Quilliam established and operated Outico, Ltd., a reseller of industrial tools and equipment. From 1980 to the present, Mr. Quilliam has established and managed numerous companies in various capacities, including finance, consulting, accounting and management.
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Allan Breitkreuz has served as our vice president and a member of our board since November 1, 2008. In addition to his services as our office and director, Mr. Breitkreuz has been a director of Goldcorp since 2005, and its Vice President of Finance and Development since September 9, 2006. From 2002 to 2008, Mr. Breitkreuz was an officer and director of Warner International Networks and Extend a Pop, which provided dial up internet access. Mr. Breitkreuz majored in commercial and business financial administration at Brock University in Ontario, Canada, but did not receive a degree.
Denise Quilliam has served as a member of our board since October 30, 2007. On July 1, 2009, Ms. Quilliam became our corporate secretary. Other than her employment with us, Ms. Quilliam serves as a director of four private Canadian companies involved in real estate and finance, but has otherwise not been employed during the last five years. Ms. Quilliam received a B.S. degree in Teaching from the Ignace Bourget College in Quebec in 1957.
Mr. and Ms. Quilliam are married to each other.
None of the above directors and executive officers has been involved in any legal proceedings as listed in Regulation S-K, Section 401(f).
Board Of Directors
Our board currently consists of three directors. During 2008, our board of directors had 33 meetings. All directors attended every meeting held during the time in which they served as directors. There have been no material changes to the procedures by which security holders may recommend nominees to the board of directors.
Board Committees
We do not have an audit, nominating or compensation committee. We intend, however, to establish an audit committee and a compensation committee of our Board of Directors in the future, once we have independent directors. We envision that the audit committee will be primarily responsible for reviewing the services performed by our independent auditor, evaluating our accounting policies and our system of internal controls. The compensation committee will be primarily responsible for reviewing and approving our salary and benefits policies (including stock options) and other compensation of our executive officers.
We do not have an audit committee financial expert on our board because we do not have any independent directors.
Code of Ethics
Our Board of Directors has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics which is filed herewith as Exhibit 14.
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ITEM 6. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
The following table sets forth the compensation earned by our named Executive Officers during the last three fiscal years and other officers who received compensation in excess of $100,000 during any of the last three fiscal years. In accordance with Item 402(a)(5), we have omitted certain columns from the table required by Item 402(c).
Summary Compensation Table
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Name and Principal Position |
Year |
Salary $ |
Bonus $ |
Other $ |
Total $ |
|
Pierre Quilliam, Chairman, CEO and CFO (1) |
2008 2007 |
$ 125,000 $ 26,042 |
$ -- $ 98,958 |
$ 46,299 (2) $ -- |
$ 156,250 $ 125,000 |
(1)
Mr. Quilliams compensation is based upon an employment agreement dated October 15, 2007, which provides for a base salary of $125,000 per year, plus a bonus of $98,958 in 2007.
(2)
Mr. Quilliam received other compensation of $31,250 in 2008 as a result of payments we made to settle a tax debt incurred in connection with his role as an officer of Dicut, our former corporate parent. Mr. Quilliam also received other compensation of $15,049 in 2008 as a result of car lease payments made on Mr. Quilliams behalf under his employment agreement.
We did not grant any stock options or stock appreciation rights to our named executive officers in the last fiscal year, other than as described above. We did not make any award to any named executive officer under any long-term incentive plan in the last fiscal year. We did not reprice any options or stock appreciation rights during the last fiscal year.
Employment Agreements
We entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Quilliam on October 15, 2007, which provides as follows:
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Mr. Quilliam serves as our chief executive officer and our chief financial officer.
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That Mr. Quilliam is entitled to a base salary of $125,000 per year, plus a bonus of $98,958 in 2007;
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The term of the agreement is one year, two and a half months (or until December 31, 2008), but automatically renews for successive terms equal to the initial term unless it is terminated at least thirty days before any expiration date;
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Mr. Quilliam is entitled to health, dental, long term disability and life insurance, to the extent provided to all of our employees pursuant to such plans and programs that we may adopt from time to time, and the use of two rental cars, the combined cost of which shall not exceed $2,000 per month; and
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Mr. Quilliams employment is subject to standard provisions requiring that he maintain the confidentiality of our information, and prohibiting his competition with us or soliciting our employees during and after the termination of their employment with us.
We entered into an employment agreement with Denise Quilliam dated July 1, 2009. The terms are identical to our employment agreement with Mr. Quilliam, except that her base salary is $85,000, her title is Secretary, and her original term is for one year and six months (or until December 31, 2010).
Director Compensation
|
Name |
Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) |
Stock Awards ($) |
Option Awards ($) |
Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($) |
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings ($) |
All Other Compensation ($) |
Total ($) |
|
Allan Breitkreuz |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Pierre Quilliam |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Denise Quilliam |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
We do not have any policy regarding the compensation of directors and have paid no compensation for director services in the last two years.
ITEM 7. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE.
On October 11, 2007, Goldcorp leased its mineral rights on War Eagle Mountain to us. Under the lease, we are responsible for all mining activities on War Eagle Mountain, and we are obligated to pay Goldcorp annual lease payments of $1,000,000, payable on a monthly basis, a monthly non-accountable expense reimbursement of $10,000 during any month in which ore is mined from the leased premises, and a royalty of 15% of all amounts we receive from the processing of ore mined from the properties. The lease provides that lease payments must commence April 1, 2008, but that we may extend the commencement date to July 1, 2009, in which event the lease term will be extended by an equal amount of time.
As of December 31, 2008 and June 30, 2009, Goldcorp owed us $20,128 and $35,895, respectively, for sums we had advanced to Goldcorp. The amounts are non-interest bearing, unsecured demand loans.
Pierre Quilliam, our chairman and chief executive officer, is also the chairman and chief executive officer of Goldcorp. Mr. Breitkreuz, who is and officer and director of us, is also an officer and director of Goldcorp.
Pierre Quilliam has made loans to us from time to time. The loans are non-interest bearing, unsecured demand loans. The amount outstanding to Mr. Quilliam at December 31, 2007, December 31, 2008 and June 30, 2009 was $338,113, $171,037 and $119,828, respectively.
On November 2, 2007, we issued 1,737,946 shares of Class A Common Stock and 1,737,946 shares of Class B Common Stock to Denise Quilliam for consulting services valued at $278,072, or $0.08 per share. Denise Quilliam is the spouse of Pierre Quilliam. At the time of the issuance, Ms. Quilliam was one of our directors.
On November 2, 2007, we issued 30,700 shares of Class A Common Stock to Q-Prompt, Inc. for computer services valued at $2,456, or $0.08 per share. During 2008 we issued 251,051 of Class A Common Stock to Q-Prompt, Inc. for computer services valued at $18,250 in various transactions. During the six months ended June 30, 2009 we issued 266,910 of Class A Common Stock to Q-Prompt, Inc. for computer services valued at $9,995. Q-Prompt, Inc. is owned by the son of Mr. and Ms. Quilliam.
On November 11, 2008, we issued 40,981 shares of Class A Common Stock to Pascale Tutt for promotional merchandise valued at $3,074. Ms. Tutt is the daughter of Mr. and Ms. Quilliam.
On December 13, 2007, we issued 32,750 shares of Class A Common Stock to Pierre Quilliam for an expense reimbursement totaling $2,620, or $0.08 per share. On January 15, 2008, we issued 87,500 shares of Class A Common Stock to Pierre Quilliam for an expense reimbursement totaling $11,375, or $0.13 per share.
As of December 31, 2008 and June 30, 2009, Allan Breitkreuz, an officer and director of us, owed us $120,900 and $140,400, respectively. The amounts are non-interest bearing, unsecured demand loans.
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In 2008 and from January 1, 2009 to June 30, 2009, we had paid $31,250 and $10,000 in taxes owed by Mr. Quilliam, which were incurred in connection with his role as officer of Dicut, our former corporate parent. In 2008, we issued 3,500,000 shares of Class A Common Stock to HEM Mutual Assurance, LLC to settle a legal claim against us and Mr. Quilliam arising out its prior investment in Dicut, our former parent.
From 2007 to 2009, we have issued various notes to investors to raise capital. The notes have a term of two years, bear interest at 7% per annum payable monthly, and are convertible into Class A Common Stock at the market price on the date of issuance of the note. Erna Breitkreuz, the mother of Allan Breitkreuz, has purchased $56,000 of convertible notes in the offering. Sherrie Breitkreuz, the sister of Allan Breitkreuz, has purchased $13,000 of convertible notes in the offering.
ITEM 8. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
We are not parties to any material legal proceedings at this time.
ITEM 9. MARKET PRICE OF AND DIVIDENDS ON THE REGISTRANTS COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
During 2007 and 2008, our common stock was traded on the Pink Sheets under the symbol SFMI. The following table summarizes the low and high prices for our common stock for each of the calendar quarters of 2007 and 2008.
|
2007 |
2008 |
|||
|
High |
Low |
High |
Low |
|
|
First Quarter |
- |
- |
0.15 |
0.03 |
|
Second Quarter |
- |
- |
0.10 |
0.04 |
|
Third Quarter |
- |
- |
0.165 |
0.065 |
|
Fourth Quarter |
0.35 |
0.045 |
0.088 |
0.04 |
There were 131 shareholders of record of the common stock as of June 30, 2009. This number does not include an indeterminate number of shareholders whose shares are held by brokers in street name.
Our common stock is subject to rules adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") regulating broker dealer practices in connection with transactions in "penny stocks." Those disclosure rules applicable to "penny stocks" require a broker dealer, prior to a transaction in a "penny stock" not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a standardized disclosure document prepared by the Commission. That disclosure document advises an investor that investment in "penny stocks" can be very risky and that the investor's salesperson or broker is not an impartial advisor, but rather paid to sell the shares. The disclosure contains further warnings for the investor to exercise caution in connection with an investment in "penny stocks," to independently investigate the security, as well as the salesperson the investor is working with and to understand the risky nature of an investment in this security. The broker dealer must also provide the customer with certain other information and must make a special written determination that the "penny stock" is a suitable investment for the purchaser, and receive the purchaser's written agreement to the transaction. Further, the rules require that, following the proposed transaction, the broker provide the customer with monthly account statements containing market information about the prices of the securities. These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in the secondary market for our common stock. Many brokers may be unwilling to engage in transactions in our common stock because of the added disclosure requirements, thereby making it more difficult for stockholders to dispose of their shares.
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Dividend Policy
We have not declared any cash dividends on our Common Stock during our fiscal years ended on December 31, 2008 or 2007. Our Board of Directors has made no determination to date to declare cash dividends during the foreseeable future, but is not likely to do so. There are no restrictions on our ability to pay dividends.
ITEM 10. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES.
We issued shares of our common stock in the following transactions in the last three years:
Shares Issued in Holding Company Reorganization : We were formed on October 15, 2007 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dicut Holdings, Inc. (Dicut). On October 15, 2007, Dicut completed a holding company reorganization pursuant to Section 251(g) of the Delaware General Corporation Law, under which it merged with and into Dicut KLM, Inc. (KLM), which was our wholly-owned subsidiary. Under the merger, one share of our capital stock was issued in exchange for each outstanding share of common stock of Dicut of the same class (i.e., one share of our Class A Common Stock was issued in exchange for each share of Class A Common Stock of Dicut). As a result of the holding company reorganization, Dicut ceased to exist and KLM remained our wholly-owned subsidiary. After the reorganization, we disposed of KLM for nominal consideration. The issuance of the shares in the reorganization was exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 145 and various no action letters issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Shares Issued in Minex Acquisition : On September 21, 2008, we issued 3,846,154 shares of Class A Common Stock to acquire all mineral, mining and access rights to two mining claims on War Eagle Mountain, covering 18.877 total acres, as well as claims for four mill site locations and the Sinker Tunnel location. The shares were valued at $376,923, which was the market price on the date of the acquisition. The shares were issued pursuant to the "private placement" exemption under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act. The issuances did not involve a public offering of securities, as the shares were not offered or sold by means of any form of general solicitation or general advertising. In our judgment, the recipient had knowledge of our assets, liabilities and business plan, and such information about us as was necessary to make an informed investment decision. A legend was placed on the stock certificates stating that the securities have not been registered under the Securities Act and could not be sold or otherwise transferred without an effective registration or an exemption therefrom.
Shares Issued in Deep Rock, Inc. Acquisition : On January 23, 2009 we issued 7,719,235 shares of Class A Common Stock to purchase 100% of the outstanding common stock of Deep Rock, Inc, an Idaho corporation. The shares were valued at $355,085, which was the market price on the date of the acquisition. The shares were issued pursuant to the "private placement" exemption under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act. The issuances did not involve a public offering of securities, as the shares were not offered or sold by means of any form of general solicitation or general advertising. In our judgment, the recipient had knowledge of our assets, liabilities and business plan, and such information about us as was necessary to make an informed investment decision. A legend was placed on the stock certificates stating that the securities have not been registered under the Securities Act and could not be sold or otherwise transferred without an effective registration or an exemption therefrom.
Shares Issued for Office Rent : In 2008, we issued 1,250,000 shares of Class A Common Stock to pay all of the rent due under a lease of office space in New York for three years. The shares were valued at $110,160, which was the amount of rent payable for the entire term of the lease. The shares were issued pursuant to the "private placement" exemption under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act. The issuances did not involve a public offering of securities, as the shares were not offered or sold by means of any form of general solicitation or general advertising. In our judgment, the recipient had knowledge of our assets, liabilities and business plan, and such information about us as was necessary to make an informed investment decision.
Shares Issued for Expense Reimbursements
: In 2007, we issued 32,750 shares of Class A Common Stock to Mr. Quilliam for expense reimbursements totaling $2,620. In 2008, we issued 87,500 shares of Class A Common Stock to Mr. Quilliam for expense reimbursements totaling $11,375. The shares were valued at the market price on the date of the issuance. The shares were issued pursuant to the "private placement" exemption under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act. The issuances did not involve a public offering of securities, as the shares were not offered or sold by means of any form of general solicitation or general advertising. As our chairman and chief executive officer at the time, Mr. Quilliam had knowledge of our assets, liabilities and business plan, and such information about us as was necessary to make an informed investment decision. A legend was placed on the stock certificates stating that the securities have not been registered under the Securities Act and could not be sold or otherwise transferred without an effective registration or an exemption there from.
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Convertible Note Issuances : In 2007, we commenced an offering of convertible notes to raise capital. The notes have a term of two years, bear interest at 7% per annum payable monthly, and are convertible into Class A Common Stock at the market price on the date of issuance of the note. In 2007, we issued $28,000 of notes to two investors. In 2008, we issued $1,629,950 of notes to nine investors. From January 1, 2009 to June 30, 2009, we had issued $265,000 of notes to four investors. In 2008, we issued 7,107,716 shares of our Class A Common Stock upon conversion of notes with an aggregate principal amount of $373,500. The convertible notes, and the shares issued upon conversion of certain notes, were issued pursuant to the "private placement" exemption under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act. The issuances did not involve a public offering of securities, as the securities were not offered or sold by means of any form of general solicitation or general advertising. In our judgment, the recipients had knowledge of our assets, liabilities and business plan, and such information about us as was necessary to make an informed investment decision. A legend was placed on the notes and stock certificates stating that the securities have not been registered under the Securities Act and could not be sold or otherwise transferred without an effective registration or an exemption therefrom.
Shares Issued for Consulting Services : We have issued shares for consulting services in the following transactions:
·
In 2007, we issued 11,294,995 shares of Class A Common Stock and 1,737,946 shares of Class B Common Stock to various vendors for consulting services valued at $658,624 and $139,062, respectively.
·
In 2008, we issued 33,780,847 shares of Class A Common Stock to various vendors for consulting services valued at $2,360,231, of which $404,840 has been classified as prepaid expenses.
·
In 2009, we issued 2,076,849 shares of Class A Common Stock to various vendors for consulting services valued at $53,100.
All shares issued for consulting services were valued at the market price on the date of the issuance. The shares were originally issued in the belief that the issuance was exempt under Rule 701. We have since learned that many of the shares issued for services would not qualify for Rule 701, because for example we had exceeded the volume limitations in Rule 701 or issued the shares to persons other than natural persons. Accordingly, we alternatively claim the "private placement" exemption under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act for all of the shares issued for services. The issuances did not involve a public offering of securities, as the shares were not offered or sold by means of any form of general solicitation or general advertising. In our judgment, the recipients had knowledge of our assets, liabilities and business plan, and such information about us as was necessary to make an informed investment decision.
Shares Issued for Accounts Payable : In July 2009, we issued 6,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock to a vendor in payment of accounts payable valued at $180,000. The shares were originally issued in the belief that the issuance was exempt under Rule 701. We have since learned that the issuance of the shares would not qualify for Rule 701, because for example we had exceeded the volume limitations in Rule 701. Accordingly, we alternatively claim the "private placement" exemption under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act for all of the shares issued for services. The issuances did not involve a public offering of securities, as the shares were not offered or sold by means of any form of general solicitation or general advertising. In our judgment, the recipient had knowledge of our assets, liabilities and business plan, and such information about us as was necessary to make an informed investment decision.
Shares Issued to Settle Potential Litigation Claim : In June 2008, we issued 3,500,000 shares of Class A Common Stock to HEM Mutual Assurance, LLC to settle a legal claim against us and Mr. Quilliam arising out of its investment in Dicut, our former corporate parent. While we believed we had good defenses to any suit, we determined that the cost of defending any claim would exceed the cost of the settlement. The shares were valued at $81,700, which was the market price on the date of the issuance. The shares were originally issued in the belief that the issuance was exempt under Rule 701. We have since learned that the issuance of the shares would not qualify for Rule 701, because for example we had exceeded the volume limitations in Rule 701 and the recipient was not a natural person. Accordingly, we alternatively claim the "private placement" exemption under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act for all of the shares issued for services. The issuances did not involve a public offering of securities, as the shares were not offered or sold by means of any form of general solicitation or general advertising. In our judgment, the recipient had knowledge of our assets, liabilities and business plan, and such information about us as was necessary to make an informed investment decision.
We affected a 1 for 200 reverse split of its Common Stock on November 1, 2007. All share amounts are after giving effect to the reverse split.
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ITEM 11. DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANTS SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED.
We are authorized to issue 500,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share, and 12,500,000 shares of Class B Common Stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share. As of July 20, 2009, there were 143,129,414 and 2,137,446 shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock issued and outstanding, respectively.
Each outstanding share of Class A Common Stock is entitled to one vote, either in person or by proxy, on all matters that may be voted upon by the owners thereof at meetings of the stockholders, while each outstanding share of Class B Common Stock is entitled to forty votes, either in person or by proxy, on all matters that may be voted upon by the owners thereof at meetings of the stockholders. Holders of our Common Stock
(iv)
have equal ratable rights to dividends from funds legally available therefore, if declared by our Board of Directors,
(v)
are entitled to share ratably in all our assets available for distribution to holders of common stock upon our liquidation, dissolution or winding up;
(vi)
do not have preemptive, subscription or conversion rights or redemption or sinking fund provisions;
(vii)
are entitled to one non-cumulative vote per share on all matters on which stockholders may vote at all meetings of our stockholders other than for directors; and
(viii)
are entitled to one cumulative vote per share in the election of directors.
All of our outstanding shares of Common Stock are validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.
Signature Stock Transfer, Inc. serves as transfer agent for our common stock.
ITEM 12. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS.
Under Article Ten of our Certificate of Incorporation, we are required to indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, any and all persons whom it has the power to indemnify under Section 145, which generally includes any person who was or is made or is threatened to be made a party or is otherwise involved in any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, by reason of the fact that he or she, or a person for whom he or she is the legal representative, is or was a director or officer of ours or, while a director or officer of ours, is or was serving at our request as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, against all liability and loss suffered and expenses (including attorneys fees) reasonably incurred by such person. The indemnification provided by our Certificate of Incorporation shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which those indemnified may be entitled under any Bylaw, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise, both as to action in his official capacity and as to action in another capacity while holding such office, and shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director, officer, employee, or agent and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, and administrators of such a person.
Article Nine of our Certificate of Incorporation limits the personal liability of our directors to the fullest extent permitted by the provisions of Section 102(b)(7) of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to our directors, officers and controlling persons pursuant to the foregoing, or otherwise, we have been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933 and is, therefore, unenforceable.
At the present, there is no pending litigation or proceeding involving one of our directors or officers as to which indemnification is being sought nor are aware of any threatened litigation that may result in claims for indemnification by any officer or director. We do not currently maintain directors and officers liability insurance.
ITEM 13. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
The financial information required by Regulation S-X is attached hereto as Exhibits A and B . As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the supplementary financial information required by Item 302 of Regulation S-K.
ITEM 14. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
During the two fiscal years ended December 31, 2008, there has not been any change in accountants, or any disagreement on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosures or auditing scope or procedure with our auditors. In January 2009, we retained W.T. Uniack & Co. CPA's P.C. as our independent auditor. Prior to the retention of W.T. Uniack & Co. CPA's P.C., we had not had an independent auditor since our formation on October 15, 2007.
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ITEM 15. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(a)
The financial statements filed herewith are:
(i)
Audited financial statements of Silver Falcon Mining, Inc. as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, and for the year ended December 31, 2008 and from October 15, 2007 (inception) to December 31, 2007, including a balance sheet, statement of operations, statement of cash flows, and statement of changes in stockholders deficit.
(ii)
Unaudited financial statements of Silver Falcon Mining, Inc. as of June 30, 2009, and for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, including a balance sheet, statement of operations, and statement of cash flows.
(b)
The following exhibits are filed as part of this registration statement:
|
Exhibit Number |
Description of Exhibits |
|
2.1 |
Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among Dicut Holdings, Inc., Silver Falcon Mining, Inc. and Dicut KLM, Inc. dated October 12, 2007 |
|
3.1 |
Certificate of Incorporation of Silver Falcon Mining, Inc., a Delaware corporation, dated October 11, 2007 |
|
3.2 |
Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation dated October 15, 2007 |
|
3.3 |
By-Laws |
|
4.1 |
Form of Class A Common Stock certificate |
|
4.2 |
Form of Convertible Promissory Note |
|
10.1 |
Employment Agreement of Pierre Quilliam |
|
10.2 |
Employment Agreement of Denise Quilliam |
|
10.3 |
Lease Agreement between Goldcorp Holdings Co. and Silver Falcon Mining, Inc., dated October 11, 2007 |
|
14 |
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics |
|
11* |
Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preference Dividends |
|
21 |
Subsidiaries of Registrant |
|
23 |
Consent of W.T. Uniack & Co. CPA's P.C. |
*
Included within financial statements.
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REPORTS TO SECURITIES HOLDERS
We have filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form 10 under the Securities Act with respect to the issuance of shares of our common stock being offered by this registration statement. We are not currently subject to the informational requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. As a result of the offering of the shares of our common stock, we will become subject to the informational requirements of the Exchange Act, and, in accordance therewith, will file quarterly and annual reports and other information with the SEC; and send a copy of our annual report together with audited financial statements to each of our shareholders. The registration statement, such reports and other information can be inspected and copied at the Public Reference Room of the SEC located at 100 F Street N.E., Washington D.C. 20549. Copies of such materials, including copies of all or any portion of the registration statement, can be obtained from the Public Reference Room of the SEC at prescribed rates. You can call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 to obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room. Such materials may also be accessed electronically by means of the SEC's home page on the internet (http://www.sec.gov).
SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 12 of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this Form 10 to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
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SILVER FALCON MINING, INC. |
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|
Dated: August 14, 2009 |
/s/ Pierre Quilliam |
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Pierre Quilliam, Chief Executive Officer |
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EXHIBIT A
SILVER FALCON MINING, INC.
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008 AND THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 15, 2007 (INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 2007
WITH AUDIT REPORT OF REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
F-1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
F-2
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Board of Directors
Silver Falcon Mining, Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Silver Falcon Mining, Inc. (the Company) (An Exploration Stage Company) as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 and the related statements of operations, stockholders deficit, and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2008 and the period from October 15, 2007 (inception) to December 31, 2007. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatements. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the results of its operations and changes in stockholders deficit and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2008 and the period from October 15, 2007 (inception) to December 31, 2007, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
As discussed in Note 12 of the notes to the accompanying financial statements, the financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in the footnotes, the Company does not currently have any revenue is dependent on the deferral of salaries and loans from management and a shareholder to pay operating expenses. Those conditions raise substantial doubt about the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ W.T. Uniack & Co. CPA's P.C.
W.T. Uniack & Co. CPA's P.C.
Alpharetta, Georgia
August 6, 2009
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SILVER FALCON MINING, INC.
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 2008 and 2007
See accompanying notes to financial statements
F-5
SILVER FALCON MINING, INC.
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008 AND THE PERIOD
FROM OCTOBER 15, 2007 (INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 2007
|
2008 |
2007 |
||
|
Revenue |
$ - |
$ - |
|
|
Expenses |
|||
|
Consulting fees |
$ 1,957,911 |
$ 1,120,571 |
|
|
Mill development expense |
268,124 |
- |
|
|
Tunnel, road, Pit development |
286,907 |
- |
|
|
Salaries and wages |
156,500 |
125,000 |
|
|
Depreciation expense |
15,117 |
- |
|
|
General and administrative |
676,629 |
36,564 |
|
|
3,361,188 |
1,282,135 |
||
|
|
|
||
|
Loss from operations |
(3,361,188) |
(1,282,135) |
|
|
Interest expense |
(38,782) |
(302) |
|
|
Net Loss |
$ (3,399,970) |
$ (1,282,437) |
|
|
Net loss per common share - basic |
$ (0.05) |
$ (0.03) |
|
|
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding |
73,302,400 |
41,225,919 |
|
|
Net loss per common share - fully diluted |
$ (0.04) |
$ (0.03) |
|
|
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding |
82,210,308 |
41,505,593 |
|
F-6
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SILVER FALCON MINING, INC.
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008 AND THE PERIOD
FROM OCTOBER 15, 2007 (INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 2007
|
COMMON STOCK |
COMMON STOCK |
ADDITIONAL |
||||||||
|
SERIES A |
SERIES B |
PAID IN |
ACCUMULATED |
|||||||
|
SHARES |
AMOUNT |
SHARES |
AMOUNT |
CAPITAL |
DEFICIT |
TOTAL |
||||
|
Balance as of October 15, 2007 |
36,944,000 |
$ 3,694 |
399,500 |
$ 40 |
$ (3,694) |
$ - |
$ 40 |
|||
|
Issuance of common stock for services |
11,294,995 |
1,129 |
1,737,946 |
174 |
657,495 |
658,798 |
||||
|
Issuance of common stock for expenses |
32,750 |
3 |
2,617 |
2,620 |
||||||
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
(1,282,437) |
(1,282,437) |
|||
|
Balance as of December 31, 2007 |
48,271,745 |
$ 4,827 |
2,137,446 |
$ 214 |
656,418 |
$ (1,282,437) |
$ (620,978) |
|||
|
Issuance of common stock for services |
33,780,847 |
3,378 |
- |
2,356,853 |
2,360,230 |
|||||
|
Issuance of common stock for rent |
1,250,000 |
125 |
- |
110,035 |
110,160 |
|||||
|
Issuance of common stock for settlement |
3,500,000 |
350 |
81,350 |
81,700 |
||||||
|
Issuance of common stock for expenses |
87,500 |
9 |
11,366 |
11,375 |
||||||
|
Issuance of common stock for notes payable conversions |
7,107,716 |
711 |
- |
372,789 |
373,500 |
|||||
|
Issuance of common stock for purchase of mining properties |
3,846,154 |
385 |
- |
376,538 |
376,923 |
|||||
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
(3,399,970) |
(3,399,970) |
|||
|
Balance as of December 31, 2008 |
97,843,962 |
$ 9,784 |
2,137,446 |
$ 214 |
$ 3,965,349 |
$ (4,682,407) |
$ (707,060) |
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
F-7
SILVER FALCON MINING, INC.
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008 AND THE PERIOD
FROM OCTOBER 15, 2007 (INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 2007
|
2008 |
2007 |
|||
|
Cash flows from operating activities |
||||
|
Net Loss |
$ (3,399,970) |
$ (1,282,437) |
||
|
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
||||
|
Issuance of common stock for services |
2,563,466 |
661,459 |
||
|
Increase (decrease) in operating assets and liabilities: |
||||
|
Depreciation |
15,117 |
- |
||
|
Prepaid expenses |
(441,042) |
- |
||
|
Due from related party |
(141,028) |
- |
||
|
Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
427,810 |
132,930 |
||
|
Accrued interest |
16,402 |
302 |
||
|
Accrued payroll and payroll liabilities |
125,000 |
125,000 |
||
|
Net cash used in operating activities |
(834,247) |
(362,746) |
||
|
Cash flows from investing activities |
||||
|
Purchase of equipment |
(631,994) |
- |
||
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
(631,994) |
- |
||
|
Cash flows from financing activities |
||||
|
Proceeds from note payable |
1,629,950 |
28,000 |
||
|
Proceeds from Directors loans |
- |
338,113 |
||
|
Repayments of Directors loans |
(167,076) |
- |
||
|
Net cash provided by financing activities |
1,462,874 |
366,113 |
||
|
Net increase in cash |
(3,367) |
3,366.77 |
||
|
Cash - beginning of year |
3,367 |
- |
||
|
Cash - end of year |
$ - |
$ 3,367 |
||
|
SUPPLEMENTARY DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH TRANSACTIONS |
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|
Shares issued for notes payable conversion |
373,500 |
- |
||
|
Shares issued for purchase mining properties |
376,923 |
- |
||
See accompanying notes to financial statements
F-8
SILVER FALCON MINING, INC.
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2008 and 2007
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Silver Falcon Mining, Inc. (the Company) was formed in the State of Delaware on October 11th, 2007. On October 15, 2007, we completed a holding company reorganization with Dicut, Inc. (Dicut) pursuant to Section 251(g) of the Delaware General Corporation Law. Dicut previously operated in the information technology business, but ceased operations in 2005.
On October 11, 2007, Goldcorp leased its mineral rights on War Eagle Mountain to us. Under the lease, we are responsible for all mining activities on War Eagle Mountain, and we are obligated to pay Goldcorp annual lease payments of $1,000,000, payable on a monthly basis, a monthly non-accountable expense reimbursement of $10,000 during any month in which ore is mined from the leased premises, and a royalty of 15% of all amounts we receive from the processing of ore mined from the properties. The lease provides that lease payments must commence April 1, 2008, but that we may extend the commencement date to July 1, 2009, in which event the lease term will be extended by an equal amount of time. We currently expect to begin actual operations in October 2009.
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Revenue Recognition
Sales of all metals products sold directly to smelters, including by-product metals, are recorded as revenues when title and risk of loss transfer to the smelter (generally at the time of shipment) at estimated forward prices for the estimated month of settlement. Due to the time elapsed from shipment to the smelter and the final settlement with the smelter, we must estimate the prices at which sales of our metals will be settled. Previously recorded sales are adjusted to estimated settlement metals prices until final settlement by the smelter. Revenue is recognized, net of treatment and refining charges, from a sale when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the price is determinable, the product has been delivered, the title has been transferred to the customer and collection of the sales price is reasonably assured. Concentrate sales are initially recorded based on 100% of the provisional sales prices. Until final settlement occurs, adjustments to the provisional sales prices are made to take into account the mark-to-market changes based on the forward prices for the estimated month of settlement. For changes in metal quantities upon receipt of new information and assay, the provisional sales quantities are adjusted as well. The principal risks associated with recognition of sales on a provisional basis include metal price fluctuations between the date initially recorded and the date of final settlement. If a significant decline in metal prices occurs between the provisional pricing date and the final settlement-date, it is reasonably possible that the Company could be required to return a portion of the sales proceeds received based on the provisional invoice.
The Companys sales based on a provisional sales price contain an embedded derivative that is required to be separated from the host contract for accounting purposes. The host contract is the receivable from the sale of the concentrates at the forward London Metal Exchange price at the time of sale. The embedded derivative, which does not qualify for hedge accounting, is marked to market through earnings each period prior to final settlement.
F-9
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of all cash balances and highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less. Because of the short maturity of these investments, the carrying amounts approximate their fair value.
Investments
Management determines the appropriate classification of its investments in equity securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such determinations at each reporting date. Investments in incorporated entities in which the Companys ownership is greater than 20% and less than 50%, or which the Company does not control through majority ownership or means other than voting rights, are accounted for by the equity method and are included in long-term assets. The Company accounts for its equity security investments as available for sale securities in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (FAS) No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities. The Company periodically evaluates whether declines in fair values of its investments below the Companys carrying value are other-than-temporary in accordance with FSP FAS 115 No. 115-1 and FAS 124-1, The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and its Application to Certain Investments. The Companys policy is to generally treat a decline in the investments quoted market value that has lasted continuously for more than six months as an other-than-temporary decline in value. The Company also monitors its investments for events or changes in circumstances that have occurred that may have a significant adverse effect on the fair value of the investment and evaluates qualitative and quantitative factors regarding the severity and duration of the unrealized loss and the Companys ability to hold the investment until a forecasted recovery occurs to determine if the decline in value of an investment is other-than-temporary. Declines in fair value below the Companys carrying value deemed to be other-than-temporary are charged to earnings. Additional information concerning the Companys equity method and security investments is included in Note 15.
The Company accounts for its investments in auction rate securities in accordance with FAS No. 115. Specifically, when the underlying security of an auction rate security has a stated or contractual maturity date in excess of 90 days, regardless of the frequency of the interest rate reset date, the security is classified as an available-for-sale marketable debt security.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of average costs incurred or estimated net realizable value. Major types of inventories include materials and supplies and metals product inventory, which is determined by the stage at which the ore is in the production process (stockpiled ore, work in process and finished goods).
Materials and supplies inventory are valued at the lower of average cost or net realizable value.
Stockpiled ore inventory represents ore that has been mined, hauled to the surface, and is available for further processing. Stockpiles are measured by estimating the number of tons added and removed from the stockpile, the number of contained metal ounces or pounds (based on assay data) and the estimated metallurgical recovery rates (based on the expected processing method). Stockpile ore tonnages are verified by periodic surveys. Costs are allocated to a stockpile based on relative values of material stockpiled and processed using current mining costs incurred up to the point of stockpiling the ore, including applicable overhead, depreciation, depletion and amortization relating to mining operations, and removed at each stockpile's average cost per recoverable unit.
F-10
Work in process inventory represents materials that are currently in the process of being converted to a saleable product and includes inventories in our milling process. In-process material is measured based on assays of the material fed into the process and the projected recoveries of the respective plants. In-process inventories are valued at the average cost of the material fed into the process attributable to the source material coming from the mines and stockpiles, plus the in-process conversion costs, including applicable depreciation relating to the process facilities incurred to that point in the process.
Finished goods inventory includes doré and concentrates at our operations, doré in transit to refiners and bullion in our accounts at refineries. Inventories are valued at the lower of full cost of production or net realizable value based on current metals prices.
Properties, Plants and Equipment
Expenditures for new facilities or equipment and expenditures that extend the useful lives of existing facilities or equipment are capitalized and recorded at cost. The facilities and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method at rates sufficient to depreciate such costs over the estimated productive lives.
Costs are capitalized when it has been determined an ore body can be economically developed as a result of establishing proven and probable reserves. The development stage begins at new projects when our management and/or Board of Directors makes the decision to bring a mine into commercial production, and ends when the production stage, or exploitation of reserves, begins. Expenditures incurred during the development and production stages for new facilities, new assets or expenditures that extend the useful lives of existing facilities and major mine development expenditures are capitalized, including primary development costs such as costs of building access ways, shaft sinking, lateral development, drift development, ramps and infrastructure developments.
Costs for exploration, secondary development at operating mines, and maintenance and repairs on capitalized property, plant and equipment are charged to operations as incurred. Exploration costs include those relating to activities carried out (a) in search of previously unidentified mineral deposits, (b) at undeveloped concessions, or (c) at operating mines already containing proven and probable reserves, where a determination remains pending as to whether new target deposits outside of the existing reserve areas can be economically developed. Secondary development costs are incurred for preparation of an ore body for production in a specific ore block, stope or work area, providing a relatively short-lived benefit only to the mine area they relate to, and not to the ore body as a whole.
When assets are retired or sold, the costs and related allowances for depreciation and amortization are eliminated from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in current period net income (loss). Idle facilities placed on standby basis are carried at the lower of net carrying value or estimated net realizable value.
F-11
Proven and Probable Ore Reserves
At least annually, management reviews the reserves used to estimate the quantities and grades of ore at our mines which we believe can be recovered and sold economically. Managements calculations of proven and probable ore reserves are based on engineering and geological estimates, including future metals prices and operating costs. From time to time, management obtains external audits of reserves. To date, we have not obtained any third party report regarding potential reserves on our owned and leased property at War Eagle Mountain, and accordingly we have not estimated that there are any proven or probable reserves on our property.
Reserve estimates will change as existing reserves are depleted through production and as production costs and/or metals prices change. A significant drop in metals prices may reduce reserves by making some portion of such ore uneconomic to develop and produce. Changes in reserves may also reflect that actual grades of ore processed may be different from stated reserve grades because of variation in grades in areas mined, mining dilution and other factors. Estimated reserves, particularly for properties that have not yet commenced production, may require revision based on actual production experience. It is reasonably possible that certain of our estimates of proven and probable ore reserves will change in the near term, which could result in a change to estimated future cash flows, associated carrying values of the asset and amortization rates in future reporting periods, among other things.
Declines in the market prices of metals, increased production or capital costs, reduction in the grade or tonnage of the deposit or an increase in the dilution of the ore or reduced recovery rates may render ore reserves uneconomic to exploit unless the utilization of forward sales contracts or other hedging techniques are sufficient to offset such effects. If our realized price for the metals we produce were to decline substantially below the levels set for calculation of reserves for an extended period, there could be material delays in the development of new projects, net losses, reduced cash flow, restatements or reductions in reserves and asset write-downs in the applicable accounting periods. Reserves should not be interpreted as assurances of mine life or of the profitability of current or future operations. No assurance can be given that the estimate of the amount of metal or the indicated level of recovery of these metals will be realized.
To date, we have not obtained any third party report regarding potential reserves on our owned and leased property at War Eagle Mountain, and accordingly we have not estimated that there are any proven or probable reserves on our property.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Capitalized costs are depreciated or depleted using the straight-line method or unit-of-production method at rates sufficient to depreciate such costs over the shorter of estimated productive lives of such facilities or the useful life of the individual assets. Productive lives do not exceed the useful life of the individual asset. Determination of expected useful lives for amortization calculations are made on a property-by-property or asset-by-asset basis at least annually. Our estimates for mineral reserves are a key component in determining our units of production depreciation rates. Our estimates of proven and probable ore reserves may change, possibly in the near term, resulting in changes to depreciation, depletion and amortization rates in future reporting periods.
Undeveloped mineral interests are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives taking into account residual values. At such time as an undeveloped mineral interest is converted to proven and probable reserves, the remaining unamortized basis is amortized on a unit-of-production basis as described above.
F-12
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company reviews and evaluates its long-lived assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. An impairment is considered to exist if the total estimated future cash flows on an undiscounted basis are less than the carrying amount of the assets, including goodwill, if any. An impairment loss is measured and recorded based on discounted estimated future cash flows. Future cash flows are estimated based on quantities of recoverable minerals, expected gold and other commodity prices (considering current and historical prices, price trends and related factors), production levels and operating costs of production and capital, all based on life-of-mine plans. Existing proven and probable reserves and value beyond proven and probable reserves, including mineralization other than proven and probable reserves and other material that is not part of the measured, indicated or inferred resource base, are included when determining the fair value of mine site reporting units at acquisition and, subsequently, in determining whether the assets are impaired. The term recoverable minerals refers to the estimated amount of gold or other commodities that will be obtained after taking into account losses during ore processing and treatment. Estimates of recoverable minerals from such exploration stage mineral interests are risk adjusted based on managements relative confidence in such materials. In estimating future cash flows, assets are grouped at the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of future cash flows from other asset groups. The Companys estimates of future cash flows are based on numerous assumptions and it is possible that actual future cash flows will be significantly different than the estimates, as actual future quantities of recoverable minerals, gold and other commodity prices, production levels and operating costs of production and capital are each subject to significant risks and uncertainties.
Reclamation and Remediation Costs (Asset Retirement Obligations)
At our operating properties, we accrue costs associated with environmental remediation obligations in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 143, Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations. SFAS No. 143 requires us to record a liability for the present value of our estimated environmental remediation costs, and the related asset created with it, in the period in which the liability is incurred. The liability will be accreted and the asset will be depreciated over the life of the related assets. Adjustments for changes resulting from the passage of time and changes to either the timing or amount of the original present value estimate underlying the obligation will be made.
At our non-operating properties, we accrue costs associated with environmental remediation obligations when it is probable that such costs will be incurred and they are reasonably estimable. Estimates for reclamation and other closure costs are prepared in accordance with SFAS No. 5 Accounting for Contingencies, or Statement of Position 96-1 Environmental Remediation Liabilities. Costs of future expenditures for environmental remediation are not discounted to their present value unless subject to a contractually obligated fixed payment schedule. Such costs are based on managements current estimate of amounts to be incurred when the remediation work is performed, within current laws and regulations.
F-13
Future closure, reclamation and environmental-related expenditures are difficult to estimate, in many circumstances, due to the early stage nature of investigations, and uncertainties associated with defining the nature and extent of environmental contamination and the application of laws and regulations by regulatory authorities and changes in reclamation or remediation technology. We periodically review accrued liabilities for such reclamation and remediation costs as evidence becomes available indicating that our liabilities have potentially changed. Changes in estimates at our non-operating properties are reflected in current period net income (loss). Accruals for closure costs, reclamation and environmental matters for operating and nonoperating properties totaled $0 million at December 31, 2008.
Goodwill
The Company evaluates, on at least an annual basis during the fourth quarter, the carrying amount of goodwill to determine whether current events and circumstances indicate that such carrying amount may no longer be recoverable. To accomplish this, the Company compares the estimated fair value of its reporting units to their carrying amounts. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, the Company compares the implied fair value of the reporting units goodwill to its carrying amount, and any excess of the carrying value over the fair value is charged to earnings. The Companys fair value estimates are based on numerous assumptions and it is possible that actual fair value will be significantly different than the estimates, as actual future quantities of recoverable minerals, gold and other commodity prices, production levels and operating costs of production and capital are each subject to significant risks and uncertainties.
Stock Based Compensation
The Company has issued and may issue stock in lieu of cash for certain transactions. The fair value of the stock, which is based on comparable cash purchases, third party quotations, or the value of services, whichever is more readily determinable, is used to value the transaction
Use of Estimates
The Companys Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of the Companys Consolidated Financial Statements requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Accordingly, actual results may differ significantly from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Basic and Diluted Per Common Share
Under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 128, Earnings Per Share, basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares assumed to be outstanding during the period of computation. Diluted earnings per share is computed similar to basic earnings per share except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the potential common shares had been issued and if the additional common shares were dilutive. Because the Company has incurred net losses, basic and diluted loss per share are the same since additional potential common shares would be anti-dilutive.
F-14
Significant Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Statement No. 165 Subsequent Events (FAS 165) which establishes accounting and reporting standards for events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. The statement sets forth (i) the period after the balance sheet date during which management of a reporting entity should evaluate events or transactions that may occur for potential recognition or disclosure in the financial statements, (ii) the circumstances under which an entity should recognize events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet in its financial statements, and (iii) the disclosures that an entity should make about events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet date in its financial statements. The Company adopted the provisions of FAS 165 for the interim period ended June 30, 2009. The adoption of FAS 165 had no impact on the Companys financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 157-4, Determining Fair Value When the Volume and level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly (FSP FAS 157-4). FSP FAS 157-4 provides guidance on estimating fair value when market activity has decreased and on identifying transactions that are not orderly. Additionally, entities are required to disclose in interim and annual periods the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value. This FSP is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company does not expect the adoption of FSP FAS 157-4 will have no material impact on its financial condition or results of operations.
In October 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 157-3, Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset is Not Active, (FSP FAS 157-3), which clarifies application of SFAS 157 in a market that is not active. FSP FAS 157-3 was effective upon issuance, including prior periods for which financial statements have not been issued. The adoption of FSP FAS 157-3 had no impact on the Companys results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
In December 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 140-4 and FIN 46(R)-8, Disclosures by Public Entities (Enterprises) about Transfers of Financial Assets and Interests in Variable Interest Entities. This disclosure-only FSP improves the transparency of transfers of financial assets and an enterprises involvement with variable interest entities, including qualifying special-purpose entities. This FSP is effective for the first reporting period (interim or annual) ending after December 15, 2008, with earlier application encouraged. The Company adopted this FSP effective January 1, 2009. The adoption of the FSP had no impact on the Companys results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
In December 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 132(R)-1, Employers Disclosures about Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets (FSP FAS 132(R)-1). FSP FAS 132(R)-1 requires additional fair value disclosures about employers pension and postretirement benefit plan assets consistent with guidance contained in SFAS 157. Specifically, employers will be required to disclose information about how investment allocation decisions are made, the fair value of each major category of plan assets and information about the inputs and valuation techniques used to develop the fair value measurements of plan assets. This FSP is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2009. The Company does not expect the adoption of FSP FAS 132(R)-1 will not have a material impact on its financial condition or results of operations.
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In September 2008, the FASB issued exposure drafts that eliminate qualifying special purpose entities from the guidance of SFAS No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities, and FASB Interpretation 46 (revised December 2003), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities − an interpretation of ARB No. 51,” as well as other modifications. While the proposed revised pronouncements have not been finalized and the proposals are subject to further public comment, the Company anticipates the changes will not have a significant impact on the Companys financial statements. The changes would be effective March 1, 2010, on a prospective basis.
In May 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 163, Accounting for Financial Guarantee Insurance Contracts-and interpretation of FASB Statement No. 60. SFAS No. 163 clarifies how Statement 60 applies to financial guarantee insurance contracts, including the recognition and measurement of premium revenue and claims liabilities. This statement also requires expanded disclosures about financial guarantee insurance contracts. SFAS No. 163 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those years. SFAS No. 163 has no effect on the Companys financial position, statements of operations, or cash flows at this time.
In May 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. SFAS No. 162 sets forth the level of authority to a given accounting pronouncement or document by category. Where there might be conflicting guidance between two categories, the more authoritative category will prevail. SFAS No. 162 will become effective 60 days after the SEC approves the PCAOBs amendments to AU Section 411 of the AICPA Professional Standards. SFAS No. 162 has no effect on the Companys financial position, statements of operations, or cash flows at this time.
In March 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activitiesan amendment of FASB Statement No. 133. This standard requires companies to provide enhanced disclosures about (a) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (b) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under Statement 133 and its related interpretations, and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entitys financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. This Statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, with early application encouraged. Adoption of SFAS No. 161 has no effect on Companys financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In December 2007, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 141(R), Business Combinations, which amends SFAS No. 141, and provides revised guidance for recognizing and measuring identifiable assets and goodwill acquired, liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree. It also provides disclosure requirements to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. SFAS No. 141(R) is effective for the Companys fiscal year beginning January 1, 2009 and is to be applied prospectively. This statement will impact how the Company accounts for future business combinations.
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NOTE 3 LEASE OF MINING PROPERTIES
On October 11, 2007, Goldcorp leased its mineral rights on War Eagle Mountain to us. The mineral rights consist of 174.82 acres of land on War Eagle Mountain in Idaho, consisting of a 100% interest in 103 acres, and a 29.166% interest in 71.82 acres, plus an additional 44 lease claims obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. Under the lease, we are responsible for all mining activities on War Eagle Mountain, and we are obligated to pay Goldcorp annual lease payments of $1,000,000, payable on a monthly basis, a monthly non-accountable expense reimbursement of $10,000 during any month in which ore is mined from the leased premises, and a royalty of 15% of all amounts we receive from the processing of ore mined from the properties. The lease provides that lease payments must commence April 1, 2008, but that we may extend the commencement date to July 1, 2009, in which event the lease term will be extended by an equal amount of time. We currently expect to begin actual operations in October 2009.
NOTE 4 PURCHASE OF MINING PROPERTY
On September 21, 2008, we acquired from Mineral Extraction, Inc. all mineral, mining and access rights to two mining claims on War Eagle Mountain, covering 18.877 total acres, as well as claims for four mill site locations and the Sinker Tunnel location. The purchase price was 3,846,154 shares of our Class A Common Stock, valued at $376,923.
NOTE 5 MILL EQUIPMENT
During 2008 the Company purchased equipment to be used on our mining properties totaling $631,994. The following table summarizes the Companys equipment as of December 31, 2008.
|
Mill equipment |
$ 631,994 |
|
|
Accumulated depreciation |
(15,117) |
|
|
$ 616,877 |
NOTE 6 PREPAID EXPENSES
On October 1, 2008, we entered into a Commercial Lease Agreement, under which we leased office space in New York, New York. Under the Commercial Lease Agreement, we issued the lessor 1,250,000 shares of our Class A Common Stock at the inception of the lease in full payment of lease payments under the lease totaling $110,160. The Company capitalized the lease payment as a prepaid expense, and is amortizing the amount on a monthly basis over the life of the lease.
In 2008, we issued 5,250,000 shares of our Class A Common Stock for consulting contracts with terms of 24 to 36 months. The shares were valued at $404,840. The Company capitalized the consulting fee payments as a prepaid expense, and is amortizing the amounts over the lives the consulting agreements.
NOTE 7 NOTES PAYABLE
In 2007 and 2008, we issued two-year promissory notes with an aggregate principal amount of $28,000 and 1,629,950, respectively, to various investors. Interest accrues on the notes at the rate of 7% per year, and is payable monthly. Principal and interest due on the notes is convertible into shares of Class A Common Stock at the election of the holder at conversion prices ranging from $0.027 to $0.12 per share.
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The conversion price of the notes is set at the market price of the Class A Common Stock on the date of issuance. The notes mature at various dates ranging from October 10, 2009 to December 30, 2010.
During 2008, we issued 7,107,716 shares of our common stock upon conversion of notes payable with an aggregate principal amount of $373,500.
On December 31, 2008 and 2007, the outstanding principal balance on the two-year promissory notes was $1,284,450 and $28,000, respectively.
At December 31, 2008, an aggregate of 21,246,789 shares of Class A Common Stock were issuable upon conversion of the notes.
NOTE 8 - INCOME TAXES
The effective tax rate varies from the maximum federal statutory rate as a result of the following items for the twelve months ended December 31, 2008 and 2007:
|
December 31,
|
December 31,
|
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|
|
|||||
|
Tax benefit computed at the maximum federal statutory rate |
(34.0 |
)% |
(34.0 |
)% |
|
|
|
|||||
|
State tax rate, net of federal tax benefit |
(4.5 |
) |
(4.5 |
) |
|
|
|
|||||
|
Increase in valuation allowance |
38.5 |
|
38.5 |
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
Effective income tax rate |
0.0 |
% |
0.0 |
% |
Deferred income tax assets and the related valuation allowances result principally from the potential tax benefits of net operating loss carryforwards.
The Company has recorded a valuation allowance to reflect the uncertainty of the ultimate utilization of the deferred tax assets as follows:
|
December 31, 2008 |
December 31, 2007 |
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|
|
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|
Deferred tax assets |
$ |
1,802,727 |
|
$ |
493,738 |
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|
|
|||||||||
|
Less valuation allowance |
(1,802,727 |
) |
(493,738 |
) |
|||||
|
|
|||||||||
|
Net deferred tax assets |
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||||
For financial statement purposes, no tax benefit has been reported as the Company has had significant losses in recent years and realization of the tax benefits is uncertain. Accordingly, a valuation allowance has been established in the full amount of the deferred tax asset.
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At December 31, 2008, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $4,682,407 which will be available to offset future taxable income. These net operating loss carryforwards expire at various times through 2028. The utilization of the net operating loss carryforwards is dependent upon the Companys ability to generate sufficient taxable income during the carryforward period.
NOTE 9 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
On October 11, 2007, Goldcorp leased its mineral rights on War Eagle Mountain to us. Under the lease, we are responsible for all mining activities on War Eagle Mountain, and we are obligated to pay Goldcorp annual lease payments of $1,000,000, payable on a monthly basis, a monthly non-accountable expense reimbursement of $10,000 during any month in which ore is mined from the leased premises, and a royalty of 15% of all amounts we receive from the processing of ore mined from the properties. The lease provides that lease payments must commence April 1, 2008, but that we may extend the commencement date to July 1, 2009, in which event the lease term will be extended by an equal amount of time. As of December 31, 2008 Goldcorp owed us $20,128 for sums we had advanced to Goldcorp. The amounts are non-interest bearing, unsecured demand loans. Pierre Quilliam, our chairman and chief executive officer, is also the chairman and chief executive officer of Goldcorp. Mr. Breikreuz, who is and officer and director of us, is also an officer and director of Goldcorp.
Pierre Quilliam has made loans to us from time to time. The loans are non-interest bearing, unsecured demand loans. The amount outstanding to Mr. Quilliam at December 31, 2007 and 2008 was $338,113 and $171,037, respectively.
On November 2, 2007, we issued 1,737,946 shares of Class A Common Stock and 1,737,946 shares of Class B Common Stock to Denise Quilliam for consulting services valued at $278,072, or $0.08 per share. Denise Quilliam is the spouse of Pierre Quilliam. At the time of the issuance, Ms. Quilliam was a director of the Company.
On November 2, 2007, we issued 30,700 shares of Class A Common Stock to Q-Prompt, Inc. for computer services valued at $2,456, or $0.08 per share. During 2008 we issued 251,051 of Class A Common Stock to Q-Prompt, Inc. for computer services valued at $18,250 in various transactions. Q-Prompt, Inc. is owned by the son of Mr. and Ms. Quilliam.
On November 11, 2008, we issued 40,981 shares of Class A Common Stock to Pascale Tutt for promotional merchandise valued at $3,074. Ms. Tutt is the daughter of Mr. and Ms. Quilliam.
On December 13, 2007, we issued 32,750 shares of Class A Common Stock to Pierre Quilliam for an expense reimbursement totaling $2,620, or $0.08 per share. On January 15, 2008, we issued 87,500 shares of Class A Common Stock to Pierre Quilliam for an expense reimbursement totaling $11,375, or $0.13 per share.
During the year ended December 31, 2008, we paid $31,250 in taxes owed by Mr. Quilliam which were incurred in connection with his role as an officer of Dicut, our former corporate parent.
In June 2008, we issued 3,500,000 shares of Class A Common Stock to HEM Mutual Assurance, LLC to settle a legal claim against us and Mr. Quilliam arising out its prior investment in Dicut, our former parent.
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As of December, 31, 2008 loans receivable from Allan Breitkreuz, an Officer and Director, totaled $120,900. The amounts are non-interest bearing, unsecured demand loans.
From 2007 to 2009, we have issued various notes to investors to raise capital. The notes have a term of two years, bear interest at 7% per annum payable monthly, and are convertible into Class A Common Stock at the market price on the date of issuance of the note. Erna Breitkreuz, the mother of Allan Breitkreuz, has purchased $56,000 of convertible notes in the offering. Sherrie Breitkreuz, the sister of Allan Breitkreuz, has purchased $13,000 of convertible notes in the offering.
NOTE 10 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
On September 15, 2007, we entered into an employment agreement with Pierre Quilliam under which we agreed to pay a base salary of Mr. Quilliam $125,000 per year, and a bonus of $98,958 in 2007.
On October 11, 2007, we entered into a lease agreement with Goldcorp, under which we leased its mineral rights on War Eagle Mountain. Under the lease, we are responsible for all mining activities on War Eagle Mountain, and we are obligated to pay Goldcorp annual lease payments of $1,000,000, payable on a monthly basis, a monthly non-accountable expense reimbursement of $10,000 during any month in which ore is mined from the leased premises, and a royalty of 15% of all amounts we receive from the processing of ore mined from the properties. The lease provides that lease payments must commence April 1, 2008, but that we may extend the commencement date to July 1, 2009, in which event the lease term will be extended by an equal amount of time.
NOTE 11 - CAPITAL STOCK
We are authorized to issue 500,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share, and 12,500,000 shares of Class B Common Stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share. Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock have equal rights to dividends and distributions. However, Each outstanding share of Class A Common Stock is entitled to one vote on all matters that may be voted upon by the owners thereof at meetings of the stockholders, while each outstanding share of Class B Common Stock is entitled to forty votes on all matters that may be voted upon by the owners thereof at meetings of the stockholders. As of December 31, 2008, there were 97,843,962 and 2,137,446 shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock issued and outstanding, respectively.
2008 Transactions : During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company issued shares of Common Stock in the following transactions: Share prices were based on current market value as of the date of the date of invoice for services rendered.
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33,780,847 shares of Class A Common Stock were issued to various vendors for consulting services valued at $2,360,231, of which $404,840 has been classified as prepaid expenses.
·
1,250,000 shares of Class A Common Stock were issued for prepaid office rent valued at $110,160.
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7,107,716 shares of Class A Common Stock were issued upon conversion of notes payable with an aggregate principal amount of $373,500.
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3,846,154 shares of Class A Common Stock were issued to purchase property valued at $376,923.
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87,500 shares of Class A Common Stock were issued for expense reimbursements totaling $11,375.
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3,500,000 shares of Class A Common Stock were issued to HEM Mutual Assurance, LLC to settle a potential legal claim arising out of its investment in Dicut, our former corporate parent. The shares were valued at $81,700, which was the market price on the date of the issuance.
2007 Transactions: During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company issued shares of Common Stock in the following transactions:
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11,294,995 shares of Class A Common Stock and 1,737,946 shares of Class B Common Stock were issued to various vendors for consulting services valued at $658,624 and $139,062, respectively.
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32,750 shares of Class A Common Stock were issued for expense reimbursements totaling $2,620.
As of December 31, 2008, the Company had outstanding notes payable to various investors in the original principal amount of $1,284,450. All of the notes are convertible into shares of Class A Common Stock at election of the holder at conversion prices ranging from $0.027 to $0.12 per share. Maturity dates range from October 10, 2009 to December 30, 2010. At December 31, 2008, an aggregate of 21,246,789 shares of Class A Common Stock were issuable upon conversion of the notes.
All shares issued for services were valued at the market price on the date of issuance. The conversion prices on all convertible notes were set at the market price on the date on the issuance of the convertible note.
As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, the Company did not have outstanding any options, warrants or securities convertible or exchangeable into common stock, other than as discussed above.
The Company affected a 1 for 200 reverse split of its Common Stock on November 1, 2007. All share amounts are after giving effect to the reverse split.
NOTE 12 GOING CONCERN
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applicable to a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. However, the Company has incurred net losses of ($3,399,970) and ($1,282,437) for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The Company has remained in business primarily through the deferral of salaries by management, loans from the Companys chief executive officer, and loans from a significant shareholder. The Company intends on financing its future development activities from the same sources, until such time that funds provided by operations are sufficient to fund working capital requirements.
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These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about the Companys ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time.
NOTE 13 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (UNAUDITED)
On January 23, 2009 the Company issued 7,719,235 shares of Class A Common Stock valued at $355,085 to purchase 100% of the outstanding common stock of Deep Rock, Inc, an Idaho corporation. Deep Rock, Inc. was not engaged in active operations. The purpose of the acquisition was to acquire approximately $180,000 of equipment needed in the Companys mining operations. In addition, we owed Deep Rock $125,000, which debt was cancelled in connection with the acquisition.
On July 1, 2009, we entered into an employment agreement with Denise Quilliam under which we agreed to pay Ms. Quilliam $84,000 per year.
During the six months ended June 30, 2009, the Company issued 25,489,368 shares of Class A Common Stock to various vendors for consulting services valued at $1,093,274.
During July 2009, the Company issued shares of Class A Common Stock in the following transactions:
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6,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock were issued to a vendor in payment of accounts payable valued at $180,000.
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2,076,849 shares of Class A Common Stock were issued to various vendors for consulting services valued at $53,100.
EXHIBIT B
SILVER FALCON MINING, INC.
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PAGE |
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Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 |
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Statements of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 |
G-4 |
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Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 |
G-5 |
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Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 |
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SILVER FALCON MINING, INC.
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
JUNE 30, 2009 AND DECEMBER 31, 2008
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JUNE 30, 2009 |
DECEMBER 31, 2008 |
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(UNAUDITED) |
(AUDITED) |
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ASSETS |
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Cash |
$ 83 |
$ - |
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Due from related party (see Note 7) |
176,295 |
141,028 |
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Total current assets |
176,378 |
141,028 |
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Mill equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of 93,598 and 15,117, respectively (see Note 5) |
721,773 |
616,877 |
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Mining property |
376,923 |
376,923 |
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Prepaid expenses (see Note 6) |
635,675 |
441,042 |
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Other assets |
15,796 |
- |
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Total Assets |
$ 1,926,545 |
$ 1,575,870 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Accounts payable |
$ 357,655 |
$ 560,739 |
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Accrued interest |
609 |
16,704 |
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Notes payable - current portion (see Note 3) |
458,500 |
28,000 |
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Director's Loan |
119,828 |
171,037 |
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Accrued compensation |
312,500 |
250,000 |
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Total current liabilities |
1,249,092 |
1,026,480 |
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Notes payable (see Note 3) |
1,090,950 |
1,256,450 |
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Total liabilities |
2,340,042 |
2,282,930 |
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Common stock, class A, Par value $0.0001, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 131,052,565 and 97,843,962, issued and outstanding, respectively |
13,105 |
9,784 |
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Common stock, class B, Par value $0.0001, 12,500,000 shares authorized, 2,137,446 issued and outstanding |
214 |
214 |
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Additional paid in capital |
5,410,387 |
3,965,349 |
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Accumulated deficit |
(5,837,203) |
(4,682,407) |
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(413,497) |
(707,060) |
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity |
$ 1,926,545 |
$ 1,575,870 |
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See accompanying notes to financial statements
SILVER FALCON MINING, INC.
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008
(UNAUDITED)
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2009 |
2008 |
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Revenue |
$ - |
$ - |
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Expenses |
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Consulting fees |
875,522 |
1,651,289 |
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Salaries and wages |
72,500 |
62,500 |
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Depreciation expense |
78,481 |
- |
|
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General and administrative |
102,082 |
105,404 |
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1,128,585 |
1,819,193 |
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Loss from operations |
(1,128,585) |
(1,819,193) |
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Interest expense |
(26,211) |
(24,078) |
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Net Loss |
$ (1,154,796) |
$ (1,843,271) |
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Net loss per common share - basic |
$ (0.01) |
$ (0.03) |
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding |
121,059,518 |
57,101,458 |
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Net loss per common share - fully diluted |
$ (0,01) |
$ (0.03) |
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding |
145,842,883 |
60,337,197 |
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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SILVER FALCON MINING, INC.
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008
(UNAUDITED)
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2009 |
2008 |
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Cash flows from operating activities |
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Net Loss |
$ (1,154,796) |
$ (1,843,271) |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
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Issuance of common stock for services |
1,093,274 |
1,327,729 |
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Change in acquired assets and liabilities |
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Increase (decrease) in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Depreciation |
78,481 |
- |
|||
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Due from related party |
(35,267) |
(117,000) |
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Prepaid expenses |
(194,633) |
- |
|||
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Other assets |
(15,796) |
- |
|||
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
(71,156) |
(136) |
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Accrued interest |
(16,095) |
15,138 |
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Accrued payroll and payroll liabilities |
62,500 |
62,500 |
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Net cash used in operating activities |
(253,488) |
(555,040) |
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Cash flows from investing activities |
|||||
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Net cash used in investing activities |
- |
- |
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Cash flows from financing activities |
|||||
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Proceeds from notes payable |
265,000 |
670,000 |
|||
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Cash acquired in acquisition |
39,780 |
- |
|||
|
Repayments of Directors loans |
(51,209) |
(109,282) |
|||
|
Net cash provided by financing activities |
253,571 |
560,718 |
|||
|
Net increase in cash |
83 |
5,678 |
|||
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Cash - beginning of year |
- |
3,367 |
|||
|
Cash - end of year |
$ 83 |
$ 9,045 |
|||
|
SUPPLEMENTARY DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS |
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Shares issued for acquisition |
355,085 |
- |
See companying notes to financial statements.
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SILVER FALCON MINING, INC.
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009
(UNAUDITED)
|
COMMON STOCK |
COMMON STOCK |
ADDITIONAL |
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|
SERIES A |
SERIES B |
PAID IN |
ACCUMULATED |
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SHARES |
AMOUNT |
SHARES |
AMOUNT |
CAPITAL |
DEFICIT |
TOTAL |
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Balance as of December 31, 2008 |
97,843,962 |
$ 9,784 |
2,137,446 |
$ 214 |
$ 3,965,349 |
$ (4,682,407) |
$ (707,060) |
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|
|
|
|
|
||||||
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Issuance of common stock for services |
25,489,368 |
2,549 |
|
|
1,090,725 |
|
1,093,274 |
|||
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Issuance of common stock for acquisition |
7,719,235 |
772 |
|
|
354,313 |
|
355,085 |
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Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
(1,154,796) |
(1,154,796) |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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Balance as of June 30, 2009 |
131,052,565 |
$ 13,105 |
2,137,446 |
$ 214 |
$ 5,410,387 |
$ (5,837,203) |
$ (413,497) |
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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SILVER FALCON MINING, INC.
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Silver Falcon Mining, Inc. (the Company) was formed in the State of Delaware on October 11th, 2007. On October 15, 2007, we completed a holding company reorganization with Dicut, Inc. (Dicut) pursuant to Section 251(g) of the Delaware General Corporation Law. Dicut previously operated in the information technology business, but ceased operations in 2005.
On October 11th, 2007, Goldcorp leased its mineral rights on War Eagle Mountain to us. Under the lease, we are responsible for all mining activities on War Eagle Mountain, and we are obligated to pay Goldcorp annual lease payments of $1,000,000, payable on a monthly basis, a monthly non-accountable expense reimbursement of $10,000 during any month in which ore is mined from the leased premises, and a royalty of 15% of all amounts we receive from the processing of ore mined from the properties. The lease provides that lease payments must commence April 1, 2008, but that we may extend the commencement date to July 1, 2009, in which event the lease term will be extended by an equal amount of time. We currently expect to begin actual operations in October 2009.
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Revenue Recognition
Sales of all metals products sold directly to smelters, including by-product metals, are recorded as revenues when title and risk of loss transfer to the smelter (generally at the time of shipment) at estimated forward prices for the estimated month of settlement. Due to the time elapsed from shipment to the smelter and the final settlement with the smelter, we must estimate the prices at which sales of our metals will be settled. Previously recorded sales are adjusted to estimated settlement metals prices until final settlement by the smelter. Revenue is recognized, net of treatment and refining charges, from a sale when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the price is determinable, the product has been delivered, the title has been transferred to the customer and collection of the sales price is reasonably assured. Concentrate sales are initially recorded based on 100% of the provisional sales prices. Until final settlement occurs, adjustments to the provisional sales prices are made to take into account the mark-to-market changes based on the forward prices for the estimated month of settlement. For changes in metal quantities upon receipt of new information and assay, the provisional sales quantities are adjusted as well. The principal risks associated with recognition of sales on a provisional basis include metal price fluctuations between the date initially recorded and the date of final settlement. If a significant decline in metal prices occurs between the provisional pricing date and the final settlement-date, it is reasonably possible that the Company could be required to return a portion of the sales proceeds received based on the provisional invoice.
The Companys sales based on a provisional sales price contain an embedded derivative that is required to be separated from the host contract for accounting purposes. The host contract is the receivable from the sale of the concentrates at the forward London Metal Exchange price at the time of sale. The embedded derivative, which does not qualify for hedge accounting, is marked to market through earnings each period prior to final settlement.
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Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of all cash balances and highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less. Because of the short maturity of these investments, the carrying amounts approximate their fair value.
Investments
Management determines the appropriate classification of its investments in equity securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such determinations at each reporting date. Investments in incorporated entities in which the Companys ownership is greater than 20% and less than 50%, or which the Company does not control through majority ownership or means other than voting rights, are accounted for by the equity method and are included in long-term assets. The Company accounts for its equity security investments as available for sale securities in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (FAS) No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities. The Company periodically evaluates whether declines in fair values of its investments below the Companys carrying value are other-than-temporary in accordance with FSP FAS 115 No. 115-1 and FAS 124-1, The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and its Application to Certain Investments. The Companys policy is to generally treat a decline in the investments quoted market value that has lasted continuously for more than six months as a other-than-temporary decline in value. The Company also monitors its investments for events or changes in circumstances that have occurred that may have a significant adverse effect on the fair value of the investment and evaluates qualitative and quantitative factors regarding the severity and duration of the unrealized loss and the Companys ability to hold the investment until a forecasted recovery occurs to determine if the decline in value of an investment is other-than-temporary. Declines in fair value below the Companys carrying value deemed to be other-than-temporary are charged to earnings. Additional information concerning the Companys equity method and security investments is included in Note 15.
The Company accounts for its investments in auction rate securities in accordance with FAS No. 115. Specifically, when the underlying security of an auction rate security has a stated or contractual maturity date in excess of 90 days, regardless of the frequency of the interest rate reset date, the security is classified as an available-for-sale marketable debt security.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of average costs incurred or estimated net realizable value. Major types of inventories include materials and supplies and metals product inventory, which is determined by the stage at which the ore is in the production process (stockpiled ore, work in process and finished goods).
Materials and supplies inventory are valued at the lower of average cost or net realizable value.
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Stockpiled ore inventory represents ore that has been mined, hauled to the surface, and is available for further processing. Stockpiles are measured by estimating the number of tons added and removed from the stockpile, the number of contained metal ounces or pounds (based on assay data) and the estimated metallurgical recovery rates (based on the expected processing method). Stockpile ore tonnages are verified by periodic surveys. Costs are allocated to a stockpile based on relative values of material stockpiled and processed using current mining costs incurred up to the point of stockpiling the ore, including applicable overhead, depreciation, depletion and amortization relating to mining operations, and removed at each stockpiles average cost per recoverable unit.
Work in process inventory represents materials that are currently in the process of being converted to a saleable product and includes inventories in our milling process. In-process material is measured based on assays of the material fed into the process and the projected recoveries of the respective plants. In-process inventories are valued at the average cost of the material fed into the process attributable to the source material coming from the mines and stockpiles, plus the in-process conversion costs, including applicable depreciation relating to the process facilities incurred to that point in the process.
Finished goods inventory includes doré and concentrates at our operations, doré in transit to refiners and bullion in our accounts at refineries. Inventories are valued at the lower of full cost of production or net realizable value based on current metals prices.
Properties, Plants and Equipment
Expenditures for new facilities or equipment and expenditures that extend the useful lives of existing facilities or equipment are capitalized and recorded at cost. The facilities and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method at rates sufficient to depreciate such costs over the estimated productive lives.
Costs are capitalized when it has been determined an ore body can be economically developed as a result of establishing proven and probable reserves. The development stage begins at new projects when our management and/or Board of Directors makes the decision to bring a mine into commercial production, and ends when the production stage, or exploitation of reserves, begins. Expenditures incurred during the development and production stages for new facilities, new assets or expenditures that extend the useful lives of existing facilities and major mine development expenditures are capitalized, including primary development costs such as costs of building access ways, shaft sinking, lateral development, drift development, ramps and infrastructure developments.
Costs for exploration, secondary development at operating mines, and maintenance and repairs on capitalized property, plant and equipment are charged to operations as incurred. Exploration costs include those relating to activities carried out (a) in search of previously unidentified mineral deposits, (b) at undeveloped concessions, or (c) at operating mines already containing proven and probable reserves, where a determination remains pending as to whether new target deposits outside of the existing reserve areas can be economically developed. Secondary development costs are incurred for preparation of an ore body for production in a specific ore block, stope or work area, providing a relatively short-lived benefit only to the mine area they relate to, and not to the ore body as a whole.
When assets are retired or sold, the costs and related allowances for depreciation and amortization are eliminated from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in current period net income (loss).
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Idle facilities placed on standby basis are carried at the lower of net carrying value or estimated net realizable value.
Proven and Probable Ore Reserves
At least annually, management reviews the reserves used to estimate the quantities and grades of ore at our mines which we believe can be recovered and sold economically. Managements calculations of proven and probable ore reserves are based on engineering and geological estimates, including future metals prices and operating costs. From time to time, management obtains external audits of reserves. To date, we have not obtained any third party report regarding potential reserves on our owned and leased property at War Eagle Mountain, and accordingly we have not estimated that there are any proven or probable reserves on our property.
Reserve estimates will change as existing reserves are depleted through production and as production costs and/or metals prices change. A significant drop in metals prices may reduce reserves by making some portion of such ore uneconomic to develop and produce. Changes in reserves may also reflect that actual grades of ore processed may be different from stated reserve grades because of variation in grades in areas mined, mining dilution and other factors. Estimated reserves, particularly for properties that have not yet commenced production, may require revision based on actual production experience. It is reasonably possible that certain of our estimates of proven and probable ore reserves will change in the near term, which could result in a change to estimated future cash flows, associated carrying values of the asset and amortization rates in future reporting periods, among other things.
Declines in the market prices of metals, increased production or capital costs, reduction in the grade or tonnage of the deposit or an increase in the dilution of the ore or reduced recovery rates may render ore reserves uneconomic to exploit unless the utilization of forward sales contracts or other hedging techniques are sufficient to offset such effects. If our realized price for the metals we produce were to decline substantially below the levels set for calculation of reserves for an extended period, there could be material delays in the development of new projects, net losses, reduced cash flow, restatements or reductions in reserves and asset write-downs in the applicable accounting periods. Reserves should not be interpreted as assurances of mine life or of the profitability of current or future operations. No assurance can be given that the estimate of the amount of metal or the indicated level of recovery of these metals will be realized.
To date, we have not obtained any third party report regarding potential reserves on our owned and leased property at War Eagle Mountain, and accordingly we have not estimated that there are any proven or probable reserves on our property.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Capitalized costs are depreciated or depleted using the straight-line method or unit-of-production method at rates sufficient to depreciate such costs over the shorter of estimated productive lives of such facilities or the useful life of the individual assets. Productive lives do not exceed the useful life of the individual asset. Determination of expected useful lives for amortization calculations are made on a property-by-property or asset-by-asset basis at least annually. Our estimates for mineral reserves are a key component in determining our units of production depreciation rates. Our estimates of proven and probable ore reserves may change, possibly in the near term, resulting in changes to depreciation, depletion and amortization rates in future reporting periods.
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Undeveloped mineral interests are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives taking into account residual values. At such time as an undeveloped mineral interest is converted to proven and probable reserves, the remaining unamortized basis is amortized on a unit-of-production basis as described above.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company reviews and evaluates its long-lived assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. An impairment is considered to exist if the total estimated future cash flows on an undiscounted basis are less than the carrying amount of the assets, including goodwill, if any. An impairment loss is measured and recorded based on discounted estimated future cash flows. Future cash flows are estimated based on quantities of recoverable minerals, expected gold and other commodity prices (considering current and historical prices, price trends and related factors), production levels and operating costs of production and capital, all based on life-of-mine plans. Existing proven and probable reserves and value beyond proven and probable reserves, including mineralization other than proven and probable reserves and other material that is not part of the measured, indicated or inferred resource base, are included when determining the fair value of mine site reporting units at acquisition and, subsequently, in determining whether the assets are impaired. The term recoverable minerals refers to the estimated amount of gold or other commodities that will be obtained after taking into account losses during ore processing and treatment. Estimates of recoverable minerals from such exploration stage mineral interests are risk adjusted based on managements relative confidence in such materials. In estimating future cash flows, assets are grouped at the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of future cash flows from other asset groups. The Companys estimates of future cash flows are based on numerous assumptions and it is possible that actual future cash flows will be significantly different than the estimates, as actual future quantities of recoverable minerals, gold and other commodity prices, production levels and operating costs of production and capital are each subject to significant risks and uncertainties.
Goodwill
The Company evaluates, on at least an annual basis during the fourth quarter, the carrying amount of goodwill to determine whether current events and circumstances indicate that such carrying amount may no longer be recoverable. To accomplish this, the Company compares the estimated fair value of its reporting units to their carrying amounts. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, the Company compares the implied fair value of the reporting units goodwill to its carrying amount, and any excess of the carrying value over the fair value is charged to earnings. The Companys fair value estimates are based on numerous assumptions and it is possible that actual fair value will be significantly different than the estimates, as actual future quantities of recoverable minerals, gold and other commodity prices, production levels and operating costs of production and capital are each subject to significant risks and uncertainties.
Stock Based Compensation
The Company has issued and may issue stock in lieu of cash for certain transactions. The fair value of the stock, which is based on comparable cash purchases, third party quotations, or the value of services, whichever is more readily determinable, is used to value the transaction.
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Use of Estimates
The Companys Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of the Companys Consolidated Financial Statements requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Accordingly, actual results may differ significantly from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Basic and Diluted Per Common Share
Under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 128, Earnings Per Share, basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares assumed to be outstanding during the period of computation. Diluted earnings per share is computed similar to basic earnings per share except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the potential common shares had been issued and if the additional common shares were dilutive. Because the Company has incurred net losses, basic and diluted loss per share are the same since additional potential common shares would be anti-dilutive.
Research and Development
The Company expenses research and development costs as incurred.
Significant Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Statement No. 165 Subsequent Events (FAS 165) which establishes accounting and reporting standards for events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. The statement sets forth (i) the period after the balance sheet date during which management of a reporting entity should evaluate events or transactions that may occur for potential recognition or disclosure in the financial statements, (ii) the circumstances under which an entity should recognize events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet in its financial statements, and (iii) the disclosures that an entity should make about events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet date in its financial statements. The Company adopted the provisions of FAS 165 for the interim period ended June 30, 2009. The adoption of FAS 165 had no impact on the Companys financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 157-4, Determining Fair Value When the Volume and level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly (FSP FAS 157-4). FSP FAS 157-4 provides guidance on estimating fair value when market activity has decreased and on identifying transactions that are not orderly. Additionally, entities are required to disclose in interim and annual periods the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value. This FSP is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company does not expect the adoption of FSP FAS 157-4 will have no material impact on its financial condition or results of operations.
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In October 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 157-3, Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset is Not Active, (FSP FAS 157-3), which clarifies application of SFAS 157 in a market that is not active. FSP FAS 157-3 was effective upon issuance, including prior periods for which financial statements have not been issued. The adoption of FSP FAS 157-3 had no impact on the Companys results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
In December 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 140-4 and FIN 46(R)-8, Disclosures by Public Entities (Enterprises) about Transfers of Financial Assets and Interests in Variable Interest Entities. This disclosure-only FSP improves the transparency of transfers of financial assets and an enterprises involvement with variable interest entities, including qualifying special-purpose entities. This FSP is effective for the first reporting period (interim or annual) ending after December 15, 2008, with earlier application encouraged. The Company adopted this FSP effective January 1, 2009. The adoption of the FSP had no impact on the Companys results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
In December 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 132(R)-1, Employers Disclosures about Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets (FSP FAS 132(R)-1). FSP FAS 132(R)-1 requires additional fair value disclosures about employers pension and postretirement benefit plan assets consistent with guidance contained in SFAS 157. Specifically, employers will be required to disclose information about how investment allocation decisions are made, the fair value of each major category of plan assets and information about the inputs and valuation techniques used to develop the fair value measurements of plan assets. This FSP is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2009. The Company does not expect the adoption of FSP FAS 132(R)-1 will not have a material impact on its financial condition or results of operations.
In September 2008, the FASB issued exposure drafts that eliminate qualifying special purpose entities from the guidance of SFAS No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities,” and FASB Interpretation 46 (revised December 2003), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities − an interpretation of ARB No. 51,” as well as other modifications. While the proposed revised pronouncements have not been finalized and the proposals are subject to further public comment, the Company anticipates the changes will not have a significant impact on the Companys financial statements. The changes would be effective March 1, 2010, on a prospective basis.
In May 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 163, Accounting for Financial Guarantee Insurance Contracts-and interpretation of FASB Statement No. 60. SFAS No. 163 clarifies how Statement 60 applies to financial guarantee insurance contracts, including the recognition and measurement of premium revenue and claims liabilities. This statement also requires expanded disclosures about financial guarantee insurance contracts. SFAS No. 163 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those years. SFAS No. 163 has no effect on the Companys financial position, statements of operations, or cash flows at this time.
In May 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. SFAS No. 162 sets forth the level of authority to a given accounting pronouncement or document by category. Where there might be conflicting guidance between two categories, the more authoritative category will prevail. SFAS No. 162 will become effective 60 days after the SEC approves the PCAOB's amendments to AU Section 411 of the AICPA Professional Standards. SFAS No. 162 has no effect on the Company's financial position, statements of operations, or cash flows at this time.
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In March 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activitiesan amendment of FASB Statement No. 133. This standard requires companies to provide enhanced disclosures about (a) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (b) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under Statement 133 and its related interpretations, and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entitys financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. This Statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, with early application encouraged. Adoption of SFAS No. 161 has no effect on Companys financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In December 2007, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 141(R), Business Combinations, which amends SFAS No. 141, and provides revised guidance for recognizing and measuring identifiable assets and goodwill acquired, liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree. It also provides disclosure requirements to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. SFAS No. 141(R) is effective for the Companys fiscal year beginning January 1, 2009 and is to be applied prospectively. This statement will impact how the Company accounts for future business combinations.
NOTE 3 NOTES PAYABLE
During the first six months of 2009 we issued two-year promissory notes with an aggregate principal amount of $265,000. Interest accrues at a rate of 7% annually but payable monthly. Principal and interest due on the notes is convertible into common stock at the election of the holder at conversion prices ranging from $0.019 to $0.053 per share. Maturity dates range from January 12, 2011 to June 24, 2011.
On June 30, 2009 the outstanding principal balance on the two-year promissory notes was $1,549,450
NOTE 4 ACQUISITION OF DEEP ROCK, INC.
On January 23, 2009 the Company issued 7,719,235 shares of Class A Common Stock valued at $355,085 to purchase 100% of the outstanding common stock of Deep Rock, Inc, an Idaho Corporation.
NOTE 5 MILL EQUIPMENT
The Company acquired mill equipment totaling $183,377 through the acquisition of Deep Rock, Inc. The following table summarizes the Companys equipment as of March 31, 2009.
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Mill equipment |
$ 815,371 |
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Accumulated depreciation |
(93,598) |
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$ 721,773 |
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NOTE 6 PREPAID EXPENSES
The Company issued 10,000,000 of Class A Common Stock for consulting contracts with terms of 12 to 48 months totaling $454,500. The Company will amortize prepaid consulting fees over the lives of the contracts.
NOTE 7 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
On October 11, 2007, Goldcorp leased its mineral rights on War Eagle Mountain to us. Under the lease, we are responsible for all mining activities on War Eagle Mountain, and we are obligated to pay Goldcorp annual lease payments of $1,000,000, payable on a monthly basis, a monthly non-accountable expense reimbursement of $10,000 during any month in which ore is mined from the leased premises, and a royalty of 15% of all amounts we receive from the processing of ore mined from the properties. The lease provides that lease payments must commence April 1, 2008, but that we may extend the commencement date to July 1, 2009, in which event the lease term will be extended by an equal amount of time. We currently expect to begin actual operations in October 2009. As of June 30, 2009 GoldCorp owed us $35,895. The amounts are non-interest bearing, unsecured demand loans. Pierre Quilliam, our chairman and chief executive officer, is also the chairman and chief executive officer of Goldcorp. Mr. Breitkreuz, who is and officer and director of us, is also an officer and director of Goldcorp.
During the six months ended June 30, 2009 we issued 266,910 of Class A Common Stock to Q-Prompt, Inc. for computer services valued at $9,995. Q-Prompt, Inc. is owned by the son of Mr. Quilliam.
During the six months ended June 30, 2009, we paid $10,000 in taxes owed by Mr. Quilliam which were incurred in connection with his role as an officer of Dicut, our former corporate parent.
As of June 30, 2008 loans receivable from Allan Breitkreuz, an Officer and Director, totaled $140,400. The amounts are non-interest bearing, unsecured demand loans.
NOTE 8 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
On September 15, 2007, we entered into an employment agreement with Pierre Quilliam under which we agreed to pay a base salary of Mr. Quilliam $125,000 per year, and a bonus of $98,958 in 2007.
On October 11, 2007, we entered into a lease agreement with Goldcorp, under which we leased its mineral rights on War Eagle Mountain. Under the lease, we are responsible for all mining activities on War Eagle Mountain, and we are obligated to pay Goldcorp annual lease payments of $1,000,000, payable on a monthly basis, a monthly non-accountable expense reimbursement of $10,000 during any month in which ore is mined from the leased premises, and a royalty of 15% of all amounts we receive from the processing of ore mined from the properties. The lease provides that lease payments must commence April 1, 2008, but that we may extend the commencement date to July 1, 2009, in which event the lease term will be extended by an equal amount of time.
NOTE 9 - CAPITAL STOCK
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At June 30, 2009 the Company's authorized capital stock was 500,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, and 12,500,000 shares of Class B Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share. As of June 30, 2009, there were 131,052,565 and 2,137,446 shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock issued and outstanding, respectively.
During the six months ended June 30, 2009, the Company issued shares of Class A Common Stock in the following transactions:
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On January 23, 2009 the Company issued 7,719,235 shares of Class A Common Stock valued at $355,085 to purchase 100% of the outstanding common stock of Deep Rock, Inc, an Idaho Corporation.
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25,489,368 shares of Class A Common Stock were issued to various vendors for consulting services valued at $1,093,274 of which $454,500 has been classified as prepaid expenses.
As of June 30, 2009, the Company had outstanding notes payable to various investors in the original principal amount of $1,549,450. All of the notes are convertible into shares of Class A Common Stock at election of the holder at conversion prices ranging from $0.019 to $0.053 per share. Maturity dates range from January 12, 2011 to June 24, 2011. At June 30, 2009, an aggregate of 29,983,681 shares of Class A Common Stock were issuable upon conversion of the notes.
As of June 30, 2009, the Company did not have outstanding any options, warrants or securities convertible or exchangeable into common stock, other than as discussed above.
NOTE 10 GOING CONCERN
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applicable to a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. However, the Company has incurred a net loss of ($1,154,796) for the six months ended June 30, 2009. The Company has remained in business primarily through the deferral of salaries by management, loans from the Companys chief executive officer, and loans from a significant shareholder. The Company intends on financing its future development activities from the same sources, until such time that funds provided by operations are sufficient to fund working capital requirements.
These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about the Companys ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time.
NOTE 11 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On July 1, 2009, we entered into an employment agreement with Denise Quilliam under which we agreed to pay Ms. Quilliam $84,000 per year.
During July 2009, the Company issued shares of Class A Common Stock in the following transactions:
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6,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock were issued to a vendor in payment of accounts payable valued at $180,000.
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2,076,849 shares of Class A Common Stock were issued to various vendors for consulting services valued at $53,100.
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Exhibit 2.1
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER dated as of October 12, 2007 (the "Merger Agreement"), between Dicut Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Dicut"), Silver Falcon Mining, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Silver Falcon"), and Dicut KLM, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("KLM").
WHEREAS, on the date hereof, Dicut has authority to issue 10,000,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share, of which 7,014,498,842 shares are issued and outstanding, and 250,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share, of which 79,900,000 shares are issued and outstanding (such Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock shall be collectively referred to as the Dicut Capital Stock);
WHEREAS, on the date hereof, Silver Falcon has authority to issue 10,000,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.0001 par value per share, of which 1,000 shares are issued, outstanding and owned by Dicut, and 250,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share, of which no shares are outstanding (such Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock shall be collectively referred to as the Silver Falcon Capital Stock);
WHEREAS, on the date hereof, KLM has authority to issue 10,000,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.0001 par value per share, of which 1,000 shares are issued, outstanding and owned by Silver Falcon, and 250,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share, of which no shares are outstanding (such Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock shall be collectively referred to as the KLM Capital Stock);
WHEREAS, the respective Boards of Directors of Dicut, KLM, and Silver Falcon have determined that it is advisable and in the best interests of each of such corporations that they reorganize into a holding company structure pursuant to Section 251(G) of the Delaware General Corporation Law, under which Silver Falcon would survive as the holding company, by the merger of Dicut with and into KLM, and with each holder of Dicut Capital Stock receiving one share of Silver Falcon Capital Stock of the same class in exchange for such share of Dicut Capital Stock;
WHEREAS, under the respective certificates of incorporation of Dicut and Silver Falcon, the Dicut Capital Stock has the same designations, rights and powers and preferences, and the qualifications, limitations and restrictions thereof, as the Silver Falcon Capital Stock which will be exchanged therefor pursuant to the holding company reorganization;
WHEREAS, the certificate of incorporation and bylaws of Silver Falcon, as the holding company, immediately following the merger will contain provisions identical to the certificate of incorporation and bylaws of Dicut immediately prior to the merger, other than differences permitted by Section 251(G) of the Delaware General Corporation Law;
WHEREAS, the certificate of incorporation of Dicut is identical to the certificate of incorporation of KLM immediately prior to the merger, other than differences permitted by Section 251(G) of the Delaware General Corporation Law pursuant to this Merger Agreement;
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WHEREAS, the Boards of Directors of Dicut, Silver Falcon and KLM have approved this Merger Agreement, shareholder approval not being required pursuant to Section 251(G) of the Delaware General Corporation Law;
WHEREAS, the parties hereto intend that the reorganization contemplated by this Merger Agreement shall constitute a tax-free reorganization pursuant to Section 368(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements and covenants herein contained, Dicut, KLM and Silver Falcon hereby agree as follows:
1.
Merger. Dicut shall be merged with and into KLM (the "Merger"), and KLM shall be the surviving corporation (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "Surviving Corporation"). The Merger shall become effective upon the later of the date and time of filing a certified copy of this Merger Agreement with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware in accordance with Section 251(G) of the Delaware General Corporation Law or October 15, 2007 (the "Effective Time").
2.
Certificate of Incorporation of the Surviving Corporation. At the Effective Time, the Certificate of Incorporation of KLM, in effect immediately prior to the Effective Time, shall be amended as set forth below and as so amended shall thereafter continue in full force and effect as the Certificate of Incorporation of the Surviving Corporation until further amended as provided therein and under the Delaware General Corporation Law.
(a) Article Four shall be amended to read in its entirety as follows:
"FOURTH. The aggregate number of shares which the Corporation shall have the authority to issue is One Thousand (1,000) shares of Common Stock, par value $0.0
+001 per share."
(b) Article Twelve shall be added and will read as follows:
"TWELFTH. Holding Company. Any act or transaction by or involving the Corporation that requires for its adoption under the Delaware General Corporation Law or under this Certificate of Incorporation the approval of the Corporation's stockholders shall, pursuant to Section 251(G) of the Delaware General Corporation Law, require, in addition, the approval of the stockholders of the Corporation's holding company, Silver Falcon Holdings, Inc., or any successor by merger, by the same vote as is required by the Delaware General Corporation Law and/or by the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation."
3.
Succession. At the Effective Time, the separate corporate existence of Dicut shall cease, and KLM shall succeed to all of the assets and property (whether real, personal or mixed), rights, privileges, franchises, immunities and powers of Dicut, and KLM shall assume and be subject to all of the duties, liabilities, obligations and restrictions of every kind and description of Dicut, including, without limitation, all outstanding indebtedness of Dicut, all in the manner and as more fully set forth in Section 251(G) of the Delaware General Corporation Law.
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4.
Directors. The directors of Dicut immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be the directors of the Surviving Corporation and Silver Falcon at and after the Effective Time, to serve until the expiration of their respective terms and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.
5.
Officers. The officers of Dicut immediately preceding the Effective Time shall be the officers of the Surviving Corporation and Silver Falcon at and after the Effective Time until their successors are duly elected and qualified.
6.
Conversion of Securities. At the Effective Time, by virtue of the Merger and without any action on the part of the holder thereof:
(a)
each share of Class A Common Stock of Dicut issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be changed and converted into and shall be one fully paid and nonassessable share of Class A Common Stock of Silver Falcon;
(b)
each share of Class B Common Stock of Dicut issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be changed and converted into and shall be one fully paid and nonassessable share of Class B Common Stock of Silver Falcon;
(c)
each share of Dicut Capital Stock held in the of Dicut immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be cancelled and retired;
(d)
each option, warrant, purchase right, unit or other security of Dicut convertible into shares of Dicut Capital Stock shall become convertible into the same number of shares of the same class of Silver Falcon Capital Stock as such security would have received if the security had been converted into shares of Dicut Capital Stock immediately prior to the Effective Time, and Silver Falcon shall reserve for purposes of the exercise of such options, warrants, purchase rights, units or other securities an equal number of shares of Silver Falcon Capital Stock as Dicut had reserved; and
(e)
each share of Silver Falcon Capital Stock issued and outstanding in the name of Dicut immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be cancelled and retired and resume the status of authorized and unissued shares of Silver Falcon Capital Stock.
7.
Other Agreements. At the Effective Time, Silver Falcon shall assume any obligation of Dicut to deliver or make available shares of Dicut Capital Stock under any agreement or employee benefit plan not referred to in Paragraph 6 herein to which Dicut is a party. Any reference to Dicut Capital Stock under any such agreement or employee benefit plan shall be deemed to be a reference to the same class of Silver Falcon Capital Stock which the share of Dicut Capital Stock is entitled to receive under this Merger Agreement, and one share of Silver Falcon Capital Stock of the same class shall be issuable in lieu of each share of Dicut Capital Stock required to be issued by any such agreement or employee benefit plan, subject to subsequent adjustment as provided in any such agreement or employee benefit plan.
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8.
Further Assurances. From time to time, as and when required by the Surviving Corporation or by its successors or assigns, there shall be executed and delivered on behalf of Dicut such deeds and other instruments, and there shall be taken or caused to be taken by it all such further and other action, as shall be appropriate, advisable or necessary in order to vest, perfect or conform, of record or otherwise, in the Surviving Corporation, the title to and possession of all property, interests, assets, rights, privileges, immunities, powers, franchises and authority of Dicut, and otherwise to carry out the purposes of this Merger Agreement, and the officers and directors of the Surviving Corporation are fully authorized, in the name and on behalf of Dicut or otherwise, to take any and all such action and to execute and deliver any and all such deeds and other instruments.
9.
Certificates. At and after the Effective Time, all of the outstanding certificates which immediately prior thereto represented shares of Dicut Capital Stock shall be deemed for all purposes to evidence ownership of and to represent the shares of Silver Falcon Capital Stock into which the shares of Dicut Capital Stock represented by such certificates have been converted as herein provided and shall be so registered on the books and records of Silver Falcon and its transfer agent. The registered owner of any such outstanding certificate of Dicut Capital Stock shall, until such certificate shall have been surrendered for transfer or otherwise accounted for to Silver Falcon or its transfer agent, have and be entitled to exercise any voting and other rights with respect to, and to receive any dividends and other distributions upon, the shares of Silver Falcon Capital Stock, as the case may be, into which said certificate is convertible, as above provided.
10.
Amendment. The parties hereto, by mutual consent of their respective boards of directors, may amend, modify or supplement this Merger Agreement prior to the Effective Time.
11.
Compliance with Section 251(G) of the Delaware General Corporation Law. Prior to the Effective Time, the parties hereto will take all steps necessary to comply with Section 251(G) of the Delaware General Corporation Law, including without limitation, the following:
a)
Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws of Silver Falcon. At the Effective Time, the Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws of Silver Falcon shall be in the form of the Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws of Dicut, as in effect immediately prior to the Effective Time.
b)
Directors and Officers of Silver Falcon. At the Effective Time, the directors and officers of Dicut immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be the directors and officers of Silver Falcon, in the case of directors, until their successors are elected and qualified and, in the case of officers, to serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors of Silver Falcon.
c)
Filings. Prior to the Effective Time, the Surviving Corporation shall cause a certified copy of this Agreement to be executed and filed with the Delaware Secretary of State. Prior to the Effective Time, to the extent necessary to effectuate any amendments to the certificates of incorporation of the Surviving Corporation and Silver Falcon contemplated by this Agreement, each of the Surviving Corporation and Silver Falcon shall cause to be filed with the Delaware Secretary of State such certificates or documents required to give effect thereto.
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12.
Termination. This Merger Agreement may be terminated, and the Merger and the other transactions provided for herein may be abandoned, at any time prior to the Effective Time, whether before or after approval of this Merger Agreement by the board of directors of KLM, Silver Falcon and Dicut, by action of the board of directors of Dicut if it determines for any reason, in its sole judgment and discretion, that the consummation of the Merger would be inadvisable or not in the best interests of Dicut and its stockholders.
13.
Counterparts. This Merger Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, and each such counterpart hereof shall be deemed to be an original instrument, but all such counterparts together shall constitute but one agreement.
14.
Descriptive Headings. The descriptive headings herein are inserted for convenience of reference only and are not intended to be part of or to affect the meaning or interpretation of this Merger Agreement.
15.
Governing Law. This Merger Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Dicut, Silver Falcon and KLM have caused this Merger Agreement to be executed and delivered as of the date first above written.
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DEKALB
Before me, a Notary Public in and for said County, personally appeared Pierre Quilliam, the Vice President of Dicut Holdings, Inc., Silver Falcon Mining, Inc. and Dicut KLM, Inc., on the ___ day of October, 2007, who certified that the foregoing Agreement and Plan of Merger was adopted by the board of directors of Dicut Holdings, Inc., Silver Falcon Mining, Inc. and Dicut KLM, Inc. pursuant to Section 251(G) of the Delaware General Corporation Law, and that the conditions in the first sentence of Section 251(G) have been satisfied.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed by notary seal on the day and year last aforesaid.
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Richard Kaiser
Sworn to and subscribed before me
the _____ day of October, 2007.
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Commission Expires: _____________
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Exhibit 3.1
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
OF
SILVER FALCON MINING, INC.
The undersigned, a natural person, for the purpose of organizing a corporation for conducting business and promoting the purposes hereinafter stated, under the provision and subject to the requirements of the laws of the State of Delaware (particularly Chapter 1, Title 8 of the Delaware Code and the acts amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto, and known, identified, and referred to as the "General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware"), hereby certifies that:
FIRST: The name of the corporation (hereinafter called the "corporation") is called Silver Falcon Mining, Inc.
SECOND: The address, including street, number, city, and county, of the registered office of the corporation in the State of Delaware is 341 Raven Cr., Wyoming, Delaware 19934, and the name of the register agent of the corporation in the State of Delaware at such address is Corp USA.
THIRD: The purpose of the corporation is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be organized under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.
FOURTH: The corporation has the authority to issue not more than:
(a)
Ten Billion (10,000,000,000) shares of Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 per value;
(b)
Two Hundred and Fifty Million (250,000,000) shares of Class B Common Stock $0.0001 par value.
The powers, preferences and rights of the Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, and the qualifications, limitations and restrictions thereof, shall be in all respects identical except as otherwise required by law or expressly provided in this Certificate of Incorporation. The record holders of Common Stock shall be entitled to receive such dividends and other distributions in cash, stock or property of the Corporation as may be declared thereon by the board of directors out of funds legally available therefore. Each share of Class A Common Stock and each share of Class B Common Stock shall have identical rights with respect to dividends and distributions (including distributions in connection with any recapitalization, and upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation); provided, that dividends or distributions payable on Common Stock in shares of Common Stock shall be made only to all holders of Common Stock, and may be made only in shares of Class A Common Stock to the record holders of Class A Common Stock and in shares of Class B Common Stock to the record holders of Class B Common Stock. On each matter that the holders of Common Stock are entitled to vote, each share of Class A Common Stock shall be entitled to one (1) vote per share and each share of Class B Common Stock shall be entitled to forty (40) votes per share.
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FIFTH: The name and mailing address of the incorporator are as follows:
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NAME |
ADDRESS |
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Robert J. Mottern |
Jones, Haley & Mottern, P.C. 115 Perimeter Center Place Suite 170 Atlanta, Georgia 30340 |
SIXTH: The corporation is to have perpetual existence.
SEVENTH: Whenever a compromise or arrangement is proposed between this corporation and its creditors or any class of them and/or between this corporation and its stockholders or any class of them, any court of equitable jurisdiction within the State of Delaware may, on the application in a summary way of this corporation or of any creditor or stockholder thereof or on the application of any receiver or receivers appointed for this corporation under the provisions of Section 291 of Title 8 of the Delaware Code or on the application of trustees in dissolution or of any receiver or receivers appointed for this corporation under the provisions of Section 279 of Title 8 of the Delaware Code order a meeting of the creditors or class of creditors, and/or of the stockholders or class of stockholders of this corporation, as the case may be, to be summoned in such manner as the said court directs. If a majority in number representing three fourths in value of the creditors or class of creditors, and/or of the stockholders or class of stockholder of this corporation, as the case may be, agree to any compromise or arrangement and to any reorganization of this corporation as consequence of such compromise or arrangement, the said compromise or arrangement and the said reorganization shall, if sanctioned by the court to which the said application has been made, be binding on all the creditors or class of creditors, and/or on all the stockholders or class of stockholders, of this corporation, as the case may be, and also on this corporation.
EIGHTH: For the management of the business and for the conduct of the affairs of the corporation, and in further definition, limitation, and regulation of the powers of the corporation and of its directors and of its stockholders or any class thereof, as the case may be, it is further provided:
1. The management of the business and the conduct of the affairs of the corporation shall be vested in its Board of Directors. The number of directors which shall constitute the whole Board of Directors shall be fixed by, or in the manner provided in, the Bylaws. The phrase "whole Board" and the phrase "total number of directors" shall be deemed to have the same meaning, to wit, the total number of directors which the corporation would have if there were to be no vacancies. No election of directors need be made by written ballot.
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2. After the original or other Bylaws of the corporation have been adopted, amended, or repealed, as the case may be, in accordance with the provisions of Section 109 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, and, after the corporation has received any payment for any of its stock, the power to adopt, amend, or repeal, the Bylaws of the corporation may be exercised by the Board of Directors of the corporation, provided, however, that any provision for the classification of directors of the corporation for staggered terms pursuant to the provisions of subsection (d) of Section 141 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware shall be set forth in an initial Bylaw or in a Bylaw adopted by the stockholders entitled to vote of the corporation unless provision for such classification shall be set forth in this certificate of incorporation.
3. Whenever the corporation shall be authorized to issue only one class of stock, each outstanding share shall entitle the holder thereof to notice of, and the right to vote at, any meeting of stockholders. Whenever the corporation shall be authorized to issue more than one class of stock, no outstanding share of any class of stock which is denied voting power under the provisions of the certificate of incorporation shall entitle the holder thereof to the right to vote at any meeting of stockholders except as the provisions of paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Section 242 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware shall otherwise require; provided, that no share of any such class which is otherwise denied voting power shall entitle the holder thereof to vote upon the increase or decrease in the number of authorized shares of said class.
NINTH: The personal liability of the directors of the corporation is hereby eliminated to the fullest extent permitted by the provisions of paragraph (7) of subsection (b) of Section 102 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, as the same may be amended and supplemented.
TENTH: The corporation shall, to the fullest extent permitted by the provisions of Section 145 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, as the same may be amended and supplemented, indemnify any and all persons whom it shall have power to indemnify under said section from and against any and all expenses, liabilities, or other matters referred to in or covered by said section, and the indemnification provided for herein shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which those indemnified may be entitled under any Bylaw, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise, both as to action in his official capacity and as to action in another capacity while holding such office, and shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director, officer, employee, or agent and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, and administrators of such a person.
ELEVENTH: From time to time any of the provisions of this certificate of incorporation may be amended, altered, or repealed, and other provisions authorized by the State of Delaware at the time in force may be added or inserted in the manner and at the time prescribed by said laws, and all rights at any time conferred upon the stockholders of the corporation by this certificate of incorporation are granted subject to the provisions of this Article ELEVENTH.
DATED: October 11, 2007.
/s/ Robert J. Mottern
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Robert J. Mottern, Esq.
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Exhibit 3.2
CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
OF
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
OF
SILVER FALCON MINING, INC.
SILVER FALCON MINING, INC., a corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, DOES HEREBY CERTIFY:
FIRST: That the Board of Directors of said corporation at a meeting duly convened and held, adopted the following resolution:
RESOLVED; That the Board of Directors hereby declares it is advisable and in the best interests of the Company that Article Fourth of the Certificate of Incorporation be amended to add the following language at the end of Article Fourth:
Effective as of the close of business on October 16, 2007 (the Effective Time), each two hundred (200) shares of the Companys Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (the Old Class A Stock) shall automatically and without any action on the part of the holder thereof, be reclassified as and changed, pursuant to a reverse stock split (the Reverse Split), into one (1) share of the Companys outstanding Class A Common Stock (the New Class A Stock), subject to the treatment of fractional share interests as described below, and each two hundred (200) shares of the Companys Class B Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (the Old Class B Stock) shall automatically and without any action on the part of the holder thereof, be reclassified as and changed, pursuant to a reverse stock split (the Reverse Split), into one (1) share of the Companys outstanding Class B Common Stock (the New Class B Stock), subject to the treatment of fractional share interests as described below. The Old Class A Stock and the Old Class B Stock shall be referred to collectively as the Old Capital Stock. The New Class A Stock and the New Class B Stock shall be referred to collectively as the New Capital Stock.
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Each holder of a certificate or certificates which immediately prior to the Effective Time represented outstanding shares of Old Capital Stock (Old Certificates, whether one or more) shall be entitled to receive upon surrender of such Old Certificates to the Companys transfer agent for cancellation, a certificate or certificates (the New Certificates, whether one or more) representing the number and class of whole shares of the New Capital Stock into and for which the shares of the Old Capital Stock formerly represented by such Old Certificates so surrendered are converted under the terms hereof. From and after the Effective Time, Old Certificates shall thereupon be deemed for all corporate purposes to evidence ownership of New Capital Stock in the appropriately reduced whole number of shares of the appropriate class. No certificates or script representing fractional shares interests in New Capital Stock will be issued, and no cash payments will be made therefore. In lieu of any fraction of a share of New Capital Stock to which the holder would otherwise be entitled, the holder will receive one (1) whole share of the Companys New Capital Stock of the appropriate class. If more than one (1) Old Certificate shall be surrendered at one time for the account of the same Shareholder, the number of full shares of New Capital Stock for which New Certificates shall be issued shall be computed on the basis of the aggregate number of shares represented by the Old Certificates so surrendered. In the event that the Companys transfer agent determines that a holder of Old Certificates has not surrendered all of his certificates for exchange, the transfer agent shall carry forward any fractional share until all certificates of that holder have been presented for exchange such that consideration for fractional shares for any one person shall not exceed the value of one (1) share of New Capital Stock. If any New Certificate is to be issued in a name other than the name in which the Old Certificate was issued, the Old Certificates so surrendered shall be properly endorsed and otherwise in proper form for transfer, and the stock transfer tax stamps to the Old Certificates so surrendered shall be properly endorsed and otherwise in proper form for transfer, and the person or persons requesting such exchange shall affix any requisite stock or transfer tax stamps to the Old Certificates surrendered, or provide funds for their purchase, or establish to the satisfaction of the transfer agent that such taxes are not payable.
SECOND: That said amendment has been consented to and authorized by the holders of a majority of the issued and outstanding stock entitled to vote by written consent given in accordance with the provisions of Section 228 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.
THIRD: That the aforesaid amendment was duly adopted in accordance with the applicable provisions of Sections 242 and 228 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said corporation has caused this Certificate to be signed by Pierre Quilliam, this 15 th day of October, 2007.
/s/ Pierre Quilliam
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Pierre Quilliam, President
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Exhibit 3.3
LAWS OF SILVER FALCON MINING, INC.
ARTICLE I
CORPORATE OFFICES
1.1 Registered Office.
The registered office of the corporation shall be at 341 Raven Crescent, Wyoming, DE 19934. The Registered Agent in charge thereof is Corp USA.
1.2 Other Offices.
The board of directors may at any time establish other offices at any place or places where the corporation is qualified to do business.
ARTICLE II
MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS
2.1 Place of Meetings.
Meetings of stockholders shall be held at any place, within or outside the State of Delaware, designated by the Board of Directors. In the absence of any such designation, stockholders' meetings shall be held at the registered office of the corporation.
2.2 Annual Meeting.
The annual meeting of stockholders shall be held each year on a date and at a time designated by the board of directors. At the meeting, directors shall be elected and any other proper business may be transacted.
2.3 Special Meeting.
A special meeting of the stockholders may be called at any time by the board of directors, or by the chairman of the board, or by the chief executive officer or the president or vice president of the corporation.
2.4 Notice of Stockholders' Meetings.
All notices of meetings with stockholders shall be in writing and shall be sent or otherwise given in accordance with Section 2.7 of these bylaws not less than ten (10) nor more than sixty (60) days before the date of the meeting to each stockholder entitled to vote at such meeting. The notice shall specify the place, date, and hour of the meeting, and, in the case of a