Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in United States dollars)

(Unaudited)

Arras Minerals Corp. (the “Company”) was incorporated on February 5, 2021 under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) as part of an asset purchase agreement to reorganize Silver Bull Resources, Inc. (“Silver Bull”) as described in Note 5. The Company’s head office is located at 1605-777 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V7Y 1K4.

The Company is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral property interests. On February 3, 2022, the Company purchased 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Ekidos Minerals LLP (“Ekidos”) and Ekidos became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Total consideration was $1,000 as described in Note 4. Ekidos is in the business of the exploration and evaluation of mineral properties. See Notes 4 and 5 for further details.

On February 10, 2023, Arras Metals Ltd. (“Arras Metals”) was incorporated at Astana International Financial Centre in Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan, as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, for the purpose of holding mineral exploration investments.

The Company’s assets consist primarily of the option to acquire a 100% interest in the Beskauga property (“Beskauga”) in Kazakhstan, and conducts its operations through Ekidos, who holds exploration licenses for properties located in northeastern Kazakhstan.

The Company has not yet determined whether the properties contain mineral reserves where extraction is both technically feasible and commercially viable. The business of mining and the exploration for minerals involves a high degree of risk and there can be no assurance that such activities will result in profitable mining operations.

These unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplate that the Company will continue in operation for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has incurred operating losses since inception and has no current sources of revenue or cash inflows from operations. As of July 31, 2023, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $1.12 million, which based on current forecasts, is not sufficient to fund the Company’s operation for the next 12 months as a going concern.

The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and fulfill its commitments under the Beskauga option agreement is dependent upon successful execution of its business plan by raising additional capital or evaluating strategic alternatives. During the nine months ended July 31, 2023, the Company has raised gross amounts of $5.23 million United States dollars (“$USD”) or $7.17 million Canadian dollars (“$CDN”) through the issuance of common shares.

The Company expects to continue to raise the necessary funds primarily through the issuance of common shares, or other strategic options. There can be no guarantees that future financing will be available, in which case the Company may need to reduce its exploration activities. There can be no assurance that the management’s plan will be successful. If the going concern assumption was not appropriate for these condensed interim consolidated financial statements, then adjustments would be necessary to the carrying values of assets and liabilities, the reported expenses and the balance sheet classifications used. Such adjustments could be material.

These condensed interim consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard (“IAS”) 34 - Interim Financial Reporting. These condensed interim consolidated financial statements do not include all disclosures required for annual audited financial statements. Accordingly, they should be read in conjunction with the notes to the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended October 31, 2022 (the “annual financial statements”), which include the information necessary or useful to understanding the Company’s business and financial statement presentation. In particular, the Company’s use of judgements and estimates and significant accounting policies were presented in notes 3 of those annual financial statements and have been consistently applied in the preparation of the condensed interim consolidated financial statements. The annual financial statements were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).

These condensed interim consolidated financial statements are presented in United States dollars, which is the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ functional currency.

The Company’s interim results are not necessarily indicative of its results for a full fiscal year.

Arras Minerals Corp.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in United States dollars)

(Unaudited)

These condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for certain financial instruments which are measured at fair value. In addition, these condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared using the accrual basis of accounting, except for cash flow information.

Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation.

These condensed interim consolidated financial statements were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on September 26, 2023.

The accounting policies in these condensed interim consolidated financial statements are defined in the Note 3 of the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended October 31, 2022 filed on SEDAR on February 24, 2023, except as follows.

Share-based compensation

Equity-settled share-based compensation arrangements such as the Company’s stock option plan and restricted share unit (“RSUs”) plan are measured at fair value at the date of grant and recorded within equity. The restricted share unit plan includes restricted share units without performance-based criteria. The fair value at grant date of all share-based compensation is recognized as compensation expense over the vesting period, with a corresponding credit to shareholders’ equity. The amount recognized as an expense is adjusted to reflect share options forfeited.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Effective

In May 2021, the IASB issued Deferred Tax related to Assets and Liabilities Arising from a Single Transaction which amended IAS 12, Income Taxes (“IAS 12”). The amendments narrowed the scope of the recognition exemption in IAS 12, relating to the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities, so that it no longer applies to transactions that, on initial recognition, give rise to equal taxable and deductible temporary differences such as leases and reclamation and closure cost provisions. The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2023 to transactions that occur on or after the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented. Earlier application is permitted. At this time, the Company does not expect this standard to affect the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.

Other recent accounting pronouncements issued by the IASB did not or are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s present or future consolidated financial statements.

On February 3, 2022, the Company purchased 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Ekidos. Total consideration was $1,000 cash. Ekidos is in the business of the exploration and evaluation of mineral properties in Kazakhstan.

The acquisition has been accounted for by the Company as a purchase of assets and assumption of liabilities. The acquisition did not qualify as a business combination under IFRS 3 - Business Combinations, as the significant inputs, processes and outputs, that together constitute a business, did not exist in Ekidos at the time of acquisition.

Arras Minerals Corp.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in United States dollars)

(Unaudited)

The following table summarizes the preliminary purchase price allocation:

On August 12, 2020, Silver Bull entered into the Beskauga Option Agreement with Copperbelt AG (“Copperbelt”) pursuant to which it has the exclusive right and option to acquire Copperbelt’s right, title and 100% interest in the Beskauga property located in Kazakhstan. Upon completion of Silver Bull’s due diligence on January 26, 2021, the Beskauga Option Agreement was finalized (the “Closing Date”).

On March 19, 2021, pursuant to an asset purchase agreement, Silver Bull transferred all its rights, title and interest in and to the Beskauga Option Agreement to the Company. The consideration payable by the Company to Silver Bull for the purchased assets was $1,367,668, paid through the issuance of 36,000,000 common shares of common shares in the capital of the Company.

Under the terms of the Beskauga Option Agreement, the exploration expenditure requirements and incurred are summarized as follows:

Arras Minerals Corp.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in United States dollars)

(Unaudited)

As of July 31, 2023, approximately $9.64 million of the required expenditures have been incurred under the Beskauga Option Agreement, via investment agreements with Dostyk LLP, the holder of the Beskauga exploration license.

The Beskauga Option Agreement also provides that subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Beskauga Option Agreement, after the Company or its affiliate has incurred the exploration expenditures (outlined above), the Company or its affiliate may exercise the Beskauga Option and acquire (i) the Beskauga Property by paying Copperbelt $15,000,000 in cash, (ii) the Beskauga Main Project only by paying Copperbelt $13,500,000 in cash, or (iii) the Beskauga South Project only by paying Copperbelt $1,500,000 in cash.

In addition, the Beskauga Option Agreement provides that subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Beskauga Option Agreement, the Company or its affiliate may be obligated to make the following bonus payments (collectively, the “Bonus Payments”) to Copperbelt if the Beskauga Main Project or the Beskauga South Project is the subject of a bankable feasibility study in compliance with Canadian National Instrument 43-101 indicating gold equivalent resources in the amounts set forth below, with (i) (A) 20% of the Bonus Payments payable after completion of the bankable feasibility study or after the mineral resource statement is finally determined and (B) the remaining 80% of the Bonus Payments due within 15 business days of commencement of on-site construction of a mine for the Beskauga Main Project or the Beskauga South Project, as applicable, and (ii) up to 50% of the Bonus Payments payable in shares of the Company’s common shares to be valued at the 20-day volume-weighted average trading price of the shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange calculated as of the date immediately preceding the date such shares are issued:

The Beskauga Option Agreement may be terminated under certain circumstances, including (i) upon the mutual written agreement of the Company and Copperbelt; (ii) upon the delivery of written notice by the Company, provided that at the time of delivery of such notice, unless there has been a material breach of a representation or warranty given by Copperbelt that has not been cured, the Beskauga Property is in good standing; or (iii) if there is a material breach by a party of its obligations under the Beskauga Option Agreement and the other party has provided written notice of such material breach, which is incapable of being cured or remains uncured.

The terms of the exploration license insurance agreements are equal to the remaining terms of the exploration licenses (six years) plus two years from the effective dates.

Arras Minerals Corp.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in United States dollars)

(Unaudited)

On March 19, 2021, pursuant to an asset purchase agreement, Silver Bull transferred $985,000 of loan receivable from Ekidos to the Company (Note 5) and the Company loaned an additional $2,193,500 to Ekidos during the period ended October 31, 2021. During the period from November 1, 2021 to February 3, 2022, the Company loaned an additional $2,136,500 to Ekidos. The amounts were non-interest bearing and were to be repaid on demand. As of February 3, 2022, upon the acquisition of Ekidos, the loans to Ekidos eliminated on consolidation.

During the nine months ended July 31, 2023, the Company acquired mining equipment of $4,666 and vehicles of $24,545. Included in exploration expenses is $19,912 (2022 - $nil) of depreciation on mining equipment and vehicles.

Arras Minerals Corp.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in United States dollars)

(Unaudited)

During the nine months ended July 31, 2022, the Company acquired mining equipment and computer equipment and software and vehicles of $42,184 from acquisition of Ekidos. (Note 4). As of October 31, 2022, software of $1,955 and office equipment of $799 had been expensed.

The Company, through the asset purchase agreement, entered into an option agreement dated August 12, 2020 with Copperbelt, to earn up to a 100% interest in the Beskauga project and through acquisition of Ekidos (Note 4), which holds other exploration licenses located in Kazakhstan

On February 3, 2022, the Company acquired Ekidos, including a $4,383,656 mineral property asset (Note 4) located in Kazakhstan. As such, the carrying value of the mineral properties associated with the Beskauga project include prior years’ drilling program.

Additionally, the Company holds its interest in the Stepnoe and Ekidos properties through the Stepnoe and Ekidos Joint Venture Agreement (the “Stepnoe and Ekidos JV Agreement”), and the Akkuduk, Nogurbek, Maisor, Elemes, Aktasty, Besshoky, Aimanday and South Bozshakol properties through the Maikain Joint Venture Agreement (the “Maikain JV Agreement”).

Arras Minerals Corp.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in United States dollars)

(Unaudited)

Stepnoe and Ekidos JV Agreement

In connection with the Spin-off and pursuant to the Separation and Distribution Agreement (Note 5), Silver Bull transferred its interest in the Stepnoe and Ekidos JV Agreement to Arras.

On September 1, 2020, Silver Bull entered into the Stepnoe and Ekidos JV Agreement in connection with, among other things, mineral license applications (the “Stepnoe and Ekidos Licenses”) for, and further exploration and evaluation of certain properties, including the Stepnoe and Ekidos properties located in Kazakhstan. The exploration licenses for the Stepnoe and Ekidos properties were granted on October 22, 2020.

The Company (through Ekidos LLP) and Copperbelt have initial participating interests in the joint venture of 80% and 20%, respectively. Pursuant to the Stepnoe and Ekidos JV Agreement, once the Company spends a minimum of $3,000,000 on either the Stepnoe or Ekidos property, the Company has the option to acquire Copperbelt’s participating interest in such property for $1,500,000. As of July 31, 2023, approximately $1,184,000 of the required expenditures have been incurred under the Beskauga Option Agreement (Note 5).

The Stepnoe and Ekidos JV Agreement shall terminate automatically upon there being one participant in the joint venture, or by written agreement between the parties.

Maikain JV Agreement

On May 20, 2021, Ekidos LLP entered into the Maikain JV Agreement with Orogen LLP, a company incorporated under the laws of Kazakhstan, in connection with, among other things, mineral license applications for, and further exploration and evaluation of, certain properties in an area of interest, including the Akkuduk, Nogurbek, Maisor, Elemes, Aktasty, Besshoky, Aimanday and South Bozshakol properties located in Kazakhstan. The following exploration licenses have been granted for an initial six-year period, with the possibility of a five-year extension.

The Company (through Ekidos LLP) and Orogen LLP have initial participating interests in the Maikain joint venture of 80% and 20%, respectively. Pursuant to the Maikain JV Agreement, once the Company spends a minimum of $3,000,000 on a property in the area of interest, the Company has the option to acquire Orogen LLP’s participating interest in such property for $1,500,000. As of July 31, 2023, approximately $1,353,000 of the required expenditures have been incurred.

The Maikain JV Agreement shall terminate automatically upon the earlier of (i) there being one participant in the joint venture, (ii) by written agreement between the parties, or (iii) May 20, 2024.

The Company entered into a lease agreement for its corporate head office commencing March 1, 2022, until February 28, 2026. Upon entering into this lease, the Company recognized a right-of use (“ROU”) asset in the amount of $319,521, and a corresponding lease liability in the same amount ($319,521). The lease liability is measured at amortized cost using the incremental borrowing rate of 10.02%.

The continuity of the ROU asset and lease liability for the period ended July 31, 2023 is as follows:

Right-of-use asset

Arras Minerals Corp.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in United States dollars)

(Unaudited)

Lease liability

Undiscounted lease payment obligations

Unlimited number of common shares and an unlimited number of preferred shares, without par value.

Preferred shares

No preferred shares have been issued.

Common shares

As of July 31, 2023, there are 68,504,400 common shares issued and outstanding.

During the nine months ended July 31, 2023, the following transactions occurred:

From November 10, 2022 to December 16, 2022, the Company completed a series of tranches of a private placement, issuing a total of 15,938,250 common shares at a price of $CDN 0.45 per common share for gross proceeds of $CDN 7,172,213 ($5,340,350). The Company paid finder’s fees totaling $CDN 84,432 ($61,629) to agents with respect to certain purchasers who were introduced to the Company. The Company incurred other offering costs associated with this private placement in the amount of $43,749.

Arras Minerals Corp.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in United States dollars)

(Unaudited)

During the nine months ended July 31, 2022, the following transactions occurred:

On November 21, 2021, the Company completed the second tranche of a private placement for 2,106,000 common shares at a price of $CDN 1.00 per common share for gross proceeds of $CDN 2,106,000 ($1,670,756). The Company incurred other offering costs associated with the second tranche of private placement of $4,900 and issued in aggregate 21,630 common shares fair valued at CDN $21,630 ($17,208) as finder’s fees.

On December 20, 2021, the Company completed the third and final tranche of a private placement for 1,520,000 common shares at a price of $CDN 1.00 per common share for gross proceeds of $CDN 1,520,000 ($1,186,388). The Company paid finder’s fees totaling $CDN 50,000 ($39,026) to an agent with respect to certain purchasers who were introduced by the agent. The Company incurred other offering costs associated with the third and final tranche of private placement of $5,644 and issued in aggregate 24,420 common shares fair valued at $CDN 24,420 ($19,427) as finder’s fees.

On May 30, 2022, the Company completed a private placement for 1,091,000 common shares at a price of $CDN 1.50 per common share for gross proceeds of $CDN 1,636,500 ($1,285,579). The Company paid finder’s fees totaling $14,016 to an agent with respect to certain purchasers who were introduced by the agent. The Company incurred other offering costs associated with the private placement of $8,111, of which $8,069 is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities at July 31, 2022.

Shares held in escrow

As a requirement of the Company’s listing on the TSX Venture Exchange on June 14, 2022 (the “Listing Date”), certain directors, officers and their affiliates were required to have their shares held in escrow by the Company’s transfer agent.

As at July 31, 2023, 1,499,374 (October 31, 2022 - 2,249,056) of the Company’s common shares were held in escrow, to be released as follows:

·         1/4 of remaining escrow securities on the 18-month anniversary of the Listing Date;

·         1/3 of remaining escrow securities on the 24-month anniversary of the Listing Date;

·         1/2 of remaining escrow securities on the 30-month anniversary of the Listing Date; and

·         The remaining escrow securities on the 36-month anniversary of the Listing Date.

Pursuant to the Company’s Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) approved by the Board of Directors, the Company grants stock options to employees, directors, officers and advisors. Under the Plan, options can be granted for a maximum term of ten years and the stock options shall vest in three equal installments, with one third of the options vesting on each of the grant date, the first-year anniversary of the grant date and the second anniversary of the grant date, unless otherwise designated by the Board. Further, the exercise price shall not be less than the price of the Company’s common shares on the date of the stock option grant.

No options were granted or exercised during the nine months ended July 31, 2023.

During the nine months ended July 31, 2022, the Company granted options to acquire 400,000 common shares with a weighted-average grant-date fair value of $0.46 per share and an exercise price of $CDN 1.00 per share.

No options were exercised during the nine months ended July 31, 2022.

Arras Minerals Corp.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in United States dollars)

(Unaudited)

Stock option transactions are summarized as follows:

The following options were outstanding and exercisable at July 31, 2023:

The weighted average remaining contractual life for options outstanding at July 31, 2023 is 2.80 years.

The total fair value of options granted during the nine months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022 was $nil and $182,052, of which $nil and $92,634 was recognized in share-based payments in the condensed interim consolidated statement of comprehensive loss with a corresponding increase in reserves, respectively.

As of July 31, 2023, there is a total remaining unrecognized compensation expenses of $29,722 (2022 - $230,895) which will be expensed in future reporting periods.

Total share-based payments recognized during the three and nine months ended July 31, 2023, was $23,716 and $143,405, respectively (2022 – $92,634 and $401,192) which was expensed in the condensed interim consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.

The Company applies the fair value method using the Black-Scholes option pricing model in accounting for its stock options granted. Accordingly, share-based payments of $54,922 (2022 – $177,930) were recognized as personnel expenses for options granted to employees, $75,436 (2022 – $137,362) were recognized in directors’ fees for options granted to directors and $13,047 (2022 - $85,899) was recognized as exploration for options granted to employees and consultants for the nine months ended July 31, 2023.

Arras Minerals Corp.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in United States dollars)

(Unaudited)

A summary of the range of assumptions used to value stock options granted for the nine months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:

The expected volatility assumption is based on the historical and implied volatility of the comparable companies’ common share price. The risk-free interest rate assumption is based on yield curves on government zero-coupon bonds with a remaining term equal to the stock options’ expected life. The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying dividends on its common share. Companies are required to utilize an estimated forfeiture rate when calculating the expense for the reporting period. Based on the best estimate, management applied the estimated forfeiture rate of 0% in determining the expense recorded in the accompanying statements of comprehensive loss.

On February 24, 2023, the Company granted 414,984 equity-settled RSUs to officers, in accordance with the Company’s Equity Incentive Plan. The grant date fair value of the RSUs was $CDN 0.47. RSUs are awards for service which upon vesting and settlement entitle the recipient to receive common shares. Vesting conditions for RSUs are set by the Board but must be at least one year following the grant date. The RSUs granted vest in a single tranche, one year from the grant date.

Compensation expense for RSUs was $61,575 for the nine months ended July 31, 2023 (2022 – $nil) and is presented as personnel costs.

At July 31, 2023, the following RSUs were outstanding:

On March 19, 2021, pursuant to an asset purchase agreement with Silver Bull, a majority shareholder (88% interest at the time) and related party, Silver Bull transferred all of its rights, title and interest in and to the Beskauga Option Agreement, as described in Note 5, to the Company.

Further, Silver Bull warrant holders will receive, upon exercise of any Silver Bull warrant (the “Silver Bull Warrants”), for the original exercise price, one Silver Bull common share and one common share of the Company. The Company will receive $0.25 of the proceeds from the exercise of each of these Silver Bull Warrants. A total of 1,971,289 Silver Bull Warrants were outstanding at the time of the Distribution which, if all exercised, would require the Company to issue 1,971,289 common shares for proceeds of $492,822.

Arras Minerals Corp.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in United States dollars)

(Unaudited)

A continuity of the Company’s shares issuable for Silver Bull Warrants is as follows:

No warrant were issued or exercised during the nine months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022.

The following warrants were outstanding at July 31, 2023:

Included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities at July 31, 2023 is $2,790 (October 31, 2022 - $267,806) due to officers and directors of the Company for their compensation and services.

As at July 31, 2023, due to related party consists of $2,790 due to Silver Bull for shared employees’ salaries and office expenses (October 31, 2022 - $23,196). The balance of due to related party is interest free and is to be repaid on demand.

During the nine months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022, expenses totalling $221,927 and $291,425 were incurred by Silver Bull on the Company’s behalf, which was offset by an incurred shared office rent. If specific identification of expenses is not practicable, a proportional cost allocation based on management’s estimation is applied.

During the nine months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company paid or accrued the following amounts to officers, directors or companies controlled by officers and/or directors:

Arras Minerals Corp.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in United States dollars)

(Unaudited)

The Company’s commitments include contractually obligated payments associated to its office lease (Note 10), the exploration expenditure requirements under the Beskauga Option Agreement (detailed in Note 5), and minimum expenditure requirements to maintain its exploration licenses as mandated by the Kazakh government authorities to keep the tenements in good standing.

As at July 31, 2023, cash and cash equivalents consist of guaranteed investment certificates (the “GIC”) of $518,774 (October 31, 2022 – $66,077) and $597,899 in cash (October 31, 2022 - $358,047) held in bank accounts. The GIC is a 30-day cashable term deposit with an interest rate at 5.0%, as of July 31, 2023.

The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, lease liability and due to related party. The Company’s risk exposure and the impact on the Company’s financial instruments are summarized below.

The Company’s credit risk on other receivables is negligible.

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a counter party to a financial instrument fails to meet its payment obligations. The Company is exposed to credit risk with respect to its cash and cash equivalents. Management believes that the credit risk concentration with respect to cash and cash equivalents is remote as it maintains accounts with highly rated financial institutions. Cash and cash equivalents are denominated in $USD, $CDN and Kazakh Tenge, and include guaranteed investment certificates for terms of less than 100 days acquired from a Canadian financial institution.

Arras Minerals Corp.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in United States dollars)

(Unaudited)

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in satisfying its financial obligations as they become due. The Company manages its liquidity risk by forecasting cash flows from operations and anticipating investing and financing activities. As at July 31, 2023, the Company had working capital of $917,000 (October 31, 2022 - $19,000) and cash and cash equivalents of $1,117,000 (October 31, 2022 - $424,000), and is not exposed to significant liquidity risk at this time. However, since the Company is in the exploration stage, it will periodically have to raise funds to continue operations and intends to raise further financing through equity offerings.

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities and due to related party are non-interest-bearing and are normally settled on 30-day terms (note 13).

Market risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices. Market risk comprises three types of risk: interest rate risk, foreign currency risk and other price risk. The Company is not currently exposed to any significant interest rate risk or other price risk. The Company is exposed to foreign currency risk with respect to cash denominated in Canadian dollars. As at July 31, 2023, a 10% strengthening (weakening) of the Canadian dollar against the United States dollar would have increased (decreased) the Company’s comprehensive loss by approximately $54,000 for the nine months ended July 31, 2023 (October 31, 2022 - $7,000).

The Company also maintains a minimum cash balance of local currency in a bank account in Kazakhstan. Due to the small balance, the Company assessed Kazakh Tenge foreign currency risk as low.

The Company has not hedged any of its foreign currency risks.

The ability of the Company to raise funds to explore and develop its exploration and evaluation assets and the future profitability of the Company are directly related to the price of copper and gold. The Company monitors copper and gold prices to determine the appropriate course of action to be taken.

Fair value measurements of financial instruments are required to be classified using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significant of inputs used in making the measurements. The levels of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.

Level 3 – Inputs for assets or liabilities that are not based on observable market data.

The Company’s financial instruments classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy are cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and due to related party. The lease liability is classified as Level 3 financial instruments. The carrying values approximate the fair values due to the short-term maturity of these instruments except the lease liability. There were no transfers between fair value levels during the nine months ended July 31, 2023.

Arras Minerals Corp.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in United States dollars)

(Unaudited)

The Company defines its capital as shareholders’ equity. Capital requirements are driven by the Company’s general operations and exploration. To effectively manage the Company’s capital requirements, the Company monitors expenses and overhead to ensure costs and commitments are being paid. The Company is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements. The Company did not change its approach to capital management during the nine months ended July 31, 2023.

Operating segments

The Company operated in a single reportable operating segment - the acquisition, exploration and evaluation of mineral properties, with its head office function in Canada. As at July 31, 2023, the Company’s exploration and evaluation assets are currently located in Kazakhstan.

The following table details the allocation of assets included in the accompanying statement of financial position at July 31, 2023:

The following table details the allocation of assets included in the accompanying statement of financial position at October 31, 2022: 

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