UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q/A
(Mark One)
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the quarterly period ended
March 31, 2012
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the transition period from ________ to ________
Commission File Number:
000-52156
South American Gold Corp.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada
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98-0486676
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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3645 E. Main Street, Suite 119, Richmond, IN 47374
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(765) 356-9726
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(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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______________________________________________________________________
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the issuer was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
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Yes
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No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
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Yes
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No
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,” “non-accelerated filer,” and “a smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
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Accelerated
filer
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Non-accelerated filer
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(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
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Yes
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No
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
Class
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Outstanding Shares as of March 31, 2012
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Common Stock, $0.001 par value
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79,211,890
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FORM 10-Q
SOUTH AMERICAN GOLD CORP.
MARCH 31, 2012
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item 1.
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Item 2.
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Item 3.
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Item 4.
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12
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 1.
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Item 1A.
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Item 2.
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Item 3.
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Item 4.
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Item 5.
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Item 6.
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
South American Gold Corp, (the “Company”), is filing this Amendment to its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2012 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 21, 2012, for the purpose re-stating our financial reports, amending the disclosures in the Financial Statements and the Notes to the Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 and amending the disclosures in Part I, Item 2 of this filing. The restated financial report and amended discslorues relate to an amendment to our 10-Q report for the period ending December 11,2011, which related to an elimination of the Bargain Purchase Gain of $814,283
which was instead booked to Capital Surplus. This amendment resulted in a net loss of $435,881for the nine month period ending March 31, 2012.
This Amendment does not reflect events occurring after the Original Filing except as noted above. Except for the foregoing amended information, this Form 10-Q/A continues to speak as of the date of the Original Filing and the Company has not otherwise updated disclosures contained therein or herein to reflect events that occurred at a later date.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
Our unaudited financial statements included in this Form 10-Q are as follows:
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F-1
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F-2
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F-3
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F-4
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These unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and the SEC instructions to Form 10-Q. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations and financial position have been included and all such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Operating results for the interim period ended March 31, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results that can be expected for the full year.
SOUTH AMERICAN GOLD CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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(formerly Grosvenor Explorations Inc.)
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(An Exploration Stage Company)
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
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RESTATED
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(Unaudited)
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(Audited)
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March 31,
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June 30,
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2012
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2011
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Assets
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Current Assets
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$
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32,599
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$
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120,537
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Prepaid Expenses
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3,000
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$
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-
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Total current assets
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35,599
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120,537
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Equipment net of depreciation
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-
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1,657
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Deposit
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-
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532,140
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Total Assets
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35,599
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654,334
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
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Current Liabilities
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Accounts payable
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263,301
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252,262
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Due to related parties
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-
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Total Liabilities
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263,301
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252,262
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Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
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Common stock, $0.001 par value, 450,000,000 shares
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authorized, 79,211,890 & 79,211,890 issued & outstanding
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as of March 31, 2012 & June 30, 2011 respectively
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79,212
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79,212
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Additional paid-in capital
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3,972,464
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3,158,181
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Accumulated other comprehensive income
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11,137
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27,332
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Deficit accumulated during the exploration stage
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(4,290,515
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)
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(3,854,622
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Total Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
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(227,702
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(589,897
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Non-controlling interest
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-
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991,968
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Total stockholders' equity (deficit)
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(227,702
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)
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402,071
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)
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$
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35,599
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$
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654,333
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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SOUTH AMERICAN GOLD CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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(formerly Grosvenor Explorations Inc.)
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(Exploration Stage Company)
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Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
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(Unaudited)
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RESTATED
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For the Three Months Ended March 31,
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For the Nine Months Ended March 31,
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For the Period
May 25, 2005
(Inception) to
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2012
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2011
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2012
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2011
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March 31, 2012
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Revenues
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$
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-
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$
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-
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$
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$
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-
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$
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-
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Operating Expenses
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Exploration Expense
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42,318
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145,274
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173,447
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148,234
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674,145
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Stock Based Compensation
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-
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1,566,348
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-
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1,566,348
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1,566,348
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Impairment loss on Goodwill
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-
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4,797
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-
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1,285,710
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Management Expense
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27,100
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26,275
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51,817
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48,275
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248,142
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Legal Expense
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47,568
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39,771
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84,816
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89,611
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224,525
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Accounting and Audit Expense
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12,040
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9,365
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42,941
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30,650
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177,303
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Professional Fees - Consulting
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4,000
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47,376
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48,022
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67,876
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174,000
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Other General & Administrative Expense
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10,800
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24,131
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32,874
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39,014
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195,296
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Total Operating Expense
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143,826
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1,858,540
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438,714
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1,990,008
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4,545,469
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Income (loss) from operations
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(143,826
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(1,858,540
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(438,714
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(1,990,008
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(4,545,469
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Other Income (Expense)
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Interest Expense
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-
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-
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(3,280
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-
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(3,280
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Interest income
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-
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-
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6,113
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-
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12,714
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Total Other Income
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-
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-
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2,833
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-
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9,434
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Net Loss
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(143,826
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(1,858,540
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(435,881
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(1,990,008
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(4,536,035
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Other comprehensive income (loss)
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Foreign currency translation adjustment
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49,450
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-
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(16,195
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-
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11,137
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Total other comprehensive income (loss)
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49,450
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-
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(16,195
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-
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11,137
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Comprehensive income (loss)
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(94,377
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(1,858,540
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(452,077
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)
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(1,990,008
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(4,524,898
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Net Loss
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(143,826
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(1,858,540
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(435,881
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(1,990,008
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(4,536,035
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Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest
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-
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-
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-
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-
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(245,530
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Net loss attributable to South American Gold Corp.
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$
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(143,826
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$
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(1,858,540
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$
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(435,881
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$
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(1,990,008
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$
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(4,290,505
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)
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Net loss per common share outstanding,
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basic and diluted
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$
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-
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$
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-
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$
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-
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$
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-
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Weighted average shares outstanding of common
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stock, basic and diluted
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79,211,890
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133,163,001
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79,211,890
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187,858,605
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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SOUTH AMERICAN GOLD CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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(formerly Grosvenor Explorations Inc.)
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(Exploration Stage Company)
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
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RESTATED
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For the period
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For the Nine Months Ended March 31,
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May 25, 2005
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(inception) to
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2012
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2011
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March 31, 2012
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Cash Flows Used in Operating Activities:
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Net Income (Loss)
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$
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(435,881
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$
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(1,990,008
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$
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(4,536,035
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)
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operations
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-
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Expenses paid by shareholders
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-
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-
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39,000
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Stock Based Compensation
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-
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1,566,348
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1,566,348
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Impairment loss on goodwill
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4,797
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-
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1,285,710
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Depreciation
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1,657
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-
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1,657
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities
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Prepaid Expenses
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(3,000
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)
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(3,000
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Due to related parties
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26,637
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-
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Accounts Payable
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11,039
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132,337
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388,896
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Cash (Used In) Operating Activities
|
|
|
(421,389
|
)
|
|
|
(264,685
|
)
|
|
|
(1,257,424
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equipment
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(1,657
|
)
|
Proceeds from business acquisition, net of cash paid of $10,785
|
|
|
349,647
|
|
|
|
(500,000
|
)
|
|
|
(200,354
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Cash Provided by (Used In) Investing Activities
|
|
|
349,647
|
|
|
|
(500,000
|
)
|
|
|
(202,011
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Advances from loan from related party
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Share Subscriptions Received in Advance
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,425,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,506,450
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,425,000
|
|
|
|
1,506,450
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effect of Foreign Currency on Cash
|
|
|
(16,196
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(14,416
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash
|
|
|
(87,938
|
)
|
|
|
660,315
|
|
|
|
32,599
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash at Beginning of Period
|
|
|
120,537
|
|
|
|
54
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash at End of Period
|
|
$
|
32,599
|
|
|
$
|
660,369
|
|
|
$
|
32,599
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
|
SOUTH AMERICAN GOLD CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(formerly Grosvenor Explorations Inc.)
(Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2012
(Unaudited)
1. ORGANIZATION
The Company, South American Gold Corp. (formerly Grosvenor Explorations Inc.), was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on May 25, 2005 with the authorized capital stock of 75,000,000 shares at $0.001 par value. In January 2008, a majority of the shareholders agreed to an increase in the authorized capital stock to 450,000,000 shares at $0.001 par value.
The Company was organized for the purpose of acquiring and developing mineral properties. The Company has not established the existence of a commercially minable ore deposit and therefore is considered to be in the exploration stage.
On September 8, 2010, the Company incorporated South American Gold Corp., as a subsidiary entity. On October 11, 2010, the company merged with this subsidiary for the sole purpose of effecting a name change. On the effective date of the merger, the company’s name changed to South American Gold Corp.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in The United States of America and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for financial information.
Activities during the exploration stage include search for mineral deposits. As an exploration stage enterprise, our ability to address our liquidity issues by obtaining additional equity or debt financing is imperative. We have yet to generate a positive internal cash flow, and until we achieve the production stage, we are dependent upon debt and equity financing to fund our current operating activities.
In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for all periods presented have been made. The information for the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2011 was derived from audited financial statements. The results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended March 31, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending June 30, 2012.
Principles of consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the cash flow statements, the Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue based on FASB Account Standards Codification (“ASC”) 605 “Revenue Recognition”. In all cases, revenue is recognized only when the price is fixed or determinable, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the service is performed and collectability of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured. Revenues from service contracts are recognized on a monthly, quarterly or semiannual basis as specified in the terms of a given contract. Revenues from additional services are recognized currently as the work is performed.
Accounting Method
The Company recognizes income and expenses based on the accrual method of accounting.
Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share
The Company computes net income (loss) per share in accordance with ASC 260 “Earnings per Share”. ASC 260 requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) on the face of the income statement. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders (numerator) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding (denominator) during the period. Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method and convertible preferred stock using the if-converted method. In computing diluted EPS, the average stock price for the period is used in determining the number of shares
assumed to be purchased from the exercise of stock options or warrants. Diluted EPS excluded all dilutive potential shares if their effect is anti-dilutive.
Evaluation of Long-Lived Assets
The Company reviews and evaluates long-lived assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. The assets are subject to impairment consideration under ASC 360-10-35-17 if events or circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts might not be recoverable. When the Company determines that an impairment analysis should be done, the analysis will be performed using rules of ASC 930-360-35, Asset Impairment, and 360-10-15-3 through 15-5, Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.
Foreign Currency Translation
The Company’s functional and reporting currency is the U.S. dollar. The consolidated financial statements of the Company are translated to U.S. dollars in accordance with ASC 830, “Foreign Currency Matters.” Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated using the exchange rate prevailing at the balance sheet date. Gains and losses arising on translation or settlement of foreign currency denominated transactions or balances are included in the determination of income.
The Company has not, to the date of these financial statements, entered into derivative instruments to offset the impact of foreign currency fluctuations.
Income Taxes
The Company utilizes the liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under the liability method deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and the tax bases of the assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect, when the differences are expected to be reversed. An allowance against deferred tax assets is recorded, when it is more likely than not, that such tax benefits will not be realized.
On March 31, 2012, the Company had a net operating loss carry forward of $3,476,232 for income tax purposes. The tax benefit of approximately $1.2 million from the loss carry forward has been fully offset by a valuation allowance because the future tax benefit is undeterminable since the Company is unable to establish a predictable projection of operating profits for future years. The losses begin to expire in 2025.
Advertising and Market Development
The company expenses advertising and market development costs as incurred.
Goodwill
Goodwill consists of the excess of cost of acquired enterprises over the sum of the amounts assigned to identifiable assets acquired less liabilities assumed. Goodwill is reviewed for impairment annually at the beginning of the Company’s fourth fiscal quarter, or more frequently if there are indicators that the fair value of the related reporting unit is less than the carrying value of the Goodwill. We compare our fair value, which is determined utilizing both a market value method and discounted projected future cash flows, to our carrying value for the purpose of identifying impairment. Our annual impairment review requires extensive use of accounting judgment and financial estimates.
Mineral Property Acquisition and Exploration Costs
Mineral property acquisition costs are initially capitalized as tangible assets when purchased. At the end of each fiscal quarter end, the Company assesses the carrying costs for impairment. If proven and probable reserves are established for a property and it has been determined that a mineral property can be economically developed, costs will be amortized using the units-of-production method over the estimated life of the probable reserve. Mineral property exploration costs are expensed as incurred.
Estimated future removal and site restoration costs, when determinable are provided over the life of proven reserves on a units-of-production basis. Costs, which include production equipment removal and environmental remediation, are estimated each period by management based on current regulations, actual expenses incurred, and technology and industry standards. Any charge is included in exploration expense or the provision for depletion and depreciation during the period and the actual restoration expenditures are charged to the accumulated provision amounts as incurred. As of the date of these financial statements, the Company has not established any proven or probable reserves on its mineral properties and
incurred only acquisition and exploration costs.
Although the Company has taken steps to verify title to mineral properties in which it has an interest, according to the usual industry standards for the stage of exploration of such properties, these procedures do not guarantee the Company’s title. Such properties may be subject to prior agreements or transfers and title may be affected by undetected defects.
Environmental Requirements
At the report date environmental requirements related to the mineral claim acquired are unknown and therefore any estimate of any future cost cannot be made.
Reclassifications
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with current period presentation.
Stock-based compensation
Effective 9 November 2010, the Company adopted the provisions of ASC 718, “Compensation – Stock Compensation”, which establishes accounting for equity instruments exchanged for employee services. Under the provisions of ASC 718, stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date, based on the calculated fair value of the award, and is recognized as an expense over the employees’ requisite service period (generally the vesting period of the equity grant). The Company adopted ASC 718 using the modified prospective method, which requires the Company to record compensation expense over the vesting period for all awards granted after the date of adoption, and for the unvested portion of
previously granted awards that remain outstanding at the date of adoption. Accordingly, financial statements for the periods prior to 9 November 2010 have not been restated to reflect the fair value method of expensing share-based compensation. Adoption of ASC 718 does not change the way the Company accounts for share-based payments to non-employees, with guidance provided by ASC 505-50, “ Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees”.
International Financial Reporting Standards
In November 2008, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued for comment a proposed roadmap regarding potential use of financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. Under the proposed roadmap, the Company would be required to prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS in fiscal year 2014, including comparative information also prepared under IFRS for fiscal 2013 and 2012. The Company is currently assessing the potential impact of IFRS on its financial statements and will continue to follow the proposed roadmap for future developments.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The Company does not expect that the adoption of other recent accounting pronouncements will have a material impact on its financial statements.
3. MINERAL PROPERTIES
In February 2008, the Company purchased the Kon Tum Gold Claim located in Vietnam for $5,000. The Company had not established the existence of a commercially minable ore deposit on the Kon Tum Gold Claim. The claim has no expiry date and only if the Company decides to abandon them will it no longer have an interest in the minerals thereon. The acquisition costs have been impaired and expensed because there has been no exploration activity nor have there been any reserves established and we cannot currently project any future cash flows or salvage value for the coming years and the acquisition costs might not be recoverable. The company has elected to not pursue further activities on these claims nor maintain
ownership.
GB Project
On December 14, 2011 the company signed an agreement to purchase one unpatented mining claim and lease nine unpatented mining claims in Yavapai County, Arizona covering approximately two hundred acres. The purchased unpatented claims were for one thousand dollars and the vendor retained a two percent net smelter return from any future production. The leased claims are for a period of fifteen (15) years; any production subject to a two percent net smelter return to the vendor, and annual lease payments of $750.
Lucky Boy Silver Project
In December 2011 the company staked five unpatented mining claims in Hawthorne, Nevada covering approximately one hundred acres.
4. BUSINESS ACQUISITION
On April 25, 2011, the “Company entered into an Amendment No.1 to the Stock Purchase Agreement dated February 25, 2011 with Minera Kata S.A., a corporation organized under the laws of the Republic of Panama, in order to acquire a twenty-five percent (25%) of the outstanding capital stock of Kata Enterprises, Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of the Republic of Panama (“Kata”), and to revise the terms of the options under which the Company has the ability to acquire the remaining seventy-five percent (75%) of the outstanding capital stock of Kata Enterprises, Inc. In November 2010, Kata entered into an agreement to acquire, through its subsidiary, an eighty-five percent (85%) interest in
certain mining concessions located in the Nariño province of Colombia, but Kata has not successfully closed that transaction as of this time. Kata is an entity that has nominal operations and was recently incorporated. The closing of the transaction is conditioned upon the transferor of the Mining Concessions receiving acceptance of an application for a concession contract, executing a concession contract with Ingeominas (the entity authorized by the Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy to grant mining concession contracts), registration of that contract at the National Mining Registry and securing the requisite approvals and governmental consents for the transfer of the Mining Concessions to Kata’s subsidiary.
In the event that Kata fails to close the transaction by February 25, 2012 and to have the Mining Concessions registered in the National Mining Registry of Colombia in favor of Kata, the Agreement provides that Seller will be obligated to deliver to the Company one-hundred percent (100%) of the outstanding capital stock of Kata without any additional consideration being paid. In such event, the Company will not have acquired any direct or indirect interest in the Mining Concessions and not be entitled to recover any of its exploration expenditures of other expenses incurred in connection with acquiring the 25% Stake, other than its entitlement, indirectly through its subsidiary, to the return of the $500,000 paid to
Seller on closing of the Agreement. Pursuant to the terms of the Amendment, the Company paid the Seller an additional $50,000 on the Effective Date, in addition to the $500,000 paid in cash at the closing of the Agreement, for the acquisition of the 25% Stake.
The Company follows ASC 810-10 and fully consolidates the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of Kata Enterprises, Inc. As a condition of stock purchase agreement, members of the board of directors of each of the acquired companies was required to tender their resignation with the Company subsequently appointing the new members of the board of directors. This effectively provided the Company management control of Kata Enterprises, Inc. as of February 25, 2011, resulting in a consolidation of the financial statements of Kata Enterprises, Inc.
The purchase price of $550,000 for 25% of the shares of Kata Enterprises, Inc. was allocated to the fair values of the assets and liabilities of Kata Enterprises, Inc., and non-controlling interest, as follows:
Assets purchased
:
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$
|
6,901
|
Mineral property interests
|
|
|
499,846
|
Total assets acquired
|
|
|
506,747
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities assumed
:
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
|
|
|
160
|
Total liabilities assumed
|
|
|
160
|
|
|
|
|
Non-controlling interest:
|
|
|
1,237,500
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
$
|
1,280,913
|
On November 19, 2011, Kata Enterprises S.A.S. acquired the remaining 15% ownership of Minera Narino S.A.S., for $785. Kata Enterprises S.A.S. assumed liabilities of $4,012 in the acquisition, resulting in Goodwill of $4,797. Due to lack of foreseeable revenues, the Company recorded a related impairment loss on this Goodwill of $4,797 in its statement of operations, as of December 31, 2011.
Also on November 19, 2011, the Company acquired the remaining 75% ownership of Kata Enterprises Inc. through payment of $10,000. The purchase price of $10,000 was allocated as follows:
Noncontrolling interest - $603.082; Net assets of Kata Enterprises Inc. (75%) - $221,201; Credit to Capital Surplus - $814,283.
The previous fair values assigned to the noncontrolling interest and net assets of Kata Enterprises Inc. were provisional amounts, the purchase noncontrolling interest in November 2011 finalized the purchase accounting.
Goodwill is reviewed for impairment annually at the beginning of the fourth fiscal quarter, or more frequently if impairment indicators arise. During fiscal year 2011, we acquired goodwill totaling approximately $1.28 million in connection with the acquisition of Kata Enterprises, Inc. We compared our fair value, utilizing both a market value method and discounted projected future cash flows, to our carrying value for the purpose of identifying impairment. During fiscal year 2011 the Company recorded an impairment loss on goodwill of approximately $1.28 million that relate primarily to indeterminate future cash flow related to the acquisition.
In its acquisition of the remaining 15% of Minera Narino S.A.S., the Company recorded Goodwill in the amount of $4,797. This amount was impaired as of December 31, 2011, due to lack of foreseeable revenues.
6. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
As of December 31, 2011, the current officers are owed a total of $25,385 for management fees and expenses which are recorded in accounts payable on the balance sheet. Officers-directors also have made contributions to capital of $39,000, since inception, in the form of expenses paid for the Company.
7. CAPITAL STOCK
During January 2006, the Company completed a private placement of post-split 28,000,000 common shares for $4,000 to its directors and a private placement of post-split 7,350,000 common shares for $52,450.
On February 5, 2007, the shareholders approved a forward stock split at the ratio of seven shares for one share of the Company’s common stock. The forward split does not affect the Company’s authorized number of shares of common stock as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and therefore such authorized number of shares after the forward split was 75,000,000.
The authorized share capital was increased from 75,000,000 common shares with a par value of $0.001 to 450,000,000 common shares with a par value of $0.001.
On January 18, 2008, the Company has a forward split of its common shares on the basis of 6 new shares for each one old share held. On August 25, 2009, certain creditors of the Company accepted 2,511,890 common shares at a price of $0.05 per share in consideration of amounts owed to them of $125,595. With this split and the shares issued for debt, there are now issued and outstanding 214,611,890 common shares outstanding with a par value of $0.001 per share. The post-split shares have been shown from inception.
On February 8, 2011, the former Chief Executive Officer and the Company’s former Chief Financial Officer agreed to allow the Company to cancel 141,200,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. No consideration was provided by the Company for the cancellation of shares.
On March 30, 2011, the Company completed a private placement of 5,800,000 Units at a purchase price of $0.25 per Unit to an aggregate of eight non-U.S. persons. The aggregate purchase price we received from the sale of these Units was $1,450,000 of which $1,450,000 was received by the closing date. Each unit is comprised of one (1) share of common stock, par value $0.001, and one (1) common stock purchase warrant to purchase one (1) share of our common stock, exercisable commencing six months after the date of issuance and terminating one (1) year from the closing date of the Private Placement. The exercise price for the Warrant is priced at $0.50 per share. As a result, we sold in the initial closing of the Private
Placement a total of 5,800,000 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase 5,800,000 shares of common stock. The Units were not sold through an underwriter and accordingly, there were no underwriting discounts or commissions involved. No registration rights were granted to the any of the Investors. On April 8, 2011, 5,800,000 common shares were issued pursuant to this private placement. On April 8, 2012 all share purchase warrants in this series expired.
Share Purchase Warrants
The following is a summary of warrants outstanding at March 31, 2012:
|
|
Exercise
Price
|
|
|
Number of
warrants
|
|
|
Remaining
contractual
life (years)
|
|
Warrants
|
|
$
|
0.50
|
|
|
|
5,800,000
|
|
|
|
.03
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,800,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subsequent to March 31, 2012, on April 8, 2012, all 5,800,000 warrants expired.
Stock Options
The following incentive stock options were outstanding at March 31, 2012:
|
|
Exercise
Price
|
|
|
Number of
options
|
|
|
Remaining
contractual
life (years)
|
|
Options
|
|
$
|
0.59
|
|
|
|
2,900,000
|
|
|
|
9
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,900,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following is a summary of stock option activities during the nine months ending March 31, 2012:
|
|
Number of
options
|
|
|
Weighted
average
exercise
price
|
|
Outstanding and exercisable at July 1, 2011
|
|
|
2,900,000
|
|
|
|
0.59
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Cancelled
|
|
|
(200,000)
|
|
|
|
0.59
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2012
|
|
|
2,700,000
|
|
|
|
0.59
|
|
The aggregate intrinsic value of all warrants and stock options outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2012 was $0.
8. GOING CONCERN
Our financial statements have been prepared on the basis of accounting principles applicable to a going concern. As a result, they do not include adjustments that would be necessary if we were unable to continue as a going concern and would therefore be obligated to realize assets and discharge our liabilities other than in the normal course of operations. The Company does not have sufficient working capital to service its debt or for its planned activity, which raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent on the Company’s ability to raise additional capital and implement its business plan.
9. RESTATEMENT
The Company in November 2011 purchased the minority interest in Kata Enterprises,Inc, a company which it had management control over and a twenty five per cent ownership interest. This transaction finalized the purchase accounting of the Kata subsidiary acquired. The company originally recorded a bargain purchase gain considering that the transaction was a step-acquisition, however upon evaluation it was determined that this was inappropriate as the company had management control of the subsidiary which requires the gain on acquisition of the minority interest to be recorded as an increase in capital.
Effect of Re-Statement on Nine months ended March 31, 2012 Consolidated Statements of
|
|
Operations and Cash Flows,and Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2012 :
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
.
|
|
NINE MONTH PERIOD ENDING MARCH 31, 2012
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Previously
|
|
|
Restatement
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reported
|
|
|
Adjustments
|
|
Restated
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BARGAIN PURCHASE GAIN
|
|
|
814,283
|
|
|
|
(814,283
|
)
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL OTHER INCOME(EXPENSE)
|
|
|
817,136
|
|
|
|
(814,283
|
)
|
|
|
2,833
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET INCOME (LOSS)
|
|
|
378,422
|
|
|
|
(814,283
|
)
|
|
|
(435,881
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(LOSS)
|
|
|
362,227
|
|
|
|
(814,283
|
)
|
|
|
(452,077
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BALANCE SHEET AS OF MARCH 31, 2012
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Previously
|
|
|
Restatement
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reported
|
|
|
Adjustments
|
|
Restated
|
|
Additional paid-in capital
|
|
|
3,158,181
|
|
|
|
814,283
|
|
|
|
3,972,464
|
|
Deficit accumulated during the
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exploration stage
|
|
|
(3,476,232
|
)
|
|
|
(814,283
|
)
|
|
|
(4,290,515
|
)
|
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
|
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As
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
for the nine months ended March 31, 2012
|
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Previously
|
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Restatement
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Reported
|
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Adjustments
|
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Restated
|
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CASH FLOWS USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES :
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Net Income (Loss) from Operations
|
|
|
378,422
|
|
|
|
(814,283
|
)
|
|
|
(435,861
|
)
|
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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net cash used in operations :
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bargain Purchase Gain
|
|
|
(814,283
|
)
|
|
|
814,283
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
Effect of Re-Statement on Inception to Date through March 31, 2012 Consolidated Statements of
|
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Operations and Cash Flows :
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
.
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PERIOD OF INCEPTION THROUGH MARCH 31, 2012
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Previously
|
|
|
Restatement
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reported
|
|
|
Adjustments
|
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Restated
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BARGAIN PURCHASE GAIN
|
|
|
814,283
|
|
|
|
(814,283
|
)
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL OTHER INCOME(EXPENSE)
|
|
|
823,717
|
|
|
|
(814,283
|
)
|
|
|
9,434
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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NET INCOME (LOSS)
|
|
|
(3,721,772
|
)
|
|
|
(814,283
|
)
|
|
|
(4,536,055
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(LOSS)
|
|
|
(3,710,615
|
)
|
|
|
(814,283
|
)
|
|
|
(4,524,898
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
|
|
As
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FROM INCEPTION THROUGH MARCH 31,2012
|
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Previously
|
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|
Restatement
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reported
|
|
|
Adjustments
|
|
Restated
|
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CASH FLOWS USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES :
|
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Net Income (Loss) from Operations
|
|
|
(3,721,772
|
)
|
|
|
(814,283
|
)
|
|
|
(4,536,055
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bargain Purchase Gain
|
|
|
814,283
|
|
|
|
(814,283
|
)
|
|
|
0
|
|
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “will,” “plan,” “future,” “continue,” and other expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events and trends and that do not relate to historical matters identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based largely on our expectations or forecasts of future
events, can be affected by inaccurate assumptions, and are subject to various business risks and known and unknown uncertainties, a number of which are beyond our control. Therefore, actual results could differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this document, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. A wide variety of factors could cause or contribute to such differences and could adversely impact revenues, profitability, cash flows and capital needs. There can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements contained in this document will, in fact, transpire or prove to be accurate.
Important factors that may cause the actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements, projections or other expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:
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risks related to failure to obtain adequate financing on a timely basis and on acceptable terms for our contemplated acquisition and exploration and development projects;
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risk that Federal and State permissions required for exploration on our properties are not available, or conflicting property interests preclude exploration and production on unpatented mining claims;
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risk that we cannot attract, retain and motivate qualified personnel, particularly employees, consultants and contractors for our operations ;
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risks and uncertainties relating to the interpretation of drill results, the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits;
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results of initial feasibility, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, and the possibility that future exploration, development or mining results will not be consistent with our expectations;
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mining and development risks, including risks related to accidents, equipment breakdowns, labor disputes or other unanticipated difficulties with or interruptions in production;
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the potential for delays in exploration or development activities or the completion of feasibility studies;
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risks related to the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses;
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risks related to commodity price fluctuations;
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the uncertainty of profitability based upon our history of losses;
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risks related to environmental regulation and liability;
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risks that the amounts reserved or allocated for environmental compliance, reclamation, post-closure control measures, monitoring and on-going maintenance may not be sufficient to cover such costs;
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risks related to tax assessments;
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political and regulatory risks associated with mining development and exploration; and other risks and uncertainties related to our prospects, properties and business strategy.
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The forgoing list is not an exhaustive list of the factors that may affect any of our forward-looking statements. These and other factors should be considered carefully and readers should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements.
As used in this Quarterly Report, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” and “Company” mean South American Gold Corp., unless otherwise indicated.
Overview
The Company’s current focus is on the acquisition, exploration, and potential development of mining properties in in the United States though we are also seeking mineral property interests in Colombia and Mexico. Our common stock is currently quoted on the over-the-counter bulletin board service of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (the “OTCBB”) under the trading symbol “SAGD”.
We are considered an exploration or exploratory stage company because our business plan is to engage in the examination, investigation and exploration of land that we believe may contain valuable minerals, for the purpose of discovering the presence of ore, if any, and its extent. We have not acquired any mineral property interests at the present and there is no assurance that a commercially viable mineral deposit will exist on any of the properties underlying any mineral property interests that we may acquire in the future. In order to make any final evaluation as to the economic and legal feasibility of placing any exploration project into production, a great deal of exploration is required. We possess no known
reserves of any type of mineral, have not discovered an economically viable mineral deposit and there is no assurance that we will ever discover one. If we cannot acquire or locate mineral deposits, or if it is not economical to recover any mineral deposits that we do find, our business and operations will be materially and adversely affected and we may have to cease operations.
Substantially all of our assets will be put into commercializing mining rights and mineral claims located within a limited geographical area. Accordingly, any adverse circumstances that affect these areas would affect us financially. . If any adverse circumstances were to arise, we would need to consider alternatives, both in terms of our prospective operations and for the financing of our activities. Management cannot provide assurance that we will ultimately achieve profitable operations or become cash-flow positive, or raise additional debt and/or equity capital. If we are unable to raise additional capital, we will continue to experience liquidity problems and management expects that we will need to
curtail operations, liquidate assets, seek additional capital on less favorable terms and/or pursue other remedial measures including ceasing operations. We may also consider entering into a joint venture arrangement to provide the required funding to acquire and explore any mineral property interests. We have not undertaken any efforts to locate a joint venture participant. Even if we determine to pursue a joint venture participant, there is no assurance that any third party would enter into a joint venture agreement with us in order to fund the acquisition and exploration of mineral property interests. If we enter into a joint venture arrangement, we would likely have to assign a percentage of any mineral property interest we may hold to the joint venture participant.
In connection with our efforts to seek properties in Columbia, we have been monitoring certain changes that the Colombian government is contemplating to its administration of the mining sector, which may include the establishment of new government agencies and regulations which may not be established or known until July 2012 and potentially adversely impact us by resulting in further delays in implementing plans and increased compliance costs. For reasons which included the foregoing, we elected to expand our focus to North America and we are actively considering projects in North America in addition to Colombia. We have abandoned our plan to acquire an interest in certain mining and mineral rights underlying a
prospective concession contact located in the Nariño province of Colombia.
During the quarter ended December 31, 2011, these efforts resulted in us entering into a Mining Lease and Agreement to lease nine unpatented mining claims situated in Yavapai County, Arizona and purchasing one unpatented mining claim situated in Yavapai County and staking five unpatented mining claims in the western Nevada. We are reviewing data received and results of site visits and preparing for additional exploration activity.
Entry into Agreement with Minera Kata S.A. for Acquisition of Equity Interest in Kata Enterprises Inc.
On February 25, 2011 (the “Effective Date”), we entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with Minera Kata S.A., a corporation organized under the laws of the Republic of Panama (“Seller”), as amended and supplemented by Amendment No. 1 (the “Amendment”) dated April 25, 2011 (collectively, the “Agreement”), and acquired from Seller twenty-five percent (25%) of the outstanding capital stock (the “25% Stake”) of Kata Enterprises Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of the Republic of Panama (“Kata”), with an option to acquire from Seller the remaining seventy-five percent (75%) of the outstanding capital stock of Kata in exchange for total
consideration of $550,000. We paid Seller partial consideration of $500,000 in cash (the “Closing Payment”) on the Effective Date and the remaining $50,000 in cash upon execution of the Amendment.
In November 2010, Kata entered into an agreement to acquire, through its subsidiary, an eighty-five percent (85%) interest in certain mining concessions located in the Nariño province of Colombia covering the area that is the subject of the IKE-10421 concession application (the “Mining Concessions”), but has not successfully closed that transaction as of the time of this filing (the “Kata Transaction”). Kata is an entity that has nominal operations and was recently incorporated. Our understanding that closing of the Kata Transaction is conditioned upon the transferor of the Mining Concessions receiving acceptance of an application for a concession contract, executing a
concession contract with Ingeominas (the entity authorized by the Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy to grant mining concession contracts), registration of that contract at the National Mining Registry and securing the requisite approvals and governmental consents for the transfer of the Mining Concessions to Kata’s subsidiary.
In November 2011, we amended the prior agreements to acquire one hundred percent (100%) ownership of Kata S.A. and its related subsidiaries, and all prior agreements were terminated including those related to the mineral concession applications. In exchange for the 100% ownership, we paid $10,000. We remain in ownership of all data compiled during our exploration activities; maintain a representative office in Colombia, and are monitoring changes in mining regulations and future acquisitions in the country. We expect no direct exploration in Colombia in the fourth quarter.
As a part of our business plan, we intend to seek out and acquire interests in other mineral exploration properties which, in the opinion of our management, offer attractive mineral exploration opportunities. Presently, we are considering the acquisition of other exploration properties, but have not entered into any letters of intent or agreements providing for the acquisition of other exploration properties as of the date of this report, with the exception of the Lucky Boy Silver and GB projects in the United States.
Exploration Activities- Colombia and Latin America
We have conducted reconnaissance exploration on various locations in the Nariño Mining district primarily to develop better understanding of the geology of the district and to consider a potential acquisition in the area, which would be contingent on securing sufficient financing and regulatory approvals, neither of which can be assured. We have considered and evaluated projects in Colombia outside of the Nariño district and in Bolivia and plan to continue to do the same subject to same financing and regulatory conditions. We anticipate that general exploration activities required to identify and evaluate new prospects would require additional consulting, travel and sampling expense of $50,000 in the
current fiscal year. Administrative costs related to our Colombian subsidiaries we estimate at $50,000 for the current year. Our CEO and VP Exploration visited and considered a project in Bolivia in 2011 ,but due to political uncertainty in was decided after review in the first quarter 2012 to not proceed with negotiations on the property visited.
North American Exploration and Acquisition Activities
We have commenced regular activities to locate and evaluate potential projects in North America. Initial projects under review have been in Mexico (Zactaecas region) and the United States (principally projects in Nevada, Arizona and Montana). These activities included site visits to the lease mining claims in Arizona and the Lucky Boy Silver project in Nevada, which are discussed below. These efforts include reviewing historical literature, contacting property owners, compiling and reviewing information on properties, and where merited site visits and negotiations with property owners, and in addition exploration preparation for our Arizona claims.
GB Claims – Arizona
During the reporting period ended December 31,2011, and consistent with our plan to extend the focus of our exploration activities to North America, we entered into an agreement to lease certain unpatented mining claims in the historical Black Rock Mining District of Yavapai County of Arizona.
Mining and Lease Agreement
On December 14, 2011, we entered into a Mining Lease and Agreement (the “Lease”) with Marilyn Bashore (“Bashore”) to lease nine unpatented mining claims situated in Yavapai County, Arizona (the “Property”).
The Lease granted us the exclusive right to prospect, explore, develop and mine the Property for gold, silver and other minerals. Under the terms of the Lease, we paid Bashore an initial payment of $500 and are required to pay Bashore an annual lease payment of $750 plus a 2% net smelter return on any production. We are required under the terms of the Lease to perform a minimum of $900 in annual assessment work on the Property. The Lease is for a fifteen (15) year term, but shall continue into perpetuity to the extent that minerals are produced and continue to be produced on the Property.
Also on December 14, 2011, we purchased from Bashore one unpatented mining claim situated in Yavapai County (the “Claim”). As consideration for the Claim, we paid Bashore $1,000. There was no purchase agreement documenting our acquisition of the Claim and the Claim was sold, transferred and conveyed by Bashore to us by executing and delivering to us a quitclaim deed.
Description of Property
In connection with the our consideration of entering into the Lease, we conducted a diligence review of the Property. The description of Property contained herein is the product of our due diligence. Further description is available in our 10 q report for the period ended December 31, 2011.
Property Description and Location
Leased Claims
The nine unpatented mining claims underlying the Lease cover approximately one hundred and eighty (180) acres and are located in the Black Rock Mining District of Yavapai County, Arizona. Set forth below are the claim reference numbers.
BLM Recording Number
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GB 1
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AMC
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393641
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GB 3
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393643
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GB 4
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393644
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GB 5
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393645
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GB 6
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393646
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GB 7
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393647
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GB 8
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393648
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GB 23
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393931
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GB 25
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393930
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Owned Claims
The Claim we acquired has a BLM recording number of AMC 3993932 and county recording number of 84608P-982.
Exploration Plans
The project area is an early stage prospect with potential identified to date from reconnaissance exploration. The initial objective is to identify the presence of and extent of breccia pipes on the Property. This will require an initial work plan of geologic mapping, surface sampling and soil analysis, after which a more comprehensive plan would be developed with an objective of identifying drill targets and developing a Plan of Operation to be filed with the BLM for permission to conduct such an exploration program.
The company has additional geological mapping to be done, and we are in the process of preparing a site visit to investigate adjacent territory and on the existing unpatented mining claims identify areas for soil sampling and preliminary identification of drill targets. Once done we will prepare a Plan of Operations for the required approvals. The budget for these and forecast subsequent steps is $50,000 and included in the company-wide exploration budget provided below.
Lucky Boy Silver Project - Nevada
Lucky Boy Silver Project
In December 2011, we staked five unpatented mining claims in the Walker Lane Mineral Belt in western Nevada which we are referring to as the “Lucky Boy Silver Project”.
In connection with our consideration of whether to stake these unpatented mining claims, we conducted a diligence review of the Lucky Boy Silver Project. The description of the Lucky Boy Silver Project contained herein is the product of our due diligence from an initial site visits conducted in December 2011 and certain historical information publicly available which we have not been able to independently verify. Further description of the project may be found on our 10 Q quarterly report for the period ended December 31, 2011.
Land Status
We staked the following five unpatented mining claims in December 2011 covering approximately 100 acres of the Lucky Boy Silver Project:
Claim
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BLM Recording No.
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LB#1
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NMC 1062491
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LB#2
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NMC 1062492
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LB#3
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NMC 1062493
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LB#4
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NMC1062494
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LB#5
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NMC 1062495
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Exploration Plans
Initial exploration work that has begun is and will entail geologic mapping, data compilation and review, and to the extent justified surface sampling and sampling from accessible underground areas. Reconnaissance exploration indicates that there may limited potential from surface, exploration, drilling and underground access is key to determining future potential of the Lucky Boy Silver Project.
Our exploration plan would be divided into three phases, and execution of these plans is dependent on results from earlier phases and the availability of capital. The key strategic objective is to determine whether the mineralization extends at depth with a sufficient grade to permit a preliminary assessment to the potential for commercial mining. Initial funding required for exploration is estimated at $50,000 to cover consulting fees and expenses, systematic soil and surface sampling, identification of nearby properties that may be acquired to improve access, and develop a plan for drilling any established targets. Historical information suggests that there are may not be prospective for positive results from
near-surface exploration, hence the company exploration plan would be focused on two key objectives (a) determine mineralization at depth ( in excess of 1500 feet) or identify parallel structures to areas of historic mining. If drill targets are established, we would foresee a Phase II exploration plan of $450,000, but the implementation of such plan is contingent on us securing sufficient financing which cannot be assured.
Exploration work continues to advance knowledge of the areas, conduct surveying and geologic mapping activities, determine prime areas for soil sediment sampling and re-sampling prospects pits we believe present. Our primary objective during Phase I exploration is identifying drill targets, preparing logistical arrangements for a drilling plan, begin assembling data necessary for a Plan of Operations to be submitted to the BLM, which has been submitted and preparation for data to support our subsequent applications for regulatory approval of exploration activities, and review data of prior exploration in the area along with field work to verify historical data. We plan in the second quarter to expand these
activities. Our Phase II exploration phase, subject to results and timing of the completion Phase I exploration and regulatory approvals. We are forecasting subject to capital availability and timing of regulatory approvals required to explore in the area, a company budget of approximately $600,000 for our projects over the next 18 months. We also are actively considering projects for acquisition in Mexico in addition to the United States and Colombia, and expect general due diligence, exploration and initial acquisition expenses over the next 18 months at $150,000, for a total operating budget of $750,000 over 18 months, subject to availability of capital,permits and recommendations of our technical staff and consultants.
Our current cash on hand is insufficient to complete any of the planned exploration activities and the full implementation of our planned exploration program is dependent on our ability to secure sufficient financing and the necessary permits. We can provide no assurance that we will secure sufficient financing or that any required permits will be approved.
Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
Revenues
We have not generated any revenues from operations since our inception. We do not anticipate earning revenues until such time that we are able, if at all, to locate a commercially exploitable mineral deposit and either enter into commercial production or sell any mineral properties we may acquire.
Operating Expenses
We incurred operating expenses in the amount of $143,826 for the three months ended March 31, 2012, as compared to operating expenses of $1,858,540 for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The decrease in our operating expenses relates to decreased expenditures associated with operations and exploration costs incurred in performing initial diligence of the property underlying the Mining Concessions that was the subject of the IKE-10421 concession application for which Kata, through its subsidiary, had entered into an agreement to acquire an eighty-five percent (85%) interest, and more significantly lower costs for stock-based compensation. We had in the quarter ended March 31, 2011, a $1,566,348 expense for stock
based compensation as an incentive stock option plan was established to compensate key employees and members of our management team, compared to nil in the quarter ended March 31, 2012 for this expense.
We incurred exploration costs of $42,318 during the three months ended March 31, 2012, as compared to $145,274 for the three months ended March 31, 2011. We reported management fees of $27,100 for the three months ended March 31, 2012, compared to $26,275 for the three months ended March 31, 2011. We incurred consulting fees of $4,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2012, compared to $47,376 for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The decrease in management and consulting fees during the three months ended March 31, 2012, as compared to the prior year, is attributable to more work being done internally by the Company’s officers.
We incurred accounting and auditing expenses of $12,040 for the three months ended March 31, 2012, compared to $9,365 for the three months ended March 31, 2011. We incurred legal expenses of $47,568 for the three months ended March 31, 2012, compared to $39,771 for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The increase in accounting and auditing and legal fees during the three months ended March 31, 2012, as compared to the prior year, is partly attributable to expenditures associated with our Colombian subsidiaries. We incurred other general and administrative expenses of $10,800 for the three months ended March 31, 2012, compared to $24,131 for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The decrease is attributable to
less administrative activity during the first quarter 2012.
Net Loss
As a result of the above, for the three months ended March 31, 2012, we reported a net loss of $143,826, as compared to a net loss of $1,858,540 for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The decrease in our net loss was primarily attributable to decreased operating expenses incurred during the reporting period, which are described above.
Basic and Diluted Loss per Share
As a result of the above, the basic and diluted loss per common share was less than $0.01 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011
Revenues
We have not generated any revenues from operations since our inception. We do not anticipate earning revenues until such time that we are able, if at all, to locate a commercially exploitable mineral deposit and either enter into commercial production or sell any mineral properties we may acquire.
Operating Expenses
We incurred operating expenses in the amount of $438,714 for the nine months ended March 31, 2012, as compared to operating expenses of $1,990,008 for the nine months ended March 31, 2011. The decrease in our operating expenses for the nine months ended March 31, 2012, as compared to the nine months ended March 31, 2011, relates to increased expenditures associated with operations and exploration costs incurred in performing initial diligence of the property underlying the Mining Concessions that is the subject of the IKE-10421 concession application for which Kata, through its subsidiary, had entered into an agreement to acquire an eighty-five percent (85%) interest; and a significant expense
decline for stock based compensation to compensate key employees and members of our management team, and exploration expenses related to new properties acquired. Expenses for management fees and accounting services also increased with the escalation of our operations and exploration activities.
We reported stock based compensation of $1,566,348 during the nine months ended March 31, 2011, as compared to $0 for the nine months ended March 31, 2012. The increase in stock based compensation during the nine months ended March 31, 2011, as compared to the prior year, is attributable to stock option grants to executive officers and directors during the reporting period.
We incurred exploration costs of $173,447 during the nine months ended March 31, 2012, as compared to $148,234 for the nine months ended March 31, 2011. We reported management fees of $51,817 for the nine months ended March 31, 2012, compared to $48,275 for the nine months ended March 31, 2011. We incurred consulting fees of $48,022 for the nine months ended March 31, 2012, compared to $67,876 for the nine months ended March 31, 2011. The decrease in management and consulting fees during the nine months ended March 31, 2011, as compared to the prior year, is attributable to a lower level of due diligence work required on projects located in the Unites States compared to projects located in foreign
countries.
We incurred accounting and auditing expenses of $42,941 for the nine months ended March 31, 2012, compared to $30,650 for the nine months ended March 31, 2011. We incurred legal expenses of $84,816 for the nine months ended March 31, 2012, compared to $89,611 for the nine months ended March 31, 2011. The increase in accounting and auditing fees during the nine months ended March 31, 2012, as compared to the prior year, is attributable to expenditures associated with our subsidiaries.
We incurred other general and administrative expenses of $32,874 for the nine months ended March 31, 2012, compared to $39,014 for the nine months ended March 31, 2011. The decrease in other general and administrative expenses during the nine months ended March 31, 2011, as compared to the prior year, is attributable to increased work done internally.
Other Income (loss)
Other income in the nine months ended March 31, 2012 totaled $2,833 which comprised a net of interest income and interest expense.
Net Income( Loss)
As a result of the above, for the nine months ended March 31, 2012, we reported a net loss of $435,881, as compared to a net loss of $1,990,008 for the nine months ended March 31, 2011. The decrease in our net loss was primarily attributable to decreased operating expenses incurred during the reporting period, which is described above. Comprehensive loss for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 respectively was and $(1,990,008) for 2011 and for 2012 comprehensive loss of $(452,077); other comprehensive income in 2011 was $-0- compared to a loss in the same period in 2012 of $16,195.
Basic and Diluted Loss per Share
As a result of the above, the basic and diluted loss per common share was less than $0.01 for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At March 31, 2012, we had cash of $32,599 (June 30, 2011 - $120,537) and a working capital deficit $227,702 (June 30, 2011 – 131,725).
We anticipate spending approximately $15,000 in general and administrative expenses per month for the next twelve months, for a total anticipated general and administrative expenditures $180,000. These anticipated expenditures are closely related to the level of activities we have contemplated in our business plan. The general and administrative expenses for the year will consist primarily of professional fees for the audit and legal work relating to our regulatory filings throughout the year, as well as transfer agent fees, general management and office expenses. General support activities, additional organizational supervision of subsidiaries in the process of acquisition or contemplated to be acquired,
and general management costs contribute to the forecasted increase in general and administrative expenditures. We currently forecast ongoing exploration activities at $750,000 for the upcoming 18 months. We are forecasting subject to capital availability and timing of regulatory approvals required to explore in the area.
Our current cash on hand is insufficient to be able to fully implement our business plan as planned. Accordingly, we must obtain additional financing in order to meet our projected property activities and maintain operations. We believe that debt financing will not be an alternative for funding exploration as we have limited tangible assets to secure any debt financing. We anticipate that additional funding will be in the form of equity financing from the sale of additional shares of our common stock. We anticipate seeking additional funding in the form of equity financing from the sale of our common stock, but cannot provide any assurance that we will be able to raise sufficient funding from the sale of our common
stock to fund our exploration program or maintain operations for any period of time. In the absence of such financing, we will not be able to commence our exploration program may be forced to cease operations, liquidate assets, seek additional capital on less favorable terms and/or pursue other remedial measures.
We may consider entering into a joint venture arrangement to provide the required funding to explore the properties underlying our mineral property interests. We have not undertaken any efforts to locate a joint venture participant. Even if we determine to pursue a joint venture participant, there is no assurance that any third party would enter into a joint venture agreement with us in order to fund exploration of the properties underlying our mineral property interests. If we enter into a joint venture arrangement, we would likely have to assign a percentage of our interest in our mineral property interests to the joint venture participant.
Net cash used in operating activities for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 was $421,389, as compared to net cash used in operating activities of $264,685 for the nine months ended March 31, 2011. Our net loss of $1,990,008 for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 was the primary reason for our negative operating cash flow, which was partially offset by an increase in share based compensation of $1,566,348; for the nine months for the period ended March 31, 2012 we had net loss of $435,881 but the effect of deducting non-cash income items and increased accounts payable led to somewhat lower negative cash flow from operations of $421,389.
Net cash provided by investing activities for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 was $349,647 as compared to net cash used in investing activities of $500,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2011. Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 related to cash paid to acquire a 25% equity interest in Kata. Cash provided by investing activities for the nine months ended March 31, 2012,,was due to the net effect of our acquisition of the remaining 75% equity interest in Kata.
Net cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 was $1,425,000, as compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $-0- for the nine months ended March 31, 2012. Net cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 was related to proceeds received from a private equity offering.
In November 2011 we purchased the noncontrolling interest in Kata, and resulted in an increase in our capital surplus as noted in our financial statements of $814,283 offset by a decrease in noncontrolling interest of $814,283.The purchase of the remaining interest in Kata finalized the purchase accounting for the Kata transaction.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet debt, nor did we have any transactions, arrangements, obligations (including contingent obligations) or other relationships with any unconsolidated entities or other persons that may have material current or future effects on financial conditions, changes in the financial conditions, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, capital resources, or significant components of revenue or expenses.
Going Concern
We have incurred net losses attributable to South American Gold Corp. for the period from inception on May 25, 2005 to March 31, 2012 of $4,536,035 and have no source of revenue. The continuity of our future operations is dependent on our ability to obtain financing and upon future acquisition, exploration and development of profitable operations from our mineral properties. These conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our financial statements have been prepared in conformity with GAAP. For a full discussion of our accounting policies as required by GAAP, refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2011. We consider certain accounting policies to be critical to an understanding of our financial statements because their application requires significant judgment and reliance on estimations of matters that are inherently uncertain. The specific risks related to these critical accounting policies are unchanged at the date of this report and are described in detail in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The Company originally recorded the purchase of Kata using provisional accounting. At the time of the original purchase the Company only acquired 25% of Kata. In November 2011, the Company finalized the purchase of the non-controlling interest of Kata. This resulted in a much lower value being assigned to the non-controlling interest , did not affect the Company’s working capital or reported cash flows for prior periods.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Not Applicable.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of March 31, 2012. This evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Raymond DeMotte, and our Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Cristian Gomez. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of March 31, 2012, our disclosure controls and procedures are not effective. Our conclusion is based primarily on the material weakness in internal control over financial reporting which was disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended June 30, 2011, which we believe primarily stems from the fact that we had limited accounting and financial staff during the year ended June 30, 2011 which did not possess the requisite qualifications.
Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act are recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
During the quarter ended March 31, 2012, no changes other than those made in conjunction with certain remediation efforts described below, were identified to our internal control over financial reporting that materially affected, or were reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Remediation of Material Weaknesses
As discussed above, as of June 30, 2010 and 2011, we identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting due to the occurrence of a significant number of out-of-period adjustments and the magnitude of such that were identified during the quarterly closing process for the periods ended December 31, 2009 and March 31, 2010, which we believe primarily stems from the fact that we had limited accounting and financial staff during the year ended June 30, 2010 which did not possess the requisite qualifications. We are currently addressing these material weaknesses as described below.
With respect to our limited accounting and financial staff, in September 2010, we appointed Mr. DeMotte to serve as our Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Velasquez to serve as our Chief Financial Officer and Secretary. Mr. DeMotte has previously served in accounting and finance positions during his career and has earned an MBA. Mr. Velasquez has post-graduate studies in business and finance and has also served in various accounting and financial reporting positions throughout his career. On March 11, 2011, our board of directors unanimously resolved to create an Audit Committee. The Audit Committee includes two independent directors and Mr. Velasquez. The Chairman of the Audit Committee has in excess of 35
years experience in finance and accounting. In addition, we have engaged as a consultant an accounting specialist to assist us in the preparation of financial information required for our periodic reports. The addition of personnel with financial and accounting expertise has enabled us to implement a system of dual-approval for invoices received and payments made and further evaluate our existing financial close process. In April 2012, Mr. Velasquez resigned to pursue other interests with no disagreement with the Company, and he was replaced by Mr. Cristian Gomez as CFO in May 2012.
We are currently redesigning our accounting processes and related controls to provide greater assurance that our accounting and related financial disclosures can be completed accurately and in a timely manner. We are also in the process of developing sufficient written policies and procedures.
Management, in coordination with the input, oversight and support of the audit committee of our board of directors, has identified the above-mentioned measures to strengthen our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting and to address the material weaknesses described above. We began implementing these measures in the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2011, we were expect these remedial actions to be effectively implemented by the end of the prior fiscal year, but to limited staffing we believe these actions will not be complete until the upcoming new fiscal year of 2013.
If the remedial measures described above are insufficient to address any of the identified material weaknesses or are not implemented effectively, or if additional deficiencies arise in the future, material misstatements in our interim or annual financial statements may occur in the future. Among other things, any unremediated material weaknesses could result in material post-closing adjustments in future financial statements.
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
None.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Not Applicable to Smaller Reporting Companies.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
There were no shares issued during the three month period ended March 31, 2012.
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosure.
None.
Item 5. Other Information.
None.
Item 6. Exhibits.
See the Exhibit Index following the signatures page of this report, which is incorporated herein by reference.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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South American Gold Corp.
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Date:
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August 22, 2012
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By:
/s/ Raymond DeMotte
Raymond DeMotte
Title:
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
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Date:
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August 22, 2012
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By:
/s/ Cristian Gomez
Cristian Gomez
Title:
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
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SOUTH AMERICAN GOLD CORP.
(the “Registrant”)
(Commission File No. 000-52156)
Exhibit Index
to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2012
Exhibit
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Description
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Incorporated by Reference to:
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Filed
Herewith
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31.1
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X
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31.2
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X
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32.1
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X
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32.2
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X
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* In accordance with SEC rules, this interactive data file is deemed “furnished” and not “filed” for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, and otherwise is not subject to liability under those sections or acts.