Forward-Looking Statements
This report on Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements. All
statements other than statements of historical fact are "forward-looking
statements" for purposes of these provisions, including any projections of
earnings, revenues, or other financial items; any statements of the plans,
strategies, and objectives of management for future operation; any statements
concerning proposed new products, services, or developments; any statements
regarding future economic conditions or performance; statements of belief; and
any statement of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Such
forward-looking statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties, and
actual results could differ materially from those anticipated by the
forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties,
including, but not limited to, the following: competition, promotional costs and
the risk of declining revenues. Our actual results could differ materially from
those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of a number of
factors. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this
filing, and we assume no obligation to update such forward-looking statements.
The following discusses our financial condition and results of operations based
upon our unaudited financial statements which have been prepared in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. It should be
read in conjunction with our financial statements and the notes thereto included
elsewhere herein.
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking
statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of
activity, performance or achievements. Except as required by applicable law,
including the securities laws of the United States, we do not intend to update
any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual
results.
As used in this quarterly report, the terms "we", "us", "our" and "our company"
mean Northern Minerals & Exploration Ltd., unless otherwise indicated.
General Overview
We are an emerging natural resource company operating in oil and gas production
in central Texas and exploration for gold and silver in northern Nevada.
Current Business
Refer to NOTE 4 and NOTE 5 for property information.
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Results of Operations
Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended April 30, 2022 and 2021
Revenue
We had no revenue for the three months ended April 30, 2022 or 2021.
Officer compensation
Officer compensation was $6,600 and $6,600 for the three months ended April 30,
2022, and 2021, respectively. Officer compensation is paid to our CFO.
Consulting - related party
Consulting - related party services were $15,000 and $15,000 for the three
months ended April 30, 2022, and 2021, respectively. Fees of $5,000 per month
are paid to Noel Schaefer, Director, but are recorded as consulting fees.
Professional fees
Professional fees were $5,220 and $8,587 for the three months ended April 30,
2022, and 2021, respectively, a decrease of $3,367 or 39.2%. Professional fees
generally consist of legal, audit and accounting expense. The decrease can be
attributed to a decrease in audit fees billed during the period.
General and administrative
General and administrative expense was $4,452 and $4,369 for the three months
ended April 30, 2022, and 2021, respectively, an increase of $83 or 1.9%.
Interest expense
During the three months ended April 30, 2022, and 2021 we had interest expense
of $1,585 and $3,979, respectively. The decrease is due to less interest-bearing
debt in the current period as it was converted in prior periods.
Net Loss
For the three months ended April 30, 2022, we had a net loss of $32,857 as
compared to a net loss of $38,535 for the three months ended April 30, 2021, a
decrease of $5,678, or 14.7%.
Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended April 30, 2022 and 2021
Revenue
We had no revenue for the nine months ended April 30, 2022 or 2021.
Officer compensation
Officer compensation was $19,800 and $19,800 for the nine months ended April 30,
2022, and 2021, respectively. Officer compensation is paid to our CFO.
Consulting
Consulting expense was $0 and $8,000 for the nine months ended April 30, 2022,
and 2021, respectively.
Consulting - related party
Consulting - related party services were $50,000 and $45,000 for the nine months
ended April 30, 2022, and 2021, respectively. Fees of $5,000 per month are paid
to Noel Schaefer, Director, but are recorded as consulting fees. During the
current period Mr. Schaefer was compensated an additional $5,000.
Professional fees
Professional fees were $30,615 and $48,337 for the nine months ended April 30,
2022, and 2021, respectively, a decrease of $17,722 or 36.7%. Professional fees
generally consist of legal, audit and accounting expense. The decrease can be
attributed to a decrease in audit fees billed during the period.
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Mineral property expenditures
Mineral property expenditures were $0 and $1,000 for the nine months ended April
30, 2022, and 2020, respectively, a decrease of $1,000. The decrease in in the
current period can be attributed to a decrease in expenditures while the Company
pursues additional funding.
General and administrative
General and administrative expense was $19,924 and $16,154 for the nine months
ended April 30, 2022, and 2021, respectively, an increase of $3,770 or 23.3%.
The increase is mainly due to an increase in transfer agent fees.
Interest expense
During the nine months ended April 30, 2022, and 2021 we had interest expense of
$13,961 and $11,937, respectively. The increase is due to additional interest
charged on the debt assumed by Mr. Webb, which was offset by a decrease in the
third quarter.
Other income
During the nine months ended April 30, 2022, we recognized other income of
$2,287 and a gain on forgiveness of debt of $17,167. During the nine months
ended April 30, 2021, we recognized a gain on forgiveness of debt of $23,616 and
other income of $25,000 that was received as a one-time payment pursuant to the
terms of a joint venture agreement we entered into.
Net Loss
For the nine months ended April 30, 2022, we had a net loss of $114,846 as
compared to a net loss of $101,612 for the nine months ended April 30, 2021, an
increase of $13,234, or 13%.
Liquidity and Financial Condition
Operating Activities
Cash used by operating activities was $132,541 for the nine months ended April
30, 2022. Cash used for operating activities was $140,701 for the nine months
ended April 30, 2021.
Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities was $155,550 for the nine months ended
April 30, 2022. We received $165,550 from the sale of our common stock and
$5,000 from a loan payable, which was offset by repayment of $15,000. Net cash
provided by financing activities was $145,000 for the nine months ended April
30, 2021. In the prior period we repaid $5,000 of a loan payable and sold common
stock from cash proceeds of $145,000.
We had the following loans outstanding as of April 30, 2022:
On April 16, 2017, the Company executed a promissory note for $15,000 with a
third party. The note matures in two years and interest is set at $3,000 for the
full two years. As of April 30, 2022, there is $15,000 and $6,000 of principal
and accrued interest, respectively, due on this loan. As of July 31, 2021, there
is $15,000 and $4,875 of principal and accrued interest, respectively, due on
this loan. This loan is currently in default.
As of April 30, 2022, the Company owed $4,000 to a third party. The loan is
unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand.
As of April 30, 2022, the Company owed $5,000 to a third party. The loan is
unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand.
During the year ended July 31, 2020, a third party loaned the Company $60,000.
The loan is unsecured, bears interest at 8% per annum and matures on September
1, 2021. As of April 30, 2022, there is $12,375 of interest accrued on this
note.
We will require additional funds to fund our budgeted expenses over the next
twelve months. These funds may be raised through equity financing, debt
financing, or other sources, which may result in further dilution in the equity
ownership of our shares. There is still no assurance that we will be able to
maintain operations at a level sufficient for an investor to obtain a return on
his investment in our common stock. Further, we may continue to be unprofitable.
We need to raise additional funds in the immediate future in order to proceed
with our budgeted expenses.
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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to
have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial
condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital
expenditures or capital resources that is material to stockholders.
Critical Accounting Policies
Refer to Note 2 of our financial statements contained elsewhere in this Form
10-Q for a summary of our critical accounting policies and recently adopting and
issued accounting standards.
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