UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10 /A
Amendment No. 1
GENERAL FORM FOR REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES
Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
NEW JERSEY MINING COMPANY |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
Idaho | 82-0490295 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
201 N. Third Street, Coeur d’Alene, ID | 83814 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (zip code) |
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None | |
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None | N/A |
Title of each class to be registered | Name of each exchange on which each class is to be registered |
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Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: | |
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Common Stock; No Par Value | N/A |
Title of each class to be registered | Name of each exchange on which each class is to be registered |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer | ¨ | Accelerated filer | ¨ |
Non-accelerated filer | ¨ | Smaller reporting company | x |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 2. Financial Information.
Item 4. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.
Item 5. Directors and Executive Officers
Item 6. Executive Compensation
Item 7. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.
Item 10. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.
Item 11. Description of Registrant’s Securities to be Registered.
Item 12. Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
Item 13. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
Item 14. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.
Item 15. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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GLOSSARY
Ag- Silver
Au- Gold
Alluvial- Adjectivally used to identify minerals deposited over time by moving water.
Argillites- Metamorphic rock containing clay minerals.
Arsenopyrite- An iron-arsenic sulfide. Common constituent of gold mineralization.
Ball Mill- A large rotating cylinder usually filled to about 45% of its total volume with steel grinding balls. The mill rotates and crushed rock is fed into one end and discharged through the other. The rock is pulverized into small particles by the cascading and grinding action of the balls.
Bedrock- Solid rock underlying overburden.
Cu- Copper
CIL- A standard gold recovery process involving the leaching with cyanide in agitated tanks with activated carbon. CIL means “carbon-in-leach”.
Crosscut- A nominally horizontal tunnel, generally driven at right angles to the strike of a vein.
Dip- Angle made by an inclined surface with the horizontal, measured perpendicular to strike.
Deposit- A mineral deposit is a mineralized body which has been intersected by sufficient closely-spaced drill holes or underground sampling to support sufficient tonnage and average grade(s) of metal(s) to warrant further exploration or development activities.
Development Stage- As defined by the SEC- includes all issuers engaged in the preparation of an established commercially mineable deposit (reserves) for its extraction which are not in the production stage.
Drift- A horizontal mine opening driven on the vein. Driving is a term used to describe the excavation of a tunnel.
Exploration Stage- As defined by the SEC –includes all issuers engaged in the search for mineral deposits (reserves) which are not in either the development or production stage.
Fault- A fracture in the earth’s crust accompanied by a displacement of one side of the fracture with respect to the other and in a direction parallel to the fracture.
Flotation- A physiochemical process for the separation of finely divided solids from one another. Separation of these (dissimilar) discrete solids from each other is affected by the selective attachment of the particle surface to gas bubbles.
GPT- Grams per metric tonne.
Galena- A lead sulfide mineral. The most important lead mineral in the Coeur d’Alene Mining District.
Grade- A term used to assign the concentration of metals per unit weight of ore. An example- ounces of gold per short ton of ore (opt). One troy ounce per short ton is 34.28 parts per million or 34.28 grams per metric tonne.
Junior Mining Sector – A term used to describe the market for smaller scale mining companies.
Mill- A general term used to denote a mineral processing plant.
Mineralization- The presence of minerals in a specific area or geologic formation.
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Net Smelter Royalty- A royalty, usually paid to a mineral claim owner that is a percentage of the proceeds from the sale of metal-bearing concentrate or metal to a smelter or refinery. Also known as an NSR, the cost of smelting, refining, and transport to the smelter is deducted before the royalty is applied. However, the cost of mining and milling is not deducted. Typical net smelter royalty rates are from 1% to 5%.
Ore- A mineral or aggregate of minerals which can be mined and treated as a profit. A large quantity of ore which is surrounded by waste or sub-ore material is called an orebody.
Patented Claim- A mineral claim where the title has been obtained from the U.S. federal government through the patent process of the 1872 Mining Law. The owner of the patented claim is granted title to the surface and mineral rights.
Pillar – An area of ore left to support the overlying strata or hanging-wall in a mine.
Production Stage- As defined by the SEC- includes all issuers engaged in the exploitation of a mineral deposit (reserve).
Pyrite- An iron sulfide. A common mineral associated with gold mineralization.
Quartz- Crystalline silica (SiO2). An important rock-forming and gangue material in gold veins.
Quartzites- Metamorphic rock containing quartz.
Raise- An underground opening driven upward, generally on the vein.
Ramp- An underground opening usually driven downward, but not always, to provide access to an orebody for rubber-tired equipment such as loaders and trucks. Typically ramps are inclined at about a 15% grade.
Reserves- That part of a mineral deposit which could be economically and legally extracted or produced as the time of the reserve determination. Reserves are subcategorized as either proven (measured) reserves, for which (a) quantity is computed from dimensions revealed in outcrops, trenches, workings or drill holes, and grade and/or quality are computed from the results of detailed sampling, and (b) the sites for inspection, sampling, and measurement are spaced so closely and geologic character is so well defined that size, shape, depth and mineral content are well-established; or probable (indicated) reserves, for which quantity and grade and/or quality are computed from information similar to that use for proven (measured) reserves, yet the sites for inspection, sampling and measurement are farther apart.
Shoot – A body of ore, usually of elongated form, extending downward or upward in a vein.
Stope- An underground void created by the mining of ore.
Strike- The bearing or azimuth of the line created by the intersection of a horizontal plane with an inclined rock strata, vein or body.
Tellurium- Relatively rare chemical element found with gold and silver with can form minerals known as tellurides.
Tetrahedrite- Sulfosalt mineral containing copper, antimony, and silver.
Tonne- metric ton which equals 1,000 kilograms or 1.1023 U.S. short tons.
Vein- A zone or body of mineralized rock lying within boundaries separating it from neighboring wall rock. A mineralized zone having a more or less regular development in length, width and depth to give it a tabular form and commonly inclined at a considerable angle to the horizontal.
Unpatented Claim- A mineral claim staked on United States Public Domain (USPD) that is open for mineral entry. Unpatented lode claims can be no more than 1,500 feet long by 600 feet wide. The claimant owns the mineral rights, but does not own the surface which is USPD. An exploration or mining on the claim must first be submitted in a plan of operations (POO) for approval to the appropriate federal land management entity.
Wallrock- Usually barren rock surrounding a vein.
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“Forward Looking” Statements
This Form 10 contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended that are intended to be covered by the safe harbor created by such sections. These "forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, principally in the sections entitled “Business,” “Financial Information” and “Properties.” All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this Form 10, including statements regarding future events, our future financial performance, business strategy, and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. We have attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including “anticipates,” “believes,” “can,” “continue,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “should,” or “will” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Although we do not make forward looking statements unless we believe we have a reasonable basis for doing so, we cannot guarantee their accuracy. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors in this Registration Statement, which may cause our or our industry’s actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. New risks emerge from time to time and it is not possible for us to predict all risks, nor can we address the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.
You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement, each of which applies only as of the date of this Registration Statement. You should be aware that the occurrence of the events described in this Registration Statement could negatively affect our business, operating results, financial condition and stock price. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this Registration Statement to conform our statements to actual results or changed expectations.
Item 1. Business.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Form and year of organization
New Jersey Mining Company (“the Company” or “NJMC”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Idaho on July 18, 1996 (Ex. 3.0). The Company completed its organization on December 31, 1996, when all of the assets and liabilities of the New Jersey Joint Venture (a partnership, were acquired by the Company in a share exchange transaction. The New Jersey Joint Venture had been formed in 1994 for the purpose of developing the New Jersey mine. The mine is located east of Kellogg, Idaho in the Coeur d’Alene Mining District.
Any bankruptcy, receivership or similar proceeding
There has not been any bankruptcy, receivership, or similar proceedings.
Any material reclassification, merger, consolidation, or purchase or sale of a significant amount of assets not in the ordinary course of business
There have been no material reclassifications, mergers, consolidations, purchases, or sales not in the ordinary course of business for the past three years.
BUSINESS OF THE COMPANY
Business Description
The Company was incorporated in Idaho in 1996 and the assets of the New Jersey Joint Venture (NJJV) were acquired by New Jersey Mining Company (the “Company”). These assets included a 100 tonne per day mill with a gravity circuit and a mining lease at the New Jersey mine in Kellogg, Idaho. The New Jersey mine is an orogenic gold deposit where gold mineralization is found in large quartz veins within the Prichard formation in the Coeur d’Alene Mining District. The Company was formed to explore for and develop resources in the Coeur d’Alene Mining District with a focus on gold exploration.
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New Jersey Mining Company is involved in exploring for and developing gold, silver and base metal resources in the Coeur d’Alene Mining District of northern Idaho and the surrounding region. New Jersey Mining Company has a portfolio of mineral properties in the region including the New Jersey Mine which includes a fully-permitted 360 tonne per day flotation mill and a concentrate leach plant.
Recent Business Development
On May 16, 2013 the Company filed a Form 15 with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission terminating its registration and reporting requirements. The Company first registered its securities in January 2000 and maintained its registration and reporting status until filing the Form 15. In September 2013 the Company underwent a change in management. The new management team decided to re-register the Company’s common stock.
During 2013, the Company's exploration activity was very limited due to the lack of available financing for junior mining companies. The remaining ore from a Crescent mine stockpile of 2,968 tonnes was milled. A stockpile from the Golden Chest mine was milled along with about 200 tonnes from an exploration raise on the Popcorn vein. The total tonnage milled from the Golden Chest was 1,682 tonnes at an average grade of 2.46 gpt Au and gold recovery in the floatation circuit was 91% as indicated by sampling. On September 3, 2013 a Mining Lease (Ex. 10.3) was executed with Juniper Resources, LLC of Boise, Idaho for a portion of the Golden Chest mine known as the Skookum Shoot which covers about 400 meters of strike-length along the Idaho fault. Juniper completed 2,564 meters of drilling in 20 holes with the goal of defining the Skookum Shoot.
In September 2013, the Company’s management changed as Fred Brackebusch resigned as President, Treasurer and Director of the Company. Additionally, Ivan Linscott, Katherine Sims, and William Rust resigned as Directors of the Company. Tina Brackebusch resigned as corporate Secretary as well. The newly appointed management team consisted of Delbert Steiner as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, John Swallow as President and member of the Board and Grant Brackebusch as Vice President and member of the Board. In the fall 2013, the Company completed a private placement selling 22,000,000 units, each unit comprised of one share common stock and one half warrant, for a total of $1,100,000 being raised before paying a 10% brokerage fee to Pennaluna & Co, a FINRA licensed brokerage firm.
The year ended with the Company acquiring Idaho Champion Resources, LLC (“ICR”) in a share exchange transaction (Ex. 10.4). Idaho Champion Resources holds the Rupp mining lease (Ex. 10.5) which is a long term mining lease on a sizeable tract of land between Lucille and Riggins, Idaho. ICR also holds a 12-month option to purchase the McKinley mine (Ex. 10.16) near Lucille, Idaho which consists of four patented mining claims covering approximately 62 acres. The Company exchanged 5,000,000 shares of common stock at a valuation of $.05/share for 100% of the membership units of ICR, valuing the transaction at $250,000.
Additionally, the Company terminated its agreement with Revett Metals Associates related to the Niagara project (Ex.10.17) and gave notice of withdrawal and terminated its agreement with Revett Metals Associates on the Copper Camp Project (Ex. 10.18) in November, 2013.
Principal products or services and their markets
The Company is executing a strategy of mineral exploration and utilization of the New Jersey mill to pursue small-scale, high-grade mineral production opportunities in the region surrounding the New Jersey Mill in Kellogg, Idaho. See Properties. The focus of the Company is primarily gold with silver and associated base metals of secondary emphasis.
The New Jersey Mill is designed to process both silver and gold ores through a 360 tonne per day flotation system. The Company provides custom-milling and engineering support services to third-party customers and its joint venture partners in order to generate revenue.
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Distribution methods of the products or services
The Company modified its business strategy in 2013. The new strategy focuses on taking advantage of excess capacity at the New Jersey Mill and generating cash flow by processing ore. We will focus on obtaining ore from small scale, high-grade, near-production properties in the region surrounding the mill, not necessarily the Coeur d’Alene mining district but within 300 mile radius of the New Jersey Mill. We plan to use our milling capacity to earn an interest in some of these properties or perform custom milling services for a fee.
Status of any publicly announced new product or service
Not applicable
Competitive business conditions and competitive position in the industry and methods of competition
The Company competes on several different fronts within the minerals exploration industry. The Company competes with other junior mining companies for the capital necessary to sustain its exploration and development programs. Recently, the Company has been successful in completing two joint ventures, one at the Golden Chest mine (Ex. 10.8) and the other to expand the throughput capacity of its New Jersey mill (Ex. 10.1). The Company also competes with other mining companies for exploration properties such as for gold and silver properties in the Coeur d’Alene mining district. The Company also competes for skilled labor within the mining industry.
We are also subject to the risks inherent to the mining industry. The primary risk of mineral exploration is the low probability of finding an economically viable deposit of ore. We will attempt to mitigate this risk by focusing our efforts in areas already known to host deposits, and also by acquiring properties we believe will have the geologic and technical merits to host economic mineralization. Another significant risk is the price of metals such as gold and silver. If the prices of these metals were to fall substantially, it would, most likely, lead to a loss of investor interest in the mineral exploration sector which would make it more difficult to raise the capital necessary to move our exploration and development plans forward.
Sources and availability of raw materials and the names of principal suppliers
The Company has a portfolio of mineral properties including: the Golden Chest mine, the New Jersey mine and mill, the Toboggan exploration project, and several other exploration prospects provide the raw materials (see Properties).
Dependence on one or a few major customers
The Company is the manager of the New Jersey Mill Joint Venture which processes both silver and gold ores through a 360 tonne per day flotation plant. The Company also provides custom milling and engineering services to third party customers as well as its joint venture partners.
Patents, trademarks, licenses, franchises, concessions, royalty agreements or labor contracts, including duration
The Company has a number of royalty provisions in place with regard to mineral leases.
The Company had a royalty provision associated with our Niagara project and the mining lease with Revett Metals Associates (RMA) (Ex. 10.7). The mining lease requires that the NJMC pay a 3% Net Smelter Royalty on any production from the property, and calls for an annual minimum advance royalty payment of $18,000. However, this mining lease was terminated on December, 20 2013 (Ex. 10.17).
There is a royalty provision associated with our Toboggan project's 39 unpatented Little Baldy claims leased to Hecla Silver Valley, Inc. The lease (Ex. 10.10) began on September 12, 2012 and has a 20-year term requiring annual payments to NJMC of $24,000 then escalating to $36,000 after three years and $48,000 after six years. A work commitment of $200,000 is required of Hecla on or before September 12, 2015 with increasing work commitments of $300,000 on or before September 12, 2018 and $400,000 on or before September 12, 2021 and $400,000 due on each consecutive three year periods in which the agreement remains effective or until commercial production commences. Once gold productions begins from the leased claims, a 2% net smelter return royalty will be due and payable to NJMC.
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Need for any government approval of principal products or services.
Our business is subject to extensive federal, state and local laws and regulations governing development, production, labor standards, occupational health, waste disposal, the use of toxic substances, environmental regulations, mine safety and other matters. The Company is subject to potential risks and liabilities occurring as a result of mineral exploration and production. Insurance against environmental risk (including potential liability for pollution or other hazards as a result of the disposal of waste products occurring from exploration and production) is not generally available to the Company (or to other companies in the minerals industry) at a reasonable price. To the extent that the Company becomes subject to environmental liabilities, the satisfaction of any such liabilities would reduce funds otherwise available to the Company and could have a material adverse effect on the Company. Laws and regulations intended to ensure the protection of the environment are constantly changing, and are generally becoming more restrictive.
All operating and exploration plans have been made in consideration of existing governmental regulations. Regulations that most affect operations are related to surface water quality and access to public lands. An approved plan of operations (POO) and a financial bond are usually required before exploration or mining activities can be conducted on public land that is administered by the United States Bureau of Land Management (BLM) or United States Forest Service (USFS).
Effect of existing or probable government regulations on the business
The New Jersey mine and the Golden Chest properties are part of the expanded Bunker Hill Superfund Site. Current plans for expanded cleanup do not include any of our mines properties. There is no known evidence that previous operations at the New Jersey mine prior to 1910 caused any groundwater or stream pollution or discharged any tailings into the South Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River; however, such evidence could be uncovered. The nature of the risk would probably be to clean up or cover old mine tailings that may have washed downstream from upstream mining operations. We are not aware of any mineral processing tailings deposits at the Golden Chest mine. However, at least two old adits have small water discharges. The Company could conceivably be required to conduct cleanup operations at its own expense, however, the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Record of Decision for the Bunker Hill Mining and Metallurgical Complex Operating Unit 3 does not include any cleanup activities at the Company’s mines. Recently, the EPA has proposed a new cleanup plan that greatly increases the number of historic mine sites to be reclaimed, however, the plan has not been approved. NJMC has not received any notifications that it could be liable for any environmental cleanup.
Estimate of the amount spent during each of the last two fiscal years on research and development
During the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company spent $173,794 and $1,046, respectively, on exploration activities.
Costs and effects of compliance with environmental laws (federal, state and local)
No major Federal permits are required for the Golden Chest and New Jersey mines because the operations are on private land and there are no process discharges to surface waters. However, any exploration program conducted by the Company on unpatented mining claims, usually administered by the BLM or USFS, requires a Plan of Operation (“POO”) to be submitted. Our exploration programs on public land can be delayed for significant periods of time (one to two years) because of the slow permitting process applied by the USFS. We believe the USFS permitting delays are caused by insufficient manpower, complicated regulations, misplaced priorities, and sympathy for environmental groups who oppose all mining projects. The Company does have an approved POO by the USFS for the Toboggan Project, however the Company must post an $82,000 bond for it to become effective and the Company has not posted the bond to date.
The Company is also subject to the rules of the U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) for the New Jersey and Golden Chest operations. When an underground mine or mill is operating, MSHA performs a series of regular quarterly inspections to verify compliance with mine safety laws, and can assess financial penalties for violations of MSHA regulations. A typical mine citation order for a violation that is deemed by MSHA as not significant or substantial is about $200.
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The New Jersey mine has two important State of Idaho permits. We have an Idaho Cyanidation Permit and a reclamation plan for surface mining operations. No permit is required for the current flotation process because there is no discharge of process water to surface waters and the tailings impoundments are less than 30 feet high from toe to crest. An Idaho cyanidation permit was granted October 10, 1995 [No. CN-000027]. Construction of the Concentrate Leach Plant (CLP) at the New Jersey mine was completed in November of 2007. The Idaho Cyanidation permit requires monthly surface water and quarterly groundwater monitoring during the operation of the CLP. It is estimated that water monitoring cost associated with operating the CLP is approximately $6,000 per year.
A surface mining reclamation plan for the New Jersey mine was approved by the Idaho State Department of Lands in 1993. The plan calls for grading of steep fill slopes and planting of vegetation on the area disturbed by the open pit mine. An annual reclamation fee of $133 is paid to the Idaho Department of Lands for surface disturbance associated with the New Jersey mine open pit. The Company has estimated its costs to reclaim the New Jersey mine site to be $21,000.
When the Company plans an exploration drilling program on public lands, it must submit a POO to either the BLM or USFS. Compilation of the plan can take several days of professional time and a reclamation bond is usually required to start drilling once the plan is approved. Bond costs vary directly with surface disturbance area, but a small, single set-up drilling program usually requires a bond amount of about $5,000. If a plan requires road building, the bond amount can increase significantly. Upon completion of site reclamation and approval by the managing agency, the bond amount is returned to the Company.
The Company believes that it is in compliance with local building codes and ordinances.
Number of total employees and number of full –time employees
The Company's total number of full-time employees is five, of which four are full-time employees. Full-time employees include Chief Executive Officer, Delbert Steiner, President John Swallow and Vice President, Grant Brackebusch and Art Glover, the chief geologist.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
The Company is a Smaller Reporting Company and is not required to provide the information required by this item.
Item 2. Financial Information.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
When we use the terms "New Jersey Mining Company," the "Company," "we," "us," or "our," we are referring to New Jersey Mining Company (the Company) and its subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise requires.
Cautionary Statement about Forward-Looking Statements
This Registration Statement includes certain statements that may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements." All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this Form 10 that address activities, events or developments that our management expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include discussion of such matters as:
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The amount and nature of future capital, development and exploration expenditures;
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The timing of exploration activities; and
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Business strategies and development of our business plan.
Forward-looking statements also typically include words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "potential," "could" or similar words suggesting future outcomes. These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by us in light of our experience and our perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe are appropriate in the circumstances. Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including such factors as the volatility and level of metal prices, currency exchange rate fluctuations, uncertainties in cash flow, expected acquisition benefits, exploration mining and operating risks, competition, litigation, environmental matters, the potential impact of government regulations, and other matters related to the mining industry,
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many of which are beyond our control. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements.
The Company is under no duty to update any of these forward-looking statements after the date of this Registration Statement. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
Plan of Operation
The Company is conducting mineral exploration in the region surrounding the Coeur d’Alene Mining District of northern Idaho and it operates a mineral processing plant near Kellogg, Idaho. The Company’s strategy is to generate cash flow from our available capacity at the New Jersey mill by focusing on small scale, high-grade, near-production properties in the region surrounding the mill within an approximate 300 mile radius. We plan to use our milling capacity to earn an interest in some of these properties or perform custom milling services for a fee. The Company’s primarily focus is on gold with silver and base metals of secondary emphasis. The Company receives revenue for providing mineral processing and engineering services from third party customers and its joint venture partners. The Company also receives management fees from its joint venture partners.
All exploration is now being done at the Golden Chest mine. Other exploration properties include the Toboggan, Niagara/Copper Camp, the Coleman, and the Giant Ledge.
Exploration activities at the Golden Chest during the first half of 2012 were quiescent because of both partners’ financial conditions. The Golden Chest project is a joint venture with Marathon Gold USA (MUSA), and the Company is the Operator.
The Toboggan Project is a group of prospects in the Murray, Idaho District that contain gold and silver telluride minerals. The Toboggan Project was being explored by Newmont North America Exploration Limited under a joint venture agreement (Ex. 10.11). Newmont did not complete their earn-in by March 20, 2011 and the joint venture agreement was terminated (Ex. 10.12). Newmont returned all the unpatented claims held by the venture to the Company. The Company is searching for a new joint venture partner to continue exploration of the favorable gold prospects examined by Newmont. During the third quarter of 2012 some of the claims that form part of the Toboggan Project were leased to a subsidiary of Hecla Silver Valley, Inc. (Ex. 10.10).
At the Coleman underground mine future plans are to conduct further drilling to locate higher grade reserves.
The New Jersey mineral processing plant was expanded in order to process ore from the nearby Crescent silver mine. A definitive agreement to form a joint venture with United Mine Services, Inc., (a wholly owned subsidiary of United Silver Corp. “USC”) was reached in January 2011 (Ex. 10.1). The plant has been expanded from a processing rate of 4 tonnes/hr to 15 tonnes/hr. USC has paid the expansion cost which was about $3.2 million. The Company owns 65% of the venture and USC owns 35%. The Company is the operator of the venture. USC has a minimum quota of ore of 7,000 tonnes per month and the Company has 3,000 tonnes per month. Each party pays its processing costs and the Company charges a management fee of $2.50/tonne. The plant was commissioned in the second quarter of 2012 and continued to process USC ore in the third quarter, processing about 9,000 tonnes. Late in the third quarter of 2012 USC encountered marketing and mining problems which resulted in idling the mill. During the first quarter of 2013 a stockpile of Crescent mine ore was processed, and Golden Chest material was processed in the second quarter of 2013.
During the fourth quarter of 2013 the Company terminated its agreement with Revett Metals on the Niagara (Ex. 10.17) and Copper Camp (Ex. 10.18) projects, because the Company did not believe further exploration would be profitable.
The Company’s ownership of the Golden Chest joint venture was reduced to 47.78% NJMC and Marathon Gold USA Corporation’s ownership was increased to 52.22% by Marathon Gold USA Corporation. The relative ownership has changed because Golden Chest LLC (Ex 10.8) initiated cash calls to its two members and Marathon Gold contributed more cash.
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Changes in Financial Condition
The Company maintains an adequate cash balance by increasing or decreasing its exploration expenditures as limited by availability of cash from operations or from financing activities. The cash balance at the end of the fourth quarter of 2013 was $636,127. The cash balance increased during the quarter, from $308,296 the previous quarter.
Results of Operations
Revenues
Revenue for the period ending December 31, 2013 was $113,701 as compared to $902,032 for the comparable period of 2012. Revenue was less in 2013 due to decreased contracting services. The net loss for the period ending December 31, 2013 was $798,977 compared to a loss of $735,866 for the comparable period of 2012. The difference in net loss for 2013 compared to the loss for the corresponding period in 2012 was due to reduction in consulting income.
The New Jersey mineral processing plant is expected to begin milling ore for the Golden Chest mine late in the third quarter of 2014. The ore will be mined from the Skookum Shoot at the Golden Chest and the mill is planned to increase its production rate gradually to 9,000 tonnes per month by the end of the fourth quarter of 2014.
The amount of money to be spent on exploration at the Company’s mines and prospects depends primarily on contributions of our joint venture partners, particularly at the Golden Chest. If new joint venture partners are engaged at the Toboggan Project, exploration activities would increase.
During the third quarter of 2013, an option agreement to enter a mining lease was signed by Golden Chest LLC with Juniper Resources whereby Juniper will conduct confirmatory drilling on a defined portion of the Golden Chest property.
On November 30, 2013 the Golden Chest LLC (GC) signed a lease agreement (Ex. 10.3) with Juniper Resources, LLC (Juniper) of Boise, Idaho for a defined portion of the Golden Chest mine property, (a 400 meter strike length along the Idaho vein below the No. 3 Level). The lease with Juniper calls for an initial payment of $50,000 to GC, which was paid, and a work requirement of 1,500 to 3,000 meters of core drilling which has also been completed. Juniper signed the lease and made a payment of $200,000 to Golden Chest LLC at the end of November 2013. Juniper is required to make land payments of $125,000 per quarter to J.W. Beasley Interest, LLC on behalf of Golden Chest LLC. Additionally, Juniper will pay a 2% net smelter royalty to Golden Chest LLC on all gold production from the leased area with the $250,000 initial payments treated as an advance on this royalty. The lease has a term of 39 months.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity increased during the period ended December 31, 2013 due to financing in the form of an equity issuance of common shares through a Regulation D offering. Future sources of liquidity will include both internal and external sources. Plans call for the Company to provide custom milling services at its New Jersey mill as a source of internal liquidity, and sources of external liquidity such as equity offerings may be pursued as well. The Company’s commitment for capital expenditures decreased during the period ended December 31, 2013 as it rented under-utilized equipment, such as a drilling rig, and dropped mineral properties that no do not meet management’s criteria for near-term production potential.
Changes in Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents increased in the period ended December 31, 2013 compared to December 31, 2012 because of fund raising activities.
Changes in Joint Venture Receivables
Joint venture receivables increased as of December 31, 2013, compared to December 31, 2012, because of renewed activity with joint venture partners.
Changes in Other Current Assets
Other current assets increased as of December 31, 2013, compared to December 31, 2012, because of a receivable on Custom Milling.
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Changes in Inventory
Inventory decreased as of December 31, 2013 compared to December 31, 2012 because the remaining inventory was sold.
Changes in Property, Plant, and Equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
Property, Plant and Equipment decreased as of December 31, 2013, compared to December 31, 2012, because of a write-down of the Coleman property capitalized amount to reflect a lower current gold price and write off of Niagara and Copper Camp properties
Costs and Expenses
Accrued Payroll and Related Payroll Expenses
Accrued payroll and related payroll expenses increased as of December 31, 2013, compared to December 31, 2012, because of an increase in the Company's activity.
Account Payable Marathon Gold
Account payable Marathon Gold decreased because the payable was paid during 2013.
Sales of Gold
Sales of Gold increased in 2013 compared to 2012 because the remaining inventory was sold.
Drilling and Exploration Contract Income
Drilling and Exploration Contract income decreased in 2013 compared to 2012 because no drilling activity occurred in 2013 at the Golden Chest under the Joint Venture agreement.
Joint Venture Management Fee Income
Joint Venture management income decreased in 2013 compared to 2012 because no drilling activity occurred in 2013 at the Golden Chest under the Joint Venture agreement.
Contract Milling Income and Contract Milling Costs
Contract Milling income and costs increased in 2013 compared to 2012 because of increased custom milling activity.
Engineering Services Income and Expense
Engineering services provided to USC were completed at the time the mill was commissioned and are no longer being received.
Drilling and Exploration Contract Expense
Drilling and Exploration Contract expense decreased for periods ended December31, 2013, compared to the comparable period last year because no drilling activity occurred in 2013 at the Golden Chest under the Joint Venture agreement.
Exploration
Exploration expense increased in 2013 compared to 2012 because of renewed activity at the Golden Chest by the Company.
Net loss (gain) on Sale of or Abandonment of Mineral Property
Net loss (gain) on Sale of or Abandonment of Mineral Property increased in 2013 compared to 2012 because of the write off of the Niagara and Copper Camp Properties.
Write down of Mineral Property
Write down of mineral property increased in 2013 compared to 2012 because of a write-down of the Coleman property capitalized amount to reflect a lower current gold price.
(Gain) Loss on Sale of Equipment
Gain on Sale of Equipment increased in 2013 compared to 2012 because equipment were sold in 2013 resulted in a higher gain than the equipment sold in 2012.
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Depreciation
Depreciation decreased in the period ending December 31, 2013, compared to the comparable periods last year, most notably because of one of the core drills was depreciated and sold.
General and Administrative Expense
General and administrative expense decreased in the period ending December 31, 2013, compared to the comparable periods last year, because of decreased company activity for the majority of the year.
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased in 2013 compared to 2012 because no capital projects were undertaken in 2013 for which interest could be capitalized as was the case in 2012 with the mill expansion.
Distribution from Golden Chest LLC
Distribution from Golden Chest LLC increased because of advanced royalty payments received on the Golden Chest Joint venture from Juniper Resources.
Equity in Loss of Golden Chest LLC
Equity in loss of Golden Chest LLC decreased in 2013 compared to 2012 because of decreased funding by the Company of the Joint Venture and also reverting to the cost method of accounting for the venture with the loss of control, expenditures are now recognized as exploration expenses rather than Equity in loss of Golden Chest LLC.
Subsequent Events
During the first quarter of 2014, the Company offered and sold Unit securities through a Regulation D, Rule 506(b) private placement realizing net proceeds of $405,000. The offering was conducted by a licensed broker dealer and all the subscribers were “accredited investors.” Each unit consisted of two shares of the Company’s common stock and one purchase warrant. Each warrant is exercisable for one share of the Company’s common stock at $0.15 per share through March 4, 2017. The Company sold 3,000,000 Unit securities priced at $0.15 per Unit.
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Item 3. Properties.
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Figure 1 – Project Location Map
NEW JERSEY MINE
Overview
The New Jersey mine property is composed of underground and open-pit mineral resource prospects. The New Jersey mine properties include the New Jersey mine, the Coleman mine/vein, Coleman pit, and the Scotch Thistle. These properties do not have any ore reserves. Our program has been exploratory in nature. Our exploration of these properties has produced gold-bearing mineralized material. We have mined this material and processed it at our New Jersey mill.
The New Jersey mine property includes a 360 tonne-per-day mill (mineral processing plant) that includes crushing, grinding and flotation circuits along with a concentrate leach plant that is capable of producing gold-silver dore’ bars. The mine property hosts the gold-bearing Coleman vein system, and another gold prospect known as the Scotch Thistle.
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In 2012, Company, through a Venture Agreement with United Mine Services, Inc. completed the expansion of the New Jersey mill to a 360-tonne per day flotation plant (Ex. 10.1). The expansion included the construction of a new building, a new crushing plant, a new ball mill, and associated flotation equipment.
The mill has a permitted cyanide concentrate leach circuit which was designed to process gold sulfide ore concentrates from the Golden Chest to produce gold dore’ bars using direct electro-winning process.
Location
The New Jersey mine is comprised of an open-pit, underground mine and mill complex located three miles east of Kellogg, Idaho, in the Coeur d'Alene Mining District commonly known as Idaho's Silver Valley. The mine is adjacent to U.S. Interstate Highway 90 and is easily accessed by local roads throughout the entire year.
Property Ownership
The Company owns 102 acres of private land with surface and mineral rights, 108 acres of private land with mineral rights only, 40 acres of private land with surface rights only, and approximately 130 acres of unpatented mining claims. The unpatented claims are on federal land administered by the BLM. The Coleman pit and the current underground workings are located on the patented mining claims wholly owned by the Company
In 2012, the Company terminated a mineral lease, known as the Miner's Slough and Teddy Parcel, with Mine Systems Design, Inc. which covered the mineral rights to 68 acres located north of the New Jersey mine area (Ex. 10.2).
New Jersey Mill
On January 7, 2011, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with United Mine Services, Inc. (UMS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Silver Corporation, to increase the ore processing capacity of the New Jersey mill (Ex. 10.1). UMS funded the expansion of the mill to process 360 tonnes per day and initially earned the right to receive a 33% interest in joint venture assets plus the right to process 7,000 tonnes of their ore per month. The Company is the manager of the joint venture. Initially, the agreement provided that the Company would retain a 67% interest in the joint venture assets plus the right to process 3,000 tonnes per month of its own ores. The property covered by the joint venture agreement includes the crushing circuit, grinding circuit, flotation circuit, concentrate leach plant, patented and unpatented claims (excluding mineral rights), and buildings. The mill joint venture owns 31 acres of private land plus 50 acres of unpatented mill site claims. The percentages of ownership have been modified by subsequent cash calls to the LLC members. Presently, the Company owns a 65% and UMS owns 35% as a result of UMS additional cash funding for the project
History of Operations
There are believed to be at least 14 gold prospects in or near the New Jersey mine area. In the late 1800’s and early 1900’s more than 2,500 feet of development workings including drifts, crosscuts, shafts, and raises, were driven by the New Jersey Mining and Milling Company (an unrelated company) to develop the Coleman vein and the northwest branch of the Coleman vein. A 10-stamp gravity mill was built and operated for a short period to process the ores.
In 1996, the Company acquired the New Jersey mine and mill site properties as a part of the corporate organization process.
Present Condition and Work Completed on the Property
Since 2001, the Company has drilled 14 holes for a total of 1,765 meters to explore the Coleman vein and associated zones of gold mineralization. The drilling confirmed the continuity of the Coleman vein system. We discovered a broad zone of low grade (0.70 gpt gold) gold mineralization known as the Grenfell zone. The best intercept was in DDH02-02 which assayed 2.76 gpt gold over 12.5 meters including 2.5 meters of 6.80 gpt gold.
In 2004, the Company added a floatation circuit at the New Jersey mill. The flotation circuit that was added to the New Jersey mill allowed for the processing of ore from the New Jersey mine, Golden Chest and Silver Strand properties adding a source of revenues.
In 2004, two exploration holes were drilled at Enterprise prospect and one at the Scotch Thistle.
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In 2005, ore production began at the New Jersey mill. We processed ore from the New Jersey and Golden Chest mines. Most of the ore was produced from the Golden Chest and a total of 2,300 tonnes were processed at an average grade of 9.90 gpt Au. A bulk sulfide concentrate was made and shipped to Barrick Goldstrike Mines, Inc. in Carlin, Nevada.
In 2006, the Company began construction of a concentration leach plant to the New Jersey mill and initiated an underground exploration drift on the Coleman vein. During the year, the Company’s buyer of gold concentrate stopped buying concentrates. This prompted the Company to build a leach plant.
In 2007, the Company completed construction on its concentration leach plant and completed exploration drifting on the Coleman vein at the New Jersey mine. A total of 800 tonnes of ore were mined from the underground exploration with a grade of 2.28 gpt Au. Open pit mining on the Coleman vein also provided 800 tonnes of ore at a grade of 3.25 gpt Au. All of the ore was processed at the New Jersey mill. The Company purchased a core drilling rig to reduce drilling costs and increase the flexibility of its exploration program. We drilled exploratory holes at the Enterprise mine and the Scotch Thistle.
In 2008, we drilled core holes at the Scotch Thistle and the New Jersey mine. About 400 meters of drilling was completed at the Scotch Thistle gold prospect revealing areas of silica enrichment and alteration, but no economic intervals of gold mineralization. That year the Company completed an underground exploration program of drifting on the Coleman vein on the 740 level. A total of 84 meters of drifting was completed with 20 meters of the drifting on the vein before it was displaced by a fault.
In 2009, the Company experienced the effects of the financial crisis that hit the United States and exploration activity was significantly curtailed.
In 2010, a raise was driven upward on the 740 level to explore a narrow high-grade vein that crosscut the main Coleman vein at nearly a right angle. This raise was driven about 12 meters vertically and produced 367 dry tonnes for the New Jersey mill that assayed 2.68 gpt gold.
On January 7, 2011, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with United Mine Services, Inc. as indicated above.
In June 2012, the construction of an expanded New Jersey mill was completed. The expansion project included the installation of a new cone crusher, a new fine ore bin, new conveyors, a new 2.4m by 4.0m ball mill, additional flotation cells, a new paste thickener, associated pumps, and a new building. The Concentrate Leach Plant (CLP) has not been renovated.
During 2012, a total of 8,470 dry tonnes of silver ore from the UMS-owned Crescent mine were processed at the New Jersey mill. Milling of the Crescent ore was suspended in September 2012 as the buyer of the concentrate became unable to process the concentrate because of metallurgical difficulties at their plant. In 2013, the New Jersey mill processed 2,968 dry tonnes of ore from the Crescent mine on behalf of UMS, and processed 1,682 tonnes of material from the Golden Chest mine.
As of December 31, 2013, the Company had a net capital cost of $4,319,850 associated with the mineral processing plant and a capitalized development plus investment cost of $271,340 associated with the mine. In 2012 and 2013, no exploration work was completed on the Coleman vein or other prospects at the New Jersey mine.
Age, Modernization and Physical Condition of Plant and Equipment
The construction of an expanded mill capable of processing 360 tonnes per day of sulfide ore to produce a single flotation concentrate was completed in 2012. The mill expansion cost approximately $3.2 million which was funded completely by United Mine Service under the terms of the joint venture agreement (Ex. 10.1). The expansion project included the installation of a new cone crusher, a new fine ore bin, new conveyors, a new 2.4m by 4.0m ball mill, additional flotation cells, a new paste thickener, associated pumps, and a new building. The Concentrate Leach Plant (CLP) has not been renovated. Three phase electrical power is supplied to the New Jersey mill by Avista Utilities.
Geology and Mineralization
The Prichard Formation, which is up to 25,000 feet in thickness, underlies the New Jersey mine area which is adjacent to and north of the major Osburn fault. The Prichard Formation is divided into nine rock units of alternating argillites, siltites, and quartzites. The units exposed in the New Jersey mine area appear to belong to the lower members. Gold mineralization is associated with sulfide-bearing quartz veins cut the bedding in Prichard argillite and quartzite. Associated sulfide minerals are pyrite, arsenopyrite, chalcopyrite, galena, and sphalerite. A low silver variety of the sulfosalt mineral tennantite is also present.
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Two mineralized systems are found at the New Jersey, the Coleman vein, and the Scotch Thistle. The Coleman vein is a gold-bearing quartz vein which cuts bedding of the Prichard formation. Associated sulfide minerals are pyrite, arsenopyrite, low-silver tetrahedrite, galena and sphalerite. Visible gold can be found in the Coleman vein and is usually associated with tetrahedrite. Cumulative strike length of the Coleman vein and related branches has been measured to be approximately 460 meters.
Exploration Plans
At the Coleman vein, future plans are to conduct further drilling to locate higher grade ores. Presently, the New Jersey mine is on care and maintenance. However, as funds become available, the Company may expand its core drilling program on the mine.
GOLDEN CHEST
Overview
The Golden Chest mine property is both an open-pit and underground gold bearing mineral resource property. The property comprises 24 patented mining claims covering approximately 280 acres and 70 unpatented claims covering a total of approximately 1,000 acres.
Our program has been exploratory in nature. Our exploration of these properties has produced metal bearing materials. We have mined this material and processed it at our New Jersey mill. The Golden Chest is an exploration project without known ore reserves.
Location
The Golden Chest mine is an underground mine located in Reeder Gulch about 2.4 kilometers east of Murray, Idaho along Forest Highway 9, Shoshone County, Idaho. The property consists of 24 patented mining claims covering approximately 280 acres and 70 unpatented claims covering approximately 1,000 acres. The site is accessible by an improved dirt road.
Property Ownership
The Golden Chest mine property was acquired by Golden Chest LLC, an Idaho limited liability company on December 15, 2010. Golden Chest LLC originally acquired the property from Metaline Contact Mines, and J.W. Beasley Interests, LLC for $3,750,000 payable on a promissory note and subject to a mortgage. The purchase agreement was amended on October 15, 2013 and provides for a change in the payment schedule and default terms. Additionally, the mortgage associated with the note was released on October 9, 2013 (Ex. 10.9).
The Company, through Golden Chest LLC, a joint venture with Marathon Gold USA, Inc. (Ex. 10.8), owns 280 acres of patented mining claims and approximately 1,000 acres of unpatented mining claims. The unpatented claims are on federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service.
Prior to the purchase of the Golden Chest Mine by Golden Chest LLC, New Jersey Mining Company had acquired the mine interest by an exploration lease with a mining lease option in 2003.
On January 3, 2005, New Jersey Mines entered into a Mining Lease with Metaline Contact Mines and J.W. Beasley Interests, LLC for the Golden Chest Mine property.
Golden Chest LLC
The Golden Chest mine is owned by Golden Chest LLC (GC), a limited liability company organized by NJMC for the purpose of joint venturing the mine development with Marathon Gold USA Corp. GC was originally capitalized ownership at 50% NJMC and 50% Marathon Gold USA Corp (Ex. 10.8).
In December 2010, Golden Chest LLC purchased the Golden Chest mine from Metaline Contact Mines and J.W. Beasley Interests for $3,750,000 on a 7-year installment purchase agreement. Prior to the purchase, NJMC operated under a mining lease (Ex. 10.9).
As of December 31, 2013 , Golden Chest LLC had paid $1,625,000, with the balance of $2,125,000 payable on the 15th of the last month of each quarter at $125,000 until March 15, 2018 when the unpaid balance will be due.
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Currently, Golden Chest LLC is owned 47.78% by the Company and 52.22% by Marathon Gold USA Corporation. The relative ownership has changed because Golden Chest LLC initiated cash calls to its two members and Marathon Gold contributed more cash. In November 2013, pursuant to an agreement to lease the Skookum Shoot, Juniper Resources, LLC. agreed to make the payments under our purchase agreement.
History of Operations
The Golden Chest was the location of one of the first lode claims in the district and is the largest historic lode producer of gold in the district with production estimated at approximately 65,000 ounces mostly from shallow underground mining of the Katie and Dora high grade veins. Most of this historic mining took place in the late 1890's and 1900's.
Cominco-American and Golden Chest Inc. (GCI) conducted geologic and geophysical studies in the late-1970s and early-1980s, targeting gold and massive sulfides. Drill tests by GCI included four underground holes and one surface diamond drill hole totaling more than 2,000 feet. The surface hole intersected a 60-foot zone containing multiple low grade gold-bearing quartz veins.
Newmont Exploration Ltd. followed GCI’s discovery by evaluating the veins for bulk mineable potential from 1987 to 1990. It completed a geochemical survey of the project area which included 1,430 soil samples and 157 rock chip samples. Soil samples from the mine area were anomalous in both gold and arsenic, indicating a well-developed vein system. Newmont then drilled 35 shallow reverse-circulation and five core holes, establishing an historic resource most of which is related to a large quartz vein system, the Idaho vein, on the south end of the property.
The Company commenced operations in 2004 at the Golden Chest. It conducted small scale underground mining comprised of 8,400 tonnes grading 6.90 gpt. A ramp extending 500 meters and connecting with the No. 3 level was driven. NJMC also completed about 3,500 meters of core drilling on the property primarily focused on extending the Idaho vein at depth which was successful.
Present Condition and Work Completed on the Property
In 2004, the Company built an exploration portal and decline ramp at the New Jersey mine to a high grade drilling intercept on the Katie vein. Drifting was completed on the vein and the vein material was stockpiled. A total of seven exploration core holes were completed for a total of 1,431 meters. Four exploration holes were drilled at the Golden Chest mine.
In 2005, five exploratory core drill holes totaling 685 meters were drilled at the Golden Chest mine into the area of the deposit which came to be known as the Skookum Shoot.
In 2006, the Company commenced development of a decline ramp at the Golden Chest mine and drilled seven exploratory core holes at the Golden Chest mine totaling 1,125 meters. The Golden Chest mine produced 3,520 tonnes of ore at a grade of 6.0 gpt Au which was processed at the New Jersey mill before economic limits of the stope were reached. Management decided to concentrate mining efforts on a decline ramp to the Skookum Shoot.
In 2007, mining at the Golden Chest was focused solely on the driving of the decline ramp to the Skookum Shoot.
In 2008, we drilled one exploratory hole at the Golden Chest mine. Our development work at the Golden Chest revealed a new vein we named the Clagett. It was discovered when we were driving a 440 meter ramp connecting the surface to the historic No. 3 level. In late 2008, all development activity was suspended and we focused our efforts on ore production of the Clagett vein and pillars on the Katie vein.
In 2009, mining activity at the Golden Chest was suspended in May after 1,470 tonnes were mined and milled at the New Jersey mill. The average grade of the ore was 3.22 gpt Au. The mill experienced a temporary shutdown because the grade of the material was too low to be economic.
In 2010, a single core hole was completed at the Golden Chest. On December 2, 2010, the Company formed Golden Chest LLC, an Idaho limited liability company, effectively joint venturing the Golden Chest mine with Marathon Gold USA Corp., a Colorado corporation (Ex. 10.8). The agreement called for Marathon to spend four million dollars in one year to earn a 50% interest in the project. Golden Chest LLC purchased the mine from Metaline Contact Mines and J.W. Beasley Interests (Sellers) for $3,750,000 (Ex. 10.9). As of December 31, 2013, Golden Chest had paid $1,625,000, and has agreed to pay the Sellers $2,125,000 over the next four years with a final payment of $250,000 on the seventh anniversary. There are no production royalties underlying the Golden Chest property. The original ownership of the Golden Chest LLC was 50% Company and 50% Marathon Gold. As of December 31, 2013, the ownership has changed due to capital calls. The Company owns 47.78% and Marathon owns 52.22% in the limited liability company.
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In 2011, the Golden Chest joint venture completed 11,300 meters of core drilling in 102 holes culminating in the first Canadian National Instrument 43-101 resource report for the property. The Company provided the drilling for the Golden Chest joint venture on a contract basis with two drilling rigs. Other surface work completed included the construction of a new core shed, construction of new roads, surface geologic work, surface and underground surveying, and the reestablishment of patented claim corners. Work completed underground included the rehabilitation of No. 3 level and an exploration crosscut on the Intermediate level.
In 2012, exploration continued at the Golden Chest mine until May when the lack of available financing in the junior mining market caused the suspension of all mining activities. Prior to the shutdown, a total of 7,000 meters of drilling in 42 holes were completed at the Golden Chest. Additionally, an exploration drift was completed on the Popcorn vein at the 940 level revealing a strike length of 40 meters of vein that averaged 23 gpt gold across a true thickness of 0.5 meter. Other work completed at the Golden Chest included rehabilitation of the No. 3 level and an exploration crosscut to explore the Popcorn vein. An updated National Instrument 43-101 resource estimate was completed on the Golden Chest mine February 2013.
During 2013, the Company processed vein material from the Golden Chest mine at its New Jersey mill on a custom-basis for Golden Chest LLC. The total tonnage milled from the Golden Chest was 1,682 tonnes at an average grade of 2.46 gpt Au. This material was a combination of previously stockpiled material from exploratory raising and drifting activities along with about 200 tonnes from an exploratory raise on the Popcorn vein. Gold recovery in the floatation circuit was 91% as indicated by sampling.
On September 3, 2013, Golden Chest LLC entered into a Mining Lease with Juniper Resources, LLC (Ex. 10.3). Golden Chest LLC granted Juniper the exclusive right to conduct exploration, feasibility work, development, mining and processing minerals on the leased premises. The leased premises are commonly described as the "Skookum Shoot". Juniper paid Golden Chest LLC $50,000 upon lease execution and $200,000 on November 30, 2013. Juniper is obligated to pay Golden Chest LLC a production royalty equal to 2% of the Net Smelter Returns for all products mined and removed from the Premises and sold and delivered. The lease has a term of 39 months, though, the term can be extended for certain force majeure conditions including a gold price of $900 or less.
Juniper has agreed to make Golden Chest LLC’s land payments to J.W. Beasley Interests, LLC. Effective November 20, 2013, Juniper will pay Beasley $125,000 quarterly. Juniper completed 2,545 meters of core drilling in the Skookum area in the autumn of 2013.
Proposed Program Of Exploration And Development
Currently, Juniper Resources LLC is planning to drive a ramp at the Golden Chest mine to access the Skookum shoot. As part of this exercise, Juniper will also drive a secondary escape drift to allow mining of the Skookum shoot to proceed. Juniper plans to begin the portal in the late spring of 2014. It is planned to mill the material from the Skookum Shoot at the New Jersey mill in Kellogg.
The Juniper lease allows for Golden Chest LLC to perform exploration or mining outside of the Skookum area, though, there are no current plans for these activities. The Company is the minority owner in Golden Chest LLC so Marathon USA ultimately controls the direction of future programs at the Golden Chest, and there has been no indication from Marathon that it is interested in pursuing activities outside of the Skookum area in the near term.
Current State Of Exploration And Development Of The Property
The Company is considering alternative plans for the Golden Chest mine outside of the Skookum area. Currently the mine is on a care and maintenance basis and awaiting the start of Juniper Resources, LLC mining activities planned to start in the late spring of 2014.
On September 3, 2013, the Golden Chest LLC entered into Mining Lease with Juniper Resources, LLC (Ex. 10.3). In the fourth quarter of 2013, Juniper Resources completed the drilling of 20 exploratory core holes that totaled 2,545 meters. Juniper also completed some site preparation and environmental permitting work to prepare for planned mine development activity.
Age, Modernization and Physical Condition of Plant and Equipment
A 30 ft by 20 ft steel-clad pole building built in 2005 is present near the ramp portal and is used as a shop and a dry storage. A second pole building 36 ft by 70 ft was erected on the site in 2011 and is used for core logging and office space. Single phase electrical power supplied by Avista Utilities has been installed to the portal site in Reeder Gulch and the new core building.
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Geology and Mineralization
Gold mineralization at the Golden Chest is related to a thrust fault known as the Idaho fault and the property is located on the west limb of the Trout Creek anticline, a major north-trending fold in the Prichard formation. The Idaho fault occurs at the contact of Prichard formation units G and H. Unit G, a quartzitic unit, is the host for most of the veins while the overlying Unit H is an argillite-siltite sequence of rocks.
The Golden Chest veins are flatly-dipping, banded quartz veins ranging in thickness from centimeters to 3 meters and are generally conformable with bedding of Prichard formation argillite. Sulfide minerals including pyrite, arsenopyrite and galena occur with free gold in the quartz veins. Veins are stacked, in certain areas, to form bulk mineable bodies. Gold mineralization also occurs as disseminations in quartzite units of the Prichard formation.
Gold mineralization occurs within quartz sulfide veins associated with structural deformation of the Proterozoic Prichard Formation, and can be found along at least 1,500 meters of strike length along the Idaho fault on the property. The veins formed along planes of weakness and open spaces resulting from flexure folding and shearing on the west limb of the Trout Creek Anticline. The open spaces and planes of weakness are generally conformable to bedding and tend to form between beds of different competency. Two types of mineralized veins are present. The banded quartz sulfide veins are primarily associated with less competent siltite and argillite and contain pyrite, arsenopyrite, galena, sphalerite and occasional visible gold along fine grained dark bands. The more massive quartz sulfide veins are primarily associated with more competent quartzite and contain clots of pyrite, sphalerite, galena, chalcopyrite, scheelite and rare specs of visible gold. The gold mineralization is likely associated with nearby intrusive rocks of the Cretaceous Period.
NIAGARA PROJECT
In November 2013, New Jersey Mining gave Revett Metals Associates notice of intent to terminate the Mining Agreement for the Niagara Copper-Silver property, which was subsequently terminated in December 2013 (Ex. 10.17).
Location
The Niagara Project is a copper-silver deposit is located near the forks of Eagle Creek about seven kilometers northwest of the Company's Golden Chest operation. The property is without known ore reserves, and consists of 33 unpatented claims that cover about 650 acres. Our Niagara project was exploratory. Access to the site is maintained through the use of a USFS road which is closed to the general public. No electrical energy is present at the site.
Property Ownership
The Company acquired the property in 2006 through an Exploration Agreement with an option to convert to a Mining Agreement.
On October 13, 2011, the Company had entered into a Mining Agreement for the Niagara Copper-Silver Property with Revett Metals Associates (Ex. 10.7). The mining agreement requires that the Company to pay a 3% Net Smelter Royalty of 3% on any production from the property, and calls for an annual minimum advance royalty payment of $18,000. Advance royalty payments will be deducted from production royalty payments. If productions royalty payments exceed $18,000 annually, then no advance royalty payment need by made. The Mining Agreement has a 25-year term ending on October 12, 2036 so long as minerals are mined, processed or marketed from the properties on a continuous basis. Continuous basis is defined as 24-months of operation during any 60-month period. The Company has been granted a first right of refusal to purchase Revett's royalty interest in the Premises.
History of Operations
An exploration program completed by Earth Resources Company on the Niagara property in the 1970's identified a large volume of copper-silver mineralization within the Revett formation. The historic exploration program included eight drill holes and six trenches on the outcrop of the mineralized strata. Earth Resources also completed metallurgical test work that indicated conventional flotation will achieve recoveries of 94% for copper and 90% for silver. Earth Resources also completed preliminary economic studies on the deposit. Kennecott owned the claims that cover the Niagara deposit for a period of time after Earth Resources. RMA re-staked the property in 2004 after Kennecott dropped the claims.
In 2006, we conducted some regional gold prospecting in the area north of Murray, Idaho. This led to the taking of several new gold prospects including a new copper-silver project, the Niagara which was acquired in an exploration agreement.
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Present Condition and Work Completed on the Property
During 2008, the Company completed five holes of core drilling for a total of 1,062 meters at the Niagara project. Three of the holes were targeted to intercept the copper-silver deposit in the Revett formation and were successful. The drilling increased the area of copper-silver mineralization of the Niagara deposit. As an example, drill-hole 08-9 drilled through 19.4 meters grading 0.51% copper, 25 gpt silver and 0.029 gpt gold. A preliminary engineering study assessing the economic potential of open pit mining at the Niagara was completed. Two holes for a cumulative total of 413 meters were drilled in the hanging wall of the Murray Peak fault in the Prichard formation to investigate a gold-in-soil anomaly and magnetic high. Low level, anomalous gold and tellurium mineralization were found by this drilling. No work was completed at the Niagara in 2012.
The Company is currently seeking joint venture partners to fund the exploration and development of the Niagara deposit.
Age, Modernization and Physical Condition of Plant and Equipment
As of December 31, 2012, the Company had an investment cost of $47,000 associated with the Niagara project.
Geology and Mineralization
The Niagara deposit occurs in a section of mineralized upper Revett Formation near the axis of a north-south striking syncline. The western limb of the syncline has been truncated by the north-south striking Murray Peak fault, a steep, west dipping reverse fault. Other faults offset the mineralized zone slightly. In the Niagara deposit, the mineralization occurs in the upper Revett Formation, which here is a light gray, massive quartzite with thin siltite interbeds. The mineralized horizon crops out along the East Fork Eagle Creek and is approximately 30 meters below the contact with the overlying St. Regis Formation. Copper minerals include bornite, chalcopyrite, chalcocite, native copper, and some copper oxide minerals. Silver minerals include stomeyerite and jalpaite. Pyrite and galena also occur in trace amounts.
TOBOGGAN PROJECT
In 2007, the Company conducted regional prospecting in the area around Murray, Idaho. This led to the staking of 106 claims covering eight different prospects. We named this group of claims the Toboggan Project.
Location
The Toboggan project is an exploration property without known ore reserves. The project consists of 106 unpatented lode claims covering an area of approximately 2,100 acres in and near the East Fork of Eagle Creek drainage. The Toboggan project consists of the following prospects: Gold Butte, Mineral Ridge, Golden Reward, Progress, Little Baldy, Snowslide, CA, Lost Eagle, and Independence. The claims can be accessed from May through November using a USFS dirt road.
Property Ownership
The Toboggan project is comprised of 106 unpatented mining claims owned by the Company of which 39 claims related to the Little Baldy prospect are leased to Hecla Silver Valley, Inc (Ex. 10.10). The lease has a 20-year term and calls for annual payments to NJMC of $24,000 then escalating to $36,000 after three years and $48,000 after six years. A work commitment of $200,000 by the third year is required of Hecla with increasing work commitments thereafter. Should gold production be realized from the leased claims, a 2% net smelter return royalty is due NJMC.
History of Operations
Historic workings are present at the Gold Butte prospect and consist of seven adits connected by a system of narrow roads. Most of the underground work appears to have been completed by 1941. Two holes were drilled on the Gold Butte prospect in the 1980’s. Prior geophysical exploration work by Cominco-American in the Toboggan Creek area in the mid 1980’s found a large CSAMT geophysical anomaly, roughly two square kilometers in area. In 1987, Cominco American drilled a hole 500 meters in depth that was located on the eastern edge of the anomaly. It appears that the hole may have been located too far to the east, and that it was not drilled deep enough to investigate the large geophysical anomaly. Nord-Pacific completed a gold exploration program in the Mineral Ridge area including a soil sampling program and a reverse-circulation drilling program in 1992. Nord-Pacific identified several anomalous gold zones with their soil sampling and completed nine holes totaling 850 meters in their drilling program. All of the drillholes intercepted anomalous gold mineralization including a 1.5 meter intercept of 18.9 gpt gold. Historic workings at the Mineral Ridge prospect, which were completed before Nord-Pacific’s work, include six adits as well as numerous pits and trenches. The Independence area was originally staked in 1906 and was active intermittently through the 1900’s. Work completed included four adits, and numerous pits and trenches.
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In 2007, the Company drilled an exploratory core hole at the Snowslide gold prospect.
For the period from March 2008 through March 2011, the Toboggan project was an exploration joint venture between Newmont Mining Corporation and the Company (Ex. 10.11).
In 2009, Newmont drilled six core holes for a total of 1,359 meters at the Toboggan Project. We drilled two holes drilled at each of the following prospects: Mineral Ridge, Golden Reward and Gold Butte. The purpose of the year’s drilling program was to investigate geochemical soil anomalies, geophysical anomalies and also to gain a better understanding of the geology. This drilling was completed on a contract basis by the Company. The drilling confirmed widespread areas of gold mineralization associated with tellurium. Additionally, the continuity of the mineralized structure at the Gold Butte was extended below the surface. Information gained from this exploration program which also included soil sampling, surface rock sampling, and geologic mapping was used to target potential areas of high grade gold mineralization commonly found in gold-telluride systems. Drill core was logged, cut, and sampled by Newmont personnel in a secure facility. Newmont’s geologists observed a quality control program which utilized known sample standards and duplicate samples. Assaying was completed by ALS Chemex of Reno, Nevada. The Company filed a lawsuit was filed in federal district court against the United States Forest Service and a private party seeking to re-open the East Fork of Eagle Creek road which is a much better access route to the Toboggan Project.
In 2010, the Company continued contract drilling for Newmont on the Toboggan Project. A total of 914 meters in eight holes of core drilling were completed and 941 meters in seven holes of reverse-circulation drilling were completed by Newmont. The results from the Newmont drilling included wide intersections of anomalous intervals of gold mineralization, but no ore grade intercepts.
Newmont completed three seasons of exploration work spending approximately $2,000,000, and then dropped the project. In 2011, Newmont decided to drop the Toboggan Project and all the exploration data and mining claims were turned over to the Company. Newmont quit claimed all the mining claims back to the Company (Ex. 10.12).
In 2012, the Company’s lawsuit against the United States Forest Service to reopen the East Fork of Eagle Road was unsuccessful. Shoshone County planned to appeal the decision.
In September, 2012, the Company leased 39 unpatented lode claims to Hecla Silver Valley, Inc (Ex. 10.10). Hecla owns adjoining patented claims. This lease is a part of the gold-telluride prospect known as Little Baldy. The Little Baldy prospect was discovered by soil sampling completed during Newmont’s three year exploration program in the area. A gold-in-soil anomaly of approximately 700 meters by 300 meters was discovered by Newmont which is centered on Hecla’s claims but overlaps onto the Company's Little Baldy claims which are now leased to Hecla. Surface sampling by Newmont of mineralized rocks showed extremely high gold values with the highest grade sample assaying 2,130 grams per tonne (gpt) gold. The gold mineralization at Little Baldy exhibits the typical association with tellurium found elsewhere in the Toboggan Project as the high grade sample assayed greater than 500 parts per million (ppm) tellurium.
Present Condition and Work Completed on the Property
During 2008, Newmont completed a comprehensive early-stage exploration program. Work completed included the staking of additional claims significantly increasing the area of the joint venture, soil sampling, rock sampling, geologic mapping, a ground-based geophysical survey at the Gold Butte, and an airborne geophysical survey over the entire joint venture area. During 2009, Newmont completed a core drilling program that consisted of six holes for a total of 1,359 meters. Two holes were drilled at each of the following prospects: Mineral Ridge, Golden Reward and Gold Butte. The best gold intercept drilled was at the Gold Butte where a pyritic quartz vein was encountered at 24.0 meters below the surface that assayed 2.5 gpt gold over 4.0 meters including a higher grade section that assayed 7.15 gpt gold over 1.0 meter. Thick intercepts of anomalous, but low-grade gold mineralization were drilled at the Mineral Ridge and the Golden Reward prospects. Newmont also completed geologic mapping, surface rock sampling, soil sampling, and additional claim staking. During 2010, Newmont completed both core and reverse-circulation (RC) drilling at the Toboggan project. A total of eight core holes totaling 914.2 meters and seven RC holes totaling 941 meters were drilled. Six of the core holes were drilled at Gold Butte and intercepted a fault with anomalous gold mineralization. The remaining two core holes were drilled at Mineral Ridge and both holes were terminated before hitting the target due to difficult ground conditions. The seven RC holes were drilled at various prospects near Toboggan Creek and RC-7 was the most promising with 100 meters of 100 ppb gold at the Golden Reward prospect. Newmont obtained the USFS permit necessary to drill their best targets after the conclusion of the 2010 exploration season. No exploration work was completed on the project in 2013.
Joint venture partners will be sought to help advance the project.
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Age, Modernization and Physical Condition of Plant and Equipment
No electrical energy is available at the site.
Geology and Mineralization
Gold mineralization tends to occur in structurally controlled zones within the Prichard Formation which may be associated with large structures such as the Murray Peak fault, the Bloom Peak fault, and the Niagara fault. The gold mineralization can occur either as discrete, high-grade quartz veins or within wide zones of brecciation. Geochemical analysis of soils and rocks has led to the discovery of very high levels of tellurium associated with zones of higher grade gold mineralization. Electron microprobe analysis has shown the presence of gold-silver electrum and the telluride mineral petzite. The presence of telluride minerals along with the presence of alkaline intrusive rocks and areas of potassic alteration has led the Company to believe the gold mineralization may be associated with a yet unobserved alkaline intrusions.
GIANT LEDGE
Location
The Giant Ledge prospect is an exploration project without known ore reserves. Our program is exploratory. It lies about 4 miles southeast of Murray, Idaho, in the Granite Creek drainage, and is accessed by an historic road that has been washed out in areas.
Property Ownership
The Company’s land position consists of 10 unpatented lode claims covering an area of 200 acres. The claims were staked in 2008 by the Company.
History of Operations
The Giant Ledge prospect was active in the 1920’s when a 122 meter deep shaft was sunk and about 450 meters of drift development was completed. A flotation mill was erected and a minor amount of production was achieved. Bunker Hill Mining Company examined and mapped the mine workings in the 1950’s. Sunshine Mining Company conducted exploration at the Giant Ledge in the mid-1980’s and drilled two core holes.
Present Condition and Work Completed on the Property
No work was completed at the Giant Ledge property in 2013.
The Company was able to procure the drill core from Sunshine Mining Company's drilling program, and the core was re-logged and assayed. The best of the mineralization showed 4.6 meters of 0.908 gpt gold and 0.24% combined copper and lead. An extensive soil sampling program was completed in conjunction with a VLF and magnetometer survey. Results of the soil sampling show a 600 meter diameter gold anomaly and the magnetometer survey shows a magnetic low coincident with the gold anomaly.
Age, Modernization and Physical Condition of Plant and Equipment
No electrical power is present at the site.
Geology and Mineralization
The property hosts polymetallic lead, copper and gold mineralization in and along the contact of an igneous intrusive. The main rock types found at the property are argillites and siltites of the Proterozoic Prichard Formation and monzonite associated with the Gem Stocks. The east contact between the Prichard and the intrusive is the French Gulch Fault which is a steeply dipping reverse fault, with the down dropped side on the west.
Exploration and Development Plans
If sufficient funds are available, the Company will perform a ground-based geophysical survey utilizing induced polarization (IP).
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COPPER CAMP
In November 2013, New Jersey Mining gave Revett Metals Associates notice of intent to terminate the Exploration Agreement for the Copper Camp property, which subsequently terminated in December 2013 (Ex. 10.18).
Location
The Copper Camp is an exploration project without known ore reserves. Copper Camp lies about five miles northwest of Murray, Idaho and is accessed by the Lost Creek USFS road.
Property Ownership
The project is comprised of 9 unpatented mining claims covering about 180 acres and was acquired in 2007.
The Copper Camp project is held by the Company through an exploration agreement (with an option to convert to a mining agreement) with Revett Metals Associates (Ex. 10.6). The exploration agreement provided for an initial payment of $4,500 and 30,000 Company common shares and annual payments of $3,000 plus 30,000 Company common shares.
On November 26, 2012, the Company extended the exploration agreement for an additional three years. This Exploration agreement expires November 27, 2015. The Company is obligated to pay all annual maintenance fees and perform assessment work required to maintain all unpatented mineral claims. We have a first right of refusal to purchase the property subject to the Exploration Agreement.
History of Operations
The Copper Camp showing is an early-stage copper and silver exploration project, having been explored with limited drilling by previous operators which include Kennecott, Cominco, and U.S. Borax. Previous operators drilled core holes down dip from the outcrop and three holes penetrated the favorable Revett Formation beds showing low-grade copper-silver mineralization. At least three intercepts were made averaging 10 meters in thickness and grading 0.10% to 0.20% copper and 1.7 to 3.3 grams per tonne (gpt) silver. One short 0.18 meter interval at 173.2 meters of depth had structurally-controlled bornite mineralization grading 4.45% copper and 84.0 gpt silver.
Present Condition and Work Completed on the Property
The Company has submitted a Plan of Operation to the USFS for a core drilling program at Copper Camp. The timing of drilling will be dependent on the Company’s ability to secure adequate funding. No work was completed on the Copper Camp prospect in 2013.
Age, Modernization and Physical Condition of Plant and Equipment
Electrical power is located adjacent to the site.
Geology and Mineralization
The property hosts copper and silver mineralization in the upper Revett formation on the west side of a north-striking, postulated feeder fault called the Copper Camp fault. The copper-silver mineralization outcrops south of the forest community of Copper Camp where the mineralized Revett beds come to surface. The Revett beds dip gently to the northwest.
SILVER BUTTONNE/ROUGHWATER PROSPECT
Location
The Silver Button is an exploration project without known ore reserves, covers an area of 20 acres, and is located in the Clark Fork mining district of northern Idaho. Clark Fork is about 60 miles north of Kellogg, Idaho. Access to the site is via foot trail.
Property Ownership
The property was staked by the Company in 2004 and is located in the Lightning Creek drainage.
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History of Operations
There is no previous operating history.
Present Condition and Work Completed on the Property
Only preliminary field sampling and claim staking have taken place at the prospect. No additional exploration is planned at this time.
Age, Modernization and Physical Condition of Plant and Equipment
No electrical power is available at the site.
Geology and Mineralization
Float collected from over a 100 meter length of a vein subcrop on a talus slope contained silver minerals as identified by microscopic and chemical analyses. Silver mineralization consists of black sooty coatings of argentite, a silver sulfide on quartz veining. The host rock is Prichard formation and an igneous intrusion is located nearby.
Item 4. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.
The following table sets forth information as of January 24, 2014 provided by the Company’s stock transfer agent regarding any person who is known to the Company to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent (5%) of any class of the Company’s voting securities. Except as noted below, each holder has sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares of the Company Common Stock listed as owned by that person.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners
(1) Title of Class | (2) Name and Address of Beneficial Owner | (3) Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership | (4) Percent of Class |
Common | John A. Swallow 201 North 3rd Street Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814 | 6,333,334 direct 4,000,000 indirect (a) | 14.03% |
Common | Fred W. Brackebusch1 P.O. Box 1019 Kellogg, Idaho 83837 | 2,503,917 indirect (b) 1,882,861 direct | 5.95% |
(a)
These shares are held in NFS/FMTC Roth IRA FBO John A. Swallow.
(b)
Fred W. Brackebusch owns 89.6% of Mine Systems Design, Inc. (MSD) which is a corporation that owns 2,794,500 common shares of the Company. Neither MSD nor Fred W. Brackebusch has the right to acquire any securities pursuant to options, warrants, conversion privileges or other rights. Mr. Brackebusch has voting and dispositive control of MSD.
The following table sets forth information as of January 24, 2014 provided by the Company’s stock transfer agent regarding each director’s qualifying shares, beneficially owned by all directors and nominees and each named executive
1 At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on August 29, 2013, Fred W. Brackebusch resigned as President, Director and Treasurer of the Company.
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Security Ownership of Management
(1) Title of Class | (2) Name of Beneficial Owner | (3) Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership | (4) Percent of Class |
Common | John A. Swallow 201 North 3rd Street Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814 | 6,333,334 4,000,000 (a) | 14.03% |
Common | Delbert Steiner 201 North 3rd Street Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814 | 1,000,000 | 1.35 |
Common | Grant A. Brackebusch 89 Appleberg Road Kellogg, Idaho 83837 | 290,633 indirect (b) 727,860 direct | 1.38 |
Common | Fred W. Brackebusch1 P.O. Box 1019 Kellogg, Idaho 83837 | 2,503,917 indirect (c) 1,882,861 direct | 5.95% |
Common | Ivan R. Linscott2 7150 Burke Road Wallace, Idaho 83873 | 235,500 | 0.30% |
Common | William C. Rust3 P.O. Box 648 Wallace, Idaho 83873 | 195,000 | 0.20% |
Common | M. Kathleen Sims4 2745 Seltice Way Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814 | 208,000 | .20% |
Common | All Directors and Executive Officers as a group (5 individuals) | 12,990,327 | 17.64% |
(a)
These shares are held in NFS/FMTC Roth IRA FBO John A. Swallow. The shares were purchased as part of the Company’s Regulation D Rule 506(b) equity offering completed on October 31, 2013. Each unit purchased in the offering consisted of one (1) share of the Company’s common stock and One Half (½) purchase warrant, each full warrant exercisable for one (1) share of the Company’s stock at $0.15 through May 31, 2015. By virtue of the purchase John A. Swallow holds 2,000,000 warrants.
(b)
Grant Brackebusch owns 10.4% of Mine Systems Design, Inc. (MSD) which is a corporation that owns 2,794,550 common shares of the Company. Neither MSD nor Grant Brackebusch has the right to acquire any securities pursuant to options, warrants, conversion privileges or other rights.
(c)
Fred W. Brackebusch owns 89.6% of Mine Systems Design, Inc. (MSD) which is a corporation that owns 2,794,500 common shares of the Company. Neither MSD nor Fred W. Brackebusch has the right to acquire any securities pursuant to options, warrants, conversion privileges or other rights.
(d)
No other Director or Officer has the right to acquire any securities pursuant to options, warrants, conversion privileges or other rights. No shares are pledged as security.
1 At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on August 29, 2013, Fred W. Brackebusch resigned as President, Director and Treasurer of the Company.
2 At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on August 29, 2013, Ivan R. Linscott resigned as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company.
3 At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on August 29, 2013, William C. Rust resigned as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company.
4 At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on August 29, 2013, M. Kathleen Sims resigned as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company.
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Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Plans
The Company does not have an equity compensation plan for issuance of warrants, options or rights. The Company occasionally pays for goods or services with unregistered Common Stock and uses the average bid price of the stock, as quoted on the OTC Markets, at the time to determine current fair market value and subsequently the number of shares to be issued.
Changes in Control
The Company is not aware of any arrangements, the operation of which may at a subsequent date result in a change of control.
Item 5. Directors and Executive Officers
Name | Age | Position | Term |
Fred W. Brackebusch | 69 | President, Director & Treasurer | 7/18/1996 – 8/29/20131 |
Ivan R. Linscott | 70 | Director | 9/21/2004 – 8/29/20132 |
William C. Rust | 67 | Director | 9/21/2004 – 8/29/20133 |
M. Kathleen Sims | 69 | Director | 9/25/2003 – 8/29/20134 |
Tina C. Brackebusch | 44 | Secretary | 1/1//1997 – 8/29/20135 |
Delbert W. Steiner | 69 | Chief Executive Officer, Board Chairman | 8/29/2013 - present |
John Swallow | 48 | President | 8/29/2013 - present |
Grant Brackebusch | 44 | Vice President | 7/18/1996 - present |
Directors are elected by shareholders at each annual shareholders meeting and hold their office until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until their respective successors are elected and qualified.
Identification of certain significant employees
The Company does not have any significant employees.
Family Relationships
Fred W. Brackebusch is the father of Grant A. Brackebusch. Tina C. Brackebusch is the wife of Grant A. Brackebusch.
Business Experience
Fred W. Brackebusch, P.E. served as the Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer of the Company from 7/18/1996 until he resigned from those positions on 8/29/2013. He holds a B.S. and an M.S. in Geological Engineering from the University of Idaho. He is a consulting engineer with extensive experience in mine development, mine backfill, mine management, permitting, process control, and mine feasibility studies. He has over 40 years of experience in the Coeur d’Alene Mining district in the State of Idaho. He has been the principle owner of Mine Systems Design, Inc., a mining consulting business, which is also a large shareholder in the Company, since 1987.
Ivan R. Linscott, PhD served as the Vice President and Director of the Company from 9/21/2004 until he resigned from those positions on 8/29/2013. He is a physicist at Stanford University. He is a Senior Research Associate for radioscience spacecraft instrument development and is a Co-Investigator and Science Team Member for the New Horizons Mission to encounter the planet Pluto. Dr. Linscott has a strong interest in doing research on exploration techniques in the Coeur d’Alene Mining District in the State of Idaho. He has made significant contributions to the Company’s exploration program by performing geophysical surveys on the Company’s properties with the innovative use of experimental geophysical techniques.
1 At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on August 29, 2013, Fred W. Brackebusch resigned as President, Director and Treasurer of the Company.
2 At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on August 29, 2013, Ivan R. Linscott resigned as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company.
3 At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on August 29, 2013, William C. Rust resigned as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company. William C. Rust resigned his position on the Audit Committee by virtue of his resignation from the Board.
4 At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on August 29, 2013, M. Kathleen Sims resigned as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company. M. Kathleen Sims resigned from her position on the Audit Committee by virtue of her resignation from the Board.
5 At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on August 29, 2013, Tina C. Brackebusch resigned as corporate Secretary.
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William C. Rust served as a Director of the Company from 9/21/2004 until he resigned from that position on 8/29/2013. He is a metallurgical engineer with extensive experience in the Silver Valley in the State of Idaho. He worked for Asarco as Chief Metallurgist. He also worked for CoCa mines at the Grouse Creek mine in Central Idaho and for McCulley, Frick and Gilman, an environmental consulting firm. He was all the Mill Manager and Senior Metallurgist with Getchell Gold Inc. in Nevada which operated a 3,200 ton/day gold plant. Mr. Rust is currently self-employed as a metallurgical engineering consultant. He was formerly a member of the Company’s Audit Committee.
M. Kathleen Sims served as a Director of the Company from 9/25/2003 until she resigned from that position on 8/29/13. She is a successful business woman who is majority owner of a Honda car dealership in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She is currently a Congresswoman in the Idaho Legislature. She was formerly as State Senator in the Idaho Legislature. She is a former member of the State of Idaho Human Rights Commission and is active in the Idaho Republican Party. She has extensive experience in starting a business with necessary experience in financing, business plans and management. She was formerly the chairperson of the Audit Committee.
Tina C. Brackebusch served as corporate Secretary of the Company from 1/1/1997 until she resigned from that position on 8/29/13. She served as the Office Manager for the Company since 1/1/1997 as well. She holds B.S. in Secondary Education from the University of Idaho and teaches English at Wallace High School in Wallace, Idaho.
Delbert Steiner was named the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of the Company on August 29, 2013. He holds a B.S. from Lewis Clark State College and a Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho. He has held the position of CEO and Chairman for the Vancouver based Premium Exploration, Inc. since 2005 and was responsible for day to day business and financial decision making. He practiced law for more than 25 years and has an extensive background in environmental and mining law, including permitting projects from the exploration to mining phases. Mr. Steiner’s extensive background in the mining industry and in operating a publicly traded company qualifies him to sit on the Board of the Company.
John Swallow was named President of the Company on August 29, 2013. He holds a B.S. in Finance from Arizona State University. Mr. Swallow was the Vice President of Timberline Drilling, Inc. from November 2011 until accepting the role of President with the Company. From September 2009 until November 2011 Mr. Swallow was self-employed. From January 2006 until September 2009 he served as chairman of Timberline Resources Corporation. He brings wide-ranging experience from within the local mineral exploration industry as well as extensive knowledge of the junior equity markets. Mr. Swallow’s extensive experience in the drilling industry, his previous roles as a chairman of a board and as a vice president of a corporation qualify him to sit on the Board of the Company.
Grant A. Brackebusch, P.E. has served as the Vice President and a Director of the Company since 1996. He holds a B.S. in Mining Engineering from the University of Idaho. He is registered in Idaho as a Professional Engineer. He has worked for New Jersey Mining Company since 1996. Currently he supervises the daily operations of the exploration program at the Golden Chest, but also has experience with NJMC in mill operations, engineering, and environmental permitting. His background in the mining industry includes open pit mining planning and supervision as well as various engineering and geotechnical tasks. Mr. Brackebusch’s extensive mining background, knowledge of the Company’s day to day operations, and industry expertise qualifies him to sit on the Board of the Company.
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
To the Company's knowledge, none of the following events have occurred during the past ten (10) years and that are material to an evaluation of the ability or integrity of any director, person nominated to become a director or executive officer of the registrant:
(1) A petition under the Federal bankruptcy laws or any state insolvency law was filed by or against, or a receiver, fiscal agent or similar officer was appointed by a court for the business or property of such person, or any partnership in which he was a general partner at or within two years before the time of such filing, or any corporation or business association of which he was an executive officer at or within two years before the time of such filing;
(2) Such person was convicted in a criminal proceeding or is a named subject of a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses);
(3) Such person was the subject of any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining him from, or otherwise limiting, the following activities:
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(i) Acting as a futures commission merchant, introducing broker, commodity trading advisor, commodity pool operator, floor broker, leverage transaction merchant, any other person regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or an associated person of any of the foregoing, or as an investment adviser, underwriter, broker or dealer in securities, or as an affiliated person, director or employee of any investment company, bank, savings and loan association or insurance company, or engaging in or continuing any conduct or practice in connection with such activity;
(ii) Engaging in any type of business practice; or
(iii) Engaging in any activity in connection with the purchase or sale of any security or commodity or in connection with any violation of Federal or State securities laws or Federal commodities laws;
(4) Such person was the subject of any order, judgment or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any Federal or State authority barring, suspending or otherwise limiting for more than 60 days the right of such person to engage in any activity described in paragraph (f)(3)(i) of this section, or to be associated with persons engaged in any such activity;
(5) Such person was found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action or by the Commission to have violated any Federal or State securities law, and the judgment in such civil action or finding by the Commission has not been subsequently reversed, suspended, or vacated;
(6) Such person was found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action or by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated any Federal commodities law, and the judgment in such civil action or finding by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has not been subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated;
(7) Such person was the subject of, or a party to, any Federal or State judicial or administrative order, judgment, decree, or finding, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, relating to an alleged violation of:
(i) Any Federal or State securities or commodities law or regulation; or
(ii) Any law or regulation respecting financial institutions or insurance companies including, but not limited to, a temporary or permanent injunction, order of disgorgement or restitution, civil money penalty or temporary or permanent cease-and-desist order, or removal or prohibition order; or
(iii) Any law or regulation prohibiting mail or wire fraud or fraud in connection with any business entity; or
(8) Such person was the subject of, or a party to, any sanction or order, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any self-regulatory organization (as defined in Section 3(a)(26) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(26))), any registered entity (as defined in Section 1(a)(29) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1(a)(29))), or any equivalent exchange, association, entity or organization that has disciplinary authority over its members or persons associated with a member.
Promoters and Control Persons
To the Company's knowledge, none of the following events have occurred during the past five (5) years and that are material to an evaluation of the ability or integrity of any promoter or control person of the registrant:
(1) A petition under the Federal bankruptcy laws or any state insolvency law was filed by or against, or a receiver, fiscal agent or similar officer was appointed by a court for the business or property of such person, or any partnership in which he was a general partner at or within two years before the time of such filing, or any corporation or business association of which he was an executive officer at or within two years before the time of such filing;
(2) Such person was convicted in a criminal proceeding or is a named subject of a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses);
(3) Such person was the subject of any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining him from, or otherwise limiting, the following activities:
(i) Acting as a futures commission merchant, introducing broker, commodity trading advisor, commodity pool operator, floor broker, leverage transaction merchant, any other person regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or an associated person of any of the foregoing, or as an investment adviser, underwriter, broker or dealer in securities, or as an affiliated person, director or employee of any investment company, bank, savings and loan association or insurance company, or engaging in or continuing any conduct or practice in connection with such activity;
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(ii) Engaging in any type of business practice; or
(iii) Engaging in any activity in connection with the purchase or sale of any security or commodity or in connection with any violation of Federal or State securities laws or Federal commodities laws;
(4) Such person was the subject of any order, judgment or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any Federal or State authority barring, suspending or otherwise limiting for more than 60 days the right of such person to engage in any activity described in paragraph (f)(3)(i) of this section, or to be associated with persons engaged in any such activity;
(5) Such person was found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action or by the Commission to have violated any Federal or State securities law, and the judgment in such civil action or finding by the Commission has not been subsequently reversed, suspended, or vacated;
(6) Such person was found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action or by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated any Federal commodities law, and the judgment in such civil action or finding by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has not been subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated.
Shareholder Communications
Company shareholders who wish to communicate with the Board of Directors or an individual director may write to New Jersey Mining Company’s office located at 201 N. Third Street, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814. Your letter should indicate that you are a shareholder and whether you own your shares in your name or in the name of an entity. Letters received will be retained until the next Board meeting when they will be available to the addressed director. Such communications may receive an initial evaluation to determine, based on the substance and nature of the communication, a suitable process for internal distribution, review and response or other appropriate treatment. There is no assurance that all communications will receive a response.
REPORTS TO SECURITY HOLDERS
The Company is not required to deliver an annual report to shareholders and does not plan to provide an annual report in 2013. The public may read a copy of any materials the Company files with the SEC at the SEC's Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE., Washington, D.C. 20549, on official business days during the hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC maintains an Internet site (http://www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the Commission and SEC.
The Company maintains a website where recent press releases and other information can be found. A link to the Company’s filings with the SEC will be provided on the Company’s website: www.newjerseymining.com.
Conflict of Interest Policy
Our policy was established to guard against any potential conflicts of interest. As the Company grows it will be the job of the audit committee to decide if additional controls need to be put in place.
Code of Ethics
The Board of Directors adopted a Code of Ethical Conduct (Ex.14).
Meetings and Committees of the Board Of Directors
We presently have no formal independent Board committees. Until further determination, the full Board of Directors will undertake the duties of the audit committee, compensation committee and nominating and governance committee.
Compensation Committee
The Board of Directors, in its Compensation Committee role, will be responsible for recommendations to the Board of Directors respecting the compensation of our named executive officers.
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Audit Committee
The Board of Directors, in its Audit Committee role, will be responsible for selecting the Company’s independent auditors, approve the scope of audit and related fees, and review financial reports, audit results, internal accounting procedures, related-party transactions, when appropriate, and programs to comply with applicable requirements relating to financial accountability. The Audit Committees function will include the development of policies and procedures for compliance by the Company and its officers and directors with applicable laws and regulations. The audit committee has reviewed and discussed the attached audited financial statements with management. The audit committee has received written disclosures from the independent accountant required by Independence Standard Board Standard No. 1, as amended, as adopted by the PCAOB in Rule 3600T and has discussed the independence of the company’s certifying accountant. Based on this review and discussion, the Board of Directors, in its audit committee role, recommended that the audited financial statements be included in this Annual Report.
Nomination and Governance Committee
The Board of Directors, in its Nomination and Governance Committee role, will be responsible for recommendations to the Board of Directors respecting corporate governance principles; prospective nominees for Director; Board member performance and composition; function, composition and performance of Board committees; succession planning; Director and Officer liability insurance coverage; and Director’s responsibilities.
Item 6. Executive Compensation
Compensation of Named Executive Officers
The table below includes summary of cash and other compensation granted to Fred W. Brackebusch, the Company’s former President and Chief Executive Officer, and Grant A. Brackebusch, the Company’s current Vice President, (the “Named Executive Officers”), for the last completed fiscal year. Additionally, the Compensation Table includes two additional individuals; John Swallow the current President and Delbert Steiner the current Chief Executive Officer, both of whom disclosures would have been made but for the fact they were not serving in their current positions as the end of the last completed fiscal year.
Executive Officer Summary Compensation Table
Name and principal position | Year | Salary ($) | Bonus ($) | Stock awards1 ($) | Options awards ($) | Nonequity incentive plan compensation ($) | Nonqualified deferred compensation earnings ($) | All other compensation ($) | Total ($) |
Fred Brackebusch, President | 2012 | 54,167 | -0- | 1,625 | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- | 55,792 |
Grant Brackebusch, Vice President | 2012 | 35,139 | -0- | 1,625 | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- | 36,764 |
Delbert Steiner, Chief Executive Officer | 20131 | 5,000 | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- | 5,000 |
John Swallow, President | 20132 | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- |
(1)
Stock Awards include fees earned as Directors. The Company has valued all Stock Awards granted at fair value as computed in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718.
(2)
The inclusion of Delbert Steiner and John Swallow and the compensation paid is as of September 30, 2013.
The compensation of the Named Executive Officers has been set by disinterested members of the Board of Directors to a level competitive with other mining companies of similar size with similar types of operations. The executive stock compensation is for services as executives. The Company does not have a retirement plan for its executive officers and there is no agreement, plan or arrangement that provides for payments to executive officers in connection with resignation, retirement, termination or a change in control of the Company.
1 As of September 30, 2013
2 As of September 30, 2013
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Discussion, Analysis and Overview of Compensation Program
Compensation Philosophy: Our general compensation philosophy will be designed to link an employee’s total cash compensation with our performance, the employee’s department goals and individual performance. Given our limited operations and limited capital resources, we are subject to various financial restraints in our compensation practices. As an employee’s level of responsibility increases, there will be a more significant level of variability and compensation at risk. By linking incentive compensation to the performance of the Company, we believe that it will create an environment in which our employees will be stakeholders in our success and, thus, benefit all shareholders. As the Company moves from a development stage company to a revenue generating company we plan to bring on employees and develop written employee compensation guidelines.
Executive Compensation Philosophy: Our executive compensation philosophy will be designed to establish an appropriate relationship between executive pay and our annual performance, our long-term growth objectives, individual performance of the executive officer and our ability to attract and retain qualified executive officers. We will attempt to achieve these goals by integrating competitive annual base salaries with (a) bonuses based on corporate performance and on the achievement of specified performance objectives, and stock awards through some form of long term incentive plan. We believe that cash compensation in the form of salary and bonus provides our executives with short-term rewards for success in operations and stock awards will provide long term incentives.
In making compensation decisions, the board of directors, in its compensation committee role, will compare each element of total compensation against companies referred to as a “compensation peer group.” The compensation peer group will be a group of companies that the compensation committee will select from readily available information about small companies engaged in similar businesses and with similar resources. As the Company moves from a development stage company to a revenue generating company we plan to bring develop written executive compensation guidelines.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-end
The Company does not currently award the Named Executive Officers options to purchase the Company’s shares, and there were no outstanding equity awards as of December 31, 2013.
Director Compensation
A summary of compensation for the Company’s non-employee Directors, including Ivan R. Linscott, William C. Rust and M. Kathleen Sims for the Company’s last completed fiscal year is as follows:
Director Summary Compensation Table
Name | Fees earned or paid in cash ($) | Stock awards ($) | Option awards ($) | Non-equity incentive plan compensation ($) | Nonqualified deferred compensation earnings ($) | All other compensation ($) | Total ($) |
Ivan R. Linscott | -0- | 1,625 | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- | 1,625 |
William C. Rust | -0- | 1,625 | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- | 1,625 |
M. Kathleen Sims | -0- | 1,625 | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- | 1,625 |
(1)
Directors Fred W. Brackebusch and Grant A. Brackebusch were executive officers of the Company, therefore, disclosure regarding their compensation as Directors is included in the Executive Officer Compensative Table above.
(2)
As discussed below, the Directors are each awarded 25,000 common shares of restricted stock as annual compensation. The Company valued the awards granted at fair value as computed in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718.
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At a Board of Directors meeting on November 9, 2009, the Directors approved a compensation plan for the Board of Directors under which each Director receives 25,000 shares of unregistered Common Stock per year. In 2011 these shares were valued at $4,167 per director. In 2012 these shares were valued at $1,625 per director. No additional fees are paid for attendance at Board of Directors’ meetings, committee membership or committee chairmanship. On occasion, Directors are retained for consulting services unrelated to their duties as Directors. These consulting services are either paid in cash or with unregistered Common Stock according to the Company’s policy for share-based payment of services.
The Company does not have a retirement plan for its Directors and there is no agreement, plan or arrangement that provides for payments to Directors in connection with resignation, retirement, termination or a change in control of the Company.
Item 7. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.
Transactions with Related Persons
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2011:
On or about December 31, 2011, the Company issued 150,000 shares of its unregistered common stock to members of the Board of Directors and Officers for their services. These stock awards were recorded as directors’ fees of $5,000 and management fees of $5,000 based upon the estimated value of the shares issued and services rendered. The issuance was strictly limited to persons in the United States who met certain minimum financial (accredited investors) or sophistication requirements. In management’s opinion, the securities were issued pursuant to an exemption from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Fred W. Brackebusch, Grant A. Brackebusch and Tina Brackebusch each received 25,000 shares for their services as directors and officers.
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2012:
On November 15, 2012, the Company quitclaimed and released its interest in a Lease Agreement commonly known as the “Miner’s Slough and Teddy Parcel” back to the Lessor Mine Systems Design, Inc. (“MSD”) (Ex. 10.2). MSD is owned by Fred Brackebusch, President and Chairman of the Company and his son Grant A. Brackebusch, Vice President and Board member of the Company. The lease required the payments in the form of a production royalty of 3% of the net smelter return of all ores or concentrates of leased substances mined and shipped from the leased premises. This royalty was to be accounted for and paid monthly. The lease was terminated in accordance with the termination provision in Section 16.2.
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, the Company issued 150,000 shares of its unregistered common stock to members of the Board of Directors and Officers for their services. These stock awards were recorded as directors’ fees of $8,125 and management fees of $1,625 based upon the estimated value of the shares issued and services rendered. The issuance was strictly limited to persons in the United States who met certain minimum financial (accredited investors) or sophistication requirements. In management’s opinion, the securities were issued pursuant to an exemption from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Fred W. Brackebusch, Grant A. Brackebusch and Tina Brackebusch each received 25,000 shares for their services as directors and officers.
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2013:
On or about August 29, 2013 the Company issued 125,000 shares of unregistered common stock to its retiring directors and officers for services rendered to the Company. The shares were valued at $0.04 per share based upon fair value at the time of issuance. The issuance was strictly limited to persons in the United States who met certain minimum financial (accredited investors) or sophistication requirements. In management’s opinion, the securities were issued pursuant to an exemption from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
On December 31, 2013 the Company entered into an Exchange Agreement with Idaho Champion Resources, an Idaho limited liability company (“ICR”), whereby the Company acquired One Hundred Percent (100%) of the membership units of ICR in exchange for 5,000,000 shares of unregistered common stock valued at $0.05 per share (Ex. 10.4). John Swallow, President and Board member of the Company personally owned 26.666% of the membership units of ICR and exchanged his units for 1,333,000 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company with an attributable dollar value of $66,650.
Review, approval or ratification of transactions with related persons.
Not required for Smaller Reporting Companies.
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Promoters and Certain Control Persons
The Company is not aware of any promoter related transactions during the last five fiscal years.
Director Independence
The Board of Directors has determined that Delbert Steiner, John Swallow and Grant Brackebusch are not independent directors.
The Board of Directors does not have separately designated nominating or compensation committees. The entire Board performs these functions. At a Board of Directors meeting on September 21, 2004, the Directors approved an audit committee. The audit committee is currently vacant.
Item 8. Legal Proceedings.
The Company is not subject to any material pending legal proceedings.
Item 9. Market Price of and Dividends on the Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters.
Market Information
The Company's Common Stock currently trades on the OTC Pinks tier of the OTC Markets under the symbol "NJMC". The following table sets forth the range of high and low bid prices as reported by the OTC Markets for the periods indicated. These quotations represent inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, markdown or commission and may not represent actual transactions.
Year Ending December 31, 2012 | High Bid | Low Bid |
First Quarter | $0.24 | $0.16 |
Second Quarter | $0.18 | $0.10 |
Third Quarter | $0.16 | $0.10 |
Fourth Quarter | $0.14 | $0.06 |
Year Ending December 31, 2013 | High Bid | Low Bid |
First Quarter | $0.08 | $0.05 |
Second Quarter | $0.06 | $0.04 |
Third Quarter | $0.05 | $0.04 |
Fourth Quarter | $0.08 | $0.07 |
Shareholders
As of January 24, 2014 there were approximately 73,637,148 common shares issued and outstanding held by 344 shareholders of record.
Transfer Agent
Our transfer agent is Columbia Stock Transfer located at 1869 E. Seltice Way Suite 292, Post Falls, ID 83854.
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Dividend Policy
The Company has not declared or paid cash dividends or made distributions in the past and the Company does not anticipate that it will pay cash dividends or make distributions in the foreseeable future. The Company currently intends to retain and reinvest future earnings, if any, to finance its operations.
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
None
Item 10. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.
Occasionally, the Company pays for goods and services with restricted common stock. The Company’s policy is to determine the fair value of the goods or services, and then issue the number of corresponding shares using the bid price for the Company’s common stock as quoted on the OTC Markets.
Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2013:
On March 5, 2013 the Company issued 21,875 shares of common stock from a constructive trust that was established as part of the merger that took place with Gold Run Gulch (Ex. 10.15) some twenty years ago. The shares were exchange at a ratio of 0.875 Company share for one Gold Run Gulch share. The Company relied on the transaction exemption afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act").
On May 6, 2013 the Company sold 200,000 shares of its common stock to Juniper Resources for $10,000 cash. The Company relied on the transaction exemption afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"). The shares are deemed restricted securities which may not be publicly sold unless registered for resale with the Securities and Exchange Commission or exempt from the registration requirements of the Act.
On May 22, 2013 the Company issued 180,000 shares of its common stock to Revett Metal Associates in lieu of lease payments due on the Niagara and Copper Camp properties. The shares were valued at $0.05 per share based upon market value at the time of issuance. The Company relied on the transaction exemption afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"). The shares are deemed restricted securities which may not be publicly sold unless registered for resale with the Securities and Exchange Commission or exempt from the registration requirements of the Act.
On September 24, 2013, the Company conducted a private placement of unit securities. Each unit consisted of one (1) share of the Company’s common stock and One Half (½) purchase warrant, each full warrant exercisable for one (1) share of the Company’s stock at $0.15 per share through May 31, 2015. As of the private placement closing on October 31, 2013, 22,000,000 units were sold for gross proceeds of $1,100,000 before deducting 10% brokerage fees. Pennaluna & Co. acted as the Company’s placement agent. The sale of units was limited to accredited investors in the United States. The Company relied on the transaction exemption afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"), and Regulation D Rule 506. The shares are deemed restricted securities which may not be publicly sold unless registered for resale with the Securities and Exchange Commission or exempt from the registration requirements of the Act.
On September 29, 2013 the Company issued 125,000 shares of common stock to its retiring directors and officers for services rendered to the Company. The shares were valued at $0.04 per share based upon fair value at the time the directors and officers retired. The issuance was limited to accredited investors in the United States. The Company relied on the transaction exemption afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"). The shares are deemed restricted securities which may not be publicly sold unless registered for resale with the Securities and Exchange Commission or exempt from the registration requirements of the Act.
On December 31, 2013 the Company issued 5,000,000 shares of common stock valued at $0.05 per share based upon fair value at the time issuance in consideration for an Exchange Agreement (Ex.10.4) under the terms of which the Company received 100% of the membership units of Idaho Champion Resources, LLC. The Company relied on the transaction exemption afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"). The shares are deemed restricted securities which may not be publicly sold unless registered for resale with the Securities and Exchange Commission or exempt from the registration requirements of the Act.
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Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2012:
For the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company issued 210,000 shares of common stock for director’s fees and mining lease payments. A value of $15,750 (for an average value of $0.075 per share) was assigned to these fees. The Company relied on the transaction exemption afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"). The shares are deemed restricted securities which may not be publicly sold unless registered for resale with the Securities and Exchange Commission or exempt from the registration requirements of the Act.
Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2011:
For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company issued 288,000 shares of restricted common stock for cash, management and director’s fees, services, exploration fees, and to pay accounts receivables. A value of $58,040 (for an average value of $0.201 per share) was assigned to these fees. The Company relied on the transaction exemption afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"). The shares are deemed restricted securities which may not be publicly sold unless registered for resale with the Securities and Exchange Commission or exempt from the registration requirements of the Act.
Item 11. Description of Registrant’s Securities to be Registered.
The Company is authorized to issue 200,000,000 shares of common stock, no par value and 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock, no par value. As of January 24, 2014, there were 73,637,148 common shares issued and outstanding and no preferred shares outstanding.
Common Stock
Voting Rights. Each stockholder, on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of stockholders, has one vote for each share registered in the stockholder’s name on the books of the Company.
Quorum. At any meeting of the Shareholders, a majority of all the Shares entitled to vote, represented by Shareholders of record in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at a meeting of Shareholders, but in no event shall a quorum consist of less than one-third (1/3) of the Shares entitled to vote at the meeting. When a quorum is present at any meeting, action on a matter is approved by a voting group if the votes cast within the voting group favoring the action exceed the votes cast within the voting group opposing the action, unless the question is one upon which, by express provision of law or of the Articles of Incorporation or of these Bylaws, a different vote is required. Once a quorum is present, Shareholders may continue to transact business at the meeting notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough Shareholders to otherwise leave less than a quorum
Dividend rights. The Board of Directors may, from time to time, declare and the Company may pay dividends on its outstanding shares of Common Stock in cash, property, or its own shares, except when the Company is insolvent or when the payment thereof would render the Company insolvent or when the declaration or payment thereof would be contrary to any restrictions contained in the Company’s governing documents or applicable law. The Company has never paid, and has no plans to pay, any dividends on its shares of Common Stock.
No Cumulative Voting Rights. Our stock does not have cumulative voting rights, which means that the holders of more than fifty percent (50%) of the shares voting in an election of directors may elect all of the directors if they choose to do so. In such event, the holders of the remaining shares aggregating less than fifty percent (50%) would not be able to elect any directors.
Preemptive Rights. The stockholders of the Company do not have a preemptive right to acquire the Company’s unissued shares
Right to Amend Bylaws. The Bylaws of the Company may be altered, amended or repealed by the affirmative vote of a majority of the voting stock issued and outstanding at any regular or special meeting of the stockholders. The Board of Directors has the power to make, alter, amend and repeal the Bylaws of the Company. However, any such Bylaws, or any alteration, amendment or repeal of the Bylaws, may be changed or repealed by the holders of a majority of the stock entitled to vote at any stockholders’ meeting.
Preferred Stock
We are authorized to issue 1,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock. As of January 24, 2014, there were no shares of preferred stock issued and outstanding.
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The Board of Directors is authorized, subject to the limitations prescribed by law and the provisions hereof, at its option, from time to time, to divide all or any part of the Preferred Stock into series thereof, to establish from time to time the number of shares to be included in any such series, and to fix the designation, powers, preferences and rights of the shares of each such series and qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, and to determine variations, if any, between any series so established, but all shares of the same class shall be identical except as to the following relative rights and preferences as to which there may be variations between series:
(a) the number of shares constituting each such series and the distinctive designation of such series;
(b) the rate of dividend, if any, and whether dividends shall be cumulative or noncumulative;
(c) whether or not such series shall be redeemable and, if so, the terms and conditions upon which shares of such series shall be redeemable, including the date or dates after which they shall be redeemable, and the amount per share payable in cases of redemption, which amount may vary under different conditions and at different redemption dates;
(d) the rights, if any, of such series in the event of dissolution of the Corporation or upon any distribution of the assets of the Corporation, including with respect to voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, and the relative rights of priority, if any, of payment of shares of such series;
(e) the extent, if any, to which such series shall have the benefit of any sinking fund provisions for redemption or purchase of shares;
(f) whether or not the shares of such series shall be convertible and, if so, the terms and conditions of which shares of such series shall be so convertible; and
(g) the voting rights, if any, of such series; and (h) such other powers, designations, preferences and relative participating, optional or other special rights and such qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereon to the extent permitted by law.
Resale of Restricted Securities under Rule 144. Rule 144 provides an exemption from registration under the Securities Act for sales by holders of “restricted securities” (i.e., securities acquired directly or indirectly from the issuer or an affiliate of the issuer in a transaction or chain of transactions not involving a public offering) and for sales of “control securities” (i.e., securities held by affiliates, regardless of how they acquired them). The rule contains five general conditions, as summarized below:
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Current public information. There must be adequate current public information available about the issuer. Reporting companies must have been subject to public reporting requirements for at least 90 days immediately before the Rule 144 sale and must have filed all required reports (other than Forms 8-K) during the 12 months (or shorter period that the company was subject to public reporting) before the sale. For non-reporting companies (including companies that have been subject to the public reporting requirements for less than 90 days), certain other specified public information must be available.
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Holding period. If the issuer is, and has been for a period of at least 90 days immediately before the sale, subject to public reporting requirements, a minimum of six months must elapse between the later of the date of the acquisition of the securities from the issuer, or from an affiliate of the issuer, and any resale of such securities in reliance on Rule 144.
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Volume limitations. In any three-month period, resales may not exceed a sales volume limitation equal to the greater of (i) the average weekly trading volume for the preceding four calendar weeks, or (ii) one percent of the outstanding securities of the class.
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Manner-of-sale requirements. Resales must be made in unsolicited “brokers’ transactions” or transactions directly with a “market maker” and must comply with other specified requirements.
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Filing of Form 144. The seller must file a Form 144 if the amount of securities being sold in any three-month period exceeds 5,000 shares or $50,000 in aggregate sales price.
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Non-affiliates. If the issuer is, and has been for a period of at least 90 days immediately before the sale, subject to public reporting requirements, any person who is not an affiliate of the issuer at the time of the sale, and has not been an affiliate during the preceding three months, must only comply with the current public information and holding period requirements. However the current public information requirement does not apply to restricted securities sold for the account of a person who is not an affiliate of the issuer at the time of the sale and has not been an affiliate during the preceding three months, provided a period of one year has elapsed since the later of the date the securities were acquired from the issuer or from an affiliate of the issuer.
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Item 12. Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
Articles of Incorporation
The Company's Articles of Incorporation state in Paragraph 4 of Article VII, titled, "Directors", the following:
4. To the fullest extent now or hereafter permitted by applicable law, a director of the corporation shall not be personally liable to the corporation or its shareholders for monetary damages arising from any conduct as a director, except:
(a) for any breach of the Director's duty of loyalty to the corporation or its shareholders;
(b) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law;
(c) for any transaction from which the director derived an improper personal benefit; or
(d) if required by statute, failing to meet the standards set forth in Idaho Code Section 30-1-48.
Any repeal or modification of the foregoing paragraph by the shareholders of this corporation shall not adversely affect any right or protection of a director of this corporation existing prior to the time of such repeal or modification.
The Company's Articles of Incorporation state in Article VIII, titled, "Indemnification" the following:
This corporation shall provide any indemnification allowed by the Idaho Business Corporation Act and shall indemnify directors, officers, agents and employees as follows:
1. To the fullest extend now or hereafter permitted by applicable law, this corporation shall indemnify its officers and directors whether they are serving the corporation or, at its request, any other entity, as an officer, director or in any other capacity.
2. This corporation may indemnify other employees and agents to the extent as may be authorized by the Board of Directors or the Bylaws and be permitted by law, whether the employees and agents are serving this corporation or, at its request, any other entity.
3. The Board of Directors may take such action as is necessary to carry out these indemnification provisions and is expressly empowered to adopt, approve and amend from time to time such Bylaws, resolutions or contracts in implementing such provisions, including, but not limited to, implementing the manner in which determinations as to any indemnity or advancement of expenses shall be made, or such further indemnification agreements as may be permitted by law.
4. The foregoing rights of indemnification shall not be exclusive of any other rights to which those seeking indemnification may be entitled under any statute, provision or the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws or other agreements.
5. No amendment or repeal of this Article shall apply to or have any effect on any right to indemnification provided hereunder with respect to acts or omissions occurring prior to such amendment or repeal.
By-laws
Paragraph 2.8 of the Company’s by-laws provide that any director of the corporation shall not be personally liable to the corporation or its shareholders for monetary damages arising from any conduct as a director, to the fullest extent permitted by law. The Idaho Business Corporation Act (“IBCA”) currently states that a director shall not be liable to the corporation or its shareholders for any decision to take or not to take action, or any failure to take any action, as a director unless a party asserting liability meets their burden of proof. The by-laws additionally state that if the IBCA is amended to authorize corporate action further eliminating or limiting the personal liability of directors, then the liability of a director of the corporation shall be eliminated or limited to the fullest extent permitted by the IBCA, as amended.
The SEC’s Position on Indemnification for Securities Act Liabilities.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, may be permitted to the Company’s directors, officers or controlling persons, the Company has been advised that in the opinion of the Commission this indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and is, therefore, unenforceable.
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Item 13. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
Not required for Smaller Reporting Companies.
Item 14. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.
None.
Item 15. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) List Financial Statements filed as a part of this Registration Statement
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
New Jersey Mining Company
(A Development Stage Company)
Table of Contents
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Consolidated Balance Sheets, December 31, 2013 and 2012
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Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the years ended
December 31, 2013 and 2012 and from inception on July 18, 1996
through December 31, 2013
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31,
2013 and 2012 and for the period from inception on July 18, 1996 through
December 31, 2013
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 and from inception
on July 18, 1996 through December 31, 2013
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Notes to Financial Statements
48-58
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New Jersey Mining Company (A Development Stage Company) Consolidated Balance Sheets December 31, 2013 and 2012 | ||||
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 636,127 | $ | 9,950 |
Investment in marketable equity security at fair value(cost-$3,869) |
| 9,672 |
| 20,261 |
Joint venture receivables |
| 61,143 |
| 12,525 |
Other current assets |
| 45,970 |
| 13,160 |
Inventory |
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| 19,466 |
Total current assets |
| 752,912 |
| 75,362 |
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Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation |
| 4,908,724 |
| 5,035,276 |
Mineral properties, net of accumulated amortization |
| 540,433 |
| 710,075 |
Total assets | $ | 6,202,069 | $ | 5,820,713 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable | $ | 40,208 | $ | 47,548 |
Accrued payroll and related payroll expenses |
| 22,016 |
| 6,805 |
Note payable related party, current |
| 36,701 |
| 37,899 |
Account Payable Marathon Gold |
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| 62,500 |
Obligations under capital lease, current |
| 26,367 |
| 32,009 |
Notes payable, current |
| 55,663 |
| 148,834 |
Total current liabilities |
| 180,955 |
| 335,595 |
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Asset retirement obligation |
| 10,949 |
| 9,797 |
Note payable related party, non-current |
| 180,417 |
| 184,940 |
Obligations under capital lease, non-current |
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| 26,367 |
Notes payable, non-current |
| 193,880 |
| 166,839 |
Total non-current liabilities |
| 385,246 |
| 387,943 |
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Total liabilities |
| 566,201 |
| 723,538 |
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Commitments (Note 4 and 6) |
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Stockholders’ equity: |
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Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding |
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Common stock, no par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; |
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2013-73,760,148 and 2012-45,515,862 shares issued and outstanding |
| 11,755,469 |
| 10,439,219 |
Deficit accumulated during the development stage |
| (9,302,024) |
| (8,509,851) |
Accumulated other comprehensive income: |
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Unrealized gain on marketable equity security |
| 5,803 |
| 16,392 |
Total New Jersey Mining Company stockholders’ equity |
| 2,459,248 |
| 1,945,760 |
Non-controlling interest in New Jersey Mill Joint Venture |
| 3,176,620 |
| 3,151,415 |
Total stockholders' equity |
| 5,635,868 |
| 5,097,175 |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 6,202,069 | $ | 5,820,713 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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New Jersey Mining Company (A Development Stage Company) Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) For the Years Ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, And from Inception (July 18, 1996) through December 31, 2013 | ||||||
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| From Inception |
|
|
|
|
|
| (July 18, 1996) |
|
| December 31, |
| Through | ||
|
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| December 31, 2013 |
Income earned during the development stage |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales of gold | $ | 21,049 | $ |
| $ | 458,171 |
Sales of concentrate |
|
|
|
|
| 601,168 |
Drilling and exploration contract income |
|
|
| 769,084 |
| 2,371,344 |
Joint venture management fee income |
| 8,890 |
| 45,341 |
| 133,263 |
Contract milling income |
| 83,762 |
| 21,174 |
| 104,936 |
Engineering services income |
|
|
| 68,700 |
| 232,522 |
Total income earned during the development stage |
| 113,701 |
| 904,299 |
| 3,901,404 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs and expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contract milling costs |
| 82,544 |
| 15,499 |
| 1,431,252 |
Drilling and exploration contract expense |
| 154 |
| 348,391 |
| 1,198,090 |
Engineering services expense |
|
|
| 19,500 |
| 71,591 |
Management |
| 38,556 |
| 55,052 |
| 2,010,147 |
Exploration |
| 173,794 |
| 1,046 |
| 2,593,922 |
Net loss (gain) on sale of or abandonment of mineral property |
| 109,000 |
|
|
| (172,398) |
Write down of mineral property |
| 324,142 |
|
|
| 324,142 |
Net gain on sale of equipment |
| (108,208) |
| (9,900) |
| (166,101) |
Depreciation and amortization |
| 98,208 |
| 144,393 |
| 1,066,315 |
General and administrative expenses |
| 184,805 |
| 241,765 |
| 3,511,586 |
Total operating expenses |
| 902,995 |
| 815,746 |
| 11,868,546 |
Operating income (loss) |
| (789,924) |
| 88,553 |
| (7,967,142) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other (income) expense: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Timber sales |
|
|
|
|
| (54,699) |
Timber expense |
| 300 |
|
|
| 14,854 |
Royalties and other income |
| (26,032) |
| (19,667) |
| (151,144) |
Royalties expense |
|
|
|
|
| 44,089 |
Distribution from Golden Chest LLC |
| (119,450 |
|
|
| (119,450) |
Gain on sale of marketable equity security |
|
|
|
|
| (92,269) |
Interest income |
| (256) |
| (382) |
| (49,540) |
Interest expense |
| 55,621 |
| 21,968 |
| 169,474 |
Write-off of Goodwill and investment |
|
|
|
|
| 120,950 |
Equity in loss of Golden Chest LLC |
| 99,500 |
| 822,500 |
| 1,475,205 |
Total other (income) expense |
| 9,683 |
| 824,419 |
| 1,357,470 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax (provision) benefit |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) |
| (798,977) |
| (735,866) |
| (9,324,612) |
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest |
| 6,804 |
| 12,974 |
| 22,588 |
Net loss attributable to New Jersey Mining Company | $ | 792,173 | $ | 722,892 | $ | 9,302,025 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other comprehensive income (loss): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) |
| (798,977) |
| (735,866) |
| (9,324,612) |
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable equity security |
| (10,589) |
| 918 |
| 5,803 |
Comprehensive income (loss) |
| (809,566) |
| (734,948) |
| (9,318,809) |
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest |
| 6,804 |
| 12,974 |
| 22,588 |
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to New Jersey Mining Company | $ | (802,762) | $ | (721,974) | $ | (9,296,221) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss per common share-basic and diluted | $ | (0.02) | $ | (0.02) | $ | (0.35) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding-basic and diluted |
| 50,212,993 |
| 45,311,682 |
| 26,191,348 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
42
New Jersey Mining Company (A Development Stage Company) Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity For the Years Ended December 31, 2013, and 2012 (audited), and for the Period From Inception (July 18, 1996) Through December 31, 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Accum. Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Total | |
|
| Common stock |
|
| Accumulated |
|
| Comprehensive |
|
| Treasury |
|
| Non-controlling |
|
| Stockholders’ | ||||
|
| Shares |
|
| Amount |
|
| Deficit |
|
| Income |
|
| Stock |
|
| Interest |
|
| Equity | |
Issuance of common stock for: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Assets and liabilities of New Jersey Joint Venture |
| 10,000,000 |
| $ | 207,968 |
| $ |
|
|
|
|
| $ |
|
|
|
|
| $ | 207,968 | |
Acquisition of Plainview Mining Company |
| 1,487,748 |
|
| 148,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 148,000 | |
Cash from sales |
| 228,816 |
|
| 110,115 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 110,115 | |
Services |
| 14,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (44,174) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (44,174) | |
Balance, December 31, 1997 |
| 11,730,564 |
|
| 466,083 |
|
| (44,174) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 421,909 | |
Issuance of common stock for: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Acquisition of Plainview Mining Company |
| 1,512,252 |
|
| 152,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 152,000 | |
Cash from sales |
| 117,218 |
|
| 29,753 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 29,753 | |
Services |
| 18,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Treasury stock acquired with Plainview acquisition |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (136,300) |
|
|
|
|
| (136,300) | |
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (30,705) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (30,705) | |
Balance, December 31, 1998 |
| 13,378,034 |
|
| 647,836 |
|
| (74,879) |
|
|
|
|
| (136,300) |
|
|
|
|
| 436,657 | |
Issuance of common stock for services |
| 79,300 |
|
| - |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (23,738) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (23,738) | |
Balance, December 31, 1999 |
| 13,457,334 |
|
| 647,836 |
|
| (98,617) |
|
|
|
|
| (136,300) |
|
|
|
|
| 412,919 | |
Issuance of common stock for: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Silver Strand property |
| 50,000 |
|
| 68,750 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 68,750 | |
Services |
| 62,100 |
|
| 4,313 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 4,313 | |
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (20,492) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (20,492) | |
Balance, December 31, 2000 |
| 13,569,434 |
|
| 720,899 |
|
| (119,109) |
|
|
|
|
| (136,300) |
|
|
|
|
| 465,490 | |
Issuance of common stock for: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Grenfel lease |
| 1,000,000 |
|
| 100,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 100,000 | |
Lost Eagle property |
| 50,000 |
|
| 5,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 5,000 | |
Roughwater property |
| 255,000 |
|
| 25,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 25,500 | |
Services |
| 68,400 |
|
| 6,840 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 6,840 | |
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (6,448) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (6,448) | |
Balance, December 31, 2001 |
| 14,942,834 |
|
| 858,239 |
|
| (125,557) |
|
|
|
|
| (136,300) |
|
|
|
|
| 596,382 | |
Issuance of common stock for: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Cash |
| 1,700,000 |
|
| 255,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 255,000 | |
Services |
| 9,835 |
|
| 1,475 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 1,475 | |
Directors’ fees |
| 15,000 |
|
| 2,250 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 2,250 | |
Acquisition of Gold Run Gulch Mining Company |
| 1,916,250 |
|
| 273,954 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 273,954 | |
Net loss, as previously reported |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (51,307) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (51,307) | |
Balance, December 31, 2002, as previously reported |
| 18,583,919 |
|
| 1,390,918 |
|
| (176,864) |
|
|
|
|
| (136,300) |
|
|
|
|
| 1,077,754 | |
Change in accounting for exploration costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (9,883) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (9,883) | |
Correction of error in accounting for stock issuance costs |
|
|
|
| (25,500) |
|
| 25,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Balance, December 31, 2002, restated |
| 18,583,919 |
| $ | 1,365,418 |
| $ | (161,247) |
|
|
|
| $ | (136,300) |
|
|
|
| $ | 1,067,871 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
43
New Jersey Mining Company (A Development Stage Company) Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity, continued For the Years Ended December 31, 2013, and 2012 (audited), and for the Period From Inception (July 18, 1996) Through December 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Accum. Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Total |
|
| Common stock |
|
| Accumulated |
|
| Comprehensive |
|
| Treasury |
|
| Non-controlling |
|
| Stockholders’ | |||
|
| Shares |
|
| Amount |
|
| Deficit |
|
| Income |
|
| Stock |
|
| Interest |
|
| Equity |
Balance, December 31, 2002 |
| 18,583,919 |
| $ | 1,365,418 |
| $ | (161,247) |
|
|
|
| $ | (136,300) |
|
|
|
| $ | 1,067,871 |
Issuance of common stock for: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise of stock purchase warrants |
| 810,000 |
|
| 200,750 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 200,750 |
Cash, net of issuance costs |
| 795,000 |
|
| 318,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 318,000 |
Management and directors’ fees |
| 381,200 |
|
| 144,326 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 144,326 |
Equipment |
| 5,000 |
|
| 3,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 3,000 |
Services |
| 21,915 |
|
| 7,262 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 7,262 |
Exploration lease |
| 20,000 |
|
| 8,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 8,000 |
Treasury stock cancelled |
| (1,947,144) |
|
| (136,300) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 136,300 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (379,274) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (379,274) |
Balance, December 31, 2003 |
| 18,669,890 |
|
| 1,910,456 |
|
| (540,521) |
|
|
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
|
|
| 1,369,935 |
Issuance of common stock for: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise of stock purchase warrants |
| 1,437,500 |
|
| 398,750 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 398,750 |
Cash |
| 1,184,550 |
|
| 511,440 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 511,440 |
Management and directors’ fees |
| 153,460 |
|
| 102,273 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 102,273 |
Equipment |
| 28,650 |
|
| 16,476 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 16,476 |
Services |
| 26,750 |
|
| 14,550 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 14,550 |
Exploration lease |
| 20,000 |
|
| 12,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 12,000 |
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (922,555) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (922,555) |
Balance, December 31, 2004 |
| 21,520,800 |
|
| 2,965,945 |
|
| (1,463,076) |
|
|
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
|
|
| 1,502,869 |
Issuance of common stock for: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash |
| 309,100 |
|
| 125,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 125,000 |
Exercise of stock purchase warrants |
| 195,250 |
|
| 78,100 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 78,100 |
Management and directors’ fees |
| 334,275 |
|
| 132,725 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 132,725 |
Services |
| 82,170 |
|
| 37,826 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 37,826 |
Exploration and lease |
| 149,400 |
|
| 74,321 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 74,321 |
Equipment |
| 11,500 |
|
| 4,700 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 4,700 |
Value of shares issued in prior years |
|
|
|
| 24,050 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 24,050 |
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (590,485) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (590,485) |
Balance, December 31, 2005 |
| 22,602,495 |
|
| 3,442,667 |
|
| (2,053,561) |
|
|
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
|
|
| 1,389,106 |
Issuance of common stock for: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash |
| 4,521,250 |
|
| 1,368,500 |
|
|
|
| $ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 1,368,500 |
Management and directors’ fees |
| 236,480 |
|
| 127,063 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 127,063 |
Services |
| 162,860 |
|
| 56,137 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 56,137 |
Exploration |
| 10,000 |
|
| 5,750 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 5,750 |
Lease |
| 30,000 |
|
| 15,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 15,000 |
Equipment |
| 23,400 |
|
| 12,200 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 12,200 |
Unrealized gain in marketable equity security |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (991,602) |
|
| 911,250 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 911,250 |
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (3,045,163) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (991,602) |
Balance, December 31, 2006 |
| 27,586,485 |
|
| 5,027,317 |
|
| (991,602) |
|
| 911,250 |
| $ | 0 |
|
|
|
| $ | 2,893,404 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
44
New Jersey Mining Company (A Development Stage Company) Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity, continued For the Years Ended December 31, 2013, and 2012 (audited), and for the Period From Inception (July 18, 1996) Through December 31, 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Accum. Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Total | |
|
| Common stock |
|
| Accumulated |
|
| Comprehensive |
|
| Treasury |
|
| Non-controlling |
|
| Stockholders’ | ||||
|
| Shares |
|
| Amount |
|
| Deficit |
|
| Income |
|
| Stock |
|
| Interest |
|
| Equity | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Balance, December 31, 2006 |
| 27,586,485 |
| $ | 5,027,317 |
| $ | (3,045,163) |
| $ | 911,250 |
| $ | 0 |
|
|
|
| $ | 2,893,404 | |
Issuance of common stock for: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Cash |
| 4,014,761 |
|
| 1,533,319 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 1,533,319 | |
Exercise of warrants |
| 200,000 |
|
| 120,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 120,000 | |
Management and directors fees |
| 274,386 |
|
| 142,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 142,500 | |
Services |
| 52,104 |
|
| 27,157 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 27,157 | |
Exploration |
| 52,200 |
|
| 32,560 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 32,560 | |
Mineral property agreement |
| 60,000 |
|
| 30,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 30,000 | |
Property, plant and equipment |
| 20,756 |
|
| 10,239 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 10,239 | |
Accounts payable |
| 30,500 |
|
| 12,205 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 12,205 | |
Unrealized gain (loss) in marketable equity security |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (525,909) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (525,909) | |
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (1,453,268) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (1,453,268) | |
Balance, December 31, 2007 |
| 32,291,192 |
|
| 6,935,297 |
|
| (4,498,431) |
|
| 385,341 |
|
| 0 |
|
|
|
|
| 2,822,207 | |
Issuance of common stock for: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Cash |
| 2,400 |
|
| 950 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 950 | |
Exercise of warrants |
| 4,350,000 |
|
| 1,740,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 1,740,000 | |
Management and directors fees |
| 318,700 |
|
| 108,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 108,000 | |
Services |
| 74,000 |
|
| 32,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 32,000 | |
Exploration |
| 35,100 |
|
| 15,390 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 15,390 | |
Mineral property agreement |
| 75,000 |
|
| 21,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 21,000 | |
Property, plant and equipment |
| 14,000 |
|
| 5,600 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 5,600 | |
Unrealized gain (loss) in marketable equity security |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (375,544) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (375,544) | |
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (1,423,829) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (1,423,829) | |
Balance, December 31, 2008 |
| 37,160,392 |
|
| 8,858,237 |
|
| (5,922,260) |
|
| 9,797 |
|
| 0 |
|
|
|
|
| 2,945,774 | |
Issuance of common stock for: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Cash |
| 138,000 |
|
| 34,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 34,500 | |
Management and directors fees |
| 1,139,320 |
|
| 334,298 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 334,298 | |
Services |
| 125,520 |
|
| 29,098 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 29,098 | |
Exploration |
| 50,000 |
|
| 11,250 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 11,250 | |
Mineral property agreement |
| 72,000 |
|
| 18,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 18,000 | |
Unrealized gain (loss) in marketable equity security |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 7,999 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 7,999 | |
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (850,786) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (850,786) | |
Balance, December 31, 2009 |
| 38,685,232 |
| $ | 9,285,383 |
| $ | (6,773,046) |
| $ | 17,796 |
| $ | 0 |
|
|
|
| $ | 2,530,133 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
45
New Jersey Mining Company (A Development Stage Company) Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity, continued For the Years Ended December 31, 2013, and 2012 (audited), and for the Period From Inception (July 18, 1996) Through December 31, 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Accum. Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Total | |
|
| Common stock |
|
| Accumulated |
|
| Comprehensive |
|
| Treasury |
|
| Non-controlling |
|
| Stockholders’ | ||||
|
| Shares |
|
| Amount |
|
| Deficit |
|
| Income |
|
| Stock |
|
| Interest |
|
| Equity | |
Balance, December 31, 2009 |
| 38,685,232 |
| $ | 9,285,383 |
| $ | (6,773,046) |
| $ | 17,796 |
| $ | 0 |
|
|
|
| $ | 2,530,133 | |
Issuance of common stock for: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Cash |
| 5,820,530 |
|
| 980,160 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 980,160 | |
Exercise of warrants |
| 206,500 |
|
| 33,936 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 33,936 | |
Management and director's fees |
| 150,000 |
|
| 30,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 30,000 | |
Services |
| 81,000 |
|
| 17,425 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 17,425 | |
Mineral property agreement |
| 72,000 |
|
| 18,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 18,000 | |
Accounts payable |
| 2,600 |
|
| 525 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 525 | |
Unrealized gain (loss) in marketable equity security |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (2,321) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (2,321) | |
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (540,828) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (540,828) | |
Balance, December 31, 2010 |
| 45,017,862 |
|
| 10,365,429 |
|
| (7,313,874) |
|
| 15,475 |
|
| 0 |
|
|
|
|
| 3,067,030 | |
Contributions from non-controlling interest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
in Mill Joint Venture |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| $ | 2,214,436 |
|
| 2,214,436 | |
Issuance of common stock for: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Cash |
| 22,800 |
|
| 5,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 5,000 | |
Management and director's fees |
| 150,000 |
|
| 30,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 30,000 | |
Services |
| 80,200 |
|
| 16,040 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 16,040 | |
Exploration |
| 5,000 |
|
| 1,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 1,000 | |
Accounts payable |
| 30,000 |
|
| 6,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 6,000 | |
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (2,810) |
|
| (2,810) | |
Net loss attributable to The Company-Restated Note-8 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (473,085) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (473,085) | |
Balance, December 31, 2011, Restated Note-8 |
| 45,305,862 |
|
| 10,423,469 |
|
| (7,786,959) |
|
| 15,475 |
|
| 0 |
|
| 2,211,626 |
|
| 4,863,611 | |
Contributions from non-controlling interest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
In Mill Joint Venture |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 952,763 |
|
| 952,763 | |
Issuance of common stock for: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Management and directors fees |
| 150,000 |
|
| 9,750 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 9,750 | |
Mineral property agreement |
| 60,000 |
|
| 6,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 6,000 | |
Unrealized gain (loss) in marketable equity security |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 917 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 917 | |
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (12,974) |
|
| (12,974) | |
Net income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (722,892) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (722,892) | |
Balance, December 31, 2012 |
| 45,515,862 |
| $ | 10,439,219 |
| $ | (8,509,851) |
| $ | 16,392 |
| $ | 0 |
| $ | 3,151,415 |
| $ | 5,097,175 | |
Contributions from non-controlling interest in Mill JV |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 32,009 |
|
| 32,009 | |
Issuance of common stock and warrants for: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Cash, net of offering costs |
| 22,200,000 |
|
| 1,000,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Management and director's fees |
| 150,000 |
|
| 7,250 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Exploration |
| 714,286 |
|
| 50,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Mineral property agreement |
| 5,180,000 |
|
| 259,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Unrealized gain (loss) in marketable equity security |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (10,589) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (6,804) |
|
| (6,804) | |
Net loss attributable to the Company |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (792,173) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (792,173) | |
Balance, December 31, 2013 |
| 73,760,148 |
| $ | 11,755,469 |
| $ | (9,302,024) |
| $ | 5,803 |
| $ | 0 |
| $ | 3,176,620 |
| $ | 5,635,868 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
46
New Jersey Mining Company (A Development Stage Company) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the Years Ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, And from Inception (July 18, 1996) through December 31, 2013 | ||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| From Inception |
|
|
|
|
|
| (July 18, 1996) |
|
| December 31, |
| Through | ||
|
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| December 31, 2013 |
Cash flows from operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss | $ | (798,977) | $ | (735,866) | $ | (9,324,612) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(used) by operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
| 98,208 |
| 144,393 |
| 1,066,315 |
(Gain) loss on sale of equipment |
| (108,208) |
| (9,900) |
| (154,829) |
Write down of goodwill, investment, and mineral property |
| 433,142 |
|
|
| 554,092 |
Gain on sale of mineral property |
|
|
|
|
| (281,334) |
Gain on sale of marketable equity security |
|
|
|
|
| (92,269) |
Accretion of asset retirement obligation |
| 1,152 |
| 1,152 |
| 10,111 |
Equity in loss of Golden Chest LLC |
| 99,500 |
| 822,500 |
| 1,475,206 |
Common stock issued for: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Management and directors’ fees |
| 7,250 |
| 9,750 |
| 1,186,335 |
Services and other |
|
|
|
|
| 255,874 |
Exploration expense |
| 50,000 |
|
|
| 161,521 |
Change in: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deposits |
|
|
| 44,280 |
|
|
Joint venture receivables |
| (48,619) |
| 119,192 |
| (61,143) |
Other current assets |
| (32,810) |
| 42,283 |
| (45,969) |
Inventory |
| 19,464 |
| (1,053) |
|
|
Other assets |
|
|
|
|
| (778) |
Accounts payable |
| (7,336) |
| (74,511) |
| 55,956 |
Accrued payroll and related payroll expense |
| 15,209 |
| (47,563) |
| 22,011 |
Account payable Marathon Gold |
| (62,500) |
| 62,500 |
|
|
Accrued reclamation costs |
|
|
|
|
| (1,443) |
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities |
| (334,525) |
| 377,157 |
| (5,174,956 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchases of property, plant and equipment |
| (10,084) |
| (1,086,034) |
| (4,448,661) |
Purchase of mineral property |
| (4,500) |
| (4,500) |
| (12,904 |
Proceeds from sale of mineral property |
| 24,000 |
|
|
| 584,000 |
Contributions to Golden Chest LLC |
| (99,500) |
| (822,500) |
| (922,000) |
Proceeds from sale of equipment |
| 112,000 |
| 9,900 |
| 171,074 |
Redemption (purchase) of reclamation bonds |
|
|
|
|
| (120,500) |
Purchase of marketable equity security |
|
|
|
|
| (7,500) |
Proceeds from sales of marketable equity securities |
|
|
|
|
| 95,901 |
Cash of acquired companies |
|
|
|
|
| 38,269 |
Deferral of development costs |
|
|
|
|
| (759,209) |
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities |
| 21,916 |
| (1,903,134) |
| (5,381,530) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise of stock purchase warrants |
|
|
|
|
| 2,571,536 |
Sales of common stock and warrants, net of issuance costs |
| 1,000,000 |
|
|
| 6,246,236 |
Payments on capital lease |
| (32,009) |
| (30,156) |
| (274,672) |
Principal payments on notes payable |
| (55,492) |
| (94,841) |
| (640,644) |
Principal payments on note and other payables, related party, net |
| (5,722) |
| 95,171 |
| 90,949 |
Contributions from non-controlling equity interest in Mill JV |
| 32,009 |
| 952,764 |
| 3,199,208 |
Net cash provided by financing activities |
| 938,786 |
| 922,938 |
| 11,192,613 |
Net change in cash and cash equivalents |
| 626,177 |
| (603,039) |
| 636,127 |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
| 9,950 |
| 612,989 |
| 0 |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 636,127 | $ | 9,950 | $ | 636,127 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest paid in cash, net of amount capitalized | $ | 55,621 | $ | 21,967 | $ | 157,455 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-cash investing and financing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock issued for: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment |
|
|
|
| $ | 50,365 |
Mineral properties agreement | $ | 259,000 | $ | 6,000 | $ | 616,600 |
Payment of accounts payable |
|
|
|
| $ | 18,730 |
Acquisitions of companies, excluding cash |
|
|
|
| $ | 743,653 |
Capital lease obligation incurred for equipment acquired |
|
|
|
| $ | 275,838 |
Notes payable for property and equipment acquired |
|
|
|
| $ | 884,397 |
Mineral property transferred to Golden Chest LLC |
|
|
|
| $ | 553,205 |
Debt relieved from sale of equipment | $ | 10,636 |
|
| $ | 13,421 |
Related party note payable for property acquired |
|
| $ | 223,807 | $ | 223,807) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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New Jersey Mining Company
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to Consolidated Statements
1.
Description of Business
New Jersey Mining Company (“the Company”) was incorporated as an Idaho corporation on July 18, 1996. The Company's primary business is exploring for and developing gold, silver, and base metal mineral resources in the Greater Coeur d’Alene Mining District of North Idaho and extending into Western Montana. The Company also performs contract milling, drilling and exploration activities, and provides engineering services.
The Company has started minor production from high grade reserves located near the surface with the strategy to generate cash to be used for additional exploration to discover major mineral resources on its properties. The Company has not yet developed sufficient reserves to justify investment in a major mine, thus it remains in the development stage.
2.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Development Stage Enterprise
The Company's consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting guidance for development stage entities as it devotes substantially all of its efforts to acquiring and developing mining interests that will eventually provide sufficient net profits to sustain the Company’s existence. Until such interests are engaged in major commercial production, the Company will continue to prepare its financial statements and related disclosures in accordance with entities in the development stage. In conjunction with development stage disclosure requirements, inception to date figures are included in the financial statements.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the company and its partially-owned New Jersey Mill Joint Venture after elimination of the intercompany accounts and transactions. The minority interest in the joint venture held by United Mine Services is represented as non-controlling interest.
Accounting for Investments in Joint Ventures
For joint ventures where the Company holds more than 50% of the voting interest and has significant influence, the joint venture is consolidated with the presentation of noncontrolling interest. In determining whether significant influence exists, the Company considers its participation in policy-making decisions and its representation on the venture’s management committee.
For joint ventures in which the Company does not have joint control or significant influence, the cost method is used. Under the cost method, these investments are carried at the lower of cost or fair value. For those joint ventures in which there is joint control between the parties, the equity method is utilized whereby the Company’s share of the ventures’ earnings and losses is included in the statement of operations as earnings in joint ventures and its investments therein are adjusted by a similar amount.
At December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company’s percentage ownership and method of accounting for each joint venture is as follows:
| December 31, 2013 | December 31, 2012 | ||||
Joint Venture | % Ownership | Significant Influence? | Accounting Method | % Ownership | Significant Influence? | Accounting Method |
New Jersey Mill Joint Venture | 65% | Yes | Consolidated | 65% | Yes | Consolidated |
Golden Chest LLC | 48% | No | Cost | 50% | Yes | Equity |
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New Jersey Mining Company
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to Consolidated Statements
2.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued:
Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements
The Company follows the changes issued by the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) which establish accounting and reporting standards pertaining to (i) ownership interests in subsidiaries held by parties other than the parent, (ii) the amount of net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest, (iii) changes in a parent’s ownership interest, and (iv) the valuation of any retained noncontrolling equity investment when a subsidiary is deconsolidated. For presentation and disclosure purposes, the guidance requires noncontrolling interests to be classified as a separate component of equity.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes for items such as depreciation lives and methods, potential impairment of long-lived assets, deferred income taxes, estimation of asset retirement obligations and reclamation liabilities. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition
As a development stage company, the Company's revenue from operations is referred to as income earned during the development stage. Revenue is recognized when title and risk of ownership of metals or metal bearing concentrate have passed and collection is reasonably assured. Revenue from the sale of metals may be subject to adjustment upon final settlement of estimated metal prices, weights and assays, and are recorded as adjustments to revenue in the period of final settlement of prices, weights and assays; such adjustments are typically not material in relation to the initial invoice amounts. Revenue from harvest of raw timber is recognized when a contract has been established, the timber has been shipped, and payment is deemed probable. These sales of timber found on the Company’s mineral properties are not a part of normal operations. Revenue received from drilling and exploration contracts with third parties is recognized when the contract has been established, the services are rendered and collection of payment is deemed probable. These services are not a part of normal operations. Income received as the operator of the Company's joint ventures is recognized in the months during which those operations occur. Revenue received from engineering services provided is recognized when services are rendered and collection of payment is deemed probable. These services are not a part of normal operations. Revenues from mill operations and custom milling are recognized in the period in which the milling is performed and collection of payment is deemed probable.
Inventory
Dore' and concentrate inventories at hand at period end are stated at the lower of average cost incurred or net realizable value.
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the liability method. Under this method deferred income tax liabilities or assets at the end of each period are determined using the tax rate expected to be in effect when the taxes are expected to be paid or recovered. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the deferred tax assets, if there is uncertainty regarding their realization.
49
New Jersey Mining Company
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to Consolidated Statements
2.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued:
Fair Values of Financial Instruments
Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. ASC establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. ASC prioritizes the inputs into three levels that may be used to measure fair value:
·
Level 1: Level 1 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
·
Level 2: Level 2 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data.
·
Level 3: Level 3 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
The table below sets forth our financial assets that were accounted for at fair value at December 31, 2013 and 2012, and their respective hierarchy level. We had no other assets or liabilities accounted for at fair value at December 31, 2013 or 2012.
| Balance at December 31, 2013 | Balance at December 31, 2012 | Hierarchy Level |
Investments in marketable equity securities | $9,672 | $20,261 | Level 1 |
The carrying amounts of financial instruments including cash and cash equivalents, reclamation bonds, note payable to related party, obligations under capital lease and notes payable approximate their fair values.
Investment in Marketable Equity Securities
Marketable equity securities are classified as available for sale and are valued at the market price. Realized gains and losses on the sale of securities are recognized on a specific identification basis. Unrealized gains and losses are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), unless an other than temporary impairment in value has occurred, which would then be charged to current period net income (loss).
Net Income (Loss) Per Share
Net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing the net amount by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted net income (loss) per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur from common shares issuable through stock options, warrants, and other convertible securities. For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the effect of the Company’s potential issuance of shares from the exercise of 11,100,000 and 5,961,550 warrants, respectively, would have been anti-dilutive. Accordingly, only basic net loss per share has been presented. Outstanding warrants are discussed in detail in Note 9 of the financial statements.
Reclassifications
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2013 financial statement presentation. Reclassifications had no effect on net loss, stockholders' equity, or cash flows as previously reported.
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New Jersey Mining Company
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to Consolidated Statements
2.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued:
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers cash in banks and other deposits with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash and cash equivalents.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at the lower of cost or estimated net realizable value. Depreciation and amortization are based on the estimated useful lives of the assets and are computed using straight-line or units-of-production methods. The expected useful life of most of the Company’s buildings is up to 50 years and equipment life expectancy ranges between 2 and 10 years. When assets are retired or sold, the costs and related allowances for depreciation and amortization are eliminated from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in operations.
Mineral Properties
Significant payments related to the acquisition of mineral properties, mineral rights, and mineral leases are capitalized.
If a commercially mineable ore body is discovered, such costs are amortized when production begins using the units-of-production method based on proven and probable reserves. If no commercially mineable ore body is discovered, or such rights are otherwise determined to have no value, such costs are expensed in the period in which it is determined the property has no future economic value.
Mine Exploration and Development Costs
The Company expenses exploration costs as such in the period they occur. Mine development costs are capitalized as deferred development costs after proven and probable reserves have been identified. Interest costs incurred during a mine's development stage are capitalized. Amortization is calculated using the units-of-production method over the expected life of the operation based on the estimated recoverable mineral ounces.
Claim Fees
Unpatented claim fees paid at time of staking are expensed when incurred. Recurring renewal fees which are paid annually are recorded as prepaid and expensed over the course of the year.
Impairment of Properties
The Company evaluates the carrying amounts of its mineral properties, including deferred development costs, for impairment whenever events and circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable from the estimated future cash flows expected to result from its use and eventual disposition. Estimated undiscounted future net cash flows from each mineral property are calculated using estimated future production, three year average metals prices, operating capital and costs, and reclamations costs. An impairment loss is recognized when the estimated future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest) expected to result from the use of an asset are less than the carrying amount of the asset. The Company’s estimates of future cash flows are subject to risks and uncertainties. It is reasonably possible that changes in estimates could occur which may affect the expected recoverability of the Company’s investments in mineral properties.
Property Evaluations
The Company evaluates the carrying amounts of its mineral properties, including deferred development costs, for impairment whenever events and circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable from the estimated future cash flows expected to result from its use and eventual disposition. Estimated undiscounted future net cash flows from each mineral property are calculated using estimated future production, three year average metals prices, operating capital and costs, and reclamations costs. An impairment loss is recognized when the estimated future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest) expected to result from the use of an asset are less than the carrying amount of the asset. The Company’s estimates of future cash flows are subject to risks and uncertainties. It is reasonably possible that changes in estimates could occur which may affect the expected recoverability of the Company’s investments in mineral properties.
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New Jersey Mining Company
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to Consolidated Statements
2.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued:
Asset Retirement Obligations and Remediation Costs
Mineral properties are subject to standards for mine reclamation that have been established by various governmental agencies. Asset retirement obligations are related to the retirement of the mine, if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be determined. These obligations are initially measured at fair value with the resulting cost capitalized at the present value of estimated reclamation costs. An asset and a related liability are recorded for the present value of these costs. The liability is accreted and the asset amortized over the life of the related asset. Adjustments are made for changes resulting from either the timing or amount of the original present value estimate underlying the obligation. If there is an impairment to an asset’s carrying value and a decision is made to permanently close the property, changes to the liability are recognized and charged to the provision for closed operations and environmental matters.
Reclamation Bonds
Various laws and permits require that financial assurances be in place for certain environmental and reclamation obligations and other potential liabilities. There is currently no balance being carried for any reclamation bonds.
Share Based Compensation or Payments
All transactions in which goods or services are received for the issuance of shares of the Company’s common stock are accounted for based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the common stock issued, whichever is more reliably measurable.
3.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment at December 31, 2013 and 2012, consisted of the following:
|
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
Mill land | $ | 225,289 | $ | 225,289 |
Mill building |
| 522,786 |
| 522,786 |
Milling equipment |
| 3,716,011 |
| 3,716,011 |
|
| 4,464,086 |
| 4,464,086 |
Less accumulated depreciation |
| (144,236) |
| (119,375) |
Total mill |
| 4,319,850 |
| 4,344,711 |
Building and equipment at cost |
| 495,037 |
| 739,437 |
Less accumulated depreciation |
| (348,021) |
| (514,729) |
Total building and equipment |
| 147,016 |
| 224,708 |
Land |
| 441,858 |
| 465,857 |
Total | $ | 4,908,724 | $ | 5,035,276 |
During the year ended December 31, 2012 $14,932 in interest was capitalized in conjunction with the mill expansion project. See note 7 No interest was capitalized in 2013
During the year ended December 31, 2013 the Company sold a drill and an excavator with a total cost basis of $240,055 for $112,000. Since both pieces of equipment were fully depreciated at the time of sale, a gain on sale of equipment of $112,000 was recorded in the consolidated statement of operations.
During the year ended December 31, 2012, a lease agreement was entered into with Hecla Mining Company on the Company’s Little Baldy land holding. Under the agreement, Hecla is paying $24,000 per year to the Company for the option to obtain the claim interests. The Company has recorded these farm-out receipts as a reduction in the carrying value of the land for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2013.
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New Jersey Mining Company
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to Consolidated Statements
3.
Property, Plant and Equipment, continued
For years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, milling and other equipment include assets under capital lease amounting to $91,625. The lease is being amortized over its terms. Accumulated amortization at December 31, 2013 and 2012 was $65,258 and $33,249, respectively. At December 31, 2013, the estimated future minimum lease payments under capital leases were as follows:
Year ending December 31, 2014 | $ | 27,566 |
Total |
| 27,566 |
Less: Amounts representing interest costs |
| (1,199) |
Net present values |
| 26,367 |
Less: Capital lease obligations-current portion |
| (26,367) |
Long-term capital lease obligations | $ | 0 |
4.
Notes Payable
At December 31, 2013 and 2012, notes payable are as follows:
|
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
2011 Dodge pickup 36 month note payable, 0.00% interest rate, collateralized by |
|
|
|
|
pickup, monthly payments of $740 | $ | 1,479 | $ | 10,350 |
2005 Dodge Pickup 48 month note payable, 8.04% interest rate payable monthly, |
|
|
|
|
collateralized by pickup, monthly payments of $420 |
|
|
| 11,669 |
Hagby Diamond Drill 36 month note payable, 6.9% interest rate payable monthly, |
|
|
|
|
collateralized by drill and guaranteed by former President Fred Brackebusch and |
|
|
|
|
Vice President Grant Brackebusch, monthly payments of $3,962 |
| 83,344 |
| 112,899 |
Property with shop 36 month note payable, 4.91% interest rate payable monthly, remaining |
|
|
|
|
principal of note due in one payment at end of term, monthly payments of $474 |
| 49,800 |
| 53,021 |
Property 39 month note payable, 5.0% interest rate payable monthly, collateralized |
|
|
|
|
by property, monthly payments of $1,000 |
| 5,997 |
| 17,386 |
Property 120 month note payable, 11.0% interest rate payable monthly, remaining |
|
|
|
|
principal of note due in one payment at end of term, collateralized by property, |
|
|
|
|
monthly payments of $1,122 |
| 108,923 |
| 110,348 |
Total notes payable |
| 249,543 |
| 315,673 |
Due within one year |
| 55,663 |
| 148,834 |
Due after one year | $ | 193,880 | $ | 166,839 |
Maturities of debt outstanding at December 31, 2013 are as follows:
2014 |
| 55,663 |
2015 |
| 45,592 |
2016 |
| 44,704 |
2017 |
| 2,207 |
2018 |
| 2,462 |
Thereafter |
| 98,915 |
Total |
| $ 249,543 |
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New Jersey Mining Company
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to Consolidated Statements
5.
Mineral Properties
Mineral properties and deferred development costs are as follows:
|
| December 31, | ||
|
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
New Jersey Mine Grenfel/Coleman | $ | 271,340 | $ | 604,792 |
McKinley |
| 250,000 |
|
|
Roughwater |
| 25,500 |
| 25,500 |
Lost Eable |
| 5,000 |
| 5,000 |
Revett Niagara |
|
|
| 47,000 |
Copper Camp |
|
|
| 48,500 |
Less Accumulated Amortization |
| (11,407) |
| (20,717) |
Total | $ | 540,433 | $ | 710,075 |
Grenfel/Coleman
The Coleman property is located at the New Jersey Mine area of interest and consists of 62 acres of patented mining claims, mineral rights to 108 acres of fee land, and approximately 130 acres of unpatented mining claims. The Coleman property was acquired in October 2002, At December 31, 2013 and 2012 the balance includes asset retirement costs of $6,340.A reassessment of the Grenfel/Coleman mineral property carrying was done based on the current gold price and resulted in a write down of the property carrying value from $584,075 to $259,933. The related expense was recognized on the Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss as write down of mineral property.
McKinley
In December of 2013 the Company acquired Idaho Champion Resources, LLC (“ICR”) for 5,000,000 shares of the Companies stock at a fair value of $0.05 per share. ICR is the lessee of several mines, which the Company refers to as the “McKinley Project”. John Swallow, NJMC’s President owned 27% of ICR. The McKinley Project is an exclusive exploration and mining lease which covers several historic mines and prospects, including the McKinley Mine, Ibex Mine, and Big Easy Mine, on private land located in central Idaho near the town of Lucile. NJMC has received all rights and agreements, intellectual property, historic and recent due diligence, surveys and maps, along with a 12-month option to purchase the historic McKinley Mine, located on 62 acres within the overall land package.
Roughwater
The Silver Button claim is the remaining property of the ten claims acquired from Roughwater Mining Company. During 2005, the other nine Roughwater unpatented claims were dropped. In 2001, the Company purchased the property through the issuance of 255,000 shares of its common stock to Roughwater Mining Company. The shares were valued at $0.10 per share, for a total acquisition cost of $25,500.
Lost Eagle
Lost Eagle is a gold and silver exploration project consisting of five claims covering 100 acres of federal land administered by the U.S. Forest Service. In 2001, the Company issued 50,000 shares of stock to an individual to acquire the property. The shares were valued at $0.10 per share for a total acquisition cost of $5,000.
Revett Niagara/Copper Camp
The Company had a mining agreement for Revett Niagara and an exploration agreement with the option to convert to a mining agreement for Copper Camp with Revett Metals Associates (RMA) for 18 unpatented claims. During the first and second quarters of 2013, the Company issued a total of $9,000 in common stock to RMA for lease payments due on the properties. Lease payments were not paid during the third and fourth quarters, and in 2013 December 2013 the Company quit claimed the Niagara/Copper Camp properties back to RMA and has no further interest in the properties. A loss on abandonment of mineral property was recorded at that time for $109,000.
Wisconsin Teddy
The Wisconsin Teddy is an exploration project that lies north of the New Jersey Mine and covers 83 acres of unpatented claims on federal land administered by the U.S. BLM. The project has no carrying value.
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New Jersey Mining Company
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to Consolidated Statements
6.
Asset Retirement Obligation
The Company has established asset retirement obligations associated with the ultimate closing of its properties. Below is a reconciliation as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 of the Company’s asset retirement obligations. The estimated reclamation costs were discounted using a credit adjusted, risk-free interest rate of 5.6%.
|
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
Balances at January 1 |
| 9,797 |
| 8,645 |
Accretion expense |
| 1,152 |
| 1,152 |
Balances at December 31 |
| 10,949 |
| 9,797 |
7.
Mining and Milling Venture Agreements
Golden Chest LLC ("GC")
In December of 2010, a limited liability company (LLC) was formed between the Company and Marathon Gold USA (MUSA). MUSA's contribution to GC was $4,000,000 paid in installments ending on November 30, 2011. The Company contributed to GC all of its interests in the Golden Chest mine, including unpatented claims and some mining equipment. At inception, GC purchased the patented mining claims for $3.75 million with $500,000 paid at closing in December 2010 and the remainder due under a Promissory Note and Mortgage at the rate of $500,000 per year with quarterly payments and the $250,000 balance due in the seventh and final year. The note is collateralized by a first mortgage on the mine as security for future payments owing. Funding for the exploration and drilling activities in 2011 was paid by Marathon's buy-in funds. Funding in 2012 and future funding for the venture is being paid by each partner at a percentage equal to their ownership which in 2012 and through June of 2013 was 50 percent per partner. In May and June of 2013, the Company elected not to participate in some funding calls resulting in dilution of its share. During the year ended December 31, 2012 the Company began accounting for the GC Joint Venture using the equity method because significant influence was obtained during the year. After dilution of its share in 2013, significant influence was no longer possessed and accounting for the Joint Venture reverted back to the cost method.
On September 3, 2013 the GC signed a lease agreement with Juniper Resources, LLC (Juniper) of Boise, Idaho for a defined portion of the Golden Chest mine property, (a 400 meter strike length along the Idaho vein below the No. 3 Level). The lease with Juniper calls for an initial payment of $50,000 to GC, which was paid, and a work requirement of 1,500 to 3,000 meters of core drilling which has also been completed. Juniper signed the lease and made a payment of $200,000 to GC at the end of November 2013. Juniper is required to make land payments of $125,000 per quarter on the promissory note on behalf of GC. Additionally, Juniper will pay a 2% net smelter royalty to GC on all gold production from the leased area with the $250,000 initial payments treated as an advance on this royalty. The lease has a term of 39 months.
Accounts receivable from GC are a part of normal operations which include operating costs, payroll, drilling costs, and drilling income. As of December 31, 2012, an account receivable existed with GC for $5,608 and an account payable with MUSA existed for $62,500. As of December 31, 2013 an account receivable existed with GC for $19,802. In addition, income and expense items for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 related to MUSA and GC were as follows:
|
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
Drilling and exploration contract income |
|
| $ | 769,084 |
Joint Venture Management fees income | $ | 8,890 | $ | 45,341 |
Drilling and exploration contract expense | $ | 154 | $ | 348,391 |
Equity in loss of GC (through June 30, 2013 | $ | 99,500 | $ | 822,500 |
Distribution from GC | $ | 119,450 |
|
|
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New Jersey Mining Company
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to Consolidated Statements
7.
Mining and Milling Venture Agreements, continued
New Jersey Mill Venture Agreement
In January 2011, the New Jersey Mill Venture agreement was signed by the Company and United Mine Services, Inc. (UMS) relating to the New Jersey mineral processing plant. To earn a 35 percent interest in the venture, UMS provided $3.2 million funding to expand the processing plant to 15 tonnes/hr. The Company is the operator of the venture and charges operating costs to UMS for milling its ore up to 7,000 tonnes/month, retain a milling capacity of 3,000 tonnes/month, and as the operator of the venture receive a fee of $2.50/tonne milled.
Engineering services income includes engineering services provided by the Company during 2012 to UMS. Engineering services to UMS in the twelve month period ending December 31, 2012 were $68,700. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, an account receivable existed with the Mill Joint Venture and UMS for $41,341 and $6,916 respectively.
8.
Income Taxes
The Company did not recognize a provision (benefit) for income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.
At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had deferred tax assets principally arising from the net operating loss carry forwards for income tax purposes multiplied by an expected rate of 40%. As management of the Company cannot determine that it is more likely than not that the Company will realize the benefit of the deferred tax assets, a valuation allowance equal to the deferred tax asset has been established at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012. The significant components of the deferred tax asset at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
|
| December 31, |
| December 31 , |
|
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
Deferred tax asset |
|
|
|
|
Net operating loss carry forward | $ | 3,546,000 | $ | 3,257,000 |
Exploration/development |
| 746,000 |
| 659,000 |
Lease income |
| 19,000 |
| 10,000 |
Total deferred tax assets |
| 4,311,000 |
| 3,926,000 |
Valuation allowance |
| (3,778,000) |
| (3,568,000) |
Net |
| 533,000 |
| 358,000 |
Deferred tax liabilities |
|
|
|
|
Property, plant, and equipment |
| (533,000) |
| (358,000) |
Total deferred tax liabilities |
| (533,000) |
| (358,000) |
Net deferred tax asset | $ | 0 | $ | 0 |
At December 31, 2013 and 2012 the Company had net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $8,865,000 and $8,143,000 respectively for both federal and the state of Idaho, which expire in the years 2017 through 2033.
The income tax benefit shown in the financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 differs from the statutory rate as follows:
|
| December 31, 2012 |
| December 31, 2011 | ||
Provision (benefit) at statutory rate |
| $ | (348,000) |
| $ | (257,000) |
State taxes, net of federal taxes |
|
| (37,000) |
|
| (37,000) |
Effect of 2011 Revision |
|
|
|
|
| (235,000) |
Increase (decrease) in valuation allowance |
|
| 385,000 |
|
| 529,000 |
Total provision (benefit) |
| $ | 0 |
| $ | 0 |
We are open to examination of our income tax filings in the United States and state jurisdictions for the 2011 through 2013 tax years. In the event that the Company is assessed penalties and or interest, penalties will be charged to other operating expense and interest will be charged to interest expense. Certain tax positions taken in the 2011 through 2013 tax years could result in minor adjustments to our exploration and development costs for tax purposes. However, these adjustments would not result in a tax provision, but only revise to the net operating loss carry forward balance.
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New Jersey Mining Company
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to Consolidated Statements
9.
Equity
The Company has authorized 200,000,000 shares of no par common stock at December 31, 2013 and 2012. In addition, the Company has authorized 1,000,000 shares of no par preferred stock, none of which had been issued at December 31, 2013 or 2012.
Stock Purchase Warrants Outstanding
Transactions in common stock purchase warrants for the year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, are as follows:
|
| Number of |
| Exercise |
|
| Warrants |
| Prices |
Balance, December 31, 2011 |
| 6,099,550 |
| 0.30-0.40 |
Expired |
| (138,000) |
| 0.40 |
Balance, December 31, 2012 |
| 5,961,550 |
| 0.30 |
Issued in connection with private placement |
| 11,100,000 |
| 0.15 |
Expired |
| (5,961,550) |
| 0.30 |
Balance, December 31, 2013 |
| 11,100,000 |
| 0.15 |
These warrants expire as follows:
Shares | Exercise Price | Expiration Date |
11,100,000 | $0.15 | May 31, 2015 |
Common Stock issued for Management and Directors Fees
During 2013 and 2012 the Company issued 150,000 shares each year of its restricted common stock for management and directors fees. The Company recorded expense of $7,250 and $9,749, respectively, based upon fair value of the shares issued.
Common Stock issued For Cash
A private placement was initiated by the Company in September of 2013. Each unit consist of 1 share of the Company’s common stock and ½ purchase warrant, each full warrant exercisable for one share of the Company’s common stock at $0.15 through May 31, 2015. At closing of the private placement on October 31, 2013, 22,000,000 shares were sold for net proceeds of $990,000 after deducting 10% brokerage fees. Additionally, 200,000 units were sold by the Company for cash at $0.05 each, resulting in net proceeds of $10,000. No shares were sold in 2012.
Common Stock Issued for Mineral Property
During 2013 and 2012 the Company issued 5,180,000 and 60,000 shares, respectively, of its common stock for mineral properties. The Company recorded $259,000 and $6,000 based upon the fair value of the shares issued.
Common Stock Issued for Services and Exploration
During 2013 the Company issued 714,286 shares of its common stock for exploration and other services rendered the Company. The Company recorded $50,000 based upon fair value of the shares issued. No shares were issued for this purpose in 2012.
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New Jersey Mining Company
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to Consolidated Statements
10.
Related Party Transactions
Fred Brackebusch was President, Treasurer, and a Director of the Company. He resigned all positions on August 29, 2013. Grant Brackebusch, Fred Brackebusch's son, is the Vice-President and a Director of the Company. Grant Brackebusch's wife, Tina Brackebusch, was the Company's Corporate Secretary prior to August 29, 2013. Fred Brackebusch and Grant Brackebusch own 89.6% and 10.4%, respectively of Mine Systems Design, Inc. ("MSD"), a firm that has various related party transactions with the Company.
The Company had the following transactions with related parties:
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During 2013 and 2012, the Company issued 125,000 shares, of its common stock to members of the Board of Directors for their services as directors. These stock awards were recorded as directors' fees of $6,250 and $8,125 respectively, based upon the fair value of the shares issued. Fred and Grant Brackebusch each received 25,000 shares in 2012 and 2013, valued at between $0.04 and $0.065 per share. In 2012 the shares were valued at $1,625 each. In 2013 Fred Brackebusch’s shares were valued at $1,000 and Grant Brackebusch’s shares were valued at $2,250 as Directors of the Company. In 2012 and 2013 Tina Brackebusch received 25,000 shares as Corporate Secretary. These shares were valued $1,625 and $1,000, respectively.
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In August 2012 the Company was extended a 48 month note payable by MSD at 12% interest for $223,806 to purchase property which had a total purchase price of $230,449. As of December 31, 2013 $215,368 of this note remained with $34,951 in principle payable within 1 year and the remaining $180,417 due after one year as follows: 2015-$39,384 2016-44,378, 2017-$50,007, 2018-$46,648. Monthly payments are $4,910.
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In December of 2013 the Company issued 5,000,000 shares of its common stock to an entity partially owned by John Swallow, our President, for a mineral property. The shares had a fair value at the date of issuance of $250,000.
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Investment in Marketable Security
In 2006, the Company purchased 1,875,000 common shares of Gold Crest Mines Inc for $7,500. No shares were sold in 2013 or 2012.
At December 31, 2013, the Company held 967,180 of these shares with a market value of $0.01 per share, for a total fair value of $9,672. At December 31, 2013, the excess market value of $5,803 over the $3,869 remaining cost basis of the shares was recognized as accumulated other comprehensive income in the equity section of the Company’s balance sheet.
12.
Subsequent Events
During the first quarter of 2014, the Company offered and sold Unit securities through a Regulation D, Rule 506(b) private placement realizing net proceeds of $405,000. The offering was conducted by a licensed broker dealer and the subscribers were all “accredited investors”. Each unit consisted of two shares of the Company’s common stock and one purchase warrant. Each warrant is exercisable for one share of the Company’s common stock at $0.15 per share through March 4, 2017. The Company sold 3,000,000 Unit securities priced at $0.15 per Unit.
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(b)
Exhibit Table
Exhibit Number | Description of Exhibit |
3.0* | Articles of Incorporation of New Jersey Mining Company filed July 18, 1996 |
3.1* | Articles of Amendment filed September 29, 2003 |
3.2* | Articles of Amendment filed November 10, 2011 |
3.3* | Bylaws of New Jersey Mining Company |
10.1* | Venture Agreement with United Mine Services, Inc. dated January 7, 2011. |
10.2* | Miner’s Slough and Teddy Parcel Lease dated September 12, 2011 and Quitclaim dated November 15, 2012. |
10.3* | Mining Lease with Juniper Resources, LLC dated September 3, 2013 |
10.4* | Exchange Agreement with Idaho Champion Resources, LLC dated December 31, 2013 |
10.5* | Rupp Mining Lease dated May 3, 2013. |
10.6* | Exploration Agreement for Copper Camp with Revett Metal Associates dated November 28, 2007, and amended November 20, 2012. |
10.7* | Mining Agreement with Revett Metals Associates (Niagara) dated October 13. 2011. |
10.8* | Golden Chest LLC Operating Agreement dated December 15, 2010. |
10.9* | Second Amendment to Sale Agreement, Amendment to Lease Agreement, Release of Mortgage and Quitclaim Deed - Metaline Contact Mines and Beasley dated October 15, 2013. |
10.10* | Mining Lease with Hecla Silver Valley, Inc. Little Baldy prospect dated September 12, 2012. |
10.11* | Venture Agreement with Newmont North America Exploration Limited Agreement dated March 20, 2008 |
10.12* | Newmont North America Exploration Limited Quitclaim and Release dated March 31, 2011. |
10.13* | ZECO Corp. warranty deed dated January 31, 2011. |
10.14* | Idaho Champion Resources Lease with Cox dated September 4, 2013 |
10.15* | Gold Run Gulch Merger Document dated October 22, 2002. |
10.16* | Memorandum of Understanding and Option to Purchase McKinley Mine dated November 18, 2013. |
10.17* | Niagara Quitclaim Deed – Revett Metals Associates dated December 20, 2013. |
10.18* | Copper Camp Quitclaim Deed – Revett Metals Associates dated December 20, 2013. |
14* | Code of Ethical Conduct. |
21* | Subsidiaries of the Registrant |
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Filed with the Registrant’s Form 10 on February 24, 2014.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
New Jersey Mining Company April 11, 2014 /s/ John Swallow Dated:________________________ _______________________________________ By: John Swallow Its: President /s/ Delbert Steiner _______________________________________ By: Delbert Steiner Its: Chief Executive Officer |
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