Patagonia Gold Corp.
Condensed Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
|
|
|
Note
|
|
|
March 31, 2020
|
|
December 31,
2019
|
|
|
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
Current Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
|
|
|
22
|
|
|
$
|
699
|
|
|
$
|
685
|
|
Receivables
|
|
|
12, 22
|
|
|
|
1,913
|
|
|
|
1,516
|
|
Inventories
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
4,127
|
|
|
|
3,347
|
|
Total Current Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,739
|
|
|
|
5,548
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-Current Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mineral Properties
|
|
|
7, 24
|
|
|
|
8,610
|
|
|
|
8,610
|
|
Mining Rights
|
|
|
9
|
|
|
|
15,848
|
|
|
|
16,997
|
|
Property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
11
|
|
|
|
10,338
|
|
|
|
10,508
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
24
|
|
|
|
4,379
|
|
|
|
4,379
|
|
Other financial assets
|
|
|
10, 22
|
|
|
|
240
|
|
|
|
334
|
|
Deferred tax assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,062
|
|
|
|
4,599
|
|
Other receivable
|
|
|
13, 22
|
|
|
|
3,126
|
|
|
|
3,814
|
|
Total Non-Current Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
45,603
|
|
|
|
49,241
|
|
Total Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
52,342
|
|
|
$
|
54,789
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bank indebtedness
|
|
|
14
|
|
|
$
|
11,578
|
|
|
$
|
14,989
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
|
|
|
15, 20, 22
|
|
|
|
5,956
|
|
|
|
5,992
|
|
Accounts payable with related parties
|
|
|
15, 20, 22
|
|
|
|
6,842
|
|
|
|
6,717
|
|
Loan payable and current portion of long-term debt
|
|
|
16, 20, 22
|
|
|
|
311
|
|
|
|
334
|
|
Current portion of long-term debt with related parties
|
|
|
16, 20, 22
|
|
|
|
13,120
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Total Current Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
37,807
|
|
|
|
28,032
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-Current Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt
|
|
|
17, 22
|
|
|
|
298
|
|
|
|
312
|
|
Long-term debt with related parties
|
|
|
17, 20, 22
|
|
|
|
1,470
|
|
|
|
11,708
|
|
Asset retirement obligation
|
|
|
8
|
|
|
|
2,879
|
|
|
|
2,812
|
|
Deferred tax liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,833
|
|
|
|
2,693
|
|
Other long-term payables
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
52
|
|
|
|
56
|
|
Total Non-Current Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,532
|
|
|
|
17,581
|
|
Total Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
44,339
|
|
|
|
45,613
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments and Contingencies (note 25)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders’ Equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital stock: Authorized - Unlimited No Par Value Issued and outstanding – 317,943,990 common shares (December 31, 2019 - 317,943,990 common shares)
|
|
|
19
|
|
|
|
2,588
|
|
|
|
2,588
|
|
Additional paid in capital
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
181,761
|
|
|
|
181,676
|
|
Accumulated Deficit
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(173,959
|
)
|
|
|
(174,270
|
)
|
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,190
|
)
|
|
|
(575
|
)
|
Total Stockholders' Equity attributable to the parent:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,200
|
|
|
|
9,419
|
|
Non-controlling interest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(197
|
)
|
|
|
(243
|
)
|
Total Stockholders' Equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,003
|
|
|
|
9,176
|
|
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
52,342
|
|
|
$
|
54,789
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Going Concern (note 3)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subsequent events (note 27)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements.
Patagonia Gold Corp.
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 and 2019
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
|
|
|
Note
|
|
|
March 31, 2020
|
|
|
March 31, 2019
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
Revenue
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
5,215
|
|
|
$
|
4,871
|
|
Cost of Sales
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
(2,448
|
)
|
|
|
(6,823
|
)
|
Gross Profit (Loss)
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
2,767
|
|
|
$
|
(1,952
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Income (Expenses):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exploration expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(694
|
)
|
|
|
(842
|
)
|
Administrative expense
|
|
|
21
|
|
|
|
(1,115
|
)
|
|
|
(2,312
|
)
|
Share-based payments expense
|
|
|
19
|
|
|
|
(85
|
)
|
|
|
(21
|
)
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(717
|
)
|
|
|
(431
|
)
|
Total operating expense:
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
(2,611
|
)
|
|
$
|
(3,606
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Income/(Expenses)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income
|
|
|
10
|
|
|
|
55
|
|
|
|
28
|
|
Gain/(Loss) on foreign exchange
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5
|
)
|
|
|
(40
|
)
|
Accretion expense
|
|
|
8
|
|
|
|
(162
|
)
|
|
|
(21
|
)
|
Realized gain (loss) on investment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
728
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Total other income/(expenses)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
616
|
|
|
|
(33
|
)
|
Income (Loss) – before income taxes
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
772
|
|
|
$
|
(5,591
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax benefit (expense)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(415
|
)
|
|
|
1,594
|
|
Net Income (Loss)
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
357
|
|
|
$
|
(3,997
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Attributable to non-controlling interest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
46
|
|
|
|
(325
|
)
|
Attributable to equity share owners of the parent
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
311
|
|
|
|
(3,672
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
357
|
|
|
$
|
(3,997
|
)
|
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) net of tax
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in fair value of investment
|
|
|
10
|
|
|
|
(94
|
)
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
Foreign currency translation adjustment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,521
|
)
|
|
|
337
|
|
Total Other comprehensive Income (Loss)
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
(1,615
|
)
|
|
$
|
336
|
|
Total Comprehensive Income (Loss)
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
(1,258
|
)
|
|
$
|
(3,661
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic and diluted
|
|
|
18
|
|
|
|
317,943,990
|
|
|
|
254,355,192
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income (Loss) per share – Basic and Diluted
|
|
|
18
|
|
|
$
|
0.00
|
|
|
$
|
(0.02
|
)
|
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements.
Patagonia Gold Corp.
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 and 2019
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
|
|
|
Capital Stock
|
|
|
Preferred
Shares
|
|
|
Accumulated
Deficit
|
|
|
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
|
|
|
Additional Paid in Capital
|
|
|
Total Attributable to parent
|
|
|
Non-Controlling Interest
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at January 1, 2019
|
|
|
301
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(164,717
|
)
|
|
|
(519
|
)
|
|
|
181,549
|
|
|
|
16,614
|
|
|
|
(121
|
)
|
|
|
16,493
|
|
Share Based Payments
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
21
|
|
|
|
21
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
21
|
|
Net Income (Loss)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(3,672
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(3,672
|
)
|
|
|
(325
|
)
|
|
|
(3,997
|
)
|
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
336
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
336
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
336
|
|
Balance – March 31, 2019
|
|
|
301
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(168,389
|
)
|
|
|
(183
|
)
|
|
|
181,570
|
|
|
|
13,299
|
|
|
|
(446
|
)
|
|
|
12,853
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at January 1, 2020
|
|
|
2,588
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(174,270
|
)
|
|
|
(575
|
)
|
|
|
181,676
|
|
|
|
9,419
|
|
|
|
(243
|
)
|
|
|
9,176
|
|
Share based payments
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
85
|
|
|
|
85
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
85
|
|
Net Income (Loss)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
311
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
311
|
|
|
|
46
|
|
|
|
357
|
|
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(1,615
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(1,615
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(1,615
|
)
|
Balance – March 31, 2020
|
|
|
2,588
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(173,959
|
)
|
|
|
(2,190
|
)
|
|
|
(181,761
|
)
|
|
|
8,200
|
|
|
|
(197
|
)
|
|
|
8,003
|
|
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements
Patagonia Gold Corp.
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 and 2019
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
|
|
|
|
Note
|
|
|
March 31, 2020
|
|
|
March 31, 2019
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
Cash Flow From Operating Activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income/(Loss)
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
357
|
|
|
$
|
(3,997
|
)
|
Items not affecting cash
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
21
|
|
|
|
427
|
|
|
|
563
|
|
Depreciation of mining rights
|
|
|
21
|
|
|
|
25
|
|
|
|
25
|
|
Share based payment expense
|
|
|
19
|
|
|
|
85
|
|
|
|
21
|
|
Asset retirement obligation
|
|
|
8
|
|
|
|
(95
|
)
|
|
|
(27
|
)
|
Write-down of inventory
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
2,368
|
|
Accretion expense
|
|
|
8
|
|
|
|
162
|
|
|
|
21
|
|
Deferred tax benefit/(expense)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
415
|
|
|
|
(1,594
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,376
|
|
|
|
(2,620
|
)
|
Net change in non-cash working capital items
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Increase)/decrease in receivables
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
291
|
|
|
|
1,102
|
|
(Increase)/decrease in deferred tax assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,144
|
|
|
|
492
|
|
(Increase)/decrease in inventory
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(780
|
)
|
|
|
(279
|
)
|
(Increase)/decrease in other financial assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
94
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
Increase/(decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(9
|
)
|
|
|
(887
|
)
|
Increase/(decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities with related parties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
125
|
|
|
|
37
|
|
Increase/(decrease) in provision
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4
|
)
|
|
|
(9
|
)
|
Increase/(decrease) in transaction taxes payable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(28
|
)
|
|
|
(108
|
)
|
Increase/(decrease) in deferred tax liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(881
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(48
|
)
|
|
|
349
|
|
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,328
|
|
|
|
(2,271
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
11
|
|
|
|
(271
|
)
|
|
|
(136
|
)
|
Purchase of mineral property
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(182
|
)
|
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(257
|
)
|
|
|
(313
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash Flow from Financing Activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bank indebtedness (repayment)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,411
|
)
|
|
|
2,168
|
|
Proceeds from loans with related parties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,882
|
|
|
|
2,006
|
|
Repayment of loans
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(37
|
)
|
|
|
(1,895
|
)
|
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(566
|
)
|
|
|
2,279
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
505
|
|
|
|
(305
|
)
|
Effect of Foreign Exchange on Cash
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(491
|
)
|
|
|
57
|
|
Cash, Beginning of Period
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
685
|
|
|
|
660
|
|
Cash, End of the Period
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
699
|
|
|
$
|
412
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Taxes paid
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(28
|
)
|
|
|
(108
|
)
|
Interest paid
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(7
|
)
|
|
|
(107
|
)
|
Supplemental Non-Cash Information
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in value of investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(94
|
)
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements.
Patagonia Gold Corp.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(in thousands of U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated)
|
On July 24, 2019, Patagonia Gold Corp. (PGDC.TSXV – “the Company” or “Patagonia”) [formerly Hunt Mining Corp (“Hunt”, or “Hunt Mining”)]
and Patagonia Gold PLC (“PGP”) completed a reverse acquisition (or reverse takeover, the “RTO”) resulting in Hunt acquiring all issued shares of common stock of PGP in exchange for common shares of Hunt on the basis of 10.76 Hunt shares for each PGP
share. Hunt issued 254,355,192 common shares to the shareholders of PGP representing an ownership interest of approximately 80%. The operating name of Hunt Mining Corp. was changed to Patagonia Gold Corp (“the Company”) (Note 24).
Comparative information for the Company is that of PGP (accounting acquirer) prior to the reverse acquisition on July 24, 2019.
Patagonia is a mineral exploration and production company incorporated on January 10, 2006 under the laws of Alberta, Canada and, together
with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the exploration of mineral properties and exploitation of reserves in Santa Cruz, Rio Negro and Chubut provinces of Argentina.
The condensed interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the following subsidiaries after elimination of
intercompany transactions and balances:
Corporation
|
Incorporation
|
Percentage
ownership
|
Functional currency
|
Business purpose
|
Patagonia Gold S.A. (PGSA)
|
Argentina
|
95.3
|
US$
|
Production and Exploration Stage
|
Minera Minamalu S.A.
|
Argentina
|
100
|
US$
|
Exploration Stage
|
Huemules S.A.
|
Argentina
|
100
|
US$
|
Exploration Stage
|
Leleque Exploración S.A.
|
Argentina
|
100
|
US$
|
Exploration Stage
|
Patagonia Gold Limited (formerly Patagonia Gold PLC)
|
UK
|
100
|
GBP$
|
Holding
|
Minera Aquiline S.A.U.
|
Argentina
|
100
|
US$
|
Exploration Stage
|
Patagonia Gold Canada Inc.
|
Canada
|
100
|
CAD$
|
Holding
|
Patagonia Gold Chile S.C.M.
|
Chile
|
100
|
CH$
|
Exploration Stage
|
Ganadera Patagonia S.R.L.
|
Argentina
|
100
|
US$
|
Land Holding
|
1494716 Alberta Ltd.
|
Canada
|
100
|
CAD$
|
Nominee Shareholder
|
Hunt Gold USA LLC
|
USA
|
100
|
US$
|
Management Company
|
The Company’s activities include the exploration for and production of minerals from properties in Argentina and Chile. On the basis of
information to date, properties where it has not yet been determined if economically recoverable ore reserves exist are classified as exploration-stage. Properties where economically recoverable ore reserves exist and are being exploited are
classified as production-stage. The underlying value of the mineral properties is entirely dependent upon the existence of reserves, the ability of the Company to obtain the necessary financing to complete development and upon future profitable
production or a sale of these properties.
On some properties, ongoing production and sales of gold and silver are being undertaken without established mineral resources or reserves and the
Company has not established the economic viability of the operations. As a result, there is increased uncertainty and economic risks of failure associated with these production activities. Despite the sale of gold and silver, these projects remain
in the exploration stage because management has not established proven or probable ore reserves required to be classified in either the development or production stage.
The Company has initiated a corporate reorganization (the “Reorganization”), which resulted in Patagonia Gold SA (“PGSA”) and Cerro
Cazador SA (“CCSA”) (former wholly owned subsidiary) merging and continuing as one legal entity. The Reorganization will facilitate the development of the Cap-Oeste gold / silver underground project (“Cap-Oeste”), with Cap-Oeste and the Martha
processing plant being held by the same legal entity, PGSA. It is also expected to facilitate the development of an exploration program for the La Josefina and La Valenciana gold / silver projects. The Reorganization is expected to be completed by
the end of the second quarter 2020 and be effective as of January 1, 2020.
In connection with this Reorganization, the Company also renegotiated the agreement between PGSA and the Provincial State owned Mining
Company, Fomento Minero de Santa Cruz Sociedad del Estado (“Fomicruz”), pursuant to which Fomicruz held a 10% interest in PGSA, and the farm-in agreement between CCSA and Fomicruz regarding the La Josefina and the La Valenciana properties.
Accordingly, Fomicruz agreed to reduce its interest in PGSA to 4.7% and to hold a 2% royalty on the properties it contributed to PGSA, with the exception of the La Josefina and La Valenciana properties, where Fomicruz will retain a 5% royalty.
The condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States of America (“US GAAP).
These condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis except for certain financial
instruments measured at fair value. In addition, these condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared using the accrual basis of accounting, except for cash flow information.
The Company’s presentation currency is the US Dollar.
The preparation of the condensed interim consolidated financial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates and
assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Judgments made by management in the application of US GAAP that have a significant effect on the condensed interim consolidated financial
statements and estimates with significant risk of material adjustment in the current and following periods are discussed in Note 4.
2. Going Concern
3. Going Concern
The accompanying condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a
going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company had net income of $357. As at March 31, 2020, the Company has
negative working capital of $31,068 and had an accumulated deficit of $173,959. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the ability to generate cashflows from operations and obtain financing. The Company intends to
continue funding operations through operation of Cap-Oeste, Lomada, Martha, La Josefina project and equity financing arrangements, which may be insufficient to fund its capital expenditures, working capital and other cash requirements for the three
months ending March 31, 2020. There can be no assurance that the steps management is taking will be successful.
These factors, among others, indicate the existence of a material uncertainty that cast substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to
continue as a going concern. The accompanying condensed interim consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. These adjustments could be material.
4. Significant Accounting Policies and Critical Accounting Judgments and Estimates
The accounting polices used in the preparation of these interim financial statements are consistent with those of the Company’s audited
financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019. Please see note 4 - Significant Accounting Policies and note 6 - Critical Accounting Judgement and Estimates contained in the 2019 10-K.
5. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recently issued and adopted accounting pronouncements
Financial Instruments - Credit Losses
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326)”. The new standard is effective for
reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019. The standard replaces the incurred loss impairment methodology under current GAAP with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires the use of a forward-looking expected credit
loss model for accounts receivables, loans, and other financial instruments. The standard requires a modified retrospective approach through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in
which the guidance is effective. We adopted the new credit loss standard effective January 1, 2020. The adoption of the new credit loss standard did not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Recently issued but not yet adopted accounting pronouncements
Income Taxes
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, “Income Taxes - Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (Topic 740)” which is intended
to simplify various aspects related to accounting for income taxes. ASU 2019-12 removes certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740 and also clarifies and amends existing guidance to improve consistent application. ASU 2019-12 will be
effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2020 (January 1, 2021 for the Company). Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of ASU 2019-12 will have on its consolidated
financial statements.
6. Inventories
|
March 31, 2020
|
|
December 31, 2019
|
|
$’000
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gold held on carbon
|
|
$
|
1,595
|
|
|
$
|
1,422
|
|
Silver and gold concentrate
|
|
|
642
|
|
|
|
157
|
|
Materials and supplies
|
|
|
1,890
|
|
|
|
1,768
|
|
|
|
$
|
4,127
|
|
|
$
|
3,347
|
|
In 2019, the Company closed the Lomada project and put the Cap-Oeste project into care and maintenance. As a result, the carrying value of inventory for
these projects has been reviewed for impairment. The net realizable value of the inventory is less than the costs incurred in establishing the ore stockpile and therefore a write down of $2.37 million was required and is recorded in cost of sales
for the three months ended March 31, 2019.
7. Mineral properties
|
|
Mining assets
|
|
|
Surface rights acquired
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
Cost
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at January 1, 2019
|
|
$
|
1,780
|
|
|
$
|
745
|
|
|
$
|
2,525
|
|
Reverse acquisition (Note 24)
|
|
|
6,830
|
|
|
|
1,035
|
|
|
|
7,865
|
|
Additions
|
|
|
216
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
216
|
|
Impairment
|
|
|
(1,996
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(1,996
|
)
|
Balance December 31, 2019
|
|
$
|
6,830
|
|
|
$
|
1,780
|
|
|
$
|
8,610
|
|
Additions
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Impairment
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Balance March 31, 2020
|
|
$
|
6,830
|
|
|
$
|
1,780
|
|
|
$
|
8,610
|
|
Trilogy Mining Corporation
In January 2016, Patagonia Gold PLC (PGP) entered into an earn–in agreement with Trilogy Mining Corporation (“Trilogy”) in relation to
the San José Project in Uruguay. This was recognized within mining assets at a cost of $1,996. In December 2019, the Company announced the termination of its option agreement with Trilogy and in exchange received common shares of Trilogy, that will
result in PGP owning 42.5% of the then issued and outstanding shares of Trilogy. In connection with the termination of the option agreement, the Company impaired $1,996 of the mining asset related to San José Project in Uruguay during the year
ended December 31, 2019.
Surface rights
The Company owns the surface rights of land encompassing the Estancia La Bajada, Estancia El Tranquilo, Estancia El Rincon, Estancia La
Josefina and the Estancia 1° de Abril.
There is a back in right granted to the sellers under Estancia El Rincon’s title deed whereby the Company irrevocably committed to resell
the estancia to its former owner in the event that two consecutive years elapse without mining activities. Current activity on this property includes the Lomada Project.
Mina Martha project
On May 6, 2016, the Company acquired the assets of the Mina Martha project from Coeur Mining Inc. (“Coeur”). The Mina Martha project
consists of land, mineral rights, a mine camp, offices, a warehouse, maintenance shop, mining facilities including a flotation mill and a tailings retention facility.
La Josefina project
In March 2007, the Company acquired the exploration and development rights to the La Josefina project from Fomento Minero de Santa Cruz
Sociedad del Estado (“Fomicruz”) the Santa Cruz provincial mining and petroleum company.
In July 2007, the Company entered into an agreement (subsequently amended) with Fomicruz which provides that, in the event that a positive
feasibility study is completed on the La Josefina property, a Joint Venture Corporation (“JV Corporation”) would be formed by the Company and Fomicruz. The Company would own 81% of the joint venture company and Fomicruz would own the remaining 19%.
Fomicruz has the option to earn up to a 49% participating interest in the JV Corporation by reimbursing the Company an equivalent amount, up to 49%, of the exploration investment made by the Company. The Company has the right to buy back any increase
in Fomicruz’s ownership interest in the JV Corporation at a purchase price of $0.2 million per each percentage interest owned by Fomicruz down to its initial ownership interest of 19%; the Company can also purchase 10% of the Fomicruz’s initial 19%
JV Corporation ownership interest by negotiating a purchase price with Fomicruz. Under the agreement, the Company has until the end of 2019 to complete cumulative exploration expenditures of $18 million and determine if it will enter into production
on the property. As at December 31, 2018, the Company had incurred approximately $20 million and is in current discussions with Fomicruz to develop a plan for production. In October 2019, the agreement was extended until April 30, 2021 which period
may be extended for an additional one-year term.
As at March 31, 2020, this project has a carrying amount of $Nil (December 31, 2019 - $Nil) on the condensed interim consolidated balance
sheet.
8. Asset retirement obligation
The Company is legally required to perform reclamation on sites where environmental disturbance is caused by the development or on-going mining of a
property to restore it to its original condition at the end of its useful life. In accordance with FASB ASC 410-20, Asset Retirement Obligations, the Company recognized the fair value of that liability as an asset retirement obligation. The total
amount of undiscounted cash flows required to settle the estimated obligation is $5,533 (December 31, 2019 - $5,533) which has been discounted using a credit-adjusted rate of 24.94% (December 31, 2019 – 24.94%) and an inflation rate of 1.54%
(December 31, 2019 – 2.29%).
The following table describes the changes to the Company's asset retirement obligation liability:
|
|
Three months ended
|
|
|
Year ended
|
|
|
|
March 31, 2020
|
|
December 31, 2019
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
Asset retirement obligation at beginning of period
|
|
$
|
2,812
|
|
|
$
|
552
|
|
Reverse acquisition (note 24)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
739
|
|
Change in estimate
|
|
|
(95
|
)
|
|
|
1,342
|
|
Accretion expense
|
|
|
162
|
|
|
|
179
|
|
Asset retirement obligation at end of period
|
|
$
|
2,879
|
|
|
$
|
2,812
|
|
9. Mining Rights
|
|
Fomicruz Agreement
|
|
|
Minera Aquiline Argentina
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at January 1, 2019
|
|
$
|
3,288
|
|
|
$
|
13,187
|
|
|
$
|
16,475
|
|
Amortization
|
|
|
(100
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(100
|
)
|
Exchange differences
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
622
|
|
|
|
622
|
|
Balance December 31, 2019
|
|
$
|
3,188
|
|
|
$
|
13,809
|
|
|
$
|
16,997
|
|
Amortization
|
|
|
(25
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(25
|
)
|
Exchange differences
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(1,124
|
)
|
|
|
(1,124
|
)
|
Balance March 31, 2020
|
|
$
|
3,163
|
|
|
$
|
12,685
|
|
|
$
|
15,848
|
|
Fomicruz Agreement
On October 14, 2011, Patagonia Gold, PGSA and Fomicruz entered into a definitive strategic partnership agreement in the form of a shareholders’ agreement
(“Fomicruz Agreement”) to govern the affairs of PGSA and the relationship between the Company, PGSA and Fomicruz. Pursuant to the Fomicruz Agreement, Fomicruz contributed to PGSA the rights to explore and mine Fomicruz’s mining properties in Santa
Cruz Province in exchange for a 10% equity interest in PGSA. The Fomicruz Agreement establishes the terms and conditions of the strategic partnership for the future development of certain PGSA mining properties in the Santa Cruz. The Company will
fund 100% of all exploration expenditures on the PGSA properties to the pre-feasibility stage, with no dilution to Fomicruz. After feasibility stage is reached, Fomicruz is obliged to pay its 10% share of the funding incurred thereafter on the PGSA
properties, plus annual interest at LIBOR +1% to the Company. Such debt and interest payments will be guaranteed by an assignment by Fomicruz of 50% of the future dividends otherwise payable to Fomicruz on its shares. The Company will manage the
exploration and potential future development of the PGSA properties.
The mining rights acquired have been measured by reference to the estimated fair value of the equity interest given to Fomicruz. Management
has estimated the fair value of the 10% interest in PGSA acquired by Fomicruz, on or about October 14, 2011 at $4 million. In determining this fair value estimate, management considered many factors including the net assets of PGSA and the
illiquidity of the 10% interest. This amount has been recorded as an increase in the equity of PGSA and as a mining right asset. In these condensed interim consolidated financial statements, the increase in equity in PGSA has been recorded as
non-controlling interest. The initial share of net assets of PGSA ascribed to the non-controlling interest amounted to $4 million.
Effective January 1, 2020, the Company’s former subsidiary Cerro Cazador S.A merged with PGSA and as a result, Formicruz has a 4.7%
interest in the newly merged entity.
Minera Aquiline Argentina Agreement
On January 31, 2018, Patagonia, through a wholly owned subsidiary (Patagonia Gold Canada Inc. “PGCAD”), has acquired the Calcatreu gold
asset in Rio Negro, Argentina, by way of acquiring 100% of the shares of Minera Aquiline Argentina S.A. (“MASA”), a subsidiary of Pan American Silver Corporation. Total consideration for the acquisition amounted to $15 million. PGCAD has made the
initial payment of $5 million on January 31, 2018 and the final payment of $10 million on legal completion on May 18, 2018.
This transaction was accounted for as an asset acquisition and the purchase consideration was allocated to Mining Rights at $14.6 million
and other net assets at $0.4 million. These mining rights will be amortized on a unit-of-production method over the estimated period of economically recoverable resources once the project reaches the commercial production phase.
10. Other Financial Assets
The Company has short-term investments in equity securities which are recorded at fair value through other comprehensive income/(loss).
As of the three months ended March 31, 2020, the value of the short-term investments in equity decreased to $6 (December 31, 2019 - $8). The change in the fair value of $2 (December 31, 2019 - $3) for the three months ended March 31, 2020 is
recorded as other comprehensive loss in the Company’s condensed interim consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income/(loss).
The Company has a performance bond that was originally required to secure the Company’s rights to explore the La Josefina property. It is
a step-up US dollar denominated 2.5% coupon bond, paying quarterly, issued by the Government of Argentina with a face value of $600 and a maturity date of 2035. The bond trades in the secondary market in Argentina. The bond was originally purchased
for $247. As of the three months ended March 31, 2020, the value of the bond increased to $234 (December 31, 2019 - $326). The change in the face value of the performance bond of $92 (December 31, 2019 - $25) for the three months ended March 31,
2020 ended is recorded as other comprehensive income/(loss) in the Company’s condensed interim consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income/(loss).
Since Cerro Cazador S.A. (“CCSA”) fulfilled its exploration expenditure requirement mandated by the agreement with Fomicruz, the
performance bond was no longer required to secure the La Josefina project. Therefore, in September 2010 the Company used the bond to secure the La Valenciana project, an additional Fomicruz exploration project. As of March 31, 2020, there are no
restrictions on the performance bond.
11. Property, Plant and Equipment
|
|
Plant
|
|
|
Buildings
|
|
|
Vehicles and Equipment
|
|
|
Improvements and advances
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
Cost
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2018
|
|
$
|
5,901
|
|
|
$
|
230
|
|
|
$
|
13,458
|
|
|
$
|
566
|
|
|
$
|
20,155
|
|
Reverse acquisition (Note 24)
|
|
|
1,732
|
|
|
|
69
|
|
|
|
409
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
2,210
|
|
Additions
|
|
|
203
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
244
|
|
|
|
330
|
|
|
|
777
|
|
Disposals
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(326
|
)
|
|
|
(51
|
)
|
|
|
(377
|
)
|
Transfers
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
106
|
|
|
|
(106
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2019
|
|
$
|
7,836
|
|
|
$
|
299
|
|
|
$
|
13,891
|
|
|
$
|
739
|
|
|
$
|
22,765
|
|
Additions
|
|
|
24
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
59
|
|
|
|
188
|
|
|
|
271
|
|
Disposals
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(177
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(177
|
)
|
Balance at March 31, 2020
|
|
$
|
7,860
|
|
|
$
|
299
|
|
|
$
|
13,773
|
|
|
$
|
927
|
|
|
$
|
22,859
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated depreciation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2018
|
|
$
|
5,761
|
|
|
$
|
33
|
|
|
$
|
4,883
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
10,677
|
|
Disposals
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(264
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(264
|
)
|
Depreciation for the year
|
|
|
144
|
|
|
|
9
|
|
|
|
1,691
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,844
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2019
|
|
$
|
5,905
|
|
|
$
|
42
|
|
|
$
|
6,310
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
12,257
|
|
Disposals
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(163
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(163
|
)
|
Depreciation for the period
|
|
|
54
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
370
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
427
|
|
Balance at March 31, 2020
|
|
$
|
5,959
|
|
|
$
|
45
|
|
|
$
|
6,517
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
12,521
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net book value
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2019
|
|
$
|
1,931
|
|
|
$
|
257
|
|
|
$
|
7,581
|
|
|
$
|
739
|
|
|
$
|
10,508
|
|
At March 31, 2020
|
|
$
|
1,901
|
|
|
$
|
254
|
|
|
$
|
7,256
|
|
|
$
|
927
|
|
|
$
|
10,338
|
|
12. Receivables
|
|
March 31,
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
2020
|
|
|
2019
|
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
Receivable from sale
|
|
$
|
152
|
|
|
$
|
150
|
|
Value added tax ("VAT") recoverable
|
|
|
1,382
|
|
|
|
880
|
|
Other receivables
|
|
|
379
|
|
|
|
486
|
|
Total receivables
|
|
$
|
1,913
|
|
|
$
|
1,516
|
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
2020
|
|
|
2019
|
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
Value added tax ("VAT") recoverable
|
|
$
|
665
|
|
|
$
|
1,226
|
|
Other receivables
|
|
|
2,461
|
|
|
|
2,588
|
|
Total Other Receivables
|
|
$
|
3,126
|
|
|
$
|
3,814
|
|
As at March 31, 2020, the Company has bank indebtedness of $11,578 (December 31, 2019 – $14,989) in the form of operating lines of credit
which have an interest rate of 1.5% plus refinancing rate and mature on the June 30, 2020. As at March 31, 2020, the interest rate on the lines of credit is 2.75%. The lines of credit have no specific terms of repayment and the Company renews them
every year.
Subsequent to March 31, 2020, the Company renewed the operating lines of credit at an interest rate of 1.8% and mature on January 31,
2021.
15. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
|
March 31,
|
December 31,
|
|
2020
|
|
2019
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
$’000
|
|
Trade accounts payable and accrued liabilities
|
|
$
|
4,763
|
|
|
$
|
5,102
|
|
Other accruals
|
|
|
1,193
|
|
|
|
890
|
|
Accounts payable to related parties (note 20)
|
|
|
6,842
|
|
|
|
6,717
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
12,798
|
|
|
$
|
12,709
|
|
16. Loan payable and current portion of long-term debt
|
March 31,
|
December 31,
|
|
2020
|
|
2019
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
$’000
|
|
Current portion of long-term debt (note 17)
|
|
$
|
202
|
|
|
$
|
200
|
|
Current portion of long-term debt with related parties (note 17)
|
|
|
13,120
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Leases payable
|
|
|
109
|
|
|
|
134
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
13,431
|
|
|
$
|
334
|
|
17. Long-term debt
|
|
March 31,
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
2020
|
|
|
2019
|
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
Loan to related party secured by a letter of guarantee from the Company, at 5% interest per annum, due 2021 (note 20)
|
|
$
|
10,458
|
|
|
$
|
7,908
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loan to related party secured by assets of the Company payable 5.75% interest per annum, due 2022
|
|
|
501
|
|
|
|
512
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquired in reverse acquisition. Unsecured loan payable to related party at 8% interest per annum, due 2022 (note 20 and
24)
|
|
|
1,034
|
|
|
|
990
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquired in reverse acquisition. Unsecured loan payable to related party at 8% interest per annum, due 2021 (note 20 and
24)
|
|
|
861
|
|
|
|
826
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquired in reverse acquisition. Unsecured loan payable to related party at 7% interest per annum, due 2021 (note 20 and
24)
|
|
|
1,084
|
|
|
|
1,038
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued interest on debt
|
|
|
1,152
|
|
|
|
946
|
|
|
|
$
|
15,090
|
|
|
$
|
12,220
|
|
Less current portion
|
|
|
(13,322
|
)
|
|
|
(200
|
)
|
|
|
$
|
1,768
|
|
|
$
|
12,020
|
|
Principal payments on long-term debts are due as followed:
Year ending December 31,
|
2020
|
195
|
2021
|
13,327
|
2022
|
1,568
|
18. Net income (loss) per share
Basic net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average
number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per share reflects the potential dilution that would occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock.
For the three months ended March 31, 2020, there were 7,650,000 stock options that were not included in the diluted weighted average
number of common shares outstanding as the average market price of the Company’s common shares during the three month period ended March 31, 2020 was below the exercise price of the stock options.
|
March 31,
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
2020
|
|
2019
|
|
Net income (loss) ($’000)
|
|
$
|
357
|
|
|
$
|
(3,997
|
)
|
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic and diluted
|
|
|
317,943,990
|
|
|
|
254,355,192
|
|
Net income (loss) per share
|
|
$
|
0.00
|
|
|
$
|
(0.02
|
)
|
19. Capital stock
Unlimited number of common shares without par value
Unlimited number of preferred shares without par value
Common Shares
|
|
Three months ended
|
|
|
Year ended
|
|
|
|
March 31, 2020
|
|
|
December 31, 2019
|
|
|
|
Number
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Number
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
Balance, beginning of year
|
|
|
317,943,990
|
|
|
$
|
2,588
|
|
|
|
254,355,192
|
|
|
$
|
301
|
|
Share issued in reverse acquisition (note 24)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
63,588,798
|
|
|
|
2,287
|
|
Balance, at end of period
|
|
|
317,943,990
|
|
|
$
|
2,588
|
|
|
|
317,943,990
|
|
|
$
|
2,588
|
|
Preferred shares are non-redeemable and non-transferrable with discretionary dividends and hence are classified as equity. Preferred
shares shall be issued at a price of $0.30 per share and will not have voting rights. As at March 31, 2020, there were no preferred shares issued by the Company (December 31, 2019 - nil).
Shares issued in reverse acquisition
On July 24, 2019, Hunt concluded an agreement with PGP on the terms of a recommended share for share exchange offer to be made by Hunt
for all the issued shares of common stock of PGP in exchange for the common shares of Hunt Mining on the basis of 10.76 Hunt Shares for each PGP Share. Hunt issued 254,355,192 common shares to the shareholders of PGP representing an ownership
interest of approximately 80% in Hunt in exchange for all of the issued and outstanding shares of PGP (Note 24).
Normal Course Issuer Bid
On February 19, 2020, the Company announces that it has received approval from the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”) of its Notice of
Intention to Make a Normal Course Issuer Bid (the “NCIB”). Under the NCIB, the Company may purchase for cancellation up to 15,897,199 common shares (the “Shares”) (representing approximately 5% of its 317,943,990 issued and outstanding common
shares as of February 17, 2020) over a twelve month period commencing on February 21, 2020. The NCIB will expire no later than February 20, 2021. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company did not repurchase any common shares under
the NCIB.
Under the Company’s share option plan, and in accordance with TSX Venture Exchange requirements, the number of common shares reserved for
issuance under the option plan shall not exceed 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company, have a maximum term of 5 years and vest at the discretion of the Board of Directors. In connection with the foregoing, the number of
common shares reserved for issuance to: (a) any individual director or officer will not exceed 5% of the issued and outstanding common shares; and (b) all consultants will not exceed 2% of the issued and outstanding common shares.
All equity-settled share-based payments are ultimately recognized as an expense in the statement of operations and
comprehensive income/(loss) with a corresponding credit to “Additional Paid in Capital”. If vesting periods or other non-market vesting conditions apply, the expense is allocated over the vesting period, based on the best available estimate of
the number of share options expected to vest. Estimates are subsequently revised if there is any indication that the number of share options expected to vest differs from previous estimates. Any cumulative adjustment prior to vesting is
recognized in the current period. No adjustment is made to any expense recognized in prior periods if share options ultimately exercised are different to that estimated on vesting.
|
|
Three months ended March 31, 2020
|
|
|
Year ended December 31, 2019
|
|
|
|
|
Number of options
|
|
|
Weighted Average Price (CAD)
|
|
|
Number of options
|
|
|
Weighted Average Price (CAD)
|
|
|
Balance, beginning of period
|
|
|
7,650,000
|
|
|
$
|
0.065
|
|
|
|
1,706,830
|
|
|
$
|
13,896
|
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
|
7,650,000
|
|
|
$
|
0.065
|
|
|
Expiration of stock options
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
|
(1,706,830
|
)
|
|
$
|
(13.896
|
)
|
|
Balance, end of period
|
|
|
7,650,000
|
|
|
$
|
0.065
|
|
|
|
7,650,000
|
|
|
$
|
0.065
|
|
|
|
|
Range of Exercise prices (CAD)
|
|
|
Number outstanding
|
|
|
Weighted average life (years)
|
|
|
Weighted average exercise price (CAD)
|
|
|
Number exercisable on March 31, 2020
|
|
Stock options
|
|
$
|
0.065
|
|
|
|
7,650,000
|
|
|
|
4.74
|
|
|
$
|
0.065
|
|
|
|
7,650,000
|
|
On May 29, 2019, all outstanding stock option holders consented to the cancellation of their outstanding stock options.
On September 25, 2019, the Company granted 7,650,000 options to directors, officers, and employees with an exercise price of CAD $0.065
and an expiry date of September 25, 2024. The stock options vest one year after the date of grant. The fair value of the options on grant date was estimated to be $456 and the Company recognized an expense of $85 during the three months ended March
31, 2020. The fair value of the options was calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and using the following assumptions:
Discount rate
|
1.46%
|
|
Expected volatility
|
253.14%
|
|
Expected life (years)
|
5
|
|
Expected dividend yield
|
0%
|
|
Forfeiture rate
|
0%
|
|
Stock price
|
CAD$ 0.06
|
Warrants
_____________
There are no warrants outstanding as at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 as they expired without being exercised during the previous year at the end
of their four-year term.
20. Related party transactions
Key management personnel include the members of the Board of Directors and executive officers of the Company. Related party transactions
and balances not disclosed elsewhere in the condensed interim consolidated financial statements are as follows:
Name and Principal Position
|
|
Remuneration, fees or interest expense
|
Loans or Advances
|
Remuneration, fees, or interest payments
|
Loan payments
|
Included in Accounts Payable
|
Included in Loan Payable and Long-term debt
|
|
|
Three months ended March 31
|
As at March 31, 2020 and
December 31, 2019
|
|
|
$’000
|
$’000
|
$’000
|
$’000
|
$’000
|
$’000
|
A company controlled by a director1
|
2020
|
95
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
6,469
|
-
|
- admin, office, and interest expenses
|
2019
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
6,374
|
-
|
A company controlled by a director
|
2020
|
145
|
2,550
|
-
|
-
|
255
|
10,830
|
- salaries and wages
|
2019
|
346
|
7,908
|
33
|
-
|
227
|
8,163
|
Directors
|
2020
|
65
|
-
|
63
|
-
|
118
|
-
|
- salaries and wages
|
2019
|
337
|
-
|
317
|
-
|
116
|
-
|
Director1
|
2020
|
-
|
347
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
3,760
|
-loans
|
2019
|
-
|
347
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
3,545
|
1
|
Balances owed to related parties were acquired as part of the reverse acquisition (Note 24)
|
|
As at March 31, 2020, the Company has $6,842 (December 31, 2019 - $6,717) in accounts payable owing to related parties which relate
primarily to funds advanced from companies controlled by directors in order to cover exploration costs.
21. Administrative expenses
|
|
Three months ended
|
|
|
|
March 31, 2020
|
|
|
March 31, 2019
|
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
General and administrative
|
|
$
|
739
|
|
|
$
|
1,869
|
|
Argentina statutory taxes
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
102
|
|
Professional fees
|
|
|
68
|
|
|
|
199
|
|
Operating leases
|
|
|
21
|
|
|
|
24
|
|
Directors’ remuneration
|
|
|
59
|
|
|
|
71
|
|
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
(5
|
)
|
|
|
(14
|
)
|
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
427
|
|
|
|
563
|
|
Depreciation allocated to inventory
|
|
|
(392
|
)
|
|
|
(541
|
)
|
Amortization of mining rights
|
|
|
25
|
|
|
|
25
|
|
Consulting fees
|
|
|
98
|
|
|
|
11
|
|
Transaction taxes expenses (income)
|
|
|
(25
|
)
|
|
|
3
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
1,115
|
|
|
$
|
2,312
|
|
22. Financial Instruments
The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash, receivables, performance bond, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, loan
payable, interest payable, and long-term debt.
The Company characterizes inputs used in determining fair value using a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs depending on the degree to
which they are observable. The fair value hierarchy establishes three levels to classify the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
•
|
Level 1: inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Active markets are those in which
transactions occur in sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.
|
|
|
•
|
Level 2: inputs, other than quoted prices, that are observable, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 valuations are based on inputs, including
quoted forward prices for commodities, market interest rates, and volatility factors, which can be observed or corroborated in the marketplace.
|
|
|
•
|
Level 3: inputs are less observable, unavoidable or where the observable data does not support the majority of the instruments’ fair value.
|
Fair value
As at March 31, 2020, there were no changes in the levels in comparison to December 31, 2019. The fair values of financial instruments
are summarized as follows:
|
|
March 31, 2020
|
|
|
December 31, 2019
|
|
|
|
Carrying amount
|
|
|
Fair value
|
|
|
Carrying amount
|
|
|
Fair value
|
|
|
|
|
$‘000
|
|
|
|
$‘000
|
|
|
|
$‘000
|
|
|
|
$‘000
|
|
Financial Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortized cost
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash (Level 1)
|
|
|
699
|
|
|
|
699
|
|
|
|
685
|
|
|
|
685
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Available for sale
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other financial assets (Level 1)
|
|
|
240
|
|
|
|
240
|
|
|
|
334
|
|
|
|
334
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loans and receivables
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Receivables and other receivable ¹
|
|
|
2,992
|
|
|
|
2,992
|
|
|
|
3,224
|
|
|
|
3,224
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortized cost
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bank indebtedness
|
|
|
11,578
|
|
|
|
11,578
|
|
|
|
14,989
|
|
|
|
14,989
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
|
|
|
12,798
|
|
|
|
12,798
|
|
|
|
12,709
|
|
|
|
12,709
|
|
Loan payable and current portion of long-term debt
|
|
|
13,729
|
|
|
|
13,431
|
|
|
|
334
|
|
|
|
334
|
|
Long-term debt
|
|
|
2,051
|
|
|
|
1,768
|
|
|
|
13,026
|
|
|
|
13,026
|
|
¹ Amounts exclude value added tax (“VAT”) recoverable of $2,047 and $2,106 as at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
Cash and other financial assets are measured based on Level 1 inputs of the fair value hierarchy on a recurring basis.
The carrying value of receivables, other receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, bank indebtedness, loan payable, interest
payable, and long-term debt approximate their fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments and because long-term debt approximates a market rate of interest. The Company assessed that there were no indicators of impairment for
these financial instruments.
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and accounts
receivable. The Company places its cash with high quality financial institutions and limits the amount of credit exposure with any one institution. Receivables consist of trade receivables and VAT recoverable and are not considered subject to
significant risk, because the amounts are due from a government and a customer who is considered credit worthy.
Concentration risk
The Company has concentrations of credit risk with respect to its trade receivables, the majority of which are concentrated
internationally amongst a small number of customers. As at March 31, 2020, the Company had two customers whose trade receivables of $150 (December 31, 2019 – $150) accounted for greater than 10% of the total trade receivables. The Company controls
credit risk through monitoring procedures, and by performing credit evaluations of its customers, but generally does not require collateral to secure accounts receivable.
The Company has concentrations in the volume of sales it made to customers. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company made
sales of $5,215 (2019 - $4,871) to two customers which accounted for greater than 10% of total revenue.
The Company currently maintains a substantial portion of its day-to-day operating cash balances at financial institutions. As at March
31, 2020, the Company had total cash balances of $699 (December 31, 2019 - $685) at financial institutions, where $Nil (December 31, 2019 - $Nil) is in excess of federally insured limits.
All of the Company’s operations are in the mineral properties exploration industry with its principal business activity in
mineral exploration. The Company conducts its activities primarily in Argentina. All of the Company’s long-lived assets are located in Argentina.The Company’s net income/(loss) and its geographic allocation of total assets and total
liabilities may be summarized as follows:
For the three months ended March 31, 2020
|
|
|
|
Lomada Project
|
|
|
Cap- Oeste Project
|
|
|
Calcatreu Project
|
|
|
Martha and La Josefina Projects
|
|
|
Argentina Uruguay and Chile
|
|
|
UK
|
|
|
North America
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
Revenue
|
|
$
|
1,337
|
|
|
$
|
3,447
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
431
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
5,215
|
|
Cost of sales
|
|
|
(500
|
)
|
|
|
(1,599
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(349
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(2,448
|
)
|
Gross profit (loss)
|
|
$
|
837
|
|
|
$
|
1,848
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
82
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
2,767
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expense
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exploration expense
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(141
|
)
|
|
$
|
(247
|
)
|
|
$
|
(40
|
)
|
|
$
|
(266
|
)
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(694
|
)
|
Administrative expense
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(51
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(672
|
)
|
|
|
(154
|
)
|
|
|
(178
|
)
|
|
|
(1,055
|
)
|
Depreciation expense
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(4
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(31
|
)
|
|
|
(25
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(60
|
)
|
Impairment of mineral properties
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Share-based payments
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(85
|
)
|
|
|
(85
|
)
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(188
|
)
|
|
|
(199
|
)
|
|
|
(330
|
)
|
|
|
(717
|
)
|
Total operating expense
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(141
|
)
|
|
$
|
(302
|
)
|
|
$
|
(40
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,157
|
)
|
|
$
|
(378
|
)
|
|
$
|
(593
|
)
|
|
$
|
(2,611
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income/(expense)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
1
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
54
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
55
|
|
Gain/(loss) on foreign exchange
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
237
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(411
|
)
|
|
|
(660
|
)
|
|
|
829
|
|
|
|
(5
|
)
|
Accretion expense
|
|
|
(104
|
)
|
|
|
(8
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(50
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(162
|
)
|
Realized gain (loss) on investment
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
728
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
728
|
|
Total other income/(expense)
|
|
$
|
(104
|
)
|
|
$
|
(8
|
)
|
|
$
|
238
|
|
|
$
|
(50
|
)
|
|
$
|
371
|
|
|
$
|
(660
|
)
|
|
$
|
829
|
|
|
$
|
616
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income/(loss) – before income tax
|
|
$
|
733
|
)
|
|
$
|
1,699
|
|
|
$
|
(64
|
)
|
|
$
|
(8
|
)
|
|
$
|
(786
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,038
|
)
|
|
$
|
236
|
|
|
$
|
772
|
|
Income tax/(benefit)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(17
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(398
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(415
|
)
|
Net income/(loss)
|
|
$
|
733
|
|
|
$
|
1,699
|
|
|
$
|
(81
|
)
|
|
$
|
(8
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,184
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,038
|
)
|
|
$
|
236
|
|
|
$
|
357
|
|
For the three months ended March 31, 2019
|
|
|
|
Lomada Project
|
|
|
Cap- Oeste Project
|
|
|
Calcatreu Project
|
|
|
Martha and La Josefina Projects
|
|
|
Argentina Uruguay and Chile
|
|
|
UK
|
|
|
North America
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
Revenue
|
|
$
|
1,265
|
|
|
$
|
3,606
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
4,871
|
|
Cost of sales
|
|
|
(1,616
|
)
|
|
|
(5,207
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(6,823
|
)
|
Gross profit (loss)
|
|
$
|
(351
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,601
|
)
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(1,952
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expense
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exploration expense
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(604
|
)
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(238
|
)
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(842
|
)
|
Administrative expense
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(31
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(2,007
|
)
|
|
|
(209
|
)
|
|
|
(18
|
)
|
|
|
(2,265
|
)
|
Depreciation expense
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(5
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(17
|
)
|
|
|
(25
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(47
|
)
|
Share-based payments
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(21
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(21
|
)
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(283
|
)
|
|
|
(148
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(431
|
)
|
Total operating expense
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(640
|
)
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(2,545
|
)
|
|
$
|
(403
|
)
|
|
$
|
(18
|
)
|
|
$
|
(3,606
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income/(expense)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
28
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
28
|
|
Gain/(loss) on foreign exchange
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
26
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(35
|
)
|
|
|
(350
|
)
|
|
|
319
|
|
|
|
(40
|
)
|
Accretion expense
|
|
|
(12
|
)
|
|
|
(9
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(21
|
)
|
Total other income/(expense)
|
|
$
|
(12
|
)
|
|
$
|
(9
|
)
|
|
$
|
26
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(7
|
)
|
|
$
|
(350
|
)
|
|
$
|
319
|
|
|
$
|
(33
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income/(loss) – before income tax
|
|
$
|
(363
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,610
|
)
|
|
$
|
(614
|
)
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(2,552
|
)
|
|
$
|
(753
|
)
|
|
$
|
301
|
|
|
$
|
(5,591
|
)
|
Income tax/(benefit)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,594
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,594
|
|
Net income/(loss)
|
|
$
|
(363
|
|
|
$
|
(1,610
|
)
|
|
$
|
(614
|
)
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(958
|
)
|
|
$
|
(753
|
)
|
|
$
|
301
|
|
|
$
|
(3,997
|
)
|
|
|
Total Assets
|
|
|
Total liabilities
|
|
|
|
March 31, 2020
|
|
|
December 31, 2019
|
|
|
March 31, 2020
|
|
|
December 31, 2019
|
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
Argentina – Cap-Oeste
|
|
$
|
10,814
|
|
|
$
|
9,116
|
|
|
$
|
2,735
|
|
|
$
|
2,629
|
|
Argentina – Lomada
|
|
|
1,894
|
|
|
|
2,996
|
|
|
|
2,102
|
|
|
|
1,979
|
|
Argentina – Calcatreu
|
|
|
16,473
|
|
|
|
14,678
|
|
|
|
1,519
|
|
|
|
1,591
|
|
Argentina – Martha & La Josefina
|
|
|
10,697
|
|
|
|
12,106
|
|
|
|
2,145
|
|
|
|
5,475
|
|
Argentina and Chile
|
|
|
7,632
|
|
|
|
11,263
|
|
|
|
3,628
|
|
|
|
3,875
|
|
United Kingdom
|
|
|
21
|
|
|
|
177
|
|
|
|
17,439
|
|
|
|
20,240
|
|
North America
|
|
|
4,811
|
|
|
|
4,453
|
|
|
|
14,771
|
|
|
|
9,824
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
52,342
|
|
|
$
|
54,789
|
|
|
$
|
44,339
|
|
|
$
|
45,613
|
|
On July 24, 2019, Hunt completed a reverse acquisition with PGP on the terms that Hunt would acquire all issued shares of common stock of
PGP in exchange for common shares of Hunt on the basis of 10.76 Hunt shares for each PGP share. Hunt issued 254,355,192 common shares to the shareholders of PGP representing an ownership interest of approximately 80%.
The purpose of the reverse acquisition was to form an enlarged, junior precious metals explorer and producer focused on the Santa Cruz
region of Argentina. In particular, Patagonia Gold’s Cap-Oeste underground resource will gain access to Hunt’s Mina Martha processing plant, which is able to treat such mineralization which is expected to lead to more stable cash flow generation
from any planned future development of the Cap-Oeste underground mine, which could be utilized to reduce the combined group’s debt obligations and invest in its exploration and development stage projects, thereby ultimately lowering the risk
profile of the combined group.
As a result of the reverse acquisition, former shareholders of PGP acquired control of Hunt, and the substance of the transaction was a
reverse acquisition, where the transaction constitutes a business combination for accounting purposes and is accounted for using the acquisition method under ASC 805. PGP is deemed to be the acquiring company and its assets and liabilities, equity
and historical operating results are included at their historical carrying values, and the net assets of Hunt are recorded at the fair value as at the date of the transaction. Transaction costs in the amount of $1,511 were incurred in connection
with the reverse acquisition and were expensed as incurred.
The fair value of the equity consideration paid as part of the transaction as well as the fair value of identifiable assets and
liabilities acquired are presented below. Per ASC 805 because it may take time for the Company to obtain the necessary information to recognize and measure all the items exchanged in a business combination, the acquirer is allowed a measurement
period of up to one year from the acquisition date to complete the purchase price allocation. The Company is currently in the process of gathering the facts and circumstances to complete the assessment of the fair value of Hunt’s property, plant
and equipment and mineral properties, which will be finalized by the end of measurement period.
The following table summarizes the preliminary purchase price allocation.
|
|
Amount
$’000
|
|
Fair value of the Company’s shares (1)
|
|
$
|
2,287
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less net identifiable assets (liabilities) of the Company
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
|
|
|
60
|
|
Accounts receivable
|
|
|
1,183
|
|
Prepaid expenses
|
|
|
14
|
|
Inventory
|
|
|
906
|
|
Mineral properties
|
|
|
7,865
|
|
Property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
2,210
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
4,379
|
|
Performance bond
|
|
|
351
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
|
|
|
(8,725
|
)
|
Bank indebtedness
|
|
|
(400
|
)
|
Loan payable and current portion of long-term debt
|
|
|
(581
|
)
|
Long-term debt
|
|
|
(2,062
|
)
|
Accrued interest on debt
|
|
|
(550
|
)
|
Asset retirement obligation
|
|
|
(739
|
)
|
Deferred tax liabilities
|
|
|
(1,624
|
)
|
|
|
$
|
2,287
|
|
(1)
|
The fair value of 5,908,687 common shares issued to pre-reverse acquisition Hunt shareholders is $2,287 based on the fair value of
$0.387 per common share (converted from GBP 0.310 closing stock price of Patagonia Gold PLC prior to the transaction on July 24, 2019).
|
25. Commitments and Contingencies
On October 31, 2011, the Company signed an agreement with the owners of the Piedra Labrada Ranch for the use and lease of facilities on the same premises
as the Company’s La Josefina facilities. The initial term was for three years beginning November 1, 2011 and ended on October 31, 2014, including annual commitments of $60. The Company extended this agreement on April 30, 2015 for three years with an
option to renew for a second three-year term. On October 22, 2019, an agreement was executed for the renewal of this lease from November 1st, 2019 to December 31, 2020.
Republic Metals Corporation (“Republic”) filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code on November 2, 2018 (the “Petition
Date”) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. Republic processed material from the Company’s Lomada and Cap-Oeste projects in the Santa Cruz province of Argentina prior to the Petition Date. The Chapter 11 plan
of liquidation in the bankruptcy proceedings appointed a Litigation Trustee (the “Trustee”) to handle the Bankruptcy Estate of Republic. The Company received a demand letter (the “Demand Letter”) from the Trustee dated March 17, 2020, demanding
repayment of amounts previously paid by Republic to the Company within 90 days before the Petition Date. The Company reviewed the Demand Letter with its independent US counsel and counsel has responded to the Demand Letter. As of the date hereof, no
litigation has been brought by Republic against the Company. The Company believes the claims in the Demand Letter are without merit and intends to vigorously defend against any action by Republic, if and when commenced. However, any adverse decision
in resolving this matter could have an adverse effect on the Company. The amount of any loss cannot be reasonably estimated.
26. COVID-19
The recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus, specifically identified as “COVID-19”, has resulted in governments worldwide enacting
emergency measures to combat the spread of the virus. These measures, which include the implementation of travel bans, self-imposed quarantine periods and social distancing, have caused material disruption to businesses globally resulting in an
economic slowdown. Global equity markets have experienced significant volatility and weakness. Governments and central banks have reacted with significant monetary and fiscal interventions designed to stabilize economic conditions. The duration and
impact of the COVID-19 outbreak is unknown at this time, as is the efficacy of the government and central bank interventions.
Additionally, while the potential economic impact brought by, and the duration of the COVID-19
pandemic is difficult to assess or predict, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global financial markets may reduce our ability to access capital, which could negatively impact our short-term and long-term liquidity. The ultimate impact of
the COVID-19 pandemic is highly uncertain and subject to change. We do not yet know the full extent of potential delays or impacts on our business, financing or mining production activities or the ore and mining industry or the global economy as
a whole. However, these effects could have a material impact on our liquidity, capital resources, operations and business and those of the third parties on which we rely. The management and board of the Company is constantly monitoring this
situation to minimize potential losses.
With the lockdown measures implemented by the government of Argentina, the Company was forced to pause its activities for approximately
30 days. On April 2, 2020, the government declared mining as an essential service and the Company was able to resume operations at most of the sites.
27. Subsequent Events
Lines of credit renewal
Subsequent to March 31, 2020, the Company renewed the operating lines of credit at an interest rate of 1.8% and mature on January 31,
2021 (Note 14).
Stock Options
On August 14, 2020, the Company issued an aggregate of 9,600,000 stock options
to the Company’s directors, officers and certain members of senior management under the Company’s stock option plan. All of the options are exercisable for a period of five years at a price of CAD $0.16. The options vest in three (3) separate
tranches on the first, second and third anniversary on the option grant date.
Debt Conversion
On October 30, 2020, the Company entered into an agreement with director Tim Hunt and his related parties to convert an aggregate of
$10,000 of outstanding debt into 44,040,277 common shares of the Company at a price per share that is equal to CAD $0.30. The converted debt includes $4,822 of principal and accrued interest and $5,178 in accounts payable in respect of interest,
rent and administration expenses. The balance of $1,458 owing to Tim Hunt is expected to be settled in full by December 10, 2020 by a cash payment of $720 plus 7% accrued interest.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion of the operating results, corporate activities and financial condition of Patagonia Gold Corp. (hereinafter
referred to as the “Company”) and its subsidiaries provides an analysis of the operating and financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and a comparison of the material changes in our results of operations and financial condition
between the year ended December 31, 2019 and the three months ended March 31, 2020. This discussion should be read in conjunction with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.
This discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Our actual results
may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements.
The interim statements have been prepared in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“US GAAP”) as required under
U.S. federal securities laws applicable to the Company, and as permitted under applicable Canadian securities laws. The Company is a reporting company under applicable securities laws in Canada and the United States. The reporting currency used in
our financial statements is the United States Dollar.
This MD&A includes certain non-GAAP financial performance measures. For a detailed description of these measures, please see
“Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures” at the end of this item.
The amounts presented in this MD&A are in thousand ($’000) of U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
Additional information relevant to the Company’s activities can be found on their website at http://patagoniagold.com, on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
Special Note on Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this report (including information incorporated by reference) are “forward-looking statements.” The
Company’s forward-looking statements include current expectations and projections about future production, results, performance, prospects and opportunities, including reserves and other mineralization. The Company has tried to identify these
forward-looking statements by using words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently
available and are expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis. However, the forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual production, results, performance, prospects or
opportunities, including reserves and mineralization, to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements.
Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Projections and
other forward-looking statements included in this report have been prepared based on assumptions, which the Company believes to be reasonable, and in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) or any guidelines
of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Actual results may vary, perhaps materially. Readers are strongly cautioned not to place undue reliance on such projections and other forward-looking statements. All subsequent written and oral
forward-looking statements attributable to Patagonia Gold Corp. or to persons acting on the Company’s behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. Except as required by federal securities laws, the Company
disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
The Company
On July 24, 2019, Patagonia Gold Corp. (PGDC.TSXV – “the Company” or “Patagonia) [formerly Hunt Mining Corp. (“Hunt” or
“Hunt Mining”) and Patagonia Gold PLC (“PGP”) completed a reverse acquisition (or reverse takeover, the “RTO”) resulting in Hunt acquiring all issued shares of common stock of PGP in exchange for common shares of Hunt on the basis of 10.76 Hunt
shares for each PGP share. Hunt issued 254,355,192 common shares to the shareholders of PGP representing an ownership interest of approximately 80%. The operating name of Hunt Mining Corp. was changed to Patagonia Gold Corp. See Note 24
in the notes to the condensed interim consolidated financial statements of the Company for the period ended March 31, 2020 for more information regarding the reverse acquisition.
Patagonia is a mineral exploration and production company incorporated on January 10, 2006 under the laws of Alberta, Canada and,
together with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the exploration of mineral properties and exploitation of mineral resources and mineral reserves in the Santa Cruz, Rio Negro and Chubut Provinces of Argentina.
Effective November 6, 2013, the Company relocated from the Province of Alberta to the Province of British Columbia. The Company’s
registered office is located at Suite 2200, 885 West Georgia Street, Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6C 3E8. The Company’s head office is located at Av. Del Libertador 498, Piso 26, C1001ABR, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The Company’s activities include the exploration for and production of minerals from properties in Argentina. See
Note 7 in the notes to the condensed interim consolidated financial statements of the Company for the period ended March 31, 2020 for more information regarding the mineral properties. On the basis of information to
date, properties where it has not yet been determined if economically recoverable ore reserves exist are classified as exploration-stage. Properties where economically recoverable ore reserves exist and are being exploited are classified as
production-stage. The underlying value of the mineral properties is entirely dependent upon the existence of reserves, the ability of the Company to obtain the necessary financing to complete development and upon future profitable production or a
sale of these properties.
On some properties, ongoing production and sales of gold and silver are being undertaken without established mineral resources or
reserves and the Company has not established the economic viability of the operations. As a result, there is increased uncertainty and economic risks of failure associated with these production activities. Despite the sale of gold and silver, these
projects remain in the exploration stage because management has not established proven or probable ore reserves required to be classified in either the development or production stage.
Results of Operations
|
|
March 31, 2020
$’000
|
|
|
March 31, 2019
$’000
|
|
|
Change
Favorable (Unfavorable)
$’000
|
|
Revenue
|
|
$
|
5,215
|
|
|
$
|
4,871
|
|
|
$
|
344
|
|
Net income (loss) for the period
|
|
$
|
357
|
|
|
$
|
(3,997
|
)
|
|
$
|
4,354
|
|
Net income (loss) per share – basic and diluted
|
|
$
|
0.00
|
|
|
$
|
(0.02
|
)
|
|
$
|
0.02
|
|
During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company earned total revenue of $5,215 compared to $4,871 during the three months ended
March 31, 2019. Gold and silver sold by the Company is attributed to Cap-Oeste, Lomada de Leiva and Martha Projects.
Cost of sales for the three months ended March 31, 2020 were $2,448 compared to $6,823 for the three months ended March 31, 2019. Cost of
sales decreased due to lower costs during the current period and inventory write-down of $2,368 recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2019 due to the close of Lomada and putting Cap-Oeste on care and maintenance.
The Company incurred administrative expenses of $1,115 during the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to $2,312 during the three
months ended March 31, 2019. The decrease in administrative expenses was due to the termination payments made during the three months ended March 31, 2019 for the close of Lomada and putting Cap-Oeste on care and maintenance.
The Company incurred exploration expenses of $694 during the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to $842 during the three months
ended March 31, 2019.
The Company incurred interest expense of $717 during the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to $431 during the three months ended
March 31, 2019. The increase in interest expense was a result of the debt assumed as part of the reverse acquisition during 2019.
The net income for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was $357 compared to net loss of $3,997 for the three months ended March 31,
2019. The increase in net income was due to higher gross profit and lower exploration costs and administrative expenses.
Basic and diluted net income per share was $Nil during the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to net loss per share of $0.02
during the three months ended March 31, 2019.
Cap-Oeste
Cap-Oeste produced a total of 1,492 oz AuEq (1,049 oz Au and 41,377 oz Ag) during the three months ended March 31, 2020, compared to
2,955 oz AuEq (2,323 oz Au and 53,500 oz Ag) during the three months ended March 31, 2019. The cash costs of production for the three months ended March 31, 2019 were US$743/oz1 and US$820/oz1 including depreciation and
amortization. Cap-Oeste generated revenues of $3,447 during the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to $3,606 during the three months ended March 31, 2019. The decrease in production and revenues was due to putting Cap-Oeste on care and
maintenance in February 2019.
Lomada
Lomada produced a total of 888 ounces of gold during the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to 825 ounces during the three months
ended March 31, 2019. The cash costs of production for the three months ended March 31, 2020 were US$548/oz1 and US$656/oz1 including depreciation and amortization. Lomada generated revenues of $1,337 during the three months
ended March 31, 2020 compared to $1,265 during the three months ended March 31, 2019. The increase in production and revenues was due to slight improvement in recovery and higher prices.
Martha and La Josefina Projects
Martha produced a total of 356 oz AuEq (49 oz Au and 29,838 oz Ag) during the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to 298 oz AuEq
(37 oz Au and 22,205 oz Ag) during the three months ended March 31, 2019. The cash costs of production during the three months ended March 31, 2020 were US$1,421/oz1 and US$1,601/oz1 including depreciation and amortization.
Martha generated revenues of $431 during the three months ended March 31, 2020.
The Company incurred exploration expenses of $40 during the three months ended March 31, 2020. The exploration expenses consisted
primarily of salaries and fuel.
These assets were acquired during the reverse acquisition in 2019 and hence do not include comparatives for the three months ended March
31, 2019.
Calcatreu Project
Exploration expense during the three months ended March 31, 2020 was $247 compared to $604 during the three months ended March 31, 2019.
Exploration expenses decreased as the Company had finished a drilling program during the three months ended March 31, 2019, which was started at the end of 2018.
Argentina, Uruguay and Chile
This segment includes the results of La Manchuria project, La Sarita project, San José Project (Uruguay) and the Lomada Project.
Exploration expense during the three months ended March 31, 2020 was $266 compared to $238 during the three months ended March 31, 2019.
Administrative expense during the three months ended March 31, 2020 was $672 compared to $2,007 during the three months ended March 31,
2019. The decrease in administrative expenses was due to the termination payments made during the three months ended March 31, 2019 for the close of Lomada and putting Cap-Oeste on care and maintenance.
Interest expense during the three months ended March 31, 2020 was of $188 compared to $283 during the three months ended March 31, 2019.
The decrease in interest expense was due to the reduction in loans.
United Kingdom
Administrative expense during the three months ended March 31, 2020 was $154 compared to $209 during the three months ended March 31,
2019. Administrative expenses decreased as the Company incurred additional costs related to the reverse acquisition during the three months ended March 31, 2019.
_______________________
1 See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures
Interest expense during the three months ended March 31, 2020 was of $199 compared to $148 during the three months ended March 31, 2019.
The increase in interest expense was due to the additional loan received from Cantomi, a company owned and controlled by the Company’s Non-Executive Chairman, Carlos J. Miguens.
North America
This segment includes the results of Patagonia Gold Corp (“PGC”), Patagonia Gold Canada Inc, 1494716 Alberta Ltd.
(“AL”) and Hunt Gold USA LLC (“HGU”). These entities are holding companies and do not generate any revenues. PGC, AL and HBU were acquired as part of the reverse acquisition during 2019 and their results of operations prior to the reverse
acquisition are not incorporate in the three months ended March 31, 2019.
Administrative expense during the three months ended March 31, 2020 was $178 compared to $18 during the three months ended March 31,
2019. The increase in administrative expenses was a result of the operations of new entities acquired in the reverse acquisition.
Interest expense during the three months ended March 31, 2020 was of $330 compared to $Nil during the three months ended March 31, 2019.
The increase in interest expense was a result of debts assumed in the reverse acquisition during the year.
Cash flow discussion for the three month period ended March 31, 2020 and 2019
The Company generated $1,328 of cash from operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to $2,271 of cash used
in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2019. The increase in cash from operating activities was mainly due to the increase in net income.
Cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was $257 compared to $313 for the three months ended March
31, 2019. The cash was used to purchase property, plant and equipment during the three months ended March 31, 2020.
Cash used in financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was $566 compared to $2,279 of cash generated from financing
activities during the three months ended March 31, 2019. The decrease in cash from financing activities was due to repayment of bank indebtedness during the period which was partially offset by additional loans from related parties.
Financial Position
Cash
The Company has cash on hand of $699 as of March 31, 2020 compared to $685 as of December 31, 2019.
Receivables
The Company's current accounts receivable increased to $1,913 as at March 31, 2020 compared to $1,516 as at December 31, 2019. The
increase of $397 or 26% is attributed to the increase of Value added tax ("VAT") recoverable.
Inventory
The Company's inventory increased to $4,127 as at March 31, 2020 compared to $3,347 as at December 31, 2019. The increase of $780 or 23%
is attributed to timing as part of the inventory was sold at the beginning of April 2020.
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment decreased from $10,508 as at December 31, 2019 to $10,338 as at March 31, 2020.
Bank indebtedness
The Company's bank indebtedness decreased to $11,578 as at March 31, 2020 compared to $14,989 as at December 31, 2019. This decrease was
a result of paying down the balance owing for the lines of credit.
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
The Company’s accounts payable and accrued liabilities decreased slightly to $5,956 as at March 31, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019
balance of $5,992.
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities with related parties
The Company’s accounts payable and accrued liabilities with related parties increased slightly to $6,842 as at March 31, 2020 compared to
December 31, 2019 balance of $6,717.
Long term debt with related parties
The Company’s current portion of long-term debt with related parties is $13,120 as of March 31, 2020 and the non-current portion is
$1,470. Comparatively as of December 31, 2019, current portion of long-term debt with related parties was $Nil and the non-current portion was 11,708.
The increase in the current portion of long-term debt with related parties is due to a timing difference on the maturities of the loans
and the increase in loan payable balances as a result of interest accretion. Also, the increase is attributable to the funds drawn under the existing loan facility with Cantomi.
In February 2019, the Company announced that its largest shareholder, Cantomi, a company owned and controlled by the Company’s
Non-Executive Chairman, Carlos J. Miguens, had provided a two year $15,000 loan facility that will be utilized to fund the Company’s activities going forward, while the review of the Cap-Oeste underground option is ongoing together with the
Feasibility Study of its flagship Calcatreu project. As of March 31, 2020, the balance of this loan was $10,458 (December 31, 2019 - $7,908) which is included in the current portion of the debt with related parties.
Mineral Properties
The following is a summary of the Company’s operations, together with an update on exploration
activities for the year to date. Except as otherwise noted, Donald J. Birak, independent geologist and Registered Member of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (“SME”) and Fellow of the
Australasian Institute for Mining and Metallurgy (“AusIMM”), has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained herein.
Calcatreu Project
The Company’s principal project, Calcatreu, is located in south central Rio Negro Province approximately 80 km south west of the town of
Jacobacci. Calcatreu is located in the Jurassic-aged Somuncura Massif along the NW to SE-oriented, regional-scale Gastre Fault System; a highly prospective belt of Mesozoic-aged rocks and structures and base and precious metal mineral deposits
occurring in both the provinces of Chubut and Rio Negro. The massif is similar in geologic character to the larger Deseado Massif in the province of Santa Cruz to the south. Patagonia Gold has also recently acquired new concessions, totaling more
than 100,000 hectares (“ha) along this belt in Rio Negro province. Calcatreu is a gold and silver project acquired in January 2018 through the acquisition of Minera Aquiline Argentina SA, a subsidiary of Pan American Silver and the Company’s
immediate aim is to commence a drilling program to increase the existing resources and advance the project to feasibility study stage during 2020. Precious metal mineralization in the Somuncura Massif, like that on the Company’s Calcatreu property,
is largely epithermal in character within quartz-rich veins, vein clusters, stockworks and as disseminations. Sulfide minerals are ubiquitous in the mineral deposits as well as a suite of temporally- and spatially- related gangue minerals typical
of epithermal deposits in the massif and elsewhere. More specifically, the gold and silver deposits on the Company’s properties are classified as low- and intermediate-sulfidation styles of epithermal deposits.
The Calcatreu Deposit is a low sulfidation, epithermal gold and silver system with mineralization outcropping at surface. Ore reserves
have not yet been established to assess the technical and economic viability of the project’s current mineralized material though the Company has plans to do so. As of December 31, 2018, Calcatreu’s mineralized material amounts to 9.8 million
tonnes (approximately 10.8 short tons) with average gold and silver grades of 2.11 and 19.83 grams per tonne, respectively (0.062 ounces per ton of gold and 0.58 ounces per ton of silver).
A geophysical survey, consisting of 20 lines totaling 46.5km, was commissioned by the Company and covered the area between Castro Sur (to
the north) and Veta (vein) 49 (to the south). Its objective was to detect the presence of hidden NNE-trending dilational fault and vein sections, similar to those at Veta 49, or any other structure with exploration potential for the discovery of
new mineralization in the immediate vicinity of the Veta 49 / Nelson deposits, which comprise the current mineralized material at Calcatreu. The survey resulted in new target definition and ranking that will help guide the Company’s new exploration
and definition work.
As result, a drill program consisting of several geophysical-based drill targets was designed. The first, and main, part of the drill
program consisted of testing covered conceptual geophysical targets, whereas the last few drill holes were focused on expanding the known mineralization at Veta 49, Belen and Castro Sur, by extrapolating its trend and plunge.
The exploration program during 2019 was mostly focused in surface work, a total of 41.28 linear kilometers of pole-dipole ground induced
polarization and resistivity (“IP/Res”) geophysical surveying was conducted over the main Nelson targets and Castro Norte, Fiero, Sabrina and Viuda de Castro areas, plus 121.5 linear kilometers of gradient array IP over Nelson, Sabrina and Mariano.
Further, 1,687.2 km of ground magnetics, covering 55.44 sq km, were completed on the project covering several, known mineralized zones, including the main Veta 49 and Nelson. The objective was to identify non outcropping areas with potential to
host mineralization in dilatational jogs, blind structures and other geologic settings.
Mapping and sampling, of several areas, was conducted, including the Viuda de Castro, Trinidad, La Cruz, Nelson extension, Piche, La
Olvidada and Epu-Peni targets. A total of 254 new rock chips samples were taken, plus 81 new channel samples. Approximately 50% of the core of the project has been relogged; including up to 80 holes at Veta 40 and Belen.
A rotary air blast (“RAB”) drilling campaign and channel (sawn) sampling was in progress during 2020 where all the activities were paused
due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cap-Oeste Project
Cap-Oeste is located within a structural corridor extending six kilometers from the La Pampa prospect in the northwest to the Tango
prospect in the southeast. The Cap-Oeste deposit has an identified and delineated strike extent of 1.2 kilometers. Cap-Oeste has been on care and maintenance since February 2019.
Production from the existing heap leach pad continued during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and yielded a total of
1,492 gold equivalent ounces (“AuEq ozs”) comprised of 1,049 ounces of gold and 41,377 ounces of silver. The cash costs for the three months were $743/oz2 and $820/oz2 including depreciation and amortization. A total of 2,141 AuEq ounces (1,559 Au and 51,542 Ag) were sold at an average gross price of $1,610 per ounce2 AuEq during the three months ended March 31, 2020.
The Company has initiated studies to assess the potential technical and economic viability of extracting a portion of the current
mineralized material at Cap-Oeste. The Company is now focused on evaluating the development of this higher-grade part by underground mining. The Company is expecting quotations with respect to potential construction of an underground mine in
Cap-Oeste. Material processing options are being considered and may include utilizing the Company’s flotation facilities are Martha, about 100 kms to the southeast of Cap-Oeste. The Company has successfully carried out bulk metallurgical tests in
the Martha process plant, obtaining favorable results.
The Company has an asset retirement obligation for reclamation costs for Cap-Oeste Project of $0.1 million as of March 31, 2020.
Lomada de Leiva Project (“Lomada”)
The Lomada mine was closed in May 2016 while production from the ongoing leaching continued through 2019, though at a reduced output.
Given that the ore from the Lomada open pit mine was originally placed on the heap leach pad without crushing, the Company decided to return to Lomada to reprocess this ore. However, in mid-February 2019 the Company took the decision to cease
operations and proceed with the closure of Lomada. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company was working on re-handling material of leach pad to regenerate the solution percolation and generate new channels of circulation of
solution.
During the three months ended March 31, 2020, Lomada produced 888 ounces of gold. The cash costs for the three months were $548/oz2
and $656/oz2 including depreciation and amortization. A total of 857 ounces of Au were sold at an average gross price of $1,560 per ounce2 Au during the three months ended March 31, 2020.
_______________________
2 See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures
The Company has prepared an update to the closure plan presented and approved by the provincial authorities in 2017. The Company received
the final approval in November 2019 and started with the works of remediation on the end of 2019. The work on the remediation had been halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In October 2020, the Company received a preliminary Environmental Permit
(“Permit”) for a restart of mining and new leaching operations at its Lomada mine in the western part of the Santa Cruz Province of Argentina. Patagonia applied for the Permit in August 2020.
The Company has an asset retirement obligation for reclamation costs for the Lomada de Leiva Project of $1.8 million as of March 31,
2020.
Exploration Update
Exploration during 2020 year-to-date consisted mainly of regional reconnaissance, geological mapping, sampling, geophysics and drilling
carried out at Rio Negro and Santa Cruz. The geophysical surveys were Ground Magnetics and Pole-Dipole Induced Polarization and Resistivity (“IP/Res”). During 2020, exploration drilling in Argentina has been concentrated at Calcatreu, and the
properties in Santa Cruz province.
Mina Angela
On August 13, 2019, the Company announced an offer letter agreement with Latin Metals Inc. to acquire its Mina Angela property. The Mina
Angela property is situated in the Somuncura Massif of southern Argentina and is comprised of 44 individual claims located approximately 50 km east-southeast of Patagonia’s 100% owned Calcatreu gold project. Pan American Silver’s Navidad silver and
base metal deposit is located 45 km further to the south-southeast of Mina Angela. In March 2020, Patagonia extended the period by which it must enter into the definitive agreement with a $100 thousand payment to Latin Metals; $50 thousand of which
was applied to extend the period to enter into the definitive agreement and $50 thousand of which was a partial prepayment of the first earn-in payment to be made under the definitive agreement.
On September 15, 2020, the Company entered into a definitive option agreement with Latin Metals Inc., which granted the Company an
irrevocable option to acquire a 100% interest in the Mina Angela property. Upon signing of the definitive agreement, the Company paid $200 thousand representing the balance of the first earn-in payment. It is expected that the Company will pay the
second earn-in payment of $250 thousand within the next six months if it exercises the option to acquire the Mina Angela property. A further and final payment of $500 thousand is expected to be paid within 30 days of verification that the legal
restrictions preventing development of mining activity in the Chubut Province and at the Mina Angela property have been lifted in such a manner that the Company thereafter has the ability to perform exploration and exploitation mining activities on
the Mina Angela property. In addition, Latin Metals will be entitled to receive a 1.25% Net Smelter Royalty from future productions, half of which can be repurchased by the Company for $1 million.
La Manchuria Project
In addition to its current mineral resources, the La Manchuria Project is believed to be prospective for the discovery of new gold and
silver mineralization. Exploration work continued with mapping and rock chip sampling over an area of approximately 2,000 hectares (“ha”) of the total project’s property size. Veinlets and narrow breccia zones, indicative of hydrothermal activity,
were found at the Magali zone. Anomalous gold values were reported from the Cecilia zone. As a result of these favorable results, a new drill program for La Manchuria, of 2,000m in 14 holes is planned to test geophysical anomalies and to test gold
anomalies generated from surface rock chip sampling.
Sarita Project
The Sarita Project, located in the SW part of the Deseado Massif approximately 10 km NW of the Company’s Martha mine and mill, hosts a widespread system of banded, low sulphidation Au-Ag veins, encompassing a small rhyolitic dome complex. Geologically, the area displays very similar structural and
stratigraphic characteristics to the Company’s Martha project with Ag-rich, polymetallic, vein-hosted, intermediate sulphidation mineralization. The banded, silver- and gold-bearing quartz veins and quartz vein breccias occur within a set of
NNW-SSE striking normal faults and constitute an extensive mineralized vein system, with more than 12 km in total outcropping length. Precious and base metal mineralization has been recognized in quartz veins and vein breccias up to 3 meters wide
at surface, composed of quartz and sulphides. Rock chips from discrete vein structures or aligned float have returned anomalous gold samples with up to 83.4 g/t Au and up to 15,444 g/t Ag, in separate samples. To date 16 diamond drill holes have
been drilled for 1,754 m targeting the vein mineralization. Geochemical results from drilling show gold and silver anomalies. Due to poor ground conditions encountered during drilling, core recovery in some of the veins was poor and Au and Ag
mineralization may have not been recovered. Other exploration activities at Sarita included geophysical surveys and drilling. Geophysical anomalies were identified by IP/Res lines [7.1 km] and by detailed ground magnetics [220 hectares] over
different targets areas.
A proposal for testing those targets by drilling was defined and shallow geochemical testing, by RAB drilling, comprised 198 drill holes
in eight targets (Phase I: May 2019, 81 holes; Phase II: September 2019, 117 holes).
Martha Project
The Martha Project (“Martha” or “Mina Martha”) is located in the Province of Santa Cruz, Argentina. The closest community is the town of
Gobernador Gregores, situated approximately 50 road kilometers (km) to the west-southwest of Martha. The property is the site of past exploration for, and surface and underground mining and recovery of, silver and gold from epithermal veins and
vein breccias, previously operated by Coeur Mining Inc. (formerly, Coeur d’Alene Mine Corp.) and Yamana Inc.
The Company acquired Martha as part of its RTO of Hunt Mining Corp. (“Hunt”) in 2019. The land package at Martha consists of
approximately 7,850 ha of concessions, various buildings and facilities, surface and underground mining and support equipment, a 480 tonne per day (maximum) crushing, grinding and flotation plant, tailings facility, various stockpiles and waste
dumps, employee living and cafeteria quarters, and miscellaneous physical materials. In addition, the Company has access to surface estancia (“ranch”) lands surrounding the mine and mill site that are approximately 35,700 ha in size.
Ongoing production at the Martha Project is being undertaken without established ore reserves and the Company has not established the
technical and economic viability of the Martha Project. As a result, there is increased uncertainty and economic risk of failure associated with these production activities.
The property was purchased in 2016 by Cerro Cazador SA (CCSA), an Argentine subsidiary of Hunt, from an Argentine
subsidiary of Coeur Mining Inc. (Coeur). The intent to purchase was announced February 10, 2016 and closed May 11, 2016 as disclosed by the Company on its website (www.patagoniagold.com). The processing plant
at the Martha Project has an estimated useful life of 8 years as it is anticipated that this plant will be used to process mineral from Cap-Oeste underground, Martha Project and from La Josefina Project. Royal Gold Inc. holds a 2% Net Smelter
Return (NSR) royalty on all production from the Martha property; the obligation for which transferred from Coeur to the Company (www.royalgold.com). In addition, the provincial government holds a 3% pit-head
royalty from future production.
In late 2019, a plan for reviewing near-mine targets (<5 km away from the mill) was defined. Those remaining targets consist of
outcropping veins-veinlets. They included Veta del Medio System, Noroeste, Ivana, Martha Oeste, Martha Norte, Futuro and Sugar Hill among the mains. After encouraging results from sawn-channels (up to 1,000 g/t Ag) at Veta del Medio System, a RAB
drill program was carried out to test mineralization at shallow depths. A total of 65 drill holes (1,397.4 m; up to 25 m depth) tested several targets. Highly anomalous drill intercepts, up to 1 m wide and grading 7,700 g/t Ag, were returned from
the Veta del Medio Norte which is being considered for follow-up core drilling. Exploration continues to focus on remaining targets by combining systematic sawn-channelling, ground magnetics surveying and new drilling. During 2020, a total of
103.2 kilometers of new ground magnetics surveying was completed at Martha.
The Company has an asset retirement obligation for reclamation costs for the Mina Martha Project of $0.9 million as of March 31, 2020.
La Josefina Project
La Josefina is situated about 450 km northwest of the city of Rio Gallegos, in the Santa Cruz province of Argentina within a scarcely
populated steppe-like region known as Patagonia. The La Josefina property occupies 52,800 hectares and makes up approximately 90% of all meters drilled by the Company. The La Josefina Project consists of mineral rights composed by an area of 528
square kilometers established in 1994 as a Mineral Reserve held by Fomicruz. The La Josefina Project comprises 16 Manifestations of Discovery totaling 52,767 hectares which are partially covered by 399 tenements.
In March 2007, the Company (via a subsidiary of Hunt) acquired the exploration and development rights to the La Josefina project from
Fomento Minero de Santa Cruz Sociedad del Estado (“Fomicruz”). In July 2007, the Company entered into an agreement (subsequently amended) with Fomicruz which provides that, in the event that a positive feasibility study is completed on the La
Josefina property, a Joint Venture Corporation (“JV Corporation”) would be formed by the Company and Fomicruz. The Company would own 81% of the joint venture company and Fomicruz would own the remaining 19%. Fomicruz has the option to earn up to a
49% participating interest in the JV Corporation by reimbursing the Company an equivalent amount, up to 49%, of the exploration investment made by the Company. The Company has the right to buy back any increase in Fomicruz’s ownership interest in
the JV Corporation at a purchase price of USD$200,000 per each percentage interest owned by Fomicruz down to its initial ownership interest of 19%; the Company can also purchase 10% of the Fomicruz’s initial 19% JV Corporation ownership interest by
negotiating a purchase price with Fomicruz. Under the agreement, the Company had until the end of 2019 to complete cumulative exploration expenditures of $18 million and determine if it will enter into production on the property. At December 31,
2019, the Company had incurred approximately $20 million and is in current discussions with Fomicruz to develop a plan for production. In October 2019, the agreement was extended until April 30, 2021 which period may be extended for an additional
one-year term.
During 2020, a total of 521 km of ground magnetics surveying was completed in the main part of the project. The survey was designed to assist with
future exploration target generation comprehend the magnetic signature of the project and be able to extend that concept to other areas.
La Valenciana Project
La Valenciana is located on the central-north area of the Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. The project encompasses an area of
approximately 29,600 ha and is contiguous to the Company’s La Josefina property to the east. The La Valenciana project is comprised of 11 MDs covering segments of Estancia Cañadón Grande, Estancia Flecha Negra, Estancia Las Vallas, Estancia La
Florentina, Estancia La Valenciana and Estancia La Modesta (inactive ranches). In La Valenciana, exploration has been limited, with more than half of the surface without systematic exploration. Fomicruz carried out preliminary works defining a main
vein system of low sulfidation epithermal style with gold and silver values accompanied by variable amounts of base metals. Exploration and subsequent reconnaissance sampling by CCSA added other, secondary targets and structures combining a total
of 5.70 line-km of mapped veins and stockworks. The limited exploration to date, alteration features and associated structures, and partial coverage by probable post-mineral units suggest that there is potential for discovery of new mineralization
on the property. A new exploration program to define new sites of mineralization, including geophysical surveys and shallow drilling in new and known target areas and an intensive prospecting and reconnaissance sampling in the whole block of mining
properties, is being considered.
Bajo Pobre Property
The Bajo Pobre property covers 3,190 hectares and is mainly on the Estancia Bajo Pobre. The property is located 90 kilometers south of
the town of Las Heras. No exploration activity has taken place on the Bajo Pobre Property and no exploration activity is planned for the immediate future.
El Gateado Property
In March 2006, CCSA acquired the right to conduct exploration on the El Gateado property through a claim staking process for a period of
at least 1,000 days, commencing after the Government issues a formal claim notice, and retain 100% ownership of any mineral deposit found within. El Gateado is a 10,000-hectare exploration concession filed with the Santa Cruz Provincial mining
authority. The El Gateado property is located in the north-central part of Santa Cruz province, contiguous to La Josefina on the east.
The Company has not yet received a formal claim notice pertaining to the El Gateado property. Should a mineral deposit be discovered, the
company has the exclusive option to file for mining rights on the property. The surface rights of the El Gateado claim are held by the following Ranches, Estancia Los Ventisqueros, Estancia La Primavera, Estancia La Virginia and Estancia Piedra
Labrada. The El Gateado claims are filed with the government under file #406.776/DPS/06.
Mineral resources have not yet been defined on the El Gateado property. No recent exploration activity has taken place on El Gateado
Property and no exploration activity is planned for the immediate future.
Qualified Persons
The scientific and technical information contained herein has been reviewed and approved by Donald J. Birak, an independent geologist.
Segment Information
All of the Company's operations are in the mineral properties exploration industry with its principal business activity in mineral
exploration. The Company conducts its activities primarily in Argentina. All of the Company's long-lived assets are located in Argentina.
The Company’s net income/(loss) and its geographic allocation of total assets and total liabilities may be summarized as follow:
For the three months ended March 31, 2020
|
|
|
|
Lomada
Project
|
|
|
Cap- Oeste Project
|
|
|
Calcatreu Project
|
|
|
Martha and La Josefina Projects
|
|
|
Argentina Uruguay and Chile
|
|
|
UK
|
|
|
North America
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
Revenue
|
|
$
|
1,337
|
|
|
$
|
3,447
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
431
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
5,215
|
|
Cost of sales
|
|
|
(500
|
)
|
|
|
(1,599
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(349
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(2,448
|
)
|
Gross profit (loss)
|
|
$
|
837
|
|
|
$
|
1,848
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
82
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
2,767
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expense
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exploration expense
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(141
|
)
|
|
$
|
(247
|
)
|
|
$
|
(40
|
)
|
|
$
|
(266
|
)
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(694
|
)
|
Administrative expense
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(51
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(672
|
)
|
|
|
(154
|
)
|
|
|
(178
|
)
|
|
|
(1,055
|
)
|
Depreciation expense
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(4
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(31
|
)
|
|
|
(25
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(60
|
)
|
Share-based payments
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(85
|
)
|
|
|
(85
|
)
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(188
|
)
|
|
|
(199
|
)
|
|
|
(330
|
)
|
|
|
(717
|
)
|
Total operating expense
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(141
|
)
|
|
$
|
(302
|
)
|
|
$
|
(40
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,157
|
)
|
|
$
|
(378
|
)
|
|
$
|
(593
|
)
|
|
$
|
(2,611
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income/(expense)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
1
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
54
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
55
|
|
Gain/(loss) on foreign exchange
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
237
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(411
|
)
|
|
|
(660
|
)
|
|
|
829
|
|
|
|
(5
|
)
|
Accretion expense
|
|
|
(104
|
)
|
|
|
(8
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(50
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(162
|
)
|
Realized gain (loss) on investment
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
728
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
728
|
|
Total other income/(expense)
|
|
$
|
(104
|
)
|
|
$
|
(8
|
)
|
|
$
|
238
|
|
|
$
|
(50
|
)
|
|
$
|
371
|
|
|
$
|
(660
|
)
|
|
$
|
829
|
|
|
$
|
616
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income/(loss) – before income tax
|
|
$
|
733
|
|
|
$
|
1,699
|
|
|
$
|
(64
|
)
|
|
$
|
(8
|
)
|
|
$
|
(786
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,038
|
)
|
|
$
|
236
|
|
|
$
|
772
|
|
Income tax/(benefit)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(17
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(398
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(415
|
)
|
Net income/(loss)
|
|
$
|
733
|
|
|
$
|
1,699
|
|
|
$
|
(91
|
)
|
|
$
|
(8
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,184
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,038
|
)
|
|
$
|
236
|
|
|
$
|
357
|
|
For the three months ended March 31, 2019
|
|
|
|
Lomada Project
|
|
|
Cap- Oeste Project
|
|
|
Calcatreu Project
|
|
|
Martha and La Josefina Projects
|
|
|
Argentina Uruguay and Chile
|
|
|
UK
|
|
|
North America
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
|
$’000
|
|
Revenue
|
|
$
|
1,265
|
|
|
$
|
3,606
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
4,871
|
|
Cost of sales
|
|
|
(1,616
|
)
|
|
|
(5,207
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(6,823
|
)
|
Gross profit (loss)
|
|
$
|
(351
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,601
|
)
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(1,952
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expense
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exploration expense
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(604
|
)
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(238
|
)
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(842
|
)
|
Administrative expense
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(31
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(2,007
|
)
|
|
|
(209
|
)
|
|
|
(18
|
)
|
|
|
(2,265
|
)
|
Depreciation expense
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(5
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(17
|
)
|
|
|
(25
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(47
|
)
|
Share-based payments
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(21
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(21
|
)
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(283
|
)
|
|
|
(148
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(431
|
)
|
Total operating expense
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(640
|
)
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(2,545
|
)
|
|
$
|
(403
|
)
|
|
$
|
(18
|
)
|
|
$
|
(3,606
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income/(expense)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
28
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
28
|
|
Gain/(loss) on foreign exchange
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
26
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(35
|
)
|
|
|
(350
|
)
|
|
|
319
|
|
|
|
(40
|
)
|
Accretion expense
|
|
|
(12
|
)
|
|
|
(9
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(21
|
)
|
Total other income/(expense)
|
|
$
|
(12
|
)
|
|
$
|
(9
|
)
|
|
$
|
26
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(7
|
)
|
|
$
|
(350
|
)
|
|
$
|
319
|
|
|
$
|
(33
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income/(loss) – before income tax
|
|
$
|
(363
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,610
|
)
|
|
$
|
(614
|
)
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(2,552
|
)
|
|
$
|
(753
|
)
|
|
$
|
301
|
|
|
$
|
(5,591
|
)
|
Income tax/(benefit)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,594
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,594
|
|
Net income/(loss)
|
|
$
|
(363
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,610
|
)
|
|
$
|
(614
|
)
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(958
|
)
|
|
$
|
(753
|
)
|
|
$
|
301
|
|
|
$
|
(3,997
|
)
|
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At March 31, 2020, the Company had a working capital deficiency of $31,068 as compared to a working capital deficiency of $22,484 at
December 31, 2019. The working capital change is due to the Company’s reclassification of debt with related parties from long-term liability to current liability in the amount of $13,120.
The Company’s capital management objectives are:
• to ensure the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern;
• to fund projects from raising capital from equity placements rather than long-term borrowings;
• to increase the value of the assets of the business; and
• to provide an adequate return to shareholders in the future when new or existing exploration assets
are taken into production.
These objectives will be achieved by maintaining and adding value to existing extraction projects and identifying new exploration
projects, adding value to these projects and ultimately taking them through to production and cash flow, either with partners or by the Company’s means.
The Company sets the amount of capital in proportion to its overall financing structure (i.e. equity and financial liabilities). The
Company manages the capital structure and makes adjustments to it in the light of changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets. In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may adjust the
number of dividends paid to shareholders in the future, return capital to shareholders or issue new shares.
In February 2019, the Company announced that its largest shareholder, Cantomi, a company owned and controlled by the Company’s
Non-Executive Chairman, Carlos J. Miguens, had provided a two year $15,000 loan facility that will be utilized to fund the Company’s activities going forward, while the review of the Cap-Oeste underground option is ongoing together with the
Feasibility Study of its flagship Calcatreu project. As of March 31, 2020, there is $10,458 owing under the loan facility
The Company also has access to operating lines of credit. As at March 31, 2020, the Company had drawn $11,578 against the credit facilities. The lines of
credit had an original maturity date of June 30, 2020 and were subsequently renewed with a January 31, 2021 maturity date.
On October 30, 2020, the Company entered into an agreement with Tim Hunt to convert an aggregate of $10,000 of outstanding debt into
44,040,277 common shares of the Company at a price per share that is equal to CAD $0.30. The converted debt includes $4,822 of principal and accrued interest and $ 5,178 in accounts payable in respect of interest, rent and administration expenses
payable. The balance of $1,458 owing to Tim Hunt is expected to be settled in full by December 10, 2020 by a cash payment of $720 plus 7% accrued interest.
Off-balance sheet arrangements
As at March 31, 2020, the Company had no material off-balance sheet arrangements such as guarantee contracts, contingent interest
in assets transferred to an entity, derivative instruments obligations or any obligations that trigger financing, liquidity, market or credit risk to us.
COVID-19
The recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus, specifically identified as “COVID-19”, has resulted in governments worldwide enacting
emergency measures to combat the spread of the virus. These measures, which include the implementation of travel bans, self-imposed quarantine periods and social distancing, have caused material disruption to businesses globally resulting in an
economic slowdown. Global equity markets have experienced significant volatility and weakness. Governments and central banks have reacted with significant monetary and fiscal interventions designed to stabilize economic conditions. The duration and
impact of the COVID-19 outbreak is unknown at this time, as is the efficacy of the government and central bank interventions.
Additionally, while the potential economic impact brought by, and the duration of the COVID-19
pandemic is difficult to assess or predict, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global financial markets may reduce our ability to access capital, which could negatively impact our short-term and long-term liquidity. The ultimate impact of
the COVID-19 pandemic is highly uncertain and subject to change. We do not yet know the full extent of potential delays or impacts on our business, financing or mining production activities or the ore and mining industry or the global economy as
a whole. However, these effects could have a material impact on our liquidity, capital resources, operations and business and those of the third parties on which we rely. The management and board of the Company is constantly monitoring this
situation to minimize potential losses.
With the lockdown measures implemented by the government of Argentina, the Company was forced to pause its activities for approximately
30 days. On April 2, 2020, the government declared mining as an essential service and the Company was able to resume operations at most of the sites.
Proposed Transactions
There are no proposed material transactions. However, as is typical of the mineral exploration and development industry, management
continually reviews potential merger, acquisition, investment, and joint venture transactions and opportunities that could enhance shareholder value. There is no guarantee that any contemplated transaction will be concluded.
Contractual Obligations
|
|
Payments due by period
|
|
Total
$’000
|
< 1 year
$’000
|
1-3 years
$’000
|
3-5 years
$’000
|
> 5 years
$’000
|
Long-term debt
|
|
15,090
|
|
13,222
|
|
1,768
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
TOTAL
|
$
|
15,090
|
$
|
13,222
|
$
|
1,768
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
-
|
Transactions between related parties
Details of transactions with related parties are disclosed in Note 20 of the financial statements.
Disclosure of Outstanding Share Data
On February 19, 2020, the Company announced that it has received approval from the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”) of its Notice of
Intention to Make a Normal Course Issuer Bid (the “NCIB”). Under the NCIB, the Company may purchase for cancellation up to 15,897,199 common shares (the “Shares”) (representing approximately 5% of its 317,943,990 issued and outstanding common
shares as of February 17, 2020) over a twelve month period commencing on February 21, 2020. The NCIB will expire no later than February 20, 2021. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company did not repurchase any common shares under
the NCIB. As of November 9, 2020, the Company acquired 155,000 common shares under the NCIB.
As of November 11, 2020, the Company had 361,829,267 common shares outstanding.
On September 26, 2019, the Company issued 7,650,000 stock options with an exercise price of CAD$0.065 and maturity date of September 25,
2024. These stock options vested on first anniversary of the grant date.
On August 14, 2020 the Company issued 9,600,000 stock options with an exercise price of CAD$0.16 and maturity date of August 13, 2025.
These stock options vest evenly on each of the first, second and third anniversary of the grant date.
Critical Accounting Policies and Developments
Our discussion and analysis of results of operations and financial condition are based upon our condensed interim
consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements requires us to
make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We evaluate our estimates on an ongoing basis, including those related to
provisions for uncollectible receivables, mineral reserves, inventories, asset retirement obligations, valuation of intangible assets and contingencies and litigation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other
assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results
may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. See Note 6 in the notes to the consolidated financial statements of the Company for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 for more information regarding the critical accounting judgements and estimated applied by the Company.
The accounting policies followed by the Company are set in Note 4 in the notes to the consolidated financial
statements of the Company for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018. These accounting policies conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and have been consistently applied in the
preparation of the financial statements.
See Note 5 in the notes to the condensed interim consolidated financial statements of the Company for the period ended March 31, 2020 for more
information regarding the impact of recent accounting pronouncements on the Company.
Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures
Non-GAAP financial measures are intended to provide additional information only and do not have any standard meaning prescribed by
generally accepted accounting principles. Unless otherwise noted, we present the Non-GAAP financial measures of our continuing operations in the tables below.
Cash Costs
The Company uses cash costs to evaluate the Company’s current operating performance. We believe these measures assist in understanding
the costs associated with producing gold and silver, assessing our operating performance and ability to generate free cash flow from operations and sustaining production. These measures may not be indicative of operating profit or cash flow from
operations as determined under GAAP. The Company believes that allocating cash costs to gold and silver lead based on gold and silver metal sales relative to total metal sales best allows the Company and other stakeholders to evaluate the operating
performance of the Company.
Three months ended March 31, 2020 (in 000’s, except per unit amounts)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cap-Oeste
|
|
|
Lomada de Leiva
|
|
|
Martha
|
|
Cost of sales
|
|
$
|
1,599
|
|
|
$
|
500
|
|
|
$
|
349
|
|
Less: Depreciation
|
|
|
(211
|
)
|
|
|
(107
|
)
|
|
|
(38
|
)
|
Add/(Less): Other charges and timing differences (1)
|
|
|
(279
|
)
|
|
|
94
|
|
|
|
195
|
|
Cash costs
|
|
$
|
1,109
|
|
|
$
|
487
|
|
|
$
|
506
|
|
Add: Depreciation (2)
|
|
|
114
|
|
|
|
96
|
|
|
|
64
|
|
Cash costs and depreciation
|
|
$
|
1,223
|
|
|
$
|
583
|
|
|
$
|
570
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ounces produced
|
|
|
1,492
|
|
|
|
888
|
|
|
|
356
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash costs per ounce
|
|
$
|
743
|
|
|
$
|
548
|
|
|
$
|
1,421
|
|
Cash costs and depreciation per ounce
|
|
$
|
820
|
|
|
$
|
656
|
|
|
$
|
1,601
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) These costs include expenses such as royalties, export and refinery costs, and other charges that the company does not include in cash
costs. In addition, these amounts include timing differences related to accrual basis of accounting that the company excludes from the non-GAAP measure in order to measure the cash costs.
(2) Depreciation is related to the plant, machinery, equipment and vehicles.
Average gross price per ounce sold
Average gross price per ounce sold is calculated by dividing the revenue for the relevant period by the ounces sold.
Three months ended March 31, 2020 (in 000’s, except per unit amounts)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cap-Oeste
|
|
|
Lomada de Leiva
|
|
Revenue
|
|
$
|
3,447
|
|
|
$
|
1,337
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ounces sold
|
|
|
2,141
|
|
|
|
857
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average gross price per ounce sold
|
|
$
|
1,610
|
|
|
$
|
1,560
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|