In this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, unless the context requires otherwise,
references to "
Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the exhibits attached hereto contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). Such forward-looking statements concern our anticipated results and developments in our operations in future periods, planned exploration and development of our properties, plans related to our business and other matters that may occur in the future. These statements relate to analyses and other information that are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions of management. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "estimates" or "intends", or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, include, but are not limited to:
?the progress, potential and uncertainties of our 2018-2019 rare-earth
exploration plans at our
?timing for a completed feasibility study for our
?the success of getting the necessary permits for future drill programs and future project development;
?expectations regarding our ability to raise capital and to continue our exploration plans on our properties;
?plans regarding anticipated expenditures at the
?plans outlined under the section heading "Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Plan of Operation".
Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause actual events or results to differ from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation:
?risks associated with our history of losses and need for additional financing;
?risks associated with our limited operating history;
?risks associated with our properties all being in the exploration stage;
?risks associated with our lack of history in producing metals from our properties;
?risks associated with our need for additional financing to develop a producing mine, if warranted;
?risks associated with our exploration activities not being commercially successful;
?risks associated with increased costs affecting our financial condition;
?risks associated with a shortage of equipment and supplies adversely affecting our ability to operate;
?risks associated with mining and mineral exploration being inherently dangerous;
?risks associated with mineralization estimates;
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?risks associated with changes in mineralization estimates affecting the economic viability of our properties;
?risks associated with uninsured risks;
?risks associated with mineral operations being subject to market forces beyond our control;
?risks associated with fluctuations in commodity prices;
?risks associated with permitting, licenses and approval processes;
?risks associated with the governmental and environmental regulations;
?risks associated with future legislation regarding the mining industry and climate change;
?risks associated with potential environmental lawsuits;
?risks associated with our land reclamation requirements;
?risks associated with rare earth and beryllium mining presenting potential health risks;
?risks related to title in our properties
?risks related to competition in the mining and rare earth elements industries;
?risks related to economic conditions;
?risks related to our ability to manage growth;
?risks related to the potential difficulty of attracting and retaining qualified personnel;
?risks related to our dependence on key personnel;
?risks related to our
?risks related to our securities.
This list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect our forward-looking
statements. Some of the important risks and uncertainties that could affect
forward-looking statements are described further under the section heading "Item
2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" of this Quarterly Report and "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
Overview
We are a mining company engaged in the business of the acquisition, exploration
and development of mineral properties. We currently hold two eleven-year leases
with the GLO, executed in
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Rare earth elements are a group of chemically similar elements that usually are found together in nature - they are referred to as the "lanthanide series." These individual elements have a variety of characteristics that are critical in a wide range of technologies, products, and applications and are critical inputs in existing and emerging applications. Without these elements, multiple high-tech technologies would not be possible. These technologies include:
?Cell phones,
?Computer and television screens,
?Battery operated vehicles,
?Clean energy technologies, such as hybrid and electric vehicles and wind power turbines,
?Fiber optics, lasers and hard disk drives,
?Numerous defense applications, such as guidance and control systems and global positioning systems,
?Advanced water treatment technology for use in industrial, military and
?Outdoor recreation applications
Because of these applications, global demand for REE is projected to steadily
increase due to continuing growth in existing applications and increased
innovation and development of new end uses. Interest in developing resources
domestically has become a strategic necessity as there is limited production of
these elements outside of
As discussed in the filing of our Form 10-K dated
Since we are currently in the exploration stage with our Joint Venture partner, we currently do not have any producing properties and consequently, we have no current operating income or cash flow and have not generated any revenues. Further exploration will be required before a final evaluation as to the economic and practical feasibility of any of our properties is determined.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of
Other than the financial commitment with
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As of
Results of Operations
Three months ended
General & Revenue
We had no operating revenues during the three months ended
Operating expenses and resulting losses from Operations.
We accrued lease expenses payable to the GLO for the three months ended
Our general and administrative expenses for the three months ended
For the three months ended
We had losses from operations for the three months ended
We had net losses for the three months ended
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
For the three months ended
Critical Accounting Estimates
Management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. Preparation of financial statements requires management to make assumptions, estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, costs and expenses, and the related disclosures of contingencies. Management bases its estimates on various assumptions and historical experience, which are believed to be reasonable; however, due to the inherent nature of estimates, actual results may differ significantly due to changed conditions or assumptions. On a regular basis, management reviews the accounting policies, assumptions, estimates and judgments to ensure that our financial statements are fairly presented in accordance with GAAP. However, because future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty, actual results could differ from our assumptions and estimates, and such differences could be material. Management believes that the following critical accounting estimates and judgments have a significant impact on our financial statements; Valuation of options granted to Directors, Officers and consultants using the Black-Scholes model.
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