EX-99.1 2 exh_991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAG Silver Corp.

Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

(expressed in thousands of US dollars) 

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023  

 

Dated: May 9, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A copy of this report will be provided to any shareholder who requests it.

 

 

VANCOUVER OFFICE

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800 W. Pender Street

Vancouver, BC V6C 2V6

 

604 630 1399 phone

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TSX: MAG

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MAG SILVER CORP.
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of  Income and Comprehensive Income
For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022
(In thousands of US dollars, except for shares and per share amounts - Unaudited)
          
        For the three months ended  
        March 31,      March 31,  
        2023      2022  
   Note    $      $  
          
Income from equity accounted investment in Juanicipio   6    7,919    13,762 
General and administrative expenses   4    (3,272)   (2,270)
General exploration and business development        (102)   (25)
Exploration and evaluation assets written down   7    -    (10,471)
Operating income        4,545    996 
                
Interest income        564    101 
Other income   10    127    - 
Foreign exchange loss        (180)   (19)
Income before income tax        5,056    1,078 
                
Deferred income tax (expense) benefit        (343)   1,602 
Net income        4,713    2,680 
                
Other comprehensive income (loss)               
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:               
Unrealized loss on equity securities        (1)   (58)
Deferred tax benefit        -    7 
Other comprehensive loss        (1)   (51)
                
Total comprehensive income        4,712    2,629 
                
                
Basic earnings per share        0.05    0.03 
Diluted earnings per share        0.05    0.03 
                
                
Weighted average shares outstanding   9           
Basic        101,117,919    97,819,441 
Diluted        101,319,086    98,077,137 

 

See accompanying notes to the condensed interim consolidated financial statements

 

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MAG SILVER CORP.
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position  
As at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022
(In thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise stated - Unaudited)
          
    Note    March 31, 2023    December 31, 2022 
         $    $ 
Assets               
                
Current assets               
Cash        54,613    29,955 
Accounts receivable   5    2,444    708 
Prepaid expenses        1,961    1,232 
         59,018    31,895 
Non-current assets               
Investments        9    11 
Investment in Juanicipio   6    369,703    338,316 
Exploration and evaluation assets   3,7    39,947    37,259 
Property and equipment   8    331    348 
         409,990    375,934 
Total assets        469,008    407,829 
                
Liabilities               
                
Current liabilities               
Trade and other payables        2,031    2,542 
Current portion of lease obligation   8    130    121 
Flow-through premium liability   10    2,859    - 
         5,020    2,663 
Non-current liabilities               
Lease obligation   8    102    140 
Deferred income taxes        3,264    2,921 
Provision for reclamation        409    409 
Total liabilities        8,795    6,133 
                
Equity               
                
Share capital   9    612,975    559,933 
Equity reserve        19,553    18,790 
Accumulated other comprehensive income        783    784 
Deficit        (173,098)   (177,811)
Total equity        460,213    401,696 
Total liabilities and equity        469,008    407,829 
                
Commitments and contingencies   16           

 

See accompanying notes to the condensed interim consolidated financial statements

 

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MAG SILVER CORP.
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows  
For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022
(In thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise stated - Unaudited) 

          
        For the three months ended,  
        March 31,      March 31,  
        2023      2022  
   Note    $      $  
          
OPERATING ACTIVITIES               
Net income for the period        4,713    2,680 
Items not involving cash:               
Amortization of flow-through premium liability   10    (127)   - 
Depreciation and amortization   8    10    34 
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)        343    (1,602)
Exploration and evaluation assets written down   7    -    10,471 
Income from equity accounted investment in Juanicipio   6    (7,919)   (13,762)
Share-based payment expense   9    763    497 
Unrealized foreign exchange loss        175    15 
                
Movements in non-cash working capital               
Accounts receivable        (205)   (62)
Prepaid expenses        (728)   (2,290)
Trade and other payables        (131)   2,355 
Net cash used in operating activities        (3,106)   (1,664)
                
INVESTING ACTIVITIES               
Convertible note receivable   3    -    (2,403)
Exploration and evaluation expenditures   7    (2,979)   (1,291)
Investment in Juanicipio   6    (25,159)   (85)
Interest payment from loan to Juanicipio Entities   6    149    - 
Proceeds from disposition of equity securities        -    1,111 
Net cash used in investing activities        (27,989)   (2,668)
                
FINANCING ACTIVITIES               
Issuance of common shares upon exercise of stock options   9    225    - 
Issuance of common shares, net of share issue costs   9    39,472    - 
Issuance of flow-through shares, net of share issue costs   9    16,208    - 
Payment of lease obligation (principal)   8    (30)   (28)
Net cash from (used in) financing activities        55,875    (28)
                
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash        (122)   (140)
                
Increase (decrease) in cash during the period        24,658    (4,500)
Cash, beginning of period        29,955    56,748 
Cash, end of period        54,613    52,248 

 

See accompanying notes to the condensed interim consolidated financial statements

 

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MAG SILVER CORP.
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022
(In thousands of US dollars, except shares - Unaudited)
                      
                 Accumulated        
      Common shares       other        
      without par value    Equity      comprehensive         Total  
        Shares      Amount      Reserve      income (loss)      Deficit      equity  
   Note       $      $      $      $      $  
Balance, January 1, 2022        97,809,441    543,927    18,215    1,798    (196,419)   367,521 
                                    
Stock options exercised        100,678    1,399    (362)   -    -    1,037 
Stock options exercised cashless        24,247    432    (432)   -    -    - 
Restricted and performance share units converted        98,012    1,147    (1,147)   -    -    - 
Deferred share units converted        86,295    871    (871)   -    -    - 
Shares issued on acquisition of Gatling Exploration        774,643    11,212    -    -    -    11,212 
Shares issued in settlement of Gatling Exploration liability        63,492    945    85    -    -    1,030 
Share-based payment        -    -    3,302    -    -    3,302 
                                   
Transfer of gain on disposal of equity securities at FVOCI to deficit, net of tax        -    -    -    (964)   964    - 
                                    
Other comprehensive loss        -    -    -    (50)   -    (50)
Net income for the year        -    -    -    -    17,644    17,644 
Balance, December 31, 2022        98,956,808    559,933    18,790    784    (177,811)   401,696 
                                    
Stock options exercised   9    21,346    292    (67)   -    -    225 
Shares issued for cash, net of flow-through premium liability   9    3,874,450    56,761    -    -    -    56,761 
Share issue costs   9     -    (4,011)   -    -    -    (4,011)
Share-based payment   9    -    -    830    -    -    830 
                                    
Other comprehensive loss        -    -    -    (1)   -    (1)
Net income for the period        -    -    -    -    4,713    4,713 
Balance, March 31, 2023        102,852,604    612,975    19,553    783    (173,098)   460,213 
                                    
                                    
Balance, January 1, 2022        97,809,441    543,927    18,215    1,798    (196,419)   367,521 
                                    
Deferred share units converted   9    25,000    218    (218)   -    -    - 
Share-based payment   9    -    -    503    -    -    503 
Transfer of gain on disposal of equity securities at FVOCI to deficit, net of tax        -    -    -    (964)   964    - 
                                    
Other comprehensive loss        -    -    -    (51)   -    (51)
Net income for the period        -    -    -    -    2,680    2,680 
Balance, March 31, 2022        97,834,441    544,145    18,500    783    (192,775)   370,653 

 

See accompanying notes to the condensed interim consolidated financial statements

 

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MAG SILVER CORP. 

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars unless otherwise stated - Unaudited

 

1.      NATURE OF OPERATIONS

 

MAG Silver Corp. (the “Company” or “MAG”) was incorporated on April 21, 1999 and is governed by the Business Corporations Act of the Province of British Columbia. Its shares are listed on both the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada and the NYSE American, LLC in the United States of America.

 

MAG is a Canadian development and exploration company focused on becoming a top-tier silver dominant precious metals company by exploring and advancing high-grade, district scale projects in the Americas. The immediate parent of the consolidated group is MAG Silver Corp. (incorporated in British Columbia, Canada). The Company’s principal asset is a 44% interest in the Juanicipio Project (Note 6 “Investment in Juanicipio”) located in the state of Zacatecas, Mexico, which has completed construction and has started commissioning of a 4,000 tonnes per day processing plant. Juanicipio commenced concentrate production and shipped its first commercial lead and zinc concentrates in late March 2023. During this ramp-up and commissioning period, excess mineralized material from Juanicipio continues to be processed through the nearby Saucito and Fresnillo beneficiation plants (100% owned by Fresnillo Plc (“Fresnillo”)).

 

Address of registered office of the Company:

2600 – 595 Burrard Street

Vancouver, British Columbia,

Canada V7X 1L3

 

Head office and principal place of business:

770 – 800 West Pender Street

Vancouver, British Columbia,

Canada V6C 2V6

 

 

2.      MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICY INFORMATION

 

(a)Statement of compliance

 

These condensed interim consolidated financial statements (“Interim Financial Statements”) are prepared under International Accounting Standards 34 Interim Financial Reporting (“IAS 34”) in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IFRS”). They do not include all of the information required for full annual IFRS financial statements and therefore should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.

 

The accounting policies applied in the preparation of the Interim Financial Statements are consistent with those applied and disclosed in the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.

 

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MAG SILVER CORP. 

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars unless otherwise stated - Unaudited

 

These Interim Financial Statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis except for the revaluation of certain financial instruments, which are stated at their fair value.

 

These Interim consolidated financial statements were authorized for issuance by the Board of Directors of the Company on May 8, 2023.

 

(b)Significant accounting judgments and estimates

 

The Company and Juanicipio make certain significant judgments and estimates in the process of applying the Company’s accounting policies. Management believes the judgments and estimates used in these condensed interim consolidated financial statements are reasonable; however, actual results could differ from those estimates and could impact future results of operations and cash flows. The areas involving significant judgments and estimates have been set out in Note 5 of the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.

 

3.      ACQUISITION OF GATLING EXPLORATION INC.

 

On March 11, 2022, the Company entered into a Definitive Arrangement Agreement with Gatling Exploration Inc. (“Gatling”) to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Gatling with the issuance of common shares of the Company and the advancement of a Canadian dollar (“C$”) $3 million convertible note receivable. On May 20, 2022, the Company completed the acquisition of Gatling by way of a court-approved plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) (the “Transaction”), pursuant to which Gatling became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and the Company thereby acquired a 100% interest in the Larder Project (the “Larder Project”). Under the terms of the Transaction, each former Gatling shareholder received 0.0170627 of a common share of the Company in exchange for each share of Gatling held immediately prior to the Transaction. Holders of options and warrants to acquire common shares of Gatling received replacement options and warrants, respectively, entitling the holders thereof to acquire common shares of the Company, based on, and subject to, the terms of such options and warrants of Gatling, as adjusted by the plan of arrangement.

 

MAG issued a total of 774,643 common shares to the shareholders of Gatling in connection with the Transaction. The Company also issued 43,675 replacement stock options and 53,508 replacement warrants (Note 9). A portion of the liabilities of Gatling related to change of control payments to Gatling executive management was settled by the issuance of 63,492 common shares of the Company.

 

The Company has determined that the Transaction did not meet the definition of business combination under IFRS 3, Business Combinations and accordingly, has been accounted for as an asset acquisition.

 

The purchase price allocation requires management to estimate the relative fair value of identifiable assets acquired including intangible assets and liabilities assumed.

 

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MAG SILVER CORP. 

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars unless otherwise stated - Unaudited

 

The following tables summarize the fair value of the consideration given and the fair values of identified assets and liabilities recognized as a result of the Transaction.

 

Total shares issued on close:   774,643 
      
    $ 
MAG share price -C$   18.54 
USD exchange rate   0.7807 
MAG share price - US$   14.47 
      
Value of shares on close of Transaction   11,212 
Value of convertible note receivable   2,392 
Value of replacement options and warrants   85 
Transaction costs   350 
Value of consideration paid   14,039 

 

Fair value of identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed  $  
    
Assets     
Cash and cash equivalents   89 
Receivables, prepaids and deposits   115 
Exploration and evaluation assets   15,187 
Total Assets   15,391 
      
Liabilities     
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   1,315 
Lease liabilities   37 
Total Liabilities   1,352 
      
Net assets acquired   14,039 

 

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MAG SILVER CORP. 

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars unless otherwise stated - Unaudited

 

4.      GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

 

         For the three months ended  
    March 31,    March 31, 
    2023    2022 
    $    $ 
EXPENSES          
Accounting and audit   128    74 
Depreciation and amortization (see Note 8)   10    34 
Filing and transfer agent fees   267    258 
General office expenses   144    87 
Insurance   489    423 
Legal   125    53 
Management compensation and consulting fees   1,135    769 
Share-based payment expense (see Note 9)   763    497 
Shareholder relations   116    63 
Travel   95    12 
    3,272    2,270 

 

5.      ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

 

    March 31,    December 31, 
    2023    2022 
    $    $ 
Receivable from Minera Juanicipio (Notes 6 & 16)   1,853    323 
Value added tax ("IVA" and "GST")   587    382 
Other receivables   4    3 
    2,444    708 

 

6.      INVESTMENT IN JUANICIPIO

 

Minera Juanicipio was created for the purpose of holding the Juanicipio property, and is held 56% by Fresnillo and 44% by the Company. On December 27, 2021, the Company and Fresnillo created Equipos Chaparral in the same ownership proportions (Fresnillo 56% / MAG 44%) for the purpose of holding the Juanicipio plant and mining equipment, to be leased to Minera Juanicipio. Minera Juanicipio and Equipos Chaparral are collectively referred to herein as “Juanicipio,” and in reference to the project, the “Juanicipio Project.”

 

Juanicipio is governed by a shareholders’ agreement and by corporate by-laws. All costs relating to Juanicipio are required to be shared by the Company and Fresnillo pro-rata based on their ownership interests in Juanicipio, and if either party does not fund pro-rata, their ownership interest will be diluted in accordance with the shareholders’ agreement and by-laws.

 

Fresnillo is the operator of Juanicipio, and with its affiliates, beneficially owns 9,314,877 common shares of the Company as at March 31, 2023, as publicly reported.

 

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MAG SILVER CORP. 

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars unless otherwise stated - Unaudited

The Company has recorded its Investment in Juanicipio using the equity method of accounting. The recorded value of the investment includes the carrying value of the deferred exploration, mineral and surface rights, Juanicipio costs incurred by the Company, the required net cash investments to establish and maintain its 44% interest in Juanicipio, and the Company’s 44% share of income (loss) from Juanicipio.

 

Changes during the period of the Company’s investment relating to its interest in Juanicipio is detailed as follows:

 

    Three months ended    Year ended 
    March 31,    December 31, 
    2023    2022 
    $    $ 
Juanicipio Project oversight expenditures incurred 100% by MAG   155    719 
Cash contributions and advances to Juanicipio (see Note 15)   24,992    8,140 
Total for the period   25,147    8,859 
Income from equity accounted investment in Juanicipio (2)   7,919    40,767 
Interest earned net of recontributions, reclassified to accounts receivable (1)   (1,679)   (2,394)
Balance, beginning of period   338,316    291,084 
Balance, end of period   369,703    338,316 

 

(1) A portion of the Investment in Juanicipio is in the form of interest bearing shareholder loans. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company earned interest net of recontributions amounting to $1,679 (year ended December 31, 2022: $2,394), which has been reclassified to accounts receivable.

 

(2) Represents the Company’s 44% share of Juanicipio’s net income for the period, as determined by the Company.

 

A summary of financial information of Juanicipio (on a 100% basis reflecting adjustments made by the Company, including adjustments for differences in accounting policies) is as follows:

 

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MAG SILVER CORP. 

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars unless otherwise stated - Unaudited

 

Juanicipio Statements of Income

 

    For the three months ended 
    March 31,    March 31, 
    2023    2022 
    $    $ 
           
Sales   51,482    64,916 
Cost of sales:          
Production cost   27,378    15,264 
Depreciation and amortization   7,955    3,431 
Cost of sales   35,333    18,695 
Gross profit   16,149    46,221 
Consulting and administrative expenses   (1,499)   (1,532)
Extraordinary mining duty   (520)   (103)
    14,130    44,586 
Exchange losses and other   (2,864)   (821)
Interest expenses   (3,816)   - 
Income tax benefit (expense)   6,731    (12,487)
           
Income for the  period   14,181    31,278 
           
MAG's 44% equity income   6,240    13,762 
Loan interest on mining assets - MAG 44%   1,679    - 
MAG's 44% equity income   7,919    13,762 

 

 

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MAG SILVER CORP. 

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars unless otherwise stated - Unaudited

 

Juanicipio Statements of Financial Position

 

    March 31,    December 31, 
    2023    2022 
    $    $ 
Assets          
           
Current assets          
Cash and cash equivalents   8,454    1,102 
Value added tax and other receivables   17,145    13,945 
Concentrate sales receivable   27,895    24,098 
Inventories          
Stockpiles   25,298    26,020 
Metal concentrates   3,671    - 
Materials and supplies   13,580    10,081 
Prepaids and other assets   7,347    7,756 
    103,390    83,002 
Non-current assets          
Right-of-use assets   1,175    1,336 
Mineral interests, plant and equipment   792,236    779,735 
Deferred tax assets   9,585    11,259 
    802,996    792,330 
Total assets   906,386    875,332 
           
Liabilities          
           
Current liabilities          
Payables   33,795    34,678 
Interest and other payables to shareholders   20,637    13,460 
Income tax payable   607    36,259 
    55,039    84,397 
Non-current liabilities          
Lease obligation   1,168    1,329 
Provisions          
Reserves for retirement and pension   38    29 
Reclamation and closure   3,132    3,073 
Deferred tax liabilities   11,766    22,242 
    16,104    26,673 
Total liabilities   71,143    111,070 
           
Equity          
           
Shareholders equity including shareholder advances   835,243    764,262 
Total equity   835,243    764,262 
Total liabilities and equity   906,386    875,332 

 

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MAG SILVER CORP. 

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars unless otherwise stated - Unaudited

Expenditures on mineral interests, plant and equipment capitalized directly by Juanicipio for the three months ended March 31, 2023 amounted to $20,288 (year ended December 31, 2022: $160,112). Depreciation on mining equipment, infrastructure and mineral assets, excluding the plant, has been recognised on a Units of Production (“UOP”) basis for the three months ended March 31, 2023. As the plant has not reached commercial production as at March 31, 2023, plant depreciation on a UOP basis has not commenced.

 

7.EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS
   
(a)In 2018, the Company entered into an option agreement with a private group, whereby the Company has the right to earn 100% ownership interest in a company which owns the Deer Trail project in Utah. The Company paid $150 upon signing the agreement, $150 in each of 2020 and 2021, and $200 in December 2022. To earn 100% interest in the property, the Company must make remaining cash payments totaling $1,350 over the next 6 years, and fund a cumulative of $30,000 of eligible exploration expenditures by 2028 (as of March 31, 2023, the Company has incurred $21,040 of eligible exploration expenditures on the property). As at March 31, 2023, the Company has also bonded and recorded a $409 reclamation liability for the project. Other than the reclamation liability, the balance of cash payments and exploration commitments are optional at the Company’s discretion. Upon the Company’s 100% earn-in, the vendors will retain a 2% net smelter returns (“NSR”) royalty.

 

(b)During the year ended December 31, 2022, through the acquisition of Gatling the Company acquired 100% of the Larder Project in Ontario (Note 3). As at March 31, 2023, the Company incurred $3,709 spend after acquisition costs, of which $1,754 were drilling costs.

 

(c)In 2017, the Company entered into an option earn-in agreement with a private group whereby the Company could earn up to a 100% interest in a land claim package in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Although the geological prospect of the property remained encouraging, growing negative sentiment towards resource extraction in the area, combined with a slow consultation process resulted in significant challenges being encountered in permitting the property for exploration drilling. The Company provided formal notice that it would not be making the final $150 option payment in May 2022 and concurrently wrote-down the property’s full carrying amount of $10,471 during the year ended December 31, 2022.

 

  13

MAG SILVER CORP. 

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars unless otherwise stated - Unaudited

During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and year ended December 31, 2022, the Company has incurred the following exploration and evaluation expenditures on these projects:

 

    Three months ended    Year ended 
    March 31,    December 31, 
    2023    2022 
    $    $ 
Deer Trail          
Option and other payments   -    210 
Total acquisition costs   -    210 
Geochemical   115    422 
 Camp and site costs   141    713 
Drilling   767    6,255 
Geological consulting   269    964 
Geophysical   16    325 
Land taxes and government fees   19    232 
Legal, community and other consultation costs   99    303 
Travel   41    167 
Total for the period   1,467    9,591 
Balance, beginning of period   19,565    9,974 
Total Deer Trail Project cost   21,032    19,565 
Larder Project          
Acquisition (Note 3)   -    15,187 
Option and other payments   -    19 
Total acquisition costs   -    15,206 
Geochemical   189    112 
Camp and site costs   33    127 
Drilling   522    1,232 
Geological consulting   265    450 
Geophysical   90    314 
Land taxes and government fees   11    19 
Legal, community and other consultation costs   74    176 
Travel   37    58 
Total for the period   1,221    17,694 
Balance, beginning of period   17,694    - 
Total Larder Project cost   18,915    17,694 

 

  14

MAG SILVER CORP. 

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars unless otherwise stated - Unaudited

 

Black Hills      
Geochemical   -    5 
Camp and site costs   -    1 
Geological consulting   -    127 
Geophysical   -    3 
Land taxes and government fees   -    7 
Legal, community and other consultation costs   -    46 
Travel   -    2 
Total for the period   -    191 
Balance, beginning of period   -    10,280 
Less: Amounts written off   -    (10,471)
Total Black Hills Project cost   -    - 
Total Exploration and Evaluation Assets   39,947    37,259 

 

Included in exploration and evaluation assets at March 31, 2023 were liabilities for trade and other payables of $328 (December 31, 2022: $695).

 

8.      PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

 

The continuity of the Company’s property and equipment to March 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Cost   Office and computer equipment     Exploration camp and equipment    Right of use asset (see Lease Obligation below)    Total 
     $      $      $      $  
Balance, January 1, 2022   489    414    545    1,448 
Additions   -    35    8    43 
Balance, December 31, 2022   489    449    553    1,491 
Balance, March 31, 2023   489    449    553    1,491 

 

Accumulated depreciation and amortization   Office and computer equipment     Exploration camp and equipment    Right of use asset    Total 
     $      $      $      $  
Balance, January 1, 2022   468    156    340    964 
Depreciation and amortization   6    43    130    179 
Balance, December 31, 2022   474    199    470    1,143 
Depreciation and amortization   2    7    8    17 
Balance, March 31, 2023   476    206    478    1,160 
                     

 

  15

MAG SILVER CORP. 

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars unless otherwise stated - Unaudited

 

Carrying amounts   Office and computer equipment     Exploration camp and equipment    Right of use asset    Total 
     $      $      $      $  
At December 31, 2022   15    250    83    348 
At March 31, 2023   13    243    75    331 

 

Lease obligation

 

Minimum lease payments in respect of the lease obligation and the effect of discounting are as follows:

 

    March 31,    December 31, 
    2023    2022 
    $    $ 
Undiscounted minimum lease payments          
Less than one year   153    143 
Two to three years   113    150 
    266    293 
Effect of discounting   (34)   (32)
Present value of minimum lease payments - total lease obligation   232    261 
Less: current portion   (130)   (121)
Long-term lease obligation   102    140 

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company recognized $8 (March 31, 2022: $13) of interest expense on the lease obligation which is included in ‘General office expenses’.

 

9.SHARE CAPITAL
   
(a)Issued and outstanding

 

The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares without par value.

 

As at March 31, 2023, there were 102,852,604 common shares outstanding (December 31, 2022: 98,956,808).

 

  16

MAG SILVER CORP. 

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars unless otherwise stated - Unaudited

 

    Three months ended 
    March 31,    March 31, 
    2023    2022 
Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding   101,117,919    97,819,441 
Effect of dilutive common share equivalents (1)   201,167    257,696 
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding   101,319,086    98,077,137 
Antidilutive securities (1)   1,616,638    1,062,371 

 

(1)For the three months ended March 31, 2023, stock options totaling 761,149 (March 31, 2022: 444,874), restricted and performance share units totaling 418,363 (March 31, 2022: 234,419), and deferred share units totaling 437,126 (March 31, 2022: 383,078) were excluded from the computation of diluted income per share due to exercise or vesting criteria not being met during the period.

 

On February 7, 2023, the Company closed a $42,558 bought deal public offering and issued 2,905,000 common shares, at a price of $14.65 per common share.

 

On February 16, 2023, the Company closed a $17,133 (C$23,024) bought deal private placement and issued 969,450 common shares on a “flow-through” basis” (as defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada)) (the Flow-Through Shares”), at a price of $17.67 (C$23.75) per Flow-Through Share. The premium paid by investors on the flow-through shares was calculated as $3.08 per share. Accordingly, $2,986 was recorded as flow-through liability (Note 10).

 

The aggregate gross proceeds from the combined bought deal public offering and bought deal private placement amounted to $59,691. The Company paid commissions to underwriters of $3,010 and legal and filing fees totalled an additional $1,001 yielding net proceeds of $55,680.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2023, 21,346 stock options were exercised (March 31, 2022: nil) for cash proceeds of $225 (March 31, 2022: nil).

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2023, no deferred share units (March 31, 2022: 25,000) were converted into common shares.

 

(b)Stock options

 

The Company may enter into Incentive Stock Option Agreements with officers, employees, and consultants. On June 18, 2020, the Shareholders re-approved the Company’s rolling Stock Option Plan (the “Plan”). The maximum number of common shares that may be issuable under the Plan is set at 5% of the number of issued and outstanding common shares on a non-diluted basis at any time, provided that the number of common shares issued or issuable under the combined Plan and Share Unit Plan (Note 9(c)) shall not exceed 5% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company on a non-diluted basis. Options granted under the Plan have a maximum term of 5 years. As at March 31, 2023, there were 1,222,355 stock options (March 31, 2022: 988,727 stock options) outstanding under the Plan.

  17

MAG SILVER CORP. 

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars unless otherwise stated - Unaudited

 

Stock option grants are recommended for approval to the Board of Directors by the Compensation and Human Resources Committee consisting of three independent members of the Board of Directors. At the time of a stock option grant, the exercise price of each option is set in accordance with the Plan, and cannot be lower than the market value of the common shares at the date of grant.

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s option activity, excluding the Gatling replacement options (Note 3), for the period:

 

         Weighted average 
    Stock options    exercise price 
    activity    (C$/option) 
           
Outstanding, January 1, 2022   988,727    16.77 
Granted   230,089    18.86 
Exercised for cash   (100,678)   13.79 
Exercised cashless   (105,344)   16.52 
           
Outstanding, December 31, 2022   1,012,794    17.56 
Granted   230,907    16.43 
Exercised for cash   (21,346)   14.12 
           
Outstanding, March 31, 2023   1,222,355    17.41 

 

During the three months ended March 31 2023, 230,907 stock options to employees and consultants were granted (March 31, 2022: nil) with a weighted average grant date fair value of $1,147 (C$1,556) or $4.98 (C$6.74) per option.

 

The Company determined the fair value of the options using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:

 

    March 31,    December 31, 
    2023    2022 
Risk-free interest rate   3.53%   2.58%
Expected volatility   57%   61%
Expected dividend yield   nil    nil 
Expected life (years)   3    3 

 

  18

MAG SILVER CORP. 

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars unless otherwise stated - Unaudited

During the three months ended March 31, 2023, 21,346 stock options were exercised (March 31, 2022: nil) with a weighted average market share price at the date of exercise of C$22.44 (March 31, 2022: nil).

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s stock options, excluding the Gatling replacement options (Note 3), outstanding and exercisable as at March 31, 2023:

 

 Exercise price    Number    Number    Weighted average remaining 
 (C$/option)    outstanding    exercisable    contractual life (years) 
 13.46    209,432    209,432    1.03 
 14.98    251,774    251,774    1.91 
 16.43    230,907    -    5.00 
 17.02    100,000    -    4.14 
 20.20    120,898    -    4.02 
 21.26    50,000    16,666    3.67 
 21.29    9,191    -    4.02 
 21.57    200,153    133,434    2.69 
 23.53    50,000    33,333    2.80 
 13.46 - 23.53    1,222,355    644,639    2.99 

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company recorded share-based payment expense of $467 (March 31, 2022: $255) relating to stock options vested to employees and consultants in the period of which $31 (March 31, 2022: $6) was capitalized to exploration and evaluation assets.

 

In 2022, the Company issued 43,675 replacement stock options pursuant to the Gatling acquisition (Note 3) of which 2,559 replacement stock options expired unexercised. The following table summarizes the Gatling replacement options that are outstanding and exercisable as at March 31, 2023:

 

 Exercise price    Number    Number    Weighted average remaining 
 (C$/option)    outstanding    exercisable        contractual life (years) 
 21.40    1,706    1,706    1.31 
 21.68 - 21.93    9,986    9,986    1.37 
 25.80    4,264    4,264    0.81 
 26.37 - 26.41    11,090    11,090    0.73 
 39.86 - 39.91    14,070    14,070    0.31 
 21.40 - 39.91    41,116    41,116    0.77 

 

 

  19

MAG SILVER CORP. 

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars unless otherwise stated - Unaudited

(c)Restricted and performance share units

 

On June 18, 2020, the Shareholders re-approved a share unit plan (the “Share Unit Plan”) for the benefit of the Company’s officers, employees and consultants. The Share Unit Plan provides for the issuance of common shares from treasury, in the form of Restricted Share Units (“RSUs”) and Performance Share Units (“PSUs”). The maximum number of common shares that may be issuable under the Share Unit Plan is set at 1.5% of the number of issued and outstanding common shares on a non-diluted basis, provided that the number of common shares issued or issuable under the combined Share Unit Plan and Stock Option Plan (Note 9(b)) shall not exceed 5% of the issued and outstanding common shares on a non-diluted basis. RSUs and PSUs granted under the Share Unit Plan have a term of 5 years unless otherwise specified by the Board, and each unit entitles the participant to receive one common share of the Company subject to vesting criteria, and in the case of PSUs, performance criteria which may also impact the number of PSUs to vest between 0-200%. PSUs for which the performance targets are not achieved during the performance period are automatically forfeited and cancelled.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2023, 54,022 RSUs were granted (March 31, 2022: nil) under the Company’s Share Unit Plan with 17,999 vesting in 12 months, 18,009 vesting in 24 months and another 18,014 vesting in 36 months. The RSUs had a weighted average grant date fair value of $12.14 per RSU (March 31, 2022: nil) as determined using the fair market value of the common shares on the date of grant.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2023, 152,055 PSUs were granted (March 31, 2022: nil) under the Company’s Share Unit Plan with a five-year term. Of the grant, 114,042 PSUs vest upon the achievement of specified performance targets over a three-year performance period. The remainder of the grant, 38,013 PSUs are subject to a market share price performance factor measured over a three-year performance period, resulting in a PSU payout range from 0% (0 PSUs) to 200% (76,026 PSUs). The PSUs had a weighted average grant date fair value of $12.14 per PSU.

 

The three-year performance period for the February 2020 PSU grant ended on February 2023 and resulted in a PSU vesting of 86.3% of target or 72,437 PSUs. Consequently, 11,562 PSUs did not vest and were cancelled.

 

As at March 31, 2023, there were 371,807 PSUs and 155,081 RSUs issued and outstanding (March 31, 2022: 240,765 and 24,109 respectively) under the Share Unit Plan, of which 81,152 PSUs and 27,373 RSUs had vested (March 31, 2022: 6,346 PSUs and 24,109 RSUs) and are convertible into common shares of the Company. Included in the PSUs at March 31, 2023 are 76,914 PSUs with vesting conditions subject to a market share price performance factor measured over a three-year period, resulting in a PSU target vesting range from 0-50% (19,450 PSUs) to 150-200% (134,377 PSUs).

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company recognized a share-based payment expense of $149 (March 31, 2022: $201) relating to RSUs and PSUs of which $37 (March 31, 2022: nil) was capitalized to exploration and evaluation assets.

 

  20

MAG SILVER CORP. 

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars unless otherwise stated - Unaudited

(d) Deferred share units

 

On June 18, 2020, the Shareholders re-approved a Deferred Share Unit Plan (the “DSU Plan”) for the benefit of the Company’s non-executive directors. The DSU Plan provides for the issuance of common shares from treasury, on conversion of Deferred Share Units (“DSUs”) granted. Directors may also elect to receive all or a portion of their annual retainer in the form of DSUs. DSUs may be settled in cash or in common shares issued from treasury, as determined by the Board at the time of the grant. The maximum number of common shares that may be issuable under the DSU Plan is set at 1.0% of the number of issued and outstanding common shares on a non-diluted basis.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2023, 15,365 DSUs were granted under the plan and 1,646 DSUs were granted to directors who elected to receive a portion of their annual retainer in DSUs rather than in cash (March 31, 2022: nil and nil respectively). A DSU share-based payment expense of $215 was recorded in the three months ended March 31, 2023 (March 31, 2022: $47). Under the DSU plan, no common shares are to be issued, or cash payments made to, or in respect of a participant in the DSU Plan prior to such eligible participant’s termination date. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, no DSUs (March 31, 2022: 25,000) were converted and settled in common shares. As at March 31, 2023, there are 437,126 DSUs (March 31, 2022: 444,373) issued and outstanding under the DSU Plan, all of which have vested.

 

As at March 31, 2023, assuming 100% of the PSU’s vest, there are 2,186,369 common shares (December 31, 2022: 1,765,222) issuable under the combined share compensation arrangements referred to above (the Plan, the Share Unit Plan and the DSU Plan) representing 2.13% (December 31, 2022: 1.78%) of the issued and outstanding common shares on a non-diluted basis, and there are 3,984,787 (December 31, 2022: 4,172,186) share-based awards available for grant under these combined share compensation arrangements.

 

(e)Replacement warrants

 

In 2022, the Company issued replacement warrants pursuant to the Gatling acquisition (Note 3), of which as at December 31, 2022 34,418 replacement warrants had expired unexercised. The following table summarizes the Gatling warrants that are outstanding and exercisable as at March 31, 2023.

 

 Exercise price    Number    Number    Weighted average remaining 
 (C$/warrant)    outstanding    exercisable    contractual life (years) 
 35.17    10,893    10,893    0.27 
 35.18    1,599    1,599    0.27 
 35.21    6,177    6,177    0.27 
 35.27    319    319    0.27 
 35.29    102    102    0.27 
 35.17 - 35.29    19,090    19,090    0.27 

 

  21

MAG SILVER CORP. 

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars unless otherwise stated - Unaudited

10. Flow-Through PRemium Liability

 

As at March 31, 2023, the Company has a flow-through share premium liability of $2,859 (March 31, 2022: nil) in relation to the flow-through share financing completed on February 16, 2023 (Note 9(a) for full details of the financings). Flow-through shares are issued at a premium, and in the Company’s case, considering the separate offerings for flow-through shares and standard public offering for common shares both made on January 25, 2023, this premium has been calculated as the difference between the pricing of a flow-through share and that of a common share from the public offering made on the same date. Tax deductions generated by the eligible expenditures are passed through to the shareholders of the flow-through shares once the eligible expenditures are incurred and renounced. Below is a summary of the flow-through financing and the related flow-through share premium liability generated.

 

   Shares issued  Flow-through  Premium per flow  Flow-through
      share price  through share price  premium liability
      $  $  $
February 2023 Financing   969,450    17.67    3.08    2,986 

 

The following table is a continuity of the flow-through share funding and expenditures along with the corresponding impact on the flow-through share premium liability:

 

   Flow-through funding  Flow-through
   and expenditures  premium liability
   $  $
Balance, January 1, 2023   -    - 
Flow-through funds raised   17,133    2,986 
Flow-through eligible expenditures   (730)   (127)
Balance, March 31, 2023   16,403    2,859 

 

11. Capital risk management

 

The Company’s objectives in managing its liquidity and capital are to safeguard the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide financial capacity to meet its strategic objectives. The capital structure of the Company consists of its equity (comprised of share capital, equity reserve, accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and deficit) and lease obligation, net of cash and investments in equity securities as follows:

 

  22

MAG SILVER CORP. 

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars unless otherwise stated - Unaudited

    March 31,     December 31, 
    2023    2022 
    $    $ 
Equity   460,213    401,696 
Lease obligation (Note 8)   232    261 
Cash   (54,613)   (29,955)
Investments   (9)   (11)

 

The Company manages the capital structure and makes adjustments to it in light of changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may attempt to issue new shares, issue debt and/or acquire or dispose of assets.

 

In order to facilitate the management of its capital requirements, the Company prepares annual expenditure budgets that are updated as necessary depending on various factors, including successful capital deployment and general industry conditions. The annual budgets and any amendments thereto are approved by the Board of Directors. The Company currently does not pay out dividends.

 

The Company has working capital of $53,998 as at March 31, 2023. The Company may require additional capital in the future to meet its future project and other related expenditures (Notes 6, 7, and 16). Future liquidity may depend upon the Company’s ability to arrange debt or additional equity financings.

 

As at March 31, 2023, the Company does not have any long-term debt and is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements.

 

12. Financial risk management

 

The Company’s operations consist of the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral projects primarily in the Americas. The Company examines the various financial risks to which it is exposed and assesses the impact and likelihood of occurrence. These risks may include credit risk, liquidity risk, currency risk, interest rate risk and other price risks. Where material, these risks are reviewed and monitored by the Board of Directors.

 

(a)Market risk

 

The Company conducts the majority of its business through its equity interest in its associates, Juanicipio (Note 6). Juanicipio is exposed to commodity price risk, specifically to the prices of silver, gold, and to a lesser extent, lead and zinc. Currently, Juanicipio produces and sells concentrates containing these metals which are each subject to market price fluctuations which will affect its profitability and its ability to generate cash flow. Juanicipio does not hedge any of the commodities produced and does not have any such positions outstanding at March 31, 2023.

 

  23

MAG SILVER CORP. 

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars unless otherwise stated - Unaudited

(b)Credit risk

 

Counterparty credit risk is the risk that the financial benefits of contracts with a specific counterparty will be lost if a counterparty defaults on its obligations under the contract. This includes any cash amounts owed to the Company by those counterparties, less any amounts owed to the counterparty by the Company where a legal right of set-off exists and also includes the fair values of contracts with individual counterparties which are recorded in the financial statements.

 

(i)Trade credit risk

 

Juanicipio, in which the Company has a 44% interest, has revenue from its underground mining operation as described in Note 6. Juanicipio sells and receives payment for its concentrates at market terms, under an offtake agreement with Met-Mex Peñoles, S.A. de C.V. (“Met-Mex”), a related party to Fresnillo. The Company believes Juanicipio is not exposed to significant trade credit risk.

 

(ii)Cash

 

In order to manage credit and liquidity risk, the Company’s policy is to invest only in highly rated investment grade instruments backed by Canadian commercial banks, and in the case of its Mexican and US operations, the Company maintains minimal cash in its US and Mexican subsidiaries, as generally cash is only sent to them to cover current planned expenditures.

 

(iii)Mexican value added tax

 

As at March 31, 2023, the Company had a net receivable of $81 (Note 5) for value added tax. As at March 31, 2023, Juanicipio, in which the Company has a 44% interest, had a receivable of $16,881 from the Mexican government for value added tax (Note 6) (MAG’s attributable portion $7,428). Management expects the balances to be fully recoverable by both entities.

 

The Company’s maximum exposure to credit risk is the carrying value of its cash, accounts receivable and loan receivable from Juanicipio which is classified as an Investment in Juanicipio in the condensed interim consolidated statements of financial position, as follows:

 

    March 31,    December 31, 
    2023    2022 
    $    $ 
Cash   54,613    29,955 
Accounts receivable (Note 5)   2,444    708 
Loan to the Juanicipio Entities (Notes 6 & 16) (1)   127,379    104,653 
    184,436    135,316 

(1) The expected credit losses take into account future information of the credit worthiness of Juanicipio and are not considered significant.

 

  24

MAG SILVER CORP. 

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars unless otherwise stated - Unaudited

(c)Liquidity risk

 

The Company has a planning and budgeting process in place to help determine the funds required to support the Company's normal operating requirements, its exploration and development plans, and its various optional property and other commitments (Notes 6, 7 and 16). The annual budget is approved by the Board of Directors. The Company ensures that there are sufficient cash balances to meet its short-term business requirements.

 

The Company's overall liquidity risk has not changed significantly from the prior year. Future liquidity may depend upon the Company’s ability to arrange debt or additional equity financings.

 

(d)Currency risk

 

The Company is exposed to the financial risks related to the fluctuation of foreign exchange rates, both in the Mexican peso and C$, relative to the US$. The Company does not use any derivative instruments to reduce its exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates.

 

Exposure to currency risk

 

As at March 31, 2023, the Company is exposed to currency risk through the following assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the applicable entity:

 

     Mexican peso     Canadian dollar 
(in US$ equivalent)    $     $ 
           
Cash   3    14,032 
Accounts receivable   81    455 
Investments   -    9 
Accounts payable   (42)   (1,621)
Lease obligations   -    (232)
Net assets exposure   42    12,643 

 

Mexican peso relative to the US$

 

Although the majority of operating expenses in Mexico are both determined and denominated in US$, an appreciation in the Mexican peso relative to the US$ will slightly increase the Company’s cost of operations in Mexico (reported in US$) related to those operating costs denominated and determined in Mexican pesos. Alternatively, a depreciation in the Mexican peso relative to the US$ will decrease the Company’s cost of operations in Mexico (reported in US$) related to those operating costs denominated and determined in Mexican pesos.

 

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MAG SILVER CORP. 

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars unless otherwise stated - Unaudited

An appreciation/depreciation in the Mexican peso against the US$ will also result in a gain/loss before tax and deferred tax to the extent that the Company holds net monetary assets (liabilities) in pesos. Specifically, the Company's foreign currency exposure is comprised of peso denominated cash, prepaids and value added taxes receivable, net of trade and other payables. The carrying amount of the Company’s net peso denominated monetary assets at March 31, 2023 is 737 thousand pesos (March 31, 2022: 862 thousand pesos). A 10% appreciation or depreciation in the peso against the US$ would have an immaterial effect on the Company’s income (loss) before tax.

 

Mexican peso relative to the US$ - Investment in Juanicipio

 

The Company conducts the majority of its business through its equity interest in its associates (Note 6). The Company accounts for this investment using the equity method, and recognizes the Company's 44% share of earnings and losses of Juanicipio. Juanicipio also has a US$ functional currency, and is exposed to the same currency risks noted above for the Company.

 

An appreciation/depreciation in the Mexican peso against the US$ will also result in a gain/loss before tax and deferred taxes (Note 6) in Juanicipio to the extent that it holds net monetary assets (liabilities) in pesos, comprised of peso denominated cash, value added taxes receivable, net of trade and other payables. The carrying amount of Juanicipio’s net peso denominated monetary liabilities at March 31, 2023 is 69.1 million pesos (March 31, 2022: 16.8 million net peso). A 10% appreciation in the peso against the US$ would result in a loss before tax at March 31, 2023 of $424 (March 31, 2022: $93) in Juanicipio, of which the Company would record its 44% share being $187 loss from equity investment in Juanicipio (March 31, 2022: $41), while a 10% depreciation in the peso relative to the US$ would result in an equivalent gain.

 

C$ relative to the US$

 

The Company is exposed to gains and losses from fluctuations in the C$ relative to the US$.

 

As general and administrative overheads in Canada are predominantly denominated in C$, an appreciation in the C$ relative to the US$ will increase the Company’s overhead costs as reported in US$. Alternatively, a depreciation in the C$ relative to the US$ will decrease the Company’s overhead costs as reported in US$.

 

An appreciation/depreciation in the C$ against the US$ will result in a gain/loss to the extent that MAG, the parent entity and the Larder Project holds net monetary assets (liabilities) in C$. The carrying amount of the Company’s net Canadian denominated monetary assets at March 31, 2023 is C$17.1 million (March 31, 2022: C$3.2 million). A 10% appreciation or depreciation in the C$ against the US$ would have a $1,264 effect on the Company’s income (loss) before tax.

 

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MAG SILVER CORP. 

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars unless otherwise stated - Unaudited

(e)Interest rate risk

 

The Company’s interest revenue earned on cash is exposed to interest rate risk. A decrease in interest rates would result in lower relative interest income and an increase in interest rates would result in higher relative interest income.

 

 

13. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES

 

The Company’s financial instruments include cash, accounts receivable, investments, trade and other payables and lease obligation. The carrying values of cash, accounts receivable, trade and other payables and lease obligation reported in the consolidated statement of financial position approximate their respective fair values due to the relatively short-term nature of these instruments.

 

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value hierarchy establishes three levels to classify the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value as described below:

 

Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical assets or liabilities.

 

Level 2: Observable inputs other than quoted prices in Level 1 such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

 

Level 3: Unobservable inputs which are supported by little or no market activity.

 

The Company’s financial assets or liabilities as measured in accordance with the fair value hierarchy described above are:

 

As at March 31, 2023   Level 1    Level 2     Level 3    Total 
    $    $    $    $ 
Investments(1)   9    -    -    9 

 

As at December 31, 2022   Level 1    Level 2     Level 3    Total 
    $    $    $    $ 
Investments(1)   11    -    -    11 

(1) The fair value of equity securities quoted in active markets, is determined based on a market approach reflecting the closing price of each particular security as at the statement of financial position date. The closing price is a quoted market price obtained from the exchange that is the principal active market for the particular security, and therefore equity securities are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

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MAG SILVER CORP. 

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars unless otherwise stated - Unaudited

There were no transfers between levels 1, 2 and 3 during the three months ended March 31, 2023 or during the year ended December 31, 2022.

 

 

14. SEGMENTED INFORMATION

 

The Company operates primarily in one operating segment, being the exploration and development of mineral properties in North America. The Company’s principal asset, its 44% ownership in the Juanicipio Project, is located in Mexico, and the Company also has other exploration properties in North America. The Company’s executive and head office is located in Canada.

 

 

15. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

The Company does not have offices or direct personnel in Mexico, but rather is party to a Field Services Agreement, whereby it has contracted administrative and exploration services in Mexico with Minera Cascabel, S.A. de C.V. (“Cascabel”) and IMDEX Inc. (“IMDEX”). Dr. Peter Megaw, the Company’s Chief Exploration Officer, is a principal of both IMDEX and Cascabel, and is remunerated by the Company through fees to IMDEX. In addition to corporate executive responsibilities with MAG, Dr. Megaw is responsible for the planning, execution and assessment of the Company’s exploration programs, and he and his team developed the geologic concepts and directed the acquisition and discovery of the Juanicipio property.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company incurred expenses with Cascabel and IMDEX as follows:

 

    March 31,    March 31, 
    2023    2022 
    $    $ 
           
Fees related to Dr. Megaw:          
Exploration and marketing services   78    68 
Travel and expenses   13    8 
Other fees to Cascabel and IMDEX:          
Administration for Mexican subsidiaries   13    13 
Field exploration services   37    40 
Share-based payments (non-cash) (Note 9)   114    86 
    255    215 

 

All transactions are incurred in the normal course of business, and are negotiated on arm’s length terms between the parties for all services rendered. A portion of the expenditures are incurred on the Company’s behalf, and are charged to the Company on a “cost + 10%” basis. The services provided do not include drilling and assay work which are contracted out independently from Cascabel and IMDEX. Included in trade and other payables at March 31, 2023 is $155 related to these services (December 31, 2022: $104).

 

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MAG SILVER CORP. 

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars unless otherwise stated - Unaudited

Any amounts due to related parties arising from the above transactions are unsecured, non-interest bearing and are due upon receipt of invoices.

 

The details of the Company’s significant subsidiaries and controlling ownership interests are as follows:

 

  Country of   Principal   MAG's effective interest
Name  Incorporation  Project   2023 (%)   2022 (%)
                 
Minera Los Lagartos, S.A. de C.V.  Mexico 

Juanicipio

(44%)

   100%   100%

 

Balances and transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries have been eliminated on consolidation and are not disclosed in this note.

 

As at March 31, 2023, Fresnillo and the Company have advanced $289,507 as shareholder loans (MAG’s 44% share $127,379) to Juanicipio, bearing interest at 3 and 6 month LIBOR + 2%. From January 2022, with the mine being brought into commercial production, a portion of the interest was expensed whereas the remainder, pertaining to the plant, continued to be capitalised. Capitalised interest net of recontributions in 2022 of $1,336 was applied to the Investment in Juanicipio account reducing its balance as an eliminating related party entry. From January 2023 with the commencement of commissioning of the plant at Juanicipio, all of the interest is expensed. Interest recorded by the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2023 totalling $1,679 (year ended December 31, 2022: $1,058) has therefore been included in the income from equity investment in Juanicipio.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, compensation of key management personnel (including directors) was as follows:

 

    For the three months ended 
    March 31,    March 31, 
    2023    2022 
    $    $ 
Salaries and other short term employee benefits   501    416 
Share-based payments (non-cash) (Note 9)   654    249 
    1,155    665 

 

Key management personnel are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Company, directly or indirectly, and consists of its directors, the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer and the Chief Sustainability Officer.

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MAG SILVER CORP. 

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars unless otherwise stated - Unaudited

 

16. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

The following table discloses the contractual obligations of the Company and its subsidiaries as at March 31, 2023 for committed exploration work and committed other obligations.

 

   Total  Less than 1 year  1-3 Years  3-5 Years  More than 5 years
     $      $      $      $      $  
                          
Committed exploration expenditures (3)   -    -    -    -    - 
                          
Minera Juanicipio (1)&(2)   -    -    -    -    - 
                          
Consulting contract commitments   883    517    291    75    - 
Total Obligations and Commitments   883    517    291    75    - 

 

(1)Although the Company makes cash advances to Juanicipio as cash is called by the operator Fresnillo (based on approved budgets), they are not contractual obligations. The Company intends, however, to continue to fund its share of cash calls and avoid dilution of its ownership interest in Juanicipio.

 

(2)According to the operator, Fresnillo, contractual commitments including project development and for continuing operations and purchase orders issued for project capital, sustaining capital, and continuing operations total $36,561 (December 31, 2022: $47,809), with respect to the Juanicipio Project on a 100% basis as at March 31, 2023.

 

(3)The Company also has discretionary commitments for property option payments and exploration expenditures as outlined above in Note 7 Exploration and Evaluation Assets. There is no obligation to make any of those payments or to conduct any work on its optioned properties. As the Company advances them, it evaluates exploration results and determines at its own discretion which option payments to make and which additional exploration work to undertake in order to comply with the funding requirements.

 

The concessions associated with the Larder Project are all in good standing with various underlying obligations or royalties ranging from nil-2% NSRs associated with various mineral claims, and various payments upon a production announcement.

 

The Company is obligated to a 2.5% NSR royalty on the Cinco de Mayo property.

 

The Company could be subject to various investigations, claims and legal and tax proceedings covering matters that arise in the ordinary course of business activities. Each of these matters would be subject to various uncertainties and it is possible that some matters may be resolved unfavourably to the Company. Certain conditions may exist as of the date of the financial statements are issued, which may result in a loss to the Company but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. The Company is not aware of any such claims or investigations, and as such has not recorded any related provisions and does not expect such matters to result in a material impact on the results of operations, cash flows and financial position.

 

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