UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
____________________
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO
SECTION 13A-16 OR 15D-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the month of: May 2018
Commission File Number 333-183376
(Translation of registrants name into English)
Monte Carlo #7, Bayview Drive, Paradise Island, Nassau,
Bahamas
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [X] Form 40-F [ ]
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
On May 11, 2018, Xtra-Gold Resources Corp. (the Company) filed on the Canadian Securities Administrators System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (SEDAR) website at www.sedar.com the following documents:
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Unaudited consolidated interim statements for the three months ended March 31, 2018; |
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Managements discussion and analysis of financial conditions and results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2018; |
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Form 52-109F2 - Certification of interim filings Full Certification on for the three months ended March 31 , 2018 by the Companys Chief Executive Officer (CEO); and |
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Form 52-109F2 - Certification of interim filings Full Certification on for the three months ended March 31, 2018 by the Companys Chief Financial Officer (CFO). |
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SUBMITTED HEREWITH
Exhibit |
Description of Exhibit |
99.1 |
Unaudited interim consolidated financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2018; |
99.2 | |
99.3 | |
99.4 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: May 11, 2018 | XTRA-GOLD RESOURCES CORP. | |
(Registrant) | ||
By: | /s/ James Longshore | |
James Longshore, | ||
Chief Executive Officer | ||
EXHIBIT 99.1
XTRA-GOLD RESOURCES CORP.
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
for the Three Months Ended
March 31, 2018
(expressed in U.S. Dollars, except where noted)
NOTICE TO READER
The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of Xtra-Gold Resources Corp. (the "Company") have been prepared by and are the responsibility of management. The unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements have not been reviewed by the Company's auditors.
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
XTRA-GOLD RESOURCES CORP.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEETS
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
AS AT |
March 31, 2018 | December 31, | ||||
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(unaudited) | 2017 | ||||
ASSETS |
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Current |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 1,298,135 | $ | 1,364,652 | ||
Investment in trading securities, at fair value cost of $511,104 (December 31, 2017 - $530,829) (Note 4) |
259,402 | 270,309 | ||||
Receivables and other assets |
1,012,740 | 35,423 | ||||
Inventory |
40,691 | 155,391 | ||||
Total current assets |
2,610,968 | 1,825,775 | ||||
Restricted cash (Note 7) |
271,322 | 246,322 | ||||
Equipment (Note 5) |
556,110 | 521,563 | ||||
Mineral properties (Note 6) |
734,422 | 734,422 | ||||
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TOTAL ASSETS |
$ | 4,172,822 | $ | 3,328,082 | ||
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY |
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Current |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
$ | 391,953 | $ | 237,256 | ||
Warrant liability (Note 8) |
1,000 | 1,000 | ||||
Asset retirement obligation (Note 7) |
203,658 | 205,201 | ||||
Total current liabilities |
596,611 | 443,457 | ||||
Total liabilities |
596,611 | 443,457 | ||||
Equity |
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Capital stock
(Note 8) |
47,782 | 47,782 | ||||
Additional paid in capital |
31,900,159 | 31,892,397 | ||||
Accumulated deficit |
(27,633,601 | ) | (28,227,530 | ) | ||
Total Xtra-Gold Resources Corp. stockholders equity |
4,314,340 | 3,712,649 | ||||
Non-controlling interest |
(738,129 | ) | (828,024 | ) | ||
Total equity |
3,576,211 | 2,884,625 | ||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY |
$ | 4,172,822 | $ | 3,328,082 |
History and organization of the Company (Note 1) | APPROVED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD | ||
Continuance of operations (Note 2) | |||
Contingency and commitments (Note 12) | |||
James Longshore | James Schweitzer | ||
Director | Director |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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XTRA-GOLD RESOURCES CORP.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
(unaudited)
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Three Month | Three Month | ||||
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Period Ended | Period Ended | ||||
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Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017 | ||||
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EXPENSES |
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Amortization |
$ | 29,966 | $ | 21,990 | ||
Exploration |
117,886 | 73,957 | ||||
General and administrative |
93,586 | 96,808 | ||||
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LOSS BEFORE OTHER ITEMS |
(241,438 | ) | (192,755 | ) | ||
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OTHER ITEMS |
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Foreign exchange (loss) gain |
(24,565 | ) | 9,404 | |||
Net (loss) gain on sales of trading securities |
(19,257 | ) | 280 | |||
Other income |
1,033 | 2,383 | ||||
Recovery of gold |
968,051 | 144,972 | ||||
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925,262 | 157,039 | ||||
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Consolidated income (loss) for the period |
683,824 | (35,716 | ) | |||
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Net gain attributable to non-controlling interest |
(89,895 | ) | (10,547 | ) | ||
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Net income (loss) attributable to Xtra-Gold Resources Corp. |
$ | 593,929 | $ | (46,263 | ) | |
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Basic income (loss) attributable to common shareholders per common share |
$ | 0.01 | $ | (0.00 | ) | |
Diluted income (loss) attributable to common shareholders per common share |
$ | 0.01 | $ | (0.00 | ) | |
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Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding |
47,782,417 | 48,178,839 | ||||
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding |
51,647,417 | 48,178,839 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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XTRA-GOLD RESOURCES CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF
EQUITY
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
Common Stock | |||||||||||||||||||||
Additional | Non- | ||||||||||||||||||||
Number | Paid in | Subscription | Accumulated | Controlling | |||||||||||||||||
of Shares | Amount | Capital | Receivable | Deficit | Interest | Total | |||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2016 | 48,174,417 | $ | 48,174 | $ | 31,870,683 | $ | | $ | (28,583,385 | ) | $ | (926,101 | ) | $ | 2,409,371 | ||||||
Stock option exercise | 162,000 | 162 | 18,398 | (18,560 | ) | | | | |||||||||||||
Repurchase of shares | (169,500 | ) | (169 | ) | (30,055 | ) | | | | (30,224 | ) | ||||||||||
Loss for the period | | | | | (46,263 | ) | 10,547 | (35,716 | ) | ||||||||||||
Balance, March 31, 2017 | 48,166,917 | 48,167 | 31,859,026 | (18,560 | ) | (28,629,648 | ) | (915,554 | ) | 2,343,431 | |||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | | | 103,001 | | | | 103,001 | ||||||||||||||
Stock option exercise | | | | 18,560 | | | 18,560 | ||||||||||||||
Repurchase of shares | (384,500 | ) | (385 | ) | (69,630 | ) | | | | (70,015 | ) | ||||||||||
Income for the period | | | | | 402,118 | 87,530 | 489,648 | ||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2017 | 47,782,417 | 47,782 | 31,892,397 | | (28,227,530 | ) | (828,024 | ) | 2,884,625 | ||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | | | 7,762 | | | | 7,762 | ||||||||||||||
Income for the period | | | | | 593,929 | 89,895 | 683,824 | ||||||||||||||
Balance, March 31, 2018 | 47,782,417 | $ | 47,782 | $ | 31,900,159 | $ | | $ | (27,633,601 | ) | $ | (738,129 | ) | $ | 3,576,211 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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XTRA-GOLD RESOURCES CORP.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
(unaudited)
Three Month | Three Month | |||||
Period Ended | Period Ended | |||||
Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017 | |||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||
Income (loss) for the period | $ | 683,824 | $ | (35,716 | ) | |
Adjustment to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||
Amortization | 29,966 | 21,990 | ||||
Change in asset retirement obligation | (1,543 | ) | (7,714 | ) | ||
Stock-based compensation | 7,762 | | ||||
Unrealized foreign exchange gain | 5,758 | (8,328 | ) | |||
Purchase of trading securities | (63,884 | ) | | |||
Proceeds on sale of trading securities | 49,775 | 43,426 | ||||
Net (loss) gain on sales of trading securities | 19,257 | (280 | ) | |||
Changes in non-cash working capital items: | ||||||
Increase in receivables and other assets | (977,317 | ) | (109,259 | ) | ||
Decrease in inventory | 114,700 | 49,546 | ||||
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 154,697 | (32,155 | ) | |||
Net cash provided (used) in operating activities | 22,995 | (78,490 | ) | |||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||
Acquisition of equipment | (64,512 | ) | | |||
Restricted cash | (25,000 | ) | | |||
Net cash used in investing activities | (89,512 | ) | | |||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||
Repurchase of capital stock | | (30,224 | ) | |||
Net cash used in financing activities | | (30,224 | ) | |||
Change in cash and cash equivalents during the year | (66,517 | ) | (108,714 | ) | ||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the year | 1,364,652 | 913,562 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the year | $ | 1,298,135 | $ | 804,848 |
Supplemental disclosure with respect to cash flows (Note 10)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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XTRA-GOLD RESOURCES CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
March 31,
2018
(unaudited)
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HISTORY AND ORGANIZATION OF THE COMPANY |
Xtra-Gold Resources Inc., previously Silverwing Systems Corporation, was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on September 1, 1998, pursuant to the provisions of the Nevada Revised Statutes. In 2003, the Company became a resource exploration company. On November 30, 2012, the Company redomiciled from the USA to the British Virgin Islands.
In 2004, the Company acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Canadiana Gold Resources Limited (Canadiana) and 90% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Goldenrae Mining Company Limited (Goldenrae). Both companies are incorporated in Ghana and the remaining 10% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Goldenrae is held by the Government of Ghana. On December 21, 2005, Canadiana changed its name to Xtra-Gold Exploration Limited (XG Exploration). On January 13, 2006, Goldenrae changed its name to Xtra-Gold Mining Limited (XG Mining).
2. |
CONTINUANCE OF OPERATIONS |
The Company is in the early stages of development and as is common with any exploration company, it raises financing for its exploration and acquisition activities. Although the Company has incurred a gain of $593,929 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2018, it has an accumulated a deficit of $27,633,601. Results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of future results. However, these accumulated losses raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern for one year from the issuance of the financial statements. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent on the Companys ability to raise additional capital and implement its business plan, which is typical for junior exploration companies. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
Management of the Company (Management) is of the opinion that sufficient financing will be obtained from external financing and further share issuances to meet the Companys obligations. At March 31, 2018, the Company has working capital of $2,014,357. While sufficient to fund the required exploration programs for a period greater than 12 months, the Company does not have a demonstrably viable business to provide future funds. The Companys discretionary exploration activities do have considerable scope for flexibility in terms of the amount and timing of exploration expenditure, and expenditures may be adjusted accordingly if required.
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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Generally accepted accounting principles
These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles of the United States of America (US GAAP) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete annual financial statements. Therefore, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2017, included in our Annual Report on Form 20-F, filed with the SEC on March 29, 2018. These statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for fair presentation of the information contained therein. The financial statements and notes are representations of the Companys management and its board of directors, who are responsible for their integrity and objectivity.
Principles of consolidation
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly owned subsidiaries, XG Exploration (from February 16, 2004) and its 90% owned subsidiary, XG Mining (from December 22, 2004). All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.
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XTRA-GOLD RESOURCES CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
March 31,
2018
(unaudited)
Use of estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant areas requiring the use of estimates include the carrying value and recoverability of mineral properties, inputs used in the calculation of stock-based compensation and warrants, inputs used in the calculation of the asset retirement obligation, and the valuation allowance applied to deferred income taxes. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and would impact future results of operations and cash flows.
Cash and cash equivalents
The Company considers highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. At March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, cash and cash equivalents consisted of cash and treasury bills held at financial institutions.
Receivables
Management has evaluated all receivables and has provided allowances for accounts where it deems collection doubtful. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company has not recorded any allowance for doubtful accounts.
Inventory
Inventories are initially recognized at cost and subsequently stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value. The Companys inventory consists of raw gold. Costs are determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method and includes expenditures incurred in extracting the raw gold, other costs incurred in bringing them to their existing location and condition, and the cost of reclaiming the disturbed land to a natural state.
Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs necessary to make the sale. Inventories are written down to net realizable value when the cost of inventories is not estimated to be recoverable due to declining selling prices, or other issues related to the sale of gold.
Recovery of gold
Recovery of gold and other income is recognized when title and the risks and rewards of ownership to delivered bullion and commodities pass to the buyer and collection is reasonably assured.
Trading securities
The Companys trading securities are reported at fair value, with realized and unrealized gains and losses included in earnings.
Non-Controlling Interest
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of XG Mining (from December 22, 2004). All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation. The Company records a non-controlling interest which reflects the 10% portion of the earnings (loss) of XG Mining allocable to the holders of the minority interest.
Equipment
Equipment is recorded at cost and is being amortized over its estimated useful lives using the declining balance method at the following annual rates:
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XTRA-GOLD RESOURCES CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
March 31,
2018
(unaudited)
Furniture and equipment | 20% | |
Computer equipment | 30% | |
Vehicles | 30% | |
Mining and exploration equipment | 20% |
Mineral properties and exploration and development costs
The costs of acquiring mineral rights are capitalized at the date of acquisition. After acquisition, various factors can affect the recoverability of the capitalized costs. If, after review, management concludes that the carrying amount of a mineral property is impaired, it will be written down to estimated fair value. Exploration costs incurred on mineral properties are expensed as incurred. Development costs incurred on proven and probable reserves will be capitalized. Upon commencement of production, capitalized costs will be amortized using the unit-of-production method over the estimated life of the ore body based on proven and probable reserves (which exclude non-recoverable reserves and anticipated processing losses). When the Company receives an option payment related to a property, the proceeds of the payment are applied to reduce the carrying value of the exploration asset.
Long-lived assets
Long-lived assets held and used by the Company are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. For purposes of evaluating the recoverability of long-lived assets, the recoverability test is performed using undiscounted net cash flows related to the long-lived assets. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of their carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.
Asset retirement obligations
The Company records the fair value of an asset retirement obligation as a liability in the period in which it incurs a legal obligation associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets that result from the acquisition, construction, development, and/or normal use of the long-lived assets. The Company also records a corresponding asset which is amortized over the life of the asset. Subsequent to the initial measurement of the asset retirement obligation, the obligation is adjusted at the end of each period to reflect the passage of time (accretion expense) and changes in the estimated future cash flows underlying the obligation (asset retirement cost).
Stock-based compensation
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation under the provisions of ASC 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation. Under the fair value recognition provisions, stock-based compensation expense is measured at the grant date for all stock-based awards to employees and directors and is recognized as an expense over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period. The Black-Scholes option valuation model is used to calculate fair value.
The Company accounts for stock compensation arrangements with non-employees in accordance with ASC 505 which requires that such equity instruments are recorded at their fair value on the measurement date. The measurement of stock-based compensation is subject to periodic adjustment as the underlying equity instruments vest. Non-employee stock-based compensation charges are amortized over the vesting period on a straight-line basis. For stock options granted to non-employees, the fair value of the stock options is estimated using a Black-Scholes valuation model.
Warrants
The Company evaluates all of its financial instruments to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives. For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument is initially recorded at its fair value using the appropriate valuation methodology and is then re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported in the consolidated statements of operations. The warrants are presented as a liability because they do not meet the criteria of Accounting Standard Codification (ASC) topic 480 for equity classification. Subsequent changes in the fair value of the warrants are recorded in the consolidated statement of operations.
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XTRA-GOLD RESOURCES CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
March 31,
2018
(unaudited)
Income taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Under the asset and liability method the effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is recognized if it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be recognized.
Income (Loss) per share
Basic loss per common share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. To calculate diluted loss per share, the Company uses the treasury stock method and if converted method. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, there were 1,250,000 warrants. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, there were 2,615,000 stock options. For the three-month period ending March 31, 2018, the fully diluted weighted average shares outstanding would increase to 51,647,417 from the basic weighted average shares outstanding of 47,782,417. This increase did not change the income per share from the basic income per share number. In the three-month period ended March 31, 2017, warrants and stock options outstanding have not been included in the fully diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding as these were anti-dilutive.
Foreign exchange
The Companys functional currency is the U.S. dollar. Any monetary assets and liabilities that are in a currency other than the U.S. dollar are translated at the rate prevailing at year end. Revenue and expenses in a foreign currency are translated at rates that approximate those in effect at the time of translation. Gains and losses from translation of foreign currency transactions into U.S. dollars are included in current results of operations.
Financial instruments
The Companys financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, trading securities, receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities. It is managements opinion that the Company is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from its financial instruments. The fair values of these financial instruments approximate their carrying values unless otherwise noted. Cash in Canada is primarily held in financial institutions. Balances on hand may exceed insured maximums. Cash in Ghana is held in banks with a strong international presence. Ghana does not insure bank balances.
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities
The Company measures the fair value of financial assets and liabilities based on US GAAP guidance which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure about fair value measurements.
The Company classifies financial assets and liabilities as held-for-trading, available-for-sale, held-to-maturity, loans and receivables or other financial liabilities depending on their nature. Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognized at fair value on their initial recognition, except for those arising from certain related party transactions which are accounted for at the transferors carrying amount or exchange amount.
Financial assets and liabilities classified as held-for-trading are measured at fair value, with gains and losses recognized in net income. Financial assets classified as held-to-maturity, loans and receivables, and financial liabilities other than those classified as held-for-trading are measured at amortized cost, using the effective interest method of amortization. Financial assets classified as available-for-sale are measured at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses being recognized as other comprehensive income until realized, or if an unrealized loss is considered other than temporary, the unrealized loss is recorded in income.
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
March 31,
2018
(unaudited)
Financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable and accrued liabilities are carried at cost, which management believes approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. Investments in trading securities are classified as held for trading, with unrealized gains and losses being recognized in income.
The following table presents information about the assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques the Company utilized to determine such fair value. In general, fair values determined by Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets. Fair values determined by Level 2 inputs utilize data points that are observable such as quoted prices, interest rates and yield curves. Fair values determined by Level 3 inputs are unobservable data points for the asset or liability, and included situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset.
Significant | |||||||||||||
Quoted Prices | Other | Significant | |||||||||||
in Active | Observable | Unobservable | |||||||||||
March 31, | Markets | Inputs | Inputs | ||||||||||
2018 | (Level 1) | (Level 2) | (Level 3) | ||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,298,135 | $ | 1,298,135 | $ | | $ | | |||||
Restricted cash | 271,322 | 271,322 | | | |||||||||
Investment in trading securities | 259,402 | 259,402 | | | |||||||||
Warrant liability | (1,000 | ) | | | (1,000 | ) | |||||||
Total | $ | 1,827,859 | $ | 1,828,859 | $ | | $ | (1,000 | ) |
Significant | |||||||||||||
Quoted Prices | Other | Significant | |||||||||||
in Active | Observable | Unobservable | |||||||||||
December 31, | Markets | Inputs | Inputs | ||||||||||
2017 | (Level 1) | ) | (Level 2) | (Level 3) | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,364,652 | $ | 1,364,652 | $ | | $ | | |||||
Restricted cash | 246,322 | 246,322 | | | |||||||||
Investment in trading securities | 270,309 | 270,309 | | | |||||||||
Warrant liability | (1,000 | ) | | | (1,000 | ) | |||||||
Total | $ | 1,880,283 | $ | 1,881,283 | $ | | $ | (1,000 | ) |
The fair values of cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities are determined through market, observable and corroborated sources. The fair value of the warrant liability is determined through the Black Scholes valuation model.
Concentration of credit risk
The financial instrument which potentially subjects the Company to concentration of credit risk is cash. The Company maintains cash in bank accounts that, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. As of March 31, 2018, the Company held $622,330 (December 31, 2017 - $737,523) in low risk money market funds which are not federally insured. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant risks on its cash in bank accounts. The Company has contracted to sell all its recovered gold through a licensed exporter in Ghana.
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XTRA-GOLD RESOURCES CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
March 31,
2018
(unaudited)
Recent accounting pronouncements
On May 28, 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, requiring an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The updated standard will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective and permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Deferral of the Effective Date, which deferred the effective date of the new revenue standard for periods beginning after December 15, 2016 to December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted but not earlier than the original effective date. Accordingly, the updated standard is effective for us from January 1, 2018. We will use the cumulative effect method, we do not expect that this change will have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, Presentation of Financial StatementsGoing Concern, which requires management of an entity to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entitys ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued or available to be issued. This update is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In July 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-16, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement Period Adjustments. ASU 2015-16 requires that an acquirer recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. The amendments in this Update require that the acquirer record, in the same periods financial statements, the effect on earnings of changes in depreciation, amortization, or other income effects, if any, as a result of the change to the provisional amounts, calculated as if the accounting had been completed at the acquisition date. Any current period adjustments to provisional amounts that would have impacted a prior periods earnings had they been recognized at the acquisition date are required to be presented separately on the face of the income statement or disclosed in the notes. The amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The amendments in this Update should be applied prospectively to adjustments to provisional amounts that occur after the effective date of this Update with earlier application permitted for financial statements that have not been issued. Therefore the amendments in ASU 2015-16 will become effective for us as of the beginning of our 2017 fiscal year. The adoption of this guidance will not have a material impact upon our financial condition or results of operations.
In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740), which requires that all deferred income tax assets and liabilities be presented as noncurrent in the balance sheet. The pronouncement is effective for financial statements issued for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 with early application permitted. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In January 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-01, Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. ASU 2016-01 requires that equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee) are to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. However, an entity may choose to measure equity investments that do not have readily determinable fair values at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. Furthermore, equity investments without readily determinable fair values are to be assessed for impairment using a quantitative approach. The amendments in ASU 2016-01 should be applied by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption, with other amendments related specifically to equity securities without readily determinable fair values applied prospectively. The amendments in ASU 2016-01 will become effective for us as of the beginning of our 2019 fiscal year. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact upon our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
On February 24, 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases, requiring lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with the exception of short-term leases. For lessees, leases will continue to be classified as either operating or finance leases in the income statement. Lessor accounting is similar to the current model but updated to align with certain changes to the lessee model. Lessors will continue to classify leases as operating, direct financing or sales-type leases. The effective date of the new standard for public companies is for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The new standard must be adopted using a modified retrospective transition and requires application of the new guidance at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented. The updated standard is effective for us beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. We are currently evaluating the effect that the updated standard will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
March 31,
2018 (unaudited)
On March 30, 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which simplifies various aspects related to the accounting and presentation of share-based payments. The amendments require entities to record all tax effects related to share-based payments at settlement or expiration through the income statement and the windfall tax benefit to be recorded when it arises, subject to normal valuation allowance considerations. All tax-related cash flows resulting from share-based payments are required to be reported as operating activities in the statement of cash flows. The updates relating to the income tax effects of the share-based payments including the cash flow presentation must be adopted either prospectively or retrospectively. Further, the amendments allow the entities to make an accounting policy election to either estimate forfeitures or recognize forfeitures as they occur. If an election is made, the change to recognize forfeitures as they occur must be adopted using a modified retrospective approach with a cumulative effect adjustment recorded to opening retained earnings. The adoption of this standard will not have a material impact upon our financial condition or results of operations.
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments, in an effort to reduce the diversity of how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. The amendments of this ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company has determined that this ASU will not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business, in an effort to clarify the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The amendments of this ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
4. |
INVESTMENTS IN TRADING SECURITIES |
At March 31, 2018, the Company held investments classified as trading securities, which consisted of various equity securities. All trading securities are carried at fair value. As of March 31, 2018, the fair value of trading securities was $259,402 (December 31, 2017 $270,309).
March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | ||||||
Investments in trading securities at cost | $ | 511,104 | $ | 530,829 | |||
Unrealized losses | (251,702 | ) | (260,520 | ) | |||
Investments in trading securities at fair market value | $ | 259,402 | $ | 270,309 |
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
March 31,
2018
(unaudited)
5. |
EQUIPMENT |
March 31, 2018 | ||||||||||
Accumulated | Net Book | |||||||||
Cost | Amortization | Value | ||||||||
Furniture and equipment | $ | 8,358 | $ | 8,358 | $ | | ||||
Computer equipment | 20,274 | 20,274 | | |||||||
Exploration equipment | 1,759,452 | 1,282,975 | 476,477 | |||||||
Vehicles | 402,846 | 323,213 | 79,633 | |||||||
$ | 2,190,930 | $ | 1,634,820 | $ | 556,110 |
The company expensed $29,966 for amortization in the three months ended March 31, 2018.
December 31, 2017 | ||||||||||
Accumulated | Net Book | |||||||||
Cost | Amortization | Value | ||||||||
Furniture and equipment | $ | 8,358 | $ | 8,358 | $ | | ||||
Computer equipment | 20,274 | 20,274 | | |||||||
Exploration equipment | 1,738,849 | 1,255,906 | 482,943 | |||||||
Vehicles | 358,936 | 320,316 | 38,620 | |||||||
$ | 2,126,417 | $ | 1,604,854 | $ | 521,563 |
The company expensed $21,990 for amortization in the three months ended March 31, 2017.
6. |
MINERAL PROPERTIES |
March 31, | December 31, | ||||||
2018 | 2017 | ||||||
Acquisition costs | $ | 1,607,729 | $ | 1,607,729 | |||
Asset retirement obligation (Note 7) | 8,133 | 8,133 | |||||
Option payments received | (881,440 | ) | (881,440 | ) | |||
Total | $ | 734,422 | $ | 734,422 |
Kibi, Kwabeng and Pameng Projects
The Company holds an individual mining lease over the lease area of each of the Kibi Project, the Kwabeng Project and the Pameng Project, all of which are located in Ghana. The mining leases for the Kwabeng and Pameng Projects grant the Company mining rights to produce gold in the respective lease areas until July 26, 2019. All required documentation to extend the lease for our Kibi Project (formerly known as the Apapam Project) for 15 years from December 17, 2015 has been submitted to the Ghana Minerals Commission. As these extensions generally take years for the regulatory review to be completed, the Company is not yet in receipt of the extension approval. However, until the Company receives the extension documents, the old lease remains in force under the mineral laws. The extension is in accordance with the terms of application and payment of fees to the Minerals Commission of Ghana (Mincom). All gold production will be subject to a production royalty of the net smelter returns (NSR) payable to the Government of Ghana.
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XTRA-GOLD RESOURCES CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
March 31,
2018
(unaudited)
Banso and Muoso Projects
During the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company made an application to Mincom to convert a single prospecting license (PL) securing its interest in the Banso and Muoso Projects located in Ghana to a mining lease covering the lease area of each of these Projects. This application was approved by Mincom who subsequently made recommendation to the Minister of Lands, Forestry and Mines to grant an individual mining lease for each Project. Subsequent to the year ended December 31, 2010, the Government of Ghana granted two mining leases for these Projects dated January 6, 2011. These mining leases grant the Company mining rights to produce gold in the respective lease areas until January 5, 2025 with respect to the Banso Project and until January 5, 2024 with respect to the Muoso Project. These mining leases supersede the PL previously granted to the Company. Among other things, both mining leases require that the Company (i) pay the Government of Ghana a fee of $30,000 in consideration of granting of each lease (paid in the March 2011 quarter); (ii) pay annual ground rent of GH¢260.00 (USD$167) for the Banso Project and GH¢280.00 (USD$180) for the Muoso Project; (iii) commence commercial production of gold within two years from the date of the mining leases; and (iv) pay a production royalty to the Government of Ghana. The Company has filed for the necessary permits to commence work on the project. The permits were approved and work has commenced on the properties.
The Company executed a letter of intent (LOI) with Buccaneer Gold Corp. (Buccaneer), formerly Verbina Resources Inc., a company related by two directors in common, on July 21, 2010 whereby Buccaneer could acquire an undivided 55% interest in the Companys interest in the mineral rights of the Companys Banso and Muoso concessions (Concessions). On January 21, 2011, the terms of the agreement were amended.
On November 22, 2016, the Company announced that Buccaneer had abandoned its rights in respect of the Concessions.
Mining lease and prospecting license commitments
The Company is committed to expend, from time to time fees payable (a) to the Minerals Commission for: (i) an extension of an expiry date of a prospecting license (currently $15,000 for each occurrence); (ii) a grant of a mining lease (currently $100,000); (iii) an extension of a mining lease (currently $100,000); (iv) annual operating permits; and (v) the conversion of a reconnaissance license to a prospecting license (currently $20,000); (b) to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (of Ghana) for: (i) processing and certificate fees with respect to EPA permits; (ii) the issuance of permits before the commencement of any work at a particular concession; or (iii) the posting of a bond in connection with any mining operations undertaken by the Company; (c) for a legal obligation associated with our mineral properties for clean up costs when work programs are completed; and (d) an aggregate of less than $500 in connection with annual ground rent and mining permits to enter upon and gain access to the areas covered by the Companys mining leases and future reconnaissance and prospecting licenses and such other financial commitments arising out of any approved exploration programs in connection therewith.
7. |
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION |
March 31, | December 31, | ||||||
2018 | 2017 | ||||||
Balance, beginning of year | $ | 205,201 | $ | 216,000 | |||
Change in obligation | (1,543 | ) | (10,799 | ) | |||
Balance, end of year | $ | 203,658 | $ | 205,201 |
The Company has a legal obligation associated with its mineral properties for clean up costs when work programs are completed.
The undiscounted amount of cash flows, required over the estimated reserve life of the underlying assets, to settle the obligation, adjusted for inflation, is estimated at $203,658 (December 31, 2017 - $205,201). During 2018 and 2017, the obligation was estimated based on actual reclamation cost experience on an average per acre basis and the remaining acres to be reclaimed. It is expected that this obligation will be funded from general Company resources at the time the costs are incurred. The Company has been required by the Ghanaian government to post a bond of US$271,322 which has been recorded in restricted cash.
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
March 31,
2018
(unaudited)
8. |
CAPITAL STOCK |
Issuances of shares
The company did not issue any shares during the period ended March 31, 2018.
Other than the issue of stock options as described below, the Company did not issue shares during the year ended December 31, 2017.
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company issued 162,000 shares at CAD$0.15 per share for proceeds of CAD$24,300 ($18,560) on exercise of stock options.
During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company issued 2,500,000 units at CAD$0.40 per unit for proceeds of $693,728 net of costs. Each unit was comprised of one common share and one half of one common share purchase warrant. Each full purchase warrant is convertible into one common share of the Company at a price of CAD$0.65 for a period of 15 months from closing. The Company also issued 147,000 finders warrants with this financing. Each finders warrant is convertible into one common share of the Company at a price of CAD$0.65 for a period of 15 months from closing.
During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company issued 408,000 shares at CAD$0.15 per share for proceeds of $48,756 on exercise of stock options.
Cancellation of shares
During the year ended December 31, 2017, a total of 554,000 common shares were re-purchased for $100,239 and cancelled.
During the year ended December 31, 2016, a total of 396,000 common shares were re-purchased for $69,774 and cancelled.
During the year ended December 31, 2015, a total of 149,000 common shares were re-purchased for $18,901 and cancelled.
Stock options
At June 30, 2011, the Company adopted a new 10% rolling stock option plan (the 2011 Plan) and cancelled the 2005 equity compensation plan. Pursuant to the 2011 Plan, the Company is entitled to grant options and reserve for issuance up to 10% of the shares issued and outstanding at the time of grant. The terms and conditions of any options granted, including the number and type of options, the exercise period, the exercise price and vesting provisions, are determined by the Compensation Committee which makes recommendations to the board of directors for their approval. The maximum term of options granted cannot exceed 10 years.
The TSXs rules relating to security-based compensation arrangements require that every three years after the institution of a security-based compensation arrangement which does not have a fixed maximum aggregate of securities issuable, all unallocated options must be approved by a majority of the Companys directors and by the Companys shareholders. The Board approved all unallocated options under the Option Plan on March 28, 2017 which was approved by the Companys shareholders at the annual and special meeting held on May 17, 2017.
At March 31, 2018, the following stock options were outstanding:
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XTRA-GOLD RESOURCES CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
March 31,
2018
(unaudited)
Number of | Exercise | Expiry Date |
Options | Price | |
54,000 | CAD$0.50 | June 1, 2020 |
63,000 | CDN$0.15 | June 1, 2020 |
48,000 | CDN$0.225 | June 1, 2020 |
90,000 | CDN$0.50 | July 1, 2020 |
150,000 | CDN$0.30 | November 1, 2020 |
30,000 | CDN$0.50 | March 1, 2021 |
100,000 | CDN$0.225 | March 1, 2021 |
108,000 | CDN$0.15 | June 10, 2021 |
125,000 | CDN$0.65 | July 25, 2021 |
125,000 | CDN$0.27 | July 1, 2022 |
382,000 | CDN$0.15 | December 31, 2022 |
690,000 | CDN$0.30 | July 1, 2023 |
250,000 | CDN$0.20 | October 8, 2025 |
400,000 | CDN$0.40 | May 5, 2026 |
Stock option transactions and the number of stock options outstanding are summarized as follows:
March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | ||||||||||||
Weighted | Weighted | ||||||||||||
Number of | Average | Number of | Average | ||||||||||
Options | Exercise | Options | Exercise | ||||||||||
Price | Price | ||||||||||||
Outstanding, beginning of year | 2,615,000 | $ | 0.23 | 1,920,000 | $ | 0.23 | |||||||
Granted | | 965,000 | $ | 0.24 | |||||||||
Exercised | | (162,000 | ) | $ | 0.12 | ||||||||
Cancelled/Expired | | (108,000 | ) | $ | 0.36 | ||||||||
Outstanding, end of year | 2,615,000 | $ | 0.23 | 2,615,000 | $ | 0.23 | |||||||
Exercisable, end of year | 2,540,000 | $ | 0.23 | 2,505,500 | $ | 0.23 |
The aggregate intrinsic value for options vested and for total options as of March 31, 2018 is approximately $56,995 (December 31, 2017 - $22,041). The weighted average contractual term of stock options outstanding and exercisable as at March 31, 2018 is 5.8 years (December 31, 2017 6.0 years).
There were no options granted during the three-month period ended March 31, 2018. The fair value of stock options granted, vested, and modified during the period ended March 31, 2018 was $7,762, which has been included in general and administrative expense. The fair value of stock options granted, vested, and modified during the year ended December 31, 2017 was $103,001, (three months ended March 31, 2017 - $nil) which has been included in general and administrative expense.
The following assumptions were used for the Black-Scholes valuation of stock options amended during the three-month period ended March 31, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017:
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XTRA-GOLD RESOURCES CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
March 31,
2018
(unaudited)
2018 | 2017 | ||||||
Risk-free interest rate | N/A | 1.75% | |||||
Expected life | N/A | 2 to 7.5 years | |||||
Annualized volatility | N/A | 61% to 68% | |||||
Dividend rate | N/A | |
During 2017 the Company granted 610,000 options to insiders at a price of $0.24 (CAD$0.30) . A further 80,000 options were granted to non-insiders at a price of $0.24 (CAD$0.30) . Consultants received 125,000 options priced at $0.21 (CAD$0.27) and 150,000 at $0.24 (CAD$0.30) . There were 400,000 option grants during 2016 to an insider of the Company at $0.31 (CAD$0.40) . A further 125,000 options were granted during 2016 to a consultant of the company at $0.50 (CAD$0.65) .
Warrants
At March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the following warrants were outstanding:
Number of Warrants | Exercise Price | Expiry Date | |
1,250,000 | CAD$0.50 | August 25, 2018 |
Warrant transactions and the number of warrants outstanding are summarized as follows:
Mar. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | ||||||||||||
Balance, beginning of period | 1,250,000 | CAD$0.50 | 1,397,000 | CAD$ 0.65 | |||||||||
Issued | | | |||||||||||
Exercised | | | |||||||||||
Expired | | (147,000 | ) | CAD$ 0.65 | |||||||||
Balance, end of period | 1,250,000 | CAD$0.50 | 1,250,000 | CAD$ 0.50 |
Under US GAAP when the strike price of the warrants is denominated in a currency other than an entity's functional currency, the warrants would not be considered indexed to the entitys own stock, and would consequently be considered to be a derivative liability. The common share purchase warrants described above are denominated in CAD dollars and the Companys functional currency is the US dollar. As a result, the Company determined that these warrants are not considered indexed to the Companys own stock and characterized the fair value of these warrants as derivative liabilities upon issuance. The derivative will be subsequently marked to market through income.
The Company determined that the fair value of the warrant liability using the Black-Scholes Options Pricing Model at May 25, 2016 to be $70,712. In August 2017, the Company extended the term of the non-broker warrants until August 25, 2018 and decreased the strike price of the warrants to CAD$0.50.
The Company recorded the full value of the derivative as a liability at issuance and recognized the amount as financing expense in the consolidated statement of operations. In August 2017, a further charge was recognized when the non-broker warrants were extended and the strike price was changed. At December 31, 2017, the fair value adjustment was recognized in the consolidated statement of operations.
The fair value of the warrants estimated at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 using the Black-Scholes Options Pricing Model was $1,000.
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XTRA-GOLD RESOURCES CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
March 31,
2018
(unaudited)
9. |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
During the three-month periods ended March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017, the Company entered into the following transactions with related parties:
March 31, | March 31, | ||||||
2018 | 2017 | ||||||
Consulting fees paid or accrued to officers or their companies | $ | 257,536 | $ | 120,971 | |||
Directors fees | 582 | 567 |
Of the total consulting fees noted above, $186,296 (March 31, 2017 - $52,959) was incurred by the Company to a private company of which a related party is a 50% shareholder and director. The related party was entitled to receive $93,148 (March 31, 2017 - $26,480) of this amount. As at March 31, 2017, $136,343 (December 31, 2017 - $47,924) remains payable to this related company and $5,000 (December 31, 2017 - $5,000) remains payable to the related party for expenses earned for work on behalf of the Company.
At March 31, 2017, $18,560 for the exercise of the stock options were outstanding. This balance was received subsequent to March 31, 2017.
During 2017 the Company granted 610,000 options to insiders at a price of $0.24 (CAD$0.30) . A total of $75,502 was included in consulting fees related to these options, of which $nil was recorded in the first three months of 2017.
10. |
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE WITH RESPECT TO CASH FLOWS |
March 31, | March 31, | ||||||
2018 | 2017 | ||||||
Cash paid during the period for: | |||||||
Interest | $ | | $ | | |||
Income taxes | $ | | $ | |
There were no significant non-cash transactions during the three-month period ended March 31, 2018, nor during the year ended December 31, 2017.
11. |
SEGMENTED INFORMATION |
The Company has one reportable segment, being the exploration and development of resource properties.
Geographic information is as follows:
March 31, | December 31, | ||||||
2018 | 2017 | ||||||
Cash and restricted cash: | |||||||
Canada | $ | 770,320 | $ | 815,526 | |||
Ghana | 799,137 | 795,448 | |||||
Total cash and restricted cash | 1,569,457 | 1,610,974 | |||||
Capital assets | |||||||
Canada | | | |||||
Ghana | 1,290,532 | 1,255,985 | |||||
Total capital assets | 1,290,532 | 1,255,985 | |||||
Total | $ | 2,859,989 | $ | 2,866,959 |
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
March 31,
2018
(unaudited)
March 31, | March 31, | ||||||
Three months ended | 2018 | 2017 | |||||
Net (loss) profit: | |||||||
Canada | $ | (215,130 | ) | $ | (141,190 | ) | |
Ghana | 809,059 | 94,927 | |||||
Total | $ | 593,929 | $ | (46,263 | ) |
12. |
CONTINGENCY AND COMMITMENTS |
In late 2009, the Government of Ghana announced an increase in the gross overriding royalty (GOR) required payable by all mining companies in the country from 3% to 5%. The industry standard remained at 3% due to stability agreements which were in place with a number of companies. From the commencement of gold recovery in July 2010 to September 2010, the Company paid the GOR at 5% and as of October 2010, the Company began to pay the GOR at 3% until July 1, 2011 when the Company again paid the royalty at 5%. As a result of this decision, there is a potential unrecorded liability of $84,300 related to 2010 activities and a recorded liability of $120,000 related to 2011 activities. Although the Company believes it is unlikely that these amounts will become payable a provision has been recorded due to the uncertainty of the timing of the increase.
The Government of Ghana initially required an environmental bond of $385,000 for the Banso permit and $327,000 for the Muoso permit. The Company has submitted a request for a reduction of these fees to the government and is awaiting a response.
13. |
SUBSEQUENT EVENT NOTE |
During the three-month period ended March 31, 2018, 224,500 common shares were re-purchased for $37,880 (CAD$48,663) and these shares were cancelled subsequent to March 31, 2018. Subsequent to March 31, 2018, an aggregate of 8,500 common shares were re-purchased for $1,575 (CAD$2,008). These shares will be cancelled in the normal course of operations.
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EXHIBIT 99.2
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis of the interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and results of operations (MD&A) of Xtra-Gold Resources Corp. (Xtra-Gold or our company) for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 should be read in conjunction with the interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes to the companys interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect Xtra-Golds plans, estimates and beliefs. Our companys actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements set out herein. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to those discussed below and as contained elsewhere in this MD&A. Our companys condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements are stated in United States Dollars and are prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP).
Additional information relating to our company, including our consolidated audited financial statements and the notes thereto for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 and our annual report on Form 20-F, can be viewed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates and beliefs. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include but are not limited to those discussed below and elsewhere in our 20-F annual report, particularly in the item entitled Risk Factors beginning on page 8 of our 20-F annual report.
Highlights for the Three-Month Period Ended March 31, 2018 and subsequent
During the three-month period ended March 31, 2018:
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in connection with our gold recovery operations, we produced 1,352 ounces of raw gold. We sold 1,421 fine ounces of gold at an average price of US$1,311 per ounce. |
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we repurchased 224,500 shares for US$37,880 and cancelled them subsequent to March 31, 2018. Subsequent to March 31, 2018 we also repurchased 8,500 common shares for $1,575 and will cancel these shares in the June 2018 quarter. |
Overview
We are engaged in the exploration of gold properties exclusively in Ghana, West Africa in the search for mineral deposits and mineral reserves which could be economically and legally extracted or produced. Our exploration activities include the review of existing geological data, grid establishment and soil geochemical sampling, geological mapping, geophysical surveying, trenching and pitting to test gold-in-soil anomalies and diamond core and/or reverse circulation (RC) drilling to test targets followed by infill drilling, if successful, to define a mineral reserve.
Our mining concession portfolio currently consists of 225.87 square kilometers comprised of 33.65 square kilometers for our Kibi project, 51.67 square kilometers for our Banso project, 55.28 square kilometers for our Muoso project, 44.76 square kilometers for our Kwabeng project, and 40.51 square kilometers for our Pameng project, or 55,873 acres, pursuant to the leased areas set forth in our mining leases.
Technical Disclosure
The hardrock, lode gold exploration technical information relating to our mineral properties contained in this MD&A is based upon information prepared by or the preparation of which was supervised by Yves Clement, P.Geo., our Vice-President, Exploration. Mr. Clement is a Qualified Person as defined by Canadian Securities National Instrument 43-101 concerning standards of disclosure for mineral projects.
Plan of Operations
Our strategic plan is unchanged from our December 2017 MDA. The anticipated cost of the plan for 2018 is $800,000 to $1,100,000. We have flexibility within the plan to increase or decrease spending, depending on results.
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Trends
Gold prices closed in 2017 at $1,291 per ounce, above the 2017 average of $1,257 per ounce. The low for 2017 occurred in January. We continue to see positive indicators for gold prices in the future.
Comments from the World Economic Forum in Davos indicated concern that growth in the U.S. and Europe is not sustainable. Tightening by central banks could complicate efforts to sustain growth. Some commodity analysts believe that these economic conditions are very positive for the gold market.
Gold does well in times of uncertainty. National, corporate and individual debt levels increase this uncertainty and leave less room to safely manage any potential crisis.
Gold prices per ounce over the March 31, 2018 quarter and previous two years are as follows:
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High | $ | 1,355 | $ | 1,346 | $ | 1,366 | |||
Low | 1,308 | 1,151 | 1,077 | ||||||
Average | $ | 1,329 | $ | 1,257 | 1,248 |
The tone for the precious metals market in the near future will depend on the U.S. dollar strength. The US Federal Reserve has indicated that it will continue to increase rates, barring unforeseen circumstances. These increases assume that economic slack exists in the system and that the US economy will continue to expand. Any wobble in the US economy could interfere with the rate increases and create uncertainty about the US economy, which would be good for gold prices.
Overall, a lower U.S. dollar should lead to higher costs in U.S. dollar terms to identify and explore for gold but could be more than offset by higher gold prices, resulting in greater interest in gold exploration companies. Conversely, if the U.S. dollar strengthens further, interest in the gold exploration sector could be reduced.
Summary of the last five fiscal years ending December 31
2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | |
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Operating revenues | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
Consolidated gain (loss) for the period | 453,932 | (467,711) | (391,723) | (687,057) | (750,942) |
Net loss (gain) attributable to non-controlling interest | (98,077) | (13,173) | (35,642) | (6,842) | 8,849 |
Net gain (loss) Xtra-Gold Resources Corp. | 355,855 | (480,884) | (427,365) | (693,899) | (742,093) |
Basic and diluted income (loss) attributable to common shareholders per common share | 0.01 | (0.01) | (0.01) | (0.02) | (0.02) |
Total current assets | 1,825,775 | 1,593,038 | 1,049,334 | 1,124,733 | 1,717,195 |
Total assets | 3,328,082 | 2,895,984 | 2,491,603 | 2,713,212 | 3,616,752 |
Total current liabilities | 443,457 | 486,613 | 391,750 | 327,193 | 311,904 |
Total liabilities | 443,457 | 486,613 | 391,750 | 327,193 | 515,299 |
Working capital | 1,382,318 | 1,106,425 | 657,584 | 797,540 | 1,405,291 |
Capital stock | 47,782 | 48,174 | 45,622 | 45,811 | 46,264 |
Total equity | 2,884,625 | 2,409,371 | 2,099,853 | 2,386,019 | 3,101,453 |
Total Xtra-Gold Resources Corp. stockholders equity | 3,712,649 | 3,335,472 | 3,039,127 | 3,360,935 | 4,083,211 |
Dividends declared per share | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding | 47,948,596 | 47,256,630 | 45,721,507 | 45,996,481 | 46,481,748 |
Basic and diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding | 51,339,216 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
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Summary of Quarterly Results
Basic and Diluted Income | ||||||
Three Months Ended | Net Income (Loss) | (Loss) Per Share | ||||
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March 31, 2018 | $ | 593,929 | $ | 0.01 | ||
December 31, 2017 | 177,977 | (0.00 | ) | |||
September 30, 2017 | (105,484 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||
June 30, 2017 | 329,625 | 0.01 | ||||
March 31, 2017 | (46,263 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||
December 31, 2016 | (2,641 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||
September 30, 2016 | (152,070 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||
June 30, 2016 | (296,068 | ) | (0.01 | ) | ||
March 31, 2016 | (30,105 | ) | (0.00 | ) |
Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 as Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
Our companys net income for the three months ended March 31, 2018 was $593,929 as compared to a net loss of $46,263 for the three months ended March 31, 2017. Most of the increase resulted from gold recovery results in the March 2018 quarter.
Our companys basic and diluted net income per share for the three months ended March 31, 2018 was $0.01 compared to a net loss of $0.00 per share for the three months ended March 31, 2017. The weighted average number of shares outstanding was 47,782,417 basic and 51,641,417 fully diluted at March 31, 2018 compared to 48,178,839 for the three months ended March 31, 2017. The decrease in the weighted average number of shares outstanding can be mostly attributed to the repurchase of shares over 2017 and 2018 to date.
We incurred expenses of $241,438 in the three months ended March 31, 2018 as compared to $192,755 in the three months ended March 31, 2017. Amortization for the three months ended March 31, 2018 increased to $29,996 as compared to $21,990 for the three months ended March 31, 2017, reflecting the purchase of a drill in 2017 and two vehicles (one later in 2017 and one in 2018). General and administrative (G&A) expenses were $93,586 in the three months ended March 31, 2018 as compared to $96,808 in the three months ended March 31, 2017. Increased regulatory costs in 2018 reflect the timing of renewal fees and were partly offset by decreased investor relations costs. Exploration costs increased to $117,886 as compared to $73,957 for the three months ended March 31, 2017, primarily due to the costs of operating the drill, rather than not drilling as in 2017. All exploration costs were expensed in the periods.
Exploration activities on the Kibi project during the March 2017 quarter focussed on the continuation of the scout pitting program initiated in the December 2016 quarter; with the ongoing pitting designed to test the subsurface signature of high priority gold-in-soil anomalies to identify follow up trenching and/or drilling targets. A total of 19 scout pits, encompassing 84 channel samples, were manually excavated on the Akwadum North (Zone 8) and Hillcrest Shear (Zone 7) gold-in-soil anomalies located on the Apapam Mining Lease and the adjoining Akim Apapam Reconnaissance Licence application, respectively. Exploration work also included the rehabilitation of an approximately 95 metre section of an old scout trench on the Hillcrest Shear grassroots gold target to permit follow up detail geological mapping and channel sampling (86 samples). Compilation of the geological and assay result data is in progress, and the scout pitting / trenching sampling results will be reported upon the completion of the ongoing gold-in-soil anomaly evaluation program.
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In connection with our Banso and Muosu projects, geological compilation was undertaken to identify and/or further advance grassroots targets. We did not conduct any exploration activities on our Kwabeng and Pameng projects during the current reporting period.
We reported a gain of $925,262 related to other items for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to a gain of $157,039 for the three months ended March 31, 2017. Gold recovery and foreign exchange results created most of the difference.
During the three months ended March 31, 2018, we sold 1,421 ounces of fine gold from our gold recovery operations compared to 446 ounces of fine gold from our share of the placer gold operations received during the three months ended March 31, 2017. Our gold receipts, after royalties, during the three months ended March 31, 2018, generated a gain on gold recovery of $968,051 (March 31, 2017 gain of $144,972). We recovered 1,352 raw ounces of gold during Q1 2018. Gold sales relating to our share of gold is not recognized until the risks and rewards of ownership passed to the buyer. These placer gold recovery operations were contracted to local Ghanaian groups. We pay a 5% government royalty on our gold sales. Using local contractors promotes the local economy while avoiding illegal workings on our projects.
During the three months ended March 31, 2018, our company had a foreign exchange loss of $24,565 compared to a gain of $9,404 in the three months ended March 31, 2017 which can be attributed to a stronger U.S. dollar during the quarter against the Canadian dollar and Ghanaian cedi.
Our company recognized a trading and holding loss on marketable securities of $19,257. Unrealized gains and losses reflect mark-to-market changes in the investment portfolio during a period. A realized gain is recognized when securities are sold from the investment portfolio, being the difference between the selling price and the purchase price of the security sold. At the time of the sale, any mark-to-market gain or loss which is related to the security sold, previously recognized in unrealized gains and losses, are reversed.
Recent Capital Raising Transactions
Our activities, principally the exploration and acquisition of properties for gold and other metals, may be financed through joint ventures or through the completion of equity transactions such as equity offerings and the exercise of stock options and warrants.
There were no capital raising transactions in 2018.
During the first quarter of 2017, the Company issued 162,000 shares at CAD$0.15 per share for cash proceeds of $18,560 on the exercise of stock options. As the funds were received subsequent to March 31, 2017, $18,560 was reported as Subscriptions receivable in the Equity section of the Balance Sheet.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We are an exploration company focused on gold and associated commodities and do not have operating revenues; and therefore, we must utilize our current cash reserves, income from placer gold sales, income from investments, funds obtained from the exercise of stock options and warrants and other financing transactions to maintain our capacity to meet the planned exploration programs, or to fund any further development activities. There is no certainty that future financing will be available to us in the amounts or at the times desired on terms acceptable to us, if at all.
Cash on hand was reduced by $66,517 during the three-month period. Most of the cash reduction related to fixed asset purchases and a $25,000 increase in our reclamation deposit with the Ghana government. Other operating expenses were mostly cash neutral. Cash from operating activities reported an inflow of $22,995.
During the three-month period ended March 31, 2018, our company repurchased 224,500 shares for $37,880 and cancelled them subsequent to March 31, 2018. Subsequent to March 31, 2018, we repurchased 8,500 shares at a cost of $1,575, and these shares will be cancelled in the normal course of business.
At March 31, 2018, current liabilities increased to $596,611 (December 31, 2017 - $443,457), mostly due to obligations incurred related to gold sales late in the quarter. Our cash and cash equivalents as at March 31, 2018 were sufficient to pay these liabilities.
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We believe that our company has sufficient working capital to achieve our 2018 operating plan. However, our losses raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our auditors have issued an explanatory paragraph in their audit opinion for the year end December 31, 2017.
At March 31, 2018, we had total cash and cash equivalents of $1,569,457 (December 31, 2017 - $1,610,974). Working capital as of March 31, 2018 was $2,014,357 (December 31, 2017 - $1,382,318). The increase in working capital mostly reflects the increase in accounts receivable for gold sold late in the quarter. During the three-month period ended March 31, 2018, our company sold $49,775 in tradable securities and purchased $63,884 in tradable securities.
Our shares of common stock, warrants and stock options outstanding as at May 11, 2018, March 31, 2018, and December 31, 2017 were as follows:
May 11, 2018 | March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | |
Common Shares | 47,549,417 | 47,782,417 | 47,782,417 |
Warrants | 1,250,000 | 1,250,000 | 1,250,000 |
Stock Options | 2,615,000 | 2,615,000 | 2,615,000 |
Fully diluted | 51,414,417 | 51,647,417 | 51,647,417 |
As of the date of this MD&A, the exercise of all outstanding warrants and options would raise approximately $1.1 million, however such exercise is not anticipated until the market value of our shares of common stock increases in value.
We remain debt free and our credit and interest rate risk is limited to interest-bearing assets of cash and bank or government guaranteed investment vehicles. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities are short-term and non-interest bearing.
Our liquidity risk with financial instruments is minimal as excess cash is invested with a Canadian financial institution in government-backed securities or bank-backed guaranteed investment certificates.
Our fiscal 2018 budget to carry out our plan of operations is approximately $800,000 as disclosed in our Plan of Operations section above and in our 20-F annual report under Item 4.B Information on Xtra-Gold Business Overview. These expenditures are subject to change if management decides to scale back or accelerate operations. We believe that we are adequately capitalized to achieve our operating plan for fiscal 2018. However, our losses raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our auditors have issued an explanatory paragraph in their audit opinion for the year end December 31, 2017.
Going Concern
We have incurred net losses of $27,633,601 since inception through March 31, 2018. The report of our independent registered public accounting firm on our financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 contains an explanatory paragraph regarding our ability to continue as a going concern based upon an ongoing history of financial losses and because our company is dependent on our ability to raise additional capital, which may not be available when required, to implement our business plan. These conditions are typical for junior exploration companies. These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. There are no assurances we will be successful in our efforts to increase our revenues and report profitable operations or to continue as a going concern.
Related Party Transactions
During the three-month periods ended March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017, the Company entered into the following transactions with related parties:
Three-month period ended | March 31, 2018 | March 31, 2017 | ||||
Consulting fees paid or accrued to officers or their companies | $ | 257,536 | $ | 120,971 | ||
Directors fees | 582 | 567 |
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Of the total consulting fees noted above, $186,296 (March 31, 2017 - $52,959) was incurred by the Company to a private company of which a related party is a 50% shareholder and director. The related party was entitled to receive $93,148 (March 31, 2017 - $26,480) of this amount. As at March 31, 2017, $136,343 (December 31, 2017 - $47,924) remains payable to this related company and $5,000 (December 31, 2017 - $5,000) remains payable to the related party for expenses earned for work on behalf of the Company.
At March 31, 2017, $18,560 for the exercise of the stock options were outstanding. This balance was received subsequent to March 31, 2017.
During 2017 the Company granted 610,000 options to insiders at a price of $0.24 (CAD$0.30) . A total of $75,502 was included in consulting fees related to these options, of which $nil was recorded in the first three months of 2017.
Material Commitments
Mineral Property
Commitments
Our company is committed to expend, from time to time fees payable:
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to the Minerals Commission of Ghana for: | |
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an extension of an expiry date of a prospecting license (currently $15,000 for each occurrence); | |
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a grant of a mining lease (currently $100,000); | |
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an extension of a mining lease (currently $100,000); | |
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annual operating permits; and | |
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the conversion of a reconnaissance license to a prospecting license (currently $20,000); | |
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to the Environmental Protection Agency of Ghana for: | |
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processing and certificate fees with respect to EPA permits; | |
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the issuance of permits before the commencement of any work at a particular concession; or | |
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the posting of a bond in connection with any mining operations undertaken by our company; and | |
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for a legal obligation associated with our mineral properties for clean up costs when work programs are completed. We are committed to expend an aggregate of less than $500 in connection with annual ground rent and mining permits to enter upon and gain access to the area covered by our mining leases and future reconnaissance and prospecting licenses for our following concessions and such other financial commitments arising out of any approved exploration programs in connection therewith: | |
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the Apapam concession (Kibi project); | |
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the Kwabeng concession (Kwabeng project); | |
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the Pameng concession (Pameng project); | |
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the Banso concession (Banso project); and | |
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the Muoso concession (Muoso project). |
Upon and following the commencement of gold production at any of our projects, a royalty of the net smelter returns is payable quarterly to the Government of Ghana as prescribed by legislation.
Purchase of Significant Equipment
We consider the availability of equipment to conduct our exploration activities. During the three-month period ended March 31, 2018 we purchased a generator set and a new pickup truck. While we do not expect we will be buying any additional equipment in the foreseeable future, we will continue to assess the situation and weigh our program needs against equipment availability.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
Our company has no off balance sheet arrangements.
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities
Our company measures the fair value of financial assets and liabilities based on US GAAP guidance which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This measurement is unchanged from December 31, 2017 and is explained in Note 3 of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2018.
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The following table presents information about the assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques our company utilized to determine such fair value.
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Quoted Prices | Other | Significant | ||||||||||
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2018 | (Level 1) | (Level 2) | (Level 3) | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,298,135 | $ | 1,298,135 | $ | | $ | | ||||
Restricted cash | 271,322 | 271,322 | | | ||||||||
Investment in trading securities | 259,402 | 259,402 | | | ||||||||
Warrant liability | (1,000 | ) | | | (1,000 | ) | ||||||
Total | $ | 1,827,859 | $ | 1,828,859 | $ | | $ | (1,000 | ) |
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2017 | (Level 1) | (Level 2) | (Level 3) | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,364,652 | $ | 1,364,652 | $ | | $ | | ||||
Restricted cash | 246,322 | 246,322 | | | ||||||||
Investment in trading securities | 270,309 | 270,309 | | | ||||||||
Warrant liability | (1,000 | ) | | | (1,000 | ) | ||||||
Total | $ | 1,880,283 | $ | 1,881,283 | $ | | $ | (1,000 | ) |
Critical Accounting Estimates and Changes in Accounting Policies
All significant critical accounting estimates are fully disclosed in Note 3 of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and are unchanged from those reported in our December 31, 2017 audited consolidated financial statements.
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This MD&A contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements, as defined in applicable securities laws (collectively referred to herein as forward-looking statements). These statements relate to future events or our companys future performance. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as plans, expects, is expected, budget, scheduled, estimates, continues, forecasts, projects, predicts, intends, anticipates or believes, or variations of, or the negatives of, such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results may, could, would, should, might or will be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this MD&A speak only as of the date of this MD&A or as of the date specified in such statement.
The following table outlines certain significant forward-looking statements contained in this MD&A and provides the material assumptions used to develop such statements and material risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements.
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Forward-Looking Statements | Assumptions | Risk Factors |
Potential of Xtra-Golds properties to contain economic gold deposits and other mineral deposits and/or to become near-term and/or low-cost producers |
Availability of financing for our projects. |
Changes in the capital markets impacting
availability of future financings. Uncertainties involved in interpreting geological data and confirming title to acquired properties. Possibility of future exploration results, metallurgical test work, economic studies and development activities will not be consistent with our expectations. Variations from the technical reports. Increases in costs, environmental compliance and changes in environmental, local legislation and regulation, community support and the political and economic climate. Price volatility of gold and other associated commodities impacting the economics of our projects. |
Potential to expand the NI 43-101 resources on Xtra-Golds existing projects and achieve its growth targets |
Availability of financing. |
Changes in the capital markets impacting
availability of future financings. Uncertainties involved in interpreting geological data and confirming title to acquired properties. Possibility of future exploration results, metallurgical test work, economic studies and development activities will not be consistent with our expectations. Variations from the technical reports. Increases in costs, environmental compliance and changes in environmental, local legislation and regulation, community support and the political and economic climate. Price volatility of gold and other associated commodities impacting the economics of our projects. Continued cooperation of government bodies to conduct placer operations. |
Ability to meet working capital needs for fiscal 2018 |
Operating and exploration activities and associated costs will be consistent with our current expectations. Capital markets and financing opportunities are favourable to Xtra- Gold. Sale of any investments, if warranted, on acceptable terms. Xtra-Gold continues as a going concern. |
Changes in the capital markets impacting
availability and timing of future financings on acceptable terms. Increases in costs, environmental compliance and changes in environmental, other local legislation and regulation. Adjustments to currently proposed operating and exploration activities. Price volatility of gold and other commodities impacting sentiment for investment in the resource markets. |
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Forward-Looking Statements | Assumptions | Risk Factors |
Plans, costs, timing and capital for future exploration and development of Xtra-Golds properties including the potential impact of complying with existing and proposed laws and regulations |
Availability of financing for our
exploration and development activities. Actual results of our exploration, resource goals, metallurgical testing, economic studies and development activities will be favourable. Operating, exploration and development costs will be consistent with our expectations. Ability to retain and attract skilled staff. All requisite regulatory and governmental approvals will be received on a timely basis on terms acceptable to Xtra-Gold. Economic, political and industry market conditions will be favourable. |
Changes in the capital markets impacting
availability of future financings. Uncertainties involved in interpreting geological data and confirming title to acquired properties. Possibility of future exploration results, metallurgical test work and economic studies will not be consistent with our expectations. Increases in costs, environmental compliance and changes in environmental, local legislation and regulation and political and economic climate. Price volatility of gold and other commodities impacting the economics of our projects. |
Managements outlook regarding future trends |
Availability of financing. Actual results of our exploration, resource goals, metallurgical testing, economic studies and development activities will be favourable. Prices for gold and other commodities will be favourable to Xtra-Gold. Government regulation in Ghana will support development of any deposit. |
Price volatility of gold and other
commodities impacting the economics of our projects and appetite for investing in junior gold exploration equities. Possibility of future exploration results, metallurgical test work, economic studies and development activities will not be consistent with our expectations. Increases in costs, environmental compliance and changes in economic, political and industry market climate. |
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Inherent in forward-looking statements are risks, uncertainties
and other factors beyond Xtra-Golds ability to predict or control. Please also
make reference to those risk factors listed in the Risk Factors section above.
Readers are cautioned that the above chart is not exhaustive of the factors that
may affect the forward-looking statements, and that the underlying assumptions
may prove to be incorrect. Actual results and developments are likely to differ,
and may differ materially, from those expressed or implied by the
forward-looking statements contained in this MD&A.
Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors which may cause Xtra-Golds actual results,
performance or achievements to be materially different from any of its future
results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking
statements. All forward-looking statements herein are qualified by this
cautionary statement. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements. Our company undertakes no obligation to update
publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result
of new information or future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law. If our company
does update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn
that it will make additional updates with respect to those or other
forward-looking statements, unless required by law.
Dated: May 11, 2018
EXHIBIT 99.3
Form 52-109F2
Certification of Interim Filings
Full Certificate
I, James Longshore, Chief Executive Officer of XTRA-GOLD RESOURCES CORP., certify the following:
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Review: I have reviewed the interim financial report and interim MD&A (together, the interim filings) of XTRA-GOLD RESOURCES CORP. (the issuer) for the interim period ended March 31, 2018. |
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No misrepresentations: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, with respect to the period covered by the interim filings. |
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Fair presentation: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim financial report together with the other financial information included in the interim filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, financial performance and cash flows of the issuer, as of the date of and for the periods presented in the interim filings. |
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Responsibility: The issuers other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (DC&P) and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), as those terms are defined in National Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers Annual and Interim Filings, for the issuer. |
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Design: Subject to the limitations, if any, described in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3, the issuers other certifying officer(s) and I have, as at the end of the period covered by the interim filings |
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designed DC&P, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that |
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material information relating to the issuer is made known to us by others, particularly during the period in which the interim filings are being prepared; and | |
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information required to be disclosed by the issuer in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted by it under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation; and |
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designed ICFR, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the issuers GAAP. |
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Control framework: The control framework the issuers other certifying officer(s) and I used to design the issuers ICFR is the Internal Control-Integrated Framework - published by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). |
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ICFR material weakness relating to design: N/A |
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Limitation on scope of design: N/A |
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Reporting changes in ICFR: The issuer has disclosed in its interim MD&A any change in the issuers ICFR that occurred during the period beginning on January 1, 2018 and ended on March 31, 2018 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuers ICFR. |
Date: May 11, 2018
JAMES LONGSHORE
James Longshore
Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT 99.4
Form 52-109F2
Certification of Interim Filings
Full Certificate
I, Victor Nkansa, Chief Financial Officer of XTRA-GOLD RESOURCES CORP., certify the following:
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Review: I have reviewed the interim financial report and interim MD&A (together, the interim filings) of XTRA-GOLD RESOURCES CORP. (the issuer) for the interim period ended March 31, 2018. |
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No misrepresentations: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, with respect to the period covered by the interim filings. |
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Fair presentation: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim financial report together with the other financial information included in the interim filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, financial performance and cash flows of the issuer, as of the date of and for the periods presented in the interim filings. |
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Responsibility: The issuers other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (DC&P) and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), as those terms are defined in National Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers Annual and Interim Filings, for the issuer. |
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Design: Subject to the limitations, if any, described in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3, the issuers other certifying officer(s) and I have, as at the end of the period covered by the interim filings |
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designed DC&P, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that |
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material information relating to the issuer is made known to us by others, particularly during the period in which the interim filings are being prepared; and | |
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information required to be disclosed by the issuer in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted by it under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation; and |
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designed ICFR, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the issuers GAAP. |
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Control framework: The control framework the issuers other certifying officer(s) and I used to design the issuers ICFR is the Internal Control-Integrated Framework - published by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). |
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ICFR material weakness relating to design: N/A |
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Limitation on scope of design: N/A |
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Reporting changes in ICFR: The issuer has disclosed in its interim MD&A any change in the issuers ICFR that occurred during the period beginning on January 1, 2018 and ended on March 31, 2018 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuers ICFR. |
Date: May 11, 2018
VICTOR NKANSA
Victor Nkansa
Chief Financial Officer
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