EX-99.1 2 exhibit99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Loncor Gold Inc.: Exhibit 99.1 - Filed by newsfilecorp.com

 

 

 

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2022

(Expressed in U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)

 

 


 

 

 

NOTICE TO READER

These interim condensed consolidated financial statements of Loncor Gold Inc. as at and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 have been prepared by management of Loncor Gold Inc. The auditors of Loncor Gold Inc. have not audited or reviewed these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.



Contents

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  
   
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position 4
   
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss 5
   
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity 6
   
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 7
   
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  
   
1. Corporate Information 8
   
2. Basis of Preparation 8
   
3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 9
   
4. Acquisitions 10
   
5. Subsidiaries 11
   
6. Advances receivable and prepaid expenses 12
   
7. Related party transactions 12
   
8. Property, Plant and Equipment 13
   
9. Exploration and Evaluation Assets 13
   
10. Segmented Reporting 15
   
11. Accounts Payable 15
   
12. Loans 15
   
13. Share Capital 16
   
14. Share-Based Payments 18
   
15. Lease obligations 19
   
16. Financial risk management objectives and policies 20
   
17. Supplemental cash flow information 23
   
18. Employee retention allowance 23

Loncor Gold Inc.
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(Expressed in U.S. dollars - unaudited)

               
  Notes   September 30, 2022     December 31, 2021  
      $     $  
Assets              
Current Assets              
     Cash and cash equivalents     322,982     154,154  
     Advances receivable and prepaid expenses 6   410,685     345,193  
     Due from related parties 7   499,908     285,074  
Total Current Assets     1,233,575     784,421  
               
Non-Current Assets              
     Property, plant and equipment 8   1,146,045     1,269,434  
     Exploration and evaluation assets 9   40,398,323     38,271,725  
Total Non-Current Assets     41,544,368     39,541,159  
               
Total Assets     42,777,943     40,325,580  
               
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity              
     Current Liabilities              
     Accounts payable 11   795,229     1,488,379  
     Accrued liabilities     193,222     83,663  
     Due to related parties 7   9,334     67,477  
     Employee retention allowance 18   171,070     184,951  
     Lease obligation 15   17,494     138,684  
Current Liabilities     1,186,349     1,963,154  
               
Loans  12   26,215     27,602  
Total Liabilities     1,212,564     1,990,756  
               
Shareholders' Equity              
     Share capital 13   98,901,062     94,480,512  
     Reserves     12,157,777     10,787,553  
     Deficit     (69,493,460 )   (66,933,241 )
Total Shareholders' Equity     41,565,379     38,334,824  
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity     42,777,943     40,325,580  
               
Common shares              
     Authorized     Unlimited     Unlimited  
     Issued and outstanding 13b   147,744,174     135,099,174  

Going concern (Note 2b)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.


Loncor Gold Inc.
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(Expressed in U.S. dollars - unaudited)

               
      For the three months ended     For the nine months ended  
  Notes   September 30, 2022     September 30, 2021     September 30, 2022     September 30, 2021  
      $     $     $     $  
Expenses                          
     Consulting, management and professional fees     314,558     200,725     954,054     476,423  
     Employee benefits     225,977     189,576     700,108     852,921  
     Office and sundry     22,910     53,159     128,139     201,698  
     Share-based payments 14   522     2,809     382,558     442,617  
     Travel and promotion     39,993     57,681     183,702     138,770  
     Depreciation 8, 15   43,430     43,603     130,332     130,676  
     Interest and bank expenses     3,154     4,170     8,075     19,190  
     Interest on lease obligation 15   279     2,103     2,214     7,669  
     Foreign exchange loss (gain)     88,624     696     112,670     (34,555 )
     Loss before other items     (739,447 )   (554,522 )   (2,601,852 )   (2,235,409 )
Interest and other income 6,15   13,646     13,729     41,633     154,411  
Loss and comprehensive loss for the period     (725,801 )   (540,793 )   (2,560,219 )   (2,080,998 )
                           
Loss per share, basic and diluted 13d   (0.00 )   (0.01 )   (0.02 )   (0.01 )
                           
Weighted average number of shares - basic and diluted 13d   147,616,674     131,323,964     142,358,515     125,202,968  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.


Loncor Gold Inc.
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Expressed in U.S. dollars - unaudited)

                         
    Common shares     Reserves     Deficit     Total shareholders'
equity
 
    Number of shares     Amount  
Balance at January 1, 2021   112,224,174   $ 85,147,700   $ 8,940,059   $ (63,209,457 ) $ 30,878,302  
                               
Loss for the period                     (2,080,998 )   (2,080,998 )
Common shares issued with warrants (Note 13b)   19,350,000     7,811,430     1,051,144     -     8,862,574  
Issuance costs (Note 13b)         (390,386 )               (390,386 )
Warrants exercised (Note 13c)   600,000     449,048     (85,448 )         363,600  
Stock options exercised (Note 14)   1,050,000     99,527     -           99,527  
Share-based payments (Note 14)               615,776           615,776  
Balance at September 30, 2021   133,224,174   $ 93,117,319   $ 10,521,531   $ (65,290,455 ) $ 38,348,395  
                               
Loss for the period                     (1,642,786 )   (1,642,786 )
Common shares issued with warrants (Note 13b)   -     27,112     (27,112 )   -     -  
Issuance costs (Note 13b)         (32,394 )               (32,394 )
Warrants exercised (Note 13c)   1,800,000     1,243,163     (188,565 )         1,054,598  
Stock options exercised (Note 14)   75,000     125,312     (83,589 )         41,723  
Share-based payments (Note 14)               565,288           565,288  
Balance at December 31, 2021   135,099,174   $ 94,480,512   $ 10,787,553   $ (66,933,241 ) $ 38,334,824  
                               
Loss for the period   -     -     -     (2,560,219 )   (2,560,219 )
Common shares issued with warrants (Note 13b)   12,400,000     5,088,768     695,575     -     5,784,343  
Issuance costs (Note 13b)   -     (805,269 )   -     -     (805,269 )
Stock options exercised (Note 14)   245,000     137,051     (18,323 )   -     118,728  
Share-based payments (Note 14)               692,972     -     692,972  
Balance at September 30, 2022   147,744,174   $ 98,901,062   $ 12,157,777   $ (69,493,460 ) $ 41,565,379  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.


Loncor Gold Inc.
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Expressed in U.S. dollars - unaudited)

               
      For the three months ended     For the nine months ended  
  Notes   September 30, 2022     September 30, 2021     September 30, 2022     September 30, 2021  
      $     $     $     $  
                           
Cash flows from operating activities                          
Loss for the period     (725,801 )   (540,793 )   (2,560,219 )   (2,080,998 )
Adjustments to reconcile loss to net cash used in operating activities                          
   Depreciation     43,430     43,603     130,332     130,676  
   Share-based payments  14   69,690     55,065     692,972     615,776  
   Accretion expense on government loan 12   243     248     739     736  
   Interest on lease obligation 15   279     2,103     2,214     7,669  
Changes in non-cash working capital                          
   Advances receivable and prepaid expenses     (25,211 )   (131,369 )   (65,492 )   (179,590 )
   Due from related parties     (10,782 )   (84,516 )   (214,834 )   (215,115 )
   Employee retention allowance 18   (10,879 )   (5,135 )   (13,881 )   (123 )
   Accounts payable     137,777     (313,332 )   (693,152 )   295,990  
   Accrued liabilities     170,229     (135,655 )   109,559     (207,159 )
Net cash used in operating activities     (351,025 )   (1,109,781 )   (2,611,762 )   (1,632,138 )
                           
Cash flows from investing activities                          
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment     -     (408,969 )   (31,039 )   (578,268 )
Expenditures on exploration and evaluation assets     (648,020 )   (2,035,344 )   (2,102,502 )   (5,721,438 )
Net cash used in investing activities     (648,020 )   (2,444,313 )   (2,133,541 )   (6,299,706 )
                           
Cash flows from financing activities                          
Proceeds from share issuances, net of issuance costs     77,637     4,198,490     5,097,804     8,935,315  
Loans repaid 12   (1,668 )   (755 )   (2,126 )   (11,667 )
Principal repayment of lease obligation 15   (15,082 )   (54,442 )   (123,404 )   (164,458 )
Due to related parties     (7,438 )   (174,831 )   (58,143 )   (284,920 )
Net cash provided from financing activities     53,449     3,968,462     4,914,131     8,474,270  
                           
Net  (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents during the period     (945,596 )   414,368     168,828     542,426  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period     1,268,578     384,682     154,154     256,624  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period     322,982     799,050     322,982     799,050  

Supplemental cash flow information (Note 17)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.


Loncor Gold Inc.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022
(Expressed in U.S. dollars, except for per share amounts - unaudited)

1. Corporate Information

Loncor Gold Inc. (the "Company" or "Loncor") is a corporation governed by the Ontario Business Corporations Act. In June 2021, the Company changed its name from Loncor Resources Inc. to Loncor Gold Inc. The principal business of the Company is the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties.

These interim condensed consolidated financial statements as at and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 include the accounts of the Company and of its wholly owned subsidiaries in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (the "Congo"), Loncor Resources Congo SARL, and in Canada, Loncor Kilo Inc. Loncor Resources Congo SARL owns 100% of the common shares of Devon Resources SARL and 100% of Navarro Resources SARL.

Loncor Kilo Inc. owns 84.68% of the outstanding shares of Adumbi Mining S.A. ("Adumbi"), a company registered in the Congo which changed its name from KGL-Somituri SARL in January 2020, and 100% of the common shares of Kilo Isiro Atlantic Ltd (a British Virgin Islands company). Kilo Isiro Atlantic Ltd owns 100% of the shares of Isiro (Jersey) Limited which in turn owns 100% of the shares of KGL Isiro SARL in the Congo.

The Company is a publicly traded company whose outstanding common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange, the OTCQX market in the United States and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The head office of the Company is located at 1 First Canadian Place, 100 King St. West, Suite 7070, Toronto, Ontario, M5X 1E3, Canada.

2. Basis of Preparation

a) Statement of compliance

These interim condensed consolidated financial statements as at and for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022 have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard ("IAS") 34 'Interim Financial Reporting' ("IAS 34") using accounting policies consistent with the International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB"). The disclosure contained in these interim condensed consolidated financial statements does not include all the requirements in IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements ("IAS 1"). Accordingly, these interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2021, which include information necessary to understand the Company's business and financial statement presentation.

b) Going Concern

The Company incurred a net loss of $725,801 and $2,560,219 for the respective three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 (three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 - $540,793 and $2,080,998 respectively) and as at September 30, 2022 had  working capital of $47,226 (December 31, 2021 - working capital deficit of $1,178,733).

In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared coronavirus COVID-19 a global pandemic. This contagious disease outbreak, which has continued to spread, and any related adverse public health developments, has adversely affected workforces, economies, and financial markets globally, potentially leading to an economic downturn. It is not possible for the Company to predict the duration or magnitude of the adverse results of the outbreak and its effects on the Company's business or ability to raise funds.

Management is closely monitoring the impact of COVID-19 on the Company's business, including the impact on employees, operations, supplies, liquidity and capital resources. In order for the Company to continue as a going concern and fund its operations, the Company will require additional financing. The availability of financing will be affected by, among other things, the state of the capital markets considering the impact of COVID-19 and strategic partnership arrangements. The recoverability of the amount shown for exploration and evaluation assets is dependent upon the existence of economically recoverable reserves, the ability of the Company to obtain financing to continue to perform exploration activity or complete the development of the properties where necessary, or alternatively, upon the Company's ability to recover its incurred costs through a disposition of its interests, all of which are uncertain.


Loncor Gold Inc.
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022
(Expressed in U.S. dollars, except for per share amounts - unaudited)

In addition, if the Company raises additional funds by issuing equity securities, then existing security holders will likely experience dilution, and the incurring of indebtedness would result in increased debt service obligations and could require the Company to agree to operating and financial covenants that would restrict its operations. Any failure on its part to raise additional funds on terms favourable to the Company or at all, may require the Company to significantly change or curtail its current or planned operations in order to conserve cash until such time, if ever, that sufficient proceeds from operations are generated, and could result in the Company not taking advantage of other available business opportunities.

In the event the Company is unable to identify recoverable resources, receive the necessary permitting, or arrange appropriate financing, the carrying value of the Company's assets and liabilities could be subject to material adjustment. These matters create material uncertainties that cast significant and substantial doubt upon the validity of the going concern assumption.

These interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any additional adjustments to the recoverability and classification of certain recorded asset amounts, classification of certain liabilities and changes to the statements of loss and  comprehensive loss that might be necessary if the Company was unable to continue as a going concern.

c) Basis of measurement

These interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for certain financial assets and liabilities which are presented at fair value. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements have also been prepared on an accrual basis, except for cash flow information.

3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently by all group entities and to all periods presented in these interim condensed consolidated financial statements, unless otherwise indicated.

a) Basis of Consolidation

i. Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries consist of entities over which the Company is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns as well as ability to offset these returns through the power to direct the relevant activities of the entity. This control is generally evidenced through owning more than 50% of the voting rights or currently exercisable potential voting rights of a company's share capital. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements of the Company from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases. Consolidation accounting is applied for all of the Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries (see note 5).

ii. Transactions eliminated on consolidation

Inter-company balances, transactions, and any unrealized income and expenses, are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements.

Unrealized gains arising from transactions with associates are eliminated against the investment to the extent of the Company's interest in the investee. Unrealized losses are eliminated in the same way as unrealized gains, but only to the extent that there is no evidence of impairment.

b) Use of Estimates and Judgments

The preparation of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates


Loncor Gold Inc.
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022
(Expressed in U.S. dollars, except for per share amounts - unaudited)

c) New Accounting Standard Not Yet Adopted

IAS 1 - Presentation of Financial Statements

On January 23, 2020, the IASB issued an amendment to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements providing a more general approach to the classification of liabilities. The amendment clarifies that the classification of liabilities as current or noncurrent depends on the rights existing at the end of the reporting period as opposed to the expectations of exercising the right for settlement of the liability. The amendments further clarify that settlement refers to the transfer of cash, equity instruments, other assets, or services to the counterparty. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2023 and are to be applied retrospectively, with early adoption permitted. The Company is assessing the financial impact of the amendment on its consolidated financial statements.

4. Acquisitions

Loncor Kilo Inc.

On September 27, 2019, the Company closed certain transactions provided for by an agreement (the "Agreement") entered into by the Company with Resolute (Treasury) Pty Ltd ("Resolute"), Kilo Goldmines Ltd. ("KGL") and Kilo Goldmines Inc. ("Kilo Inc.", and together with KGL, "Kilo"), and which resulted in the Company acquiring Kilo Inc. Pursuant to the Agreement, (a) Resolute assigned to the Company, for nominal consideration, all of Resolute's rights under a secured cash advance facility (the "Facility") which Resolute had made available to Kilo (including Resolute's rights under the security provided by Kilo in respect of the Facility (the "Security")), (b) Kilo consented to the said assignment of the Facility (including the Security) from Resolute to the Company, and (c) following implementation of the said assignment, the Company exercised its rights under the Security (the "Security Enforcement") as a secured creditor to realize on all of the outstanding shares of Kilo Inc., in full satisfaction of all amounts owing under the Facility (prior to the Security Enforcement, Kilo Inc. was a wholly-owned subsidiary of KGL). In the Agreement, Kilo agreed to cooperate with and assist the Company in the Security Enforcement and for such cooperation and assistance, the Company paid $98,124 (Cdn$130,000) to KGL. 

Upon the Company completing the Security Enforcement, Kilo Inc. became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, such that the Company now holds, through Kilo Inc., Kilo Inc.'s mineral projects in the Congo (these mineral projects then consisted of a 71.25% interest in the Adumbi properties (the Company now holds a 84.68% interest in the Adumbi properties) and a 49% interest in the Isiro properties (the Company now holds a 100% interest in the Isiro properties), which are all located in the Ngayu gold belt in northeastern Congo near Loncor's existing Ngayu properties).

The acquisition of Kilo Inc. has been recorded as a business combination under IFRS 3 Business Combinations.The total consideration has been allocated to the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired as follows:

Total consideration:      
       
Cash consideration $ 98,124  
       
Purchase Price $ 98,124  
       
Fair value of assets and liabilities:      
       
Cash and cash equivalent $ 599  
       
Property, Plant and Equipment $ 223,346  
       
Exploration and Evaluation Assets $ 175,446  
       
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ (301,267 )
       
Fair value of net assets acquired $ 98,124  


Loncor Gold Inc.
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022
(Expressed in U.S. dollars, except for per share amounts - unaudited)

In March 2020, the Company acquired an additional 5.04% interest in Adumbi pursuant to a private transaction with one of the former minority shareholders of Adumbi for total consideration of $140,000. This acquisition increased the Company's interest in Adumbi from 71.25% to 76.29%. In September 2020, Adumbi was restructured as per the requirements of the OHADA (Organization for the Harmonization of Business Law in Africa) Uniform Act relating to commercial companies. The restructuring resulted in the Company increasing its interest in Adumbi Mining to 84.68%, minority shareholders holding 5.32% and the Congo 10%. The Congo was allocated 10% in accordance with the requirements of the new Congo Mining Code enacted in 2018. Also as a result of the restructuring, Adumbi Mining now operates as "Adumbi Mining S.A." rather than Adumbi Mining SARL.

Devon and Navarro

In June 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Devon Resources SARL (Devon), a corporation incorporated under the laws of the Congo, for total consideration comprising:

a) The issuance by the Company of 500,000 common shares of the Company valued at Cdn$100,000

b) The payment of $75,000 in cash

c) The payment of $190,000 in satisfaction of an outstanding loan provided by Devon to the Company.

Also, in June 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Navarro Resources SARL (Navarro), a corporation incorporated under the laws of the Congo, for a total purchase price of $300,000, paid for by the settlement of a $300,000 loan provided by the Company to Navarro (see note 9).

Both acquisitions have been treated as a purchase of assets for accounting purposes as the requirements for business combinations under IFRS 3 Business Combination had not been met.

5. Subsidiaries

The following table lists the Company's direct and indirect subsidiaries:

Name of Subsidiary Place of
Incorporation
Proportion of
Ownership Interest
Direct/Indirect Principal
Activity
Loncor Resources Congo SARL Democratic Republic of the Congo 100% Direct Mineral Exploration
Devon Resources SARL Democratic Republic of the Congo 100% Indirect Mineral Exploration
Navarro Resources SARL Democratic Republic of the Congo 100% Indirect Mineral Exploration
Loncor Kilo Inc. Ontario, Canada 100% Direct Mineral Exploration
Adumbi Mining S.A. Democratic Republic of the Congo 84.68% Indirect Mineral Exploration
KGL Isiro Atlantic Ltd British Virgin Islands 100% Indirect Mineral Exploration
Isiro (Jersey) Limited Jersey 100% Indirect Mineral Exploration
KGL Isiro SARL Democratic Republic of the Congo 100% Indirect Mineral Exploration

 


Loncor Gold Inc.
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022
(Expressed in U.S. dollars, except for per share amounts - unaudited)

6. Advances receivable and prepaid expenses

 

    September 30,     December 31,  
    2022     2021  
Supplier prepayments and deposits   264,425     206,858  
Loan to KGL and accrued interest   58,837     60,543  
Other receivables and employee advances   30,735     19,037  
Harmonized Sales Tax receivable   56,688     58,755  
  $ 410,685   $ 345,193  

In connection with the Kilo Agreement (Note 4), the Company provided to Kilo Goldmines Ltd. an unsecured loan in the principal amount of  $47,424 (Cdn$65,000) bearing interest of 8% per annum and repayable on demand. For the period ended September 30, 2022, the interest accrued on the loan was $11,413 (December 31, 2021 - $9,271).

Other receivables and employee advances of $30,735, are non-interest bearing, unsecured and due on demand (December 31, 2021 - $19,037).

7. Related party transactions

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

a) Key Management Remuneration

Key management includes directors (executive and non-executive), the Executive Chairman, the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), the Chief Financial Officer, and the senior executives reporting directly to the CEO. The remuneration of the key management of the Company as defined above, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021 was as follows:

    For the three months ended     For the nine months ended  
    September 30, 2022     September 30, 2021     September 30, 2022     September 30, 2021  
                         
Salaries and bonus $ 215,887   $ 182,583   $ 650,212   $ 735,250  
Compensation expense-share-based payments $ 5,965   $ 262,293   $ 368,203   $ 304,067  
  $ 221,852   $ 444,876   $ 1,018,416   $ 1,039,317  

b) Other Related Party Transactions

As at September 30, 2022, an amount of $9,334 relating to advances provided to the Company was due to Arnold Kondrat ("Mr. Kondrat"), the Executive Chairman and a director of the Company (December 31, 2021 - $67,477 related to salary and advances to the Company). Total amounts paid or accrued to Mr. Kondrat for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 were $62,500 and $187,500 respectively (three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 - $62,500 and $437,500 respectively).

As at September 30, 2022, an amount of $335,778 was due from Gentor Resources Inc. (a company with common directors) related to common expenses (December 31, 2021 - $216,148 ).

As at September 30, 2022, an amount of $164,130 was due from KGL Resources Ltd. (a company with a common officer) related to common expenses (December 31, 2021 - $68,926 ).

The amounts included in due to or from related party are unsecured, non-interest bearing and are payable on demand.


Loncor Gold Inc.
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022
(Expressed in U.S. dollars, except for per share amounts - unaudited)

8. Property, Plant and Equipment

The Company's property, plant and equipment are summarized as follows:

    Furniture &
fixtures
    Office &
Communication
equipment
    Vehicles     Land and
Building
    Field camps
and
equipment
    Right-of-use
asset
    Leasehold
improvements
    Total  
    $     $     $     $     $     $     $     $  
Cost                                                
   Balance at January 1, 2021   151,786     28,190     11,708     217,617     221,375     687,957     84,906     1,403,539  
   Additions   -     1,232     -     125,911     815,967     -     -     943,110  
   Disposals   -     -     -     -     -     -     -     -  
Balance at December 31, 2021   151,786     29,422     11,708     343,528     1,037,342     687,957     84,906     2,346,649  
   Additions   -     -     -     31,039     -     -     -     31,039  
   Disposals   -     -     -     -     -     -     -     -  
Balance at September 30, 2022   151,786     29,422     11,708     374,567     1,037,342     687,957     84,906     2,377,688  
                                                 
Accumulated Depreciation                                                
   Balance at January 1, 2021   143,705     25,133     11,708     14,923     220,600     374,660     84,906     875,635  
   Additions   1,501     3,529     -     11,938     15,663     170,889     -     203,520  
   Adjustment   -     (1,940 )   -     -     -     -     -     (1,940 )
Balance at December 31, 2021   145,206     26,722     11,708     26,861     236,263     545,549     84,906     1,077,215  
   Additions   940     1,662     -     8,952     14,709     128,165     -     154,428  
Balance at September 30, 2022   146,146     28,384     11,708     35,813     250,972     673,714     84,906     1,231,643  
                                                 
Book Value                                                
   Balance at January 1, 2021   8,081     3,057     -     202,694     775     313,297     -     527,904  
   Balance at December 31, 2021   6,580     2,700     -     316,667     801,079     142,408     -     1,269,434  
   Balance at September 30, 2022   5,640     1,038     -     338,754     786,370     14,243     -     1,146,045  

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, depreciation in the amount of $24,097 (nine months ended September 30, 2021 - $12,561) was capitalized to exploration and evaluation assets.

9. Exploration and Evaluation Assets

    North Kivu     Ngayu     Imbo     Total  
Cost                        
Balance as at January 1, 2021 $ 10,621,366   $ 17,466,671   $ 2,932,905   $ 31,020,942  
                         
   Additions         2,216,038     6,859,907     9,075,945  
                         
   Earn-in Barrick payment (*)   -     (1,975,162 )   -     (1,975,162 )
                         
Balance as at December 31, 2021 $ 10,621,366   $ 17,707,547   $ 9,792,812   $ 38,121,725  
   Additions   -     141,493     1,985,105     2,126,598  
Balance as at September 30, 2022 $ 10,621,366   $ 17,849,040   $ 11,777,917   $ 40,248,323  

 

There is $150,000 of intangible exploration and evaluation expenditures as at September 30, 2022 (December 31, 2021 - $150,000). These Intangible exploration and evaluation assets are in relation to mineral rights acquired with respect to the Ngayu properties ($150,000). The intangibles have not been included in the table above. 

The Company's exploration and evaluation assets are subject to renewal of the underlying permits and rights and government royalties.


Loncor Gold Inc.
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022
(Expressed in U.S. dollars, except for per share amounts - unaudited)

a. North Kivu

The North Kivu project is situated in the North Kivu Province in eastern Congo to the northwest of Lake Edward and consists of various exploration permits. All of these exploration permits are currently under force majeure due to the poor security situation, affecting the Company's ability to carry out the desired exploration activities.  The duration of the event of force majeure is added to the time limit for execution of obligations under the permits. Exploration estimates to date have not advanced to the stage of being able to identify the quantity of possible resources available for potential mining. Under force majeure, the Company has no tax payment obligations and does not lose tenure of mining titles until force majeure is lifted.

b. Ngayu

The Ngayu project consists of various exploration permits and is found within the Tshopo Province in the northeast of the Congo, approximately 270 kilometers northeast of Kisangani. The Ngayu project covers part of the Ngayu Archaean greenstone belt which is one of a number of greenstone belts in the north-east Congo Archaeancraton that includes the Kilo and Moto greenstone belts. These Archaean greenstone belts are the northwestern extensions of the Lake Victoria greenstone belt terrain that hosts a number of world class gold deposits including Geita and Bulyanhulu.

In 2015, due to a decrease in gold prices coupled with the reduction of the exploration budget, the Company conducted an impairment analysis whereby the carrying value of the Ngayu exploration and evaluation asset as at December 31, 2015 was assessed for possible impairment. The asset's recoverable amount was calculated applying a fair value of $15 per ounce of gold in the ground, which was provided by a valuation analysis of an independent report on similar African exploration companies, to the Ngayu project's Makapela estimated mineral resource. Since the carrying value of the asset was determined to be higher than its recoverable amount, an impairment loss of $2,300,000 was recorded during the year ended December 31, 2015.  As at December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company conducted an analysis of various factors and determined that there was no further impairment recognized by IFRS 6, and no evidence to support an impairment reversal. As at September 30, 2022, the Company determined that no impairment charge or gain was required.

c. Adumbi

The Adumbi (previously KGL-Somituri, See Note 4) properties consist of two (2) mining licenses valid until 2039 and which cover an area of 245 square kilometers within the Archaean Ngayu Greenstone Belt in the Ituri and Haut Uele provinces in north eastern Congo. The Company's interest in the Adumbi properties was acquired in September 2019 through the agreement with Resolute, KGL and Kilo Inc. (see Note 4). The two mining licenses (Exploitation permits)

are registered in the name of Adumbi, a company incorporated under the laws of the Congo in which the Company holds a 84.68% interest and the minority partners hold 15.32% (including 10% free carried interest owned by the government of the Congo). See Note 4.

Under an agreement signed in April 2010 with the minority partners of Adumbi, the Company's subsidiary Loncor Kilo Inc. agreed to finance all activities of Adumbi, until the filing of a bankable feasibility study, by way of loans which bear interest at the rate of 5% per annum. Within thirty days of the receipt of a bankable feasibility study, the minority partners may collectively elect to exchange their equity participation for either a 2% net smelter royalty, or a 1% net smelter royalty plus an amount equal to 2 Euros per ounce of proven mineral reserves.

d. Isiro

The Isiro properties consist of eleven (11) exploration permits registered in the name of KGL-Isiro SARL and covering an area of 1,884 square kilometers in the province of Haut Uele, in north eastern Congo. The Company owns through Loncor Kilo Inc. 100% of the common shares of Kilo Isiro Atlantic Ltd. Kilo Isiro Atlantic Ltd owns 100% of the shares of Isiro (Jersey) Limited, which in turn owns 100% of the shares in KGL-Isiro SARL (a company registered in the Congo).

The KGL Isiro SARL permits were put under force majeure with effect from February 14, 2014 pending resolution of a court action involving these properties and their expiry is extended by the period of force majeure.


Loncor Gold Inc.
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022
(Expressed in U.S. dollars, except for per share amounts - unaudited)

10. Segmented Reporting

The Company has one operating segment: the acquisition, exploration and development of precious metal projects located in the Congo. The operations of the Company are located in two geographic locations, Canada and the Congo. Geographic segmentation of non-current assets is as follows:

September 30, 2022            
    Property, plant     Exploration  
    and equipment     and evaluation  
             
Congo $ 1,125,564   $ 40,398,323  
Canada $ 20,481     -  
  $ 1,146,045   $ 40,398,323  
December 31, 2021            
    Property, plant     Exploration  
    and equipment     and evaluation  
             
Congo $ 1,118,622   $ 38,271,725  
Canada $ 150,812     -  
  $ 1,269,434   $ 38,271,725  

11. Accounts Payable

The following table summarizes the Company's accounts payable:

    September 30, 2022     December 31, 2021  
Exploration and evaluation expenditures $ 447,357   $ 1,005,260  
Non-exploration and evaluation $ 347,872   $ 483,119  
             
Total Accounts Payable $ 795,229   $ 1,488,379  

12. Loans

a) In May 2020, the Company received a $29,352 (Cdn$40,000) line of credit ("CEBA LOC") with Toronto-Dominion Bank under the Canada Emergency Business Account ("CEBA") program funded by the Government of Canada. The CEBA LOC is non-interest bearing, can be repaid at any time without penalty.

On January 1, 2021, the outstanding balance of the CEBA LOC automatically converted to a 2-year interest free term loan ("CEBA Term Loan"). The CEBA Term Loan may be repaid at any time without notice or the payment of any penalty. If 75% of the CEBA Term Loan is repaid on or before December 31, 2022, the repayment of the remining 25% of such CEBA Term Loan shall be forgiven. If on December 31, 2022, the Company exercises the option for a 3-year extension, 5% interest during the term extension period will apply on any balance remaining.

The Company recorded the CEBA LOC upon initial recognition at its fair value of $24,146 (Cdn$32,906) using an effective interest rate of 3.45%. The difference of $5,206 (Cdn$7,094) between the fair value and the total amount of CEBA LOC received has been recorded as a fair value gain on loans advanced in the consolidated statement of loss and comprehensive loss. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, interest of $243 (Cdn$313) and $739 (Cdn$939) respectively, has been accreted on the CEBA LOC and is included within "interest and bank expenses" in the interim condensed consolidated statement of loss and comprehensive loss (three and nine months ended September 30, 2021- $248 (Cdn$313) and $737 (Cdn$ 939), respectively).


Loncor Gold Inc.
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022
(Expressed in U.S. dollars, except for per share amounts - unaudited)

As at September 30, 2022, the CEBA LOC is valued at $26,215 (Cdn$35,931) (December 31, 2021 - $27,602 (Cdn$34,992)).

13. Share Capital

a) Authorized

The authorized share capital of the Company consists of an unlimited number of common shares and an unlimited number of preference shares, issuable in series, with no par value. All shares issued are fully paid.

The holders of common shares are entitled to receive notice of and to attend all meetings of the shareholders of the Company and shall have one vote for each common share held at all meetings of shareholders of the Company, except for meetings at which only holders of another specified class or series of shares are entitled to vote separately as a class or series. Subject to the prior rights of the holders of the preference shares or any other share ranking senior to the common shares, the holders of the common shares are entitled to (a) receive any dividend as and when declared by the board of directors, out of the assets of the Company properly applicable to payment of dividends, in such amount and in such form as the board of directors may from time to time determine, and (b) receive the remaining property of the Company in the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company.

The Company may issue preference shares at any time and from time to time in one or more series with designations, rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions fixed by the board of directors. The preference shares of each series are ranked on parity with the preference shares of every series and are entitled to priority over the common shares and any other shares of the Company ranking junior to the preference shares, with respect to priority in payment of dividends and the return of capital and the distribution of assets of the Company in the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company.

b) Issued share capital

The following table summarizes the Company's issued common shares:

    Number of shares     Amount  
Balance - December 31, 2020   112,224,174     85,147,700  
             
February 2, 2021   1,930,000     753,183  
February 3, 2021   6,070,000     2,374,281  
February 12, 2021   3,500,000     1,376,725  
March 8, 2021   1,050,000     173,012  
costs of issuance         (941,195 )
June 21, 2021   600,000     363,600  
transfer from contributed surplus         66,083  
July 19, 2021   1,401,426     768,808  
July 22, 2021   125,000     69,624  
July 23, 2021   6,323,574     3,519,954  
costs of issuance         (480,970 )
October 4, 2021   75,000     51,827  
December 1, 2021   1,500,000     880,538  
December 21, 2021   300,000     174,060  
transfer from contributed surplus         206,765  
costs of issuance         (23,481 )
             
Balance - December 31, 2021   135,099,174     94,480,512  
             
February 28, 2022   5,650,000     2,447,156  
cost of issuance         (456,777 )
March 10, 2022   75,000     51,045  
June 8, 2022   700,000     273,945  
June 10, 2022   6,050,000     2,367,668  
cost of issuance         (348,493 )
August 25, 2022   85,000     39,423  
September 20, 2022   85,000     38,214  
transfer from contributed surplus         8,369  
             
Balance - September 30, 2022   147,744,174     98,901,062  

 


Loncor Gold Inc.
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022
(Expressed in U.S. dollars, except for per share amounts - unaudited)

In February 2021, the Company completed, in two tranches, a private placement of a total of 11,500,000 units of the Company at a price of Cdn$0.50 per unit for gross proceeds of $4,504,188 (Cdn$5,750,000). Each such unit consists of one common share of the Company and one-half of one common share purchase warrant (each whole common share purchase warrant, an "A-Warrant") of the Company, with each A-Warrant entitling the holder thereof to acquire one common share of the Company at an exercise price of Cdn$0.75 for a period of 12 months following the closing date of the issuance of the units.

In March 2021, stock options to purchase a total of 1,050,000 common shares of the Company were exercised for gross proceeds of $99,527 (Cdn$126,000).

In June 2021, warrants to purchase 600,000 common shares of the Company were exercised for gross proceeds of $363,600 (Cdn$450,000).

In July 2021, the Company closed a non-brokered private placement of 7,850,000 units of the Company at a price of Cdn$0.70 per unit for gross proceeds of $4,358,386 (Cdn$5,495,000). Each such unit consists of one common share of the Company and one-half of one common share purchase warrant (each whole common share purchase warrant, a "B-Warrant") of the Company, with each B-Warrant entitling the holder thereof to acquire one common share of the Company at an exercise price of Cdn$0.95 for a period of 12 months following the closing date of the issuance of the units.   

In October 2021, stock options to purchase 75,000 common shares of the Company, were exercised for gross proceeds of $41,722 (Cdn$52,500).

In December 2021, warrants to purchase 1,800,000 common shares of the Company were exercised for gross proceeds of $1,054,598 (Cdn$1,350,000)

In February 2022, the Company completed a non-brokered private placement of 5,650,000 units of the Company at a price of Cdn$0.55 per unit for gross proceeds of $2,447,236 (Cdn$3,107,500). Each such unit consists of one common share of the Company and one-half of one common share purchase warrant (each whole common share purchase warrant, a "C-Warrant") of the Company, with each C-Warrant entitling the holder thereof to acquire one common share of the Company at an exercise price of Cdn$0.75 for a period of 24 months following the closing date of the issuance of the units.

In March 2022, stock options to purchase 75,000 common shares of the Company were exercised for gross proceeds of $51,045 (Cdn$65,216). 

In June 2022, the Company completed a non-brokered private placement financing of 6,750,000 units of the Company  at a price of Cdn$0.50 per unit for gross proceeds of Cdn$3,375,000. Each such unit consists of one common share of the Company and one-half of one common share purchase warrant (each whole common share purchase warrant, a "D-Warrant") of the Company, with each D-Warrant entitling the holder thereof to acquire one common share of the Company at an exercise price of Cdn$0.75 for a period of 24 months following the closing date of the issuance of the units.

In August 2022, stock options to purchase 85,000 common shares of the Company were exercised for gross proceeds of $39,423 (Cdn$56,498).  In September 2022, stock options to purchase 85,000 common shares of the Company were exercised for gross proceeds of $38,214 (Cdn$56,498). 

As of September 30, 2022, the Company had issued and outstanding 147,744,174 common shares (December 31, 2021 - 135,099,174). No preference shares are issued and outstanding.


Loncor Gold Inc.
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022
(Expressed in U.S. dollars, except for per share amounts - unaudited)

c) Common share purchase warrants

The following table summarizes the Company's common share purchase warrants outstanding as at September 30, 2022:

          Granted                             Exercise      Exercise           Remaining  
    Opening     during                        Closing       Price     period           contractual life  
Date of Grant   Balance     period      Cancelled     Exercised     Expired      Balance     (Cdn $)     (months)     Expiry Date     (months)  
2020-07-31   123,000     -     -     -     (123,000 )   -   $ 0.61     24     2022-07-31        
2020-09-18   318,000     -     -     -     (318,000 )   -   $ 0.61     24     2022-08-26        
2021-02-02   1,050,800     -     -     -     (1,050,800 )   -   $ 0.75     12     2022-02-02        
2021-02-03   1,001,000     -     -     -     (1,001,000 )   -   $ 0.75     12     2022-02-03        
2021-02-12    1,504,000     -     -     -     (1,504,000 )   -   $ 0.75     12     2022-02-12        
2021-07-19   720,513     -     -     -     (720,513 )   -   $ 0.95     12     2022-07-19        
2021-07-22   70,000     -     -     -     (70,000 )   -   $ 0.95     12     2022-07-22        
2021-07-23   3,196,928     -     -     -     (3,196,928 )   -   $ 0.95     12     2022-07-23        
2022-02-28         2,873,540     -     -     -     2,873,540   $ 0.75     24     2024-02-28     17  
2022-06-08         350,000     -     -     -     350,000   $ 0.75     24     2024-06-08     21  
2022-06-10         3,025,000     -     -     -     3,025,000   $ 0.75     24     2024-06-10     21  
    7,984,241     6,248,540     -     -     (7,984,241 )   6,248,540                          

As at September 30, 2022, the Company had outstanding 6,248,540 common share purchase warrants (December 31, 2021 - 7,715,999) which includes 48,540 finder warrants (December 31, 2022 - 268,242).

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company issued 6,248,540 common share purchase warrants in connection with the February and June 2022 private placement financings. In addition, 7,984,241 warrants expired unexercised.

During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company issued 9,674,999 common share purchase warrants and 268,242 finder warrants in connection with the February 2021 and July 2021 private placement financings. In June and December 2021, 2,400,000 warrants were execised at an exercise price of Cdn$0.75 per share.

The value of the warrants was calculated using the Black-Scholes model and the assumptions at grant date and period

end date were as follows:

(i) Risk-free interest rate: 0.17% - 3.46%, which is based on the Bank of Canada benchmark bonds yield 2 year rate

in effect at the time of grant for bonds with maturity dates at the estimated term of the warrants

(ii) Expected volatility: 61.99% - 92.15%, which is based on the Company's historical stock prices

(iii) Expected life: 1 - 2 year

(iv) Expected dividends: $Nil

d) Loss per share

Basic and diluted loss per share was calculated on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 amounting to 147,616,674 and 142,358,515, respectively (three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 - 131,323,964 and 125,202,968, respectively) common shares. Stock options and warrants were considered anti-dilutive and therefore were excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share.

14. Share-Based Payments

The Company has an incentive Stock Option Plan under which non-transferable options to purchase common shares of the Company may be granted to directors, officers, employees or consultants of the Company or any of its subsidiaries.  No amounts are paid or payable by the recipient on receipt of the option, and the exercise of the options granted is not dependent on any performance-based criteria. In accordance with these programs, options are exercisable at a price not less than the last closing price of the shares at the grant date.

Under this Stock Option Plan, unless otherwise determined by the board at the time of the granting of the options, 25% of the options granted vest on each of the 6 month, 12 month, 18 month and 24 month anniversaries of the grant date.  As per the determination of the board, (a) the stock options granted on June 24, 2019, December 6, 2019, January 14, 2020, March 15, 2021, September 3, 2021, September 29, 2021, March 14, 2022, June 14, 2022 and certain stock options granted on September 15, 2020 fully vested (or shall fully vest) on the 4 month anniversary of the grant date, (b) 50% of the stock options granted on April 15, 2022 vested on the grant date and the remaining 50% of such stock options vested on the 5 month anniversary of the grant date, and (c) other stock options granted on September 15, 2020 and all of the stock options granted October 1, 2021 vested on the grant date.


Loncor Gold Inc.
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022
(Expressed in U.S. dollars, except for per share amounts - unaudited)

The following tables summarize information about stock options:

For the year ended December 31, 2020
Exercise Price Range
(Cdn$)
Opening
Balance
During the year Closing
Balance
Weighted
average
remaining
contractual
life (years)
Vested &
Exercisable
Unvested
Granted Exercised Forfeiture Expired
0-0.70 4,840,000        665,000   5,505,000 3.07   5,153,750      351,250
Weighted Average Exercise Price (Cdn$)          0.27             0.54                  0.30              0.30  

For the year ended December 31, 2021
Exercise Price Range
(Cdn$)
Opening
Balance
During the period Closing
Balance
Weighted
average
remaining
contractual
life (years)
Vested &
Exercisable
Unvested
Granted Exercised Forfeiture Expired
0-0.70 5,505,000     4,096,000  (1,125,000)            -             -   8,476,000 3.55   6,080,000   2,396,000
Weighted Average Exercise Price (Cdn$)                  
            0.30             0.65           0.12                  0.53            0.42    

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recognized in the statement of loss and comprehensive loss as share-based payment expenses $522 and $382,558, respectively (three  and nine months ended September 30, 2021 - $2,809 and $442,617, respectively) representing the vesting of the fair value at the date of grant of stock options previously granted to employees, directors and officers under the Company's Stock Option Plan.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recognized $69,168 and $224,329, respectively representing the vesting of fair value at the date of grant of stock options previously granted to consultants, which was recorded under consulting, management and professional fees in the interim condesnsed consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss (three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 - $50,200 and $50,861). In addition, an amount of $nil and $86,085  for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 respectively (three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 - $481 and 122,297 respectively) related to stock options issued to employees of the Company's subsidiary in the Congo was capitalized to exploration and evaluation assets.

The value of the options was calculated using the Black-Scholes model and the assumptions at grant date and period end date were as follows: 

(i) Risk-free interest rate: 0.26% - 3,46%, which is based on the Bank of Canada benchmark bonds yield 2 to 3 year rate in effect at the time of grant for bonds with maturity dates at the estimated term of the options

(ii) Expected volatility: 56.92% - 101.24%, which is based on the Company's historical stock prices

(iii) Expected life: 0.5 - 3 years

(iv) Expected dividends: $Nil

15. Lease obligations

The Company has a lease agreement for the head office location in Toronto, Canada with a monthly obligation of aproximately $16,500 (Cdn $22,500).


Loncor Gold Inc.
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022
(Expressed in U.S. dollars, except for per share amounts - unaudited)

Effective January 1, 2019, the Company adopted IFRS 16 to its accounting policy and recognized a right-of-use asset and a lease liability of $739,106 (Cdn $1,008,331) for its office lease agreement. On July 1, 2020 the right-of-use-asset was revalued at $687,957 (Cdn $932,123). The right-of-use asset is being amortized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The discount rate used to revalue the lease liability was 3.45%. As at September 30, 2022, the undiscounted cash flows for this office lease agreement to October 31, 2022 were $17,494 (Cdn $22,832).

Changes in the lease obligation for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and year ended December 31, 2021 were as follows:

    September 30,
2022
    December 31, 2021  
             
Balance - beginning of the period $ 138,684   $ 348,244  
Liability settled $ (123,404 ) $ (218,880 )
Liability revaluation $ -   $ -  
Interest expense $ 2,214   $ 9,320  
Balance - end of the period $ 17,494   $ 138,684  
             
Current portion $ 17,494   $ 138,684  
Long-term portion $ -   $ -  
Total lease obligation $ 17,494   $ 138,684  

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recognized lease revenues of $12,867 and $38,600, respectively in the interim condensed consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss from its sub-lease arrangement with Gentor Resources Inc. (three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 - $13,033 and $39,570, respectively). The Company has an exploration office lease in Congo, which can be cancelled with three months' notice in advance without any penalty. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, the lease expense in the amount of $5,100 and $15,300 respectively (three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 - $5,100 and $15,300 respectively) in relation to the Congo office, was capitalized to exploration and evaluation assets.

16. Financial risk management objectives and policies

a) Fair value of financial assets and liabilities

The consolidated statements of financial position carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents, advances receivable and prepaid expenses, amounts due to/from related parties, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and the employee retention allowance approximate fair value due to their short-term nature. 

Fair value hierarchy

The following table provides an analysis of financial instruments that are measured subsequent to initial recognition at fair value, grouped into Levels 1 to 3 based on the degree to which the fair value is observable:

  • Level 1 fair value measurements are those derived from quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

  • Level 2 fair value measurements are those derived from inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices);

  • Level 3 fair value measurements are those derived from valuation techniques that include inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).


Loncor Gold Inc.
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022
(Expressed in U.S. dollars, except for per share amounts - unaudited)

There were no transfers between Level 1, 2 and 3 during the reporting period. Cash and cash equivalents are ranked Level 1 as the market value is readily observable. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value, as maturities are less than three months.

b) Risk Management Policies

The Company is sensitive to changes in commodity prices and foreign-exchange. The Company's Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the Company's risk management framework. Although the Company has the ability to address its price-related exposures through the use of options, futures and forward contracts, it does not generally enter into such arrangements.

c) Foreign Currency Risk

Foreign currency risk is the risk that a variation in exchange rates between the United States dollar and Canadian dollar or other foreign currencies will affect the Company's operations and financial results. A portion of the Company's transactions are denominated in Canadian dollars. The Company is also exposed to the impact of currency fluctuations on its monetary assets and liabilities.  Significant foreign exchange gains or losses are reflected as a separate item in the consolidated statement of loss and comprehensive loss. The Company does not use derivative instruments to reduce its exposure to foreign currency risk.

The following table indicates the impact of foreign currency exchange risk on net working capital as at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. The table below provides a sensitivity analysis of a 10 percent strengthening of the US dollar against the Canadian dollar which would have increased (decreased) the Company's net loss by the amounts shown in the table below. A 10 percent weakening of the US dollar against the Canadian dollar would have had the equal but opposite effect as at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

    September 30, 2022     December 31, 2021  
    Canadian dollar     Canadian dollar  
Cash and cash equivalents   407,757     167,659  
Advances receivable and prepaids   427,270     321,295  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   (640,527 )   (638,137 )
Due from related parties   701,247     176,309  
Due to related parties   (14,737 )   (87,341 )
Employee retention allowance   (234,471 )   (234,471 )
Loans   35,931     (34,993 )
Total foreign currency financial assets and liabilities   682,470     (329,678 )
Foreign exchange closing rate   0.796     0.7888  
Total foreign currency financial assets and liabilities in US $   497,930     (260,050 )
Impact of a 10% strengthening of the US $ on net loss   49,793     (26,005 )

d) Credit Risk

Financial instruments which are potentially subject to credit risk for the Company consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and advances receivable and prepaid expenses. Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with several financial institutions of reputable credit and may be redeemed upon demand.  It is therefore the Company's opinion that such credit risk is subject to normal industry risks and is considered minimal. The credit risk of advances receivable is, in management opinion, normal given ongoing relationships with those debtors.

The Company limits its exposure to credit risk on any investments by investing only in securities rated R1 (the highest rating) by credit rating agencies such as the DBRS (Dominion Bond Rating Service).  Management continuously monitors the fair value of any investments to determine potential credit exposures. Short-term excess cash is invested in R1 rated investments including money market funds and other highly rated short-term investment instruments.  Any credit risk exposure on cash balances is considered negligible as the Company places deposits only with major established banks in the countries in which it carries on operations.


Loncor Gold Inc.
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022
(Expressed in U.S. dollars, except for per share amounts - unaudited)

The carrying amount of financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure.  The Company's gross credit exposure at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 was as follows:

    September 30,     December 31,  
    2022     2021  
Cash and cash equivalents $ 322,982   $ 154,154  
Advances receivable and prepaid expenses $ 410,685   $ 345,193  
  $ 733,667   $ 499,347  

e)  Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they become due. The Company attempts to ensure that there is sufficient cash to meet its liabilities when they are due and manages this risk by regularly evaluating its liquid financial resources to fund current and long-term obligations and to meet its capital commitments in a cost-effective manner. Temporary surplus funds of the Company are invested in short-term investments. The Company arranges the portfolio so that securities mature approximately when funds are needed. The key to success in managing liquidity is the degree of certainty in the cash flow projections. If future cash flows are fairly uncertain, the liquidity risk increases. The Company's liquidity requirements are met through a variety of sources, including cash and cash equivalents and equity capital markets. All financial obligations of the Company including accounts payable of $795,229, accrued liabilities of $193,222, due to related parties of $9,334, employee retention allowance of $171,070 and lease obligation of $17,494 are due within one year.

f) Mineral Property Risk

The Company's operations in the Congo are exposed to various levels of political risk and uncertainties, including political and economic instability, government regulations relating to exploration and mining, military repression and civil disorder, all or any of which may have a material adverse impact on the Company's activities or may result in impairment in or loss of part or all of the Company's assets.

g) Capital Management

The Company manages its common shares, warrants and stock options as capital. The Company's policy is to maintain sufficient capital base in order to meet its short term obligations and at the same time preserve investors' confidence required to sustain future development of the business.

    September 30,  
2022
    December 31,
2021
 
Share capital $ 98,901,062   $ 94,480,512  
Reserves $ 12,157,777   $ 10,787,553  
Deficit $ (69,493,460 ) $ (66,933,241 )
  $ 41,565,379   $ 38,334,824  

The Company's capital management objectives, policies and processes have remained unchanged during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and year ended December 31, 2021.

The Company is not subject to any capital requirements imposed by a lending institution or regulatory body, other than the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") which requires adequate working capital or financial resources such that, in the opinion of TSX, the listed issuer will be able to continue as a going concern. TSX will consider, among other things, the listed issuer's ability to meet its obligations as they come due, as well as its working capital position, quick asset position, total assets, capitalization, cash flow and earnings as well as accountants' or auditors' disclosures in the consolidated financial statements regarding the listed issuer's ability to continue as a going concern.


Loncor Gold Inc.
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022
(Expressed in U.S. dollars, except for per share amounts - unaudited)

17. Supplemental cash flow information

During the periods indicated the Company undertook the following significant non-cash transactions:

      For the three months ended     For the nine months ended  
  Note   September
30, 2022
    September 30,
2021
    September
30, 2022
    September 30,
2021
 
                           
Depreciation included in exploration and evaluation assets 8 $ 7,699   $ 4,186   $ 24,097   $ 12,561  
Exploration and evaluation expenditures paid by Barrick 9   -     3,492     -     1,975,162  
Fees paid by common shares, stock options or warrants 13   69,168     55,694     231,095     78,698  

18. Employee retention allowance

The following table summarizes information about changes to the Company's employee retention provision during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

    $  
Balance at December 31, 2020   184,159  
Foreign exchange adjustment   792  
Balance at December 31, 2021   184,951  
Foreign exchange adjustment   (13,881 )
Balance at September 30, 2022   171,070