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Subsequent Events
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events

COVID-19

 

Since December 31, 2019, the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, specifically identified as “COVID-19”, has resulted in governments worldwide enacting emergency measures to combat the spread of the virus. These measures, which include the implementation of travel bans, self-imposed quarantine periods and social distancing, have caused material disruption to businesses globally resulting in an economic slowdown. Global equity markets have experienced significant volatility and weakness. Governments and central banks have reacted with significant monetary and fiscal interventions designed to stabilize economic conditions. The duration and impact of the COVID-19 outbreak is unknown at this time, as is the efficacy of the government and central bank interventions.

 

The Company has determined that these events are non-adjusting subsequent events. Accordingly, the financial position and results of operations as of and for the year ended December 31, 2019 have not been adjusted to reflect their impact. The duration and impact of COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the effectiveness of government and central bank responses, remains unclear at this time but it could have a material impact on the Company’s future operations and performance. It is not possible to reliably estimate the duration and severity of these consequences, as well as their impact on the financial position and results of the Company for future periods.

 

With the lockdown measures implemented by the government of Argentina, the Company was forced to pause its activities for approximately 30 days. On April 2, 2020, the government declared mining as an essential service and the Company was able to resume operations at most of the sites.

 

Subsidiaries Reorganization

 

Following the year end Patagonia Gold Corp. (“Patagonia” or the “Company”) has initiated a corporate reorganization (the “Reorganization”), which will result in Patagonia Gold SA (“PGSA”) and Cerro Cazador SA (“CCSA”) merging and continuing as one legal entity. The Reorganization will facilitate the development of the Cap-Oeste gold / silver underground project (“Cap-Oeste”), with Cap-Oeste and the Martha processing plant being held by the same legal entity, PGSA. It is also expected to facilitate the development of an exploration program for the La Josefina and La Valenciana gold / silver projects. The Reorganization is expected to be completed by the end of the second quarter 2020 and be effective as of January 1, 2020.

 

In connection with this Reorganization, the Company also renegotiated the agreement between PGSA and the Provincial State owned Mining Company, Fomento Minero de Santa Cruz Sociedad del Estado (“Fomicruz”), pursuant to which Fomicruz held a 10% interest in PGSA, and the farm-in agreement between CCSA and Fomicruz regarding the La Josefina and the La Valenciana properties. Accordingly, Fomicruz agreed to reduce its interest in PGSA to 5% and to hold a 2% royalty on the properties it contributed to PGSA, with the exception of the La Josefina and La Valenciana properties, where Fomicruz will retain a 5% royalty.

 

Lines of credit renewal

 

Subsequent to December 31, 2019, the Company renewed the operating lines of credit at an interest rate of 1.8% and mature on January 31, 2021 (Note 15).

 

Stock Options

 

On August 14, 2020, the Company issued an aggregate of 9,600,000 stock options to the Company’s directors, officers and certain members of senior management under the Company’s stock option plan. All of the options are exercisable for a period of five years at a price of CAD $0.16. The options vest in three (3) separate tranches on the first, second and third anniversary on the option grant date.

 

Debt Conversion

 

On October 30, 2020, the Company entered into an agreement with director Tim Hunt and his related parties to convert an aggregate of $10,000 of outstanding debt into 44,040,277 common shares of the Company at a price per share that is equal to CAD $0.30. The converted debt includes $4,822 of principal and accrued interest and $5,178 in accounts payable in respect of interest, rent and administration expenses. The balance of $1,458 owing to Tim Hunt is expected to be settled in full by December 10, 2020 by a cash payment of $720 plus 7% accrued interest.