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Premium Nickel Resources Ltd

For the period ended Jun 30, 2024. Filed Aug 19, 2024.

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A company's report for each of its first three quarters. The financial statements are not audited. It shows how the business has moved since the last annual report, and what management says changed.

Jun 30, 2024 · Filed Aug 19, 2024

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2024-03-31; filed 2024-07-12.

0001104659-24-079535

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2024-06-30; filed 2024-08-19.

0001493152-24-033164

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

Compared 144 previous paragraphs and 155 current paragraphs.

85 unchanged; 51 reworded; 18 added; 7 removed; 1 previous and 1 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 39 previous and 26 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.

Added paragraphs (18)

Current report

The Company reported results of the Initial MRE on August 8, 2024 for the Selebi Mines in accordance with Canadian standards. The Initial MRE reflects a significant expansion of the 2016 historic estimate. During the second quarter and up to August 13, the Company has drilled approximately 18,982 metres in 39 holes at Selebi North, which have not been accounted for in the Initial MRE and for which assays are still pending, or recently received and pending imminent disclosure.

Current report

In August 2023, an underground drilling program at Selebi North was initiated, and is currently active with three drills turning. As of August 13, 2024, a total of 49,271 metres has been completed in 121 holes, with 3 of those holes currently in progress. The core is sampled and sent to ALS Chemex in Johannesburg for analysis. Assay results are reported as they are received. All holes are surveyed with a gyro instrument and selected holes are surveyed with borehole EM. To date, a total of 35 underground holes have been surveyed. On August 8, the Company published summary results for the Initial MRE prepared in accordance with Canadian standards at the Selebi Mines.

Current report

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company incurred $26,106 in site administration costs related to the Post Creek and, Halcyon properties.

Current report

The higher loss in Q2 2024 was partially offset by the lower general and administrative expenses in Q2 2024 compared to Q2 2023. General and administrative expenses of $2,390,873 were lower by $66,500 compared to $2,457,373 in Q2 2023.

Current report

The Company incurred a net loss of $19,140,372 during the six-month period ended June 30, 2024 (“YTD 2024”), higher by $4,625,693 compared to a net loss of $14,514,679 for the same period in 2023 (“YTD 2023”).

Current report

The higher net loss in YTD 2024 was due to higher expenditures in YTD 2024 compared to YTD 2023 as outlined below:

Current report

Cash flows generated in financing activities during YTD 2024 was $26,826,166, lower by $5,390,625 compared to $32,216,791 in YTD 2023. The Company closed two financing during the first six months of 2023, in February and in June 2023, for aggregate proceeds of $40M, compared to $27.5M received in the first six months of 2024 from the non-broker private placement completed in June 2024. The Company repaid the promissory note from Pinnacle Island LP for $7.3M with the proceeds from the financing in YTD 2023.

Current report

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company completed the following financing transactions:

Current report

On June 14, 2024, the Company closed the first tranche of a non-brokered private placement offering (the “June 2024 Financing”), pursuant to which the Company issued an aggregate 19,234,614 units of the Company (the “Units”) at a price of $0.78 per Unit (the “Issue Price”) for aggregate gross proceeds of $15,002,999. Each Unit is comprised of one common share of the Company (each, a “Common Share”) and one common share purchase warrant of the Company (each, a “Warrant”).

Current report

On June 21, 2024, the Company closed the second tranche of the June 2024 Financing and issued an additional 16,021,795 Units at the Issue Price for gross proceeds of $12,497,000. Together with proceeds from the first tranche, the total size of the June 2024 Financing is approximately $27.5 million.

Current report

Each Warrant entitles the holder thereof to acquire one Common Share at any time prior to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) for a period expiring 60 months following the date of issuance (the “Expiry Date”) at a price of $1.10 per Common Share, subject to acceleration as described herein. If, at any time prior to the Expiry Date, the volume-weighted average trading price of the Common Shares on the TSXV (or such other principal exchange or market where the Common Shares are then listed or quoted for trading) is at least $2.00 per Common Share for a period of 20 trading days, the Company may, at its option, elect to accelerate the Expiry Date to a date (the “Accelerated Expiry Date”) that is not less than 30 days following the date that the Company provides written notice to the holders of the Warrants of the Accelerated Expiry Date.

Current report

The net proceeds of the June 2024 Financing will be used by the Company to advance the exploration and development of its past-producing Ni-Cu-Co sulphide assets in Botswana and for general corporate and working capital purposes. See “Use of Proceeds “ for more details.

Current report

On June 14, 2024, as part of the June 2024 Financing, EdgePoint further subscribed for 7,692,307 Units at $0.78 per Unit for gross proceeds of approximately $6 million. Each Unit is comprised of one Common Share and one Warrant. As of June 30, 2024, EdgePoint beneficially owns 23,833,224 Common Shares and 13,716,307 Warrants, representing approximately 12.8% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares (approximately 18.8% on a partially diluted basis assuming the exercise of all Warrants held by EdgePoint). Notwithstanding the foregoing, all Warrants issued to EdgePoint as part of the June Offering include customary restrictions providing that EdgePoint will not exercise such number of Warrants so as to bring its undiluted share ownership percentage above 20.0% of the Company’s issued and outstanding Common Shares without obtaining the requisite shareholder and Exchange approval.

Current report

In connection with the June 2024 Financing, certain insiders of the Company have subscribed for an aggregate 1,389,140 Units for gross proceeds of $933,530.
Removed paragraphs (7)

Previous report

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company incurred $16,679 in acquisition and exploration related costs related to the Post Creek, Halcyon and Quetico properties. The costs were recorded as general exploration expense in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss. No material expenditures or activities are contemplated on the Quetico property at this time.

Previous report

There were no financing transactions during the three months ended March 31, 2024.
Reworded paragraphs (51)

Previous wording

The following management’s discussion and analysis (this “MD&A”) should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements of the Company and accompanying notes thereto for the quarters ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 (the “Quarterly Financial Statements”). This MD&A is intended to assist the reader to assess material changes in the financial condition of the Company during the quarter ended March 31, 2024, and the results of operations of the Company for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023. The Quarterly Financial Statements and the financial information contained in this MD&A were prepared in accordance with US GAAP and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Current wording

The following management’s discussion and analysis (this “MD&A”) should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements of the Company and accompanying notes thereto for the quarters ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 (the “Quarterly Financial Statements”). This MD&A is intended to assist the reader to assess material changes in the financial condition of the Company during the quarter ended June 30, 2024, and the results of operations of the Company for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023. The Quarterly Financial Statements and the financial information contained in this MD&A were prepared in accordance with US GAAP and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Previous wording

PNRL is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and is publicly traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “PNRL” and on the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol “PNRLF”.

Current wording

PNRL is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and is publicly traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “PNRL”.

Previous wording

estimate (“MRE”) on the Selebi Mines that will serve as the basis for future engineering studies. The resource drilling at the Selebi Mines commenced underground from the Selebi North infrastructure in August 2023 and is currently ongoing with three drills turning. Assay results for completed holes are released as they are received and confirmed by the Company. The Company sees significant potential for expanding the 2016 historic estimate.

Current wording

In 2023, PNRL commenced its Phase 2 drill program undertaking a combination of resource and continued exploration drilling at the Selebi Mines to demonstrate the size potential of the Selebi Mines mineral system, with the aim of establishing an initial mineral resource estimate (the “InitialMRE”) on the Selebi Mines that will serve as the basis forfuture engineering studies. The resource drilling at the Selebi Mines commenced underground from the Selebi North infrastructure in August 2023 and is currently ongoing with three drills turning. Assay results for completed holes are released as they are received and confirmed by the Company. The Company sees significant potential for expanding the 2016 historic estimate.

Previous wording

Currently the Company’s primary objective is to prepare current mineral resource estimates in respect of the Selebi Mines expected in late Q2 or early Q3, 2024. Concurrently, PNRL plans to continue its work at the Selkirk Mine and its surrounding prospecting licences, which is the Company’s second asset in Botswana, located approximately 75 kilometres north of the Selebi Mines. The focus of this work will be to understand the legacy work done by previous owners, which had advanced the Selkirk Mine to a bankable feasibility study for re-development as an open pit mine.

Current wording

PNRL plans to continue its work at the Selkirk Mine and its surrounding prospecting licences, which is the Company’s second asset in Botswana, located approximately 75 kilometres north of the Selebi Mines. The focus of this work will be to understand the legacy work done by previous owners, which had advanced the Selkirk Mine to a bankable feasibility study for re-development as an open pit mine.

Previous wording

The Company plans to include drilling, geoscience and metallurgical work to support a mineral resource estimate in respect of the Selkirk Mine. In 2023, the Company completed test work to evaluate an alternative ore processing and tailings management strategy to those used in previous economic studies, the results of which are set forth in the Selkirk TRS (as defined herein).

Current wording

The Company plans to include drilling, geoscience and metallurgical work to support a MRE in respect of the Selkirk Mine, anticipated to be delivered in Q4 2024. In 2023, the Company completed test work to evaluate an alternative ore processing and tailings management strategy to those used in previous economic studies, the results of which are set forth in the Selkirk Technical Report (as defined herein).

Previous wording

Highlights and Key Developments During Q1 2024 and Subsequent Events to Date:

Previous wording

The information relating to the Selebi Mines is derived from, and in some instances is an extract from, the technical report summary entitled*“Technical Report Summary on the Selebi Mines, Central District, Republic of Botswana”* dated June 27, 2024 (with an effective date of May 31, 2024) prepared for the Company by SLR (as defined herein) (the “Selebi TRS”), prepared in compliance with the SEC’s Modernization of Property Disclosures for Mining Registrants set forth in subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K (the “SEC Mining Rules”).

Current wording

The information relating to the Selebi Mines is derived from, and in some instances is an extract from, the technical report summary entitled*“Technical Report Summary on the Selebi Mines, Central District, Republic of Botswana”* dated June 27, 2024 (with an effective date of May 31, 2024) prepared for the Company by SLR (as defined herein) (the “Selebi Technical Report”), prepared in compliance with the SEC’s Modernization of Property Disclosures for Mining Registrants set forth in subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K (the “SEC Mining Rules”).

Previous wording

The information relating to the Selkirk Mine is derived from, and in some instances is an extract from, the technical report summary entitled*“Technical Report Summary on the Selkirk Nickel Project, North East District, Republic of Botswana”* dated June 27, 2024 (with an effective date of May 31, 2024) prepared for the Company by SLR (the “Selkirk TRS”), prepared in compliance with the SEC Mining Rules.

Current wording

The information relating to the Selkirk Mine is derived from, and in some instances is an extract from, the technical report summary entitled*“Technical Report Summary on the Selkirk Nickel Project, North East District, Republic of Botswana”* dated June 27, 2024 (with an effective date of May 31, 2024) prepared for the Company by SLR (the “Selkirk Technical Report”), prepared in compliance with the SEC Mining Rules.

Previous wording

The Selebi Mines consists of a single mining licence covering an area of 11,504 ha. The mining licence is centred approximately at 22°03’00”S and 27°47’00”E.

Current wording

The Selebi Mines consists of a single mining licence covering an area of 11,504 hectares. The mining licence is centred approximately at 22°03’00”S and 27°47’00”E.

Previous wording

Early due diligence work in 2019 highlighted an off-hole BHEM anomaly in a 2010 drill hole located down-plunge of the Selebi deposit. The collection of new gyro data confirmed that the off-hole anomaly lies at the downdip edge of the modelled Selebi mineralization which was intersected by a drill hole which reported an estimated true thickness interval of 38.5 m averaging 1.58% Ni and 2.44% Cu, including 21.4 m of 2.34% Ni and 3.39% Cu. This drill hole intersection is located approximately 300 m down plunge of the existing mine workings and approximately 1,200 m below surface and provides support to the potential establishment of mineral resources at depth at the Selebi deposit.

Current wording

Early due diligence work in 2019 highlighted an off-hole BHEM anomaly in a 2010 drill hole located down-plunge of the Selebi deposit. The collection of new gyro data confirmed that the off-hole anomaly lies at the downdip edge of the modelled Selebi mineralization which was intersected by a drill hole which reported an estimated true thickness interval of 38.5m averaging 1.58% Ni and 2.44% Cu, including 21.4m of 2.34% Ni and 3.39% Cu. This drill hole intersection is located approximately 300m down plunge of the existing mine workings and approximately 1,200m below surface and provides support to the potential establishment of mineral resources at depth at the Selebi deposit.

Previous wording

The Selkirk Mine is accessed year-round via paved and gravel roads from Gaborone and Francistown. The Selkirk Mine infrastructure includes relict surface infrastructure supporting the historical underground mine, and the original decline. The Selkirk Mine is quite flat, and beyond the mine footprint is covered in grassland with dispersed and clusters of trees typical of a tree savanna biome.

Current wording

The Selkirk Mine is accessed year-round via paved and gravel roads from Gaborone and Francistown. The Selkirk Mine infrastructure includes relict surface infrastructure supporting the historical underground mine, and the original decline. The Selkirk Mine is quite flat, and beyond the mine footprint is covered in grassland with dispersed and clustered trees typical of a tree savanna biome.

Previous wording

The Selkirk Mine consists of a single mining licence covering an area of 1,458 ha (14.58 km2) and four prospecting licences covering a total of 12,670 ha (126.7 km2). The mining licence, 2022/7L, is centred approximately at 21°19’13” S and 27°44’17” E and is held by PNGPL, a subsidiary of PNRL. The mining licence was renewed for ten years commencing on May 27, 2022, ending on May 26, 2032. The four prospecting licences (PL050/2010, PL051/2010, PL210/2010, and PL071/2011) are valid for a period of two years effective from October 1, 2022.

Current wording

The Selkirk Mine consists of a single mining licence covering an area of 1,458 hectares (14.58 km2) and four prospecting licences covering a total of 12,670 hectares (126.7 km2). The mining licence, 2022/7L, is centred approximately at 21°19’13” S and 27°44’17” E and is held by PNGPL, a subsidiary of PNRL. The mining licence was renewed for ten years commencing on May 27, 2022, ending on May 26, 2032. The four prospecting licences (PL050/2010, PL051/2010, PL210/2010, and PL071/2011) are valid for a period of two years effective from October 1, 2022.

Previous wording

Exploration work completed by PNRL to date has consisted of the sourcing and digitization of existing historical information, confirming collar location information on selected historical holes, re-logging selected drill core, sampling mineralized drill core found untouched on surface, and submitting a number of samples for proof-of-concept metallurgical testing. PNRL has also initiated an internal study into the feasibility of the open pit concept and is exploring conceptually with limiting test information several different processing options. Work to validate the existing drill core information through field duplicate and pulp duplicate re-analysis in ongoing with the intention of reporting an updated Mineral Resource estimate at the Selkirk Mine in the future.

Current wording

Exploration work completed by PNRL to date has consisted of the sourcing and digitization of existing historical information, confirming collar location information on selected historical holes, re-logging selected drill core, sampling mineralized drill core found untouched on surface, and submitting a number of samples for proof-of-concept metallurgical testing. PNRL has engaged SLR to complete a MRE. Following the data verification exercise, the Company has resampled core from 14 holes with the intention of reporting an updated MRE at the Selkirk Mine in the future. Exploration programs have also been ongoing at the Prospecting Licences located adjacent to the Selkirk Mining Licence, with a differential Global Positioning System of seven historical drillhole collars and two surface electromagnetics surveys completed in Q2 2024.

Previous wording

PNRL analyzed select SGS test results on key flotation parameters observed in the production of separate nickel and copper concentrates to simulate estimated metal grades and recoveries for bulk concentrate. Infrastructure The area is in a rural district and the available infrastructure is minimal. Strategic services (e.g., electricity and water supplies) could be provided by the Botswana Power Corporation and from existing governmental water pipelines within the Francistown Road Reserve, and potable water could be sourced on site from boreholes. A railway line crosses the western margin of the Selkirk area.

Current wording

PNRL analyzed select SGS test results on key flotation parameters observed in the production of separate nickel and copper concentrates to simulate estimated metal grades and recoveries for bulk concentrate. The area is in a rural district and the available infrastructure is minimal. Strategic services (e.g., electricity and water supplies) could be provided by the Botswana Power Corporation and from existing governmental water pipelines within the Francistown Road Reserve, and potable water could be sourced on site from boreholes. A railway line crosses the western margin of the Selkirk area.

Previous wording

The three mineral exploration licences (“MEL”), 2011/54, 2012/28 and 2018/21, had sufficient accrued work credits to keep the property in good standing until December 2023, at which time a reduction in the size of 2011/54 and 2012/28 was required. An application for the renewal and reduction of MEL 2012/28 was approved and the licence area has been reduced and renewed to December 31, 2026. The reduction of MEL 2012/54 from 265 km2 to 110.9 km2 has no material impact on potential for discovery of an economic deposit as all known mineral prospects are retained. The application for the reduction of 2011/54 was submitted and the Company is waiting for approval from the Greenland authority. The MEL 2018/21 and prospecting licence 2020/05 are in effect until December 31, 2024.

Current wording

The three mineral exploration licences (“MEL”), 2011/54, 2012/28 and 2018/21, had sufficient accrued work credits to keep the property in good standing until December 2023, at which time a reduction in the size of 2011/54 and 2012/28 was required. An application for the renewal and reduction of MEL 2012/28 was approved and the licence area has been reduced and renewed to December 31, 2026. The reduction of MEL 2012/28 from 265 km2 to 110.9 km2 has no material impact on potential for discovery of an economic deposit as all known mineral prospects are retained. The application for the reduction of 2011/54 from 2,747 km2 to 2,182 km2 was submitted and approved by the Greenland authority. This reduction has no material impact as all of the high priority mineral occurrences are retained. MEL2011/54 expires in December 31, 2025. MEL 2018/21 and prospecting licence 2020/05 are in effect until December 31, 2024.

Previous wording

No exploration work was carried out in Greenland in 2023 or in Q1 2024. Remaining targets were reviewed and prioritized in preparation for a potential field program in 2023, which was deferred. A quote was received in Q2 2023 for computer assisted target generation.

Current wording

No exploration work was carried out in Greenland in 2023 or to date in 2024. Remaining targets were reviewed and prioritized in preparation for a potential field program in 2023, which was deferred. A quote was received in Q2 2023 for computer assisted target generation.

Previous wording

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company incurred $31,354 in exploration expenditures on the Maniitsoq property, which is comprised of the Sulussugut, Ininngui, Carbonatite and 2020/05 licences. These expenditures were recorded as general exploration expense in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss. No material expenditures or activities are contemplated on the Maniitsoq property at this time.

Current wording

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company incurred $69,610 in site administration on the Maniitsoq property, which is comprised of the Sulussugut, Ininngui, Carbonatite and 2020/05 licences. These expenditures were recorded as general exploration expense in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss. No material expenditures or activities are contemplated on the Maniitsoq property at this time.

Previous wording

No exploration work was completed in Q1 2024 on the Post Creek Property. The claims have sufficient work credits to keep them in good standing until 2025. No material expenditures or activities are contemplated on the Post Creek property at this time.

Current wording

No exploration work was completed to date in 2024 on the Post Creek Property. The claims have sufficient work credits to keep them in good standing until 2025. No material expenditures or activities are contemplated on the Post Creek property at this time.

Previous wording

No exploration work was completed on the Halcyon Property in Q1 2024. The claims are in good standing through 2025. No material expenditures or activities are contemplated on the Halcyon property at this time.

Current wording

No exploration work was completed on the Halcyon Property to date in 2024. The claims are in good standing through 2025. No material expenditures or activities are contemplated on the Halcyon property at this time.

Previous wording

No work was carried out on the Property in Q1 2024. Of the 99 claims, 46 claims expired in April 2023, with the remaining in good standing until April 2024. These claims expired on April 26, 2024.

Current wording

No work was carried out on the Quetico property to date in 2024. The last remaining claims expired on April 26, 2024.

Previous wording

As at March 31, 2024, the Company had working capital of $6,759,860 (FY 2023 – $14,999,619) and reported an accumulated deficit of $113,913,996 (FY 2023 – $104,566,816).

Current wording

As at June 30, 2024, the Company had working capital of $ 25,273,813 (FY 2023 – $14,999,619) and reported an accumulated deficit of $123,707,188 (FY 2023 – $104,566,816).

Previous wording

As at March 31, 2024, the Company had $9,366,821 in available cash (FY 2023 – $19,245,628). There are no sources of operating cash flows. Given the Company’s current financial position and the ongoing exploration and evaluation expenditures, the Company will need to raise additional capital through the issuance of equity or other available financing alternatives to continue funding its operating, exploration and evaluation activities, and re-development of the mineral properties. Although the Company has been successful in its past fund-raising activities, there is no assurance as to the success of future fundraising efforts or as to the sufficiency of funds raised in the future.

Current wording

As at June 30, 2024, the Company had $ 28,081,517 in available cash (FY 2023 – $19,245,628). There are no sources of operating cash flows. Given the Company’s current financial position and the ongoing exploration and evaluation expenditures, the Company will need to raise additional capital through the issuance of equity or other available financing alternatives to continue funding its operating, exploration and evaluation activities, and re-development of the mineral properties. Although the Company has been successful in its past fund-raising activities, there is no assurance as to the success of future fundraising efforts or as to the sufficiency of funds raised in the future.

Previous wording

Net loss of $9,347,180 in Q1 2024 was higher by $2,979,408 compared to a loss of $6,367,772 for Q1 2023. The greater loss for Q1 2024 was largely due to increased exploration activities relating to the Botswana assets, the interest expense of the Term Loan (as defined below) and an increase in share-based payment.

Current wording

The net loss of $19,140,372 in Q2 2024 was higher by $4,625,693 compared to the same period in 2023 with a net loss of $14,514,679. The greater loss in Q2 2024 was largely due to increased exploration activities relating to the Botswana assets, the interest expense of the Term Loanand an increase in share-based payments.

Previous wording

Total assets as at March 31, 2024 increased by a net amount of $9,090,680 from the end of Q1 2023. The change is mainly attributable to an increase in cash and spare parts of $4,052,574 and $966,806, respectively, as well as an increase in property, plant and equipment of $3,841,306.

Current wording

Total assets as at June 30, 2024 increased by $12,284,856 from same 6-month period at the end of Q2 2023. The change is mainly attributable to an increase in cash and spare parts of $ 6,473,625 and $992,311, respectively, as well as an increase in property, plant and equipment of $3,858,824.

Previous wording

Investment in exploration and evaluation assets in Q1 2024 and Q1 2023 is related to the exploration and evaluation of the Selebi Mines and the Selkirk Mine, the costs of which are expensed. As at March 31, 2024, the recorded amount of investment in the Company’s exploration and evaluation assets, including capitalized and expensed, totaled $54,536,402 compared to $36,332,411 as at March 31, 2023. Principal factors contributing to this change were increased exploration and evaluation activities on the Botswana assets in Q1 2024 relative to Q1 2023.

Current wording

Investment in exploration and evaluation assets in Q2 2024 and Q2 2023 is related to the acquisition of the Selebi Mines and the Selkirk Mine, the cost of which were capitalized, and the exploration and evaluation activities, the costs of which were expensed as incurred as the assets are still in the exploration and pre-development stage. As at June 30, 2024, the recorded amount of investment in the Company’s exploration and evaluation assets, including capitalized and expensed, totaled $61,382,140 compared to $39,583,472 as at June 30, 2023. Principal factors contributing to this change were increased exploration and evaluation activities on the Botswana assets in Q2 2024 relative to Q2 2023.

Previous wording

Current liabilities as at March 31, 2024 decreased by $7,508,009 from Q1 2023 due to the repayment of a promissory note to Pinnacle Island. Non-current liabilities as at March 31, 2024 increased by $20,525,390 from Q1 2023 as a result of the Term Loan as well as the NSR option payment liability.

Current wording

Current liabilities as at June 30, 2024 increased by $740,579 from Q2 2023 due to an increase in trade payables and accrued liabilities. Non-current liabilities as at June 30, 2024 increased by $5,403,547 from Q2 2023 as a result of the additional principal amount of the Term Loan.

Previous wording

The following table summarizes the Company’s Statement of Comprehensive Loss for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023.

Current wording

The following table summarizes the Company’s Statement of Comprehensive Loss for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023.

Previous wording

The Company incurred a net loss of $9,347,180 in Q1 2024, higher by $2,979,408 compared to a net loss of $6,367,772 for Q1 2023.

Current wording

The Company incurred a net loss of $9,793,192 in Q2 2024, higher by $1,646,285 compared to a net loss of $8,146,907 for Q2 2023.

Previous wording

The following higher expenditures in Q1 2024 compared to Q1 2023 contributed to the higher net loss in Q1 2024:

Current wording

The higher net loss in Q2 2024 was due to higher expenditures in Q2 2024 compared to Q2 2023 as outlined below:

Previous wording

Deferred share unit (“DSU”) compensation (net of fair value movement) was $54,647 during Q1 2024 and was lower by $102,645 compared to $157,292 in Q1 2023. The total value of DSUs granted in Q1 2024 was higher than in Q1 2023, due to an increase in the number of directors on the Board of Directors, with the increase offset by the drop in the fair value of outstanding DSUs due to a decrease in the Company’s share price.

Current wording

The higher loss in YTD 2024 was partially offset by the lower DSU compensation in YTD 2024 compared to YTD 2023. DSU compensation (net of fair value movement) was $244,397 during YTD 2024 and was lower by $62,008 compared to $306,405 during YTD 2023. The decrease is attributed to a fair value movement. The total value of DSUs granted in YTD 2024 was higher than in YTD 2023, due to an increase in the number of directors on the Board of Directors, with the increase partially offset by the drop in the fair value of outstanding DSUs due to a decrease in the Company’s share price.

Previous wording

Net cash used in operating activities was $9,522,455 in Q1 2024 compared to $5,961,148 in Q1 2023. The cash used in operations increased by $3,561,307, mainly driven by an increase in cash operating costs as a result of increasing operational activities in Botswana and a higher change in working capital compared to Q1 2023.

Current wording

Net cash used in operating activities was $8,239,631 in Q2 2024 compared to $8,761,966 in Q2 2023. The cash used in operations in Q2 2024 decreased by $522,335, mainly driven by an increase in cash operating costs as a result of increasing operating activities in Botswana, which was more than offset by a higher working capital in Q2 2023.

Previous wording

Key investing activities relate to the acquisition of property, plant and equipment. During Q1 2024, investing activities totaled $85,096 compared to $1,000,000 in Q1 2023. The higher spending in Q1 2023 was related to the purchase of tooling and diamond tips for the three leased drills.

Current wording

Key investing activities relate to the acquisition of property, plant and equipment. During Q2 2024, investing activities totaled $43,181 compared to $391,031 in Q2 2023. In YTD 2024, investing activities totaled $128,277 compared to $1,391,031 in YTD 2023, lower by $1,262,754. The higher spending in Q2 2023 and YTD 2023 was related to the purchase of tools and parts for the three drills which were leased in 2023.

Previous wording

Cash flows used in financing activities amounted to $316,120 in Q1 2024 compared to a positive cash flow of $7,238,615 generated from financing activities in Q1 2023. The decrease in cash flows in Q1 2024 compared to Q1 2023 was due to an equity private placement completed in February 2023 for a total of $7.7 million while no financing transactions were completed in Q1 2024. See*“Financing”* for more details. Cash flows used for financing activities in Q1 2024 were mainly due to the interest payment on the Term Loan.

Current wording

Cash flows generated in financing activities amounted to $27,142,286 in Q2 2024 compared to $24,978,176 in Q2 2023. The increase in cash flows in Q2 2024 compared to Q2 2023 was due to higher net proceeds from a non-brokered private placement completed in June 2024 for a total of $27.5 million, compared to net proceeds of $25 million from a financing in June 2023 including the repayment of the Promissory Note in Q2 2023.

Previous wording

The following information regarding the financial position of the Company as at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is derived from the Company’s unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Current wording

The following information regarding the financial position of the Company as at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is derived from the Company’s unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Previous wording

The Company’s cash balance on March 31, 2024 decreased from the amount on December 31, 2023, primarily due to the increased exploration activities on the Company’s properties as well as increased corporate activities as described in the “Cash Flows” section and the “Liquidity” section under “Financing”.

Current wording

The Company’s cash balance on June 30, 2024 increased from the amount on December 31, 2023, primarily due to the financing in June 2024 as described in the “Liquidity” section under “Financing”.

Previous wording

Other current assets increased by $824,314 and trade payables and accrued liabilities decreased by $523,454 as at March 31, 2024 compared to the amounts as at December 31, 2023.

Current wording

Other current assets increased by $1,127,135 due to the purchase of critical spare parts during Q2 2024 and trade payables and accrued liabilities slightly decreased by $7,203 as at June 30, 2024 compared to the amounts as at December 31, 2023.

Previous wording

The slight decrease in exploration and evaluation assets was primarily due to foreign currency exchange fluctuation. Property, plant and equipment decreased by $362,165 as of March 31, 2024 compared to the amount of $8,488,499 as at December 31, 2023 as a result of deprecation.

Current wording

The slight decrease in exploration and evaluation assets was primarily due to foreign currency exchange fluctuation. Property, plant and equipment decreased by $507,342 as of June 30, 2024 compared to $8,488,499 as at December 31, 2023 as a result of depreciation.

Previous wording

The Company’s lease liabilities were $1,319,863 as at March 31, 2024, lower by $291,280 compared to $1,611,143 as at December 31, 2023 due to a lease payment made in Q1 2024.

Current wording

The Company’s lease liabilities were $1,306,906 as at June 30, 2024, lower by $304,237 compared to $1,611,143 as at December 31, 2023, due to lease payments made in Q2 2024.

Previous wording

The increase in the Term Loan by $240,904 was attributed to the accretion of the value of the warrants granted associated with the Term Loan. The increase in paid-in capital by $389,612 is mainly due to options exercised during Q1 2024.

Current wording

The increase in the Term Loan by $492,044 was attributed to the accretion of the value of the warrants issued in connection with the Term Loan. The increase in paid-in capital by $27,804,798 is mainly driven by the financings that closed on June 14, 2024 and June 21, 2024.

Previous wording

For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company incurred a loss of $9,347,180 and reported an accumulated deficit of $113,913,996 as at March 31, 2024 (FY 2023 – $104,566,816). At the end of Q1 2024, the Company required additional funds to continue its planned operations and meet its future obligations, commitments and forecasted expenditures through March 31, 2025. Management is aware, in making its assessment, of material uncertainties related to events and conditions that may cast a substantial doubt upon the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, and accordingly, the appropriateness of the use of accounting principles applicable to a going concern. The accompanying Financial Statements do not reflect the adjustments to the carrying values of assets and liabilities, expenses and financial position classifications that would be necessary if the going concern assumption was not appropriate. These adjustments could be material. In assessing whether a going concern assumption is appropriate, management considers all available information about the future, which is at least, but not limited to, twelve months from the end of the reporting period.

Current wording

For the three months ended June 30, 2024, the Company incurred a loss of $9,793,192 and reported an accumulated deficit of $123,707,188 as at June 30, 2024 (FY 2023 – $104,566,816). At the end of Q2 2024, the Company required additional funds to continue its planned operations and meet its future obligations, commitments and forecasted expenditures through June 30, 2025. Management is aware, in making its assessment, of material uncertainties related to events and conditions that may cast a substantial doubt upon the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, and accordingly, the appropriateness of the use of accounting principles applicable to a going concern. The accompanying Financial Statements do not reflect the adjustments to the carrying values of assets and liabilities, expenses and financial position classifications that would be necessary if the going concern assumption was not appropriate. These adjustments could be material. In assessing whether a going concern assumption is appropriate, management considers all available information about the future, which is at least, but not limited to, twelve months from the end of the reporting period.

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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

Net cash used in operating activities in YTD 2024 was $17,762,086 compared to $14,723,114 in YTD 2023. The increase in net cash used in operating activities during YTD 2024 was mainly driven by an increase in cash operating costs as a result of increasing operational activities in Botswana.
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Previous report — wording carried elsewhere

In 2023, PNRL commenced its Phase 2 drill program undertaking a combination of resource and continued exploration drilling at the Selebi Mines to demonstrate the size potential of the Selebi Mines mineral system, with the aim of establishing a current mineral resource