US GOLD CORP
For the period ended Oct 31, 2024. Filed Dec 16, 2024.
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Oct 31, 2024 · Filed Dec 16, 2024
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-07-31; filed 2024-09-16.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-10-31; filed 2024-12-16.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe 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 36 previous paragraphs and 39 current paragraphs.
24 unchanged; 12 reworded; 1 added; 0 removed; 0 previous and 2 current paragraphs rearranged.
Tables are not compared: 2 previous and 3 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.
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Current report
Recent Developments
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Previous wording
In the opinion of management, all adjustments have been made consisting of normal recurring adjustments and consolidating entries, necessary to present fairly the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial position of us and our subsidiaries as of July 31, 2024, the results of our unaudited interim condensed consolidated statements of operations and changes in stockholders’ equity for the three months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023. The results of unaudited interim condensed consolidated operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year.
Current wording
In the opinion of management, all adjustments have been made consisting of normal recurring adjustments and consolidating entries, necessary to present fairly the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial position of us and our subsidiaries as of October 31, 2024, the results of our unaudited interim condensed consolidated statements of operations and changes in stockholders’ equity for the six months ended October 31, 2024 and 2023. The results of unaudited interim condensed consolidated operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year.
Previous wording
During the three months ended July 31, 2024, we focused primarily on advancing our CK Gold Project in Wyoming.
Current wording
During the three months ended October 31, 2024, we focused primarily on advancing our CK Gold Project in Wyoming and investor relations and awareness through the attendance of multiple mining investment conferences.
Previous wording
For the three months ended July 31, 2024, compared to the three months ended July 31, 2023:
Current wording
For the three and six months ended October 31, 2024, compared to the three and six months ended October 31, 2023:
Previous wording
We are a development-stage company with no operations, and we did not generate any revenues for the three months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023.
Current wording
We are a development-stage company with no operations, and we did not generate any revenues for the three and six months ended October 31, 2024 and 2023.
Previous wording
Total operating expenses for the three months ended July 31, 2024, as compared to the three months ended July 31, 2023, were approximately $2,593,000 and $2,930,000, respectively. The approximate $337,000 decrease in operating expenses for the three months ended July 31, 2024, as compared to the three months ended July 31, 2023, is comprised of (i) a decrease in compensation of approximately $173,000 primarily due to a decrease in stock based compensation, (ii) a decrease of approximately $129,000 in exploration expenses on our mineral properties due to the decrease in exploration activities and related consulting expenses at our CK Gold property, (iii) a decrease in professional and consulting fees of approximately $693,000 primarily due to decreases in general strategic and permitting consulting services of $270,000, decrease in legal fees of $34,000, decrease in investor relation fees of $337,000 and decreases in accounting fees of $52,000 and (iv) an increase in general and administrative expenses of approximately $658,000 due primarily to an increase in advertising expenses of approximately $609,000 and an increase in insurance.
Current wording
Total operating expenses for the six months ended October 31, 2024, as compared to the six months ended October 31, 2023, were approximately $4,736,000 and $4,695,000, respectively. The approximate $40,000 increase in operating expenses for the six months ended October 31, 2024, as compared to the six months ended October 31, 2023, is comprised of (i) a decrease in compensation of approximately $354,000 primarily due to a decrease in stock based compensation, (ii) an increase of approximately $65,000 in exploration expenses on our mineral properties due to the increase in exploration activities and related consulting expenses at our CK Gold property, (iii) a decrease in professional and consulting fees of approximately $727,000 primarily due to decreases in general strategic and permitting consulting services of $241,000, decrease in legal fees of $31,000, decrease in investor relation fees of $403,000 and decreases in accounting fees of $52,000 and (iv) an increase in general and administrative expenses of approximately $1,056,000 due primarily to an increase in advertising expenses of approximately $993,000 and an increase in insurance expense.
Previous wording
We reported loss from operations of approximately $2,593,000 and $2,930,000 for the three months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Current wording
We reported loss from operations of approximately $2,142,000 and $1,765,000 for the three months ended October 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We reported loss from operations of approximately $4,735,000 and $4,695,000 for the six months ended October 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Previous wording
We reported other income (loss) of approximately $(1,733,000) and $35,000 for the three months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We reported change in fair value of warrant liability of approximately $(1,749,000) and $15,000 for the three months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We reported interest income of approximately $17,000 and $14,000 for the three months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We reported gain from settlement of asset retirement obligation of approximately $0 and $6,000, respectively, for the three months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Current wording
We reported other income (loss) of approximately $(1,693,000) and $1,542,000 for the six months ended October 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We reported change in fair value of warrant liability of approximately $(1,734,000) and $1,510,000 for the six months ended October 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We reported interest income of approximately $42,000 and $26,000 for the six months ended October 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We reported gain from settlement of asset retirement obligation of approximately $0 and $6,000, respectively, for the six months ended October 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Previous wording
We reported a net loss of approximately $4,325,000 and $2,895,000 for the three months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Current wording
We reported a net loss of approximately $2,103,000 and $258,000 for the three months ended October 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We reported a net loss of approximately $6,428,000 and $3,153,000 for the six months ended October 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Previous wording
As of July 31, 2024, we had working capital of $3,556,135, as compared to working capital of $6,070,321 as of April 30, 2024, a decrease of $2,514,186.
Current wording
As of October 31, 2024, we had working capital of $1,659,770, as compared to working capital of $6,070,321 as of April 30, 2024, a decrease of $4,410,551.
Previous wording
Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared using the accrual method of accounting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and have been prepared assuming that we will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities in the normal course of business. For the three months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023, we incurred net losses in the amounts of approximately $4,325,000 and $2,895,000, respectively. For the three months ended July 31, 2024, cash used in operating activities was approximately $2,194,000. As of July 31, 2024, we had cash of approximately $3,381,000, working capital of approximately $3,556,000, and an accumulated deficit of approximately $77,173,000. Our primary source of operating funds since inception has been equity financings. As of July 31, 2024, we may have sufficient cash to fund our corporate activities and general and administrative costs and currently undertaken project activities related to permitting and engineering studies over the next twelve months. However, in order to advance any of our projects past the aforementioned objectives, we do not have sufficient cash and will need to raise additional funds. These matters raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern for the twelve months following the issuance of these financial statements.
Current wording
Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared using the accrual method of accounting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and have been prepared assuming that we will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities in the normal course of business. For the six months ended October 31, 2024 and 2023, we incurred net losses in the amounts of approximately $6,428,000 and $3,153,000, respectively. For the six months ended October 31, 2024, cash used in operating activities was approximately $4,012,000. As of October 31, 2024, we had cash of approximately $1,630,000, working capital of approximately $1,660,000, and an accumulated deficit of approximately $79,276,000. Our primary source of operating funds since inception has been equity financings. As of October 31, 2024, we may have sufficient cash to fund our corporate activities and general and administrative costs and currently undertaken project activities related to permitting and engineering studies over the next twelve months. However, in order to advance any of our projects past the aforementioned objectives, we do not have sufficient cash and will need to raise additional funds. These matters raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern for the twelve months following the issuance of these financial statements.
Previous wording
Net cash used in operating activities totaled approximately $2,194,000 and $1,809,000 for the three months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Net cash used in operating activities during the three months ended July 31, 2024, increased primarily due to the (i) increase in net loss of approximately $1,431,000 as compared to the three months ended July 31, 2023, (ii) increase in non-cash items of approximately $1,549,000 as compared to the three months ended July 31, 2023, primarily due to the change in fair value of warrant liability and decrease in stock based compensation and (iii) increase in changes in operating assets and liabilities of approximately $503,000 as compared to the three months ended July 31, 2023, primarily due to accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
Current wording
Net cash used in operating activities totaled approximately $4,012,000 and $3,859,000 for the six months ended October 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Net cash used in operating activities during the six months ended October 31, 2024, increased primarily due to the (i) increase in net loss of approximately $3,275,000 as compared to the six months ended October 31, 2023, (ii) increase in non-cash items of approximately $2,734,000 as compared to the six months ended October 31, 2023, primarily due to the change in fair value of warrant liability and decrease in stock based compensation and (iii) increase in changes in operating assets and liabilities of approximately $388,000 as compared to the six months ended October 31, 2023, primarily due to changes in prepaid expenses and other current assets and changes in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
Previous wording
There have been no changes to our critical accounting estimates during the three months ended July 31, 2024. Critical accounting estimates made in accordance with our significant accounting policies are regularly discussed with the Audit Committee of the Company’s board of directors. Our critical accounting estimates are discussed under “Critical Accounting Estimates” in our “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in Item 7, and our significant accounting policies are discussed in Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements thereto, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024, filed with the SEC on July 29, 2024.
Current wording
There have been no changes to our critical accounting estimates during the six months ended October 31, 2024. Critical accounting estimates made in accordance with our significant accounting policies are regularly discussed with the Audit Committee of the Company’s board of directors. Our critical accounting estimates are discussed under “Critical Accounting Estimates” in our “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in Item 7, and our significant accounting policies are discussed in Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements thereto, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024, filed with the SEC on July 29, 2024.
Rearranged current paragraphs (2)
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
Total operating expenses for the three months ended October 31, 2024, as compared to the three months ended October 31, 2023, were approximately $2,142,000 and $1,765,000, respectively. The approximate $377,000 increase in operating expenses for the three months ended October 31, 2024, as compared to the three months ended October 31, 2023, is comprised of (i) a decrease in compensation of approximately $182,000 primarily due to a decrease in stock based compensation, (ii) an increase of approximately $195,000 in exploration expenses on our mineral properties due to the increase in exploration activities and related consulting expenses at our CK Gold property, (iii) a decrease in professional and consulting fees of approximately $33,000 primarily due to decrease in investor relation fees of $65,000 offset by increase in general strategic and permitting consulting services of $29,000, and increase in legal fees of $3,000 and (iv) an increase in general and administrative expenses of approximately $397,000 due primarily to an increase in advertising expenses of approximately $384,000.
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
We reported other income (loss) of approximately $40,000 and $1,507,000 for the three months ended October 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We reported change in fair value of warrant liability of approximately $15,000 and $1,495,000 for the three months ended October 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We reported interest income of approximately $25,000 and $12,000 for the three months ended October 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.