SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION EDGAR FILING
SILVER BULL RESOURCES, INC.
Form: 10-K
Date Filed: 2019-01-16
Corporate Issuer CIK: 1031093
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED October 31, 2018
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD OF _________ TO _________.
Commission File Number: 001-33125
SILVER BULL RESOURCES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada
State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization
91-1766677
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
777 Dunsmuir Street, Suite 1610
Vancouver, B.C. V7Y 1K4
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (604) 687-5800
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As of January 16, 2019, there were 234,868,214 shares outstanding of the registrant's $0.01 par value common stock, the registrant's only
outstanding class of voting securities. As of April 30, 2018, the aggregate market value of the registrant's voting common stock held by non-
affiliates of the registrant was approximately $31.6 million based upon the closing sale price of the common stock as reported by the OTCQB. For
the purpose of this calculation, the registrant has assumed that its affiliates as of April 30, 2018 included all directors and officers.
Portions of the registrant's definitive proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A in
connection with the 2019 annual meeting of shareholders are incorporated by reference in Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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SILVER BULL RESOURCES, INC.
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
Items 1 and 2. BUSINESS AND PROPERTIES
RISK FACTORS
Items 1A.
UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
Items 1B.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Items 3.
MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Items 4.
PART II
Item 5.
Item 6.
Item 7.
Item 7A.
Item 8.
Item 9.
Item 9A.
MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER
PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
PART III
Item 10.
Item 11.
Item 12.
Item 13.
Item 14.
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
PART IV
Item 15.
EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
SIGNATURES
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When we use the terms "Silver Bull," "we," "us," or "our," we are referring to Silver Bull Resources, Inc. and its subsidiaries, unless the context
otherwise requires. We have included technical terms important to an understanding of our business under "Glossary of Common Terms" at the
end of this section. Throughout this document we make statements that are classified as "forward-looking." Please refer to the "Cautionary
Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" section of this document for an explanation of these types of assertions.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This Annual Report on Form 10-K includes certain statements that may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
(the "Exchange Act"), and the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and "forward-looking information" within the meaning
of applicable Canadian securities legislation. We use words such as "anticipate," "continue," "likely," "estimate," "expect," "may," "will,"
"projection," "should," "believe," "potential," "could," or similar words suggesting future outcomes (including negative and grammatical variations)
to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include statements regarding the following, among other things:
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Future payments that may be made by South32 under the terms of the Earn-In Option Agreement;
Prospects of entering the development or production stage with respect to any of our projects;
· Our planned activities at the Sierra Mojada Project in 2019 and beyond, including with respect to exploration and drilling, metallurgical
studies, surveys and other testing activities, and expenditures;
· Whether any part of the Sierra Mojada Project will ever be confirmed or converted into SEC Industry Guide 7 – compliant "reserves";
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The Sierra Mojada Project will require additional power supplies if a mining operation is determined to be feasible;
· Our ability to obtain and hold additional concessions in the Sierra Mojada Project area;
· Whether we will be required to obtain additional surface rights if a mining operation is determined to be feasible;
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The impact of the fine bubble flotation test work on the recovery of minerals and initial rough concentrate grade;
The possible advantages of zinc mineralization at the Sierra Mojada Property;
The impact of recent accounting pronouncements on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures;
The impact of changes to current state or federal laws and regulations on estimated capital expenditures, the economics of a particular
project and/or our activities;
· Our ability to raise additional capital and/or pursue additional strategic options, and the potential impact on our business, financial condition
and results of operations of doing so or not;
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The impact of changing foreign currency exchange rates on our financial condition;
· Our expectations regarding future recovery of value-added taxes ("VAT") paid in Mexico; and
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The merits of any claims in connection with, and the expected timing of any, ongoing legal proceedings.
These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by us in light of our experience and our perception of historical trends,
current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe are appropriate in the circumstances. Such statements are subject
to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties and our actual results could differ from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking
statements as a result of the factors described under "Risk Factors" in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including:
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The continued funding by South32 of amounts required under the Earn-In Option Agreement;
· Our ability to obtain additional financial resources on acceptable terms to (i) conduct our exploration activities and (ii) maintain our general
and administrative expenditures at acceptable levels;
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· Results of future exploration at our Sierra Mojada Project;
· Worldwide economic and political events affecting (i) the market prices for silver, zinc, lead, copper and other minerals that may be found
on our exploration properties (ii) interest rates and (iii) currency exchange rates;
The amount and nature of future capital and exploration expenditures;
Volatility in our stock price;
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· Our inability to obtain required permits;
· Competitive factors, including exploration-related competition;
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Timing of receipt and maintenance of government approvals;
· Unanticipated title issues;
· Changes in tax laws;
· Changes in regulatory frameworks or regulations affecting our activities;
· Our ability to retain key management, consultants and experts necessary to successfully operate and grow our business; and
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Political and economic instability in Mexico and other countries in which we conduct our business, and future potential actions of the
governments in such countries with respect to nationalization of natural resources or other changes in mining or taxation policies.
These factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the general or specific factors that could affect us.
All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable
to us, or persons acting on our behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements. Except as required by law,
we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which it is
made or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances. You should not place undue reliance on
these forward-looking statements.
Cautionary Note Regarding Exploration Stage Companies
We are an exploration stage company and do not currently have any known reserves and cannot be expected to have known reserves unless and
until a feasibility study is completed for the Sierra Mojada concessions that shows proven and probable reserves. There can be no assurance that
our concessions contain proven and probable reserves and investors may lose their entire investment. See the "Risk Factors" section below.
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The following terms are used throughout this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Glossary of Common Terms
Concession
A grant of a tract of land made by a government or other controlling authority in return for stipulated
services or a promise that the land will be used for a specific purpose.
Exploration Stage
A prospect that is not yet in either the development or production stage.
Feasibility Study
An engineering study designed to define the technical, economic, and legal viability of a mining project with
a high degree of reliability.
Formation
A distinct layer of sedimentary rock of similar composition.
Mineralized Material
Mineral bearing material such as zinc, silver, gold, lead or copper that has been physically delineated by
one or more of a number of methods, including drilling, underground work, surface trenching and other
types of sampling. This material has been found to contain a sufficient amount of mineralization of an
average grade of metal or metals to have economic potential that warrants further exploration evaluation.
While this material is not currently or may never be classified as reserves, it is reported as mineralized
material only if the potential exists for reclassification into the reserves category. This material cannot be
classified in the reserves category until final technical, economic and legal factors have been determined.
Under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's standards, a mineral deposit does not qualify as a
reserve unless the recoveries from the deposit are expected to be sufficient to recover total cash and non-
cash costs for the mine and related facilities and make a profit.
Mining
The process of extraction and beneficiation of mineral reserves to produce a marketable metal or mineral
product. Exploration continues during the mining process and, in many cases, mineral reserves are
expanded during the life of the mine operations as the exploration potential of the deposit is realized.
Ore, Ore Reserve, or Mineable Ore
Body
The part of a mineral deposit which could be economically and legally extracted or produced at the time of
the reserve determination.
Reserves
Estimated remaining quantities of mineral deposit and related substances anticipated to be recoverable
from known accumulations, from a given date forward, based on:
(a) analysis of drilling, geological, geophysical and engineering data;
(b) the use of established technology;
(c) specified economic conditions, which are generally accepted as being reasonable, and which are
disclosed; and
(d) whether they are permitted and financed for development.
Resources
Those quantities of mineral deposit estimated to exist originally in naturally occurring accumulations.
Resources are, therefore, those quantities estimated on a particular date to be remaining in known
accumulations plus those quantities already produced from known accumulations plus those quantities in
accumulations yet to be discovered. Resources are divided into:
(a) discovered resources, which are limited to known accumulations; and
(b) undiscovered resources.
Tonne
A metric ton which is equivalent to 2,204.6 pounds.
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Items 1 and 2. BUSINESS AND PROPERTIES
Overview and Corporate Structure
PART I
Silver Bull Resources, Inc. was incorporated in the State of Nevada on November 8, 1993 as the Cadgie Company for the purpose of acquiring
and developing mineral properties. The Cadgie Company was a spin-off from its predecessor, Precious Metal Mines, Inc. On June 28, 1996, our
name was changed to Metalline Mining Company ("Metalline"). On April 21, 2011, we changed our name to Silver Bull Resources, Inc. We have
not realized any revenues from our planned operations, and we are considered an exploration stage company. We have not established any
reserves with respect to our exploration projects and may never enter into the development stage with respect to any of our projects.
We engage in the business of mineral exploration. We currently own a number of property concessions in Mexico within a mining district known
as the Sierra Mojada District, located in the west–central part of the state of Coahuila, Mexico. We conduct our operations in Mexico through our
wholly-owned subsidiary corporations, Minera Metalin S.A. de C.V. ("Minera Metalin") and Contratistas de Sierra Mojada S.A. de C.V.
("Contratistas"), and through Minera Metalin's wholly-owned subsidiary Minas de Coahuila SBR S.A. de C.V ("Minas").
In April 2010, Metalline Mining Delaware, Inc., our wholly-owned subsidiary, was merged with and into Dome Ventures Corporation ("Dome"). As
a result, Dome became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Silver Bull. Dome has a wholly-owned subsidiary, Dome Asia Inc. ("Dome Asia"), which is
incorporated in the British Virgin Islands. Dome Asia has a wholly-owned subsidiary incorporated in Gabon, African Resources SARL Gabon, as
well as a 99.99%-owned subsidiary, Dome Minerals Nigeria Limited, incorporated in Nigeria. On May 15, 2017, we liquidated our Gabonese
subsidiary, African Resources SARL Gabon ("African Resources").
On June 5, 2015, we announced our decision to voluntarily delist our shares of common stock from the NYSE MKT due to costs associated with
the continued listing and NYSE MKT exchange rules regarding maintenance of a minimum share price. On June 29, 2015, our shares began
trading on the OTCQB marketplace operated by OTC Markets Group. Our shares of common stock continue to trade on the Toronto Stock
Exchange ("TSX").
Our efforts and expenditures have been concentrated in the exploration of properties, principally in the Sierra Mojada property located in Coahuila,
Mexico (the "Sierra Mojada Property"). We have not determined whether the exploration properties contain ore reserves that are economically
recoverable. The ultimate realization of our investment in exploration properties is dependent upon the success of future property sales, the
existence of economically recoverable reserves, our ability to obtain financing or make other arrangements for exploration, development and
future profitable production activities. The ultimate realization of our investment in exploration properties cannot be determined at this time.
South32 Earn-In Option Agreement
On June 1, 2018, we and our subsidiaries Minera Metalin and Contratistas entered into an Earn-In Option Agreement (the "Option Agreement")
with South32 International Investment Holdings Pty Ltd ("South32"), a wholly owned subsidiary of South32 Limited (ASX/JSE/LSE: S32), whereby
South32 is able to obtain an option to purchase 70% of the shares of Minera Metalin and Contratistas (the "Option"). Minera Metalin owns the
Sierra Mojada Property located in Coahuila, Mexico (the "Serra Mojada Project") and Contratistas supplies labor for the Sierra Mojada Project.
Under the Option Agreement, South32 earns into the option by funding a collaborative exploration program on the Sierra Mojada Project. Upon the
terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Option Agreement, in order for South32 to earn and maintain its four-year Option, South32 must
have contributed to Minera Metalin for exploration of the Sierra Mojada Project at least $3 million by the end of Year 1, $6 million by the end of
Year 2, $8 million by the end of Year 3 and $10 million by the end of Year 4 (the "Initial Funding"). Funding is made on a quarterly basis based on
the subsequent quarter's exploration budget. South32 may exercise the Option by contributing $100 million to Minera Metalin (the "Subscription
Payment"), less the amount of Initial Funding previously contributed by South32. The issuance of shares upon notice of exercise of the Option by
South32 is subject to antitrust approval by the Mexican government. If the full amount of the Subscription Payment is advanced by South32 and
the Option becomes exercisable and is exercised, we and South32 will be obligated to contribute funding to Minera Metalin on a 30/70 pro rata
basis. If South32 elects not to continue with the Option during the four-year option period, the Sierra Mojada Project will remain 100% owned by
us. The exploration program will be initially managed by us with South32 being able to approve the exploration programs funded by it. In June
2018, we received initial funding from South32 of $923,000, of which $237,000 remains unspent as of October 31, 2018. In December 2018, we
received the second payment of $309,000 from South32. South32 is able to terminate the Option Agreement at any time without penalty other
than forfeiture of the Option. If the Option Agreement is terminated by South32 without cause or if South32 is unable to obtain antitrust
authorization from the Mexican government, we are under no obligation to reimburse South32 for amounts contributed under the Option
Agreement.
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Upon exercise of the Option, Minera Metalin and Contratistas are required to issue common shares to South32. Pursuant to the Option
Agreement, following exercise and until a decision has been made by the board of directors of Minera Metalin to develop and construct a mine on
the Sierra Mojada Project, each shareholder holding greater than or equal to 10% of the shares may withdraw as an owner in exchange for a 2%
net smelter royalty on products produced and sold from the Sierra Mojada Project. Any shareholder whose holdings are reduced to less than 10%
must surrender its interest in exchange for a 2% net smelter royalty.
Sierra Mojada Project
Location, Access and Infrastructure
The Sierra Mojada Project is located within a mining district known as the Sierra Mojada District. The Sierra Mojada District is located in the west–
central part of the state of Coahuila, Mexico, near the Coahuila-Chihuahua state border approximately 200 kilometers south of the Big Bend of the
Rio Grande River. The principal mining area extends for approximately five kilometers in an east-west direction along the base of the precipitous,
1,000-meter high Sierra Mojada Range.
The Sierra Mojada Project site is situated to the south of the village of Esmeralda, on the northern side of a major escarpment that forms the
northern margin of the Sierra Mojada range. In general, the site is approximately 1,500 meters above sea level. The project is accessible by
paved road from the city of Torreon, Coahuila, which lies approximately 250 kilometers to the south. Esmerelda is served by a rail spur of the
Coahuila Durango railroad. There is an airstrip east of Esmeralda, although its availability is limited, and another airstrip at the nearby Penoles
plant, which we can use occasionally. The Sierra Mojada District has high voltage electric power supplied by the national power company,
Comisión Federal de Electricidad, C.F.E., and is supplied water by the municipality of Sierra Mojada. Although power levels are sufficient for
current operations and exploration, future development of the project, if any, may require additional power supplies to be sourced.
Our facilities in Mexico include offices, accommodation for employees, workshops, warehouse buildings and exploration equipment located at
Calle Mina #1, La Esmeralda, Coahuila, Mexico.
The map below shows the location of the Sierra Mojada Project:
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Property History
Silver and lead were first discovered by a foraging party in 1879, and mining through 1886 consisted of native silver, silver chloride, and lead
carbonate ores. After 1886, silver-lead-zinc-copper sulphide ores within limestone and sandstone units were produced. No accurate production
history has been found for historical mining during this period.
Approximately 95 years ago, zinc silicate and zinc carbonate minerals ("Zinc Manto Zone") were discovered underlying the silver-lead mineralized
horizon. The Zinc Manto Zone is predominantly zinc dominated, but with subordinate lead-rich manto and is principally situated in the footwall
rocks of the Sierra Mojada Fault System. Since discovery and until 1990, zinc, silver, and lead ores were mined from various mines along the
strike of the deposit, including from the Sierra Mojada Property. Ores mined from within these areas were hand-sorted, and the concentrate
shipped mostly to smelters in the United States.
Activity during the period of 1956 to 1990 consisted of operations by the Mineros Norteños Cooperativa and operations by individual owners and
operators of pre-existing mines. The Mineros Norteños operated the San Salvador, Encantada, Fronteriza, Esmeralda, and Parrena mines, and
shipped oxide zinc ore to Zinc National's smelter in Monterrey, while copper and silver ore were shipped to smelters in Mexico and the United
States.
We estimate that over 45 mines have produced ore from underground workings throughout the approximately five kilometers by two kilometer area
that comprises the Sierra Mojada District. We estimate that since its discovery in 1879, the Sierra Mojada District has produced approximately 10
million tons of silver, zinc, lead and copper ore. The Sierra Mojada District does not have a mill to concentrate ore, and all mining conducted thus
far has been limited to selectively mined ore of sufficient grade to direct ship to smelters. We believe that mill-grade mineralization that was not
mined remains available for extraction. No mining operations are currently active within the area of the Sierra Mojada District, except for a
dolomite quarry by Peñoles near Esmeralda.
In the 1990s, Kennecott Copper Corporation ("Kennecott") had a joint venture agreement with USMX, Inc. ("USMX") involving its Sierra Mojada
concessions. Kennecott terminated the joint venture in approximately 1995. We entered into a Joint Exploration and Development Agreement
with USMX in July 1996 involving USMX's Sierra Mojada concessions. In 1998, we purchased the Sierra Mojada and the USMX concessions,
and the joint exploration and development agreement was terminated. We also purchased certain other concessions during this time and
conducted exploration for copper and silver mineralization from 1997 through 1999.
Title and Ownership Rights
The Sierra Mojada Project is comprised of 20 concessions consisting of 6,496 hectares (about 16,052 acres). We periodically obtain additional
concessions in the Sierra Mojada Project area, and whether we will continue to hold these additional concessions will depend on future exploration
work and exploration results and our ability to obtain financing. As we have done in prior years, we continually assess our concession ownership,
and we may terminate our rights to certain concessions holdings.
Each mining concession enables us to explore the underlying concession in consideration for the payment of a semi-annual fee to the Mexican
government and completion of certain annual assessment work. Annual assessment work in excess of statutory annual requirements can be
carried forward and applied to future periods.
Ownership of a concession provides the owner with exclusive exploration and exploitation rights to all minerals located on the concessions, but
does not include the surface rights to the real property. Therefore, we will need to negotiate any necessary agreements with the appropriate
surface landowners if we determine that a mining operation is feasible for the concessions. We own surface rights to five lots in the Sierra Mojada
Property (Sierra Mojada lot #1, #3, #4, #6 and #7) but anticipate that we will be required to obtain additional surface rights if we determine that a
mining operation is feasible.
Geology and Mineralization
The Sierra Mojada concessions contain a mineral system which can be separated into two distinct zones: the "Silver Zone" and the "Zinc Zone."
These two zones lie along the Sierra Mojada Fault which trends east–west along the base of the Sierra Mojada range. The majority of the
mineralization identified to date is seen as oxide, which has been derived from primary "sulphide" bodies that have been oxidized and remained in
situ or remobilized into porous and fractured rock along the Sierra Mojada Fault. The formation of a silver-rich zone (the Silver Zone) and a zinc-
rich zone (the Zinc Zone) is a reflection of the mobility of the metals in the ground water conditions at Sierra Mojada.
The geology of the Sierra Mojada District is composed of a Cretaceous limestone and dolomite sequence sitting on top of the Jurassic "San
Marcos" red sediments. This sedimentary sequence was subsequently intruded by Tertiary volcanics, which are considered to be responsible for
the mineralization seen at Sierra Mojada. Historical mines are dry, and the rocks are competent for the most part. We believe that the thickness
and attitude of the mineralized material could potentially be amenable to high volume mechanized mining methods and low cost production.
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October 2018 Technical Report
On October 30, 2018, Archer, Cathro & Associates (1981) Limited and Timothy Barry delivered an updated technical report (the "Report") on the
silver and zinc mineralization at the Sierra Mojada Project in accordance with Canadian National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101"). The Report
supersedes the prior mineralized material estimate released by the Company in June 2015. The Report includes an update on the silver and zinc
mineralization which was estimated from 1,336 diamond drill holes, 24 reverse circulation drill holes, 9,027 channel samples and 2,346
underground long holes. Using a net smelter return ("NSR") economic cut-off, the Report indicates mineralized material in the optimized pit of 70.4
million tonnes at an average silver grade of 38.6 grams/tonne silver, an average zinc percentage of 3.4%, an average copper percentage of 0.04%
and an average lead percentage of 0.3%. The Report used a $13.50/tonne NSR cut-off grade and assumed a silver price of $15.00/ounce and a
zinc price of $1.20/pound. Mineralized material estimates do not include any amounts categorized as inferred resources.
"Mineralized material" as used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, although permissible under the Securities and Exchange Commission's
("SEC's") Industry Guide 7, does not indicate "reserves" by SEC standards. We cannot be certain that any part of the Sierra Mojada Project will
ever be confirmed or converted into SEC Industry Guide 7 compliant "reserves." Investors are cautioned not to assume that all or any part of the
mineralized material will ever be confirmed or converted into reserves or that mineralized material can be economically or legally extracted.
Sampling, Analysis, Quality Control and Security
Our activities conform to mining industry standard practices and follow the Best Practices Guidelines of the Canadian Institute of Mining,
Metallurgy, and Petroleum (CIM). Sampling is directed and supervised by trained and experienced geologists. Drill core and other samples are
processed and logged using industry standard methods. Standard samples, duplicates and blanks are periodically entered into the stream of
samples submitted for assays, and campaigns of re-sampling and duplicate analyses and round-robin inter-laboratory validations are conducted
periodically. We use ALS Chemex – Vancouver ("ALS Chemex") laboratory as our independent primary laboratory. ALS Chemex is ISO
9001:2000 certified. All analytical results that are used in resource models are exclusively from the independent primary laboratory.
Our consultants perform technical audits of our operations, including our formal quality assurance/quality control ("QA/QC") program, and
recommend improvements as needed. A systematic program of duplicate sampling and assaying of representative samples from previous
exploration activities was completed in 2010 under the direction and control of our consultants. Results of this study acceptably confirm the
values in the project database used for resource modeling.
We formerly operated a sample preparation and an analytical laboratory at the project that prepared samples for shipment, performed QA/QC
analyses to ensure against cross-contamination of samples during preparation and removed most low-value samples from the flow to the primary
laboratory. For cost and other reasons, the internal laboratory has been shut down.
Prior Exploration Activities
We have focused our exploration efforts on two primary locations: the Silver Zone and the Zinc Zone. As further described below, we have
conducted various exploration activities at the Sierra Mojada Project; however, to date, we have not established any reserves, and the project
remains in the exploration stage and may never enter the development stage.
Prior to 2008, exploration efforts largely focused on the Zinc Zone with surface and underground drilling. In fiscal year 2009, we scaled back our
exploration activities and administrative costs to conserve capital while we tried to secure additional sources of capital resources.
After closing the transaction with Dome in April 2010, we focused our exploration activities at Sierra Mojada primarily on the Silver Zone, which
lies largely at surface. By the end of calendar 2017, approximately 101,000 meters of diamond drilling from surface and 10,000 meters of
underground drilling had been completed.
The silver contained within the Silver Zone is seen primarily as silver halide minerals. The zinc contained within the Zinc Zone is contained
mostly in the mineral hemimorphite and, to a lesser amount, in the mineral smithsonite.
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2018 Exploration Activities
In January 2018, our board of directors approved a calendar-year 2018 budget of $655,000 for the Sierra Mojada Property. In June 2018, after we
entered into the Option Agreement, our board of directors approved an updated budget for the Sierra Mojada Property of $28,000 for expenditures
between June 2018 and December 2018 that were not expected to be covered by the Option Agreement.
Drilling
During the year ended October 31, 2018, we completed 440 meters of underground drilling to test the continuity along strike and down dip of
sulphide zones we have identified.
Airborne Geophysics
Between September 2018 and November 2018, we completed a 5,297 line kilometer helicopter-borne Versatile Time Domain Electro Magnetic
("VTEM") and Magnetic Geophysical Survey over the Sierra Mojada Property. The VTEM survey was conducted as part of the work program
under the Option Agreement with South32. The results of this survey will aid in refining the design of a targeted drilling program expected to
commence in the first quarter of 2019 on the Sierra Mojada Property.
2019 Exploration Program
The focus of our 2019 calendar year exploration program will be a drill program commencing in the first calendar quarter of 2019 whose design
was aided by the airborne geophysics program described above.
Metallurgical Studies
In May 2015, we selected and shipped samples of high-grade zinc material to a lab in Denver, Colorado for "fine bubble" flotation test work and to
a group in Australia to assess their proprietary hydrometallurgy process. Previous test work completed by Silver Bull using mechanical flotation
has shown an 87% recovery of zinc from the white zinc zone to produce a rough concentrate of 43% zinc, and a 72.5% recovery of zinc from the
red zinc zone to produce a rough concentrate of 30% zinc. The "fine bubble" flotation test work that was performed did not improve recovery, but
based on analysis of the results, it was determined that the "fine bubble" flotation test process may be able to be adjusted to improve recovery.
Further testing is not planned at this time.
In addition, we previously conducted a metallurgical program to test the recovery of (i) the silver mineralization using the agitation cyanide leach
method and (ii) the zinc mineralization using the SART process (sulfidization, acidification, recycling, and thickening). The test work on the Silver
Zone focused on cyanide leach recovery of the silver using "Bottle Roll" tests to simulate an agitation leach system and to determine the recovery
of low-grade zinc that occurs in the Silver Zone and high-grade zinc from the Zinc Zone that had been blended with mineralization from the Silver
Zone to the leach solution. The silver was recovered from the cyanide leach solution using the Merrill Crowe technique, and the zinc was
recovered from the leach solution using the SART process. The SART process is a metallurgical process that regenerates and recycles the
cyanide used in the leaching process of the silver and zinc and allows for the recovery of zinc that has been leached by the cyanide solution. The
results showed an overall average silver recovery of 73.2%, with peak values of 89.0% and an overall average zinc recovery of 44% in the Silver
Zone.
Executive Officers of Silver Bull Resources
We have three executive officers: (1) a Chairman, (2) a President and Chief Executive Officer and (3) a Chief Financial Officer. Set forth below is
information regarding our executive officers.
Name and Residence
Age
Position
Brian Edgar
Vancouver, BC
Timothy Barry
Vancouver, BC
Sean Fallis
Vancouver, BC
69
Chairman
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President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
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Chief Financial Officer
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Brian Edgar. Mr. Edgar was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors in April 2010. Mr. Edgar has broad experience working in junior and
mid-size natural resource companies. He previously served as Dome's President and Chief Executive Officer from February 2005 to April 2010,
when Dome was acquired by Silver Bull. Further, Mr. Edgar served on Dome's board of directors from 1998 to 2010. Mr. Edgar currently serves
as a director of Denison Mines Corp., Lucara Diamond Corp., and ShaMaran Petroleum Corp. Mr. Edgar practiced corporate/securities law in
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada for 16 years.
Timothy Barry. Mr. Barry has served as a director, President and Chief Executive Officer of Silver Bull since March 2011. From August 2010 to
March 2011, he served as our Vice President – Exploration. Between 2006 and August 2010, Mr. Barry spent five years working as Chief
Geologist in West and Central Africa for Dome. During this time, he managed all aspects of Dome's exploration programs and oversaw corporate
compliance for Dome's various subsidiaries. Mr. Barry also served on Dome's board of directors. In 2005, he worked as a project geologist in
Mongolia for Entree Gold, a company that has a significant stake in the Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia. Between 1998 and 2005, Mr. Barry worked
as an exploration geologist for Ross River Minerals Inc. on its El Pulpo copper/gold project in Sinaloa, Mexico, for Canabrava Diamonds
Corporation on its exploration programs in the James Bay lowlands in Ontario, Canada, and for Homestake Mining Company on its Plutonic Gold
Mine in Western Australia. He has also worked as a mapping geologist for the Geological Survey of Canada in the Coast Mountains, and as a
research assistant at the University of British Columbia, where he examined the potential of CO2 sequestration in Canada using ultramafic rocks.
Mr. Barry received a bachelor of science degree from the University of Otago in Dundein, New Zealand and is a Chartered Professional Geologist
(CPAusIMM). He also serves on the board of directors of Sanatana Resources, Inc., a junior exploration company listed on the TSX Venture
Exchange.
Sean Fallis. Mr. Fallis was appointed Chief Financial Officer in April 2011. From February 2011 to April 2011, he served as our Vice President –
Finance. From July 2008 to February 2011, Mr. Fallis served as the Corporate Controller for Rusoro Mining Ltd. Prior to working at Rusoro
Mining Ltd, he worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers as an Audit Senior Associate from January 2007 to June 2008, where he worked with both
Canadian and U.S. publicly-listed companies in the audit and assurance practice. At PricewaterhouseCoopers, Mr. Fallis focused on clients in the
mining industry. Further, he worked at Smythe LLP as a staff accountant from September 2004 to December 2006. Mr. Fallis received a
bachelor of science degree from Simon Fraser University in 2002 and is a CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant, British Columbia), CA.
Competition and Mineral Prices
Mineral Prices
Silver and zinc are commodities, and their prices are volatile. From January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 the price of silver ranged from a low of
$13.97 per troy ounce to a high of $17.52 per troy ounce, and from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 the price of zinc ranged from a low of
$2,434 per tonne to a high of $3,533 per tonne. Silver and zinc prices are affected by many factors beyond our control, including prevailing
interest rates and returns on other asset classes, expectations regarding inflation, speculation, currency values, governmental decisions regarding
the disposal of precious metals stockpiles, global and regional demand and production, political and economic conditions and other factors. The
competitive nature of the business and the risks we face are discussed further in the "Risk Factors" section below.
The following tables set forth, for the periods indicated, high and low silver and zinc prices on the London Metal Exchange in U.S. dollars per troy
ounce and per tonne, respectively. On October 31, 2018, the closing price of silver was $14.34 per troy ounce. On October 31, 2018, the closing
price of zinc was $2,674 per tonne.
Silver
(per troy ounce)
High
Low
48.70 $
37.23 $
32.23 $
22.05 $
18.23 $
20.71 $
18.56 $
17.52 $
26.16
26.67
18.61
15.28
13.71
13.58
15.22
13.97
Year
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
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Year
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Zinc
(per tonne)
High
Low
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2,473 $
2,040 $
2,129 $
2,327 $
2,281 $
2,566 $
3,264 $
3,533 $
1,871
1,816
1,831
2,008
1,528
1,520
2,573
2,434
Competition
Our industry is highly competitive. We compete with other mining and exploration companies in the acquisition and exploration of mineral
properties. There is competition for a limited number of mineral property acquisition opportunities, some of which is with other companies having
substantially greater financial resources, staff and facilities than we do. As a result, we may have difficulty acquiring attractive exploration
properties, staking claims related to our properties and exploring properties. Our competitive position depends upon our ability to successfully and
economically acquire and explore new and existing mineral properties.
Government Regulation
Mineral exploration activities are subject to various national, state/provincial, and local laws and regulations, which govern prospecting,
development, mining, production, exports, taxes, labor standards, occupational health, waste disposal, protection of the environment, mine safety,
hazardous substances and other matters. Similarly, if any of our properties are developed and/or mined, those activities are also subject to
significant governmental regulation and oversight. We plan to obtain the licenses, permits and other authorizations currently required to conduct
our exploration program. We believe that we are in compliance in all material respects with applicable mining, health, safety and environmental
statutes and the regulations applicable to the mineral interests we now hold in Mexico.
Environment Regulations
Our activities are subject to various national and local laws and regulations governing protection of the environment. These laws are continually
changing and, in general, are becoming more restrictive. We intend to conduct business in a way that safeguards public health and the
environment and is in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Changes to current state or federal laws and regulations in Mexico could, in the future, require additional capital expenditures and increased
operating and/or reclamation costs. Although we are unable to predict what additional legislation, if any, might be proposed or enacted, additional
regulatory requirements could impact the economics of our projects.
During fiscal year 2018, we had no material environmental incidents or non-compliance with any applicable environmental regulations.
Employees
We have 14 employees, all of whom work full time. Contratistas, our wholly-owned operating subsidiary in Mexico currently has two full time
employees. Minera Metalin, our wholly-owned mineral holding company in Mexico, does not have any employees.
Corporate Offices
Our corporate office is located at 777 Dunsmuir Street, Suite 1610, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V7Y 1K4. Our telephone number is
(604) 687-5800, and our fax number is (604) 563-6004.
Available Information
We maintain an internet website at http://www.silverbullresources.com. The information on our website is not incorporated by reference in this
Annual Report on Form 10-K. We make available on or through our website certain reports and amendments to those reports that we file with or
furnish to the SEC in accordance with the Exchange Act. Alternatively, you may read and copy any information we file with the SEC at its public
reference room at 100 "F" Street NE, Washington, D.C. 20549. You may obtain information about the operation of the public reference room by
calling 1-800-SEC-0330. You may also obtain this information from the SEC's website, http://www.sec.gov.
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Item 1A. RISK FACTORS
A purchase of our securities involves a high degree of risk. Our business or operating or financial condition could be harmed due to any of the
following risks. Accordingly, investors should carefully consider these risks in making a decision as to whether to purchase, sell or hold our
securities. In addition, investors should note that the risks described below are not the only risks facing us. Additional risks not presently known to
us, or risks that do not seem significant today, may impair our business operations in the future. You should carefully consider the risks described
below, as well as the other information contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and the documents incorporated by reference herein, before
making a decision to invest in our securities.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR BUSINESS:
If South32 exercises its option to purchase 70% of the equity of Minera Metalin and Contratistas, we will no longer control the
development of the Sierra Mojada Project.
On June 1, 2018, we entered into the Option Agreement with South32, a wholly owned subsidiary of South32 Limited (ASX/JSE/LSE: S32),
whereby South32 is able to obtain the Option to purchase 70% of the equity of Minera Metalin and Contratistas, and oversee the mineral
exploration of the Sierra Mojada Project. If South32 exercises the Option, then we will no longer control the development of the Sierra Mojada
Project. South32 would have the ability to control the timing and pace of future development, and its decisions may not be in the best interests of
the Company and its stockholders.
If South32 were to exercise its option to purchase 70% of the equity of Minera Metalin and Contratistas, we will be required to contribute
30% of subsequent funding toward development of the Sierra Mojada Project, and we do not currently have sufficient funds to do so.
If South32 exercises its option to purchase 70% of the equity of Minera Metalin and Contratistas, under the terms of the Option Agreement, we will
retain a 30% ownership in Minera Metalin and Contratistas, and be obligated to contribute 30% of subsequent funding toward the development of
the Sierra Mojada Project. If we fail to satisfy our funding commitment, our interest in Minera Metalin and Contratistas will be diluted. We do not
currently have sufficient funds with which to satisfy this future funding commitment, and there is no certainty that we will be able to obtain sufficient
future funds on acceptable terms or at all.
We may have difficulty meeting our current and future capital requirements.
Our management and our board of directors monitor our overall costs and expenses and, if necessary, adjust our programs and planned
expenditures in an attempt to ensure that we have sufficient operating capital. We continue to evaluate our costs and planned expenditures for
our ongoing exploration efforts at our Sierra Mojada Project. As of October 31, 2018, we had cash and cash equivalents of $3,026,000. Even with
the South32 funds, the continued exploration and possible development of the Sierra Mojada Project will require significant amounts of additional
capital. If we are unable to fund future operations by way of financings, including public or private offerings of equity or debt securities, we will need
to significantly reduce operations, which will result in an adverse impact on our business, financial condition and exploration activities. We do not
have a credit, off-take or other commercial financing arrangement in place that would finance continued evaluation or development of the Sierra
Mojada Project, and we believe that securing credit for these projects may be difficult. Moreover, equity financing may not be available on
attractive terms and, if available, will likely result in significant dilution to existing stockholders.
We are an exploration stage mining company with no history of operations.
We are an exploration stage enterprise engaged in mineral exploration in Mexico. We have a very limited operating history and are subject to all
the risks inherent in a new business enterprise. As an exploration stage company, we may never enter the development and production stages.
To date, we have had no revenues and have relied upon equity financing to fund our operations. The likelihood of our success must be
considered in light of the problems, expenses, difficulties, complications, and delays frequently encountered in connection with an exploration
stage business, and the competitive and regulatory environment in which we operate and will operate, such as under-capitalization, personnel
limitations, and limited financing sources.
We have no commercially mineable ore body.
No commercially mineable ore body has been delineated on our Sierra Mojada Project, nor have our properties been shown to contain proven or
probable mineral reserves. Investors should not assume that the projections contained in the Report on our Sierra Mojada Project will ever be
realized. We cannot assure you that any mineral deposits we identify on the Sierra Mojada Project or on another property will qualify as an ore
body that can be legally and economically exploited or that any particular level of recovery of silver, zinc or other minerals from discovered
mineralization will in fact be realized. Most exploration projects do not result in the discovery of commercially mineable ore deposits. Even if the
presence of reserves is established at a project, the legal and economic viability of the project may not justify exploitation.
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Mineral resource estimates may not be reliable.
There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of mineralized material such as silver, zinc, lead, and copper, including many
factors beyond our control, and no assurance can be given that the recovery of mineralized material will be realized. In general, estimates of
mineralized material are based upon a number of factors and assumptions made as of the date on which the estimates were determined,
including:
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geological and engineering estimates that have inherent uncertainties;
the assumed effects of regulation by governmental agencies;
the judgment of the engineers preparing the estimate;
estimates of future metals prices and operating costs;
the quality and quantity of available data;
the interpretation of that data; and
the accuracy of various mandated economic assumptions, all of which may vary considerably from actual results.
All estimates are, to some degree, uncertain. For these reasons, estimates of the recoverable mineral resources prepared by different engineers
or by the same engineers at different times may vary substantially. As such, there is significant uncertainty in any mineralized material estimate,
and actual deposits encountered and the economic viability of a deposit may differ materially from our estimates.
Our business plan is highly speculative, and its success largely depends on the successful exploration of our Sierra Mojada
concessions.
Our business plan is focused on exploring the Sierra Mojada concessions to identify reserves and, if appropriate, to ultimately develop this
property. Although we have reported mineralized material on our Sierra Mojada Project, we have not established any reserves and remain in the
exploration stage. We may never enter the development or production stage. Exploration of mineralization and determination of whether the
mineralization might be extracted profitably is highly speculative, and it may take a number of years until production is possible, during which time
the economic viability of the project may change. Substantial expenditures are required to establish reserves, extract metals from ore and
construct mining and processing facilities.
The Sierra Mojada Project is subject to all of the risks inherent in mineral exploration and development. The economic feasibility of any mineral
exploration and/or development project is based upon, among other things, estimates of the size and grade of mineral reserves, proximity to
infrastructures and other resources (such as water and power), anticipated production rates, capital and operating costs, and metals prices. To
advance from an exploration project to a development project, we will need to overcome various hurdles, including completing favorable feasibility
studies, securing necessary permits, and raising significant additional capital to fund activities. There can be no assurance that we will be
successful in overcoming these hurdles. Because of our focus on the Sierra Mojada Project, the success of our operations and our profitability
may be disproportionately exposed to the impact of adverse conditions unique to the Torreon, Mexico region, as the Sierra Mojada Project is
located 250 kilometers north of this area.
Due to our history of operating losses, we are uncertain that we will be able to maintain sufficient cash to accomplish our business
objectives.
During the fiscal years ended October 31, 2018 and October 31, 2017, we suffered net losses of $3,520,000 and $2,054,000 respectively. At
October 31, 2018, we had stockholders' equity of $9,602,000 and cash and cash equivalents of $3,026,000. Significant amounts of capital will be
required to continue to explore and potentially develop the Sierra Mojada concessions. We are not engaged in any revenue producing activities,
and we do not expect to be in the near future. Currently, our potential sources of funding consist of the sale of additional equity securities, entering
into joint venture agreements or selling a portion of our interests in our assets. There is no assurance that any additional capital that we will
require will be obtainable on terms acceptable to us, if at all. Failure to obtain such additional financing could result in delays or indefinite
postponement of further exploration of our projects. Additional financing, if available, will likely result in substantial dilution to existing
stockholders.
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Our exploration activities require significant amounts of capital that may not be recovered.
Mineral exploration activities are subject to many risks, including the risk that no commercially productive or extractable resources will be
encountered. There can be no assurance that our activities will ultimately lead to an economically feasible project or that we will recover all or any
portion of our investment. Mineral exploration often involves unprofitable efforts, including drilling operations that ultimately do not further our
exploration efforts. The cost of minerals exploration is often uncertain, and cost overruns are common. Our drilling and exploration operations
may be curtailed, delayed or canceled as a result of numerous factors, many of which are beyond our control, including title problems, weather
conditions, compliance with governmental requirements, including permitting issues, and shortages or delays in the delivery of equipment and
services.
Our financial condition could be adversely affected by changes in currency exchange rates, especially between the U.S. dollar and the
Mexican peso ("$MXN") and the U.S dollar and the Canadian dollar ("$CDN") given our focus on the Sierra Mojada Project in Mexico
and our corporate office in Vancouver, Canada.
Our financial condition is affected in part by currency exchange rates, as portions of our exploration costs in Mexico and general and
administration costs in Canada are denominated in the local currency. A weakening U.S. dollar relative to the $MXN and $CDN will have the
effect of increasing exploration costs and general and administration costs while a strengthening U.S. dollar will have the effect of reducing
exploration costs and general and administration costs. The exchange rates between the $CDN and the U.S. dollar and between the $MXN and
U.S. dollar have fluctuated widely in response to international political conditions, general economic conditions and other factors beyond our
control.
RISKS RELATING TO THE MINERAL EXPLORATION INDUSTRY:
There are inherent risks in the mineral exploration industry.
We are subject to all of the risks inherent in the minerals exploration industry, including, without limitation, the following:
· we are subject to competition from a large number of companies, many of which are significantly larger than we are, in the acquisition,
exploration, and development of mining properties;
· we might not be able raise enough money to pay the fees and taxes and perform the labor necessary to maintain our concessions in good
status;
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exploration for minerals is highly speculative, involves substantial risks and is frequently unproductive, even when conducted on properties
known to contain significant quantities of mineralization, and our exploration projects may not result in the discovery of commercially
mineable deposits of ore;
the probability of an individual prospect ever having reserves that meet the requirements for reporting under SEC Industry Guide 7 is
remote, and any funds spent on exploration may be lost;
our operations are subject to a variety of existing laws and regulations relating to exploration and development, permitting procedures,
safety precautions, property reclamation, employee health and safety, air quality standards, pollution and other environmental protection
controls, and we may not be able to comply with these regulations and controls; and
a large number of factors beyond our control, including fluctuations in metal prices, inflation, and other economic conditions, will affect the
economic feasibility of mining.
Metals prices are subject to extreme fluctuation.
Our activities are influenced by the prices of commodities, including silver, zinc, lead, copper and other metals. These prices fluctuate widely and
are affected by numerous factors beyond our control, including interest rates, expectations for inflation, speculation, currency values (in particular,
the strength of the U.S. dollar), global and regional demand, political and economic conditions and production costs in major metal-producing
regions of the world.
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Our ability to establish reserves through our exploration activities, our future profitability and our long-term viability depend, in large part, on the
market prices of silver, zinc, lead, copper and other metals. The market prices for these metals are volatile and are affected by numerous factors
beyond our control, including:
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global or regional consumption patterns;
supply of, and demand for, silver, zinc, lead, copper and other metals;
speculative activities and producer hedging activities;
expectations for inflation;
political and economic conditions; and
supply of, and demand for, consumables required for production.
Future weakness in the global economy could increase volatility in metals prices or depress metals prices, which could in turn reduce the value of
our properties, make it more difficult to raise additional capital, and make it uneconomical for us to continue our exploration activities.
There are inherent risks with foreign operations.
Our business activities are primarily conducted in Mexico, and as such, our activities are exposed to various levels of foreign political, economic
and other risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, terrorism, hostage taking, military repression,
extreme fluctuations in currency exchange rates, high rates of inflation, labor unrest, war or civil unrest, expropriation and nationalization,
renegotiation or nullification of existing concessions, licenses, permits, approvals and contracts, illegal mining, changes in taxation policies,
restrictions on foreign exchange and repatriation, changing political conditions (including, potential instability if the United States withdraws from or
as a result of renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement), currency controls and governmental regulations that favor or require the
rewarding of contracts to local contractors or require foreign contractors to employ citizens of, or purchase supplies from, a particular jurisdiction.
Changes, if any, in mining or investment policies or shifts in political attitude in Mexico may adversely affect our exploration and possible future
development activities. We may also be affected to varying degrees by government regulations with respect to, but not limited to, foreign
investment, maintenance of claims, environmental legislation, land use, land claims of local people, water use and mine safety. Failure to comply
strictly with applicable laws, regulations and local practices relating to mineral right applications and tenure could result in loss, reduction or
expropriation of entitlements, or the imposition of additional local or foreign parties as joint venture partners with carried or other interests.
The occurrence of these various factors and uncertainties cannot be accurately predicted and could have an adverse effect on our operations. In
addition, legislation in the United States, Canada or Mexico regulating foreign trade, investment and taxation could have a material adverse effect
on our financial condition.
Our Sierra Mojada Project is located in Mexico and is subject to varying levels of political, economic, legal and other risks.
The Sierra Mojada Project, our primary focus, is in Mexico. In the past, Mexico has been subject to political instability, changes and uncertainties
that have resulted in changes to existing governmental regulations affecting mineral exploration and mining activities. Mexico's status as a
developing country may make it more difficult for us to obtain any required financing for the Sierra Mojada Project or other projects in Mexico in
the future. Our Sierra Mojada Project is also subject to a variety of governmental regulations governing health and worker safety, employment
standards, waste disposal, protection of historic and archaeological sites, mine development, protection of endangered and protected species and
other matters. Mexican regulators have broad authority to shut down and/or levy fines against facilities that do not comply with regulations or
standards.
Our exploration activities in Mexico may be adversely affected to varying degrees by changing government regulations relating to the mining
industry or shifts in political conditions that increase the costs related to the Sierra Mojada Project. Changes, if any, in mining or investment
policies or shifts in political attitude may adversely affect our financial condition. Expansion of our activities will be subject to the need to obtain
sufficient access to adequate supplies of water and assure the availability of sufficient power and surface rights that could be affected by
government policy and competing operations in the area.
We also have litigation risk with respect to our operations. See Part I, Item 3 – Legal Proceedings of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for an
explanation of material legal proceedings to which Silver Bull or its subsidiaries have been a party.
The occurrence of these various factors and uncertainties cannot be accurately predicted and could have an adverse effect on our financial
condition. Future changes in applicable laws and regulations or changes in their enforcement or regulatory interpretation could negatively impact
current or planned exploration activities with the Sierra Mojada Project or in respect to any other projects in which we become involved in Mexico.
Any failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations, even if inadvertent, could result in the interruption of exploration operations or material
fines, penalties or other liabilities.
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Title to our properties may be challenged or defective.
Our future operations, including our activities at the Sierra Mojada Project and other exploration activities, will require additional permits from
various governmental authorities. Our operations are and will continue to be governed by laws and regulations governing prospecting, mineral
exploration, exports, taxes, labor standards, occupational health, waste disposal, toxic substances, land use, environmental protection, mine
safety, mining royalties and other matters. There can be no assurance that we will be able to acquire all required licenses, permits or property
rights on reasonable terms or in a timely manner, or at all, that such terms will not be adversely changed, that required extensions will be granted,
or that the issuance of such licenses, permits or property rights will not be challenged by third parties.
We attempt to confirm the validity of our rights of title to, or contract rights with respect to, each mineral property in which we have a material
interest. However, we cannot guarantee that title to our properties will not be challenged. The Sierra Mojada Property may be subject to prior
unregistered agreements, interests or native land claims, and title may be affected by undetected defects. There may be valid challenges to the
title of any of the claims comprising the Sierra Mojada Property that, if successful, could impair possible development and/or operations with
respect to such properties in the future. Challenges to permits or property rights (whether successful or unsuccessful), changes to the terms of
permits or property rights, or a failure to comply with the terms of any permits or property rights that have been obtained could have a material
adverse effect on our business by delaying or preventing or making continued operations economically unfeasible.
A title defect could result in Silver Bull losing all or a portion of its right, title, and interest to and in the properties to which the title defect relates.
Title insurance generally is not available, and our ability to ensure that we have obtained secure title to individual mineral properties or mining
concessions may be severely constrained. In addition, we may be unable to operate our properties as permitted or to enforce our rights with
respect to our properties. We annually monitor the official mining records in Mexico City to determine if there are annotations indicating the
existence of a legal challenge against the validity of any of our concessions. As of January 2019, and to the best of our knowledge, there are no
such annotations, nor are we aware of any challenges from the government or from third parties, except for the Mineros Norteños matter
described in Part I, Item 3 – Legal Proceedings.
In addition, in connection with the purchase of certain mining concessions, Silver Bull agreed to pay a net royalty interest on revenue from future
mineral sales on certain concessions at the Sierra Mojada Project, including concessions on which a significant portion of our mineralized material
is located. The aggregate amount payable under this royalty is capped at $6.875 million (the "Royalty"), an amount that will only be reached if
there is significant future production from the concessions. As noted in Part I, Item 3 (Legal Proceedings), this Royalty is currently the subject of a
dispute with a local cooperative. In addition, records from prior management indicate that additional royalty interests may have been created,
although the continued applicability and scope of these interests are uncertain. The existence of these royalty interests may have a material effect
on the economic feasibility of potential future development of the Sierra Mojada Project.
We are subject to complex environmental and other regulatory risks, which could expose us to significant liability and delay and
potentially the suspension or termination of our exploration efforts.
Our mineral exploration activities are subject to federal, state and local environmental regulations in the jurisdictions where our mineral properties
are located. These regulations mandate, among other things, the maintenance of air and water quality standards and land reclamation. They also
set forth limitations on the generation, transportation, storage and disposal of solid and hazardous waste. No assurance can be given that
environmental standards imposed by these governments will not be changed, thereby possibly materially adversely affecting our proposed
activities. Compliance with these environmental requirements may also necessitate significant capital outlays or may materially affect our earning
power.
Environmental legislation is evolving in a manner that will require stricter standards and enforcement, increased fines and penalties for non-
compliance, more stringent environmental assessments of proposed projects, and a heightened degree of responsibility for companies and their
officers, directors and employees. As a result of recent changes in environmental laws in Mexico, for example, more legal actions supported or
sponsored by non-governmental groups interested in halting projects may be filed against companies operating in all industrial sectors, including
the mining sector. Mexican projects are also subject to the environmental agreements entered into by Mexico, the United States and Canada in
connection with the North American Free Trade Agreement or any renegotiated agreement between these parties.
Future changes in environmental regulations in the jurisdictions where our projects are located may adversely affect our exploration activities,
make them prohibitively expensive, or prohibit them altogether. Environmental hazards may exist on the properties in which we currently hold
interests, such as the Sierra Mojada Project, or may hold interests in the future, that are unknown to us at present and that have been caused by
us or previous owners or operators, or that may have occurred naturally. We may be liable for remediating any damage that we may have
caused. The liability could include costs for removing or remediating the release and damage to natural resources, including ground water, as well
as the payment of fines and penalties.
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We may face a shortage of water.
Water is essential in all phases of the exploration and development of mineral properties. It is used in such processes as exploration, drilling,
leaching, placer mining, dredging, testing, and hydraulic mining. Both the lack of available water and the cost of acquisition may make an
otherwise viable project economically impossible to complete. In November 2013, Silver Bull was granted the right to exploit up to 3.5 million
cubic meters of water per year from six different well sites by the water regulatory body in Mexico, La Comisión Nacional del Agua, but it has yet
to be determined if the six well sites can produce this much water over a sustained period of time.
Our non-operating properties are subject to various hazards.
We are subject to risks and hazards, including environmental hazards, possible encounters with unusual or unexpected geological formations,
cave-ins, flooding and earthquakes, and periodic interruptions due to inclement or hazardous weather conditions. These occurrences could result
in damage to, or the destruction of, mineral properties or future production facilities, personal injury or death, environmental damage, delays in our
exploration activities, asset write-downs, monetary losses and possible legal liability. We may not be insured against all losses or liabilities, either
because such insurance is unavailable or because we have elected not to purchase such insurance due to high premium costs or other reasons.
Although we maintain insurance in an amount that we consider to be adequate, liabilities might exceed policy limits, in which event we could incur
significant costs that could adversely affect our activities. The realization of any significant liabilities in connection with our activities as described
above could negatively affect our activities and the price of our common stock.
We need and rely upon key personnel.
Presently, we employ a limited number of full-time employees, utilize outside consultants, and in large part rely on the efforts of our officers and
directors. Our success will depend, in part, upon the ability to attract and retain qualified employees. In particular, we have only three executive
officers, Brian Edgar, Timothy Barry and Sean Fallis, and the loss of the services of any of these three would adversely affect our business.
RISKS RELATING TO OUR COMMON STOCK:
Further equity financings may lead to the dilution of our common stock.
In order to finance future operations, we may raise funds through the issuance of common stock or the issuance of debt instruments or other
securities convertible into common stock. We cannot predict the size of future issuances of common stock or the size and terms of future
issuances of debt instruments or other securities convertible into common stock or the effect, if any, that future issuances and sales of our
securities will have on the market price of our common stock. Any transaction involving the issuance of previously authorized but unissued shares,
or securities convertible into common stock, would result in dilution, possibly substantial, to present and prospective security holders. Demand for
equity securities in the mining industry has been weak; therefore, equity financing may not be available on attractive terms and, if available, will
likely result in significant dilution to existing shareholders.
No dividends are anticipated.
At the present time, we do not anticipate paying dividends, cash or otherwise, on our common stock in the foreseeable future. Future dividends
will depend on our earnings, if any, our financial requirements and other factors. There can be no assurance that we will pay dividends.
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Our stock price can be very volatile.
Our common stock is listed on the TSX and trades on the OTCQB. The trading price of our common stock has been, and could continue to be,
subject to wide fluctuations in response to announcements of our business developments, results and progress of our exploration activities at the
Sierra Mojada Project, progress reports on our exploration activities, and other events or factors. In addition, stock markets have experienced
significant price volatility in recent months and years. This volatility has had a substantial effect on the share prices of companies, at times for
reasons unrelated to their operating performance. These fluctuations could be in response to:
·
·
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volatility in metal prices;
political developments in the foreign countries in which our properties are located; and
news reports relating to trends in our industry or general economic conditions.
These broad market and industry fluctuations may adversely affect the price of our common stock, regardless of our operating performance.
We cannot make any predictions or projections as to what the prevailing market price for our common stock will be at any time, including as to
whether our common stock will achieve or remain at levels at or near its offering price, or as to what effect the sale of shares or the availability of
common stock for sale at any time will have on the prevailing market price.
Item 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
On May 20, 2014, a local cooperative named Sociedad Cooperativa de Exploración Minera Mineros Norteños, S.C.L. ("Mineros Norteños") filed
an action in the Local First Civil Court in the District of Morelos, State of Chihuahua, Mexico, against our subsidiary, Minera Metalin, claiming that
Minera Metalin breached an agreement regarding the development of the Sierra Mojada Project. Mineros Norteños sought payment of the Royalty,
including interest at a rate of 6% per annum since August 30, 2004, even though no revenue has been produced from the applicable mining
concessions. It also sought payment of wages to the cooperative's members since August 30, 2004, even though none of the individuals were ever
hired or performed work for Minera Metalin under this agreement and Minera Metalin never committed to hiring them. On January 19, 2015, the
case was moved to the Third District Court (of federal jurisdiction). On October 4, 2017, the court ruled that Mineros Norteños was time barred
from bringing the case. Mineros Norteños has appealed this ruling. We and our Mexican legal counsel believe that it is unlikely that the court's
ruling will be overturned. We have not accrued any amounts in our consolidated financial statements with respect to this claim. See Note 13 –
Commitments and Contingencies to our consolidated financial statements.
On February 15, 2016, Messrs. Jaime Valdez Farias and Maria Asuncion Perez Alonso (collectively, "Valdez") filed an action before the Local First
Civil Court of Torreon, State of Coahuila, Mexico, against our subsidiary, Minera Metalin, claiming that Minera Metalin had breached an
agreement regarding the development of the Sierra Mojada Property. Valdez sought payment in the amount of $5.9 million for the alleged breach
of the agreement. On April 28, 2016, Minera Metalin filed its response to the complaint, asserting various defenses, including that Minera Metalin
terminated the agreement before the payment obligations arose and that certain conditions precedent to such payment obligations were never
satisfied by Valdez. We and our Mexican legal counsel asserted all applicable defenses. In May 2017, a final judgment was entered, finding for
us (the defendant) and acquitting us of all of the plaintiff's claims and demands. We did not accrue any amounts in our consolidated financial
statements with respect to this claim. See Note 13 – Commitments and Contingencies to our consolidated financial statements.
Item 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
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PART II
Item 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY
SECURITIES
Market Information
From May 2, 2011 to June 28, 2015, our common stock traded on the NYSE MKT (the predecessor stock exchange to the NYSE American) under
the symbol "SVBL." On June 5, 2015, we announced our decision to voluntarily delist our shares of common stock from the NYSE MKT due to
costs associated with the continued listing and NYSE MKT exchange rules regarding maintenance of a minimum share price. On June 29, 2015,
our shares began trading on the OTCQB marketplace operated by OTC Markets Group. Since August 26, 2010, our common stock has been
trading on the TSX under the symbol "SVB."
The following table sets forth the high and low sales prices of our common stock for each quarter during the fiscal years ended October 31, 2018
and October 31, 2017, as well as through January 15, 2019, as reported by the OTCQB and the TSX. The sales prices on the OTCQB reflect
inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.
2019
First Quarter (ending January 15, 2019)
2018
Fourth Quarter ended October 31, 2018
Third Quarter ended July 31, 2018
Second Quarter ended April 30, 2018
First Quarter ended January 31, 2018
2017
Fourth Quarter ended October 31, 2017
Third Quarter ended July 31, 2017
Second Quarter ended April 30, 2017
First Quarter ended January 31, 2017
OTCQB
(SVBL)
Low
($)
High
Toronto
Stock Exchange
(SVB)
High
Low
(CDN$)
0.13
0.09
0.17
0.12
0.13
0.16
0.20
0.23
0.13
0.10
0.14
0.16
0.09
0.11
0.10
0.08
0.06
0.06
0.08
0.09
0.16
0.21
0.27
0.29
0.16
0.13
0.19
0.21
0.11
0.14
0.18
0.10
0.09
0.08
0.10
0.12
$
$
$
The closing price of our common stock as reported on January 15, 2019 on the OTCQB, was $0.12 per share.
Holders
As of January 16, 2019, there were 323 holders of record of our common stock. This does not include persons or entities that hold our common
stock in brokerage accounts or otherwise in "street name."
Dividends
We did not declare or pay cash or other dividends on our common stock during the last two fiscal years. We have no plans to pay any dividends
in the foreseeable future.
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Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
As of October 31, 2018, we had one active formal equity compensation plan, the 2010 Stock Option and Bonus Plan, as amended (the "2010
Plan"). The 2010 Plan was adopted by the board of directors in December 2009, and approved by the shareholders in April 2010, amended and
re-adopted by the board of directors in February 2016, and ratified, approved and re-adopted by the shareholder in April 2016. Under the 2010
Plan, the lesser of (i) 30,000,000 shares or (ii) 10% of the total shares outstanding will be reserved to be issued upon the exercise of options or the
grant of stock bonuses. As of October 31, 2018, there are 22,810,155 shares reserved for issuance under the 2010 Plan. Options to acquire
18,950,000 shares of common stock are outstanding pursuant to the 2010 Plan, and 3,860,155 shares remain available for issuance under the
plan.
The following table gives information about our common stock that may be issued upon the exercise of options, warrants and rights under our
compensation plans as of October 31, 2018.
Plan Category
Number of securities to be
issued upon exercise of
outstanding options, warrants
and rights
Weighted average exercise
price of outstanding
options, warrants and rights
Number of securities
remaining available for
future issuance
Equity
approved by security holders
compensation
plans
18,950,000(1)
Total
18,950,000
$0.11
$0.11
3,860,155 (2)
3,860,155
(1)
(2)
Includes options to acquire 18,950,000 shares of common stock under the 2010 Plan.
Includes 3,860,155 shares of common stock available for issuance under the 2010 Plan.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities and Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
On July 25, 2018 and August 20, 2018, we completed a two-tranche private placement of 29,141,872 units at a purchase price of $0.13 per unit
(the "$0.13 Unit") for aggregate gross proceeds of $3,788,443. Each $0.13 Unit consists of one share of our common stock and one half of one
common stock purchase warrant (the "$0.13 Warrant"). Each full $0.13 Warrant entitles the holder thereof to acquire one share of common stock
at a price of $0.16 for a period of 24 months from the closing of the private placement. We paid a 7% finder's fee totaling $224,110 to agents with
respect to certain purchasers who were introduced by these agents. In addition, the agents received 1,231,374 non-transferable warrants (the
"2018 Agent's Warrants"). Each 2018 Agent's Warrant entitles an agent to acquire one share of common stock at a price of $0.14 for a period of
24 months from the closing of the private placement. We relied on the exemption from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act or
Rule 506 of Regulation D, or Regulation S, for purposes of the $0.13 Unit private placement.
During the year ended October 31, 2018, 5,565,000 warrants to acquire 5,565,000 shares of common stock were exercised at an exercise price of
$CDN 0.13 per share of common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of $565,134 ($CDN 723,450). In addition, 901,375 warrants to acquire
901,375 shares of common stock were exercised at an exercise price of $CDN 0.10 per share of common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of
$69,901 ($CDN 90,138). We incurred costs of $1,128 related to these warrant exercises. We relied on the exemption from registration under
Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act or Rule 506 of Regulation D, or Regulation S, for purposes of issuance of issuance common stock on the
exercise of warrants.
Purchases of Equity Securities by the Company and Affiliated Purchasers
No purchases of equity securities were made by or on behalf of Silver Bull or any "affiliated purchaser" within the meaning of Rule 10b-18 under
the Exchange Act during the period covered by this report.
Item 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
Not applicable.
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Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Business Overview
Silver Bull, incorporated in Nevada, is an exploration stage company, engaged in the business of mineral exploration. Our primary objective is to
define sufficient mineral reserves on the Sierra Mojada Property to justify the development of a mechanized mining operation. We conduct our
operations in Mexico through our wholly-owned Mexican subsidiaries, Minera Metalin and Contratistas, and through Minera Metalin's wholly-
owned subsidiary, Minas. However, as noted above, we have not established any reserves at the Sierra Mojada Property, are in the exploration
stage and may never enter the development or production stage.
Our principal office is located at 777 Dunsmuir Street, Suite 1610, Vancouver, BC, Canada V7Y 1K4, and our telephone number is 604-687-5800.
Current Year Developments
2018 Private Placements
In July and August 2018, we raised gross proceeds of $3,788,000 in a private placement of units consisting of one share of common stock and
one half of one common stock purchase warrant as described below in the "Material Changes in Financial Condition; Liquidity and Capital
Resources" section.
South32 Earn-In Option Agreement
On June 1, 2018, we and our subsidiaries Minera Metalin and Contratistas entered into the Option Agreement with South32, whereby South32 is
able to obtain the Option to purchase 70% of the shares of Minera Metalin and Contratistas. Minera Metalin owns the Sierra Mojada Property
located in Coahuila, Mexico, and Contratistas supplies labor for the Sierra Mojada Project. Under the Option Agreement, South32 earns into the
Option by funding a collaborative exploration program on the Sierra Mojada Project. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the
Option Agreement, in order for South32 to earn and maintain its four-year Option, South32 must have contributed to Minera Metalin for exploration
of the Sierra Mojada Project at least $3 million by the end of Year 1, $6 million by the end of Year 2, $8 million by the end of Year 3 and $10 million
by the end of years 4. Funding is made on a quarterly basis based on the following quarter's exploration budget. South32 may exercise the Option
by contributing $100 million to Minera Metalin, less the amount of Initial Funding previously contributed by South32. The issuance of shares upon
notice of exercise of the Option by South32 is subject to antitrust approval by the Mexican government. If the full amount of the Subscription
Payment is advanced by South32 and the Option becomes exercisable and is exercised, we and South32 will be obligated to contribute funding to
Minera Metalin on a 30/70 pro rata basis. If South32 elects not to continue with the Option during the four-year option period, the Sierra Mojada
Project will remain 100% owned by us. The exploration program will be initially managed by us with South32 being able to approve the exploration
programs funded by it. During the year ended October 31, 2018, we received Initial Funding in an amount equal to $923,000, of which $237,000
remains unspent as of October 31, 2018. In December 2018, we received the second payment of $309,000 from South32. South32 is able to
terminate the Option Agreement at any time without penalty other than forfeiture of the Option. If the Option Agreement is terminated by South32
without cause or if South32 is unable to obtain antitrust authorization from the Mexican government, we are under no obligation to reimburse
South32 for amounts contributed under the Option Agreement.
Upon exercise of the Option, Minera Metalin and Contratistas are required to issue common shares to South32. Pursuant to the Option
Agreement, following exercise and until a decision has been made by the board of directors of Minera Metalin to develop and construct a mine on
the Sierra Mojada Project, each shareholder holding greater than or equal to 10% of the shares may withdraw as an owner in exchange for a 2%
net smelter royalty on products produced and sold from the Sierra Mojada Project. Any shareholder whose holdings are reduced to less than 10%
must surrender its interest in exchange for a 2% net smelter royalty.
We have determined that Minera Metalin and Contratistas are variable interest entities and that the Option Agreement has not resulted in the
transfer of control of the Sierra Mojada Project to South32. We have also determined the Option Agreement represents non-employee share-
based compensation associated with the collaborative exploration program undertaken by the parties. The compensation cost is expensed when
the associated exploration activity occurs. The share-based payments have been classified as equity instruments and valued based on the fair
value of consideration received, as it is more reliably measurable than the fair value of the equity interest. If the Option is exercised and shares are
issued prior to a decision to develop a mine, such shares would be classified as temporary equity as they would be contingently redeemable in
exchange for a net smelter royalty under circumstances not wholly in control of us or South32 and which are not currently probable.
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2018 Warrants Exercised
During the year ended October 31, 2018, we raised net proceeds of approximately $634,000 from the exercise of share purchase warrants as
described in the "Material Changes in Financial Condition; Liquidity and Capital Resources" section.
Sierra Mojada Property
In January 2018, our board of directors approved a calendar-year 2018 budget of $655,000 for the Sierra Mojada Property. In June 2018, after we
entered into the Option Agreement, our board of directors approved an updated budget for the Sierra Mojada Property of $28,000 for expenditures
between June 2018 and December 2018 that were not expected to be covered by the Option Agreement.
Drilling
During the year ended October 31, 2018, we completed 440 meters of underground drilling to test the continuity along strike and down dip of
sulphide zones we have identified.
Airborne Geophysics
Between September 2018 and November 2018, we completed a 5,297 line kilometer helicopter-borne Versatile Time Domain Electro Magnetic
("VTEM") and Magnetic Geophysical Survey over the Sierra Mojada Property. The VTEM survey was conducted as part of the work program
under the Option Agreement with South32. The results of this survey will aid in refining the design of a targeted drilling program expected to
commence in the first calendar quarter of 2019 on the Sierra Mojada Property.
2019 Exploration Program
The focus of our 2019 calendar year exploration program will be a drill program commencing in the first calendar quarter of 2019 whose design
was aided by the airborne geophysics program described above.
Results of Operations
Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 2018 Compared to Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 2017
For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2018, we reported a consolidated net loss of $3,520,000 or approximately $0.02 per share, compared to a
consolidated net loss of $2,054,000 or approximately $0.01 per share during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2017. The $1,466,000 increase in
the consolidated net loss was due to a $328,000 increase in exploration and property holding costs, a $597,000 increase in general and
administrative expenses and $514,000 in other expenses in the 2018 fiscal year compared to $25,000 in other income in the 2017 fiscal year as
described below.
Exploration and Property Holding Costs
Exploration and property holding costs increased $328,000 to $1,241,000 in the 2018 fiscal year from $913,000 in the 2017 fiscal year. This was
mainly due to an increase in exploration activities, including the airborne geophysics in the 2018 fiscal year as a result of the proceeds provided
under the Option Agreement discussed previously.
General and Administrative Costs
General and administrative expenses increased $597,000 to $1,761,000 in the 2018 fiscal year from $1,164,000 in the 2017 fiscal year as
described below.
Personnel costs increased $153,000 to $702,000 in the 2018 fiscal year from $549,000 in the 2017 fiscal year. This increase was mainly due to an
increase in employees' salaries, a special bonus payment due to the Option Agreement and a $41,000 increase in stock-based compensation
expense as a result of stock options vesting in the 2018 fiscal year having a higher fair value than stock options vesting in the 2017 fiscal year.
Office and administrative expenses increased $226,000 to $571,000 in the 2018 fiscal year from $345,000 in the 2017 fiscal year. This increase
was mainly due to an increase in investor relations activities as a result of the Option Agreement and private placement.
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Professional services increased $63,000 to $225,000 in the 2018 fiscal year from $162,000 in the 2017 fiscal year. This increase was mainly due
to an increase in advisory fees as a result of the Option Agreement.
Directors' fees increased $49,000 to $226,000 in the 2018 fiscal year as compared to $177,000 for the 2017 fiscal year. This increase was
primarily due to a bonus payment during the 2018 fiscal year and a $28,000 increase in stock-based compensation as a result of stock options
vesting in the 2018 fiscal year having a higher fair value than stock options vesting in the 2017 fiscal year.
We recorded a $37,000 provision for uncollectible VAT from Mexico for the 2018 fiscal year as compared to a $70,000 recovery of uncollectible
VAT in the 2017 fiscal year. The allowance for uncollectible taxes in Mexico was estimated by management based upon a number of factors,
including the length of time the returns have been outstanding, responses received from tax authorities, general economic conditions in Mexico
and estimated net recovery after commissions.
Other (Expenses) Income
We recorded other expense of $514,000 in the 2018 fiscal year as compared to other income of $25,000 in the 2017 fiscal year. The significant
factor contributing to other expenses in the 2018 fiscal year was a $511,000 expense from a change in the fair value of the warrant derivative
liability that was due to an increase in the fair value of warrants with $CDN exercise prices from October 31, 2017 to October 31, 2018.
The other income in the 2017 fiscal year was primarily the result of a $130,000 gain on liquidation of a subsidiary, which was partially offset by a
$100,000 expense from a change in the fair value of the warrant derivative liability. The $130,000 gain on liquidation of a subsidiary was due to a
realized foreign currency translation gain as a result of our liquidation of our Gabonese subsidiary, African Resources SARL Gabon on May 5,
2017. The $100,000 expense from a change in the fair value of the warrant derivative liability was due to an increase in the fair value of warrants
with $CDN exercise prices issued to subscribers and agents in our private placements.
Material Changes in Financial Condition; Liquidity and Capital Resources
2018 Private Placement
On July 25 and August 20, 2018, we completed a two-tranche private placement of 29,141,872 units at a purchase price of $0.13 per unit (the
"$0.13 Unit") for aggregate gross proceeds of $3,788,000. Each $0.13 Unit consists of one share of our common stock and one half of one
common stock purchase warrant (the "$0.13 Warrant"). Each full $0.13 Warrant entitles the holder thereof to acquire one share of common stock
at a price of $0.16 for a period of 24 months from the closing of the private placement. We paid a 7% finder's fee totaling $224,110 to agents with
respect to certain purchasers who were introduced by these agents. In addition, the agents received 1,231,374 non-transferable warrants (the
"2018 Agent's Warrants"). Each 2018 Agent's Warrant entitles an agent to acquire one share of common stock at a price of $0.14 for a period of
24 months from the closing of the private placement. The fair value of the 2018 Agent's Warrants was determined to be $26,165, and the Company
incurred other offering costs of $93,541.
2018 Warrants Exercised
During the year ended October 31, 2018, 5,565,000 warrants to acquire 5,565,000 shares of common stock were exercised at an exercise price of
$CDN 0.13 per share of common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of $565,134 ($CDN 723,450). In addition, 901,375 warrants to acquire
901,375 shares of common stock were exercised at an exercise price of $CDN 0.10 per share of common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of
$69,901 ($CDN 90,138). We incurred costs of $1,128 related to these warrant exercises.
Cash Flows
During the 2018 fiscal year, we primarily utilized cash and cash equivalents on hand to fund exploration activities at the Sierra Mojada Property and
for general and administrative expenses. In addition, we received net proceeds of $3,470,000 from the $0.13 Unit private placement, $634,000
from warrants exercised and $923,000 from South32. As a result of net cash proceeds received from the $0.13 Unit private placement, warrants
exercised and funding from South32, which was partially offset by exploration activities and general and administrative expenses, cash and cash
equivalents increased from $682,000 at October 31, 2017 to $3,026,000 at October 31, 2018.
Cash flows used in operations for the 2018 fiscal year was $2,647,000 as compared to $2,024,000 in the 2017 fiscal year. This increase was
mainly due to increased exploration work at the Sierra Mojada Property and general and administrative expenses.
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Cash flows used in investing activities for the 2018 fiscal year was $35,000 for the acquisition of property concessions and purchase of equipment.
Cash flows used in investing activities in the 2017 fiscal year was $nil.
Cash flows provided by financing activities for the 2018 fiscal year was $5,026,000 as compared to $1,231,000 in the 2017 fiscal year. The cash
flows provided by financing activities in the 2018 fiscal year was due to the $0.13 Unit private placement, warrant exercises and funding from
South32, and the cash flows provided by financing activities in the 2017 fiscal year was due to private placements we completed in that year.
Capital Resources
As of October 31, 2018, we had cash and cash equivalents of $3,026,000 as compared to cash and cash equivalents of $682,000 as of October
31, 2017. The increase in our liquidity was primarily the result of the $0.13 Unit private placement, warrant exercises and funding from South32,
all of which was partially offset by exploration activities at the Sierra Mojada Property and general and administrative expenses
Since our inception in November 1993, we have not generated revenue and have incurred an accumulated deficit of $125,855,030. Accordingly,
we have not generated cash flows from operations, and since inception we have relied primarily upon proceeds from private placements and
registered direct offerings of our equity securities, warrant exercises and funding from South32 as the primary sources of financing to fund our
operations. We anticipate that we will continue to rely on sales of our securities in order to continue to fund our business operations. The issuance
of additional shares will result in dilution to our existing stockholders. There is no assurance that we will be able to complete any additional sales
of our equity securities or that we will be able to arrange for other financing to fund our planned business activities.
Any future additional financing in the near term will likely be in the form of payments from South32 or an issuance of equity interests, which will
result in dilution to our existing shareholders. Moreover, we may incur significant fees and expenses in the pursuit of a financing or other strategic
transaction, which will increase the rate at which our limited cash is depleted.
Capital Requirements and Liquidity; Need for Additional Funding
Our management and board of directors monitor our overall costs, expenses, and financial resources and, if necessary, will adjust our planned
operational expenditures in an attempt to ensure that we have sufficient operating capital. We continue to evaluate our costs and planned
expenditures, including for our Sierra Mojada Property as discussed below
The continued exploration of the Sierra Mojada Property will require significant amounts of additional capital. In January 2019, our board of
directors approved an exploration budget for the Sierra Mojada Property of $1.8 million for the period from January 2019 through May 2019 and
$1.1 million for general and administrative expenses for calendar year 2019. As of December 31, 2018, we had approximately $2.4 million in cash
and cash equivalents. The continued exploration of the Sierra Mojada Property ultimately will require us to raise additional capital, identify other
sources of funding or identify another strategic partner. For information about our current strategic partnership with South32, see Note 3 – Option
Agreement in our financial statements. If South32 exercises its option to purchase 70% of the equity of Minera Metalin and Contratistas, under the
terms of the Option Agreement, we will retain a 30% ownership in Minera Metalin and Contratistas, and be obligated to contribute 30% of
subsequent funding toward the development of the Sierra Mojada Project. If we fail to satisfy our funding commitment, our interest in Minera
Metalin and Contratistas will be diluted. We do not currently have sufficient funds with which to satisfy this future funding commitment, and there is
no certainty that we will be able to obtain sufficient future funds on acceptable terms or at all. If South32 terminates the Option Agreement during
calendar year 2019, this will increase the cash required for the Sierra Mojada Property to be provided by us and will likely result in a reduction in
exploration work on the Sierra Mojada Property. Debt or equity financing may not be available to us on acceptable terms, if at all. Equity financing,
if available, may result in substantial dilution to existing stockholders. If we are unable to fund future operations by way of financings, including
public or private offerings of equity or debt securities, our business, financial condition and results of operations will be adversely impacted.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no significant off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial
condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to our shareholders.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Adopted in the Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 2018
Effective as of November 1, 2017 we adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board's ("FASB") Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-
09, "Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting," which amends several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment
transactions, including income tax consequences, the classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and the classification on the statement
of cash flows. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows and
disclosures.
Effective as of November 1, 2017, we adopted the FASB's ASU 2015-17, "Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Income Taxes (Topic 740),"
which requires entities with a classified balance sheet to present all deferred tax assets and liabilities as noncurrent. The adoption of this update
did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07, "Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based
Payment Accounting" to include share-based payment transactions for acquiring goods and services from nonemployees. ASU 2018-07 simplifies
the accounting for nonemployee share-based payments, aligning it more closely with the accounting for employee awards. These changes
become effective for our fiscal year beginning November 1, 2019. Early application is permitted. At this time, we have not determined the effects of
this update on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.
In February 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-05, "Other Income – Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic
610-20), Clarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance and Accounting for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets" which addresses the
transfer to noncustomers of nonfinancial assets or ownership interests in consolidated subsidiaries that do not constitute a business and the
contribution of nonfinancial assets that are not a business to a joint venture or other noncontrolled investee. These changes become effective for
our fiscal year beginning November 1, 2018. At this time, we have not completed our assessment of the effects of this update on our financial
position, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures. However, our preliminary assessment has focused on the assets of our subsidiaries
involved in the Sierra Mojada Project. Based on our preliminary assessment, we do not expect this standard to result in a change to our
conclusion that the assets of our Sierra Mojada Project should not be derecognized at this time.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, "Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business," which clarifies the
definition of a business to assist entities in the evaluation of acquisitions and disposals of assets or businesses. If substantially all of the fair value
of the gross assets acquired is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or group of similar identifiable assets, the set is not considered a
business. These changes became effective for our fiscal year beginning November 1, 2018. Although the subject of the standard may be
applicable to our financial statements at the time of an acquisition or disposition, the standard change is to be applied prospectively and,
accordingly, is not expected to affect our financial statements as of the effective date.
In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, "Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash," which requires entities to show the
changes in the total of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows. These changes
became effective for our fiscal year beginning November 1, 2018. At this time, we do not expect this standard to affect the Company's financial
position, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, "Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash
Payments," which provides guidance on the presentation and classification of certain cash receipts and payments in the statement of cash flows.
These changes became effective for our fiscal year beginning November 1, 2018. At this time, we have not determined the effects of this update
on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, "Leases," which will require lessees to recognize assets and liabilities for the rights and
obligations created by most leases on the balance sheet. These changes become effective for our fiscal year beginning November 1, 2019.
Modified retrospective adoption for all leases existing at, or entered into after, the date of initial application, is required with an option to use certain
transition relief. At this time, we do not expect this standard to affect the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows and
disclosures.
In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, "Financial Instruments – Overall: Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and
Financial Liabilities," which (i) requires equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting, or those that result
in consolidation of the investee) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income, (ii) requires public business
entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes, (iii) requires separate
presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset, and (iv) eliminates the requirement for
public business entities to disclose the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for
financial instruments measured at amortized cost. These changes became effective for our fiscal year beginning November 1, 2018. At this time,
we do not expect this standard to affect the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)," which has subsequently been amended to
update revenue guidance under the newly-created ASC 606. The new standard provides a five-step approach to be applied to all contracts with
customers and also requires expanded disclosures about revenue recognition. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, "Revenue from
Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date," which deferred the effective date of ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts
with Customers (Topic 606)" became effective for our fiscal year beginning November 1, 2018. At this time, we do not expect this standard to
affect the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.
Other recent accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB (including its Emerging Issues Task Force) and the SEC did not or are not
expected to have a material impact on our present or future consolidated financial statements.
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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP")
requires us to establish accounting policies and make estimates and assumptions that affect our reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the
date of the consolidated financial statements. These consolidated financial statements include some estimates and assumptions that are based
on informed judgments and estimates of management. We evaluate our policies and estimates on an ongoing basis and discuss the
development, selection and disclosure of critical accounting policies with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. Predicting future events is
inherently an imprecise activity and as such requires the use of judgment. Our consolidated financial statements may differ based upon different
estimates and assumptions.
We discuss our significant accounting policies in Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to our consolidated financial statements.
Our significant accounting policies are subject to judgments and uncertainties that affect the application of such policies. We believe that these
consolidated financial statements include the most likely outcomes with regard to amounts that are based on our judgment and estimates. Our
consolidated financial position and results of operations may be materially different when reported under different conditions or when using
different assumptions in the application of such policies. If estimates or assumptions prove to be different from the actual amounts, adjustments
are made in subsequent periods to reflect more current information. We believe that the following accounting policies are critical to the
preparation of our consolidated financial statements due to the estimation process and business judgment involved in their application:
Principles of Consolidation – South32 Option Agreement
We consolidate entities in which it has a controlling financial interest based on either the variable interest entity (VIE) or voting interest
model. Generally, the primary beneficiary of a VIE is a reporting entity that has (a) the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact
the VIE's economic performance, and (b) the obligation to absorb losses of, or the right to receive benefits from, the VIE that could potentially be
significant to the VIE. Currently, we manage the mineral exploration program in the property concessions in Mexico through our wholly-owned
subsidiary corporations Minera Metalin and Contratistas.
We have determined Minera Metalin and Contratistas are variable interest entities and we are the primary beneficiary.
We have applied judgment in reaching its conclusion with respect to accounting for the Option Agreement with South32, described in Note 3 to the
consolidated financial statements. Under the Option Agreement, South32 is able to obtain an option to purchase 70% of the shares of Minera
Metalin and Contratistas (the "Option"). We have determined the Option Agreement has not resulted in the transfer of control of the Project to
South32 and that the Option Arrangement represents non-employee share-based compensation associated with the collaborative exploration
program undertaken by the parties. The compensation cost is expensed when the associated exploration activity occurs. The share-based
payments have been classified as equity instruments and valued based on the fair value of consideration received, as it is more reliably
measurable than the fair value of the equity interest. In the event the option is exercised and shares are issued prior to a decision to develop a
mine, such shares would be classified as temporary equity as they would be contingently redeemable in exchange for a net smelter royalty under
circumstances not wholly in control of us or South32 and which are not currently probable. No portion of the equity value has been classified as
temporary equity as the option has no intrinsic value.
Principles of Consolidation – South32 Option Agreement
The Company consolidates entities in which it has a controlling financial interest based on either the variable interest entity (VIE) or voting interest
model. Generally, the primary beneficiary of a VIE is a reporting entity that has (a) the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact
the VIE's economic performance, and (b) the obligation to absorb losses of, or the right to receive benefits from, the VIE that could potentially be
significant to the VIE. Currently, the Company manages the mineral exploration program in the property concessions in Mexico through its wholly-
owned subsidiary corporations Minera Metalin and Contratistas.
The Company has determined Minera Metalin and Contratistas are variable interest entities and the Company is the primary beneficiary.
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The Company has applied judgment in reaching its conclusion with respect to accounting for the Earn-In Option Agreement ("the Option
Agreement") with South32 International Investment Holdings Pty Ltd ("South32"), described in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements.
Under the Option Agreement, South32 is able to obtain an option to purchase 70% of the shares of Minera Metalin and Contratistas (the
"Option"). The Company has determined the Option Agreement has not resulted in the transfer of control of the Project to South32 and that the
Option Arrangement represents non-employee share-based compensation associated with the collaborative exploration program undertaken by
the parties. The compensation cost is expensed when the associated exploration activity occurs. The share-based payments have been classified
as equity instruments and valued based on the fair value of consideration received, as it is more reliably measurable than the fair value of the
equity interest. In the event the option is exercised and shares are issued prior to a decision to develop a mine, such shares would be classified
as temporary equity as they would be contingently redeemable in exchange for a net smelter royalty under circumstances not wholly in control of
the Company or South32 and which are not currently probable. No portion of the equity value has been classified as temporary equity as the
option has no intrinsic value.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates based on
assumptions about future events that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and related notes to the consolidated
financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis based on
historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant under the circumstances. Revisions to estimates and assumptions are
accounted for prospectively.
Significant areas involving the use of estimates include determining the allowance for uncollectible taxes, evaluating recoverability of property
concessions, evaluating impairment of long-lived assets, evaluating impairment of goodwill, establishing a valuation allowance on future use of
deferred tax assets, calculating a valuation for stock option liability, calculating a valuation for warrant derivative liability and calculating stock-
based compensation.
Property Concessions
Property concession acquisition costs are capitalized when incurred and will be amortized using the units of production method following the
commencement of production. If a property concession is subsequently abandoned or impaired, any capitalized costs will be expensed in the
period of abandonment or impairment. To date, no property concessions have reached the production stage.
Acquisition costs include cash consideration and the fair market value of shares issued on the acquisition of property concessions.
Exploration Costs
Exploration costs incurred are expensed to the date of establishing that costs incurred are economically recoverable. Exploration expenditures
incurred subsequent to the establishment of economic recoverability are capitalized and included in the carrying amount of the related property.
To date, we have not established the economic recoverability of our exploration prospects; therefore, all exploration costs are being expensed.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
We review and evaluate our long-lived assets for impairment when events and changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying
amounts of our assets may not be recoverable. Impairment is considered to exist if the future cash flows on an undiscounted basis are less than
the carrying amount of the long-lived asset. An impairment loss is measured and recorded based on the difference between book value and fair
value of the asset group. In estimating future cash flows, assets are grouped at the lowest level for which there is identifiable cash flows that are
largely independent of cash flows from other asset groups. In estimating future cash flows, we estimate the price that would be received to sell an
asset group in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Significant factors that impact this price include the
price of silver and zinc, and general market conditions for exploration companies, among other factors.
Goodwill
Goodwill is the purchase premium after adjusting for the fair value of net assets acquired. We test goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit
level at least annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the assets may be impaired. Goodwill impairment
tests require judgment, including the identification of reporting units, assignment of assets and liabilities to reporting units, assignment of goodwill
to reporting units, and determination of the fair value of each reporting unit. We perform our annual goodwill impairment tests at April 30th of each
fiscal year.
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Income Taxes
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 was signed into law on December 22, 2017. The law includes significant changes to the U.S. corporate
income tax system, including a federal corporate rate reduction from 35% to 21%, limitations on the deductibility of interest expense and executive
compensation, and the transition of U.S. international taxation from a worldwide tax system to a territorial tax system. The law did not have a
material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.
We follow the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred income tax assets and liabilities are
determined based on temporary differences between the tax basis and accounting basis of the assets and liabilities measured using tax rates
enacted at the balance sheet date. We recognize the tax benefit from uncertain tax positions only if it is at least "more likely than not" that the tax
position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in
the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized
upon settlement with the taxing authorities. This accounting standard also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and
penalties, accounting in interim periods and disclosure.
A valuation allowance is recorded against deferred tax assets if management does not believe that we have met the "more likely than not"
standard imposed by this guidance to allow recognition of such an asset. Management recorded a full valuation allowance at October 31, 2018
and October 31, 2017 against the deferred tax assets as it determined that future realization would not meet the "more likely than not" criteria.
Warrant Derivative liability
We classified warrants with a $CDN exercise price on our balance sheet as a derivative liability that is fair valued at each reporting period
subsequent to the initial issuance as our functional currency is the U.S. dollar and the exercise price of the warrants is the $CDN. We have used
the Black-Scholes pricing model to value the warrants that do not have an acceleration feature and have used the Monte Carlo valuation model to
value the warrants that do have an acceleration feature. Determining the appropriate fair-value model and calculating the fair value of warrants
requires considerable judgment. Any change in the estimates used may cause the value to be higher or lower than that reported. The estimated
volatility of our common stock at the date of issuance, and at each subsequent reporting period, is based on our historical volatility adjusted to
reflect the implicit discount to historical volatilities observed in the prices of traded warrants. The risk-free interest rate is based on rates published
by the government for bonds with a maturity similar to the expected remaining life of the warrants at the valuation date. The expected life of the
warrants is assumed to be equivalent to their remaining contractual term. The dividend yield is expected to be none as we have not paid dividends
nor do we anticipate paying any dividend in the foreseeable future.
The derivatives warrants are not traded in an active market and the fair value is determined using valuation techniques. The estimates may be
significantly different from those recorded in the consolidated financial statements because of the use of judgment and the inherent uncertainty in
estimating the fair value of these instruments that are not quoted in an active market. All changes in the fair value are recorded in the consolidated
statement of operations and comprehensive loss each reporting period
Stock-Based Compensation
We use the Black-Scholes pricing model as a method for determining the estimated fair value for all stock options awarded to employees, officers,
directors and consultants. The expected term of the options is based upon an evaluation of historical and expected future exercise behavior. The
risk-free interest rate is based on rates published by the government for bonds with a maturity similar to the expected remaining life of the options
at the valuation date. Volatility is determined based upon historical volatility of our stock and adjusted if future volatility is expected to vary from
historical experience. The dividend yield is assumed to be none as we have not paid dividends nor do we anticipate paying any dividends in the
foreseeable future. We use the graded vesting attribution method to recognize compensation costs over the requisite service period. Stock
options granted to consultants when the exercise price is in $CDN are classified as stock option liability on our consolidated balance sheets upon
vesting.
We classify cumulative compensation cost associated with options on subsidiary equity as additional paid-in capital until exercise.
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Foreign Currency Translation
During the fiscal years ended October 31, 2018 and October 31, 2017, the functional currency of Silver Bull Resources, Inc. and our subsidiaries is
the U.S. dollar, except for the former Gabonese subsidiary whose functional currency was the Central African franc.
During the fiscal years ended October 31, 2018 and October 31, 2017, our Mexican operations' monetary assets and liabilities were translated into
U.S. dollars at the period-end exchange rate, and non-monetary assets and liabilities were translated using the historical exchange rate. Our
Mexican operations' revenue and expenses were translated at the average exchange rate during the period except for depreciation of office and
mining equipment, costs of office and mining equipment sold and impairment of property concessions, all of which are translated using the
historical exchange rate. Foreign currency translation gains and losses of our Mexican operations are included in the consolidated statements of
operations.
During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2017, assets and liabilities of our Gabonese operations were translated into U.S. dollars at the period-end
exchange rate, and revenue and expenses were translated at the average exchange rate during the period. Exchange differences arising on
translation were disclosed as a separate component of stockholders' equity. Realized gains and losses from foreign currency transactions were
reflected in the results of operations. Upon the liquidation of African Resources, we reclassified a certain amount from other comprehensive
income to gain on the liquidation of a subsidiary in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
Accounting for Loss Contingencies and Legal Costs
From time to time, we are named as a defendant in legal actions arising from our normal business activities. We record an accrual for the
estimated loss from a loss contingency when information available prior to issuance of our financial statements indicates that it is probable that a
liability has been incurred at the date of the financial statements and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Disclosure of a loss
contingency is made by Silver Bull Resources, Inc. if there is at least a reasonable possibility that a loss has been incurred, and either an accrual
has not been made or an exposure to loss exists in excess of the amount accrued. In cases where only disclosure of the loss contingency is
required, either the estimated loss or a range of estimated loss is disclosed or it is stated that an estimate cannot be made. Legal costs incurred
in connection with loss contingencies are considered period costs and accordingly are expensed in the period services are provided.
Item 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not applicable.
Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" following the signature page of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
Item 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a)
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of October 31, 2018, we have carried out an evaluation under the supervision of, and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and
our Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-
15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based on the evaluation as of October 31, 2018, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have
concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) were effective.
Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the
Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. Disclosure
controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our
reports filed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and our
principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
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(b) Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as that term is defined in
Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive
and principal financial officers, we assessed, as of October 31, 2018, the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. This
assessment was based on criteria established in the Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring
Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on our assessment using those criteria, management concluded that our internal control over
financial reporting as of October 31, 2018 was effective.
Internal control over financial reporting is defined as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our principal executive and principal
financial officers and effected by our board of directors, management and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability
of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, and includes those policies and procedures that:
·
·
·
pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets;
provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit the preparation of financial statements in accordance
with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with
authorizations of our management and directors; and
provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of our assets that
could have a material effect on the financial statements.
A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the
internal control system are met. Because of the inherent limitations of any internal control system, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute
assurance that all control issues, if any, within a company have been detected.
(c)
Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2018 that materially affected, or
were reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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Item 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
PART III
For information regarding our executive officers, see "Items 1 and 2: Business and Properties – Executive Officers of Silver Bull Resources."
Information relating to this item will be included in an amendment to this report or in the proxy statement for our 2019 annual meeting of
shareholders and is incorporated by reference in this report.
We have adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to all of our directors and employees, including our principal executive officer, principal financial
officer, principal accounting officer, and those of our officers performing similar functions. The full text of our Code of Ethics can be found on the
Corporate Governance page of our website – at http://www.silverbullresources.com/s/corporate_governance.asp. If our board of directors
approves an amendment to or waiver from any provision of our Code of Ethics, we will disclose the required information pertaining to such
amendment or waiver on our website.
Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Information relating to this item will be included in an amendment to this report or in the proxy statement for our 2019 annual meeting of
shareholders and is incorporated by reference in this report.
Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Information relating to this item will be included in an amendment to this report or in the proxy statement for our 2019 annual meeting of
shareholders and is incorporated by reference in this report.
Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Information relating to this item will be included in an amendment to this report or in the proxy statement for our 2019 annual meeting of
shareholders and is incorporated by reference in this report.
Item 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
Information relating to this item will be included in an amendment to this report or in the proxy statement for our 2019 annual meeting of
shareholders and is incorporated by reference in this report.
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Item 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules
See "Index to Consolidated financial statements" on page F-1.
PART IV
Restated Articles of Incorporation
Exhibit Description
Form Date of Report
10-K
10/31/2010
Exhibit
3.1.1
Filed
Herewith
Incorporated by Reference
Amended and Restated Bylaws
10-K
10/31/2010
3.1.2
Form of Subscription Agreement
Form of Warrant Certificate (Investors)
Form of Warrant Certificate (Finders)
8-K
8-K
8-K
07/12/2017
07/12/2017
07/12/2017
10.1+
2006 Stock Option Plan
10-KSB
10/31/2006
10.2+
2010 Stock Option Plan and Stock Bonus Plan, as amended
10-Q
04/30/2016
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated February
26, 2013, by and between the Company and Timothy Barry
8-K
02/26/2013
10.1
10.2
10.3
4.2
10.3
10.1
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated February
26, 2013, by and between the Company and Sean Fallis
8-K
02/26/2013
10.2
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated February
26, 2013, by and between the Company and Brian Edgar
8-K
02/26/2013
10.3
Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated February 26, 2015,
by and between the Company and Sean Fallis
8-K
02/26/2015
10.1
Form of Amendment to Amended and Restated Employment
Agreement, dated June 4, 2015, by and between the Company and
each of Timothy Barry, Sean Fallis and Brian Edgar
Amendment to Amended and Restated Employment Agreement,
dated February 23, 2016, by and between the Company and
Timothy Barry
Amendment to Amended and Restated Employment Agreement,
dated February 23, 2016, by and between the Company and Sean
Fallis
8-K
06/04/2015
10.1
8-K
02/26/2016
10.1
8-K
02/26/2016
10.2
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Exhibit
Number
3.1
3.2
4.1
4.2
4.3
10.3+
10.4+
10.5+
10.6+
10.7+
10.8+
10.9+
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10.10+
10.11+
10.12+
Amendment to Amended and Restated EmploymentAgreement,
dated February 23, 2016, by and between the Company and Brian
Edgar
Amendment to Amended and Restated Employment Agreement,
dated June 24, 2016, by and between the Company and Brian
Edgar
Amendment to Amended and Restated Employment Agreement,
dated June 24, 2016, by and between the Company and Timothy
Barry
10.13
Form of Subscription Agreement
10.14
Option Agreement, by and among the Company, Minera Metalin
S.A. de C.V., Contratistas de Sierra Mojada S.A. de C.V., and
South32 International Investment Holdings Pty Ltd, dated as of
June 1, 2018
10.15
Form of Subscription Agreement
10.16
Form of Subscription Agreement
10.17+
Amendment to Amended and Restated Employment Agreement,
dated August 28, 2018, by and between the Company and Brian
Edgar
8-K
02/26/2016
10.3
8-K
06/28/2016
10.1
8-K
06/28/2016
10.2
8-K
8-K
8-K
8-K
8-K
07/12/2017
6/7/2018
7/27/2018
8/21/2018
8/29/2018
10.1
10.1
10.1
10.1
10.1
10.18+
Amendment to Amended and Restated Employment Agreement,
8-K
8/29/2018
10.2
dated August 28, 2018, by and between the Company and Timothy
Barry
10.19+
Amendment to Amended and Restated Employment Agreement,
dated August 28, 2018, by and between the Company and Sean
Fallis
8-K
8/29/2018
10.3
14.1
21.1
23.1
23.2
31.1
31.2
32.1
32.2
Code of Ethics
10-KSB
10/31/2006
14
Subsidiaries of the Registrant
Consent of Smythe LLP
Consent of Archer, Cathro & Associates (1981) Limited
Certification of CEO Pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and
15d-14, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002
Certification of CFO Pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and
15d-14, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002
Certification of CEO Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as
adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002
Certification of CFO Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as
adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002
101.INS*
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH*
XBRL Schema Document
101.CAL*
XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document
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X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
101.DEF*
XBRL Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB*
XBRL Labels Linkbase Document
101.PRE*
XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document
99.1
Sierra Mojada location map (1)
X
X
X
X
* The following financial information from Silver Bull Resources, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2018,
formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): Consolidated Balance Sheets, Consolidated Statements of Operations and
Comprehensive Loss, Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity, Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
+ Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan, contract or arrangement.
† Filed herewith under Items 1 and 2 – Business and Properties.
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
SIGNATURES
Date: January 16, 2019
Date: January 16, 2019
SILVER BULL RESOURCES, INC.
By: /s/ Timothy Barry
Timothy Barry,
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
By: /s/ Sean Fallis
Sean Fallis,
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer
Accounting Officer)
and Principal
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Date: January 16, 2019
Date: January 16, 2019
Date: January 16, 2019
Date: January 16, 2019
By: /s/ Timothy Barry
Timothy Barry,
President and Chief Executive Officer and Director
By: /s/ Brian Edgar
Brian Edgar,
Director
By: /s/ Daniel Kunz
Daniel Kunz,
Director
By: /s/ John McClintock
John McClintock,
Director
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INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SILVER BULL RESOURCES, INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Financial Statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Silver Bull Resources, Inc.:
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Silver Bull Resources, Inc. (an exploration stage company) as of October 31,
2018 and 2017, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the years
then ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "consolidated financial statements"). In our opinion, the consolidated financial
statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of October 31, 2018 and 2017, and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Basis for Opinion
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the
Company's consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States) ("PCAOB") and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the
U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The
Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we
are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to
error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding
the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe
that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Smythe LLP
Smythe LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants
We have served as the Company's auditor since 2016.
Vancouver, Canada
January 16, 2019
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SILVER BULL RESOURCES, INC.
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Value-added tax receivable, net of allowance for uncollectible taxes of $98,414 and $67,729
respectively (Note 4)
Income tax receivables
Other receivables
Prepaid expenses and deposits
Total Current Assets
Office and mining equipment, net (Note 5)
Property concessions (Note 6)
Goodwill (Note 7)
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable
Accrued liabilities and expenses
Income tax payable
Stock option liability (Note 9)
Warrant derivative liability (Note 10)
Total Current Liabilities
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 13)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Notes 3, 8, 9 and 10)
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 300,000,000 shares authorized,
234,868,214 and 199,259,967 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
Additional paid-in capital
Accumulated deficit
Other comprehensive income
Total Stockholders' Equity
October 31,
2018
October 31,
2017
$
3,025,839 $
681,776
175,020
160
12,045
237,253
3,450,317
156,997
—
5,245
116,836
960,854
201,486
5,019,927
2,058,031
10,729,761 $
208,755
5,004,386
2,058,031
8,232,026
253,327 $
439,450
4,700
25,116
405,500
1,128,093
138,130
313,058
4,780
5,194
341,717
802,879
$
$
2,348,682
133,015,768
(125,855,030)
92,248
9,601,668
1,992,599
127,679,664
(122,335,364)
92,248
7,429,147
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
$
10,729,761 $
8,232,026
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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SILVER BULL RESOURCES, INC.
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
REVENUES
EXPLORATION AND PROPERTY HOLDING COSTS
Exploration and property holding costs
Depreciation, asset and property concessions' impairment (Note 5)
TOTAL EXPLORATION AND PROPERTY HOLDING COSTS
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Personnel
Office and administrative
Professional services
Directors' fees
Provision for (recovery of) uncollectible value-added taxes (Note 4)
TOTAL GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS
OTHER (EXPENSES) INCOME
Interest income
Interest and finance costs
Foreign currency transaction (loss) gain
Change in fair value of stock option liability (Note 9)
Change in fair value of warrant derivative liability (Note 10)
Gain on liquidation of subsidiary (Note 1)
Warrant issuance costs (Note 8)
Miscellaneous income
TOTAL OTHER (EXPENSES) INCOME
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (Note 11)
NET LOSS
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Realized foreign currency translation gain on liquidation of subsidiary
TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Years Ended October 31,
2018
2017
$
— $
—
1,213,519
27,105
1,240,624
874,055
38,829
912,884
701,560
571,064
224,846
226,473
37,457
1,761,400
549,094
345,243
162,090
177,174
(69,981)
1,163,620
(3,002,024)
(2,076,504)
4,065
(2,329)
(13,106)
8,189
(510,968)
—
—
225
(513,924)
3,933
(2,502)
116
6,921
(100,020)
129,781
(18,819)
5,417
24,827
(3,515,948)
(2,051,677)
3,718
1,867
(3,519,666)
(2,053,544)
—
—
—
2,367
(129,427)
(127,060)
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
$
(3,519,666) $
(2,180,604)
BASIC AND DILUTED NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE
$
(0.02) $
(0.01)
BASIC AND DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
210,615,345
184,303,857
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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SILVER BULL RESOURCES, INC.
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used by operating activities:
Depreciation, asset and property concessions' impairment
Provision for (recovery of) uncollectible value-added taxes
Foreign currency transaction gain
Change in fair value of warrant derivative liability (Note 10)
Change in fair value of stock option liability (Note 9)
Stock options issued for compensation (Note 9)
Warrant issuance costs (Note 8)
Gain on liquidation of subsidiary (Note 1)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Value-added tax receivable
Income tax receivables
Other receivables
Prepaid expenses and deposits
Accounts payable
Accrued liabilities and expenses
Income tax payable
Net cash used in operating activities
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisition of property concessions
Purchase of equipment
Net cash used in investing activities
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Property concessions funding (Note 3)
Proceeds from exercise of warrants, net of costs (Note 8)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of offering costs (Note 8)
Net cash provided by financing activities
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of year
Years Ended October 31,
2017
2018
$
(3,519,666) $
(2,053,544)
27,105
37,457
(4,132)
510,968
(8,189)
245,629
—
—
(64,635)
(170)
(6,865)
(121,499)
121,484
135,216
(80)
(2,647,377)
38,829
(69,981)
(25,448)
100,020
(6,921)
152,349
18,819
(129,781)
(26,983)
—
(614)
(3,394)
(37,753)
25,831
(5,450)
(2,024,021)
(15,541)
(19,836)
(35,377)
—
—
—
922,783
633,908
3,469,657
5,026,348
—
—
1,230,504
1,230,504
469
7,965
2,344,063
681,776
(785,552)
1,467,328
Cash and cash equivalents end of year
$
3,025,839 $
681,776
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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SILVER BULL RESOURCES, INC.
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES:
Income taxes paid
Interest paid
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Warrants issued for financing fees (Note 8)
Offering costs included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Years Ended October 31,
2017
2018
$
$
$
$
4,599
2,329
$
$
9,611
2,502
26,165
50,653
$
$
12,967
51,788
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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SILVER BULL RESOURCES, INC.
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Number of
Shares
Amount
Capital
Deficit
Income
Total
177,894,967 $1,778,949 $126,820,897 $(120,281,820) $
219,308 $ 8,537,334
Balance, November 1, 2016
Issuance of common stock as follows:
- for cash at a price of Canadian dollar
("$CDN") $0.08 per share with attached
warrants, less offering costs of $165,227
(Note 8)
Stock option activity as follows:
- Stock-based compensation for options issued
to directors, officers, employees and
consultants
Reclassification of warrants to derivative
liability (Note 10)
Reclassification of consultant stock options to
liability (Note 9)
Other comprehensive loss – Realized foreign
currency translation gain on liquidation of
subsidiary
Other comprehensive gain – Foreign currency
translation adjustments
Net loss for the year ended October 31, 2017
Balance, October 31, 2017
21,365,000
213,650
812,676
—
— 1,026,326
—
—
152,349
—
—
(94,143)
—
—
(12,115)
—
—
—
—
152,349
—
(94,143)
—
(12,115)
—
—
—
—
(129,427)
(129,427)
—
(2,053,544)
199,259,967 $1,992,599 $127,679,664 $(122,335,364) $
—
—
—
—
—
—
2,367
2,367
— (2,053,544)
92,248 $ 7,429,147
Issuance of common stock as follows:
- for cash at a price of $0.13 per share with
attached warrants, less offering costs of
$343,816 (Note 8)
- exercise of warrants at a price of $CDN 0.13
per share, less costs of $795 (Note 8)
- exercise of agent warrants at a price of $CDN
0.10 per share, less costs of $333 (Note 8)
Earn-In Option Agreement (Note 3)
Stock-based compensation for options issued
to directors, officers, employees and
consultants
Fair value of warrants issued to agents in
connection with the $0.13 per share private
placement (Notes 8 and 10)
Reclassification of consultants' stock options to
liability (Note 9)
Reclassification to additional paid-in capital
upon exercise of warrants at price of $CDN
0.13 (Note 10)
Reclassification to additional paid-in capital
upon exercise of warrants at price of $CDN
0.10 (Note 10)
29,141,872
291,419
3,153,208
5,565,000
55,650
508,689
901,375
—
9,014
—
60,556
922,783
—
—
—
—
— 3,444,627
—
564,339
—
—
69,570
922,783
—
—
245,629
—
—
245,629
—
—
26,165
—
—
(28,111)
—
—
—
26,165
—
(28,111)
—
—
385,738
—
—
385,738
—
—
61,447
—
—
61,447
Net loss for the year ended October 31, 2018
Balance, October 31, 2018
(3,519,666)
234,868,214 $2,348,682 $133,015,768 $(125,855,030) $
—
—
—
— (3,519,666)
92,248 $ 9,601,668
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Silver Bull Resources, Inc. (the "Company") was incorporated in the State of Nevada on November 8, 1993 as the Cadgie Company for the
purpose of acquiring and developing mineral properties. The Cadgie Company was a spin-off from its predecessor, Precious Metal Mines, Inc.
On June 28, 1996, the Company's name was changed to Metalline Mining Company. On April 21, 2011, the Company's name was changed to
Silver Bull Resources, Inc. The Company's fiscal year-end is October 31. The Company has not realized any revenues from its planned
operations and is considered an exploration stage company. The Company has not established any reserves with respect to its exploration
projects and may never enter into the development stage with respect to any of its projects.
The Company engages in the business of mineral exploration. The Company currently owns a number of property concessions in Mexico
(collectively known as the "Sierra Mojada Property"). The Company conducts its operations in Mexico through its wholly-owned subsidiary
corporations, Minera Metalin S.A. de C.V. ("Minera Metalin") and Contratistas de Sierra Mojada S.A. de C.V. ("Contratistas") and through Minera
Metalin's wholly-owned subsidiary Minas de Coahuila SBR S.A. de C.V. ("Minas").
On April 16, 2010, Metalline Mining Delaware, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, was merged with and into Dome Ventures
Corporation ("Dome"). As a result, Dome became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Dome has a wholly-owned subsidiary Dome Asia
Inc. ("Dome Asia"), which is incorporated in the British Virgin Islands. Dome Asia has a wholly-owned subsidiary, Dome Minerals Nigeria Limited,
incorporated in Nigeria. On May 15, 2017, the Company liquidated the Company's Gabonese subsidiary, African Resources SARL Gabon
("African Resources"). As a result of this liquidation, the Company recognized a gain on liquidation of subsidiary of $129,781 in the consolidated
statements of operations and comprehensive loss for the year ended October 31, 2017.
The Company's efforts and expenditures have been concentrated on the exploration of properties, principally in the Sierra Mojada Property
located in Coahuila, Mexico. The Company has not determined whether its exploration properties contain ore reserves that are economically
recoverable. The ultimate realization of the Company's investment in exploration properties is dependent upon the success of future property
sales, the existence of economically recoverable reserves, and the ability of the Company to obtain financing or make other arrangements for
exploration, development, and future profitable production activities. The ultimate realization of the Company's investment in exploration properties
cannot be determined at this time.
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
This summary of significant accounting policies is presented to assist in understanding the consolidated financial statements. The consolidated
financial statements and notes are representations of the Company's management, which is responsible for their integrity and objectivity.
Basis of Presentation
The Company's consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America ("GAAP") using the accrual method of accounting, except for cash flow amounts.
All figures are in United States dollars unless otherwise noted.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, after elimination of intercompany
accounts and transactions. The wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company are listed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements.
The Company consolidates entities in which it has a controlling financial interest based on either the variable interest entity (VIE) or voting interest
model.
Under the VIE model, a VIE is a reporting entity that has (a) the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIE's economic
performance, and (b) the obligation to absorb losses of, or the right to receive benefits from, the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE.
Currently, the Company manages the mineral exploration program in the property concessions in Mexico through its wholly-owned subsidiary
corporations Minera Metalin and Contratistas.
The Company has determined Minera Metalin and Contratistas are variable interest entities and the Company is the primary beneficiary.
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Use of Estimates
The preparation of these consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates based on
assumptions about future events that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and related notes to the consolidated
financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis based on
historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant under the circumstances. Revisions to estimates and assumptions are
accounted for prospectively.
Significant areas involving the use of estimates include determining the allowance for uncollectible taxes, evaluating recoverability of property
concessions, evaluating impairment of long-lived assets, evaluating impairment of goodwill, establishing a valuation allowance on future use of
deferred tax assets, calculating a valuation for stock option liability, calculating a valuation for warrant derivative liability and calculating stock-
based compensation.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue when the title and risks and rewards of ownership pass to the buyer, the selling price is fixed and determinable,
persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists and collection of the sale proceeds is considered probable. As of October 31, 2018, the Company
has not recognized any revenues.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include all highly-liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase.
Property Concessions
Property concession acquisition costs are capitalized when incurred and will be amortized using the units of production method following the
commencement of production. If a property concession is subsequently abandoned or impaired, any capitalized costs will be expensed in the
period of abandonment or impairment. To date, no property concessions have reached the production stage.
Acquisition costs include cash consideration and the fair market value of shares issued on the acquisition of property concessions.
Exploration Costs
Exploration costs incurred are expensed to the date of establishing that costs incurred are economically recoverable. Exploration expenditures
incurred subsequent to the establishment of economic recoverability are capitalized and included in the carrying amount of the related property.
To date, the Company has not established the economic recoverability of its exploration prospects; therefore, all exploration costs are being
expensed.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Assets under construction are depreciated
when they are substantially complete and available for their intended use, over their estimated useful lives. Repairs and maintenance of property
and equipment are expensed as incurred. Costs incurred to enhance the service potential of property and equipment are capitalized and
depreciated over the remaining useful life of the improved asset. Property and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method over the
estimated useful lives of the related assets as follows:
Vehicles – four years
Building and structures – 40 years
· Mining equipment – five to 10 years
·
·
· Computer equipment and software – three years
· Well equipment – 10 to 40 years
· Office equipment – three to 10 years
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Management reviews and evaluates its long-lived assets for impairment when events and changes in circumstances indicate that the related
carrying amounts of its assets may not be recoverable. Impairment is considered to exist if the future cash flows on an undiscounted basis are
less than the carrying amount of the long-lived asset. An impairment loss is measured and recorded based on the difference between book value
and fair value of the asset group. In estimating future cash flows, assets are grouped at the lowest level for which there is identifiable cash flows
that are largely independent of cash flows from other asset groups. In estimating future cash flows, the Company estimates the price that would
be received to sell an asset group in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Significant factors that impact
this price include the price of silver and zinc, and general market conditions for exploration companies, among other factors.
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Goodwill
Goodwill is the purchase premium after adjusting for the fair value of net assets acquired. The Company tests goodwill for impairment at the
reporting unit level at least annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the assets may be impaired. Goodwill
impairment tests require judgment, including the identification of reporting units, assignment of assets and liabilities to reporting units, assignment
of goodwill to reporting units, and determination of the fair value of each reporting unit. The Company performs its annual goodwill impairment tests
at April 30th of each fiscal year.
Income Taxes
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the "Tax Reform") was signed into law on December 22, 2017. The law includes significant changes to the
U.S. corporate income tax system, including a federal corporate rate reduction from 35% to 21%, limitations on the deductibility of interest expense
and executive compensation, and the transition of U.S. international taxation from a worldwide tax system to a territorial tax system. The law did
not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.
The Company follows the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred income tax assets and liabilities
are determined based on temporary differences between the tax basis and accounting basis of the assets and liabilities measured using tax rates
enacted at the balance sheet date. The Company recognizes the tax benefit from uncertain tax positions only if it is at least "more likely than not"
that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits
recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of
being realized upon settlement with the taxing authorities. This accounting standard also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification,
interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods and disclosure.
A valuation allowance is recorded against deferred tax assets if management does not believe that the Company has met the "more likely than
not" standard imposed by this guidance to allow recognition of such an asset. Management recorded a full valuation allowance at October 31,
2018 and 2017 against the deferred tax assets as it determined that future realization would not meet the "more likely than not" criteria.
Warrant Derivative liability
The Company classifies warrants with a Canadian Dollar ("$CDN") exercise price on its consolidated balance sheets as a derivative liability that is
fair valued at each reporting period subsequent to the initial issuance as the functional currency of Silver Bull is the U.S. dollar and the exercise
price of the warrants is the $CDN. The Company has used the Black-Scholes pricing model to fair value the warrants that do not have an
acceleration feature and has used the Monte Carlo valuation model to fair value the warrants that do have an acceleration feature. Determining the
appropriate fair-value model and calculating the fair value of warrants requires considerable judgment. Any change in the estimates used may
cause the value to be higher or lower than that reported. The estimated volatility of the Company's common stock at the date of issuance, and at
each subsequent reporting period, is based on the historical volatility adjusted to reflect the implicit discount to historical volatilities observed in the
prices of traded warrants. The risk-free interest rate is based on rates published by the government for bonds with a maturity similar to the
expected remaining life of the warrants at the valuation date. The expected life of the warrants is assumed to be equivalent to their remaining
contractual term. The dividend yield is expected to be none as the Company has not paid dividend nor does the Company anticipate paying any
dividend in the foreseeable future.
The derivatives warrants are not traded in an active market and the fair value is determined using valuation techniques. The estimates may be
significantly different from those recorded in the consolidated financial statements because of the use of judgment and the inherent uncertainty in
estimating the fair value of these instruments that are not quoted in an active market. All changes in the fair value are recorded in the consolidated
statement of operations and comprehensive loss each reporting period.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company uses the Black-Scholes pricing model as a method for determining the estimated fair value for all stock options awarded to
employees, officers, directors and consultants. The expected term of the options is based upon an evaluation of historical and expected future
exercise behavior. The risk-free interest rate is based on rates published by the government for bonds with a maturity similar to the expected
remaining life of the options at the valuation date. Volatility is determined based upon historical volatility of the Company's stock and adjusted if
future volatility is expected to vary from historical experience. The dividend yield is assumed to be none as the Company has not paid dividends
nor does the Company anticipate paying any dividends in the foreseeable future. The Company uses the graded vesting attribution method to
recognize compensation costs over the requisite service period. Stock options granted to consultants when the exercise price is in $CDN are
classified as stock option liability on the Company's consolidated balance sheets upon vesting.
The Company classifies cumulative compensation cost associated with options on subsidiary equity as additional paid-in capital until exercise.
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Loss per Share
Basic loss per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing net loss available to common shareholders by the weighted average
common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted loss per share reflects the potential dilution of securities that could share in the earnings of an
entity similar to fully diluted loss per share. Although there were stock options and warrants in the aggregate of 55,250,230 shares and
39,958,986 shares outstanding at October 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, they were not included in the calculation of loss per share because
they would have been considered anti-dilutive.
Foreign Currency Translation
During the years ended October 31, 2018 and 2017, the functional currency of Silver Bull Resources, Inc. and its subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar,
except for the former Gabonese subsidiary whose functional currency was the Central African franc ("$CFA").
During the years ended October 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company's Mexican operations' monetary assets and liabilities were translated into U.S.
dollars at the period-end exchange rate and non-monetary assets and liabilities were translated using the historical exchange rate. The
Company's Mexican operations' revenue and expenses were translated at the average exchange rate during the period except for depreciation of
office and mining equipment, costs of office and mining equipment sold and impairment of property concessions, all of which are translated using
the historical exchange rate. Foreign currency translation gains and losses of the Company's Mexican operations are included in the consolidated
statement of operations.
During the year ended October 31, 2017, assets and liabilities of the Company's Gabonese operations were translated into U.S. dollars at the
period-end exchange rate, and revenue and expenses were translated at the average exchange rate during the period. Exchange differences
arising on translation were disclosed as a separate component of stockholders' equity. Realized gains and losses from foreign currency
transactions were reflected in the results of operations. Upon the liquidation of African Resources, the Company reclassified a certain amount from
other comprehensive income to gain on the liquidation of a subsidiary in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
Accounting for Loss Contingencies and Legal Costs
From time to time, the Company is named as a defendant in legal actions arising from its normal business activities. The Company records an
accrual for the estimated loss from a loss contingency when information available prior to issuance of its financial statements indicates that it is
probable that a liability has been incurred at the date of the financial statements and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated.
Disclosure of a loss contingency is made by the Company if there is at least a reasonable possibility that a loss has been incurred, and either an
accrual has not been made or an exposure to loss exists in excess of the amount accrued. In cases where only disclosure of the loss contingency
is required, either the estimated loss or a range of estimated loss is disclosed or it is stated that an estimate cannot be made. Legal costs
incurred in connection with loss contingencies are considered period costs and accordingly are expensed in the period services are provided.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Adopted in the Year
Effective November 1, 2017, the Company adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board's ("FASB") Accounting Standards Update ("ASU")
2016-09, "Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting," which amends several aspects of the accounting for share-based
payment transactions, including income tax consequences, the classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and the classification on the
statement of cash flows. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or
cash flows and disclosures.
Effective as of November 1, 2017, the Company adopted the FASB's ASU 2015-17, "Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Income Taxes
(Topic 740)," which requires entities with a classified balance sheet to present all deferred tax assets and liabilities as noncurrent. The adoption of
this update did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07, "Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based
Payment Accounting," to include share-based payment transactions for acquiring goods and services from nonemployees. ASU 2018-07 simplifies
the accounting for nonemployee share-based payments, aligning it more closely with the accounting for employee awards. These changes
become effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning November 1, 2019. Early application is permitted. At this time, the Company has not
determined the effects of this update on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.
In February 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-05, "Other Income – Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic
610-20), Clarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance and Accounting for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets," which addresses the
transfer to noncustomers of nonfinancial assets or ownership interests in consolidated subsidiaries that do not constitute a business and the
contribution of nonfinancial assets that are not a business to a joint venture or other noncontrolled investee. These changes become effective for
the Company's fiscal year beginning November 1, 2018. At this time, the Company has not completed the assessment of the effects of this update
on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures. The Company's preliminary assessment has focused on
the assets of our subsidiaries involved in the Sierra Mojada Project and, based on our preliminary assessment, the Company does not expect this
standard to affect the Company's conclusion that the assets of our Sierra Mojada Project should not be derecognized at this time.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, "Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business," which clarifies the
definition of a business to assist entities in the evaluation of acquisitions and disposals of assets or businesses. If substantially all of the fair value
of the gross assets acquired is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or group of similar identifiable assets, the set is not considered a
business. These changes became effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning November 1, 2018. Although the subject of the standard may
be applicable to the Company's financial statements at the time of an acquisition or disposition, the standard change is to be applied prospectively
and, accordingly, is not expected to affect the Company's financial statements as of the effective date.
In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, "Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash," which requires entities to show the
changes in the total of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows. These changes
became effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning November 1, 2018. At this time, the Company does not expect this standard to affect the
Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, "Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash
Payments," which provides guidance on the presentation and classification of certain cash receipts and payments in the statement of cash flows.
These changes became effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning November 1, 2018. At this time, the Company does not expect this
standard to affect the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, "Leases," which will require lessees to recognize assets and liabilities for the rights and
obligations created by most leases on the balance sheet. These changes become effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning November 1,
2019. Modified retrospective adoption for all leases existing at, or entered into after, the date of initial application, is required with an option to use
certain transition relief. At this time, the Company has not determined the effects of this update on the Company's financial position, results of
operations or cash flows and disclosures.
In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, "Financial Instruments – Overall: Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and
Financial Liabilities," which (i) requires equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting, or those that result
in consolidation of the investee) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income, (ii) requires public business
entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes, (iii) requires separate
presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset, and (iv) eliminates the requirement for
public business entities to disclose the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for
financial instruments measured at amortized cost. These changes became effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning November 1, 2018.
At this time, the Company does not expect this standard to affect the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows and
disclosures.
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)," which has subsequently been amended to
update revenue guidance under the newly-created ASC 606. The new standard provides a five-step approach to be applied to all contracts with
customers and also requires expanded disclosures about revenue recognition. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, "Revenue from
Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date," which deferred the effective date of ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts
with Customers (Topic 606)" became effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning November 1, 2018. At this time, the Company does not
expect this standard to affect the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.
Other recent accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB (including its Emerging Issues Task Force) and the SEC did not or are not
expected to have a material impact on the Company's present or future consolidated financial statements.
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NOTE 3 – EARN-IN OPTION AGREEMENT
On June 1, 2018, the Company and its subsidiaries Minera Metalin and Contratistas entered into an Earn-In Option Agreement (the "Option
Agreement") with South32 International Investment Holdings Pty Ltd ("South32"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of South32 Limited (ASX/JSE/LSE:
S32), whereby South32 is able to obtain an option to purchase 70% of the shares of Minera Metalin and Contratistas (the "Option"), Minera
Metalin owns the Sierra Mojada Property located in Coahuila, Mexico (the "Sierra Mojada Project"), and Contratistas supplies labor for the Sierra
Mojada Project. Under the Option Agreement, South32 earns into the Option by funding a collaborative exploration program on the Sierra Mojada
Project. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Option Agreement, in order for South32 to earn and maintain its four-year
Option, South32 must have contributed to Minera Metalin for exploration of the Sierra Mojada Project at least $3 million by the end of Year 1, $6
million by the end of Year 2, $8 million by the end of Year 3 and $10 million by the end of Year 4 (the "Initial Funding"). Funding is made on a
quarterly basis based on the subsequent quarter's exploration budget. South32 may exercise the Option by contributing $100 million to Minera
Metalin (the "Subscription Payment"), less the amount of Initial Funding previously contributed by South32. The issuance of shares upon notice of
exercise of the Option by South32 is subject to antitrust approval by the Mexican government. If the full amount of the Subscription Payment is
advanced by South32 and the Option becomes exercisable and is exercised, the Company and South32 will be obligated to contribute funding to
Minera Metalin on a 30/70 pro rata basis. If South32 elects not to continue with the Option during the four-year option period, the Sierra Mojada
Project will remain 100% owned by the Company. The exploration program will be initially managed by the Company with South32 being able to
approve the exploration program funded by it. In June 2018, the Company received initial funding from South32 of $922,783. In December 2018,
the Company received the second payment of $309,000 from South32. As of October 31, 2018, $236,846 remains unspent. South32 is able to
terminate the Option Agreement at any time without penalty other than forfeiture of the Option. If the Option Agreement is terminated by South32
without cause or if South32 is unable to obtain antitrust authorization from the Mexican government, the Company is under no obligation to
reimburse South32 for amounts contributed under the Option Agreement.
Upon exercise of the Option, Minera Metalin and Contratistas are required to issue common shares to South32. Pursuant to the Option
Agreement, following exercise and until a decision has been made by the board of directors of Minera Metalin to develop and construct a mine on
the Sierra Mojada Project, each shareholder holding greater than or equal to 10% of the shares may withdraw as an owner in exchange for a 2%
net smelter royalty on products produced and sold from the Sierra Mojada Project. Any shareholder whose holdings are reduced to less than 10%
must surrender its interest in exchange for a 2% net smelter royalty.
The Company has determined the Option Agreement has not resulted in the transfer of control of the Sierra Mojada Project to South32. The
Company has also determined that the Option Agreement represents non-employee share-based compensation associated with the collaborative
exploration program undertaken by the parties. The compensation cost is expensed when the associated exploration activity occurs. The share-
based payments have been classified as equity instruments and valued based on the fair value of consideration received, as it is more reliably
measurable than the fair value of the equity interest. If the Option is exercised and shares are issued prior to a decision to develop a mine, such
shares would be classified as temporary equity as they would be contingently redeemable in exchange for a net smelter royalty under
circumstances not wholly in control of the Company or South32 and which are not currently probable.
No portion of the equity value has been classified as temporary equity as the option has no intrinsic value.
The combined carrying amount of the assets and liabilities of Minera Metalin and Contratistas (consolidated with their wholly-owned subsidiary)
are as follows at October 31, 2018:
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Value-added tax receivable, net
Other receivables
Prepaid expenses and deposits
Office and mining equipment, net
Property concessions
Total assets
Mexico
33,000
175,000
1,000
11,000
201,000
5,020,000
5,441,000
$
$
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Liabilities:
Accounts payable
Accrued liabilities and expenses
Payable to Silver Bull Resources, Inc. to be converted to equity upon exercise of the Option
$
Total liabilities
4,000
319,000
3,640,000
3,963,000
Net advances and investment in the Company's Mexican subsidiaries
$
1,478,000
In addition, at October 31, 2018, Silver Bull Resources, Inc. holds $224,000 of cash received from South32, which is to be contributed to the
capital of the Mexican subsidiaries as required for exploration. Cash received from South32 is required to be used to further exploration of Sierra
Mojada.
The Company's maximum exposure to loss at October 31, 2018 is $5,118,000, which includes the carrying value of the VIEs' net assets excluding
the payable to Silver Bull Resources, Inc.
NOTE 4 – VALUE-ADDED TAX RECEIVABLE
Value-added tax ("VAT") receivable relates to VAT paid in Mexico. The Company estimates net VAT of $175,020 will be received within 12
months of the balance sheet date. The allowance for uncollectible VAT taxes was estimated by management based upon a number of factors,
including the length of time the returns have been outstanding, responses received from tax authorities, general economic conditions in Mexico
and estimated net recovery after commissions. During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2017, a recovery of VAT originating from Gabon of
$52,951 and Mexico of $17,030 has been recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
A summary of the changes in the allowance for uncollectible VAT taxes related to Mexico for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2018 and 2017 is
as follows:
Allowance for uncollectible VAT taxes – October 31, 2016
Recovery of uncollectible VAT Taxes
Write-off VAT receivable
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Allowance for uncollectible VAT taxes – October 31, 2017
Provision for uncollectible VAT Taxes
Write-off VAT receivable
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Allowance for uncollectible VAT taxes – October 31, 2018
$
$
88,283
(17,030)
(2,312)
(1,212)
67,729
37,457
(3,440)
(3,332)
98,414
NOTE 5 – OFFICE AND MINING EQUIPMENT
The following is a summary of the Company's office and mining equipment at October 31, 2018 and October 31, 2017:
Mining equipment
Vehicles
Buildings and structures
Computer equipment and software
Well equipment
Office equipment
Less: Accumulated depreciation
Office and mining equipment, net
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October 31,
2018
2017
$
$
358,513 $
73,287
185,724
74,236
39,637
47,597
778,994
(577,508)
201,486 $
358,513
53,451
185,724
74,236
39,637
47,597
759,158
(550,403)
208,755
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NOTE 6 – PROPERTY CONCESSIONS
The following is a summary of the Company's property concessions in Sierra Mojada, Mexico as at October 31, 2018 and 2017:
Property Concessions – October 31, 2017
Acquisitions
Property Concessions – October 31, 2018
$
$
5,004,386
15,541
5,019,927
NOTE 7 – GOODWILL
Goodwill represents the excess, at the date of acquisition, of the purchase price of the business acquired over the fair value of the net tangible and
intangible assets acquired. On April 30, 2018, the Company elected to perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely
than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. Based on this assessment, management determined it is not more
likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount.
The following is a summary of the Company's goodwill balance as at October 31, 2018 and 2017:
Goodwill – October 31, 2018 and 2017
$
2,058,031
NOTE 8 – COMMON STOCK
On July 25 and August 20, 2018, the Company completed a two tranche private placement for 29,141,872 units at a purchase price of $0.13 per
unit (the "$0.13 Unit") for gross proceeds of $3,788,443. Each $0.13 Unit consists of one share of the Company's common stock and one half of
one common stock purchase warrant (the "$0.13 Warrant"). Each full $0.13 Warrant entitles the holder thereof to acquire one share of common
stock at a price of $0.16 for a period of 24 months from the closing of the private placement. The Company paid a 7% finder's fee totaling
$224,110 to agents with respect to certain purchasers who were introduced by these agents. In addition, the agents received 1,231,374 non-
transferable warrants (the "2018 Agent's Warrants"). Each 2018 Agent's Warrant entitles an agent to acquire one share of common stock at a price
of $0.14 for a period of 24 months from the closing of the private placement. The fair value of the 2018 Agent's Warrants was determined to be
$26,165 (Note 10), and the Company incurred other offering costs of $93,541.
On June 6, 2018, 43,750 warrants to acquire 43,750 shares of common stock were exercised at an exercise price of $CDN 0.10 per share of
common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of $3,388 ($CDN 4,375).
On May 28, 2018, 292,250 warrants to acquire 292,250 shares of common stock were exercised at an exercise price of $CDN 0.10 per share of
common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of $22,479 ($CDN 29,225).
On May 7, 2018, 125,000 warrants to acquire 125,000 shares of common stock were exercised at an exercise price of $CDN 0.13 per share of
common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of $12,632 ($CDN 16,250).
On May 7, 2018, 526,000 warrants to acquire 526,000 shares of common stock were exercised at an exercise price of $CDN 0.10 per share of
common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of $40,889 ($CDN 52,600).
On April 4, 2018, 625,000 warrants to acquire 625,000 shares of common stock were exercised at an exercise price of $CDN 0.13 per share of
common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of $63,432 ($CDN 81,250).
On March 29, 2018, 1,000,000 warrants to acquire 1,000,000 shares of common stock were exercised at an exercise price of $CDN 0.13 per
share of common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of $100,822 ($CDN 130,000).
On March 28, 2018, 8,750 warrants to acquire 8,750 shares of common stock were exercised at an exercise price of $CDN 0.10 per share of
common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of $678 ($CDN 875).
On March 15, 2018, 1,025,000 warrants to acquire 1,025,000 shares of common stock were exercised at an exercise price of $CDN 0.13 per
share of common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of $102,248 ($CDN 133,250).
On March 14, 2018, 250,000 warrants to acquire 250,000 shares of common stock were exercised at an exercise price of $CDN 0.13 per share of
common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of $25,108 ($CDN 32,500).
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On March 8, 2018, 974,500 warrants to acquire 974,500 shares of common stock were exercised at an exercise price of $CDN 0.13 per share of
common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of $98,000 ($CDN 126,685).
On February 20, 2018, 8,750 warrants to acquire 8,750 shares of common stock were exercised at an exercise price of $CDN 0.10 per share of
common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of $693 ($CDN 875).
On February 20, 2018, 250,000 warrants to acquire 250,000 shares of common stock were exercised at an exercise price of $CDN 0.13 per share
of common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of $25,749 ($CDN 32,500).
On February 16, 2018, 250,000 warrants to acquire 250,000 shares of common stock were exercised at an exercise price of $CDN 0.13 per share
of common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of $25,917 ($CDN 32,500).
On February 13, 2018, 178,000 warrants to acquire 178,000 shares of common stock were exercised at an exercise price of $CDN 0.13 per share
of common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of $18,365 ($CDN 23,140).
On January 29, 2018, 21,875 warrants to acquire 21,875 shares of common stock were exercised at an exercise price of $CDN 0.10 per share of
common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of $1,773 ($CDN 2,188).
On January 22, 2018, 62,500 warrants to acquire 62,500 shares of common stock were exercised at an exercise price of $CDN 0.13 per share of
common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of $6,522 ($CDN 8,125).
On January 15, 2018, 625,000 warrants to acquire 625,000 shares of common stock were exercised at an exercise price of $CDN 0.13 per share
of common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of $65,408 ($CDN 81,250).
On January 8, 2018, 200,000 warrants to acquire 200,000 shares of common stock were exercised at an exercise price of $CDN 0.13 per share of
common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of $20,931 ($CDN 26,000).
The Company incurred costs of $1,128 related to the warrant exercises in the year ended October 31, 2018.
On July 10 and August 3, 2017, the Company completed a two tranche private placement for 21,365,000 units at a purchase price of $CDN 0.08
per unit (the "$CDN 0.08 Unit") for gross proceeds of $1,330,976 ($CDN 1,709,200). Each $CDN 0.08 Unit consists of one share of the
Company's common stock and one warrant (the "$CDN 0.08 Warrant"). Each $CDN 0.08 Warrant entitles the holder thereof to acquire one share
of common stock at a price of $CDN 0.13 for a period of 24 months from the closing of the private placement. The Company paid a 7% finder's fee
totaling $78,169 to agents with respect to certain purchasers who were introduced by these agents. In addition, the agents received 1,259,300
non-transferable warrants (the "2017 Agent's Warrants"). Each 2017 Agent's Warrant entitles an agent to acquire one share of common stock at a
price of $CDN 0.10 for a period of 24 months from the closing of the private placement. The fair value of the 2017 Agent's Warrants was
determined to be $12,967 (Note 10), and the Company incurred other offering costs of $92,910. Of these costs $18,819 is included in warrant
issuance costs in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
NOTE 9 – STOCK OPTIONS
The Company has one stock option plan, the 2010 Stock Option and Stock Bonus Plan, as amended (the "2010 Plan"). Under the 2010 Plan, the
lesser of (i) 30,000,000 shares or (ii) 10% of the total shares outstanding are reserved for issuance upon the exercise of options or the grant of
stock bonuses.
Options are typically granted with an exercise price equal to the closing market price of the Company's stock at the date of grant, have a graded
vesting schedule over approximately one to two years and have a contractual term of five years.
A summary of the range of assumptions used to value stock options granted for the years ended October 31, 2018 and 2017 are as follows:
Options
Expected volatility
Risk-free interest rate
Dividend yield
Expected term (in years)
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October 31,
2018
2017
40% – 87%
1.94% – 2.60%
—
2.50 – 5.00
78% – 87%
1.35% – 1.56%
—
2.50 – 3.50
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During the year ended October 31, 2018, the Company granted options to acquire 350,000 shares of common stock with an exercise price of
$CDN 0.215 per share and 7,825,000 options to acquire shares of common stock with an exercise price of $CDN 0.13 per share. No options were
exercised during the year ended October 31, 2018. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of the stock options granted was $0.06 per share.
During the year ended October 31, 2017, the Company granted options to acquire 4,075,000 shares of common stock with a weighted-average
grant-date fair value of $0.05 per share and an exercise price of $CDN 0.125 per share. No options were exercised during the year ended October
31, 2017.
The following is a summary of stock option activity for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2018 and 2017:
Options
Outstanding at October 31, 2016
Granted
Expired
Cancelled
Outstanding at October 31, 2017
Granted
Expired
Outstanding at October 31, 2018
Exercisable at October 31, 2018
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
0.28
0.09
0.52
2.18
0.16
0.10
0.40
0.11
Shares
11,517,858
4,075,000
(2,770,000)
(28,572)
12,794,286
8,175,000
(2,019,286)
18,950,000 $
12,375,000 $
0.12
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
2.66
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
227,891
$
2.98
$
110,622
3.48
3.24
$
$
429,158
323,930
The Company recognized stock-based compensation costs for stock options of $245,629 and $152,349 for the fiscal years ended October 31,
2018 and 2017, respectively. As of October 31, 2018, there remains $283,807 of total unrecognized compensation expense, which is expected to
be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.7 years.
Summarized information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at October 31, 2018 is as follows:
Options Outstanding
Options Exercisable
Exercise Price
0.06
0.10
0.16
0.19 – 0.26
0.06 – 0.26
$
$
Number
Outstanding
4,075,000
11,900,000
350,000
2,625,000
18,950,000
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
(Years)
2.32
4.39
4.30
1.06
3.48
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
0.06
0.10
0.16
0.25
0.11
$
$
Number
Exercisable
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
0.06
0.10
0.16
0.25
0.12
4,075,000 $
5,325,000
350,000
2,625,000
12,375,000 $
Stock options granted to consultants with a $CDN exercise price are classified as a stock option liability on the Company's consolidated balance
sheets upon vesting. The following is a summary of the Company's stock option liability at October 31, 2018 and October 31, 2017:
Stock option liability at October 31, 2016
Reclassification from additional paid-in capital
Change in fair value of stock option liability
Stock option liability at October 31, 2017
Reclassification from additional paid-in capital
Change in fair value of stock option liability
Stock option liability at October 31, 2018
$
$
$
—
12,115
(6,921)
5,194
28,111
(8,189)
25,116
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NOTE 10 – WARRANTS
A summary of warrant activity for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2018 and 2017 is as follows:
Warrants
Outstanding at October 31, 2016
Issued in the $CDN 0.08 Unit private placement (Note 8)
Agent's Warrants (Note 8)
Outstanding and exercisable at October 31, 2017
Issued in the $0.13 Unit private placement (Note 8)
Agent's Warrants (Note 8)
Expired
Exercised
Outstanding and exercisable at October 31, 2018
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
0.12
0.10
0.08
0.10
0.16
0.14
0.15
0.10
0.13
Shares
4,540,400 $
21,365,000 $
1,259,300
27,164,700 $
14,570,931 $
1,231,374 $
(200,400) $
(6,466,375) $
36,300,230 $
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
2.67
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
—
$
1.70
$
9,769
1.16
$
254,068
During the year ended October 31, 2018, the Company issued 14,570,931 warrants with an exercise price of $0.16 in connection with the $0.13
Unit private placement and issued 1,231,374 compensation warrants to agents with an exercise price of $0.14 (Note 8). The fair value of the 2018
Agent's Warrants was determined to be $26,165 based on the Black-Scholes pricing model using a risk-free interest rate of 2.8% - 2.9%, expected
volatility of 39% - 45%, a dividend yield of 0%, and a contractual term of two years.
Warrants exercised during the year ended October 31, 2018 are discussed in Note 8.
The warrants exercised during the year end October 31, 2018 had an intrinsic value of $447,185.
During the year ended October 31, 2017, the Company issued 21,365,000 warrants with an exercise price of $CDN 0.13 in connection with the
$CDN 0.08 Unit private placement and issued 1,259,300 compensation warrants to agents with an exercise price of $CDN 0.10 (Note 8). The fair
value of the warrants issued on the date of issuance in the $CDN 0.08 Unit private placement was determined to be $139,423 based on the Black-
Scholes pricing model. The fair value of the 2017 Agent's Warrants on the date of issuance was determined to be $12,967 based on the Black-
Scholes pricing model.
No warrants were exercised during the year ended October 31, 2017.
Summarized information about warrants outstanding and exercisable at October 31, 2018 is as follows:
Exercise Price
0.08
0.10
0.12
0.14
0.16
0.08 – 0.16
$
$
Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable
Number
Outstanding
Weighted Average
Remaining Contractual
Life (Years)
357,925
15,800,000
4,340,000
1,231,374
14,570,931
36,300,230
0.69
0.70
0.72
1.75
1.75
1.16
$
Weighted Average Exercise
Price
0.08
0.10
0.12
0.14
0.16
0.13
$
If the closing price of the common stock on the TSX is higher than $CDN 0.30 for 20 consecutive trading days, then on the 20th consecutive
trading day (the "Acceleration Trigger Date") the expiry date of the above $0.12 warrants may be accelerated to the 20th trading day after the
Acceleration Trigger Date by the issuance, within three trading days of the Acceleration Trigger Date, of a news release announcing such
acceleration.
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The Company's warrants with a $CDN exercise price have been recognized as a derivative liability. The following is a summary of the Company's
warrant derivative liability at October 31, 2018 and October 31, 2017:
Warrant derivative liability at October 31, 2016
Reclassification from additional paid-in capital
Warrants issued in $CDN 0.08 Unit private placement
Agent's warrants issued in $CDN 0.08 Unit private placement
Change in fair value of warrant derivative liability
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Warrant derivative liability at October 31, 2017
Change in fair value of warrant derivative liability
Reclassification to additional paid-in capital upon exercise of warrants
Warrant derivative liability at October 31, 2018
NOTE 11 – TAX REFORM AND INCOME TAXES
Provision for Taxes
$
$
$
—
94,143
139,423
12,967
100,020
(4,836)
341,717
510,968
(447,185)
405,500
The Tax Reform was signed into law on December 22, 2017. The law includes significant changes to the U.S. corporate income tax system,
including a Federal corporate rate reduction from 35% to 21%, limitations on the deductibility of interest expense and executive compensation, and
the transition of U.S. international taxation from a worldwide tax system to a territorial tax system. The Tax Reform requires the Company to use a
blended statutory tax rate of 23% for the year ended October 31, 2018.
The Company files a United States federal income tax return and a Canadian branch return on a fiscal year-end basis and files Mexican income
tax returns for its three Mexican subsidiaries on a calendar year-end basis. The Company and two of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Minera
Metalin and Minas, have not generated taxable income since inception. Contratistas, another wholly-owned Mexican subsidiary, has historically
generated taxable income based upon intercompany fees billed to Minera Metalin on the services it provides.
On April 16, 2010, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company was merged with and into Dome, resulting in Dome becoming a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company. Dome, a Delaware corporation, files a tax return in the United States as part of the Company's consolidated tax
return.
The components of loss before income taxes were as follows:
United States
Foreign
Loss before income taxes
The components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:
Current tax expense
Deferred tax expense
For the year ended
October 31,
2018
(2,228,000) $
(1,288,000)
(3,516,000) $
2017
(1,339,000)
(713,000)
(2,052,000)
For the year ended
October 31,
2018
2017
3,718 $
—
3,718 $
1,867
—
1,867
$
$
$
$
The Company's provision for income taxes for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2018 consisted of a tax expense of $3,718 related to a provision
for income taxes for Contratistas and the Silver Bull Canadian branch return for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2018.
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The reconciliation of the provision for income taxes computed at the U.S. statutory rate to the provision for income tax as shown in the statement of
operations and comprehensive loss is as follows:
Income tax benefit calculated at U.S. federal income tax rate
$
(808,000) $
(718,000)
For the year ended
October 31,
2018
2017
Differences arising from:
Other permanent differences
Differences due to foreign income tax rates
Adjustment to prior year taxes
Inflation adjustment foreign net operating loss
Foreign currency fluctuations
(Decrease) increase in valuation allowance
Re-measurement of deferred tax assets at 21%
Net operation loss carry forwards expiration - United States
Net operation loss carry forwards expiration - Mexico
Other
Net income tax provision
The components of the deferred tax assets at October 31, 2018 and 2017 were as follows:
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carry forwards – U.S.
Net capital loss carry forwards – U.S.
Net operating loss carry forwards – Mexico
Stock-based compensation – U.S.
Exploration costs
Other – United States
Other – Mexico
Total net deferred tax assets
Less: valuation allowance
Net deferred tax asset
207,000
(81,000)
68,000
(375,000)
417,000
(4,810,000)
4,767,000
99,000
520,000
—
4,000 $
130,000
43,000
(77,000)
(422,000)
115,000
353,000
—
—
565,000
13,000
2,000
October 31,
2018
2017
7,232,000 $
62,000
7,736,000
7,000
295,000
26,000
19,000
15,377,000
(15,377,000)
— $
11,766,000
103,000
8,111,000
11,000
122,000
36,000
38,000
20,187,000
(20,187,000)
—
$
$
$
At October 31, 2018, the Company has U.S. net operating loss carry-forwards of approximately $34 million that expire in the years 2019 through
2038. The Company has U.S net capital loss carry-forwards of approximately $0.3 million that expire in the year 2020. The Company has
approximately $26 million of net operating loss carry-forwards in Mexico that expire in the years 2019 through 2028.
The valuation allowance for deferred tax assets of $15.4 and $20.2 million at October 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, relates principally to the
uncertainty of the utilization of certain deferred tax assets, primarily net operating loss carry forwards in various tax jurisdictions. The decrease in
deferred tax assets prior to valuation allowance was primarily due to applying a 21% enacted federal tax rates at October 31, 2018 compared to
35% at October 31, 2017 for U.S. balances. The Company continually assesses both positive and negative evidence to determine whether it is
more likely than not that the deferred tax assets can be realized prior to their expiration. Based on the Company's assessment, it has determined
that the deferred tax assets are not currently realizable.
Net Operating Loss Carry Forward Limitation
The Tax Reform Act of 1986 contains provisions that limit the utilization of net operating loss and tax credit carry forwards if there has been a
change in ownership as described in Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. As a result of the Dome merger in April 2010, substantial
changes in the Company's ownership have occurred that may limit or reduce the amount of net operating loss carry forwards that the Company
could utilize in the future to offset taxable income. The Company has not completed a detailed Section 382 study at this time to determine what
impact, if any, that ownership change may have had on its operating loss carry forwards. In each period since its inception, the Company has
recorded a valuation allowance for the full amount of its deferred tax assets, as the realization of the deferred tax asset is uncertain. As a result,
the Company has not recognized any federal or state income tax benefit in its consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss.
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Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
During the fiscal years ended October 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company has not identified any unrecognized tax benefits or had any additions or
reductions in tax positions and therefore a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is not presented.
The Company does not have any unrecognized tax benefits as of October 31, 2018, and accordingly the Company's effective tax rate will not be
materially affected by unrecognized tax benefits.
The following tax years remain open to examination by the Company's principal tax jurisdictions:
United States:
Mexico:
Canada:
2014 and all following years
2013 and all following years
2014 and all following years
The Company has not identified any uncertain tax position for which it is reasonably possible that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefit will
significantly increase or decrease within the next 12 months.
The Company's policy is to classify tax related interest and penalties as income tax expense. There is no interest or penalties estimated on the
underpayment of income taxes as a result of unrecognized tax benefits.
NOTE 12 – FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Fair Value Measurements
All financial assets and financial liabilities are recorded at fair value on initial recognition. Transaction costs are expensed when they are incurred,
unless they are directly attributable to the acquisition of financial assets or the assumption of liabilities carried at amortized cost, in which case the
transaction costs adjust the carrying amount.
The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or
liabilities;
Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full
term of the asset or liability; and
Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable
(supported by little or no market activity).
Under fair value accounting, assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value
measurement. The Company's financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable, stock option liability and warrant
derivative liability.
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents and accounts payable approximate fair value at October 31, 2018 and 2017 due to the short
maturities of these financial instruments.
Derivative liability
The Company classifies warrants with a $CDN exercise price on its consolidated balance sheets as a derivative liability that is fair valued at each
reporting period subsequent to the initial issuance as the functional currency of Silver Bull is the U.S. dollar. The Company has used the Black-
Scholes pricing model to determine the fair value of the warrants that do not have an acceleration feature and has used the Monte Carlo valuation
model to determine the fair value of the warrants that do have an acceleration feature (Note 10). Determining the appropriate fair-value model and
calculating the fair value of warrants requires considerable judgment. Any change in the estimates used may cause the value to be higher or lower
than that reported. The estimated volatility of the Company's common stock at the date of issuance, and at each subsequent reporting period, is
based on the historical volatility adjusted to reflect the implicit discount to historical volatilities observed in the prices of traded warrants. The risk-
free interest rate is based on rates published by the government for bonds with a maturity similar to the expected remaining life of the warrants at
the valuation date. The expected life of the warrants is assumed to be equivalent to their remaining contractual term. The dividend yield is
expected to be none as the Company has not paid dividends nor does the Company anticipate paying a dividend in the foreseeable future.
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The Company reclassifies stock options granted to consultants with a $CDN exercise price on its consolidated balance sheets upon vesting as a
stock option liability that is fair valued at each reporting period subsequent to reclassification as the functional currency of Silver Bull is the U.S.
dollar. The Company has used the Black-Scholes pricing model to fair value these stock options. Determining the appropriate fair-value model and
calculating the fair value of these stock options requires considerable judgment. Any change in the estimates used may cause the value to be
higher or lower than that reported. The estimated volatility of the Company's common stock at the date of reclassification, and at each subsequent
reporting period, is based on the historical volatility of the Company's common stock and adjusted if future volatility is expected to vary from
historical experience. The risk-free interest rate is based on rates published by the government for bonds with a maturity similar to the expected
remaining life of the options at the valuation date. The expected life of the options is based upon historical and expected future exercise behavior.
The dividend yield is expected to be none as the Company has not paid dividends nor does the Company anticipate paying any dividend in the
foreseeable future.
The derivatives warrants are not traded in an active market and the fair value is determined using valuation techniques. The estimates may be
significantly different from those recorded in the consolidated financial statements because of the use of judgment and the inherent uncertainty in
estimating the fair value of these instruments that are not quoted in an active market. All changes in the fair value are recorded in the consolidated
statement of operations and comprehensive loss each reporting period. These are considered to be a Level 3 financial instrument.
The Company has the following liabilities under the fair value hierarchy:
Liability
Level 1
October 31, 2018
Level 2
Level 3
$
$
— $
— $
— $
— $
25,116
405,500
Stock option liability
Warrant derivative liability
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk that the counterparty to a financial instrument will cause a financial loss for the Company by failing to discharge its
obligations. To mitigate exposure to credit risk on financial assets, the Company has established policies to ensure liquidity of funds and ensure
that counterparties demonstrate minimum acceptable credit worthiness.
The Company maintains its U.S. dollar and $CDN cash and cash equivalents in bank and demand deposit accounts with major financial
institutions with high credit standings. Cash deposits held in the United States are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC")
for up to $250,000 and $CDN cash deposits held in Canada are insured by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation ("CDIC") for up to $CDN
100,000. Certain United States and Canadian bank accounts held by the Company exceed these federally insured limits or are uninsured as they
related to U.S. dollar deposits held in Canadian financial institutions. As of October 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company's cash and cash equivalent
balances held in United States and Canadian financial institutions included $2,919,461 and $578,773 respectively, which was not insured by the
FDIC or CDIC. The Company has not experienced any losses on such accounts and management believes that using major financial institutions
with high credit ratings mitigates the credit risk in cash and cash equivalents.
The Company also maintains cash in bank accounts in Mexico. These accounts are denominated in the local currency and are considered
uninsured. As of October 31, 2018 and 2017, the U.S. dollar equivalent balance for these accounts was $32,668 and $25,408, respectively.
Interest Rate Risk
The Company holds substantially all of the Company's cash and cash equivalents in bank and demand deposit accounts with major financial
institutions. The interest rates received on these balances may fluctuate with changes in economic conditions. Based on the average cash and
cash equivalent balances during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2018, a 1% decrease in interest rates would have resulted in a reduction in
interest income for the period of approximately $4,065.
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk
The Company is not subject to any material market risk related to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.
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NOTE 13 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Compliance with Environmental Regulations
The Company's exploration activities are subject to laws and regulations controlling not only the exploration and mining of mineral properties, but
also the effect of such activities on the environment. Compliance with such laws and regulations may necessitate additional capital outlays or
affect the economics of a project, and cause changes or delays in the Company's activities.
Property Concessions Mexico
To properly maintain property concessions in Mexico, the Company is required to pay a semi-annual fee to the Mexican government and complete
annual assessment work.
Royalty
The Company has agreed to pay a 2% net smelter return royalty on certain property concessions within the Sierra Mojada Property based on the
revenue generated from production. Total payments under this royalty are limited to $6.875 million (the "Royalty"). To date no royalties have been
paid.
Litigation and Claims
On May 20, 2014, a cooperative named Sociedad Cooperativa de Exploración Minera Mineros Norteños, S.C.L. ("Mineros Norteños") filed an
action in the Local First Civil Court in the District of Morelos, State of Chihuahua, Mexico, against the Company's subsidiary, Minera Metalin,
claiming that Minera Metalin breached an agreement regarding the development of the Sierra Mojada Property. Mineros Norteños sought
payment of the Royalty, including interest at a rate of 6% per annum since August 30, 2004, even though no revenue has been produced from the
applicable mining concessions. It also sought payment of wages to the cooperative's members since August 30, 2004, even though none of the
individuals were hired or performed work for Minera Metalin under this agreement and Minera Metalin did not commit to hiring them. On January
19, 2015, the case was moved to the Third District Court (of federal jurisdiction). On October 4, 2017, the court ruled that Mineros Norteños was
time barred from bringing the case. On October 19, 2017, Mineros Norteños appealed this ruling. The Company and the Company's Mexican legal
counsel believe that it is unlikely that the court's ruling will be overturned. The Company has not accrued any amounts in its consolidated financial
statements with respect to this claim.
On February 15, 2016, Messrs. Jaime Valdez Farias and Maria Asuncion Perez Alonso (collectively, "Valdez") filed an action before the Local First
Civil Court of Torreon, State of Coahuila, Mexico, against the Company's subsidiary, Minera Metalin, claiming that Minera Metalin had breached
an agreement regarding the development of the Sierra Mojada Property. Valdez sought payment in the amount of $5.9 million for the alleged
breach of the agreement. On April 28, 2016, Minera Metalin filed its response to the complaint, asserting various defenses, including that Minera
Metalin terminated the agreement before the payment obligations arose and that certain conditions precedent to such payment obligations were
never satisfied by Valdez. The Company and the Company's Mexican legal counsel asserted all applicable defenses. In May 2017, a final
judgment was entered, finding for the Company (the defendant) and acquitting the Company of all of the plaintiff's claims and demands. The
Company did not accrue any amounts in its consolidated financial statements with respect to this claim.
From time to time, the Company is involved in other disputes, claims, proceedings and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business.
The Company intends to vigorously defend all claims against the Company, and pursue its full legal rights in cases where the Company has been
harmed. Although the ultimate outcome of these proceedings cannot be accurately predicted due to the inherent uncertainty of litigation, in the
opinion of management, based upon current information, no other currently pending or overtly threatened proceeding is expected to have a
material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition or results of operations.
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NOTE 14 – SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company operates in a single reportable segment: the exploration of mineral property interests. The Company has mineral property interests
in Sierra Mojada, Mexico.
Geographic information is approximately as follows:
Net loss
Mexico
Canada
Gabon
Net Loss
For the Year Ended
October 31,
2018
2017
$
$
(1,292,000) $
(2,228,000)
-
(3,520,000) $
(928,000)
(1,339,000)
213,000
(2,054,000)
The following table details the allocation of assets included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet at October 31, 2018:
Cash and cash equivalents
Value-added tax receivable, net
Other receivables
Prepaid expenses and deposits
Office and mining equipment, net
Property concessions
Goodwill
Canada
Mexico
Total
2,993,000 $
-
11,000
226,000
-
-
-
3,230,000 $
33,000 $ 3,026,000
175,000
175,000
12,000
1,000
237,000
11,000
202,000
202,000
5,020,000
5,020,000
2,058,000
2,058,000
7,500,000 $ 10,730,000
$
$
The following table details allocation of assets included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at October 31, 2017:
Cash and cash equivalents
Value-added tax receivable, net
Other receivables
Prepaid expenses and deposits
Office and mining equipment, net
Property concessions
Goodwill
Canada
Mexico
Total
657,000 $
-
4,000
102,000
-
-
-
763,000 $
682,000
25,000 $
157,000
157,000
5,000
1,000
117,000
15,000
209,000
209,000
5,004,000
5,004,000
2,058,000
2,058,000
7,469,000 $ 8,232,000
$
$
The Company has significant assets in Coahuila, Mexico. Although Mexico is generally considered economically stable, it is always possible that
unanticipated events in Mexico could disrupt the Company's operations. The Mexican government does not require foreign entities to maintain
cash reserves in Mexico.
The following table details the allocation of exploration and property holding costs for the exploration properties:
Exploration and property holding costs for the year
Mexico Sierra Mojada
Gabon Mitzic
For the Year Ended
October 31,
2018
(1,241,000) $
-
(1,241,000) $
2017
(944,000)
31,000
(913,000)
$
$
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Exhibit 21.1
SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT
We currently conduct our operations through subsidiaries. The names and ownership structure of our subsidiaries as of January 16, 2019
are set forth in the chart below:
Name
Metalline, Inc. ("Metalline")
Contratistas de Sierra Mojada S.A. de C.V.
("Contratistas")
Minera Metalin S.A. de C.V. ("Minera Metalin")
Minas de Coahuila SBR S.A. de C.V.
Dome Ventures Corporation ("Dome")
Dome Asia Inc.
Dome Minerals Nigeria Limited
Jurisdiction of Incorporation or
Organization
Colorado, USA
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Delaware, USA
British Virgin Islands
Nigeria
Ownership Percentage
100% by Silver Bull
98% by Silver Bull and 2% by Metalline (1)
99.998% by Silver Bull and 0.002% by Metalline (1)
100% by Minera Metalin S.A. de C.V.
100% by Silver Bull
100% by Dome
99.99% by Dome Asia Inc.
Pursuant to that certain earn-in option agreement (the "Option Agreement"), dated June 1, 2018, among the Company, Minera Metalin,
(1)
Contratistas, and South32 International Investment Holdings Pty Ltd ("South32"), a wholly owned subsidiary of South32 Limited (ASX/JSE/LSE:
S32), South32 is able to obtain an option to purchase 70% of the equity of Minera Metalin and Contratistas (the "Option"), and oversee the
mineral exploration of Minera Metalin's Sierra Mojada property located in Coahuila, Mexico (the "Sierra Mojada Project"). The Option Agreement
provides that, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Option Agreement, in order for South32 to maintain its Option,
South32 must contribute to Minera Metalin a minimum of $10 million in tranches over the first four years of the Option for the Sierra Mojada
Project funding (the "Initial Funding"). South32 may exercise the Option at any time by contributing $100 million to Minera Metalin (the
"Subscription Payment"), less the amount of Initial Funding previously contributed by South32. Once the full amount of the Subscription Payment
is advanced by South32 and the Option is exercised, the Company and South32 will be obligated to contribute funding to Minera Metalin on a
30/70 pro rata basis. If South32 elects not to continue with the Sierra Mojada Project during the four-year option period, the Sierra Mojada
Project will remain 100% owned by the Company. The exploration program will be initially managed by the Company.
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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-1 (File Nos. 333-214228, 333-221459, and
333-227465), as amended, and Form S-8 (File Nos. 333‑171723, 333-180142, 333‑214229, and 333-221460) of Silver Bull Resources, Inc. of our
report dated January 16, 2019 relating to the audit of the consolidated financial statements, which appears in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended October 31, 2018.
Exhibit 23.1
/s/ Smythe LLP
Smythe LLP
Chartered Professional Accountants
Vancouver, Canada
January 16, 2019
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CONSENT OF ARCHER, CATHRO & ASSOCIATES (1981) LIMITED
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of any mineralized material and other analyses performed by us in our capacity as an
independent consultant to Silver Bull Resources, Inc. (the "Company"), which are set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended October 31, 2018, in the Company's Registration Statements on Form S-1 (File Nos. 333-214228, 333-221459, and 333-227465), as
amended, and Form S-8 (File Nos. 333‑171723, 333-180142, 333‑214229, and 333-221460), or in any prospectuses or amendments or
supplements thereto. We also consent to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in such Registration Statements and any related
amendments or prospectuses.
Exhibit 23.2
Date: January 16, 2019
ARCHER, CATHRO & ASSOCIATES (1981) LIMITED
By:
/s/ Matthew Dumala
Name: Matthew Dumala, P.Eng.
Title: Partner and Senior Engineer
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CERTIFICATION OF CEO PURSUANT TO EXCHANGE ACT RULES 13a-14 AND 15d-14,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
Exhibit 31.1
I, Timothy Barry, certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Silver Bull Resources, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make
the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered
by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects
the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined
in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and
15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our
supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by
others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our
supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for
external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most
recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely
to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting,
to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are
reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal
control over financial reporting.
Dated: January 16, 2019
By:
/s/ Timothy Barry
Timothy Barry, President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principle Executive Officer)
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CERTIFICATION OF CFO PURSUANT TO EXCHANGE ACT RULES 13a-14 AND 15d-14,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
Exhibit 31.2
I, Sean Fallis, certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Silver Bull Resources, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make
the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered
by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects
the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined
in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and
15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our
supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by
others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our
supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for
external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most
recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely
to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting,
to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are
reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal
control over financial reporting.
Dated: January 16, 2019
By:
/s/ Sean Fallis
Sean Fallis, Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Accounting and Financial Officer)
EDGAR Stream is a copyright of Issuer Direct Corporation, all rights reserved.
EDGAR Stream is a copyright of Issuer Direct Corporation, all rights reserved.
EDGAR Stream is a copyright of Issuer Direct Corporation, all rights reserved.
CERTIFICATION OF CEO PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
Exhibit 32.1
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code), the undersigned
officer of Silver Bull Resources, Inc. (the "Company") does hereby certify with respect to the Annual Report of the Company on Form 10-K for the
period ended October 31, 2018 (the "Report") that:
1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Dated: January 16, 2019
By:
/s/ Timothy Barry
Timothy Barry, President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principle Executive Officer)
The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of
Title 18 of the United States Code). It shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C.
Section 78r) or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. It shall also not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except to the extent that the Company specifically
incorporates it by reference.
EDGAR Stream is a copyright of Issuer Direct Corporation, all rights reserved.
CERTIFICATION OF CFO PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
Exhibit 32.2
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code), the undersigned
officer of Silver Bull Resources, Inc. (the "Company") does hereby certify with respect to the Annual Report of the Company on Form 10-K for the
period ended October 31, 2018 (the "Report") that:
1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Dated: January 16, 2019
By:
/s/ Sean Fallis
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Accounting and Financial Officer)
The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of
Title 18 of the United States Code). It shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C.
Section 78r) or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. It shall also not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except to the extent that the Company specifically
incorporates it by reference.
EDGAR Stream is a copyright of Issuer Direct Corporation, all rights reserved.