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Table of Contents
Management's Discussion and Analysis - P.1
Consolidated Financial Statements - P.23
Financial Reporting Responsibility of Management - P.24
Independent Auditor's Report - P.25
Information for Investors - IBC
TSODILO RESOURCES LIMITED
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
December 31, 2024
The Management’s Discussion and Analysis has been authorized
for release by the Company’s Board of Directors on April 28, 2025
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
This management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial
statements of the Company and the notes thereto for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. The Company’s
consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
The Company’s functional and reporting currency is United States dollars and all amounts stated are in United States
dollar unless otherwise noted. In addition, the Company has three Botswana operating subsidiaries, Newdico (Pty) Ltd.,
Gcwihaba Resources (Pty) Ltd. and Bosoto (Pty) Ltd. which have a functional currency of the Botswana Pula. This
management’s discussion and analysis has been prepared as at April 28, 2025.
Disclosure of a scientific or technical nature in the MD&A was prepared under the supervision of Mr. Macdonald Kahari,
a Qualified Person, as that term is defined in National Instrument 43-101.
Some of the statements in this MD&A are forward-looking statements that are subject to risk factors set out in the
cautionary note contained herein. Additional information about the Company and its business activities is available on
SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
OVERVIEW
Tsodilo Resources Limited (“Tsodilo” or the “Company”) was organized under the laws of the Province of Ontario in
1996 and continued under the laws of the Yukon in 2002. It is incorporated under laws of the Yukon Territory, Canada,
under the Business Corporations Act of Yukon and the address of the Company’s registered office is 1 King Street West,
48th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5H 1A1 - Canada. The Company currently exists under the Business Corporations Act of
Yukon and its common shares are listed on the Canadian TSX Venture Stock Exchange (“TSXV”) under the symbol TSD.
Tsodilo is an exploration stage company which is engaged principally in the acquisition, exploration and development
of mineral properties in the Republic of Botswana. The Company is considered to be in the exploration and
development stage given that none of its properties are in production and, to date, has not earned any significant
revenues. The recoverability of amounts shown for exploration and evaluation assets is dependent on the existence of
economically recoverable reserves, the renewal of exploration licenses, obtaining the necessary permits to operate a
mine, obtaining the financing to complete exploration and development, and future profitable production.
Outstanding Share Data
As of April 28, 2025, 55,064,085 common shares of the Company were outstanding. Of the options to purchase
common shares issued to eligible persons under the stock option plan of the Company, 5,518,750 options are
outstanding of which 4,493,750 are exercisable at exercise prices ranging from CAD $0.09 - $0.75.
Grant Date
Expiry Date
Grant Price (CAD)
Granted
Outstanding
Exercisable
February 10, 2025
February 10, 2030
$0.16
200,000
200,000
50,000
January 1, 2025
January 1, 2030
$0.16
400,000
400,000
100,000
June 17, 2024
June 17, 2029
$0.23
950,000
950,000
475,000
January 1, 2024
January 1, 2029
$0.24
500,000
400,000
300,000
June 12, 2023
June 12, 2028
$0.21
950,000
825,000
825,000
January 1, 2023
January 1, 2028
$0.20
650,000
612,500
612,500
July 1, 2022
July 1, 2027
$0.29
1,000,000
875,000
875,000
January 1, 2022
January 1, 2027
$0.64
425,000
425,000
425,000
May 21, 2021
May 1, 2026
$0.75
650,000
450,000
450,000
January 1, 2021
January 1, 2026
$0.47
275,000
275,000
275,000
September 21, 2020
September 21, 2025
$0.09
425,000
106,250
106,250
Totals:
6,425,000
5,518,750
4,493,750
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As of April 28, 2025, 2,273,563 warrants are outstanding and exercisable as follows:
Grant Date
Expiry Date
Grant Price (USD)
Granted
Outstanding
Exercisable
November 16, 2023
November 16, 2025
$0.20
706,903
706,903
706,903
March 21, 2024
March 21, 2026
$0.20
621,660
621,660
621,660
May 6, 2024
May 6, 2026
$0.30
945,000
945,000
945,000
Principal Shareholders of the Company
To the best of the Company’s knowledge, the principal shareholders (greater than 5%) of the Company as of April 28,
2025, are as follows:
Name
Description
Shares
Owns, Controls or Directs
% of the Issued and
Outstanding Shares
Azur LLC
Investment Trust
4,996,065
9.09%
Lucara Diamond Corporation
Diamond Mining Co.
4,476,773
8.14%
David J. Cushing
Investor
4,327,579
7.87%
Karsten Busche
Investor
3,785,625
6.89%
James M. Bruchs
Chairman and CEO
3,100,619
5.64%
Exploration Activities as at December 31, 2024
Subsidiaries
The Company holds a 100% interest in its Botswana subsidiary, Gcwihaba Resources (Pty) Limited
(“Gcwihaba”) which holds five (5) metal (base, precious, platinum group, and rare earth) prospecting licenses.
The Company holds a 100% interest in its Botswana subsidiary, Bosoto (Pty) Limited (“Bosoto”), which holds
one (1) precious stone prospecting license PL369/2014 for the area containing the BK16 kimberlite. In the
second quarter of 2023, an application for an extension in order to complete the work program delayed by
the Covid pandemic was filed on June 30, 2023. On November 5, 2024, the Company received a response
from the then Minister of MME to the extension application requesting additional information to be filed
within thirty days. The Company filed its response on December 2 and the application is under review.
The Company holds a 100% interest in Newdico (Pty) Limited (“Newdico”), which provides administrative,
operational, exploration, geophysical, and drilling services to the Company’s other subsidiaries.
The Company holds a 100% interest in Tsodilo Resources Bermuda Limited, to which the shares of its
operating subsidiaries are registered.
1.
METALS (BASE & PRECIOUS, PLATINUM GROUP METALS, AND RARE EARTH ELEMENTS) PROJECTS
Seven (7) PLs were reissued as initial grants effective October 1, 2018, for a period of three (3) years. Two-year
renewal applications were filed in the second quarter of 2021 reducing the overall license package from 4,921
km2 to 2,462 km2 consisting of five (5) prospecting licenses. The reduction in the license area package had no
impact on the prospectively of the remaining project area. Five licenses were renewed effective April 1, 2024.
The details of the Company’s prospecting licences are outlined in Table 3.
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Table 3: Gcwihaba Metal Licenses as at December 31, 2024
Prospecting
license
Number
Km²
Grant
Date
Expiry or
Renewal
Date
Current
Stage
Expenditure*
Per Annum
(BWP)
Total Expenditure from
Grant Date and if held
to Full License Term
Rental
Fee
Work
Program
BWP1
USD as at
12/31/24
020/2018
448
4/01/24
3/31/26
1st Renewal
2,240
1,000,000
2,004,480
142,842
021/2018
573
4/01/24
3/31/26
1st Renewal
2,865
1,000,000
2,005,730
142,931
022/2018
161
4/01/24
3/31/26
1st Renewal
805
1,000,000
2,001,610
142,638
023/2018
492
4/01/24
3/31/26
1st Renewal
2,460
1,000,000
2,004,920
142,873
024/2018
782
4/01/24
3/31/26
1st Renewal
3,910
1,000,000
2,007,820
143,080
12,280
5,000,000
10,024,560
714,364
1 Amounts include services accounted for at market value provided by Tsodilo and its subsidiaries and all expenditure amounts are
incremental in nature and qualified by positive results in the evaluation process throughout the license term.
The exploration work conducted on the Gcwihaba licenses has developed over time and the following targets
are currently being explored within Neoproterozoic rocks within the licenses which are comprised of Copper
Belt (Lufilian Arc) equivalent meta-sediments (including graphitic phyllites, schists, marbles (carbonates),
diamictites, and iron formation), metabasites and gabbros (535 Ma):
1.
Xaudum Iron Formation Deposit: Comprised of a magnetite-banded iron formation deposit and iron-
rich schists that are contained within the Grand Conglomerate Formation (linked to the Chuos in
Namibia);
2.
Copper and Cobalt Exploration: Sedimentary Cu/Co (Katanga type sediments) within the entire
Neoproterozoic package; and
3.
Rare Earth Element Exploration: Skarn REE and Cu targets. These are secondary targets hosted within
marbles (carbonate) rich lithologies and include significant enrichment in REE and Cu.
Summary of Work Performed
The exploration program for these metals is driven by geophysics as there is no outcrop and there is significant
Kalahari cover overburden of sand and calcrete. To this end, the Company has completed:
Geophysics: Over 1,800 km2 (~20,000-line km) of detailed ground magnetics which has defined the extent of
the highly magnetic XIF. An airborne survey (Spectrem) was flown (16,934-line km) collecting electromagnetic
(EM), magnetic, and radiometric data. A 10,392-line km at a 500 m flight line interval airborne gravity survey
also was flown. These surveys have contributed greatly to advancing the structural and geological modelling of
the area, which have aided immensely in exploration targeting.
Drilling and Assaying: 366 core drill holes totalling 77,174 meters of core, including 116 reflex gyro surveys,
and over 52,000 samples were sent for assay. Additionally, a 220-hole drill program (13,689 meters) known as
the Kalahari Geochemistry Program (KGP) was conducted to test soil overburden for hydromorphic dispersion
of copper and other metals from bedrock mineralization via assaying (8,326 samples assayed for As, Au, Bi, Co,
Pb, Al, Ca, Cu, Mg, Ni, Zn, and Ag) on a 2 km grid to locate targets for further exploration and drilling. This
program identified several high-priority targets for further exploration.
Xaudum Iron Formation: This is a potential prospect for future mining and has been identified as our key
project. To date drilling of Block 1, the northern part of the XIF deposit resulted in a geology and mineralisation
model being generated using the Gocad modelling package. This model was used by SRK Consulting (U.K.) to
define Gcwihaba’s maiden Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) in a National Instrument (NI) 43-101 technical
report for Block 1, via standard pit optimisation techniques. This Block 1 resource is defined as 441 million
tonnes (Mt) grading 29.4% Fe, 41.0% SiO2, 6.1% Al2O3, and 0.3% P and represents Botswana’s first and only
major iron resource. Davis Tube Recovery (DTR) metallurgical test work showed that all major mineralised units
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can produce a premium-grade magnetite concentrate product of ~67% Fe. This XIF iron concentrate product
will be very similar to the iron ore concentrate fines and pellets feed produced from premium iron ore
producers in the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Sweden, etc., and attract a premium value compared to standard global
iron ore products.
The reported Block 1 Mineral Resource represents only a fraction of the potential XIF mineralization delimited
by the ground magnetics. An Exploration Target for the entire strike of the XIF is estimated to be 5 to 7 billion
tonnes with grades ranging between 15-40% Fe. This XIF Exploration Target was generated using inversion
modelling of the ground magnetic signal which was compared to local drill-hole model volumes to create
inversion model volume conversion factors, these values were used to define volumes for the entire XIF which
were converted to tonnes via measured density values. It is important to note that the tonnages and grade
quoted in this exploration target are conceptual in nature, there has been insufficient exploration to define this
fully as a mineral resource, and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the full target being delineated
as a mineral resource.
A Phase II evaluation drilling program has begun within the next major XIF magnetic anomaly area, referred to
as Block 2 (spilt into Block 2a priority, and Block 2b). The Company created a 3-D model based on these holes
focussed on the area around the elongated “C” XIF target. The area is dominated by the DIM Geodomain.
Using the Company wireframes, Baker Geological Services Ltd (“BGS”) assessed the potential tonnage and
grade within the modelled Block 2a target by creating block models. The extent of the wireframes was limited
by a bounding surface so that the model was more restricted to areas around the drilling undertaken. The
depth extent of the model was also limited to the approximate depth of the drillholes, being approximately
215m from the surface. It should be noted that the level of study at Block 2a is however considered conceptual
at best with limited exploration undertaken. The study noted that:
Using average grades from the assay data and using density values determined from the Block 1
exploration, a minimum tonnage of between 100Mt and 300Mt has been calculated at a grade between
20% Fe and 30% Fe.
Using the Davis Tube results, at a grind size of 80 microns, a contained minimum concentrate of
between 20Mt and 60Mt can be determined.
755 assay results from 10 drill holes in Block 2a have been returned and confirm that Block 2a located 10km
south of Block 1 is a continuation of the same Block 1 magnetite-rich units which will result in a significant
increase in the resource tonnage for the XIF project upon completion of the Block 2a drill program. The
Company is looking to expand its XIF resource into Block 2a and these assay results show that the Company
can expect a significant resource increase in this area. Assay Results for 10 holes drilled in Block 2a show the
following:
Ten (10) evaluation drill holes were drilled within the Block 2a area of the XIF totalling 2,046.40 meters;
1,197.70 meters of highly magnetic magnetite-rich iron mineralization of the same type as seen in Block
1 were intersected;
Drilling results indicate that Block 2a contains the same three magnetite resource lithological units that
are seen in Block 1 with the following average grades; and
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35.6% Fe is the average Block 2a grade of the major Banded Magnetite BIF unit coded MBA
(inclusive of weathered material);
x
35.5% Fe was the average Block 1 grade for MBA;
¾
25.1% Fe is the average Block 2a grade of the major Magnetite Diamictite Schist unit coded DIM
(inclusive of weathered material);
x
20.8% Fe was the average Block 1 grade for DIM;
¾
25.0% Fe is the average Block 2a grade of the minor Magnetite Garnet Schist unit coded MGS
(inclusive of weathered material);
x
22.1% Fe was the average Block 1 grade for MGS;
¾
These results confirm that the units in Block 2a are a continuation of the same magnetite-rich
iron formation 10km south of Block 1; and
¾
Based on metallurgical Davis Tube Recovery (DTR) magnetic separation (P80 of 80 microns)
results for Block 1, a general average high-grade iron concentrate of 66 - 67% Fe and above can
be expected from Block 2a;
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Block 2a will represent a significant increase in the XIF resource tonnages as it is of a similar size to Block
1; and
x
In total, nineteen drillholes are planned to improve the confidence and model in the area, totaling
3,800m of drilling.
Geotechnical Test Works: Tsodilo undertook 30 geotechnical lab test works on the important formations for
the Xaudum Iron Formation project including those that will make up the majority of the likely pit walls during
the mining of the iron. These tests work included 18 Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS) tests, 8 Brazilian
Tensile Strength (BTS) tests, and 4 Direct Shear Strength (DSS) tests. The UCS and the BTS strength tests
indicate that the XIF major Geodomains are competent and strong in both dimensions of compression and
tension. The UCS mode of failure indicates that DIA, DIAW, and MBW tend to show a preferred mode of failure
related to foliation. This is not as common for MBA and CAC. The joint discontinuities tested for DSS lean
towards poor and fair characterizations.
These are the first set of geotechnical lab tests conducted on the XIF and show that the XIF materials are
competent and will result in a good set of geotechnical parameters to be used in the ongoing PEA. These
geotechnical lab tests show that the XIF materials are all within standard mechanical rock property ranges and
that there will be no geotechnical issues arising from the XIF materials confirming that the XIF will show
“normal” pit wall angles.
Ferrosilicon (FeSi) Production: Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) was
engaged to conduct tests and determine if sand samples were suitable as raw material for FeSi production.
Sand was collected proximately to the metal license area to be used as laboratory blank samples for quality
assurance and quality check (QAQC) for the Xaudum Iron Formation project. The mineralogy data showed that
the sand is very pure, with more than 99% SiO2 and negligible impurities, and therefore suitable for FeSi
production.
Copper and Cobalt Exploration: Tsodilo has identified within the same area the exciting potential for
Copper/Cobalt, Rare Earth Elements (REE), and Gold within these same Katanga meta-sediments and
associated basement complex. Tsodilo has reviewed and refined its targets to fourteen (14) high-priority Cu
and Co targets for further exploration. This work led to a soil sampling program to help define these targets
further. 5,071 soil samples were collected and sieved to 180 meshes from the sub-deflation soil zone during the
dry season. The first target soil samples were sent for a specialized partial digestion technique which has been
specially developed for sampling in covered terrains called TerraLeach at Intertek laboratories Australia. This
data was validated and further studied to remove geomorphological controls and highlighted a significant
target of interest that has been prioritized for drilling. Further geological interpretation and modelling have
been on-going and are designed to aid in delineating zones of alteration, such as albite and Na-feldspar
alteration which act as pathfinders for fluid flow zones that may help in defining areas that may have potential
for Cu mobility. This geological interpretation program has also aided in our understanding of the geology of
the area, where there have been some significant developments in our regional understanding that are being
captured and mapped.
Rare Earth Element Exploration: The Company has identified at least two significant skarn associated
prospects 1822C26 (“C26”) and 1822C27 (“C27”) that contain a standard suite of ordinary carbonate, silicate,
and phosphate REE minerals of well-established metallurgy that can be exploited easily. The holes in the two
skarn anomalies C27 and C26 that stand out as being high in TREO% are as follows:
1822C27_6: C27 skarn anomaly - This hole has the highest TREO recorded at 1.49% at 2m of intervals
over 1% TREO and 4m of intervals over 0.1% TREO;
1822C27_2: C26 skarn anomaly - This hole has 1m over 1% TREO but has 45m of intervals over 0.1%
TREO;
1822C26_1: C26 skarn anomaly - This hole has 18m of intervals over 0.1% TREO; and
1822C26_3: C26 skarn anomaly - This hole has 11m of intervals over 0.1% TREO.
The C27 skarn anomaly, which is the larger of the two skarn prospects, has been modeled to a conceptual
Exploration Target of 81 Mt to 97 Mt of skarn with grades ranging from 0.05 % to 1.5 % Total Rare Earth
Elements Oxide (TREO). The C26 skarn tonnage ranges from 4 Mt to 5 Mt with grades from 0.05 % to 0.5 %
TREO. It has to be noted that these numbers are only for the modeled regions where there are drilled holes and
do not cover the whole skarn area as modeled from the surface magnetic expression. These conceptual skarn
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anomaly Exploration Targets were generated by geological modelling in 3-D using the drill-hole intersections
of the skarn anomaly allowing volumes representing the skarn to be generated. These modelled volumes were
then turned into the tonnages quoted by using a likely range of densities for this skarn material of 2.5 to 3.0
g/cm3. It is important to note that the tonnages and grades quoted in this exploration target are conceptual in
nature, there has been insufficient exploration to define this fully as a mineral resource, and that it is uncertain
if further exploration will result in the full target being delineated as a mineral resource.
Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) analyzed samples from the skarn holes
using petrographic microscope and X-ray diffraction (XRD) equipment. BIUST’s work has added more
knowledge to the Company’s understanding of the mineralogy of the skarn holes associated with the REE. The
results suggest that REE mineralogy is dominated by allanite, containing mainly cerium, a light rare earth
element.
Fifty drillholes, each to be drilled to a depth of 250 m, are planned for drilling to fully define the extent of C26
and C27 skarn deposits.
Future Plans and Outlook – Metals Projects
Xaudum Iron Formation: The fundamentals for iron ore are strong and iron ore has seen a strong drive that
may indicate the beginning of a new super cycle for the commodity, and with this, as a background, the
Company is currently exploring options for developing the XIF resource. To this end, the Company has
commenced a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for this project. The objective of this PEA will be to
conduct an early-stage economic analysis of the potential viability of the mineral resources and to develop a
general strategy to move the project forward, given its premium ore potential. The PEA will include detailed
studies into; processing and engineering strategies; equipment and technology requirements; transport and
infrastructure requirements; identification of potential environmental and social aspects; associated costs such
as capital costs, operational costs, and life-cycle costs; and anticipated revenues.
The Xaudum iron ore project is a national interest project that can be exploited to produce an iron product of
67% Fe and above. This highly attractive and valuable Fe product can also be further beneficiated to other Fe
Fe products such as ferroalloys, reduced iron products, and steel. The potential for a small-scale start-up mine
supplying magnetite to a small-scale ferrosilicon (FeSi) plant which will sell FeSi products to the mines in
Botswana and the mines in the local SADC area is also being explored as a way of initiating mining at a small
scale while a larger scale mine and infrastructure can be explored and developed.
The Company has entered into a research collaboration endeavor with the Department of Chemical, Materials,
and Metallurgical Engineering at the Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) and
Morupule Coal Mine (MCM) to undertake metallurgical studies concerning the potential of generating a Pellet
Feed and Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) product from the Xaudum Iron Formation (XIF) utilizing its magnetite and
MCM’s coal as a reductant. Commercially, these high-grade pellets and DRI products would be used to produce
steel within Botswana, the region, and internationally.
Tsodilo has also joined the Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG), as there is currently a Feasibility Study
commissioned by the Namibian Ministry of Works and Transport for the part of the corridor called the Trans-
Zambezi Railway Extension Grootfontein - Rundu - Katima Mulilo. This Trans-Zambezi Railway Extension line
linking Zambia and Namibia is planned to pass through Divundu, Namibia providing access to Walvis Bay,
Namibia's deep-sea port. Divundu is located approximately 35 kilometers (22 miles) from the Companies
Xaudum Iron license location in Northern Botswana.
Copper and Cobalt Exploration: A detailed review of the data is ongoing to further refine exploration
priorities incorporating new detailed structural and geological mapping data alongside the recent soil
sampling information. This work also includes plotting alteration data logged, and assay generated on
geological cross sections, interpolation of information into a 2D map, and improved structural interpretations,
which will ultimately lead to updated drill target recommendations. The remaining soil samples will be sent for
TerraLeach analysis to assist in refining the high-priority Cu and Co targets so focused drilling of these targets
can occur.
Rare Earth Element Exploration: The next stage for REE exploration is to develop a detailed study of the
geology and facies and alterations associated with the skarns and develop a detailed geological and
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mineralization model of these skarn anomalies. This will lead to the development of an REE exploration target
tonnage and grade range that will advance the next stage of REE drilling and exploration program to further
define the grade and tonnage of these REE deposits.
Litigation: On or about June 30, 2021, the Company's wholly owned Botswana subsidiary, Gcwihaba
Resources (Pty) Ltd. (Gcwihaba) submitted prospecting renewal license applications for its Xaudum Iron
Formation project in northwest Botswana. Of the then current 7 licenses, two licenses were relinquished in
their entirety and 5 were submitted for renewal. Collectively 50% of the combined license area in the 7 licenses
was relinquished pursuant to Section(s) 17 and 19 of the Mines and Minerals Act.
Four of the five licenses that contain the vast bulk of the exploration target in the Xaudum Iron Formation
project were renewed as submitted, effective January 1, 2022, while the fifth license, PL020/2018, continued in
renewal. Despite periodic inquiries as to the license renewal status, Tsodilo was first apprised of a possible
reason for the continued delay on April 26, 2022, when the Minister of Minerals and Energy (MME) informed
Gcwihaba that part of the area included in license PL020/2018 is in the buffer zone surrounding the Okavango
Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Property, and that any prospecting activities in that area would be subject to
environmental assessment measures.
On April 27, 2022, Gcwihaba promptly responded by reminding MME that:
(i)
the license in question has existed in its present form since 2008, six years before the buffer zone was
established by the State party and not by UNESCO;
(ii)
prior to establishment of the current buffer zone in 2014, significant exploration had already been
conducted in that area and a compliant NI 43-101 Inferred Mineral Resource Statement prepared by
SRK was submitted to the MME identifying a mineral resource of 441 Mt grading 29.4% Fe;
(iii)
when it was established in 2014, the current buffer zone encroached on a portion (169 Mt) of the
Company’s identified mineral resource; and
(iv)
the prospecting license including this area has since that time been renewed and re-granted multiple
times without any controversy.
Gcwihaba also expressed complete agreement that prospecting, and mining activities were permitted in the
buffer zone subject to various environmental standards and practices spelled out in Botswana law and further
affirmed its commitment to comply with all such requirements and to develop the Xaudum Iron Formation
project in an environmentally friendly manner. With apparent agreement as to the facts and applicable law,
and with renewed and unequivocal assurance from Gcwihaba that it would be sensitive to environmental
issues and would fully comply with all laws and regulations in this regard, it was expected that any concerns
had been more than addressed and that the PL020/2018 license would now be renewed in short order.
However, in a letter received on June 15, 2022, despite its earlier clear statements to Tsodilo that exploration
and mining could be conducted in the buffer zone, and a history of similar statements by the Botswana
government in multiple earlier UNESCO filings, the Ministry advised that the PL020/2018 license would not be
renewed if it included any areas located within the buffer zone.
To reach a mutually acceptable resolution, the Company filed a revised renewal application reducing the buffer
zone area of the license block to only an area proximate to a paved airport landing strip, a hospital, a solar farm
facility and a shopping center all established, extended, or rebuilt after 2014 and all within the buffer zone.
While the bulk of the Company’s Xaudum Iron Formation resource remains free of any dispute, the area within
the buffer zone is of sufficient value that the Company believes further efforts are appropriate to protect
shareholder interest, and further believes that the conduct of the Botswana government in connection with
the license renewal process has left no recourse other than seeking resolution in the courts. Accordingly,
litigation was initiated on October 31, 2022, and an oral hearing was held in the High Court in Maun, Botswana
on April 18, 2023.
On December 15, 2023, the High Court, Republic of Botswana rendered its judgement In re Gcwihaba Resources
(Pty) Ltd. vs. Minister of Minerals and Energy and the Attorney General of Botswana, MAHMN-000075-22, and
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ordered:
The decision of the 1st Respondent rejecting the application for the renewal of the Applicant’s
prospecting license (020/ 2018) is illegal, unreasonable and or irrational;
The decision of the 1st Respondent rejecting the application for the renewal of the Applicant’s
prospecting license (020/2018) is hereby set aside;
The 1st Respondent is ordered and directed to renew, within 14 days of this order, the applicant’s
license (020/ 2018) subject only to justifiable safeguards necessary for the protection of the heritage
area. Such safeguards are not to include any further demand for reduction or shifting of the license area
or its coordinates;
Following renewal, the 1st Respondent is ordered to align the effective dates of contiguous licenses PL
021- 026/2018 with that of the renewed license;
The Respondents shall pay the costs of these proceedings.
On March 4, 2024, PL’s 020 – 024/2018, were issued with an effective date of April 1, 2024, for their first renewal
period of two years.
2. DIAMOND PROJECTS
The Company holds one prospecting license for precious stones, registered to Bosoto, as per Table 1:
Table 1
Precious Stone Prospecting Licenses as at December 31, 2024
Prospecting
License
Number
Km²
Grant
Date
Expiry or
Renewal
Date
Current Stage
Expenditure
Per Annum
(BWP)
Total Expenditure
from Grant Date and
if held to Full License
Term
Rental
Fee
Work
Program
BWP
USD as at
12/31/2024
369/2014
1.02
In renewal
1,000
NA
NA
NA
PL369/2014 (BK 16)
Bosoto was granted a prospecting license (PL) (PL369/2014) over the BK16 kimberlite pipe effective October 1,
2014. The prospecting license was renewed for an additional two-year period commencing October 1, 2017,
and a second two-year renewal application was granted effective October 1, 2019. Bosoto received a second
two-year renewal of the license due to COVID-19 relief from the Ministry of Mines and Energy (“MME”) for
PL369/2014 commencing October 1, 2021.
An application for a three-year extension in order to complete the work program delayed by the pandemic was
filed on June 30, 2024. On November 5, 2024, the Company received a response from the then Minister of
MME to the extension application requesting additional information to be filed within thirty days. The
Company submitted a responsive filing on December 2, 2024. The application is under review by the Minsitry of
Minerals and Energy.
The diamondiferous BK16 kimberlite pipe is located within the Orapa Kimberlite Field (” OKF”) in Botswana and
is covered by ~25 meters (m) of Kalahari Group sediments. BK16 is located 37 kilometers (km) east-southeast of
the Orapa Diamond Mine AK01, 25 km southeast of the Damtshaa Diamond Mine, and 13 km north-northeast
of the Letlhakane Diamond Mine, all operated by Debswana and 28 km east-northeast from Lucara Diamond
Corporation's Karowe Mine (AK6).
The OKF contains at least 83 kimberlite bodies, varying in size from insignificant dykes to the 110 hectares (ha)
AK01 kimberlite pipe. Ages of emplacement are Cretaceous and range from 111 Ma for Lethlakane-DK01
(Letlhakane Mine) to 85 Ma for Orapa-AK01, representing a protracted period of kimberlite magmatism lasting
approximately 20 million years. Of the 83 known kimberlite bodies, eleven (11), AK01, AK02, AK07 (Orapa,
Debswana); AK06 (Karowe, Lucara Diamond Corporation); BK01, BK09, BK12, and BK15 (Damtshaa, Debswana);
DK01 and DK02 (Letlhakane, Debswana); and BK11 (Firestone Diamonds) are currently being or have been
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mined.
In July 2016, Tsodilo Resources Bermuda Limited (“TRBL”) completed a share repurchase and royalty fee
agreement with Bosoto’s minority shareholders. The minority shareholders’ 25% equity interest was purchased
for a 2% gross proceeds royalty derived from the sale of diamonds mined from Bosoto’s BK16 kimberlite
project. The result of this transaction resulted in Tsodilo having a 100% interest in Bosoto and its BK16
exploration project.
Summary of Work Performed
The diamondiferous BK16 kimberlite pipe is approximately six (6) hectares in size at the surface and is known to
contain rare and valuable Type IIa diamonds. A mini-bulk sampling program was undertaken to obtain an
initial determination of the quality and value of the BK16 diamonds. This was successfully undertaken via
fourteen (14) 24-inch Large Diameter Drilling (LDD) totaling 3,121 meters. 2,077 tonnes (caliper) of kimberlite
were extracted. From this extraction, 243 individual bulk samples were processed at the Company's dense
media separation (DMS) plant ahead of X-Ray diamond separation and final hand sorting at the Company's
secure recovery unit. The diamond recovery resulted in 509 diamonds weighing 78.403 carats which were
studied for value and size frequency distribution (SFD) modelling to model the SFD of the BK16 kimberlite
which showed the following:
¡
successfully demonstrated the potential of the BK16 kimberlite to host high value diamonds between
US$ 281 to US$ 792 per carat, see Table 2;
¡
successfully confirmed the presence of Type IIa diamonds where 3.8% of the diamonds were identified
as high-quality Type IIa diamonds consisting predominantly of D color stones;
¡
a Size Frequency Distribution study (SFD) of the diamonds recovered from the LDD samples indicates
that the size distribution of BK16 could be coarser than several producers in southern Africa. There are
indications that BK16 could have a broadly similarly coarse-shaped size distribution to that of the
Lucara's Karowe Mine (Botswana), Petra Diamonds' Premier Mine (South Africa), and Lucapa Diamond's
Mothae Mine (Lesotho); and,
¡
successfully confirmed the potential of BK16 to host large special stones of +10.8 carats where size
frequency distribution analysis indicates that 2% to 5% of the total carats may be greater than 10.8
carats (specials) (which compares favorably with Lucara Diamond Corp.'s Karowe Mine (AK6)
production of specials).
This SFD modeling led to a scoping level range analysis techno-economic modelling of the deposit using some
defined variables and options for developing the project. This range analysis suggests that a positive Net
Present Value (NPV) project is possible. The range analysis suggests that at diamond values around $350/ct the
target could support a well-managed toll treatment operation. As the value increases to $500-550 it would be
viable to contemplate a variety of low-capital intensity operations. At values above $600-650/ct, the strategy of
developing a stand-alone full-size operation should be pursued. Still, further alternatives involved the
utilization of other processing plants in the OKF that are operating beneath their capacity.
These encouraging results suggest that BK16 has the potential to become a mineable asset and suggest that
the BK16 project employ a surface bulk sample method to augment the Phase 1 LDD sampling for its next
Phase II stage of evaluation.
Table 2
Phase I SFD modelled grade, diamond value, and kimberlite value.
Variable
Unit of Measure
BK16
Sample
Current BK16 SFD Study
Min
P20
P80
Max
Grade
cpht
3.8
4
5
7
8
Diamond Value
US$/carat
177
281
290
600
792
Kimberlite Value
US$/tonne
6.6
11
15
38
67
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Heavy Mineral Analysis
Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) performed a heavy mineral chemistry
analysis on the VK3 phase from BK16 LDD samples. The study found that:
The heavy minerals are composed of garnets (mostly eclogitic and pyroxenitic garnets), ilmenite (Mg-
ilmenite), phlogopite (Al-rich kimberlitic phlogopite), olivine (forsterite and pyroxenes (diopside and
enstatite), accompanied by inclusions of Cr-magnetite and trace amounts of omphacite, augite,
chromite, barite, and calcite, and
The xenocrysts provide evidence that the BK16 kimberlite pipe is a Group 1 kimberlite with xenocrysts
of eclogitic, pyroxenitic, and ultramafic/mafic MARID suite provenance.
Future Plans and Outlook for BK16
The encouraging results from the Phase I program justify moving on to Phase II which is to increase the
number of carats recovered significantly by processing a far larger sample which will lead to an increase in the
certainty of the grade and diamond value. Phase IIa Surface Bulk Sampling will consist of the following:
Extract ~20,000 metric tonnes of kimberlite to obtain 800 to 1,600 carats of diamonds;
Significantly improve the understanding of the grade of the deposit in cpht;
Solidify further the accuracy of the high diamond value in US$ per carat;
Further confirm the presence and quality of the Type IIa diamond population;
Confirm the presence of larger stones and demonstrate that BK16 will be a significant producer of
special stones above 10.8 carats and >100 carat stones;
Carry out hydrogeological, further independent Economic Modelling, an Environmental Impact
Assessment, and Feasibility level engineering studies;
Define an inferred resource consisting of the development of geological and domain models, and geo-
statistical analyses of grade;
Further refine the accuracy of the economic fundamentals of the project to move towards detailed
feasibility studies and ultimately mining;
Determine Grade, Value per Size Fraction, and Size Fraction Distribution;
Utilize dry XRT and XRT sorting technologies to recover large and small diamond stones, and reduce
the risk of diamond damage from crushing; and
Understand mining constraints and the Life of the Mine to select an appropriate plant throughput.
The envisioned Phase IIa surface bulk sampling of this type constitutes standard industry practice for diamond
exploration of kimberlites like BK16 to gain enough carats for an effective economic analysis. The Phase IIa bulk
sample design will be a basic small and shallow box-cut style sample. Twenty-five (25) meters of overburden
will be stripped to expose the kimberlite below resulting in a depth of the box-cut design of 30 - 35 meters.
Engineering studies undertaken into this surface bulk sample were comprised of a geotechnical characteristic
study; a sample location optimization study to maximize the number of diamonds; and a final optimized pit
design optimization which constructs a box-cut design specification optimized pit shell that considers
geotechnical parameters and grade and tonnage considerations. This final design was signed off by
independent engineers. In addition, a detailed rehabilitation plan was created that meets statutory
requirements and will ensure the workings and facilities are safe and restore the environment to as close as
possible to its natural state.
Considering that the BK16 project is at an advanced exploration stage of development the potential for future
expansion and growth opportunities, a techno-economic model was undertaken by an independent
contractor to provide sound financial evaluation information.
If results are positive from the Phase IIa program, then a further phase of bulk sampling will be undertaken
(Phase IIb) for a 5,000 tonnes LDD program plus another 20,000 tonnes of surface bulk sample in Phase IIb.
Phase IIa and Phase IIb should provide a total of 1,800 to 3,600 carats and provide a solid foundation for
advancing the BK16 project, where it is envisaged that this will lead to mining of the BK16 kimberlite.
A technical review of the infrastructure, engineering, project management, environmental, and human
resource studies were undertaken by an independent contractor.
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Exploration Activities as at December 31, 2024 and 2023
Exploration and evaluation additions for the year-ended December 31, 2024, are summarized as follows:
Bosoto
Gcwihaba
Project BK 16
Precious Stones
Metals
TOTAL
Drilling Expenditures
$ 810
$ 6,062
$ 6,872
Amortization Drill Rigs & Vehicles
3,666
4,455
8,121
Lab Analyses & Assays
--
4,765
4,765
License Fees
--
705
705
Maintenance, & Consumables
11,668
42,497
54,165
Salaries, Wages & Services
25,539
94,017
119,556
Balance at December 31, 2023
$41,683
$152,501
$194,184
Exploration and evaluation additions for the year-ended December 31, 2023, are summarized as follows:
Project BK 16
Precious Stones
Metals
TOTAL
Drilling Expenditures
$ 2,464
$ 6,344
$ 8,808
Amortization Drill Rigs & Vehicles
3,704
4,501
8,205
Lab Analyses & Assays
--
--
--
License Fees
56
811
867
Maintenance, & Consumables
10,561
23,529
34,090
Salaries, Wages & Services
53,245
49,857
103,102
Balance at December 31, 2024
$70,030
$85,042
$155,072
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As at December 31, 2024, the Company had a negative working capital of $3,880,921 (2023: $3,237,625), which
included cash of $6,010 (2023: $1,856). These funds are managed in-house in accordance with specific
investment criteria approved by the board of directors, the primary objective being the preservation of capital
to assure funding for exploration activities.
As at December 31, 2024, notes payable in the amount of $2,280,186 (2023: $1,930,806) were outstanding from
a related party. The notes have an annual interest rate of 8% and one of the notes carries a termination fee of
10% upon early redemption of the note for which there is an embedded derivative arising – the fair value of
this is NIL. In addition, at the option of the note holder, the December 2018 note can be converted to stock at
the discretion of the holder during future private placements that raise a minimum of CAD $500,000, of those
future private placements at the price of the private placement. The remaining notes are due on demand.
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The notes payable at December 31, 2024, are summarized as follows:
Date Issued
Amount
Interest Rate
Termination Fee
Maturity
Date
December 31, 2018
$ 273,006*
8%
$ 27,300
31-Dec-25
June 30, 2019
207,242
8%
NIL
On Demand
December 31, 2019
57,684
8%
NIL
On Demand
October 01, 2020
192,042
8%
NIL
On Demand
June 21, 2021
26,500
8%
NIL
On Demand
July 27, 2021
26,500
8%
NIL
On Demand
August 28, 2021
27,000
8%
NIL
On Demand
September 27, 2021
25,500
8%
NIL
On Demand
December 31, 2021
102,235
8%
NIL
On Demand
June 30, 2022
451,159
8%
NIL
On Demand
September 30, 2022
100,738
8%
NIL
On Demand
December 31, 2022
91,440
8%
NIL
On Demand
July 01, 2023
166,880
8%
NIL
On Demand
September 30, 2023
91,440
8%
NIL
On Demand
December 31, 2023
91,440
8%
NIL
On Demand
At December 31, 2023:
$ 1,930,806
$ 27,300
June 30, 2024
166,500
8%
NIL
On Demand
September 30, 2024
91,440
8%
NIL
On Demand
December 31, 2024
91,440
8%
NIL
On Demand
At December 31, 2024:
$ 2,280,186
$ 27,300
*During the year-ended December 31, 2024, $273,006 of notes payable had its maturity extended from
December 31, 2024, to December 31, 2025.
Promissory notes were issued on the above dates to an employee, who is a director of the company. The notes
carry an annual interest rate of 8% and are repayable on demand.
Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts reflected in the consolidated Statement of Financial Position for cash, accounts
receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, lease liabilities, and loan notes payable approximate their
fair values due to the maturities of these instruments. Certain of the Company’s warrants are classified as
derivative liabilities and are recorded at their estimated fair value. There are no warrants outstanding that
created liabilities in the reporting years and periods. Due to the nature of the Company’s operations, there is
no significant credit or interest rate risk.
Operating Activities cash flow 2024
Operating activities before working capital adjustment decreased to $831,053 for the year ended December
30, 2024, from an outlay of $887,679 for the year ended December 30, 2023. Overall operating expenses
decreased for the year ended December 30, 2024 by $114,951 when compared to the year ended December
31, 2023. Large operating expense changes for 2024 reflect stock-based compensation decreased by $36,050,
legal and audit fees decreased by $70,524, and administrative expenses increased by $30,563. The impact on
comprehensive loss for the year was foreign currency translation loss of $157,729 in 2024 compared to a
translation loss of $243,899 in 2023.
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Annual Information
(in US Dollars)
Fiscal Year
December 31
2024
Fiscal Year
December 31
2023
Fiscal Year
December 31
2022
Net income (loss)
($1,043,242)
($1,151,356)
($2,019,718)
Basic loss per share
($0.02)
($0.02)
($0.04)
Basic diluted loss per share
($0.02)
($0.02)
($0.04)
Total other comprehensive income gain (loss)
($157,729)
($243,899)
($528,864)
Total comprehensive income (loss)
($1,200,971)
($1,395,255)
($2,548,582)
Basic comprehensive loss per share
($0.02)
($0.03)
($0.05)
Diluted comprehensive loss per share
($0.02)
($0.03)
($0.05)
Total assets
$5,569,331
$5,595,833
$5,808,293
Total long-term liabilities
$ --
$5,503
$10,950
Cash dividend
$ --
$ --
$ --
Quarterly Information
(in US Dollar)
Quarter 1
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2022
Net income (loss) for the period
($158,632)
($275,537)
($253,528)
($1,332,021)
Basic income (loss) per share
($0.00)
($0.01)
($0.01)
($0.03)
Diluted basic income (loss) per share
($0.00)
($0.01)
($0.01)
($0.03)
Comprehensive income (loss) for the period
($7,511)
($1,114,199)
($1,074,523)
($352,349)
Basic comprehensive income (loss) for the period
($0.00)
($0.02)
($0.02)
($0.01)
Diluted comprehensive income (loss) per share
($0.00)
($0.02)
($0.02)
($0.01)
Total assets
$7,261,148
$6,415,393
$5,605,069
$5,808,293
Total long-term liabilities
$17,478
$16,200
$14,969
$10,950
Quarterly Information
(in US Dollars)
Quarter 1
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2023
Net income (loss) for the period
($210,517)
($172,005)
($230,222)
($538,612)
Basic income (loss) per share
($0.00)
($0.00)
($0.01)
($0.01)
Diluted basic income (loss) per share
($0.00)
($0.00)
($0.01)
($0.01)
Comprehensive income (loss) for the period
($469,114)
($358,411)
($409,605)
($158,125)
Basic comprehensive income (loss) for the period
($0.01)
($0.00)
($0.01)
($0.01)
Diluted comprehensive income (loss) per share
($0.01)
($0.00)
($0.01)
($0.01)
Total assets
$5,603,973
$5,343,187
$5,167,122
$5,595,833
Total long-term liabilities
$10,675
$10,444
$10,238
$5,503
Quarterly Information
(in US Dollars)
Quarter 1
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2024
Net income (loss) for the period
($205,721)
($220,522)
(198,242)
($418,757)
Basic income (loss) per share
($0.01)
($0.01)
($0.01)
($0.02)
Diluted basic income (loss) per share
($0.01)
($0.01)
($0.01)
($0.02)
Comprehensive income (loss) for the period
($272,728)
($201,342)
(35,249)
(691,652)
Basic comprehensive income (loss) for the period
($0.01)
($0.01)
($0.01)
($0.02)
Diluted comprehensive income (loss) per share
($0.01)
($0.01)
($0.01)
($0.02)
Total assets
$5,544,360
$5,695,472
5,858,348
$5,569,331
Total long-term liabilities
$5,409
$5,457
$5,632
$ --
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Investing Activities
Cash flow applied in investing activities increased by $30,991 for the year ended December 31, 2024 as
compared to the prior year period. Total expenditures of $186,063 on exploration properties (excludes
Amortization) for the year ended December 31, 2024, were attributable to the Gcwihaba and Bosoto projects in
northwest Botswana.
There were limited expenses or funding of the exploration projects in 2023 and 2022 as the Covid-19 pandemic
reduced operation activities and litigation on the Gcwihaba licenses had not been resolved. On May 5, 2023,
the UN World Health Organization (WHO) declared “with great hope” an end to COVID-19 as a public health
emergency. With the end to the pandemic and the Gcwihaba licensing litigation resolved, the Company
continues towards the resumption of normal operations.
Financing Activities
The Company finances its corporate and exploration activities through the issuance of equity units by way of
non-brokered private placements. Each unit has consisted of one common share of the Company and one
warrant with each full such warrant entitling the holder to purchase one common share of the Company for a
purchase price equal to the unit price for a period of two years from the date of issuance.
On January 25, 2023, 2,500,941 units were issued at a price of C$0.20 for proceeds to the Company of $368,550
(C$500,188). Each unit includes one common share and one warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase
one common share until the close of business on January 25, 2025, at USD $0.20.
On November 16, 2023, 706,903 units were issued at a price of C$0.20 for proceeds to the Company of
$103,664 (C$141,380). Each unit includes one common share and one warrant entitling the holder thereof to
purchase one common share until the close of business on November 16, 2025, at USD $0.20.
On March 21, 2024, 621,660 units were issued at a price of C$0.20 for proceeds to the Company of $91,919
(C$124,332). Each unit includes one common share and one warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase
one common share until the close of business on March 21, 2026, at USD $0.20.
On May 6, 2024, 945,000 units were issued at a price of C$0.30 for proceeds to the Company of $207,138
(C$283,500). Each unit includes one common share and one warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase
one common share until the close of business on May 6, 2026, at USD $0.30.
On June 6, 2024, 352,500 stock options granted at various prices were exercised for $33,479 (C$45,800).
On November 15, 2024, 100,000 options granted at $0.07 CAD were exercised for $5,031 USD ($7,000 CAD).
In the third quarter of 2017, the Company reached an agreement with Sandstorm Gold Ltd. ("Sandstorm")
(NYSE MKT: SAND, TSX: SSL) to grant royalties on three projects in consideration of the payment of $1,500,000.
The package of assets in the Royalty Sale includes:
1.
the grant of a 1% NSR on the Company's wholly owned Botswana subsidiary Gcwihaba Resources
(Pty) Ltd. prospecting metal licenses in northwest Botswana;
2.
the grant of a 1% GPR on the Company's Botswana wholly owned subsidiary Bosoto (Pty) Ltd.
precious stone prospecting license (PL217/2016) located in the Orapa Kimberlite Field; and,
3.
the grant of a 1% NSR on the Company's 70% owned South African subsidiary Idada 361 (Pty) Ltd.
gold and silver prospecting license located in the Barberton Greenstone Belt in the Mpumalanga
province of South Africa.
Sandstorm shall have a right of first refusal with respect to any third-party bona fide offers to purchase a metal
or precious stone royalty on the properties.
On July 23, 2020, the Company reached an agreement with TBM (Pty) Ltd. ("TBM") to grant royalties on its
Botswana subsidiary Gcwihaba (Pty) Ltd. ("Gcwihaba") seven (7) metal licenses (base and precious minerals,
platinum group metals and rare-earth elements) projects in consideration of the payment of $500,000 USD.
Tsodilo expects to raise the amounts required to fund the Gcwihaba and Bosoto projects and corporate
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general and administration expenses, by way of non-brokered private placements and joint ventures.
On March 4, 2021, the Company’s stock began trading on the US OTCQB Venture Market under the symbol
"TSDRF" and the Frankfurt Borse under the symbol “TZO .
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
On a consolidated basis, the Group recorded a comprehensive net loss of ($1,200,971) for the year ended
December 31, 2024 ($0.022) per common share, compared to a comprehensive net loss of ($1,395,255) for the
year ended December 31, 2023 ($0.026) per common share. The Group had an accumulated deficit of
$55,364,882 (2023: $54,321,640), and negative working capital of $3,880,921 (2023: $3,237,625).
Total capitalized exploration expenditures including amortization of property, plant and equipment used in
exploration activities on all projects amounted to net $5,480,551 as at December 31, 2024, compared to
$5,475,876 as at December 31, 2023. Total capitalized exploration expenditures incurred on the Newdico
project as at December 31, 2024, and 2023 was $NIL. Total capitalized exploration expenditures incurred on
Gcwihaba’s projects as at December 31, 2024, were $2,299,557 compared to $2,225,841 as at December 31,
2023, reflecting additions of $152,501 and currency translation losses of $78,785 in 2024. Total capitalized
exploration expenditures incurred on Bosoto’s projects as at December 31, 2024, were $3,180,995 compared to
$3,250,035 as at December 31, 2023, reflecting additions of $41,683 and currency translation losses of $110,723
in 2024. A table is presented in the Exploration and Evaluation Additions section above with specific details.
PERSONNEL
At December 31, 2024, the Company and its subsidiaries employed fifteen (15) compared to sixteen (16) at
December 31, 2023 comprising senior officers, administrative and operations personnel including those on a
short-term service basis.
RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
Operations of the Company are speculative due to the high-risk nature of its business which includes
acquisition, financing, exploration and development of diamond and metal properties (collectively “mineral”).
Material risk factors and uncertainties, which should be taken into account in assessing the Company's
activities, include, but are not necessarily limited to, those set out below. Any one or more of these risks and
others could have a material adverse effect on the Company.
In February 2022, Russia commenced a military invasion of Ukraine. In response, many jurisdictions have
imposed strict economic sanctions against Russia and its interests. While the Company does not have any
operations in Ukraine or Russia, its business may be impacted as the conflict and economic sanctions may give
rise to indirect impacts, including but not limited to, increased fuel prices, supply chain challenges and
disruptions, logistics and transport disruptions and heightened cybersecurity disruptions and threats.
Increased fuel prices and ongoing volatility of such prices may have adverse impacts on the Company’s costs of
doing business. The implications could result in a global economic downturn that could adversely affect the
Company’s business. The continuance or escalation of the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the
corresponding economic sanctions imposed on Russia may also result in increased volatility in the market for
the Company’s securities and could have other effects which are currently unknown.
The Company cannot accurately predict the impact that ongoing conflict in Ukraine will have on its financial
position or operations. Uncertainty about judgments, estimates and assumptions made by management
during the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements related to the Ukraine-Russia
conflict on revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities, and note disclosures could result in a material adjustment to
the carrying value of the asset or liability affected.
Additional Funding Requirements
Further development and exploration of the various mineral projects in which the Company holds an interest
depends upon the Company's ability to obtain financing through equity or debt financing, joint ventures or
other means. While the Company has been successful in the past in obtaining financing through the sale of
equity securities and royalty transactions, there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in
obtaining additional financing in the amount and at the time required and, if available, that it can be obtained
on terms satisfactory to the Company.
The accompanying audited consolidated financial statements for the year-ended December 31, 2024, have
been prepared on the basis of accounting principles applicable to a going concern, which assumes that the
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Company will realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company
incurred a loss of $1,043,242 (2023: $1,151,356) and comprehensive loss of $1,200,971 (2023: $1,395,255) for
the year ended December 31, 2024, and as of that date, the Company had an accumulated deficit of
$55,364,882 (2023: $54,321,640), and negative working capital of $3,880,921 (2023: $3,237,625). Management
has carried out an assessment of the going concern assumption and has concluded that the cash position of
the Company is not sufficient to finance exploration and resource evaluation at the projected levels, and to
finance continued operations for the 12-month period subsequent to December 31, 2024. The continuity of the
Company’s operations is dependent on raising future financing for working capital, the continued exploration
and development of its properties and for acquisition and development costs of new projects.
Management believes that it will be able to secure the necessary financing through a combination of the issue
of new equity or debt instruments, the entering into of joint venture arrangements or the exercise of warrants
and options for the purchase of common shares. However, there is no assurance the Company will be
successful in these actions. There can be no assurance that adequate financing will be available, or available
under terms favorable to the Company.
Should it be determined that the Company is no longer a going concern, adjustments, which could be
significant, would be required to the carrying value of assets and liabilities. The consolidated financial
statements do not reflect the adjustments to the carrying value of assets and liabilities, or the impact on the
consolidated statement of operation and comprehensive income (loss), and consolidated statement of
financial position classifications that would be necessary were the going concern assumption not appropriate.
Failure to obtain equity or debt financing on a timely basis may cause the Company to postpone its exploration
and development plans or forfeit rights in some of its projects.
Uncertainties Related to Mineral Resource Estimates
There is a degree of uncertainty attributable to the calculation of mineral resources and corresponding grades
being mined or dedicated to future production. Until resources are actually mined and processed, the quantity
of resources and grades must be considered as estimates only. In addition, the quantity and value of reserves
or resources may vary, depending on mineral prices. Any material changes in the quantity of resources, grades
or stripping ratio may affect the economic viability of the Company's properties. In addition, there is no
assurance that recoveries in small-scale laboratory tests will be duplicated in larger-scale tests under on-site
conditions, or during production. Determining the economic viability of a mineral project is complicated and
involves a number of variables.
Commodity Prices and Marketability
The mining industry, in general, is intensely competitive and there is no assurance that, even if commercial
quantities of minerals are discovered, a profitable market will exist for the sale of minerals produced. Factors
beyond the control of the Company may affect the marketability of any minerals produced and which cannot
be accurately predicted, such as market fluctuations, and such other factors as government regulations,
including regulations relating to royalties, allowable production, importing and exporting of minerals and
environmental protection, any combination of which factors may result in the Company not receiving an
adequate return on investment capital. Prices received for minerals produced and sold are also affected by
numerous factors beyond the Company's control such as international economic and political trends, global or
regional consumption and demand and supply patterns. There is no assurance that the sale price of minerals
produced from any deposit will be such that they can be mined at a profit.
Currency Risk
The Company's business is mainly transacted in Botswana Pula and U.S. dollar currencies. As a consequence,
fluctuations in exchange rates may have a significant effect on the cash flows and operating results of the
Company in either a positive or negative direction.
Foreign Operations Risk
The Company's current significant projects are located in Botswana. This exposes the Company to risks that
may not otherwise be experienced if its operations were domestic. The risks include, but are not limited to,
environmental protection, land use, water use, health safety, labor, restrictions on production, price controls,
currency remittance, and maintenance of mineral tenure and expropriation of property. There is no assurance
that future changes in taxes or such regulation in the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates will
not adversely affect the Company's operations. Although the operating environments in Botswana are
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considered favorable compared to those in other developing countries, there are still political risks. These risks
include, but are not limited to terrorism, hostage taking, military repression, expropriation, extreme
fluctuations in currency exchange rates, high rates of inflation and labor unrest. Changes in mining or
investment policies or shifts in political attitudes may also adversely affect the Company's business.
Mineral Exploration and Development
The business of exploring for minerals and mining is highly, speculative in nature and involves significant
financial and other risks which even careful evaluation, experience and knowledge may not eliminate. There is
no certainty that expenditures made or to be made by the Company in exploring and developing mineral
properties in which it has an interest will result in the discovery of commercially mineable deposits. Most
exploration projects do not result in the discovery of commercially mineable deposits. While discovery of a
mineral deposit may result in substantial rewards, few properties which are explored are ultimately developed
into producing mines. Major expenses may be required to establish reserves by drilling and to construct
mining and processing facilities at a site. There can be no guarantee that exploration programs carried out by
the Company will result in the development of profitable mining operations.
Title Matters
Any changes in the laws of Botswana relating to mining could have a material adverse effect to the rights and
title to the interests held in those countries by the Company. No assurance can be given that applicable
governments will not revoke or significantly alter the conditions of applicable exploration and mining
authorizations nor that such exploration and mining authorizations will not be challenged or impugned by
third parties.
Infrastructure
Exploration, development, mining and processing activities depend on the availability of adequate
infrastructure. Reliable roads, bridges, sewer and water supply are important determinants which affect capital
and operating costs. Unusual or infrequent weather phenomena, sabotage, government or other interference
in the maintenance of provision of such infrastructure could adversely affect activities and profitability of the
Company.
Uninsured Risks
The mining business is subject to a number of risks and hazards including, but not limited to, environmental
hazards, industrial accidents, labor disputes, encountering unusual or unexpected geologic formations or other
geological or grade problems, encountering unanticipated ground or water conditions, cave-ins, pit wall
failures, flooding, rock bursts, periodic interruptions due to inclement or hazardous weather conditions and
other acts of God. Such risks could result in damage to mineral properties or facilities, personal injury or death,
environmental damage, delays in exploration, development or mining, monetary losses and possible legal
liability. The Company maintains insurance against certain risks that are associated with its business in
amounts that it believes to be reasonable at the current stage of operations. There can be no assurance that
such insurance will continue to be available at economically acceptable premiums or will be adequate to cover
any future claim.
Key Personnel
The Company is dependent upon a relatively small number of key employees, the loss of any of whom could
have an adverse effect on the Company. The Company currently does not have key personal insurance on
these individuals.
Application of New Accounting Policies
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company adopted a number of amendments and
improvements of existing standards. These included amendments to IAS 1 - Presentation of Financial
Statements (encompassing IFRS Practice Statement 2, Making Materiality Judgments) and IAS 8 - Accounting
Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors. These changes did not have any material impact on the
Company’s financial statements.
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New Standards, Amendments and Interpretations
IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements – IFRS 18 introduces three sets of new
requirements to give investors more transparent and comparable information about companies’ financial
performance for better investment decisions, being:
x
Three defined categories for income and expense – operating, investing or financing – to improve
the structure of the income statements, and require all companies to provide new defined subtotals,
including operating profit/(loss);
x
Requirement for companies to disclose explanations of management-defined performance measures
that are related to the income statement; and
x
Enhances guidance on how to organize information and whether to provide it in the primary financial
statements or in the notes.
This standard is effective for reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2027.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Remuneration of Key Management Personnel of the Company
Year Ended December, 31
2024
2023
Short term employee remuneration and benefits
$460,196
$426,118
Stock-based compensation
148,888
169,905
Total compensation attributed to key management personnel
$609,084
$596,023
During 2024, a board member was issued notes payable in the amount of $349,380 (2023: $349,760).
Interest accruing on notes payable for year 2024 was $162,953 (2023: $134,366).
As at December 31, 2024, there was a total of $620,055 (2023: $429,064) payables to related parties
included within accounts payable and accrued liabilities. The amounts are unsecured, non-interest
bearing and are due on demand.
There are no other related party transactions.
OUTLOOK
Precious stones and metals exploration remain a high-risk undertaking requiring patience and persistence.
Despite difficult capital markets in the junior resource sector and the general decrease in commodity prices,
the Company remains committed to international commodity exploration through carefully managed
programs.
The Company does not invest in financial instruments, nor does it do any hedging transactions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional information relating to Tsodilo Resources Limited is available on its website at:
www.TsodiloResources.com or through SEDAR at www.sedar.com
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The Annual Report, including this MD&A contains, contains certain forward-looking statements related to,
among other things, expected future events and the financial and operating results of the Company. Forward-
looking statements are based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management as of the date such
statements are made, and they are subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other
factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially
different from any future results, performance or achievement expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements. Such assumptions include: the Company’s ability to obtain necessary financing; the Company’s
expectations regarding the economy generally, results of operations and the extent of future growth and
performance; and assumptions that the Company’s activities will not be adversely disrupted or impeded by
development, operating or regulatory risk. The Company believes that expectations reflected in this forward-
looking information are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be
correct and such forward-looking information included in this MD&A should not be unduly relied upon.
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There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as the Company’s results and future
events could differ materially from those anticipated in this forward-looking information as a result of those
factors discussed in or referred to under the heading “Risks and Uncertainties” in the Company’s AIF, as well as
changes in general business and economic conditions, changes in interest and foreign currency rates, the
supply and demand for, deliveries of and the level and volatility of prices of rough diamonds, costs and
availability of power and diesel, acts of foreign governments and the outcome of legal proceedings, inaccurate
geological and recoverability assumptions (including with respect to the size, grade and recoverability of
mineral reserves and resources) and unanticipated operational difficulties (including failure of plant,
equipment or processes to operate in accordance with specifications or expectations, cost escalations,
unavailability of materials and equipment, government action or delays in the receipt of government
approvals, industrial disturbances or other job actions, adverse weather conditions, and unanticipated events
relating to health safety and environmental matters).
Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which
speak only as of the date the statements were made, and the Company does not assume any obligations to
update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law.
“s”
“s”
James M. Bruchs
Samuel S. McCullough
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
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TSODILO RESOURCES LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2024 and 2023
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Financial Reporting Responsibility of Management
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared by management. The consolidated
financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting
Standards and include amounts that are based on informed judgments and best estimates. The
financial information presented in this annual report is consistent with the consolidated financial
statements.
Management acknowledges responsibility for the fairness, integrity and objectivity of all
information contained in the annual report including the consolidated financial statements.
Management is also responsible for the maintenance of financial and operating systems, which
include effective controls to provide reasonable assurance that assets are properly protected,
and that relevant and reliable financial information is produced.
Our independent auditors have the responsibility of auditing the consolidated financial
statements and expressing an opinion on them.
The Board of Directors, through its Audit Committee, is responsible for ensuring that
management fulfils its responsibilities for financial reporting and internal control. The Audit
Committee is composed of three directors, two of which qualify as unrelated directors and are
independent of management and free from any interest or business relationship which could be
perceived to materially interfere with their ability to act in the best interests of the Company.
This committee meets periodically with management and the external auditors to review
accounting, auditing, internal control and financial reporting matters. The Audit Committee
reviews the annual financial statements before they are presented to the Board of Directors for
approval and considers the independence of the auditors.
The consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, have been audited
by Jones & O’Connell LLP external auditors, in accordance with Canadian generally accepted
auditing standards on behalf of the shareholders. Their report follows hereafter.
"s”
“s”
James M. Bruchs
Samuel S. McCullough
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
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Independent Auditor's Report
To the Shareholders of Tsodilo Resources Limited
Opinion
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Tsodilo Resources Limited and its subsidiaries (the
"Group"), which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at December 31, 2024 and the
consolidated statement of loss and comprehensive loss, consolidated statement of changes in shareholders’ equity
and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the consolidated financial
statements, including material accounting policy information.
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the
consolidated financial position of the Group as at December 31, 2024 and its consolidated financial performance
and its consolidated cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards as issued
by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Our responsibilities
under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated
Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the ethical
requirements that are relevant to our audit of the consolidated financial statements in Canada, and we have
fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit
evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Emphasis of Matter - Material Uncertainty Related to Going Concern
We draw attention to Note 1 in the consolidated financial statements, which indicates that the Group has incurred a
loss of $1,043,242 and comprehensive loss of $1,200,971 for the year ended December 31, 2024, and the Group
had an accumulated deficit of $55,364,882 and negative working capital of $3,880,921. As stated in Note 1, these
events or conditions, along with other matters as set forth in Note 1, indicate that a material uncertainty exists that
may cast significant doubt on the Group's ability to continue as a going concern. Our opinion is not modified in
respect of this matter.
Key Audit Matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of
the consolidated financial statements of the Group for the year ended December 31, 2024. These matters were
addressed in the context of our audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming our
opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. In addition to the matter described in
the Emphasis of Matter - Material Uncertainty Related to Going Concern section of our report, we have determined
the matters described below to be the key audit matters to be communicated in our report.
Evaluation of Capitalized Resource Property Costs for Potential Impairment
Description of the matter
We draw attention to Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements. At each reporting date, the Group must
consider whether there is objective evidence of impairment in the resource properties as a result of events that
have occurred after the initial recognition of the resource property costs (a "loss event") and whether that loss
event (or events) has an impact on the estimated recoverability of the resource properties. The Group's
assessment of whether there are any indicators that the carrying value of its investment in the resource properties
may be impaired is a significant management judgment.
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Independent Auditor's Report
To the Shareholders of Tsodilo Resources Limited (Continued)
Key Audit Matters (Continued)
Evaluation of Capitalized Resource Property Costs for Potential Impairment (Continued)
Why the matter is a key audit matter
We identified the evaluation of evidence of impairment for the resource properties as a key audit matter. This
matter represented an area of higher assessed risk of material misstatement, which required significant auditor
judgment in the evaluation of the results of our procedures.
How the matter was addressed in the audit
The primary procedure we performed to address this key audit matter included the following:
We evaluated the appropriateness of the Group's impairment analysis by assessing the resource properties for any
indicators of impairment in accordance with IFRS 6.
Other Matter
The amounts shown for comparative purposes as at and for the year ended December 31, 2023 were reported on
by another auditor, with a date of April 29, 2024.
Information Other than the Consolidated Financial Statements and Auditor's Report Thereon
Management is responsible for other information. Other information comprises the information included in
Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the relevant Canadian
Securities Commissions. Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover the other
information and we do not and will not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with our
audit of the consolidated financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information identified above
and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the consolidated financial
statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on
the work we have performed on this other information, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this
other information, we are required to report that fact in the auditors’ report. We have nothing to report in this
regard.
Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the Consolidated Financial
Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in
accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the IASB and for such internal control as management
determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Group's ability to
continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going
concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or
has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Group’s financial reporting process.
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Independent Auditor's Report
To the Shareholders of Tsodilo Resources Limited (Continued)
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole
are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes
our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but it is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in
accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards will always detect a material misstatement when
it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the
aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of
these consolidated financial statements.
As a part of an audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards, we exercise professional
judgement and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to
fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is
sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement
resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as a fraud may involve collusion, forgery,
intentional omissions, misrepresentations or the override of internal control.
Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are
appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the
Group’s internal control.
Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and
related disclosures made by management.
Conclude of the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on
the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast
significant doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material
uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the
consolidated financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our
conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future
events or conditions may cause the Group to cease to continue as a going concern.
Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial statements, including the
disclosures, and whether the consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions and
events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
Plan and perform the group audit to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the finanical
information of the entities or business units within the Group as a basis for forming an opinion on the group
financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and review of the audit work performed
for the purposes of the group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and
timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we
identify during our audit.
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Independent Auditor's Report
To the Shareholders of Tsodilo Resources Limited (Continued)
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical
requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may
reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with those charged with governance, we determine those matters that were of
most significance in the audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period and are therefore the
key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor's report unless law or regulation precludes public
disclosure about the matter, or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be
communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to
outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.
The engagement partner on the audit resulting in this independent auditor's report is Wayne O'Connell.
Jones & O'Connell LLP
Chartered Professional Accountants
Licensed Public Accountants
St. Catharines, Ontario
April 28, 2025
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Tsodilo Resources Limited
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
(In United States dollars)
December 31
2024
December 31
2023
ASSETS
Current
Cash
$ 6,010
$ 1,856
Accounts receivable and prepaid expenses
28,615
37,493
Total Current Assets
34,625
39,349
Exploration and evaluation assets (note 3)
5,480,551
5,475,876
Property, plant, and equipment (note 4)
54,155
80,608
Total Assets
$5,569,331
$5,595,833
LIABILITIES
Current
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (note 9)
$ 1,630,042
$ 1,341,216
Short-term lease liability (note 5)
5,318
4,952
Notes payable (notes 6 and 9)
2,280,186
1,930,806
Total Current Liabilities
3,915,546
3,276,974
Long-term lease liability (note 5)
--
5,503
Total Liabilities
3,915,546
3,282,477
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Share capital (note 7)
51,774,264
51,403,803
Contributed surplus (note 7)
12,555,134
12,414,194
Commitment to issue shares
30,000
--
Foreign translation reserve
(7,340,730)
(7,183,001)
Deficit
(55,364,882)
(54,321,640)
Total Equity
1,653,785
2,313,356
Total Liabilities and Equity
$ 5,569,331
$5,595,833
Nature of operations and going concern (note 1)
Commitments and contingencies (note 12)
Subsequent events (note15)
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
APPROVED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
“s”
“s”
Jonathan R. Kelafant
James M. Bruchs
Chairman, Audit Committee
Chairman, Board of Directors
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Tsodilo Resources Limited
Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss
(In United States dollars)
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
Operating Expenses
Corporate remuneration (note 9)
$ 462,066
$ 468,830
Corporate travel and subsistence
1,929
16,067
Investor relations
38,198
21,746
Legal and audit
51,015
121,539
Filings and regulatory fees
23,972
31,494
Administrative expenses
324,738
294,175
Amortization expense
16,074
43,042
Stock-based compensation (note 7 and 9)
179,752
215,802
1,097,744
1,212,695
Other Income (Expense)
Other income, net of cost
70,051
64,882
Foreign exchange loss
(15,549)
(3,543)
54,502
61,339
Loss for the Year
$ (1,043,242)
$ (1,151,356)
Other Comprehensive Loss
Foreign currency translation
(157,729)
(243,899)
Total Other Comprehensive Loss
(157,729)
(243,899)
Total Comprehensive Loss for the Year
$ (1,200,971)
$ (1,395,255)
Basic and diluted loss per share
$ (0.02)
$ (0.02)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
54,364,508
52,267,581
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Tsodilo Resources Limited
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
(In United States dollars except for Shares)
2024
Share Capital
Shares Issued
Amount
Contributed Surplus
Stock-based
compensation & Other
Commitment to
Issue Shares
Foreign Translation
Reserve
Retained
Deficit
Total Equity
Balance January 1, 2024
53,044,925
$51,403,803
$12,414,194
$
--
$(7,183,001)
$(54,321,640)
$2,313,356
Units Issued
1,566,660
293,138
--
--
--
--
293,138
Options exercised
452,500
77,323
(38,813)
--
38,510
Commitment to issue shares
30,000
30,000
Stock-based compensation
--
--
179,752
--
--
--
179,752
Comprehensive gain /(loss)
--
--
--
--
(157,729)
(1,043,242)
(1,200,971)
Balance December 31, 2024
55,064,085
$51,774,264
$12,555,133
$30,000
$(7,340,730)
$(55,364,882)
$1,653,785
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
2023
Share Capital
Shares Issued
Amount
Contributed Surplus
Stock-based
compensation & Other
Commitment to
Issue Shares
Foreign Translation
Reserve
Retained
Deficit
Total Equity
Balance January 1, 2023
49,837,081
$50,944,960
$12,198,392
$95,068
$(6,939,102)
$(53,170,284)
$3,129,034
Units Issued
3,207,844
458,843
--
(95,068)
--
--
363,775
Options exercised
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
Stock-based compensation
--
--
215,802
--
--
--
215,802
Comprehensive gain /(loss)
--
--
--
--
(243,899)
(1,151,356)
(1,395,255)
Balance December 31, 2023
53,044,925
$51,403,803
$12,414,194
$
--
$(7,183,001)
$(54,321,640)
$2,313,356
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Tsodilo Resources Limited
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In United States dollars)
Year Ended December 31
2024
2023
Cash provided by (used in):
Operating Activities
Net loss for the period
($ 1,043,242)
($ 1,151,356)
Adjustments for non-cash items:
Amortization
16,074
43,042
Interest on lease liability
814
1,290
Foreign exchange loss (gain)
15,549
3,543
Stock-based compensation
179,752
215,802
(831,053)
(887,679)
Net change in non-cash working capital balances (note 14)
297,704
303,891
Cash (used in) provided by operating activities
(533,349)
(583,788)
Investing Activities
Additions to exploration properties
(186,063)
(155,072)
Cash used in investing activities
(186,063)
(155,072)
Financing Activities
Issuance of notes payable
349,380
324,760
Issuance of common shares and warrants
298,642
376,989
Cost of issuance
(5,504)
(13,214)
Commitment to issue shares
30,000
--
Options exercised
38,510
--
Cash payments on lease
(5,716)
(5,744)
Cash provided by financing activities
705,312
682,791
Impact of exchange on cash
18,254
17,876
Change in cash – for the period
4,154
(38,193)
Cash – beginning of period
1,856
40,049
Cash – end of period
$ 6,010
$ 1,856
Supplemental cash flow information – note 14
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Tsodilo Resources Limited
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
(All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted)
1.
NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND GOING CONCERN
Tsodilo Resources Limited (“Tsodilo” or “the Company”) is an exploration stage company which is engaged principally
in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties in the Republic of Botswana. The Company is
incorporated under the laws of the Yukon Territory, Canada, under the Business Corporations Act of Yukon and the
address of the Company’s registered office is 1 King Street West, 48th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5H 1A1. The
Company currently exists under the Business Corporations Act of Yukon and its common shares are listed on the
Canadian TSX Venture Stock Exchange (“TSXV”) under the symbol TSD. The Company’s stock also trades on the US
OTCQB Venture Market under the symbol "TSDRF" and the Frankfurt Borse under the symbol “TZO”.
The Company is considered to be in the exploration and development stage given that none of its properties are in
production and, to date, have not earned any revenues. The recoverability of amounts shown for exploration and
evaluation assets is dependent on the existence of economically recoverable reserves, the renewal or extension of
exploration licenses, obtaining the necessary permits to operate a mine, obtaining the financing to complete
exploration and development, and future profitable production.
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis of accounting principles applicable to a going
concern, which assumes that the Company will realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of
business. The Company incurred a loss of $1,043,242 (2023: $1,151,356) and comprehensive loss of $1,200,971 (2023:
$1,395,255) for the year ended December 31, 2024, and as of that date, the Company had an accumulated deficit of
$55,364,882 (2023: $54,321,640), and negative working capital of $3,880,921 (2023: $3,237,625). The Company has not
generated any revenues or cash flows from operations since inception and does not expect to do so for the
foreseeable future.
The Company’s continuation as a going concern depends on its ability to successfully raise financing. Although the
Company has been successful in the past in obtaining financing, there is no assurance that it will be able to obtain
adequate financing in the future or that such financing will be on terms acceptable to the Company; therefore giving
rise to a material uncertainty which cast significant doubt as to whether the Company’s cash resources and working
capital will be sufficient to enable the Company to continue as a going concern for the 12-month period after the date of
these consolidated financial statements.
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis that contemplates the realization of
assets and discharge of liabilities at their carrying values in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future;
and do not give effect to adjustments that would be necessary to the carrying values and classification of assets and
liabilities should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
2.
MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a)
Statement of Compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards
These consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting
Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and interpretations of the
International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”).
The consolidated financial statements have been authorized for release by the Company’s Board of Directors on
April 28, 2025.
(b)
Basis of Preparation
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis except for financial
instruments classified as fair value through profit or loss, which are stated at their fair value. In addition, the
consolidated financial statements have been prepared using the accruals basis of accounting, except for cash flow
information. The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all years presented.
(c)
Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements are presented in United States dollars and include the accounts of the
Company and the following direct* and indirect** subsidiaries:
Entity
Jurisdiction
2024
2023
Tsodilo Resources Bermuda Limited (“TRBL”)
Bermuda*
100%
100%
Bosoto (Proprietary) Limited (“Bosoto”)
Botswana**
100%
100%
Gcwihaba Resources (Proprietary) Limited (“Gcwihaba”)
Botswana**
100%
100%
Newdico (Proprietary) Limited (“Newdico”)
Botswana**
100%
100%
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
(All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted)
A subsidiary is an entity that the Company controls, either directly or indirectly, where control is defined as the
power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. All
inter-company transactions and balances including unrealised income and expenses arising from inter-company
transactions are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements.
(d)
Significant Accounting Judgments and Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make
judgments and estimates that affect the application of policies and reporting amounts of assets and liabilities,
income, and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The areas which require management to make significant judgments and estimates in determining carrying
values include, but are not limited to:
(i)
Capitalization of exploration and evaluation costs
Management has determined that exploration and evaluation costs incurred during the period have
future economic benefits and are economically recoverable. In making this judgment, management has
assessed various sources of information including but not limited to the geologic and metallurgic
information, proximity of operating facilities, operating management expertise and existing permits. In
particular, the carrying value of the Company’s exploration and evaluation assets is dependent upon the
Company’s determination with respect to the future prospects of its exploration and evaluation assets
and the ability of the Company to successfully complete the renewal or extension process for its
exploration properties as required.
(ii)
Impairment of exploration and evaluation assets
While assessing whether any indications of impairment exist for exploration and evaluation assets,
consideration is given to both external and internal sources of information. Information the Company
considers includes changes in the market, economic and legal environment in which the Company
operates that are not within its control that could affect the recoverable amount of exploration and
evaluation assets. Internal sources of information include the manner in which exploration and
evaluation assets are being used or are expected to be used and indications of expected economic
performance of the assets. Reductions in metal price forecasts, increases in estimated future costs of
production, increases in estimated future capital costs, reductions in the amount of recoverable mineral
reserves and mineral resources and/or adverse current economics can result in a write-down of the
carrying amounts of the Company’s exploration and evaluation assets.
(iii)
Share-based payments
Management determines costs for share-based payments using market-based valuation techniques. The
fair value of the market-based and performance-based share awards are determined at the date of grant
using generally accepted valuation techniques. Assumptions are made and judgment used in applying
valuation techniques. These assumptions and judgments include estimating the future volatility of the
stock price, expected dividend yield, future employee turnover rates and future employee stock option
exercise behaviours and corporate performance. Such judgments and assumptions are inherently
uncertain. Changes in these assumptions affect the fair value estimates.
(e)
Foreign Currency Translation
The consolidated financial statements are presented in United States dollars (USD) which is the functional currency
of Tsodilo Resources Limited and Tsodilo Resources Bermuda Limited. The functional currency of the Botswana
subsidiaries is the Botswana Pula (BWP).
Assets and liabilities of the Botswana subsidiaries are translated at the rate of exchange at the reporting year end
date. Expenses are translated at average rates for the period, unless exchange rates fluctuated significantly during
the period, in which case the exchange rates at the dates of the transaction are used. The resulting foreign
exchange currency translation adjustments are recognized in other comprehensive loss included in the
consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using exchange rates prevailing at the
date of the transactions. At the end of each reporting period, foreign currency denominated monetary assets and
liabilities are translated to the functional currency using the prevailing rate of exchange at the reporting period
date. Gains and losses on translation of monetary items are recognized in profit or loss.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
(All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted)
In the event a foreign subsidiary is sold, the amount previously recognized in the foreign translation reserve would
be reallocated to profit or loss as part of the gain or loss on disposal of the subsidiary company.
(f)
Loss per Common Share
Loss per share calculations are based on the net loss attributable to common shareholders for the year
divided by the weighted average number of common shares issued and outstanding during the period.
Diluted loss per share calculations are based on the net loss attributable to common shareholders for the
year divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year plus the effects
of dilutive common share equivalents. This method requires that the dilutive effect of outstanding options and
warrants issued be calculated using the treasury stock method. This method assumes that all common share
equivalents have been exercised at the beginning of the period (or at the time of issuance, if later), and that the
funds obtained thereby were used to purchase common shares of the Company at the average trading price
of common shares during the period. The incremental number of common shares that would be issued is
included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share.
(g)
Exploration and Evaluation Assets
Exploration and evaluation assets include acquired mineral use rights for mineral properties held by the
Company. The amount of consideration paid (in cash or share value) for mineral use rights is capitalized.
The amounts shown for exploration and evaluation assets represent all direct and indirect costs relating to the
acquisition, exploration and development of exploration properties, less recoveries, and do not necessarily
reflect present or future values. These costs will be amortized against revenue from future production or
written off if the exploration and evaluation assets are abandoned or sold. The Company has classified
exploration and evaluation assets as intangible in nature. Depletion of costs capitalized on projects put into
commercial production will be recorded using the unit-of-production method based upon estimates of proven
and probable reserves.
Proceeds received from farm-out agreements or recoveries of costs are credited against the cost of related claims.
Ownership of exploration and evaluation assets involves certain inherent risks, including geological, commodity
prices, operating costs, and permitting risks. Many of these risks are outside the Company’s control. The ultimate
recoverability of the amounts capitalized for exploration and evaluation assets is dependent upon the delineation
of economically recoverable ore reserves, the renewal or extension of exploration licenses, obtaining the
necessary financing to complete their development, obtaining the necessary permits to operate the mine, and
realizing profitable production or proceeds from the disposition thereof.
Exploration and evaluation assets are tested for impairment if facts or circumstances indicate that impairment
exists. Examples of such facts and circumstances are as follows:
the period for which the Company has the right to explore in the specific area has expired during the
period or will expire in the near future, and is not expected to be renewed;
substantive expenditure on further exploration for and evaluation of mineral resources in the specific
area is neither budgeted nor planned;
exploration for and evaluation of mineral resources in the specific area have not led to the discovery of
commercially viable quantities of mineral resources and the entity has decided to discontinue such
activities in the specific area; and
sufficient data exists to indicate that, although a development in the specific area is likely to proceed,
the carrying amount of the exploration and evaluation asset is unlikely to be recovered in full, from
successful development or by sale.
When events or changes in circumstances indicate that its’ carrying amount may not be recoverable, the
Company will recognize an impairment in value based upon current exploration results and upon management’s
assessment of the future probability of revenues from the property or from the sale of the property.
(h)
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated on a
straight-line basis over the following terms:
Hangar
over remaining life of land lease
Vehicles
5 Years
Furniture and equipment
3 – 4 Years
An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognized upon disposal or when no future economic
benefits are expected to arise from the continued use of the asset. Any gain or loss arising on disposal of the
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
(All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted)
asset, determined as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the
asset, is recognized in profit or loss.
Where an item of property, plant and equipment comprise major components with different useful lives, the
components are accounted for as separate items of property, plant, and equipment. Expenditures incurred to
replace a component of an item of property, plant and equipment that is accounted for separately, including
major inspection and overhaul expenditures, are capitalized.
(i)
Cash
Cash consists of cash held in banks and petty cash.
(j)
Income Taxes
Current taxes are the expected tax payable or receivable on taxable income or loss for the year, using local
tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date, and includes any adjustments to tax payable
or receivable in respect of previous years.
Deferred taxes are recorded using the statement of financial position liability method whereby deferred tax is
recognized in respect to temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for
financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. Deferred tax is measured at the tax
rates that are expected to be applied to temporary differences when they are realized or settled, based on the
laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date. Deferred tax is not recognized for
temporary differences which arise on the initial recognition of assets or liabilities in a transaction that is not a
business combination and that affect neither accounting, nor taxable profit or loss.
A deferred tax asset is recognized for unused tax losses, tax credits and deductible temporary differences, to the
extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which they can be utilized.
Deferred tax assets are reviewed each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer
probable that the related tax benefit will be realized.
(k)
Share-based Compensation
The Company follows the fair value method of accounting for stock option awards granted to employees and
directors, whereby services are rendered as consideration for equity instruments (equity-settled transactions).
The fair value of stock options is determined by the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model with assumptions for
risk-free interest rates, dividend yields, volatility of the expected market price of the Company’s common shares
and an expected life of the options. The number of stock option awards expected to vest are estimated using
a forfeiture rate based on historical experience and future expectations. The fair value of direct awards of
stock is determined by the quoted market price of the Company’s stock. Share-based compensation is
amortized over the vesting period of the related stock option. When options are forfeited, any charges already
recognized relating to unvested options are reversed. When an award is cancelled by the entity or by the
counterparty, any remaining element of fair value of the award is expensed immediately through profit or loss.
When an award expires unexercised the fair value originally allocated to the awardee remains in contributed
surplus.
The Company uses graded or accelerated amortization which specifies that each vesting tranche must be
accounted for as a separate arrangement with a unique fair value measurement. Each vesting tranche is
subsequently amortized separately and in parallel from the grant date.
Option-pricing models require the use of highly subjective estimates and assumptions including the expected
stock price volatility. Changes in the underlying assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimates.
(l)
Severance Benefits
Under Botswana law, a Company is required to pay severance benefits for full-time employees upon the
completion of 5 years of continued service if the employee so elects or upon the termination of employment.
Severance is earned at the rate of one day per month for an employee with less than five years of service and
two days per month for employees with greater than five years of service. The specifics and benefits of the
severance program mandated in Botswana are extended to full-time employees residing and working outside of
Botswana. The cost of these severance benefits is accrued over the year of service until the benefit becomes
payable. Portions of the severance expenses are capitalized to exploration and evaluation assets
(m)
Financial Assets
Under IFRS 9, all financial assets are initially recorded at fair value and designated upon inception into one of
the following three categories: amortized cost, fair value through other comprehensive income (“FVOCI”) or at
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
(All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted)
fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”). All of the Company’s financial assets are classified as amortized
cost, being subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method.
The Company recognizes a loss allowance for expected credit losses on financial assets that are measured at
amortized cost. At each reporting date, the Company measures the loss allowance for the financial asset at an
amount equal to the lifetime expected credit losses if the credit risk on the financial asset has increased
significantly since initial recognition. If at the reporting date the financial asset has not increased significantly since
initial recognition, the Company measures the loss allowance for the financial asset at an amount equal to the
twelve-month expected credit losses. The Company shall recognize in profit or loss, as an impairment gain or loss,
the amount of expected credit losses (or reversal) that is required to adjust the loss allowance at the reporting date
to the amount that is required to be recognized.
The Company derecognizes financial assets only when the contractual rights to cash flow from the financial assets
expire, or when it transfers the financial assets and substantially all of the associated risks and rewards of ownership
to another entity. Gains and losses on de-recognition are recognized in profit or loss.
(n)
Financial Liabilities
All financial liabilities are initially recorded at fair value and designated upon inception as FVTPL or at
amortized cost. Financial liabilities classified as at amortized cost are initially recognized at fair value less
directly attributable transaction costs. After initial recognition, amortized costs are subsequently measured at
amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. The effective interest rate method is a method of
calculating the amortized cost of a financial liability and of allocating interest expenses over the relevant
period. The effective interest rate is the rate that discounts estimated future cash payments through the
expected life of the financial liability. The Company’s accounts payable and accrued liabilities, lease liability, and
notes payable are classified as at amortized cost. Financial liabilities classified as FVTPL. Derivatives, including
separated embedded derivatives, are also classified as FVTPL, and recognized at fair value with changes in fair
value recognized in earnings unless they are designated as effective hedging instruments. Fair value changes
on financial liabilities classified as FVTPL are recognized in the statement of loss. Transaction costs associated
with FVTPL liabilities are expensed as incurred.
The Company derecognizes a financial liability when its contractual obligations are discharged or cancelled or
expire. The Company also derecognizes a financial liability when its terms are modified, and the cash flows of the
modified liability are substantially different. In this case, a new financial liability based on the modified terms is
recognized at fair value.
(o)
Impairment of Assets
At the end of each reporting period, the Company assesses each cash-generating unit to determine whether there
is any indication that those assets are impaired. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the
asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment, if any. The recoverable amount is the
higher of the fair value less cost to sell and the value in use. Fair value is determined as the amount that would
be obtained from the sale of the asset in an arm’s length transaction between knowledgeable and willing
parties. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a
discount rate that reflects current market assessment of the time value of money and the risk of a specific asset.
If the recoverable amount of an asset is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the
asset is reduced to its recoverable amount and the impairment loss is recognized in profit or loss for the period.
For an asset that does not generate largely independent cash inflows, the recoverable amount is determined
for the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs. Exploration and evaluation assets are assessed for
impairment indicators under IFRS 6.
When an impairment subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash generating unit) is
increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but to an amount that does not exceed the
carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset (or
cash generating unit) in prior periods. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognized immediately in profit or
loss.
(p)
Related Party Transactions
Parties are considered to be related if one party has the ability, directly or indirectly, to control the other party
or exercise significant influence over the other party in making financial and operating decisions. Related
parties may be individuals or corporate entities and includes, but is not limited to, key management personnel,
directors, affiliated companies, and project partners. A transaction is considered to be a related party
transaction when there is a transfer of resources, services, or obligations between related parties.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
(All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted)
(q)
Share Capital
The Company engages in equity financing transactions to obtain the funds necessary to continue operations and
explore and evaluate resource properties. These equity financing transactions may involve issuance of common
shares or units. A unit comprises a certain number of common shares and a certain number of share purchase
warrants (“Warrants”). Depending on the terms and conditions of each equity financing agreement (“Agreement”),
the Warrants are exercisable into additional common shares prior to expiry at a price stipulated by the Agreement.
Warrants that are part of units are valued using the residual value method which involves comparing the selling
price of the units to the Company’s share price on the announcement date of the financing. The market value is
then applied to the common share, and any residual amount is assigned to the Warrants. Warrants that are issued
as payment for agency fees or other transaction costs are accounted for as share issue costs and are recognized in
equity. In situations where share capital is issued, or received, as non-monetary consideration and the fair value of
the asset received, or given up is not readily determinable, the fair market value (as defined) of the shares is used to
record the transaction. The fair market value of the shares issued, or received, is based on the trading price of those
shares on the appropriate exchange on the date the shares are issued.
(r)
Provisions
Rehabilitation provisions:
The Company recognizes liabilities for statutory, contractual, constructive, or legal obligations associated with the
retirement of exploration and evaluation assets and equipment, when those obligations result from the
acquisition, construction, development, or normal operation of the assets. Initially, a liability for rehabilitation
obligation is recognized at its fair value in the period in which it is incurred if a reasonable estimate of cost can be
made. The Company records the present value of the estimated future cash flows associated with the retirement
as a liability when the liability is incurred and increases the carrying value of the related assets for that amount. At
the end of each period, the liability would be increased to reflect the passage of time (accretion expense) and
changes in the estimated future cash flows underlying any initial estimates (additional rehabilitation costs).
The Company recognizes its environmental liability on a site-by-site basis when it can be reliably estimated.
Environmental expenditures related to existing conditions resulting from past or current operations and from
which no current or future benefit is discernible are charged to profit or loss.
As at December 31, 2024, and 2023, the Company has determined that it does not have any decommissioning or
rehabilitation obligations.
Other provisions:
Provisions are recognized for liabilities of uncertain timing or amount that have arisen as a result of past
transactions, including legal or constructive obligations. The provision is measured at the best estimate of the
expenditure required to settle the obligation at the reporting date.
(s)
Lease Liability Accounting Policy
At inception of a contract, the Company assesses whether the contract is, or contains, a lease. A contract is, or
contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in
exchange for consideration.
Leases of right-of-use assets are recognized at the lease commencement date at the present value of the lease
payments that are not paid at that date. The lease payments are discounted using the interest rate implicit in the
lease, if that rate can be readily determined, and otherwise at the Company’s incremental borrowing rate. At the
commencement date, a right-of-use asset is measured at cost, which is comprised of the initial amount of the lease
liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or before the commencement date, plus any decommissioning
and restoration costs, less any lease incentives received.
Each lease payment is allocated between repayment of the lease principal and interest. Interest on the lease
liability in each period during the lease term is allocated to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the
remaining balance of the lease liability. Except where the costs are included in the carrying amount of another
asset, the Company recognizes in profit or loss (a) the interest on a lease liability and (b) variable lease payments
not included in the measurement of a lease liability in the period in which the event or condition that triggers
those payments occurs. The Company subsequently measures a right-of-use asset at cost less any accumulated
depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses; and adjusted for any re-measurement of the lease liability.
Right-of-use assets are depreciated over the shorter of the asset’s useful life and the lease term.
(t)
Adoption of new Accounting Standards
During the year ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, the Company adopted a number of amendments and
improvements of existing standards. These included amendments to IAS 1 - Presentation of Financial Statements
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
(All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted)
(encompassing IFRS Practice Statement 2 Making Materiality Judgments) and IAS 8 - Accounting Policies, Changes
in Accounting Estimates and Errors. These changes did not have any material impact on the Company’s financial
statements.
(u)
Accounting Standards, Amendments and Interpretations Not Yet Effective
IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements – IFRS 18 introduces three sets of new requirements to
give investors more transparent and comparable information about companies’ financial performance for better
investment decisions, being:
x
Three defined categories for income and expense – operating, investing or financing – to improve the
structure of the income statements, and require all companies to provide new defined subtotals,
including operating profit/(loss);
x
Requirement for companies to disclose explanations of management-defined performance measures
that are related to the income statement; and
x
Enhances guidance on how to organize information and whether to provide it in the primary financial
statements or in the notes.
This standard is effective for reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2027.
3.
EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS
Exploration and evaluation assets are summarized as follows:
Bosoto
BK 16
Gcwihaba
Metals
TOTAL
Balance at December 31, 2022
$ 3,330,489
$ 2,242,106
$ 5,572,595
Additions
70,030
85,042
155,072
Net Exchange Differences
(150,484)
(101,307)
(251,791)
Impairment
--
--
--
Balance at December 31, 2023
$ 3,250,035
$ 2,225,841
$ 5,475,876
Additions
41,683
152,501
194,184
Net Exchange Differences
(110,723)
(78,785)
(189,509)
Impairment
--
--
--
Balance at December 31, 2024
$ 3,180,995
$ 2,299,557
$ 5,480,551
Exploration and evaluation additions for the year-ended December 31, 2023, are summarized as follows:
BK 16
Metals
TOTAL
Drilling Expenditures
$ 2,464
$ 6,344
$ 8,808
Amortization Drill Rigs & Vehicles
3,704
4,501
8,205
License Fees
56
811
867
Maintenance, & Consumables
10,561
23,529
34,090
Salaries, Wages & Services
53,245
49,857
103,102
Balance at December 31, 2023
$ 70,030
$ 85,042
$ 155,072
Exploration and evaluation additions for the year-ended December 31, 2024, are summarized as follows:
BK 16
Metals
TOTAL
Drilling Expenditures
$ 810
$ 6,062
$ 6,872
Amortization Drill Rigs & Vehicles
3,666
4,455
8,121
Lab Analyses & Assays
--
4,765
4,765
License Fees
--
705
705
Maintenance, & Consumables
11,668
42,497
54,165
Salaries, Wages & Services
25,539
94,017
119,556
Balance at December 31, 2024
$ 41,683
$ 152,501
$ 194,184
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
(All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted)
General
Title to mineral properties involves certain inherent risks due to the difficulties of determining the validity of permits and
the potential for problems arising from government conveyance accuracy, prior unregistered agreements or transfers,
native land claims, confirmation of physical boundaries, and title may be affected by undetected defects. The Company
does not carry title insurance.
Exploration and Evaluation Assets (Royalties)
In the third Quarter 2017, the Company reached an agreement with Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (“Sandstorm”) (NYSE MKT: SAND,
TSX: SSL) to grant royalties on three projects in consideration of the payment of $1,500,000.
The package of assets in the Royalty Sale includes:
the grant of a 1% Net Smelter Return (NSR) on the Company’s wholly owned Botswana subsidiary Gcwihaba
Resources (Pty) Ltd. prospecting metal licenses in northwest Botswana;
the grant of a 1% Gross Proceeds Royalty (GPR) on the Company’s Botswana wholly owned subsidiary Bosoto
(Pty) Ltd. precious stone prospecting license (PL217/2016) located in the Orapa Kimberlite Field; and,
the grant of a 1% NSR on the Company’s 70% owned South African subsidiary Idada 361 (Pty) Ltd gold and
silver prospecting license located in the Barberton Greenstone Belt in the Mpumalanga province of South
Africa.
Sandstorm shall have a right of first refusal with respect to any third-party bona fide offers to purchase a metal or precious
stone royalty on the properties.
On July 23, 2020, the Company reached an agreement with TBM (Pty) Ltd. ("TBM") to grant royalties (Royalty income) on its
Botswana subsidiary Gcwihaba (Pty) Ltd. ("Gcwihaba") then seven (7) metal prospecting licenses in consideration of the
payment of $500,000.
The package of assets in the Royalty Sale includes the grant of a 0.5% Net Smelter Return or Net Mineral Return on
Gcwihaba's five (5) prospecting metal licenses in northwest Botswana.
OPERATING SUBSIDIARIES
Gcwihaba Resources (Pty) Ltd (“Gcwihaba”) - Botswana
Gcwihaba, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company holds five (5) Prospecting Licenses (PL) in the North-West district.
On April 1, 2024, PL’s 020-024/2018 were renewed for their 1st two-year renewal period. The five licenses combined have a
proposed minimum exploration expenditure requirement of 10,024,560 BWP ($714,364) if held for the full license term.
Bosoto (Pty) Ltd (“Bosoto”) - Botswana
Tsodilo was granted PL369/2014 over the BK16 kimberlite pipe through its 100% owned Botswana subsidiary, Bosoto,
effective October 1, 2014. On June 21, 2021, a renewal of the second two-year renewal license was granted effective
October 1, 2021, for pandemic relief. An application for an extension to complete the work program delayed by the
pandemic was filed on June 30, 2023. The application is under review by the Ministry of Minerals and Energy.
Newdico (Pty) Ltd (“Newdico”) - Botswana
The Company holds a 100% interest in Newdico (Pty) Limited (“Newdico”), which provides administrative, operational,
exploration, geophysical, and drilling services to the Company’s other subsidiaries as well as evaluate additional properties
for acquisition.
Tsodilo Resources Bermuda Limited
The Company holds a 100% interest in Tsodilo Resources Bermuda Limited to which the shares of its operating subsidiaries
are registered.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
(All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted)
4.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Cost
Hangar
Vehicles
Furniture &
Equipment
Right of
Use Asset
Total
As at December 31, 2022
$154,480
$ 676,926
$ 391,924
$23,567
$ 1,246,897
Net Exchange Differences
(6,980)
(30,586)
(16,923)
(1,064)
(55,553)
As at December 31, 2023
147,500
646,340
375,001
22,503
1,191,344
Additions
--
--
--
--
--
Disposals
--
(42,308)
--
--
(42,308)
Net Exchange Differences
(4,980)
(21,822)
(12,074)
(760)
(39,636)
As at December 31, 2024
$142,520
$582,210
$362,927
$21,743
$1,109,400
Accumulated Depreciation
Hangar
Vehicles
Furniture &
Equipment
Right of
Use Asset
Total
As at December 31, 2022
$110,387
$675,092
$314,109
$9,427
$1,109,015
Depreciation
16,311
1,760
28,689
4,522
51,281
Net Exchange Differences
(13,026)
(30,512)
(5,576)
(447)
(49,561)
As at December 31, 2023
113,672
646,340
337,222
13,502
1,110,736
Depreciation
16,074
--
3,666
4,455
24,195
Disposals
--
(42,308)
--
--
(42,308)
Net Exchange Differences
(4,235)
(21,822)
(10,759)
(562)
(37,378)
As at December 31, 2024
$125,511
$582,210
$330,129
$17,395
$1,055,245
Net Book Value:
As at December 31, 2023
$33,828
$--
$37,779
$9,001
$80,608
As at December 31, 2024
$17,009
$--
$32,798
$4,348
$54,155
For the year ended December 31, 2024, $8,121 (2023: $8,205) depreciation has been capitalized under
exploration and evaluation assets.
5.
LEASE LIABILITY
The following table presents the lease obligation for the Group:
2024
2023
Lease liability opening balance
$ 10,455
$ 215,614
Additions
--
--
Payments
(5,716)
(5,744)
Accretion
814
1,290
Exchange difference
(235)
(705)
Lease liability ending balance
5,318
10,455
Current portion
(5,318)
(4,952)
Long-term portion
$ --
$ 5,503
The incremental borrowing rate for the lease liabilities recognized was 10%. See note 12.
6.
NOTES PAYABLE
As at December 31, 2024, notes payable in the amount of $2,280,186 (2023: $1,930,806) were outstanding from a related
party. The notes have an annual interest rate of 8% and one of the notes carries a termination fee of 10% upon early
redemption of the note. In addition, at the option of the note holder, the December 2018 note can be converted to stock
at the discretion of the holder during future private placements that raise a minimum of CAD $500,000, of those future
private placements at the price of the private placement. The remaining notes are due on demand.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
(All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted)
Notes payable as at December 31, 2024, and 2023 are summarized as follows:
Date Issued
Amount
Interest Rate
Termination Fee
Maturity
Date
December 31, 2018
$ 273,006*
8%
$ 27,300
31-Dec-25
June 30, 2019
207,242
8%
NIL
On Demand
December 31, 2019
57,684
8%
NIL
On Demand
October 01, 2020
192,042
8%
NIL
On Demand
June 21, 2021
26,500
8%
NIL
On Demand
July 27, 2021
26,500
8%
NIL
On Demand
August 28, 2021
27,000
8%
NIL
On Demand
September 27, 2021
25,500
8%
NIL
On Demand
December 31, 2021
102,235
8%
NIL
On Demand
June 30, 2022
451,159
8%
NIL
On Demand
September 30, 2022
100,738
8%
NIL
On Demand
December 31, 2022
91,440
8%
NIL
On Demand
July 01, 2023
166,880
8%
NIL
On Demand
September 30, 2023
91,440
8%
NIL
On Demand
December 31, 2023
91,440
8%
NIL
On Demand
As at December 31, 2023
$ 1,930,806
$ 27,300
June 30, 2024
166,500
8%
NIL
On Demand
September 30, 2024
91,440
8%
NIL
On Demand
December 31, 2024
91,440
8%
NIL
On Demand
As at December 31, 2024
$ 2,280,186
$ 27,300
*During the year-ended December 31, 2024, $273,006 of notes payable had its maturity extended from December 31, 2024,
to December 31, 2025.
Promissory notes were issued on the above dates to an employee, who is a director of the company. The notes carry an annual
interest rate of 8% and are repayable on demand.
7.
SHARE CAPITAL
(a)
Common Shares – Authorized, Issued and Outstanding
The authorized capital stock of the Company comprises an unlimited number of common shares with no par value.
Issued and outstanding: 55,064,085 Common Shares as at December 31, 2024, and 53,044,925 Common Shares as
at December 31, 2023.
Shares issued during the year ended December 31, 2024:
x
On March 21, 2024, 621,660 units were issued at a price of C$0.20 for net proceeds to the Company of
$91,919 (C$124,332). Each unit includes one common share and one warrant entitling the holder thereof
to purchase one common share until the close of business on March 21, 2026, at USD $0.20. Issuance
costs of $5,504 (C$7,532) were netted against the proceeds.
x
On May 6, 2024, 945,000 units were issued at a price of C$0.30 for net proceeds to the Company of
$206,723 (C$283,500). Each unit includes one common share and one warrant entitling the holder
thereof to purchase one common share until the close of business on May 2, 2026, at USD $0.30.
x
On June 6, 2024, 140,000 (C$0.17) options were exercised for proceeds of $17,406 (C$23,800). The fair
value of $8,166 (C$11,200) was reclassified from contributed surplus to share capital.
x
On June 6, 2024, 62,500 (C$0.07) options were exercised for proceeds of $3,197 (C$4,375). The fair value
of $8,219 (C$11,250) was reclassified from contributed surplus to share capital.
x
On June 6, 2024, 112,500 (C$0.09) options were exercised for proceeds of $7,398 (C$10,125). The fair
value of $13,152 (C$18,000) was reclassified from contributed surplus to share capital.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
(All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted)
x
On June 6, 2024, 37,500 (C$0.20) options were exercised for proceeds of $5,479 (C$7,500). The fair value
of $1,371 (C$1,875) was reclassified from contributed surplus to share capital.
x
On November 11, 2024, 100,000 (C$0.07) options were exercised for proceeds of $5,031 (C$7,000). The
fair value of $7,905 (C$11,000) was reclassified from contributed surplus to share capital.
Shares issued during the year ended December 31, 2023:
x
On January 25, 2023, 2,500,941 units were issued at a price of C$0.20 for proceeds to the Company of
$368,550 (C$500,188). Each unit includes one common share and one warrant entitling the holder
thereof to purchase one common share until the close of business on January 25, 2025, at USD $0.20.
Issuance cost of $11,670 (C$15,530) were netted against the proceeds.
x
On November 16, 2023, 706,903 units were issued at a price of C$0.20 for proceeds to the Company of
$103,664 (C$141,380). Each unit includes one common share and one warrant entitling the holder
thereof to purchase one common share until the close of business on November 16, 2025, at USD $0.20.
Issuance cost of $1,5445 (C$2,097) were netted against the proceeds.
(b)
Warrants
Warrant activity summary for 2024 and 2023
Number of
Warrants
Exercise Price
(USD)
Remaining
Contractual
Life (years)
Outstanding as at December 31, 2022
2,804,055
$0.20*
Issued – January 25, 2023 (note 15)
2,500,941
$0.20
0.07
Expired – July 25, 2023
(2,504,055)
$0.20
Expired – August 10, 2023
(300,000)
$0.20
Issued – November 16, 2023
706,903
$0.20
0.88
Outstanding as at December 31, 2023
3,207,844
$0.20*
Issued – March 21, 2024
621,660
$0.20
1.22
Issued – May 6, 2024
945,000
$0.30
1.35
Outstanding as at December 31, 2024
4,774,504
$0.22*
* Weighted average exercise price
Warrants are issued for a period of 2 years and unless exercised beforehand, will expire automatically on the
second anniversary of their issue date.
As the strike price of warrants is in U.S. Dollars, the warrants are classified as equity instruments. The values of the
units are equal to the value of the common shares at the issuance date.
(c)
Stock Option Plan
The Company has a stock option plan (“SOP”) providing for the issuance of options that cannot exceed an amount
equal to 20% of the outstanding common shares of common stock. The Company may grant options to directors,
officers, employees, and contractors, and other personnel of the Company or its subsidiaries. The exercise price of
each option cannot be lower than the market price of the shares being the closing price of the Company’s common
shares on the TSX Venture Exchange the day before the grant date. Options generally vest rateably over an
eighteen-month period, beginning with the date of issuance and every 6 months thereafter, and expire in five
years from the date of grant as determined by the Board of Directors.
On May 20, 2021, shareholders voted to increase the number of common shares of the Corporation reserved for
issuance pursuant to the SOP to 9,830,340 to reflect an amount equal to 20% of the outstanding common shares as
at May 20, 2021.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
(All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted)
The Table summarizes the Company’s stock option activity for the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023:
Number of
Weighted Average
Options
Exercise Price
Outstanding as at December 31, 2022
3,681,250
C$0.43
Granted
1,600,000
C$0.21
Expired
(625,000)
C$0.58
Outstanding as at December 31, 2023
4,656,250
C$0.33
Granted
1,450,000
C$0.23
Exercised (refer above: (a) Common Shares)
(452,500)
C$0.12
Cancelled/Forfeited
(450,000)
C$0.36
Expired
(285,000)
C$0.19
Outstanding as at December 31, 2024
4,918,750
C$0.33
Stock options movements during 2023 and 2024:
x
On January 1, 2023, 650,000 stock options exercisable at C$0.20 were granted
x
On January 2, 2023, 175,000 stock options exercisable at C$0.65 expired
x
On March 26, 2023, 450,000 stock options exercisable at C$0.55 expired
x
On June 12, 2023, 950,000 stock options exercisable at C$0.21 were granted
x
On January 2, 2024, 500,000 stock options exercisable at C$0.24 were granted
x
On January 2, 2024, 50,000 stock options exercisable at C$0.28 expired
x
On March 26, 2024, 100,000 stock options exercisable at C$0.24 were cancelled
x
On June 6, 2024, 352,500 stock options were exercised – details above (a) Common Shares
x
On June 6, 2024, 235,000 stock options exercisable at C$0.17 were expired
x
On June 14, 2024, 125,000 stock options exercisable at C$0.29 were cancelled
x
On June 14, 2024, 125,000 stock options exercisable at C$0.21 were cancelled
x
On June 14, 2024, 100,000 stock options exercisable at C$0.75 were cancelled
x
On June 17, 2024, 950,000 stock options exercisable at C$0.23 were granted
x
On November 11, 2024, 100,000 stock options at C$0.07 were exercised.
The following assumptions were used in the Black Scholes option pricing model to give fair value the stock
options granted during the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023:
2024
2023
Expected lives
3.91 years
3.94 years
Expected volatilities (based on Company’s historical prices)
124.24-124.87%
116.17 - 118.77%
Expected dividend yield
0%
0%
Risk free rates
3.98-4.36%
3.99-4.07%
Weighted average fair value of option
$0.20
$0.16
As at December 31, 2024, the Company had stock options outstanding and exercisable as follows:
Number of Outstanding
Options
Exercise
Prices (C$)
Number of Exercisable
Options
Remaining Contractual
Life (Years)
106,250
C$0.09
106,250
0.75
275,000
C$0.47
275,000
1.00
450,000
C$0.75
450,000
1.33
425,000
C$0.64
425,000
2.00
875,000
C$0.29
875,000
2.50
612,500
C$0.20
612,500
3.00
825,000
C$0.21
825,000
3.42
400,000
C$0.24
300,000
4.00
950,000
C$0.23
475,000
4.42
4,918,750
C$0.33
4,343,750
The weighted average fair value of the grants in the year ending December 31, 2024, was C$0.197 (2023 - C$0.205).
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
(All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted)
8.
INCOME TAXES
The recovery of income taxes varies from the amounts that would be computed by applying the Canadian federal and
provincial statutory rate for 2024 of approximately 26.5% (2023: 26.5%) to loss before income taxes as follows:
2024
2023
Loss for the year
($1,043,242)
($1,151,849)
Income tax rate
26.50%
26.50%
Expected income tax recovery
$ (276,000)
$ (305,000)
Foreign operations taxed at lower rates
10,130
39,000
Permanent differences
55,610
46,000
Change in benefits not recognized
210,260
220,000
Provision for income taxes
$ --
$ --
As of December 31, 2024, the following deferred tax assets and liabilities have not been recognized:
2024
2023
Property, Plant and Equipment
(16,000)
(21,000)
Exploration & Evaluation Assets
(2,514,000)
(2,715,000)
Deferred tax liabilities
(2,530,000)
(2,736,000)
Tax losses carried forward
2,530,000
2,736,000
Net deferred income tax asset recorded
$ --
$ --
As at December 31, 2024, the Company has unrecognized deductible temporary differences aggregating to
$14,906,000 (2022: $14,906,000), that are available to offset future taxable income. However, these temporary differences
relate to companies with a history of losses, and as a result are not recognized.
2024
2023
Losses carried forward - Botswana
$ 4,691,000
$ 4,466,000
Losses carried forward - Canada
10,861,500
10,087,000
Other
--
353,000
$15,552,500
$14,906,000
The Canadian tax losses of $10,861,500 (2023: $10,087,000) expire from 2026 through to 2044. The majority of
Botswana tax losses can be carried forward indefinitely providing the subsidiary companies continue their mining
exploration activities.
9.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Remuneration of key management personnel (directors and officers) of the Company is shown below:
2024
2023
Short term employee remuneration and benefits
460,196
426,118
Stock-based compensation
148,888
169,905
Compensation attributed to key management personnel
609,084
596,023
x
During 2024, a board member was issued notes payable in the amount of $349,380 (2023: $349,760) (see note 6).
Interest accrued on notes payable for the year 2024 was $162,953 (2023: $134,366).
x
As at December 31, 2024, there was a total of $620,055 (2023: $429,064) payables to related parties included
within accounts payable and accrued liabilities. The amounts are unsecured, non-interest bearing and are
due on demand.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
(All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted)
10.
SEGMENTED INFORMATION
The Company operates in one industry. As at December 31, 2024, the Company’s property, plant, and equipment in
Botswana was $54,155 (2023: $80,608) and exploration and evaluations properties in Botswana were $5,480,551 (2023:
$5,475,876).
11.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company’s financial instruments include cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, lease
liabilities and notes payable.
The fair value of financial instruments is determined by valuation methods depending on hierarchy levels as defined
below:
(1)
Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy includes unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or
liabilities;
(2)
Level 2 of the hierarchy includes inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and,
(3)
Level 3 includes inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data.
The Company has no financial instruments measured at fair value. The carrying value of the financial instruments
measured at amortized cost approximates its fair value.
Risk Exposure and Management
The Company is exposed to various financial instrument risks and assesses the impact and likelihood of this exposure.
These risks include liquidity risk, credit risk, interest rate risk and foreign exchange risk. These risks are regularly reviewed
and monitored by the Board of Directors.
(a)
Capital Management
The Company’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Company’s ability to continue as a going
concern to pursue the development and exploration of its mineral properties and to maintain a flexible capital
structure which optimizes the costs of capital at an acceptable risk.
The Company depends on external financing to fund its activities. The capital structure of the Company currently
consists of common shares and stock options. The Company manages the capital structure and makes
adjustments to it considering changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets.
To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may attempt to issue new shares, acquire, or dispose of
assets or adjust the amount of cash on hand.
The Company anticipates continuing to access equity markets to fund continued exploration of its mineral
properties and the future growth of the business. However, there is no guarantee that such financing will be
available when required.
There has been no change in the Company’s approach to capital management during 2024 and 2023. The
Company is not subject to any capital requirements imposed by a lending institution or regulatory body, other
than of the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”) which requires adequate working capital or financial resources of the
greater of (i) $50,000 and (ii) an amount required in order to maintain operations and cover general and
administrative expenses for a period of 6 months.
(b)
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The
Company is considered to be in the exploration stage. Thus, it is dependent on obtaining regular financings in
order to continue its exploration programs. Despite previous success in acquiring these financings, there is no
guarantee of obtaining future financings. The Company’s accounts payable and accrued liabilities generally have
contractual maturities of less than 30 days and are subject to normal trade terms. The Company has a working
capital deficiency of $3,880,921 as at December 31, 2024 (2023: $3,237,625).
(c)
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk of potential loss to the Company if the counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its
contractual obligations. The Company’s credit risk is primarily attributable to its cash balances. The Company
limits exposure to credit risk through maintaining its cash with high-credit quality financial institutions. The
Company’s cash is held with major banks with high credit rating as determined by rating agencies.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
(All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted)
(d)
Interest Rate Risk
The Company’s exposure to interest rate risk arises from the interest rate impact on its cash. Because the cash is
held on deposit at financial institutions and may be withdrawn at any time, and the notes payable have fixed
interest rates, the Company’s exposure to interest rate risk is not significant.
(e)
Foreign Exchange Risk
The Company is exposed to currency risks on its Pula denominated working capital balances due to changes in the
USD/BWP exchange rate. Based on the net Pula denominated financial instruments exposures as at December 31,
2024, a ten-percentage change in the exchange rate would result in approximately a ($57,750) [2023: ($50,000)]
impact to the Company’s net comprehensive loss.
The Company issues equity in Canadian dollars and the majority of its expenditures are in U.S. dollars. The
Company purchases U.S. dollars based on its near-term forecast expenditures and does not hedge its exposure to
currency fluctuations.
12.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Prospecting Licenses
The Company holds prospecting licenses which require the Company to spend a proposed minimum amount on
prospecting over the period of the licenses.
Gcwihaba, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company holds five (5) prospecting licenses. The five licenses combined have
a proposed minimum exploration expenditure requirement of 10,024,560 BWP ($714,364) if held for the full license term.
Bosoto, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, filed for an extension license for its BK16 project in June of 2023. The
application is under review by the Ministry of Minerals and Energy.
Exploration Activities
The Company’s exploration activities are subject to various Botswana laws and regulations governing the protection of the
environment. The Company has made, and expects to make in the future, expenditures to comply with such laws and
regulations.
Lease & Service Commitments
Due to the impact of the Covid pandemic, expenditures for both the Gcwihaba and Bosoto projects was greatly reduced
from pre-pandemic levels.
Currently, the aggregate minimum annual payments are as follows:
Year
Facility
Term
BWP
USD*
Yearly Rental
Services
Total
2024
Hangar Maun1
2/01/2016 – 01/31/2026
190,720
28,608
219,328
15,629
2024
Shakawe Plot2
1/01/2021 – 12/31/2025
78,720
-
78,720
5,610
2024
Gaborone3
2/01/2024 – 1/31/2025
-
96,000
96,000
6,840
2024
Letlhakane Plot4
2/21/2018 – 12/31/2068
30,000
-
30,000
2,138
Total
30,217
*aggregate costs converted at January 1 of the current calendar year
1.
Newdico purchased the hangar facility from Commercial Holdings (Pty) Ltd. (CHPT) in February 2016. The hangar
facility resides on a commercial plot located at the Maun International Airport rented by CHPT from Civil Aviation
Authority of Botswana (CAAB). The purchase agreement called for a transfer of the CPHT/CAAB lease to Newdico
upon purchase of the hangar facility. The parties all agree to the transfer taking place but to date, the lease transfer
has not occurred. The lease has an effective date of January 1, 2016, and continues for 10 years at 8% escalation
annually which may be reviewed every three (3) years at market and commercial rates. As at February 1, 2025, the
monthly lease payment is 15,992 BWP / month in addition to a fee of 15% of monthly rental for security and general
maintenance at the airport complex.
2.
The lease has an effective date of January 1, 2021, and is renewable at the Company’s option for an additional 6
years expiring on December 31, 2025. The monthly lease payment for year 2025 is 6,560 BWP. The monthly lease
payment is 6,490 BWP increasing 420 BWP annually in each successive year (see note 5).
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
(All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted)
3.
The twelve-month service agreement has an effective date of February 1, 2024, and is renewable at the company’s
option for an additional year expiring January 31, 2026. The monthly lease payment is 8,000 BWP/month.
4.
The lease term has an effective date of February 2018. Newdico obligations under the lease are effective as of
October 1, 2020. The lease cost is 30,000 BWP per annum, which may be reviewed every five (5) years at market and
commercial rates. The lease has a term of fifty (50) years cancellable by either party on six (6) months' notice.
13.
LITIGATION
Litigation: On or about June 30, 2021, the Company's wholly owned Botswana subsidiary, Gcwihaba Resources (Pty) Ltd.
(Gcwihaba) submitted prospecting renewal license applications for its Xaudum Iron Formation project in northwest
Botswana. Of the then current 7 licenses, two licenses were relinquished in their entirety and 5 were submitted for
renewal. Collectively 50% of the combined license area in the 7 licenses was relinquished pursuant to Section(s) 17 and
19 of the Mines and Minerals Act.
Four of the five licenses that contain the vast bulk of the exploration target in the Xaudum Iron Formation project were
renewed as submitted, effective January 1, 2022, while the fifth license, PL020/2018, continued in renewal. Despite
periodic inquiries as to the license renewal status, Tsodilo was first apprised of a possible reason for the continued delay
on April 26, 2022, when the Minister of Minerals and Energy (MME) informed Gcwihaba that part of the area included in
license PL020/2018 is in the buffer zone surrounding the Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Property, and that
any prospecting activities in that area would be subject to environmental assessment measures.
On April 27, 2022, Gcwihaba promptly responded by reminding MME that:
(i)
the license in question has existed in its present form since 2008, six years before the buffer zone was established
by the State party and not by UNESCO;
(ii)
prior to establishment of the current buffer zone in 2014, significant exploration had already been conducted in
that area and a compliant NI 43-101 Inferred Mineral Resource Statement prepared by SRK was submitted to the
MME identifying a mineral resource of 441 Mt grading 29.4% Fe;
(iii)
when it was established in 2014, the current buffer zone encroached on a portion (169 Mt) of the Company’s
identified mineral resource; and
(iv)
the prospecting license including this area has since that time been renewed and re-granted multiple times
without any controversy.
Gcwihaba also expressed complete agreement that prospecting, and mining activities were permitted in the buffer zone
subject to various environmental standards and practices spelled out in Botswana law and further affirmed its
commitment to comply with all such requirements and to develop the Xaudum Iron Formation project in an
environmentally friendly manner. With apparent agreement as to the facts and applicable law, and with renewed and
unequivocal assurance from Gcwihaba that it would be sensitive to environmental issues and would fully comply with all
laws and regulations in this regard, it was expected that any concerns had been more than addressed and that the
PL020/2018 license would now be renewed in short order.
However, in a letter received on June 15, 2022, despite its earlier clear statements to Tsodilo that exploration and mining
could be conducted in the buffer zone, and a history of similar statements by the Botswana government in multiple
earlier UNESCO filings, the Ministry advised that the PL020/2018 license would not be renewed if it included any areas
located within the buffer zone.
To reach a mutually acceptable resolution, the Company filed a revised renewal application reducing the buffer zone area
of the license block to only an area proximate to a paved airport landing strip, a hospital, a solar farm facility and a
shopping center all established, extended, or rebuilt after 2014 and all within the buffer zone.
While the bulk of the Company’s Xaudum Iron Formation resource remains free of any dispute, the area within the buffer
zone is of sufficient value that the Company believes further efforts are appropriate to protect shareholder interest, and
further believes that the conduct of the Botswana government in connection with the license renewal process has left no
recourse other than seeking resolution in the courts. Accordingly, litigation was initiated on October 31, 2022, and an
oral hearing was held in the High Court in Maun, Botswana on April 18, 2023.
On December 15, 2023, the High Court, Republic of Botswana rendered its judgement In re Gcwihaba Resources (Pty) Ltd.
vs. Minister of Minerals and Energy and the Attorney General of Botswana, MAHMN-000075-22, and ordered:
The decision of the 1st Respondent rejecting the application for the renewal of the Applicant’s prospecting license
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Tsodilo Resources Limited
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
(All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted)
(020/ 2018) is illegal, unreasonable and or irrational;
The decision of the 1st Respondent rejecting the application for the renewal of the Applicant’s prospecting license
(020/ 2018) is hereby set aside;
The 1st Respondent is ordered and directed to renew, within 14 days of this order, the applicant’s license (020/
2018) subject only to justifiable safeguards necessary for the protection of the heritage area. Such safeguards are
not to include any further demand for reduction or shifting of the license area or its coordinates;
Following renewal, the 1st Respondent is ordered to align the effective dates of contiguous licenses PL 021-
026/2018 with that of the renewed license;
The Respondents shall pay the costs of these proceedings.
On March 4, 2024, PL’s 020 – 024/2018, were issued with an effective date of April 1, 2024, for their first renewal period of
two years.
14.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Year ended December 31
2024
2023
Net change in non-cash working capital balances:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable and prepaid expenses
8,878
20,274
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
288,826
283,617
Increase in notes payable for operating activities
--
--
Total
$ 297,704
$ 303,891
Non-cash Financing and Investing Activities:
Fair value of options exercised
38,813
--
15.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
x
On January 1, 2025, the Company granted 400,000 options exercisable at C$0.16.
x
On January 25, 2025, 2,500,941 stock warrants exercisable at US$0.20 expired.
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