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| NJMC.OB > SEC Filings for NJMC.OB > Form 10-Q on 14-Aug-2009 | All Recent SEC Filings |
14-Aug-2009
Quarterly Report
When we use the terms "New Jersey Mining Company," the "Company," "we," "us," or "our," we are referring to New Jersey Mining Company (the "Company") and its subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise requires.
Cautionary Statement about Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes certain statements that may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements." All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this Form 10-Q that address activities, events or developments that our management expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include discussion of such matters as:
º The amount and nature of future capital, development and exploration expenditures;
º The timing of exploration activities; and
º Business strategies and development of our business plan.
Forward-looking statements also typically include words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "potential," "could" or similar words suggesting future outcomes. These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by us in light of our experience and our perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe are appropriate in the circumstances. Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including such factors as the volatility and level of metal prices, currency exchange rate fluctuations, uncertainties in cash flow, expected acquisition benefits, exploration mining and operating risks, competition, litigation, environmental matters, the potential impact of government regulations, and other matters related to the mining industry, many of which are beyond our control. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements.
The Company is under no duty to update any of these forward-looking statements after the date of this report. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
Plan of Operation
The Company's strategy is to conduct exploration for gold, silver and base metal deposits in the greater Coeur d'Alene Mining District of northern Idaho while concurrently conducting mining and mineral processing operations on higher grade ore reserves it has located on its exploration properties. The financial strategy is to generate cash from these operations to pay for corporate expenses and to provide additional funds for exploration, thus reducing the need to raise funds through financing activities including sale of common stock. The strategy includes finding and developing ore reserves in order to increase production of gold, silver, and base metals. In addition, the sale or joint venture of mineral properties is used as a source of funds and to reduce exploration costs.
The Company has several properties at which most exploration is being conducted; the Toboggan Project, the Niagara, the Golden Chest, the Silver Strand, the Coleman, and the Giant Ledge. The Toboggan Project is a group of prospects in the Murray, Idaho District that appear to be related to alkaline magmatism and contain gold and silver telluride minerals. The Toboggan Project is being explored by Newmont North America Exploration Limited under a joint venture agreement. Newmont is conducting exploration in a 38 square mile area centered on the prospects that the Company has staked previously and on new claims staked by Newmont. Newmont commenced drilling certain targets in the second quarter of 2009. The Niagara copper-silver deposit, also located in the Murray, Idaho area, in the Revett formation was drilled in the 1970's, and the Company drilled 5 holes in 2008 which expanded the resource. When permitting is completed and exploration funds are available, the Company will continue in-fill drilling on the known resource and will drill to intercept a deeper stratabound target in the Revett formation. At the Golden Chest mine, remnant mining was completed during the quarter and the
The Company commenced core drilling operations in the second quarter of 2009 at the Toboggan Project for Newmont.
The New Jersey mineral processing plant processed 607 dry tonnes during the second quarter. The plant operated on a regular schedule of 4 days per week, 10 hours per day, processing ore from the Golden Chest mine. The mill was idled during May 2009 except for the continued leaching and recovery of gold from concentrates which should be completed during the third quarter.
Changes in Financial Condition
The Company maintains an adequate cash balance by increasing or decreasing its exploration expenditures as limited by availability of cash from operations or from financing activities. The cash balance at the end of the second quarter of 2009 was $1,458, and Figure 1 shows the corresponding balances for previous accounting periods.
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The cash balance declined during the second quarter due to lack of sales and financing activities.
Results of Operations
Income earned during the Development Stage (Revenue) for the second quarter of 2009 was $118,810 including contract drilling income, gold sales were $52,338 as compared to $0 for the second quarter of 2008. Figure 2 shows a net loss for the second quarter of 2009 of $176,052 compared to $428,032 for the second quarter of 2008.
Gold production was 96 ounces in the second quarter of 2009 as compared to 7 ounces for the comparable period of 2008. Gold production for the remainder of 2009 is expected to decrease due to the lack of ore from the Golden Chest mine.
Ore mining operations at the Golden Chest mine ended in May 2009 when all known remnants were mined. If financing can be obtained, ramp access will be extended to the Idaho vein reserves. If the Idaho vein ramp development can be completed there will be more than 200,000 tonnes available.
Ore production at the Silver Strand mine has been delayed indefinitely because of lack of working capital.
No capital expenditures are planned at the New Jersey mineral processing plant.
The amount of money to be spent on exploration at the Company's mines and prospects will depend upon the amount of gross profit generated by operations and the amount of money raised by financing activities. Management expects that all mines and the mineral processing plant will remain idle indefinitely.
The Company started to drill for Newmont at the Toboggan Project on a contract basis during the second quarter. It is expected that drilling will continue through the third quarter. Newmont currently pays for all exploration activities on the Toboggan Project.
For the remainder of 2009, the Company will continue to limit its discretionary exploration expenditures as well as its overhead expenses. With these reductions, the Company believes it will only need an estimated $200,000 to continue operations through the next six months.
As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company has minimal revenue and incurred an accumulated deficit of $6,362,858 through June 30, 2009. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Management intends to seek additional capital from new equity securities offerings and joint venture agreements that will provide funds needed to increase liquidity, fund internal growth and fully implement its business plan.
The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary in the event the Company cannot continue in existence.
Should the Company be unable to raise capital through future private placements and/or joint venture agreements or achieve significant revenues from its operations, its business, and, as a result, its financial position, results of
Changes in Direct Production Costs
Direct production costs increased because milling activity was more consistent in the three month period ended June 30, 2009 compared to the comparable period last year. The increase was due to suspension of other activities and concentration on mining accessible remnants at the Golden Chest mine. Also, inventory increased for the period and the grade of the ore that was mined resulted in costs that exceeded the current sale price.
Changes in Management Costs
Management expenses increased for the three month period ending June 30, 2009 compared to the comparable period last year. The increase was due to increased production activities and salaries. 50% of management salary was paid in stock to help conserve available funds.
Changes in Exploration Costs
Exploration expenses decreased for the three month period ending June 30, 2009 compared to the comparable period last year. The decrease was due to a lack of discretionary funding being available.
Changes in General and Administrative Costs
General and administrative cost decreased for the three month periods ending June 30, 2009 compared to the comparable period last year. The Company decreased the number of its employees, and other costs were cut to conserve available funds.
Changes in Contract Drilling Income and Expense
Both contract drilling and expense increased because of the company's drilling activities related to the Toboggan Project. This is the first year for these activities.
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