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Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
General
You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with the interim financial statements and related notes that are included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes to those consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025, which were included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 1, 2025 (the "2025 Annual Report"). The following discussion contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and the future results of the Company that are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about the industry in which the Company operates and the beliefs and assumptions of the management of the Company. See also "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information", above. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "targets," "goals," "projects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," variations of such words, and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed elsewhere in this Quarterly Report and in other reports we file with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason, except as otherwise provided by law.
The following discussion is based upon our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingencies. In the course of operating our business, we routinely make decisions as to the timing of the payment of invoices, the collection of receivables, among other matters. Each of these decisions has some impact on the financial results for any given period. In making these decisions, we consider various factors including contractual obligations, competition, internal and external financial targets and expectations, and financial planning objectives. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to allowance for doubtful accounts, impairment of long-term assets, especially goodwill and intangible assets, assumptions used in the valuation of stock-based compensation, and litigation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Certain capitalized terms used below but not otherwise defined, are defined in, and shall be read along with the meanings given to such terms in, the notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company for the quarters ended April 30, 2025 and 2024, above.
References to our websites and those of third parties below are for information purposes only and, unless expressly stated below, we do not desire to incorporate by reference into this Report information in such websites.
Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this Report to "we," "us," "our," the "Registrant", the "Company," "Liberty Star" and "Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp." refer to Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp.
In addition:
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Available Information
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The following discussion of the Company's historical performance and financial condition should be read together with the financial statements and related notes included herein. This discussion contains forward-looking statements based on the views and beliefs of our management, as well as assumptions and estimates made by our management. These statements by their nature are subject to risks and uncertainties, and are influenced by various factors. As a consequence, actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. See "Item 1A. Risk Factors" included herein for the discussion of risk factors and see "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" for information on the forward-looking statements included below.
The following discussion is based upon our financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, which has been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingencies.
Introduction
Business Development
The following Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is intended to help the reader understand the results of operations and financial condition of our Company. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, our consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp. was formerly Liberty Star Gold Corp. and formerly Titanium Intelligence, Inc. ("Titanium"). Titanium was incorporated on August 20, 2001, under the laws of the State of Nevada. On February 5, 2004, we commenced operations in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties business. Big Chunk Corp. ("Big Chunk") was our wholly owned subsidiary and was incorporated on December 14, 2003, in the State of Alaska. Big Chunk is engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties business in the State of Alaska. Big Chunk was dissolved on June 3, 2019. Redwall Drilling Inc. ("Redwall") was our wholly owned subsidiary and was incorporated on August 31, 2007, in the State of Arizona. Redwall performed drilling services on our mineral properties. Redwall ceased drilling activities in July 2008 and was dissolved on March 30, 2010. In April 2007, we changed our name to Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp ("Liberty Star") to reflect our current general exploration for base and precious metals. We are in the exploration phase of operations and have not generated any revenues from operations.
In October 2014, we formed our wholly owned subsidiary, Hay Mountain Holdings LLC ("HMH") (formerly known as Hay Mountain Super Project LLC), to serve as the primary holding company for development of the potential ore bodies encompassed in the Hay Mountain area of interest in Arizona. On April 11, 2019, we formed a new subsidiary named Earp Ridge Mines LLC, wholly owned by Hay Mountain Holdings LLC, intended for engagement with future venture partners.
On August 13, 2020, the Company formed Red Rock Mines, LLC, an Arizona corporation, as a wholly owned subsidiary of Hay Mountain Holdings, LLC.
Our Current Business
We are engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties in the state of Arizona and the Southwest USA. Claims in the state of Arizona are held in the name of Liberty Star. We use the term "Super Project" to indicate a project in which numerous mineral targets have been identified, any one or more of which could potentially contain commercially viable quantities of minerals. Our significant projects are described below.
Tombstone Super Project ("Tombstone"):Tombstone is a large and ancient (72 million years before the present - or Laramide in age) volcanic structure - a caldera. The US Geological Survey caldera experts conclude this is correct. Subsequently, more than seventeen calderas of various ages have been identified in Arizona by the US Geological survey, the Arizona Geological Survey and others. Such calderas of Laramide age are all associated with porphyry alteration and copper and associated mineralization; many of these have become very large copper mines. Advanced technology has indicated that alteration associated mineralization at Tombstone is much more extensive than originally thought. This alteration lies largely under cover and is indicated by geochemistry, geophysics and projection of known geology into covered areas.
All the properties summarized below are considered as "Exploration stage properties" under the definition of SK1300 and are considered "non-material properties."
The Hay Mountain Property:The Hay Mountain Property is located 6.5 miles southeast of Tombstone where we hold 30 Arizona State Mineral Exploration Permits (MEPs) covering (12,878.18 acres) or 20.12 square miles, and 93 federal lode mining claims covering (1,594.68 acres) or 2.49 square miles and is accessible by Hwy 80, Davis Rd. and Wild West Road.
At Hay Mountain, we plan to ascertain whether the Hay Mountain lode mining claims and AZ MEPs possess commercially viable deposits of copper, gold, molybdenum, silver, zinc, rare earth metals and other valuable metals. We have a phased exploration plan that involves diamond drilling of multiple holes over targets determined by analysis of geochemical sampling and ZTEM electromagnetic and magnetic survey. Full phase 1 drilling is planned to take approximately one year. Initial 2 drill hole results indicated the viability of the property, however, additional phased work, both exploration and development, is planned over the course of seven years (potentially), to define the nature and size of any potential ore bodies and move toward mining. Any exploration plans are dependent on acquiring suitable funding. No part of the phased program is currently funded.
From early December 2023 until March 4, 2024, we drilled the first two holes of our Phase 1 drilling project in the Hay Mountain Property. Hole HM-23-01 was 1,500' deep and hole HM-23-02 was 3,437' deep. The first two holes do not provide a sufficient data set to prepare an estimate of the overall mineral resources under S-K 1300. These holes were designed to check the results of the previous geochemical and geophysical work done by us in the past. Hole HM-23-01 was not drilled deep enough to encounter alteration nor mineralization and will be deepened at a future date. Hole HM-23-02 did encounter alteration and mineralization associated with a copper porphyry system. Further drilling will be required in this area to begin to understand the scope and source of that mineralization.
Holes 01 and 02 are the first two holes of a much larger phase of planned drilling to be conducted when funds become available.. A full technical report on the drilling program will be prepared at the conclusion of phase one.
On November 25, 2020, the Company received approval from the Arizona State Land Department for 5 additional MEP's covering 2,369.15 acres for a total of 16,662.10 acres or 26.03 square miles at our Hay Mountain Property.
From July 14th to August 5th, 2020, field mapping was conducted on the Hay Mountain Property, located 7 km southeast of Tombstone, in Cochise County, Arizona. The purpose of mapping was to identify alteration and veining associated with an inferred porphyry copper system at depth, determine the extent of hydrothermal alteration, and comment on the possible timing of emplaced mineralization. Mapping was conducted at 1:10,000 scale and a total of 183 carbonate vein samples were taken for XRF analysis and UV fluorescence response.
Robbers Roost exploration property: On June 16, 2020, the Company acquired 2 Mineral Exploration Permits ("MEP") covering 240 acres at Robbers Roost. Which is located 5.89 miles west of the Hay Mountain Project. While the Robbers Roost MEP area is new to the Company, it has been explored previously by several exploration companies, in the 1970's and 1990's, and recently has received significant interest by others operating in the area. Drilling by ASARCO indicates "the presence of a granodioritic porphyry intrusive at depth below the alteration zone. The intrusive is characterized by porphyry copper style alteration and mineralization." (JB Nelson, "Robbers' Roost Summary Report," 1995, p. 2 http://docs.azgs.az.gov/SpecColl/2008-01/2008-01-0103.pdf)
Red Rock Canyon exploration property: As of mid-March 2024, the Company conducted a statistical sampling program on the property. Channel samples are cut using a handheld rock saw across the jasperoid lenses at measured lengths and spacing between the channels. QA/QC samples are being inserted into the sample stream as per "Industry Standard". The most recent bonanza grades of 107.5 g/t and 60.0 g/t Au recovered from sampling along the Red Rock Canyon high grade zone have extended known mineralization by another 100 feet, along with numerous other gold bearing structures.
On August 20, 2021, the Company executed a financing agreement for the purpose of drilling for the Red Rock Canyon Gold Property in Cochise County, Arizona. The agreement allowed for a $1,000,000 common stock purchase agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") and a $1,000,000 warrant agreement (the "Warrant Agreement," together "the Agreements") with Triton Funds LP ("Triton") of San Diego, California under a Form S-1 registration now effective. As of December 31, 2022, the purchase agreement expired.
On May 26, 2021, the Company announced the public release of geochemical assay results prepared by ALS/USA Inc. The Company noted in its news release issued May 21, 2021 that the results were forthcoming. Previously released geochemical assay results from October 2020 and February 2021 can be viewed on the Liberty Star Minerals website. This set of results strongly aligns with previous assay results indicating that the Red Rock portion of the Hay Mountain Project is a potential gold property.
On March 15, 2021, the Company announced the release of more rock chip assay results from the Red Rock Canyon area located within the Hay Mountain Project. 28 samples were submitted to the ALS/USA Inc. Tucson location with results returned to the Company February 6, 2021. This set of samples are within and outside of the original study area and expand on the October 2020 geochemical sampling undertaken on MEP land within the Company's Red Rock Canyon holdings.
On November 11, 2020, the Company announced the identification of potentially exploitable gold mineralization on its recently acquired Arizona State Land Department Mineral Exploration Permits. Preliminary surface exploration on the Red Rock MEPs advances the Company's knowledge of the porphyry system signature associated with magnetic highs at, and adjacent to the north of, Target 1, and represent the expansion of biogeochemical, surface rock sampling, and x-ray fluorescence ("XRF") work continuing at Target 1 and on the anticipated gold halo likely associated with the indicated porphyry center. The Company discovered multiple outcrops of intensely silicified rock in the initial observational field work. These outcrops generally occur in linear features several feet in thickness with multiple features oriented en-echelon with interstitial host country rock of varying horizontal dimension. These outcrops contain densely distributed jasperoids, which, when sampled yield what the Company believes are potentially economically exploitable concentrations of gold. There was a total of 23 representative (1 to 2 kg) rock sample assays. These assays demonstrate gold concentrations ranging from below detection limits of 0.05 ppm in country rock surrounding certain outcrops to a high of 13.55 ppm in direct outcrop samples. Of the 23 assayed samples, nine (9) show gold concentrations of 0.95 ppm or more.
The Tombstone exploration property: The Tombstone exploration property consists of nine claims that are undeveloped. However, significant amounts of aeromagnetic surveys, IP (Induced Polarization Surveys), geologic mapping by the USGS and others, and geochemical surveys including soil, rock and vegetation sampling have been conducted at various times by various parties, over the last 60 years. When compiled and analyzed these various data suggest a compelling series of anomalies that are typical of buried, dirt and rock covered porphyry copper system(s). Below is a summary of prior exploration activities performed on our Tombstone claims: Technical Report: In mid-March 2011, Liberty Star contracted SRK to prepare three (3) Technical studies and Reports in a form similar to mineral reports prescribed under NI 43-101. Members of SRK's engineering/scientific staff supervised by a Qualified Person as defined under NI 43-101 and SRK's Tucson Office Principal Geologist, Corolla Hoag, and geologist Dr. Jan Rasmussen have visited the Tombstone property.
Title to mineral claims involves certain inherent risks due to difficulties in determining the validity of certain claims, as well as potential for problems arising from the frequently ambiguous conveyancing history characteristic of many mineral properties. We have investigated title to all the Company's mineral properties and, to the best of its knowledge, title to all properties retained are in good standing.
The mineral resource business generally consists of three stages: exploration, development and production. Mineral resource companies that are in the exploration stage have not yet found mineral resources in commercially exploitable quantities and are engaged in exploring land in an effort to discover them. Mineral resource companies that have located a mineral resource in commercially exploitable quantities and are preparing to extract that resource are in the development stage, while those engaged in the extraction of a known mineral resource are in the production stage. We have not found any mineral "resources" in commercially exploitable quantities.
There is no assurance that a commercially viable mineral deposit exists on any of our properties, and further exploration is required before we can evaluate whether any exist and, if so, whether it would be economically feasible to develop or exploit those resources. Even if we complete our current exploration program and we are successful in identifying a mineral deposit, we would be required to spend substantial funds on further drilling and engineering studies before we could know whether that mineral deposit will constitute a commercially viable mineral deposit, known as an "ore reserve."
SK 1300 Regulation
Liberty Star has performed many hours of field work mapping and sampling on our Red Rock Canyon Gold Project and although we do not have enough drill core to prove results, we have through analysis of Geochem sampling, evidence of an anomaly.
To date, we have not generated any revenues. Our ability to pursue our business plan and generate revenues is subject to our ability to obtain additional financing, and we cannot give any assurance that we will be able to do so.
Results of Operations
Results of Operations for the Three-Month Periods Ended April 30, 2025 and 2024
We had net loss of $336,132 for the three months ended April 30, 2025, compared to a net income of $311,381 for the three months ended April 30, 2024. The change in net loss was primarily due to a change in derivative liability.
During the three months ended April 30, 2025, we had a decrease of $304,018 in geological and geophysical expense compared to the three months ended April 30, 2024, due primarily to a decrease in geologist fees and filing fees for the three-month period. During the three months ended April 30, 2025, we had an increase of $2,316 in salaries and benefit expense compared to the three months ended April 30, 2024, due to an increase in wages, benefits and reimbursements. During the three months ended April 30, 2025, we had an increase of $13,659 in professional services compared to the three months ended April 30, 2024, due primarily to increases in the accounting and audit fees. We had a decrease in general and administrative expenses of $39,995 during the three months ended April 30, 2025, as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2024, which was primarily due to a decrease in stock compensation. We had an decrease in interest expense of $27,628 during the three months ended April 30, 2025, as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2024. We had an increase in other expenses of $975,551 during the three months ended April 30, 2025, as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2024, which was primarily due to a decrease in gain on change in fair value of derivative liability and an increase in loss on settlement of liabilities.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We had cash and cash equivalents in the amount of $67,884 as of April 30, 2025. We had a working capital deficit of $1,367,643 as of April 30, 2025. We used cash in operating activities of $159,200 for the three months ended April 30, 2025.
Advances
On April 28, 2025, the Company received advances of $75,000 from Pete O'Heeron, Chairman of the Board. The advance is unsecured, non-interest bearing and are payable on demand.
Convertible promissory notes
We have issued the following convertible promissory notes in private placements of our securities to institutional investors pursuant to exemptions from registration set out in Rule 506 of Regulation D under the Securities Act.
On March 3, 2025, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with 1800 Diagonal Lending LLC in the aggregate principal amount of $61,600 (the "March 2025 Note"). The note bears interest at 8%, with an Original Issue Discount of $11,600, matures on December 15, 2025, and is convertible after 180 days into shares of the Company's common stock at a price of 75% of the average of the three lowest closing bid prices of the Company's common stock during the 10 trading days prior to conversion. As of April 30, 2025, note balance was $52,344, net of $9,256 discount.
On April 29, 2025, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with 1800 Diagonal Lending LLC in the aggregate principal amount of $89,650 (the "April 2025 Note"). The note bears interest at 8%, with an Original Issue Discount of $14,650, matures on February 15, 2026, and is convertible after 180 days into shares of the Company's common stock at a price of 75% of the average of the three lowest closing bid prices of the Company's common stock during the 10 trading days prior to conversion. As of April 30, 2025, note balance was $75,050, net of $14,600 discount.
Summary of Cash Flows
Cash used in operating activities
Net cash used in operating activities was $159,200 and $435,713 for the three months ended April 30, 2025, and 2024, respectively, and mainly included payments made for geological and geophysical costs, compensation, and professional fees to our consultants, attorneys and accountants.
Cash provided by financing activities
Net cash provided by financing activities was $206,122 for the three months ended April 30, 2025, related to the proceeds from issuance of common stock and warrants, convertible promissory notes and notes payable, related party, which were offset by the repayments of convertible notes, notes payable, related party and advances, related party. Net cash provided by financing activities was $375,000 for the three months ended April 30, 2024, related to the proceeds from convertible promissory notes and proceeds from notes payable, related party, which were offset by the repayment of advances, related party.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto. We consider critical accounting policies to be those that require more significant judgments and estimates in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements, including the following: long lived assets; intangible assets valuations; and income tax valuations. Management relies on historical experience and other assumptions believed to be reasonable in making its judgment and estimates. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
Management believes its application of accounting policies, and the estimates inherently required therein, are reasonable. These accounting policies and estimates are periodically reevaluated, and adjustments are made when facts and circumstances dictate a change.