Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp S-1, filed Oct 11, 2024
Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp. (LBSR)
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 11, 2024
Registration No. 333-
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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1000
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The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. The selling stockholder may not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.
Subject to Completion, Dated September 26, 2024
Preliminary Prospectus
7,260,484 Shares
Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp.
Common Stock
This prospectus relates to the possible resale or other disposition, from time to time, of up to 7,260,484 shares of common stock of Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp (the “Company”) issuable to the Selling Security Holder named in this Prospectus pursuant to the terms of an Equity Financing Agreement dated September 25, 2024 (the “Equity Financing Agreement’), between the Company and the Selling Security Holder., See “Selling Stockholder”, below. We are registering the applicable shares of our common stock to allow the Selling Security Holder, together with any additional Selling Security Holders listed in any applicable prospectus supplement, to sell the shares of common stock pursuant to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. The registration of the shares of our common stock covered by this prospectus does not necessarily mean that any shares of our common stock will be sold by the Selling Security Holder, and we cannot predict when or in what amounts any Selling Security Holder may sell any of our shares of common stock offered by this prospectus. The prices at which the Selling Security Holder may sell the shares of our common stock will be determined by prevailing market prices or at prices that may be obtained in negotiated transactions.
We are not selling any shares of our common stock under this prospectus and will not receive any proceeds from any sale or disposition by the Selling Security Holder of the shares of our common stock covered by this prospectus and any prospectus supplement. However, we will receive proceeds in connection with the purchase of our shares by the Selling Security Holder pursuant to the terms of the Equity Financing Agreement. The Selling Security Holder may offer and sell the shares in a variety of transactions as described under the heading “Plan of Distribution”, below, including by them directly or through one or more underwriters, broker-dealers or agents on terms to be determined at the time of sale. We have no basis for estimating either the number of shares of our common stock that will ultimately be sold by the Selling Security Holder or the prices at which such shares will be sold.
We are bearing all of the expenses in connection with the registration of the shares of common stock, but all selling expenses incurred by the Selling Security Holder, including commissions and discounts, if any, attributable to the sale or disposition of the shares will be borne by them.
The Selling Security Holder is an underwriter within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) with respect to shares issued pursuant to the Equity Financing Agreement, and any broker-dealers or agents that are involved in selling the shares may be deemed to be “underwriters” within the meaning of the Securities Act in connection with such sales. In such event, any commissions received by such broker-dealers or agents and any profit on the resale of the shares purchased by them may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts under the Securities Act.
Our common stock is quoted on the OTCQB under the symbol “LBSR”. On September 25, 2024, the closing price of our common stock on the OTCQB was $0.20 per share.
Investing in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully review the “Risk Factors” beginning on page 4 before making any decision to invest in our securities.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful, complete or adequate. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The date of this prospectus is September 26, 2024.
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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS
You should rely only on the information that we have provided in this prospectus and any applicable prospectus supplement. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with different information. No dealer, salesperson or other person is authorized to give any information or to represent anything not contained in this prospectus and any applicable prospectus supplement. You must not rely on any unauthorized information or representation. This prospectus is an offer to sell only the securities offered hereby, but only under circumstances and in jurisdictions where it is lawful to do so. You should assume that the information in this prospectus and any applicable prospectus supplement is accurate only as of the date on the front of the document, regardless of the time of delivery of this prospectus, any applicable prospectus supplement, or any sale of a security.
As used in this prospectus, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company” and “Liberty Star” means Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp., a Nevada corporation, and our subsidiaries, Hay Mountain Holdings, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company, Earp Ridge Mines LLC, an Arizona limited liability company, & Red Rock Mines LLC, an Arizona limited liability company, unless otherwise indicated. All dollar amounts refer to U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.
In addition:
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
This summary highlights information contained elsewhere in this prospectus and does not contain all of the information that you should consider in making your investment decision. Before investing in our common stock and you should carefully read this entire prospectus, including our financial statements and the related notes and the information set forth under the headings “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in each case included elsewhere in this prospectus.
The Offering
On September 25, 2024, we entered into a $10,000,000 Equity Financing Agreement (the “Equity Financing Agreement”) with GHS Investments LLC, a Nevada limited liability company, with offices at 420 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 102 Jericho, NY 11753 (the “Investor”), or the “Selling Security Holder”).
Under the Equity Financing Agreement, the Company has a “put” right pursuant to which it can require GHS Investments LLC to purchase up to a total of up to $10,000,000 of its common stock over a period of 2 years beginning September 25, 2024, and ending September 25, 2026. The Company may elect to exercise its put right at any time, and from time to time during the term of the Equity Financing Agreement, after a Registration Statement to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is declared effective. It can require GHS Investments LLC to purchase not less than $10,000 or more than $500,000 of its common stock every 10 days; provided, however, that GHS Investments, LLC, may not purchase additional shares pursuant to a put, if it would result in them owning more than 4.99% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company as of the date of closing of the purchase. While the Company’s shares are traded on the OTCQB, the per share purchase price payable by the Investor will be equal to 80% of the average of the five lowest traded prices of the Company’s common stock during the 10 consecutive trading days preceding the date of the put. In the event the Company is able to uplist its shares from the OTCQB to NASDAQ or an equivalent national exchange during the term of the Equity Financing Agreement, the per share purchase price payable by the Investor will then be equal of 90% of volume weighted average price of the Company’s stock during the 10 consecutive trading days preceding the date of the put, subject to a floor purchase price of $0.10 per share below which the Company may not deliver a put.
This Offering
Pursuant to the terms of this registration statement, GHS Investments LLC may sell up to 7,260,484 shares of our common stock which it has purchased from us pursuant to the terms of the Equity Financing Agreement.
We will receive up to $10 million in proceeds from the sale of shares of our common stock which we elect to put to GHS Investments LLC, under the terms of the Equity Financing Agreement. But we will not receive any proceeds from resale of shares by GHS Investments, LLC, under the term of this registration statement. We will pay for expenses incurred in conjunction with the preparation and filing of this registration statement and will pay placement agent fees and other expenses we may incur in conjunction with our sale of shares to GHS Investments, LLC, pursuant to the terms of the Equity Financing Agreement. However, GHS Investments LLC will be obligated to pay any broker discounts, commissions, or other expenses it incurs in conjunction with its resale of shares pursuant to the terms of this registration statement.
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Our Business
We were formerly Liberty Star Gold Corp. and formerly Titanium Intelligence, Inc. Titanium Intelligence, Inc. was incorporated on August 20, 2001, under the laws of the State of Nevada, as a mineral properties acquisition and exploration company. Big Chunk Corp. was our wholly owned subsidiary and was incorporated on December 14, 2003 in the State of Alaska. Big Chunk Corp. was engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties business in the State of Alaska. Redwall Drilling Inc. was our wholly owned subsidiary and was incorporated on August 31, 2007 in the State of Arizona. Redwall Drilling Inc. performed drilling services on the Company’s mineral properties. Redwall Drilling Inc. 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. to reflect our current business of general exploration for base and precious metals. We are currently in the exploration phase of operations and have not generated any revenues from operations. A more detailed discussion of this technology and its anticipated benefits is provided under the section “Description of Business.”
Our common stock is traded over-the-counter on the OTCQB under the ticker symbol “LBSR.”
The principal offices of our company are located at 2 E. Congress St. Ste. 900, Tucson, Arizona 85701. Our telephone number is (520) 561-7033.
Summary of Financial Data
The following information represents selected audited financial information for the Company for the years ended January 31, 2024 and 2023 and selected unaudited financial information for the Company for the six month periods ended July 31, 2024 and 2023. The summarized financial information presented below is derived from and should be read in conjunction with our audited and unaudited financial statements, as applicable, including the notes to those financial statements which are included elsewhere in this prospectus along with the section entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” beginning on page 25 of this prospectus.
Statements of Operations Data | Six Month Period Ended July 31, 2024 | Six Month Period Ended July 31, 2023, | Year Ended January 31, 2024 | Year Ended January 31, 2023 | ||||||||||||
| Revenue | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | ||||||||||||
| Net Operating Expenses | $ | 938,145 | $ | 276,332 | $ | 1,540,270 | $ | 831,071 | ||||||||
| Net Income (Loss) | $ | 1,460,526 | $ | (321,958 | ) | $ | (4,080,258 | ) | $ | 565,595 | ||||||
| Basic Net Income (Loss) per Share | $ | 0.03 | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.13 | ) | $ | 0.04 | ||||||
| Diluted Net Income (Loss) per Share | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.13 | ) | $ | 0.04 | |||||
| Balance Sheets Data | As of July 31, 2024 | As of January 31, 2024 | As of January 31, 2023 | |||||||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ | 8,251 | $ | 72,099 | $ | 32,616 | ||||||
| Working Capital (Deficit) | $ | (4,595,512 | ) | $ | (3,048,043 | ) | $ | (568,774 | ) | |||
| Total Assets | $ | 51,831 | $ | 104,099 | $ | 61,044 | ||||||
| Total Liabilities | $ | 4,665,333 | $ | 3,166,898 | $ | 640,330 | ||||||
| Total Stockholders’ Deficit | $ | (4,613,502 | ) | $ | (3,062,799 | ) | $ | (579,286 | ) | |||
| Accumulated Deficit | $ | (60,022,959 | ) | $ | (61,483,485 | ) | $ | (57,403,227 | ) | |||
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RISK FACTORS
Investing in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should not invest in our stock unless you are able to bear the complete loss of your investment. You should carefully consider the risks described below, as well as other information provided to you in this prospectus, including information in this prospectus entitled “Forward-Looking Statements” before making an investment decision. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones facing our company. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe are immaterial may also impair our business operations. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected, the value of our common stock could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment.
Risks Related to Our Company and Our Business
Our businesses may be materially adversely affected by the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak or the related market decline and volatility.
On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern.” On March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization characterized the outbreak as a “pandemic”. The significant outbreak of COVID-19 has resulted in a widespread health crisis that is adversely affecting the economies and financial markets worldwide, including the business which we operate and own. The recent market decline and volatility in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic could also materially and adversely affect any future potential acquisitions. Furthermore, with restrictions on travel, the limited ability to have meetings with personnel, vendors and services providers are expected to have an adverse effect on our businesses. The extent to which COVID-19 impacts our businesses will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity of COVID-19 and the actions to contain COVID-19 or treat its impact, among others. If the disruptions posed by COVID-19 or other matters of global concern continue for an extensive period of time, our operations may be materially adversely affected.
Because of the nature of the exploration of natural resource properties, there is substantial risk that this business will fail.
There is no assurance that any of the claims we explore or acquire will contain commercially exploitable reserves of minerals. Exploration for natural resources is a venture involving substantial risk. Hazards such as unusual or unexpected geological formations and other conditions often result in unsuccessful exploration efforts. We may also become subject to significant liability for pollution or hazards, which we cannot insure or which we may elect not to insure. There is substantial risk that our business will fail.
If we cannot compete successfully for financing and for qualified managerial and technical employees, our exploration program may suffer.
Our competition in the mining industry includes large established mining companies with substantial capabilities and with greater financial and technical resources than we have. As a result of this competition, we may be unable to acquire additional financing on terms we consider acceptable because investors may choose to invest in our competitors instead of investing in us. We also compete with other mining companies in the recruitment and retention of qualified managerial and technical employees. Our success will be largely dependent on our ability to hire and retain highly qualified personnel. These individuals are in high demand and we may not be able to attract the personnel we need. We may not be able to afford the high salaries and fees demanded by qualified personnel or may lose such employees after they are hired. If we are unable to successfully compete for financing or for qualified employees, our exploration program may be slowed down or suspended.
Exploration and exploitation activities are subject to comprehensive regulation which may cause substantial delays or require capital outlays in excess of those anticipated, causing an adverse effect on our company.
Exploration and exploitation activities are subject to federal, state, and local laws, regulations and policies, including laws regulating the removal of natural resources from the ground and the discharge of materials into the environment. Exploration and exploitation activities are also subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations which seek to maintain health and safety standards by regulating the design and use of drilling methods and equipment.
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Various permits from government bodies are required for drilling operations to be conducted; no assurance can be given that such permits will be received. Environmental and other legal standards imposed by federal, state, or local authorities may be changed, and any such changes may prevent us from conducting planned activities or increase our costs of doing so, which would have material adverse effects on our business. Moreover, compliance with such laws may cause substantial delays or require capital outlays in excess of those anticipated, thus causing an adverse effect on us. Additionally, we may be subject to liability for pollution or other environmental damages which we may not be able to or elect not to insure against due to prohibitive premium costs and other reasons. Any laws, regulations or policies of any government body or regulatory agency may be changed, applied or interpreted in a manner which will alter and negatively affect our ability to carry on our business.
There are no known reserves of minerals on our mineral claims, and we cannot guarantee that we will find any commercial quantities of minerals.
We have not found any mineral reserves on our claims and there can be no assurance that any of our mineral claims contain commercial quantities of any minerals. Even if we identify commercial quantities of minerals in any of our claims, there can be no assurance that we will be able to exploit the reserves or, if we are able to exploit them, that we will do so on a profitable basis. Any such efforts will require financing, which we may not be able to arrange.
Because the probability of an individual prospect ever having reserves is extremely remote, any funds spent on exploration may be lost.
The probability of an individual prospect ever having reserves is extremely remote. In all probability, our properties may not contain any reserves. As such, any funds spent on exploration may be lost, which would most likely result in a loss of your investment.
We have a limited operating history and as a result there is no assurance we can operate on a profitable basis.
We have a limited operating history and must be considered in the exploration stage. Our operations will be subject to all the risks inherent in the establishment of an exploration stage enterprise and the uncertainties arising from the absence of a significant operating history. Potential investors should be aware of the difficulties normally encountered by mineral exploration companies and the high rate of failure of such enterprises, especially those with a limited operating history. The likelihood of success must be considered in light of the problems, expenses, difficulties, complications and delays encountered in connection with the exploration of the mineral properties that we plan to undertake. These potential problems include, but are not limited to, unanticipated problems relating to exploration, and additional costs and expenses that may exceed current estimates. The expenditures to be made by us in the exploration of our mineral claims may not result in the discovery of mineral deposits. Problems such as unusual or unexpected formations of rock or land and other conditions are involved in mineral exploration and often result in unsuccessful exploration efforts. If the results of our exploration do not reveal viable commercial mineralization, we may decide to abandon our claims and acquire new claims for new exploration or cease operations. The acquisition of additional claims will be dependent upon us possessing capital resources at the time in order to purchase such claims. If no funding is available, we may be forced to abandon our operations. No assurance can be given that we will ever operate on a profitable basis.
If we do not obtain additional financing, our business will fail and our investors could lose their investment.
We had cash and cash equivalents in the amount of $8,251 and a working capital deficit of $4,595,512 as of July 31, 2024. We currently do not generate revenue from our operations. Our business plan calls for substantial investment and cost in connection with the acquisition and exploration of our mineral properties currently under lease and option. Any direct acquisition of any of the claims under lease or option is subject to our ability to obtain the financing necessary for us to fund and carry out exploration programs on the subject properties. The requirements are substantial. There is no assurance that we will be able to maintain operations at a level sufficient for an investor to obtain a return on their investment in our common stock. Further, we may continue to be unprofitable. Obtaining additional financing would be subject to a number of factors, including market prices for minerals, investor acceptance of our properties, contractual restrictions on our ability to enter into further financing arrangements, and investor sentiment. These factors may make the timing, amount, terms or conditions of additional financing unavailable to us and our business could fail.
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Because there is no assurance that we will generate revenues, we face a high risk of business failure.
We have not earned any revenue and have never been profitable. We do not have an ownership interest in any revenue generating properties. We were incorporated in 2001 and took over our current business in 2004. To date, we have been involved primarily in organizational and exploration activities. We will incur substantial operating and exploration expenditures without realizing any revenues. We therefore expect to incur significant losses into the foreseeable future. We have limited operating history upon which an evaluation of our future success or failure can be made. We recognize that if we are unable to generate significant revenues from our activities, we will not be able to earn profits or continue operations. Based upon current plans, we also expect to incur significant operating losses in the future. We cannot guarantee that we will be successful in raising capital to fund these operating losses or generate revenues in the future. We can provide investors with no assurance that we will generate any operating revenues or ever achieve profitable operations. If we are unsuccessful in addressing these risks, our business will most likely fail and our investors could lose their investment.
Our independent registered public accounting firm’s report states that there is a substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
Our independent registered public accounting firm, Turner Stone and Company L.L.P., stated in its audit report attached to our audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2024 that since we have suffered recurring losses from operations, require additional funds for further exploratory activity prior to attaining a revenue generating status, and we may not find sufficient ore reserves to be commercially mined, there is a substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
The existence of our mining claims depends on our ability to fund exploratory activity or to pay fees.
Our mining claims, which are the central part of our business, require that we either pay fees, or incur certain minimum development costs annually, or the claims will be forfeited. Due to our current financial situation, we may not be able to meet these obligations and we could therefore lose our claims. This would impair our ability to raise capital and would negatively impact the value of our company.
Risks Related to Our Common Stock
Because we will likely issue additional shares of our common stock, investment in our company could be subject to substantial dilution.
Investors’ interests in our company will be diluted and investors may suffer dilution in their net book value per share when we issue additional shares. We are authorized to issue 149,500,000 shares of common stock, $0.00001 par value per share. As of July 31, 2024, there were 50,069,244 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding. We anticipate that all or at least some of our future funding, if any, will be in the form of equity financing from the sale of our common stock. If we do sell more common stock, investors’ investment in our company will likely be diluted. Dilution is the difference between what you pay for your stock and the net tangible book value per share immediately after the additional shares are sold by us. If dilution occurs, any investment in our company’s common stock could seriously decline in value.
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Trading in our common stock on the OTCQB is limited and sporadic, making it difficult for our stockholders to sell their shares or liquidate their investments.
Our common stock is currently quoted for public trading on the OTCQB. Both the trading price and the trading volume of our common stock have been subject to fluctuations. Both trading prices and trading volume of our common stock may fluctuate in response to a number of factors, many of which will be beyond our control. The stock market has generally experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that have often been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of companies with no current business operation. There can be no assurance that trading prices and trading volumes previously experienced by our common stock will be matched or maintained. These broad market and industry factors may adversely affect both the market price of our common stock and the volume of trading in our shares, regardless of our operating performance which may make it difficult for our stockholders to sell their shares or liquidate their investments in the Company,
Our bylaws contain provisions obligating the Company to indemnify our officers and directors against all costs, charges and expenses incurred by them by reason of being or having been our officers and directors.
Our bylaws contain provisions with respect to the indemnification of our officers and directors against all costs, charges and expenses, including an amount paid to settle an action or satisfy a judgment, actually and reasonably incurred by them, including an amount paid to settle an action or satisfy a judgment in a civil, criminal or administrative action or proceeding to which they are made parties by reason of their being or having been our directors or officers. We may incur substantial financial obligations in conjunction with our indemnification obligations and there is no assurance we will have the funds necessary to satisfy any such obligations.
Our bylaws were changed on June 22, 2020 to add Class A Shares to deter a take-over of our company.
We amended our bylaws on June 22, 2020 to add Class A shares which have increased voting power of 200 to one per share to deter a hostile take-over of our company, the Company filed a Certificate of Designation with the Secretary of State of Nevada to establish the terms of the Company’s Class A Common Stock (the “Class A Shares”), par value $0.00001 per share, 500,000 shares authorized. The terms of the Class A Shares include 200-1 voting rights in addition to the rights held by common stockholders. Only persons who are current members of the Company’s Board of Directors may own or hold Class A Shares.
We do not pay dividends on any investment in the shares of stock of our company and any gain on an investment in our company needs to come through an increase in our stock’s price.
We have never paid any cash dividends and currently do not intend to pay any dividends for the foreseeable future. To the extent that we require additional funding currently not provided for in our financing plan, our funding sources may prohibit the payment of a dividend. Because we do not intend to declare dividends, any gain on an investment in our company will need to come through an increase in the stock’s price. This may never happen and investors may lose all of their investment in our company.
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Because our securities are subject to penny stock rules, you may have difficulty reselling your shares.
Our shares as penny stocks, are covered by Section 15(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), which imposes additional sales practice requirements on broker/dealers who sell our company’s securities including the delivery of a standardized disclosure document; disclosure and confirmation of quotation prices; disclosure of compensation the broker/dealer receives; and furnishing monthly account statements. These rules apply to companies whose shares are not traded on a national stock exchange, trade at less than $5.00 per share, or who do not meet certain other financial requirements specified by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). These rules require brokers who sell “penny stocks” to persons other than established customers and “accredited investors” to complete certain documentation, make suitability inquiries of investors, and provide investors with certain information concerning the risks of trading in such penny stocks. These rules may discourage or restrict the ability of brokers to sell our shares of common stock and may affect the secondary market for our shares of common stock. These rules could also hamper our ability to raise funds in the primary market for our shares of common stock.
FINRA sales practice requirements may also limit a stockholder’s ability to buy and sell our stock.
In addition to the “penny stock” rules described above, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) has adopted rules that require that in recommending an investment to a customer, a broker-dealer must have reasonable grounds for believing that the investment is suitable for that customer. Prior to recommending speculative low-priced securities to their non-institutional customers, broker-dealers must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the customer’s financial status, tax status, investment objectives and other information. Under interpretations of these rules, FINRA believes that there is a high probability that speculative low-priced securities will not be suitable for at least some customers. FINRA requirements make it more difficult for broker-dealers to recommend that their customers buy our common shares, which may limit your ability to buy and sell our stock and have an adverse effect on the market for our shares.
Compliance with environmental regulations and litigation based on environmental regulations could require significant expenditures.
Environmental regulations mandate, among other things, the maintenance of air and water quality standards, and the rules on land development and reclamation. They also set forth limitations on the generation, transportation, storage, and disposal of solid and hazardous waste. Environmental legislation is evolving in a manner that may require stricter standards and enforcement, increased fines and penalties for non-compliance, more stringent environmental assessments of proposed projects, and a heightened degree of responsibility for mining companies and their officers, directors and employees. In connection with our current exploration activities or with our prior mining operations, we may incur environmental costs that could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Any failure to remedy an environmental problem could require us to suspend operations or enter into interim compliance measures pending completion of the required remedy.
Moreover, governmental authorities and private parties may bring lawsuits based upon damage to property and injury to persons resulting from the environmental, health and safety impacts of prior and current operations, including operations conducted by other mining companies many years ago at sites located on properties that we currently own or formerly owned. These lawsuits could lead to the imposition of substantial fines, remediation costs, penalties and other civil and criminal sanctions. We cannot assure you that any such law, regulation, enforcement or private claim would not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Our future operations may face substantial regulation of health and safety.
Mining operations are subject to extensive and complex laws and regulations governing worker health and safety across our operating regions and our failure to comply with applicable legal requirements can result in substantial penalties. Future changes in applicable laws, regulations, permits and approvals or changes in their enforcement or regulatory interpretation could substantially increase costs to achieve compliance, lead to the revocation of existing or future exploration or mining rights or otherwise have an adverse impact on our results of operations and financial position.
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Mines are inspected on a regular basis by government regulators who may issue citations and orders when they believe a violation has occurred under local mining regulations. If inspections result in an alleged violation, we may be subject to fines, penalties or sanctions and our mining operations could be subject to temporary or extended closures.
In addition to potential government restrictions and regulatory fines, penalties or sanctions, our ability to operate (including the effect of any impact on our workforce) and thus, our potential results of future operations and our financial position (including because of potential related fines and sanctions), could be adversely affected by accidents, injuries, fatalities or events detrimental (or perceived to be detrimental) to the health and safety of our employees, the environment or the communities in which we operate.
Mining operations are subject to extensive environmental laws and regulations.
Our exploration, development, mining and processing operations are subject to extensive laws and regulations governing land use and the protection of the environment, which generally apply to air and water quality, protection of endangered, protected or other specified species, hazardous waste management and reclamation. We have made, and expect to make in the future, significant expenditures to comply with such laws and regulations. Compliance with these laws and regulations imposes substantial costs and burdens, and can cause delays in obtaining, or failure to obtain, government permits and approvals which may adversely impact our closure processes and operations.
Increased global attention or regulation of consumption of water by industrial activities, as well as water quality discharge, and on restricting or prohibiting the use of cyanide and other hazardous substances in processing activities could similarly have an adverse impact on our results of operations and financial position due to increased compliance and input costs.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This prospectus contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are projections in respect of future events or our future financial performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “should,” “intend,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, including the risks in the section entitled “Risk Factors,” uncertainties and other factors, which may cause our company’s or our industry’s actual results, levels of activity or performance to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity or performance expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity or performance. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.
USE OF PROCEEDS
Under the terms of our Equity Financing Agreement with the Selling Security Holder, we may elect to put, and require the Selling Security Holder to purchase, a total number of shares having a purchase price of up to $10,000,000. This put right may be exercised at any time, and from time to time, during the terms of the 24 month period ending September 25, 2026, in increments of not less than $10,000 or more than $500,000, provided that a registration statement covering resale of the purchased shares by the Selling Security Holder is then in effect. After deducting any applicable commissions or other selling expenses we may incur, we will use the net proceeds we receive from such sales of our shares to the Selling Security Holder for general corporate and working capital purposes and acquisitions or assets, businesses or operations or for other purposes that our board of directors, in its good faith, deems to be in the best interest of the Company.
In order to access the full financing facility of $10,000,000 available to us under the terms of the Equity Financing Agreement, we will be required to supplement or amend this registration statement in order to register additional shares for resale by the Selling Security Holder.
We will not receive any proceeds from any resale of our shares by the Selling Security Holder pursuant to the terms of this Registration Statement or any subsequent amendments. We will pay for the expenses of this offering, except that the Selling Security Holder will pay any broker discounts or commissions or equivalent expenses and expenses of its legal counsel applicable to the sale of its shares.
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DIVIDEND POLICY
We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our capital stock. We currently intend to retain earnings, if any, to finance the growth and development of our business. We do not expect to pay any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. Payment of future dividends, if any, will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend on our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, restrictions contained in any financing instruments, provisions of applicable law and other factors the board deems relevant.
SELLING STOCKHOLDER
This offering relates to the resale by the GHS Investments, LLC, (the “Selling Security Holder” or “GHS”) of up to 7,260,484 shares of our common stock issued to it pursuant to the terms of an Equity Financing Agreement dated September 25, 2024. If issued presently, the 7,260,484 shares registered for resale hereunder would represent approximately 12.47% of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock.
Under the terms of the Equity Financing Agreement, we issued 100,000 shares of our common stock to GHS as a commitment fee, and did not receive cash consideration for issuance of such shares. Except for its receipt of the commitment shares, GHS has not held any position or office or had any other material relationship with us or any of our predecessors or affiliates within the past three years.
After the effective date of this registration statement, we may issue Put Notices to GHS obligating it to purchase shares of our common stock from us pursuant to the terms of the Equity Financing Agreement. We will receive cash proceeds from any such sales of shares to GHS, but will not receive any proceeds from resales of shares by GHS pursuant to this registration statement and prospectus. GHS may sell all or any portion of the shares being offered pursuant to this prospectus at fixed prices, at prevailing market prices, at varying prices or at negotiated prices.
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
The Selling Security Holder may, from time to time, sell any or all of shares of our common stock covered hereby on the OTC Markets Group’s OTCQB or any other stock exchange, market or trading facility on which the shares are traded or in private transactions. A selling stockholder may sell all or a portion of the shares being offered pursuant to this prospectus at fixed prices, at prevailing market prices at the time of sale, at varying prices or at negotiated prices. A selling stockholder may use any one or more of the following methods when selling securities:
| ● | ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer solicits purchasers; | |
| ● | block trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the shares as agent but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to facilitate the transaction; | |
| ● | purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its account; | |
| ● | an exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the applicable exchange; | |
| ● | privately negotiated transactions; | |
| ● | in transactions through broker-dealers that agree with the selling stockholder to sell a specified number of such securities at a stipulated price per security; |
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| ● | through the writing or settlement of options or other hedging transactions, whether through an options exchange or otherwise; | |
| ● | a combination of any such methods of sale; or | |
| ● | any other method permitted pursuant to applicable law. |
The Selling Security Holder is an “underwriter” within the meaning of Section 2(a)(11) of the Securities Act with respect to shares issued pursuant to the Equity Financing Agreement. Because the Selling Security Holder is deemed to be an “underwriter” within the meaning of the Securities Act, it will be subject to the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act, including Rule 172 thereunder. In addition, any securities covered by this prospectus which qualify for sale pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act may be sold under Rule 144 rather than under this prospectus.
We have engaged Moody Capital Solutions, Inc., (a FINRA registered broker dealer) to act as Placement Agent under the terms of the Equity Financing Agreement and have agreed to pay them a fee of 3.9% of the amount of each put.
Broker-dealers engaged by the Selling Security Holder may arrange for other brokers-dealers to participate in sales. Broker-dealers may receive commissions or discounts from the Selling Security Holder (or, if any broker-dealer acts as agent for the purchaser of securities, from the purchaser) in amounts to be negotiated, but, except as set forth in a supplement to this prospectus, in the case of an agency transaction not in excess of a customary brokerage commission in compliance with FINRA Rule 2440; and in the case of a principal transaction a markup or markdown in compliance with FINRA IM-2440.
We have agreed to indemnify GHS and its affiliates against certain liabilities in connection with the offering of Shares, including liabilities arising under the Securities Act. GHS has agreed to indemnify us against liabilities under the Securities Act that may arise from certain written information furnished to us by GHS specifically for use in this prospectus or, if such indemnity is unavailable, to contribute amounts required to be paid in respect of such liabilities.
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DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
Capital Stock
We are authorized to issue 149,500,000 shares of common stock, $0.00001 par value per share, 500,000 of the common shares are designated Class A Common also $0.00001 par value per share.
Common Stock
As of September 23, 2024, 50,976,252 shares of common stock are issued and outstanding.
The holders of our common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of record on all matters to be acted upon by the stockholders and have equal ratable rights to dividends from funds legally available if and when declared by our board of directors and are entitled to share ratably in all of our assets available for distribution to holders of common stock upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our affairs. Our common stock does not provide the right to a preemptive, subscription or conversion right and there are no redemption or sinking fund provisions or rights.
All shares of common stock now outstanding are fully paid for and non-assessable. We refer you to our articles of incorporation, bylaws and the applicable statutes of the state of Nevada for a more complete description of the rights and liabilities of holders of our securities.
500,000 shares of our Class A common stock are held by our Chairman of the Board, Peter O’Heeron. Each Class A share is entitled to 200 votes on all matters to be acted upon by the stockholders. All other Class A common stock rights are equal to that of our common stock. The holders of our Class A common stock are entitled to a majority of the total votes entitled to vote on all matters to be acted upon by the stockholders.
Warrants
On August 20, 2021, we entered into a $1,000,000 Common Stock Purchase Agreement and a $1,000,000 Warrant Agreement with TRITON FUNDS, LP, a Delaware Limited Partnership. Under the Common Stock Purchase Agreement, the Company had a “put” right pursuant to which it could require Triton to purchase a total of up to $1,000,000 of its common stock. As of the date of this Registration Statement, the Common Stock Purchase Agreement has expired, but the Warrant Agreement remains in effect. Under the Warrant
Agreement, Triton has the right to purchase up to $1,000,000 in value of our common stock over a period of 5 years which began August 20, 2021, and ends August 20, 2026. The exercise price payable by Triton under the Warrant Agreement for each share of common stock is calculated by assigning a $20,000,000 market valuation to the Company and dividing that valuation by the number of issued and outstanding shares of the Company on the date of exercise.
INTEREST OF NAMED EXPERTS AND COUNSEL
The financial statements of our company included in this prospectus for the years ended January 31, 2024 and 2023, have been audited by Turner Stone & Company, to the extent and for the period set forth in their report (which contains an explanatory paragraph regarding our ability to continue as a going concern) appearing elsewhere in the prospectus, and are included in reliance upon such report given upon the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.
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Frascona, Joiner, Goodman & Greenstein, P.C. has provided us with an opinion on the validity of the shares of our common stock being offered pursuant to this prospectus.
No expert named in the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part as having prepared or certified any part thereof (or is named as having prepared or certified a report or valuation for use in connection with such registration statement) or counsel named in this prospectus as having given an opinion upon the validity of the securities being offered pursuant to this prospectus or upon other legal matters in connection with the registration or offering such securities was employed for such purpose on a contingency basis. Also, at the time of such preparation, certification or opinion or at any time thereafter, through the date of effectiveness of such registration statement or that part of such registration statement to which such preparation, certification or opinion relates, no such person had, or is to receive, in connection with the offering, a substantial interest, direct or indirect, in our company or any of its parents or subsidiaries. Nor was any such person connected with our company or any of its parents or subsidiaries as a promoter, managing or principal underwriter, voting trustee, director, officer or employee.
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Business development
Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp. (the “Company”, “we” or “Liberty Star”) 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. In April 2007, we changed our name to Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp. Hay Mountain Holdings, LLC, (formerly known as Hay Mountain Super Project LLC) our wholly owned subsidiary, serves as the primary holding company for development of the potential ore bodies encompassed in the Hay Mountain area of interest in Arizona. In April 2019, we formed the first company intended for engagement with future venture partners named Earp Ridge Mines LLC. On August 13, 2020, the Company formed Red Rock Mines, LLC (“Red Rock”), an Arizona corporation, as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hay Mountain Holdings, LLC. We are in the exploration phase of operations and have not generated any revenues from operations.
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 located in Cochise County, Arizona and covers the Tombstone caldera and its environs. Within the Tombstone caldera is the Hay Mountain target and Red Rock Canyon target. We are concentrating our work at Red Rock Canyon at this time. We plan to ascertain whether the Tombstone, Hay Mountain claims possess commercially viable deposits of copper, molybdenum, gold, silver, lead, zinc, manganese and other metals including Rare Earth Elements (REE’s). We have not identified any ore reserves to date, although we have identified areas which are material of economic interest.
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, titles 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.
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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 “material of economic interest” will constitute a commercially viable mineral deposit, known as an “ore reserve.”
To date, we have not generated any revenue. 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.
The extent to which the coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”) impacts our businesses will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity of COVID-19 and the actions to contain COVID-19 or treat its impact, among others. If the disruptions posed by COVID-19 or other matters of global concern continue for an extensive period of time, our operations may be materially adversely affected.
Competition
We are a mineral resource company engaged in the business of mineral exploration. We compete with other mineral resource exploration companies for financing from a limited number of investors that are prepared to make investments in mineral resource exploration companies. The presence of competing mineral resource exploration companies may impact our ability to raise additional capital in order to fund our property acquisitions and exploration programs if investors are of the view that investments in competitors are more attractive based on the merit of the mineral properties under investigation and the price of the investment offered to investors.
We also compete for mineral properties of merit with other exploration companies. Competition could reduce the availability of properties of merit or increase the cost of acquiring additional mineral properties.
Many of the resource exploration companies with whom we compete may have greater financial and technical resources than we have. Accordingly, these competitors may be able to spend greater amounts on acquisitions of properties of merit and on exploration of their properties. In addition, they may be able to afford greater geological expertise in the targeting and exploration of resource properties. This competition could result in our competitors having resource properties of greater quality and interest to prospective investors who may finance additional exploration and to senior exploration companies that may purchase resource properties or enter into joint venture agreements with junior exploration companies. This competition could adversely impact our ability to finance property acquisitions and further exploration
Compliance with Government Regulation
We will be required to comply with all regulations, rules and directives of governmental authorities and agencies applicable to the exploration of minerals in the State of Arizona and all other States in which we plan to operate.
We are required to pay annual rentals for our federal lode mining claims for the Tombstone project in the State of Arizona. The rental period begins at noon on September 1st through the following September 1st and rental payments are due by the first day of the rental period. As listed on the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) web site, (Mining Claim Fees | Bureau of Land Management (blm.gov)), new claims located on or after September 1, 2024 cost $274 each which includes processing, location, and maintenance fees. The annual rentals are $200 per claim after the first year. new claims located on or after September 1, 2019, cost $255 each which includes processing, location, and maintenance fees. The annual rentals are $165 per claim after the first year. The rentals due by September 1, 2024, for the period from September 1, 2024, through September 1, 2025, of $18,600 have been paid, we paid these fees prior to the due date. All rentals during the year ended January 31, 2024, have been paid.
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We are required to pay annual rentals for our Arizona State Land Department Mineral Exploration Permits (“AZ MEP”) at our Tombstone Hay Mountain project in the State of Arizona. AZ MEP permits cost $500 per permit per year in non-refundable filing fees and are valid for 1 year and renewable for up to 5 years. The rental fee is $2.00 per acre for the first year, which includes the second year, and $1.00 per acre per year for years three through five. The minimum work expenditure requirements are $10 per acre per year for years one and two and $20 per acre per year for years three through five. If the minimum work expenditure requirement is not met the applicant can pay an equal amount in fees to the Arizona State Land Department to keep the AZ MEP permits current. The rental period begins on the date of acceptance for each permit. Rental payments are due by the first day of the rental period. We hold AZ MEP permits for 12,878.18 acres at our Tombstone project. We plan to pay filing and rental fees for our AZ MEPs before their respective due dates in the amount of $30,410.84. All fees and expenditures due during the year ended January 31, 2024 have been paid.
With respect to the foregoing properties, additional approvals and authorizations may be required from other government agencies, depending upon the nature and scope of the proposed exploration program. The amount of these costs is not known at this time as we do not know the size, quality of any resource or reserve at this time, and it is extremely difficult to assess the impact of any capital expenditures on earnings or our competitive position.
Personnel
Our CEO & President, Brett Gross was elected by the Board on December 7, 2018. The Board also elected Pete O’Heeron as Chairman of the Board. We also employ one full-time CFO who is also our VP of Finance, one full time Geo-tech, who is also our Manager of Field Operations, one Investor Relations Representative and one consultant CPA on a as needed basis. We hire consultants for investor relations, exploration, derivative accounting, and administrative functions also on an as needed basis.
Mr. Gross received no compensation for services rendered as CEO during the nine months ended October 31, 2023 and 2022. On September 29, 2023, Mr. Gross resigned from his position as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Patricia Madaris, VP Finance and Chief Financial Officer will serve as the Interim Chief Executive Officer.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
Our offices
Our employees work either from our principal office or from offices maintained in their homes. Our corporate office address is 2 East Congress St. Ste. 900, Tucson, AZ 85701.
We currently rent a storage space for $105 per month in Tombstone, AZ on a month-to-month basis.
We believe that our existing office facilities are adequate for our needs. Should we require additional space in the future, we believe that such space can be secured on commercially reasonable terms.
Our mineral claims
All of the Company’s claims for mineral properties are in good standing as of September 25, 2024.
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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 exceptionally 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 Item 1300 and are considered “non-material properties.”
All State Mineral Exploration Permits and Federal Lode Mining Claims held by the company are listed below.
LIBERTY STAR
TOMBSTONE-AZ
Federal Unpatented Claims
Claim Names
HM 87-143
TS 168-176
Marco1A-Marco5E
Davis1A-DavisC
Claim Acreage
57 HM Claims- 1095.18 acres
21 Marco Claims- 320 acres
6 Davis Claims- 80 acres
9 TS Claims- 99.5 acres
State Exploration Permits
| MEP # | Acres | Renewal & Rental Due Date | ||
| 08-122642 | 738.4 | 11/24/2024 | ||
| 08-122641 | 375.64 | 11/24/2024 | ||
| 08-122640 | 732.84 | 11/24/2024 | ||
| 08-123953 | 480 | 3/1/2025 | ||
| 08-123952 | 520 | 3/1/2025 | ||
| 08-124392 | 40 | 9/13/2025 Renewal pending | ||
| 08-120017 | 160 | 6/15/2025 | ||
| 08-120018 | 80 | 6/15/2025 | ||
| 08-124526 | 440 | 11/16/2024 | ||
| 08-124527 | 640 | 11/16/2024 | ||
| 08-124529 | 440 | 11/16/2024 | ||
| 08-124530 | 480 | 11/16/2024 | ||
| 08-124531 | 480 | 11/16/2024 | ||
| 08-124528 | 582.83 | 11/16/2024 | ||
| 08-124532 | 240 | 11/16/2024 | ||
| 08-124533 | 370.24 | 11/16/2024 | ||
| 08-121131 | 520 | 11/18/2024 | ||
| 08-121132 | 368.76 | 11/18/2024 | ||
| 08-121133 | 139.9 | 11/18/2024 | ||
| 08-121134 | 280 | 11/18/2024 | ||
| 08-121135 | 639.56 | 11/18/2024 | ||
| 08-121136 | 600 | 11/18/2024 | ||
| 08-121137 | 440 | 11/18/2024 | ||
| 08-121138 | 358.85 | 11/18/2024 | ||
| 08-121139 | 571.25 | 11/18/2024 | ||
| 08-121140 | 439.5 | 11/18/2024 | ||
| 08-121141 | 280 | 11/18/2024 | ||
| 08-121142 | 640 | 11/18/2024 | ||
| 08-121143 | 640 | 11/18/2024 | ||
| 08-121654 | 80 | 9/22/2025 Renewal pending | ||
| 08-123795 | 80.41 | 11/15/2024 |
31State MEP’s totaling
12,878.18 acres
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The Hay Mountain Property is located 6.5 miles southeast of Tombstone where we hold 31 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. Initial phase 1 drilling is planned to take approximately one year. Should results indicate the viability of the property, additional phased work, both exploration and development, is planned over the course of seven total years 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.
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From early December 2023 until 3 March 2024, we drilled the first two holes of our Phase 1 drilling project in the Hay Mountain Property. Hole HM-23-01 was 1500’ deep and hole HM-23-02 was 3437’ 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 as a ‘test of concept’ 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, with trace level copper values found in the intrusive rock to 0.1%. 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 in 2024. A full technical report on the drilling program will be prepared at the conclusion of phase one.
| Hole ID | Collar | Az. | Dip | Depth in ft. | Notes | |||||||||||
| HM-23-01 | E 0595369 N 3500785 | 0 | -90 | 1500 | No mineralisation noted. | |||||||||||
| HM-23-02 | E 0596576 N 3500830 | 0 | -90 | 3437 | Minor Cu mineralisation from 2228 – 2240. | |||||||||||
UTM Zone 12R. WGS 84.
Geochemical sampling at the Hay Mountain Property: In 2011 and early 2012 we collected nearly 1,800 rock, soil, and vegetation samples over 621 sample sites over approximately 14 square miles centered on the Hay Mountain property. These samples have been assayed for multiple elements generating many volumes of analyses. The samples were prepared by MEG Inc. and have been shipped to ALS Global geochemical analysis lab in Vancouver, British Columbia. Assay results were sent to our Tucson office and all assays were received. Liberty Star continues to collect XRF readings and biogeochemical samples to further define the anomalies at Hay Mountain.
On June 24, 2020, we completed staking an additional 400 acres of Federal Lode Claims contiguous to the Hay Mountain property. This addition to Liberty Star’s mineral claims effectively closes all potential competitors’ opportunity to take a State or Federal mineral interest inside the Company’s contiguous State and Federal mineral estate.
On October 21, 2019, we acquired 13 new Mineral Exploration Permits (MEP’s) for a total of 5,917.82 acres, or 9.25 sq miles bringing our total MEPs at Hay Mountain to 28 and 12,557.77 acres or 19.62 sq miles. This new acquisition represents a nearly 89% increase in Liberty Star lands under permit for mineral exploration activities. These acquisitions not only substantially expand Liberty Star’s continued exploration potential, but also provide resistance to existing competitive pressures. Liberty Star geochemical and geophysical surface studies indicate anomalies consistent with a large, buried porphyry copper body at the primary target with attendant metals including gold, molybdenum, nickel, silver, zinc, lead, and cobalt. See news release: https://www.libertystaruranium.com/2019/10/21/liberty-star-adds-over-9-square-miles-to-the-hay-mountain- property.
In 2019, Liberty Star contracted Pim van Geffen, PhD, PGeo of Vancouver Geochemistry to provide services in the form of validation and interpretation of our biogeochemical data from the Hay Mountain Property. In particular, the quality of the biogeochemical data was assessed regarding its capacity to support the recognition of buried porphyry-copper and related mineralization in the Property area and inform exploration decisions. A written report on the data assessment, including statements on data quality and utility, interpreted maps, and recommendations for the use of the data and data products in furthering exploration efforts on the Hay Mountain Property have been received. Mr. van Geffen’s summary and recommendations are as follows.
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The Hay Mountain biogeochemical data, when corrected for known sources of variance such as plant species and laboratory, provide a valuable layer of information to guide exploration efforts for buried and blind porphyry Cu-Mo systems in the property area. Multi-element, aqua-regia ICP-MS data were provided for 750 vegetation samples from the Hay Mountain property area, of mostly creosote, mesquite, and whitethorn acacia twigs and leaves, and a single specimen of sagebrush. Each element was assessed for its data quality and whether known sources of variance caused notable differences in their distribution. These sources of data bias were levelled out using Z-score normalization. The three main sources of induced non-geochemical variance included plant species, laboratory, and batch number. Whereas the three main plant species and two laboratories have adequate spatial and compositional coverage of each sub-group to apply levelling corrections, atypical values in batch number RE11168965 were excluded from output maps for affected elements. In addition to levelling between labs and species, the Cu response is further enhanced by correcting for root uptake of Mg, an essential nutrient, resulting in better spatial definition of anomalies and structural trends in the regression residuals of Cu against Mg. Some structural trends can be inferred from a combination of the Mo distribution with the orientation of lineaments in Google Earth imagery, which warrants more detailed follow-up in combination with geological and geophysical data. Combinations of variables can be used for target identification and search-space reduction through RGB colour- composite grid maps, e.g., Cu-Mo-K. Additional RGB maps of other combinations can be provided upon request. A species-classification diagram was constructed based on multivariate discriminant analysis, which highlighted 5 potentially mislabeled entries that required verification, 2 of which were confirmed to be mislabeled. It is strongly recommended to use all outputs of this work in combination with all other geospatial data available, including geophysics, surface geology, structural trends, terrain, and field observations, for search-space definition and targeting purposes.
Geologic Mapping: Small scale geologic mapping was performed in the Hay Mountain area by two different U.S. Geological Survey Senior Geologists. The first was by James Gilluly starting in the late 1930s and published in the early 1950’s, as a Professional Paper 281, 1956, and the second by Harold Drewes, published USGS Professional Paper 1144 1981. The Drewes map was a simplified version of the Gilluly map with faults adjusted to Drewes’s interpretation. Both of these mapping projects were regional in nature. Our more detailed mapping indicates that this area has Lower Earp Formation at surface, and we believe that the recently discovered gossan outcrops are lying perhaps 200 to 400 feet above the Earp- Horquilla contact. The Horquilla formation is that from which most of the production from Bisbee has occurred, and in which high grade copper is now being drilled out at Rosemont Camp about 50 miles to the west. Neither Gilluly nor Drewes noticed pervasively fluidized and rounded limestone breccia which covers square miles within the Hay Mountain property and is a typical feature of porphyry copper deposits. We believe perhaps massive copper (chalcopyrite) mineralization will be located in the Horquilla formation 200 to 400 feet below the gossan outcrops in the Earp formation. This analysis plus all of our geochemistry and geophysics is the justification for our currently planned drill program.
On August 16, 2020 we received our July 2020 Field Mapping Report prepared by Geologist Daniel Koning. The new field mapping report was commissioned by Liberty Star 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 mineralization.” Geologist Koning conducted the mapping from July 14th to August 5th, accompanied by Liberty Star Field Ops Manager Jay Crawford and for 3 days, CEO/President Brett Gross. The 50- page report contains over 50 new maps and sample images. In his Hay Mountain Property July 2020 Field Mapping Report, Koning concludes “Type 1 and type 2 veins are…interpreted as fluid escape structures representing the distal and possibly upper expression of a porphyry system at depth. The overall extent of type 1 and type 2 veining across the property could indicate significant skarn and CRD development at depth.” [page 48] He further finds that his work “correlates with the Cu, Mo, and Au biogeochemical anomalies identified by Dr. Pim van Geffen, and the magnetic and ZTEM anomalies identified by Alan King’s 3D model. Because of this, the center of the inferred porphyry system at Hay Mountain is interpreted to be southwest of the Zebra Hills under post-mineral cover.” [page 48]
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ZTEM EM Survey: We requested and received a cost estimate from Geotech of Aurora (Toronto area) Ontario, Canada, which is the only purveyor of this helicopter borne electromagnetic (EM) geophysical method. This geophysical method has the ability to “look down” into the crust of the earth about 2,000 meters (6,600 feet) and detect sulfides and other rock types and structures which may be associated with porphyry copper systems. Test work over known Safford, Arizona porphyry copper deposits along with thousands of verifying drill holes show the geometry of such mineral systems can be determined, thus identifying whether it is a porphyry copper system or some other mineral system. When combined with our geochemical data, we can determine the position of the copper-moly center of the system and design our drill program to efficiently test and define mineralization. We flew ZTEM in July 2013 and the analysis report was received in February 2014. In 2019, a re-interpretation of the ZTEM and the magnetic data with focus on porphyry targets was performed on the basis of more rigorous 3D inversion tools. Based on the 3D ZTEM and the 3D MVI inversion results, Geotech has recommended the following: Integrate the newly obtained results with all available geological, geochemical and drilling info (if available) to better define and prioritize exploration targets; Follow-up with deep-penetrating ground IP and ground TDEM detailed surveys on the 1st priority potential porphyry target Zd1and then the 2nd priority targets Zs1and Zs2 for better definition of their depth and shape; Follow-up with detailed ground MT survey the Zd1target for its investigation at depth; Drill testing of the Zd1target with deep holes should be performed after ground verification with ground geophysics. See news release: https://www.libertystaruranium.com/2019/09/30/liberty-star-hires-geotech-ltd-to-update-hay-mountain-project-ztem-data/
In 2019 Liberty Star contracted Alan King, P.Geo., M.Sc. at Geoscience North to prepare a geophysical review of all the geochemical and geophysical data. Their conclusions and recommendations are- The full 3D Geoscience Analyst (GA) integrated model, which was provided as part of the review, should be used for targeting as there is much more detail and dynamic viewing available in the live 3D model than in the 2D screen captures of the model shown in the report. The new 3D models based on the ZTEM data should be reviewed with respect to the previous ground IP/Res, CSAMT etc. data, which were mentioned in the SRK report. The core anomalous area has complex Magnetic and EM signatures in an area of structural complexity, with associated well defined geochemical anomalies. Drill testing is recommended to test this area. Physical properties such as mag susceptibility, electrical conductivity, density, and IP effect would be helpful for further interpretation. These could be acquired on existing rock samples from the area or on core samples from any new drilling or with in-situ borehole geophysical surveys in any new Drill holes. The main target remains the core geochemical/geophysical anomaly and drill testing of this target is recommended. The combined EM and magnetic models show a thicker tabular conductive feature together with an area of high magnetic/structural complexity in the core of a large magnetic depletion zone, coincident with the core of the geochemical anomalies. See news release: https://www.libertystaruranium.com/2021/01/31/liberty-star-minerals-lbsrtechnical- data-studies-available/
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. This information was combined with historic technical reports going back to 1878 and more recent data up to August 2011 (the date of their reports). The three Technical Reports are entitled: (1) Walnut Creek Exploration Report, Tombstone District, Arizona –August 31, 2011, 147 pages; (2) The Tombstone Caldera South Exploration Report, Tombstone District, Arizona –August 31, 2011, 144 pages; and (3) Hay Mountain Exploration Report, Tombstone District, Arizona – August 31, 2011, 155 pages. These reports covered the entirety of the historic productive area of the Tombstone mines which date to their discovery in 1877. These Technical Reports thoroughly summarize and illustrate the salient geotechnical data of the Tombstone Mining District covering about 250 square miles and present much data in computer map format. In such context, they analyze Liberty Star’s exploration property as related to the entire area and recommend exploration programs for the Company.
Robbers Roost exploration property. On June 15, 2020, we received 2 Mineral Exploration Permits (MEPs) issued by the Arizona State Land Department (ASLD) covering the 240-acre Robbers Roost exploration area. Located approximately 4.5 miles southwest of Tombstone, Arizona, the property is accessible via the paved Charleston Road. The new MEPs are 5.89 miles west of Liberty Star’s Hay Mountain Property for porphyry copper, gold, and molybdenum. 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 from 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)
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Red Rock Canyon exploration property. As of mid-March 2024, the Company is currently conducting 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”. First results of our sampling program on the property were news released July 9, 2024, with a published table, and further results on our web site. We are awaiting further results, which are currently still pending. Included in initial results was the finding of bonanza grade gold samples up to 85.8 g/t over 1’ at the Red Rock Canyon Gold Exploration Property, SE Arizona.
Liberty Star has performed many hours of field work mapping and sampling on our Red Rock Canyon Gold Property. The results of the geochemical sampling indicate the presence of gold mineralization on the property.
On November 11, 2020, we announced the identification of potentially exploitable gold mineralization in our recently acquired State of Arizona Mineral Exploration Permits (MEPs) contiguous with and immediately north of drill Target 1 in the Company’s Hay Mountain Property. The relevant MEPs are in Township 20, Range 23 East, specifically eight sections 27 through 34 and two additional MEPs, in sections 20 and 21. Preliminary surface exploration on the Red Rock MEPs advanced 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 at Target 1 and on the anticipated gold halo likely associated with the indicated porphyry center.
Sampling Protocols for all properties
Liberty Star trains all employees/contractors conducting sample collection in the use of a handheld XRF (X-ray Fluorescence analyzer) to record accurate readings of 31 elements including gold, silver copper, molybdenum, uranium, thorium, manganese, and other elements from each in situ sample. The XRF device leads the sampler through a series of dropdown menu windows with various description capabilities and the ability to record a GPS coordinate of the location. Data from the XRF is uploaded to our computer database daily. The X-ray (XRF) is now a recognized and a valuable portable assay tool.
Liberty Star also uses professionally created video training to teach samplers the proper techniques of obtaining a representative sample whether it is soil, rock or vegetation and instruction on avoiding cross contamination between samples. After samples are collected, they are stored in a secure location until they are delivered to a sample preparation lab in Tucson, Arizona operated by ALS Global. ALS Global prepares the samples by crushing, mixing, pulverizing and homogenizing. From each sample submitted, a 200-gram sample is scientifically split for shipment to ALS Global’s main analysis lab in Vancouver, British Columbia. Standards, blanks, and duplicates are added to the sample stream for Quality Assurance Quality Control (QA/QC.) Every) th tenth sample is a QA/QC sample. Once Liberty Star gets the analysis data back from the laboratory, checks for quality assurance and control are made using data from the blanks, standards, and duplicates. The results are sent to Liberty Star by email and a paper copy mailed for verification and as a permanent record.
Mine Safety Disclosures
Under Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and under Item 104 of Regulation S-K, promulgated under the Exchange Act, each operator of a coal or other mine is required to include disclosures regarding certain mine safety results in its periodic reports filed with the SEC. The operation of our mine(s) that may be developed in the future would be subject to regulation by the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. We do not own any mines in (or outside of) the United States and as a result, this information is not required.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
There are no pending or threatened legal proceedings involving our company. However, from time to time, we may become involved in various legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. Those claims, even if lacking merit, could result in the expenditure by us of significant financial and managerial resources. We may become involved in material legal proceedings in the future.
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MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Our common stock is currently quoted on the OTCQB of the OTC Markets under the symbol, “LBSR.” The OTC Market is a network of security dealers who buy and sell stock. The dealers are connected by a computer network that provides information on current “bids” and “asks”, as well as volume information. Trading in stocks quoted on the OTCQB is often thin and is characterized by wide fluctuations in trading prices due to many factors that may be unrelated or have little to do with a company’s operations or business prospects.
The following table sets forth the range of high and low closing bid quotations for our common stock for each of the periods indicated as reported by the OTC Markets. These quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.
| Quarter Ended | High | Low | ||||||
| July 31, 2024 | $ | 0.376 | $ | 0.200 | ||||
| April 30, 2024 | $ | 0.867 | $ | 0.302 | ||||
| January 31, 2024 | $ | 0.484 | $ | 0.032 | ||||
| October 31, 2023 | $ | 0.075 | $ | 0.035 | ||||
| July 31, 2023 | $ | 0.088 | $ | 0.039 | ||||
| April 30, 2023 | $ | 0.140 | $ | 0.050 | ||||
| January 31, 2023 | $ | 0.170 | $ | 0.076 | ||||
| October 31, 2022 | $ | 0.255 | $ | 0.110 | ||||
| July 31, 2022 | $ | 0.418 | $ | 0.200 | ||||
| April 30, 2022 | $ | 0.538 | $ | 0.320 | ||||
Our transfer agent, The Nevada Agency and Transfer Company, of Suite 880 Bank of America, 50 West Liberty Street, Reno, Nevada 89501 (telephone: 775.322.0626; facsimile 775.322.5632) is the registrar and transfer agent for our common stock.
As of September 19, 2024, we had 50,976,252 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding, with 144 record stockholders. The number of record holders does not include beneficial owners of common stock whose shares are held in the names of banks, brokers, nominees or other fiduciaries.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
Class A Shares
On September 19, 2023, the Company entered into an agreement to issue a total of 199,000 shares of its Class A shares to CEO/President Brett Gross. The aggregate consideration paid for the Class A Shares was $9,781. The consideration was paid by offsetting the purchase price against the Company’s note payable of Mr. Gross. On September 29, 2023, Mr. Gross resigned from his position as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Due to the resignation, the Company exchanged 250,000 shares of Class A common stock owned by Mr. Gross into 250,000 shares of common stock.
On September 19, 2023, the Company entered into an agreement to issue a total of 199,000 shares of its Class A shares to Chairman of the Board, Pete O’Heeron for cash proceeds of $9,751.
On, November 9, 2023, the Company entered into an agreement to issue a total of 250,000 shares of its Class A shares to Chairman of the Board, Pete O’Heeron for cash proceeds of $9,525.
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Common Stock Issued During the Six Months Ended July 31, 2024
On July 17, 2024, the Company issued a total of 185,381 shares of our common stock for conversions of $35,000 in principal for the January 2024 Note at the exercise price of $0.1888.
On August 13, 2023, the Company issued a total of 145,560 shares of our common stock for conversions of $20,000 in principal for the January 2024 Note at the exercise price $0.1374.
On August 22, 2023, the Company issued a total of 163,934 shares of our common stock for conversions of $20,000 in principal for the January 2024 Note at the exercise price $0.1220.
On September 3, 2024, the Company issued a total of 191,471 shares of our common stock for conversions of $22,000 in principal on convertible notes payable at the exercise price of $0.1149.
On September 12, 2024, the Company issued a total of 181,043 shares of our common stock for conversions of $13,000 in principal and $4,400 of interest on convertible notes payable at the exercise price of $0.09611.
Common Stock Issued During the Year Ended January 31, 2024
During the year ended January 31, 2024, the Company issued a total of 5,666,917 shares of our common stock for conversions of $223,733 in principal and $9,547 of interest on convertible notes payable at exercise prices ranging from $0.0297 to $0.0888.
On May 26, 2023, the Company entered into a twelve-month stock compensation and subscription agreement with an investor relations firm that includes the issuance of 978,300 shares of common stock. Upon signing the agreement, the Company issued 978,300 shares of common stock and will recognize the expense over the twelve-month service period.
During the year ended January 31, 2024, the Company issued 23,521,147 units to the Chairman of the Board for $970,000 in cash proceeds and $1,908 of equipment purchased. Each unit consists of 1 share of our common stock and ½, 3-year warrant.
Common Stock Issued During the Year Ended January 31, 2023
During the year ended January 31, 2023, the Company issued a total of 2,424,896 shares of our common stock for conversions of $374,640 of convertible notes payable and accrued interest at exercise prices ranging from $0.0108 to $0.3207.
On May 19, 2022, the Company sold 13,298 units at a price of $0.376 per unit to an accredited investor for proceeds of $5,000. Each unit consists of 1 share of our common stock and 0.50 warrants.
On July 1, 2022, the Company entered into a stock compensation and subscription agreement with Dutchess Group LLC. Per the agreement, Dutchess Group will provide services to the Company and will be issued 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. During the nine months ended October 31, 2022, the Company issued 500,000 shares of common stock valued at $160,000.
On July 7, 2022, the Company issued 1,109,804 shares of its common stock for gross proceeds of $187,030, or $0.1685 per share.
On August 12, 2022, the Company settled a $5,000 advance from a related party for the issuance of 26,738 units at a price of $0.187 per unit. Each unit consists of 1 share of our common stock and 0.50 warrants. Each warrant allows the holder to purchase one share of our common stock at a price of $0.262 per share at any time on or before August 12, 2025.
On November 30, 2022, the Company settled a $6,500 advance from a related party for the issuance of 23,812 units at a price of $0.103 per unit. Each unit consists of 1 share of our common stock and 0.50 warrants. Each warrant allows the holder to purchase one share of our common stock at a price of $0.144 per share at any time on or before November 30, 2025.
On January 30, 2023, the Company issued 80,564 units at a price of $0.126 per unit and received cash proceeds of $3,000 cash and settled a $7,150 advance from a related party. Each unit consists of 1 share of our common stock and 0.50 warrants. Each warrant allows the holder to purchase one share of our common stock at a price of $0.176 per share at any time on or before January 30, 2026.
On January 31, 2023, the Company issued 320,000 shares of its common stock under the Purchase Agreement and recorded a subscription receivable of $16,368, or $0.0512 per share. The subscription receivable was collected in full on February 22, 2023.
In issuing the securities set forth above, we relied on the registration exemption provided for in Rule 506 of Regulation D and/or Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).
Holders of Common Stock
As of September 19, 2024, there were approximately 144 holders of record of our common stock. As of such date, 50,976,252 shares of our common stock were issued and outstanding. We had 1 holder of Class A common stock with 500,000 shares issued and outstanding.
Dividends
We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock. We currently intend to retain future earnings, if any, to increase our working capital and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| Financial Statements for the Years Ended January 31, 2024 and 2023 | |
| Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID NO. 76) | F-1 |
| Consolidated Balance Sheets | F-2 |
| Consolidated Statements of Operations | F-3 |
| Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Deficit | F-4 |
| Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | F-5 |
| Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | F-6 |
| Financial Statements for the Three-Month and Six-Month Periods Ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 (unaudited) | |
| Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) | F-21 |
| Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) | F-22 |
| Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) (unaudited) | F-23 |
| Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) | F-24 |
| Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) | F-25 |
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of
Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp. (the “Company”) as of January 31, 2024 and 2023, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ deficit, and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended January 31, 2024, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Company as of January 31, 2024 and 2023, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended January 31, 2024, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Going Concern
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 3 to the financial statements, the Company has suffered recurring losses from operations and has stockholders’ deficit that raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 3. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp. in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.
Critical Audit Matter Description
As disclosed in Notes 6 and 7 to the financial statements, the Company had various debt instruments which included conversion features requiring bifurcation and separate accounting as derivatives. These derivatives were measured at fair value using significant assumptions and complex pricing model. We identified auditing the Company’s evaluation to estimate the fair value of the derivative liabilities, as a critical audit matter.
How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit
Our key audit procedures performed to address this critical audit matter included the following:
| - | We obtained an understanding of the Company’s processes surrounding the evaluation, initial measurement and valuation of the derivatives. | |
| - | We evaluated management’s assessment and the conclusions reached, and the qualifications of the Company’s specialist, to ensure these instruments were recorded in accordance with the relevant accounting guidance. | |
| - | We evaluated the fair value of the derivatives that included testing the valuation model and significant assumptions utilized by management and underlying data used in the model. | |
| - | We engaged an auditor’s specialist to review the work prepared by the Company’s specialist and assist in the performance of recalculations. |
/s/ Turner, Stone & Company, L.L.P.
We have served as Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp.’s auditor since 2022.
Dallas, Texas
May 15, 2024
| F-1 |
Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
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| Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit | $ | $ | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements
| F-2 |
Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
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| Net income (loss) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||
| Net income (loss) per share of common stock - basic | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||
| Net income (loss) per share of common stock - diluted | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements
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Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit
For the years ended January 31, 2024 and 2023
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| Reclass of APIC to derivative liabilities for tainted warrants | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Net loss for the year ended January 31, 2024 | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, January 31, 2024 | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements
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Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| For the years ended | ||||||||
| January 31, | ||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
| Depreciation | ||||||||
| Stock based compensation | ||||||||
| Amortization of debt discounts | ||||||||
| (Gain) loss on change in fair value of derivative liabilities | ( | ) | ||||||
| Gain on forgiveness of SBA loan | ( | ) | ||||||
| Gain on settlement of liabilities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Gain on disposal of fixed asset | ( | ) | ||||||
| Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Prepaid expenses | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Accrued expenses to related party | ||||||||
| Cash flows used in operating activities: | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of equipment | ||||||||
| Cash flows provided by investing activities: | ||||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
| Repayments of advances | ( | ) | ||||||
| Repayments of advances, related party | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from advances, related party | ||||||||
| Proceeds from notes payable, related party | ||||||||
| Payments on notes payable | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from convertible promissory notes | ||||||||
| Proceeds from the issuance of common stock and warrants in private placement | ||||||||
| Receipt of subscription receivable | ||||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | ||||||||
| Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | ( | ) | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | $ | ||||||
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||||||
| Income tax paid | $ | $ | ||||||
| Interest paid | $ | $ | ||||||
| Supplemental disclosure of non-cash items: | ||||||||
| Resolution of derivative liabilities due to debt conversions and untainted warrants | $ | $ | ||||||
| Reclass of APIC to derivative liabilities for tainted warrants | $ | $ | ||||||
| Debt discounts due to derivative liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||
| Common stock issued for conversion of debt and interest | $ | $ | ||||||
| Expenses paid by related party on behalf of the Company | $ | $ | ||||||
| Prepaid insurance financed with note payable | $ | $ | ||||||
| Shares issued for settlement of liability | $ | $ | ||||||
| Cashless exercise of warrants | $ | $ | ||||||
| Issuance of common stock and warrants for equipment | $ | $ | ||||||
| Issuance of common stock and warrants for settlement of liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements
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LIBERTY STAR URANIUM & METALS CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 – Organization Basis of Presentation
Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp. (the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “Liberty Star”) 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. Until 2016 Big Chunk was engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties business in the State of Alaska until its dissolution on July 26, 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 the Company’s mineral properties. Redwall ceased drilling activities in July 2008 and was dissolved on March 30, 2010. We formed the wholly-owned subsidiary, Hay Mountain Super Project LLC (“HMSP”) incorporated on October 24, 2014, to serve as the primary holding company for development of the potential ore bodies encompassed in the Hay Mountain area of interest in Arizona. We renamed HMSP to Hay Mountain Holdings LLC (“HMH”) on March 5, 2019. In April 2007, we changed our name to Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp. On February 22, 2019, the Company registered the tradename ‘Liberty Star Minerals’ with the state of Arizona to be recognized as ‘doing business as’, or ‘d/b/a’ Liberty Star Minerals. We have not generated any revenues from operations. On April 11, 2019, we formed a new subsidiary named Earp Ridge Mines LLC (“Earp Ridge”) wholly-owned by HMH. On August 13, 2020, the Company formed Red Rock Mines, LLC (“Red Rock”), an Arizona corporation, as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hay Mountain Holdings, LLC.
NOTE 2 – Summary of significant accounting policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The summary of significant accounting policies presented below is designed to assist in understanding the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Such consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes are the representations of the Company’s management, who is responsible for their integrity and objectivity. These accounting policies conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) in all material respects and have been consistently applied in preparing the accompanying consolidated financial statements. The significant accounting policies adopted by the Company are as follows:
Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The valuation of stock-based compensation, classification and valuation of common stock purchase warrants, classification and value of embedded conversion options, value of beneficial conversion features, valuation allowance on deferred tax assets, the determination of useful lives and recoverability of depreciable assets, accruals, and contingencies are significant estimates made by management. It is at least reasonably possible that a change in these estimates may occur in the near term.
Principles of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary HMH and the HMH wholly owned subsidiaries Earp Ridge and Red Rock. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.
Cash and cash equivalents
We
consider cash held at banks and all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents.
We maintain our cash in bank deposit accounts which, for periods of time, may exceed federally insured limits. On January 31, 2024 and
2023, we had
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Mineral claim costs
We account for costs incurred to acquire, maintain, and explore mineral properties as a charge to expense in the period incurred until the time that a proven mineral resource is established, at which point development of the mineral property would be capitalized. Currently, we do not have any proven mineral resources on any of our mineral properties.
Long-lived assets and impairment of long-lived assets
Property
and equipment are stated at cost. We capitalize all purchased equipment over $
We review long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Recoverability of a long-lived asset group to be held and used in operations is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount to the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset group. If such asset group is considered to be impaired, the impairment loss is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset group exceeds its fair value. Long-lived assets to be disposed of are carried at the lower of cost or fair value less the costs of disposal.
Convertible promissory notes
We report convertible promissory notes as liabilities at their carrying value less unamortized discounts, which approximates fair value. We bifurcate conversion options and detachable common stock purchase warrants and report them as liabilities at fair value at each reporting period when required in accordance with the applicable accounting guidance. When convertible promissory notes are converted into shares of our common stock in accordance with the debt terms, no gain or loss is recognized. We account for inducements to convert as an expense in the period incurred, included in debt conversion expense.
Derivative liabilities
The valuation of the derivative liability of our warrants is determined through the use of a Monte Carlo options model that values the liability of the warrants based on a risk-neutral valuation where the price of the option is its discounted expected value. The technique applied generates a large number of possible (but random) price paths for the underlying common stock via simulation, and then calculates the associated exercise value (i.e., “payoff”) of the option for each path. These payoffs are then averaged and discounted to a current valuation date resulting in the fair value of the option.
The valuation of the derivative liability attached to the convertible debt is arrived at through the use of a Monte Carlo model that values the derivative liability within the notes. The technique applied generates a large number of possible (but random) price paths for the underlying (or underlying’s) via simulation, and then calculates the associated payment value (cash, stock, or warrants) of the derivative features. The price of the underlying common stock is modeled such that it follows a geometric Brownian motion with constant drift, and elastic volatility (increasing as stock price decreases). The stock price is determined by a random sampling from a normal distribution. Since the underlying random process is the same, for enough price paths, the value of the derivative is derived from path dependent scenarios and outcomes. The features in the notes are analyzed and incorporated into the model included the conversion features with the reset provisions, the call/redemption/prepayment options, and the default provisions. Based on these features, there are six primary events that can occur; payments are made in cash; payments are made with stock; the note holder converts upon receiving a redemption notice; the note holder converts the note; the issuer redeems the note; or the Company defaults on the note. The model simulates the underlying economic factors that influenced which of these events would occur, when they were likely to occur, and the specific terms that would be in effect at the time (i.e., stock price, conversion price, etc.). Probabilities are assigned to each variable such as redemption likelihood, default likelihood, and timing and pricing of reset events over the remaining term of the notes based on management projections. This leads to a cash flow simulation over the life of the note. A discounted cash flow for each simulation is completed and is compared to the discounted cash flow of the note without the embedded features, thus determining a value for the derivative liability.
| F-7 |
Common stock purchase warrants
We report common stock purchase warrants as equity unless a condition exists which requires reporting as a derivative liability at fair value. The valuation of the derivative liability of the warrants is determined through the use of a Monte Carlo options model that values the liability of the warrants based on a risk-neutral valuation where the price of the option is its discounted expected value.
The Company recognizes stock-based compensation for all share-based payment awards made to employees and non-employees based on the estimated fair values of the stock or options. The fair value of options to be granted are estimated on the date of each grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and amortized ratably over the option’s vesting periods, which approximates the service period.
Environmental expenditures
Our operations have been and may in the future be affected from time to time in varying degree by changes in environmental regulations, including those for future removal and site restoration costs. The likelihood of new regulations and their overall effect upon us are not predictable. We provide for any reclamation costs in accordance with the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 410-30 “Asset Retirement and Environmental Obligations”. It is management’s opinion that we are not currently exposed to significant environmental and reclamation liabilities and have recorded no reserve for environmental and reclamation expenditures as of January 31, 2024 or 2023.
Fair value of financial instruments
Our financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, convertible notes payable, notes payable, and derivative liability. It is management’s opinion that we are not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from these financial instruments. With the exception of the derivative liability, the fair value of these financial instruments approximates their carrying values based on their short maturities or for long-term debt based on borrowing rates currently available to us for loans with similar terms and maturities. Gains and losses recognized on changes in estimated fair value of the warrant liability are reported in other income (expense) as gain (loss) on change in fair value.
The Company measures and discloses certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value. Authoritative guidance defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Authoritative guidance also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1 –- Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 –- Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3 –- Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
Schedule of Fair Value of Financial Instruments
| F-8 |
Income taxes
Income taxes are recorded using the asset and liability method. Under the asset and liability method, tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Future tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to apply when the asset is realized or the liability settled. The effect on future tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that enactment occurs. To the extent that the Company does not consider it more likely than not that a future tax asset will be recovered, it provides a valuation allowance against the excess. Interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits, if any, are classified as additional income taxes in the statement of operations.
Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common stock equivalents are determined using the treasury stock method. For diluted net income (loss) per share purposes, the Company excludes stock options and other stock-based awards, including shares issued as a result of option exercises that are subject to repurchase by the Company, whose effect would be anti-dilutive from the calculation.
During the years ended January 31, 2024 and 2023, the impact of and of stock options, and of warrants, and and shares issuable from convertible notes, respectively, were excluded from the calculation as their impact would be anti-dilutive.
Schedule of Reconciliation of Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Reclassification
Certain reclassifications have been made to our prior year’s financial statements to conform to our current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on our previously reported results of operations or accumulated deficit.
Newly Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280), Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. ASU 2023-07 expands public entities’ segment disclosures by requiring disclosure of significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the CODM and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss, an amount and description of its composition for other segment items and interim disclosures of a reportable segment’s profit or loss and assets. All disclosure requirements of ASU 2023-07 are required for entities with a single reportable segment. ASU 2023-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods for our fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and should be applied on a retrospective basis to all periods presented. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the effect of adopting ASU 2023-07 on our disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740), Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures to enhance income tax information primarily through changes in the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information. ASU 2023-09 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024 on a prospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this standard on our statements and related disclosures.
NOTE 3 – Going concern Going Concern
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with GAAP with the ongoing assumption that we will be able to realize our assets and discharge our liabilities in the normal course of business. However, certain conditions noted below currently exist which raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the amounts and classifications of assets and liabilities that might be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern. Our operations have primarily been funded by the issuance of common stock and debt. Continued operations are dependent on our ability to complete equity financings or generate profitable operations in the future. Management’s plan in this regard is to secure additional funds through future equity financings, joint venture agreements or debt. Such financings may not be available or may not be available on reasonable terms.
The Company has incurred losses from operations, has a working capital deficit and requires additional funds for further exploratory activity and to maintain its claims prior to attaining a revenue generating status. There are no assurances that a commercially viable mineral deposit exists on any of our properties. In addition, the Company may not find sufficient ore reserves to be commercially mined. As such, there is substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Management is working to secure additional funds through the exercise of stock warrants already outstanding, equity financings, debt financings or joint venture agreements. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of these uncertainties.
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NOTE 4 – Mineral claims Mineral Claims
At
January 31, 2024, we held a
At
January 31, 2024, we held 31 Arizona State Land Department Mineral Exploration Permits covering
Title to mineral claims involves certain inherent risks due to difficulties of determining the validity of certain claims as well as potential for problems arising from the frequently ambiguous conveyance history characteristic of many mineral properties.
All of the Company’s claims for mineral properties are in good standing as of January 31, 2024.
NOTE 5 – Property and equipment Property and Equipment
The balances of our major classes of depreciable assets and useful lives are:
Schedule of Property and Equipment
January 31, 2024 | January 31, 2023 | |||||||
| Geology equipment ( | $ | $ | ||||||
| Vehicles and transportation equipment ( | ||||||||
| Office furniture and equipment ( | ||||||||
| Property and equipment, gross | ||||||||
| Less: accumulated depreciation | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Property and equipment, net | $ | $ | ||||||
During
the year ended January 31, 2023, the Company wrote off $
NOTE 6 – Long-term debt and convertible promissory notes Long-term Debt and Convertible Promissory Notes
Following is a summary of convertible promissory notes:
Summary of Convertible Promissory Notes
| January 31, 2024 | January 31, 2023 | |||||||
| 8% convertible note payable issued | $ | $ | ||||||
| 8% convertible note payable issued | ||||||||
| 8% convertible note payable issued | ||||||||
| 8% convertible note payable issued | ||||||||
| Convertible note payable | ||||||||
| Less debt discount | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Less current portion of convertible notes | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Long-term convertible notes payable | $ | $ | ||||||
On
February 7, 2022, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with 1800 Diagonal Lending (formerly known as Sixth Street Lending
LLC) in the aggregate principal amount of $
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On
April 25, 2022, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with 1800 Diagonal Lending (formerly known as Sixth Street Lending
LLC) in the aggregate principal amount of $
On
July 14, 2022, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with 1800 Diagonal Lending LLC in the aggregate principal amount
of $
On
October 3, 2022, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with 1800 Diagonal Lending LLC in the aggregate principal amount
of $
On
November 23, 2022, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with 1800 Diagonal Lending LLC in the aggregate principal amount
of $
On
February 3, 2023, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with 1800 Diagonal Lending in the aggregate principal amount
of $
On
March 24, 2023, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with 1800 Diagonal Lending in the aggregate principal amount of
$
On January 12, 2024, the Company entered
into a convertible promissory note with 1800 Diagonal Lending in the aggregate principal amount of $
| F-11 |
Notes Payable–- SBA
On
June 22, 2020, the Company received loan proceeds of $
The
note principal balance totaled $
Notes Payable
In
April 2022, the Company entered into a Premium Finance Agreement related to an insurance policy. The policy premiums total $
In
April 2023, the Company entered into a Premium Finance Agreement related to an insurance policy. The policy premiums total $
NOTE 7 – Derivative Liabilities
The embedded conversion feature in the convertible debt instruments that the Company issued (See Note 6), that became convertible during the years ended January 31, 2023 and 2022, qualified it as a derivative instrument since the number of shares issuable under the note is indeterminate based on guidance in ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging”. This convertible note tainted all other equity linked instruments including outstanding warrants and fixed rate convertible debt on the date that the instrument became convertible.
The valuation of the derivative liability of the warrants was determined through the use of a Monte Carlo options model that values the liability of the warrants based on a risk-neutral valuation where the price of the option is its discounted expected value. The technique applied generates a large number of possible (but random) price paths for the underlying common stock via simulation, and then calculates the associated exercise value (i.e., “payoff”) of the option for each path. These payoffs are then averaged and discounted to a current valuation date resulting in the fair value of the option.
The valuation of the derivative liability attached to the convertible debt was arrived at through the use of a Monte Carlo model that values the derivative liability within the notes. The technique applied generates a large number of possible (but random) price paths for the underlying (or underlying’s) via simulation, and then calculates the associated payment value (cash, stock, or warrants) of the derivative features. The price of the underlying common stock is modeled such that it follows a geometric Brownian motion with constant drift, and elastic volatility (increasing as stock price decreases). The stock price is determined by a random sampling from a normal distribution. Since the underlying random process is the same, for enough price paths, the value of the derivative is derived from path dependent scenarios and outcomes. The features in the notes that were analyzed and incorporated into the model included the conversion features with the reset provisions, the call/redemption/prepayment options, and the default provisions. Based on these features, there are six primary events that can occur; payments are made in cash; payments are made with stock; the note holder converts upon receiving a redemption notice; the note holder converts the note; the issuer redeems the note; or the Company defaults on the note. The model simulates the underlying economic factors that influenced which of these events would occur, when they were likely to occur, and the specific terms that would be in effect at the time (i.e., stock price, conversion price, etc.). Probabilities were assigned to each variable such as redemption likelihood, default likelihood, and timing and pricing of reset events over the remaining term of the notes based on management projections. This led to a cash flow simulation over the life of the note. A discounted cash flow for each simulation was completed, and it was compared to the discounted cash flow of the note without the embedded features, thus determining a value for the derivative liability.
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Key inputs and assumptions used to value the convertible note when it became convertible and upon settlement, and warrants upon tainting, were as follows:
| ● | The
stock projections are based on the historical volatilities for each date. These volatilities in the range | |
| ● | The stock price projection was modeled such that it follows a geometric Brownian motion with constant drift and constant volatility, starting with the recast stock price at each valuation date. | |
| ● | The Holder would exercise the warrant at maturity if the stock price was above the exercise price; | |
| ● | Discount
rates were based on risk free rates of | |
| ● | Dividend yield: | |
| ● | Exercise Price: $ | |
| ● | Number of Options: $M/exercise price | |
| ● |
Using
the results from the model, the Company recorded a derivative liability during the year ended January 31, 2024 of $
During
the year ended January 31, 2024, the Company recorded $
Using
the results from the model, the Company recorded a derivative liability during the year ended January 31, 2023 of $
During
the year ended January 31, 2023, the Company recorded a reclassification from derivative liabilities to equity of $
| F-13 |
The
Company also recorded the change in the fair value of the derivative liability as a gain of $
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the fair value of the Company’s derivative liability:
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities
| Year Ended January 31, | ||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Beginning balance | $ | $ | ||||||
| Total (gains) losses | ( | ) | ||||||
| Settlements | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Additions recognized as debt discount | ||||||||
| Additions due to tainted warrants | ( | ) | ||||||
| Ending balance | $ | $ | ||||||
| Change in unrealized (gains) losses included in earnings relating to derivatives | $ | $ | ( | ) | ||||
NOTE 8 – Common stock Common Stock
Common Stock
Our undesignated common shares are all of the same class, are voting and entitle stockholders to receive dividends as defined. Upon liquidation or wind-up, stockholders are entitled to participate equally with respect to any distribution of net assets or any dividends that may be declared.
On October 27, 2022, the registrant amended its articles of incorporation. The articles of incorporation were amended for the purposes of increasing the authorized shares of the registrant from shares to shares consisting of shares of $ par value Common Stock and shares of $ par value Class A Common Stock.
Common Stock Issued During the Year Ended January 31, 2024
During
the year ended January 31, 2024, the Company issued a total of shares of our common stock for conversions of $
On
July 17, 2023, the Company issued units to a shareholder for $
On May 26, 2023, the Company entered into a twelve-month stock compensation and subscription agreement with an investor relations firm that includes the issuance of shares of common stock. Upon signing the agreement, the Company issued shares of common stock and will recognize the expense over the twelve-month service period. The shares of common stock will be subject to a six-month hold period from the date of issuance. During the year ended January 31, 2024, the Company recognized $ of expense related to this agreement.
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Common Stock Issued During the Year Ended January 31, 2023
During
the year ended January 31, 2023, the Company issued a total of shares of our common stock for conversions of $
On
May 19, 2022, the Company sold units at a price of $ per unit to an accredited investor for proceeds of $
On
July 1, 2022, the Company entered into a stock compensation and subscription agreement with Dutchess Group LLC. Per the agreement, Dutchess
Group will provide services to the Company and will be issued
Purchase Agreement with Triton Funds LP
On
August 20, 2021, the Company executed a $ common stock purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) and a $
warrant agreement (the “Warrant Agreement,” together “the Agreements”) with Triton Funds LP (“Triton”)
of San Diego, California. Under the Common Stock Purchase Agreement, the Company has a “put” right pursuant to which it may
require Triton to purchase a total of up to $ of its common stock. The Company may exercise its put at any time after the Registration
Statement to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is declared effective and prior to December 31, 2022.
The
Registration Statement was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 13, 2021. On September 14, 2021,
the Company issued a total of shares of its common stock under the Purchase Agreement at an aggregate price of $
On
January 31, 2023, the Company issued shares of its common stock under the Purchase Agreement and recorded a subscription receivable
of $
| F-15 |
The
2010 Stock Option Plan was approved and adopted by the Board of Directors on August 10, 2010. The plan allows for up to shares
to be granted to key employees and non-employee consultants after specific objectives are met. The 2007 Stock Option Plan was approved
and adopted by the Board of Directors on December 10, 2007. The plan allows for up to shares to be granted to key employees and
non-employee consultants after specific objectives are met. The 2004 Stock Option Plan was approved and adopted by the Board of Directors
on December 27, 2004. The plan allows for up to shares to be granted to key employees and non-employee consultants after specific
objectives are met. Employees can receive incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options while non-employee consultants can
receive only non-qualified stock options. The options granted vest under various provisions using graded vesting, not to exceed four
years.
| Number of options | Weighted average exercise price | Weighted average remaining life (years) | Aggregate intrinsic value | |||||||||||||
| Outstanding, January 31, 2022 | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Granted | ||||||||||||||||
| Cancelled and/or forfeited | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Exercised | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Outstanding, January 31, 2023 | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Granted | ||||||||||||||||
| Cancelled and/or forfeited | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Exercised | ||||||||||||||||
| Outstanding, January 31, 2024 | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Exercisable, January 31, 2024 | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
The aggregate intrinsic value is calculated based on the stock price of $ and $ per share as of January 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
During the years ended January 31, 2024 and 2023, we recognized $ and $ of compensation expense related to incentive and non-qualified stock options previously granted to officers, employees and consultants.
On January 31, 2023, there was $ of unrecognized share-based compensation for all share-based awards outstanding.
NOTE 10 – Warrants
As
of January 31, 2024, there were
Schedule of Stock Warrants Outstanding
Number of warrants | Weighted average exercise price per share | |||||||
| Outstanding, January 31, 2022 | ||||||||
| Issued | ||||||||
| Expired | ||||||||
| Exercised | ||||||||
| Outstanding, January 31, 2023 | ||||||||
| Issued | ||||||||
| Expired | ||||||||
| Exercised | ||||||||
| Outstanding, January 31, 2024 | ||||||||
| Exercisable, January 31, 2024 | ||||||||
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The weighted average intrinsic value for warrants outstanding was $ and $ as of January 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
During
the year ended January 31, 2024, the Company issued
During
the year ended January 31, 2023, the Company issued
Extension of Expiration Date
As
of February 6, 2023,
NOTE 11 – Income taxes
As of January 31, our deferred tax asset is as follows:
Schedule of Deferred Tax Asset
January 31, 2024 | January 31, 2023 | |||||||
| Deferred Tax Assets | $ | $ | ||||||
| Less Valuation Allowance | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Deferred Tax Assets, Net | $ | $ | ||||||
Management
has elected to provide a deferred tax asset valuation allowance equal to the potential benefit due to our history of losses. If we demonstrate
the ability to generate future taxable income, management will re-evaluate the allowance. The increase of $
Deferred
tax assets were calculated using the Company’s effective tax rate, which it estimated to be
We have identified our federal and Arizona state tax returns as “major” tax jurisdictions. The periods our income tax returns are subject to examination for these jurisdictions are the tax years ended January 31, 2019 through January 31, 2022. We believe our income tax filing positions and deductions will be sustained through the audit, and we do not anticipate any adjustments that would result in a material change to our financial position. Therefore, no liabilities for uncertain income tax positions have been recorded.
| F-17 |
NOTE 12 – Related party transactions Related Party Transactions
Our CEO, Brett Gross, was elected as President and Chief Executive Officer on December 7, 2018 and received no compensation for these services during the nine months ended October 31, 2023 and 2022. On September 29, 2023, Mr. Gross resigned from his position as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Patricia Madaris, VP Finance and Chief Financial Officer will serve as the Interim Chief Executive Officer.
Accrued Wages and Vacation
During
the year ended January 31, 2024, the Company accrued $
Advances
Advances from related parties during the years ended January 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:
Schedule of Advances from Related Parties
| Year ended January 31, 2024 | Year ended January 31, 2023 | |||||||
| Prior period balance | $ | $ | ||||||
| Cash advances | ||||||||
| Expenses paid on behalf of Company | ||||||||
| Non-cash repayments | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Repayments | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| End of period balance | $ | $ | ||||||
Note payable
On
January 31, 2023, the Company entered into a promissory note with Brett Gross for $
On
January 25, 2024, the Company entered into a promissory note with a Director for $
As
of January 31, 2024 and 2023, the note payable related party balance was $
Class A Shares
On
September 19, 2023, the Company entered into an agreement to issue a total of shares of its Class A shares to Mr. Gross. The
aggregate consideration paid for the Class A Shares was $
On
September 19, 2023, the Company entered into an agreement to issue a total of shares of its Class A shares to Chairman of the
Board, Pete O’Heeron for cash proceeds of $
On
November 9, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement to issue a total of shares of its Class A shares to Chairman of the Board,
Pete O’Heeron for cash proceeds of $
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Common Shares
During
the year ended January 31, 2024, the Company issued units to the Chairman of the Board for $
During
the year ended January 31, 2023, the Company issued units to the Chairman of the Board for $
Other
On
March 13, 2023, the Company granted options to the CEO. The options expire following issuance and have an exercise
price of $. The options vested upon issuance and have a total fair value of $. On the same day, the Company issued a note
agreement to the CEO totaling $
On June 22, 2023, the Company granted options to a member of the board of directors. The options expire following issuance and have an exercise price of $. The options vest % upon issuance and the remaining % on July 1, 2024 and have a total fair value of $. The Company valued the options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following key assumptions: fair value stock price, $, Exercise price, $, Term years, Volatility %, and Discount rate % and a dividend yield of %.
On August 14, 2023, the Company granted options to a member of the board of directors. The options expire following issuance and have an exercise price of $. The options vest monthly over one year and have a total fair value of $. The Company valued the options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following key assumptions: fair value stock price, $, Exercise price, $, Term years, Volatility %, and Discount rate % and a dividend yield of %.
On November 16, 2023, the Company granted options to a member of the board of directors, an employee, and an officer. The options expire following issuance and have an exercise price of $. The options vest upon issuance and have a total fair value of $. The Company valued the options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following key assumptions: fair value stock price, $, Exercise price, $, Term years, Volatility %, and Discount rate % and a dividend yield of %.
On January 23, 2024, the Company granted options to members of the board of directors. The options expire following issuance and have an exercise price of $. The options vest % quarterly over one year and have a total fair value of $. The Company valued the options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following key assumptions: fair value stock price, $, Exercise price, $, Term years, Volatility %, and Discount rate % and a dividend yield of %.
NOTE 13 – Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
We
currently rent storage space for $
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We
are required to pay annual rentals for Liberty Star’s federal lode mining claims for the Tombstone project in the State of Arizona.
The rental period begins at noon on September 1st through the following September 1st and rental payments are due
by the first day of the rental period. The annual rentals are $
We
are required to pay annual rentals for our Arizona State Land Department Mineral Exploration Permits (“AZ MEP”) at our Tombstone
Hay Mountain project in the State of Arizona.
NOTE 14 – Subsequent events Subsequent Events
On
February 13, 2024, the Company entered into a promissory note with a related party in the aggregate principal amount of $
On February 21, 2024, the Company received a notice to exercise options on a cashless basis resulting in the issuance of shares of common stock.
On
February 23, 2024, the Company entered into a promissory note with 1800 Diagonal Lending in the aggregate principal amount of $
On
April 3, 2024, the Company entered into a promissory note with a related party in the aggregate principal amount of $
In May 2024, the Company received advances of
$
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Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
| July 31, | January 31, | |||||||
| 2024 | 2024 | |||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | ||||||||
| Total current assets | ||||||||
| Noncurrent assets: | ||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | ||||||||
| Total noncurrent assets | ||||||||
| Total assets | $ | $ | ||||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit | ||||||||
| Current: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||
| Accrued expenses to related party | ||||||||
| Note payable | ||||||||
| Notes payable to related party | ||||||||
| Notes payable | ||||||||
| Convertible promissory note, net of unamortized debt discount of $ | ||||||||
| Derivative liability | ||||||||
| Total current liabilities | ||||||||
| Long-term: | ||||||||
| Long-term debt - SBA, net of current portion | ||||||||
| Total long-term liabilities | ||||||||
| Total liabilities | ||||||||
| Commitments and Contingencies | ||||||||
| Stockholders’ deficit: | ||||||||
| Class A common stock - $ par value; authorized; shares issued and outstanding | ||||||||
| Common stock - $ par value; authorized; and shares issued and outstanding, respectively | ||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | ||||||||
| Subscription receivable | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Accumulated deficit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders’ deficit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit | $ | $ | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||
| For the three months ended | For the six months ended | |||||||||||||||
| July 31, | July 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
| Geological and geophysical costs | ||||||||||||||||
| Salaries and benefits | ||||||||||||||||
| Professional services | ||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | ||||||||||||||||
| Net operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| Loss from operations | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Other income | ||||||||||||||||
| Gain on change in fair value of derivative liability | ||||||||||||||||
| Total other income (expense) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Net loss per share of common stock - basic | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Net loss per share of common stock - diluted | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding - basic | ||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted | ||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit
For the six months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023
(Unaudited)
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Receivable | Capital | Deficit | Deficit | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class A Common stock | Common stock | Subscription | Additional paid-in | Accumulated | Total Stockholders’ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Receivable | Capital | Deficit | Deficit | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, January 31, 2024 | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Cashless exercise of options | - | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock based compensation | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settlement of subscription receivable | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income for the year ended April 30, 2024 | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, April 30, 2024 | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued for conversion of notes | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock based compensation | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Resolution of derivative liabilities due to debt conversions | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reclass of APIC to derivative liabilities for tainted warrants | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income for the year ended July 31, 2024 | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, July 31, 2024 | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, January 31, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Receipt of subscription receivable | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cashless exercise of options | - | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued for conversion of notes | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock based compensation | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Resolution of derivative liabilities due to debt conversions and untainted warrants | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss for the year ended April 30, 2023 | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, April 30, 2023 | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock and warrants in private placement | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued for conversion of notes | - | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock based compensation | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Resolution of derivative liabilities due to debt conversions and untainted warrants | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss for the year ended July 31, 2023 | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, July 31, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
| F-23 |
Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| For the six months ended | ||||||||
| July 31, | ||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | $ | ( | ) | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
| Depreciation | ||||||||
| Stock based compensation | ||||||||
| Amortization of debt discounts | ||||||||
| Gain on change in fair value of derivative liabilities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Prepaid expenses | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | ( | ) | ||||||
| Accrued expenses to related party | ||||||||
| Cash flows used in operating activities: | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
| Repayments of advances, related party | ( | ) | ||||||
| Proceeds from notes payable, related party | ||||||||
| Payments on notes payable | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from convertible promissory notes | ||||||||
| Proceeds from the issuance of common stock and warrants in a private placement | ||||||||
| Receipt of subscription receivable | ||||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | ||||||||
| Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | ( | ) | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | $ | ||||||
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||||||
| Income tax paid | $ | $ | ||||||
| Interest paid | $ | $ | ||||||
| Supplemental disclosure of non-cash items: | ||||||||
| Resolution of derivative liabilities due to debt conversions and untainted warrants | $ | $ | ||||||
| Debt discounts due to derivative liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||
| Common stock issued for conversion of debt and interest | $ | $ | ||||||
| Expenses paid by related party on behalf of the Company | $ | $ | ||||||
| Prepaid insurance financed with note payable | $ | $ | ||||||
| Cashless exercise of warrants | $ | $ | ||||||
| Settlement of subscription and interest receivable | $ | $ | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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LIBERTY STAR URANIUM & METALS CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 – Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp. (the “Company”, “we”, “our”) without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and should be read in conjunction with our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2024 as filed with the SEC on May 15, 2024. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) have been omitted, as permitted by the SEC, although we believe the disclosures which are made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The consolidated financial statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly our financial position at July 31, 2024, and the results of our operations and cash flows for the periods presented.
Interim results are subject to significant seasonal variations and the results of operations for the three and six months ended July 31, 2024, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
NOTE 2 – Going Concern
The Company has a history of and expects to continue to report stockholders’ deficit, negative cash flows from operations and loss from operations. Additional funds are required for further exploratory activity and to maintain its claims prior to attaining a revenue generating status. There are no assurances that a commercially viable mineral deposit exists on any of our properties. In addition, the Company may not find sufficient ore reserves to be commercially mined. As such, there is substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Management is working to secure additional funds through the exercise of stock warrants already outstanding, equity financing, debt financing or joint venture agreements. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of these uncertainties.
NOTE 3 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Fair Value
Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) ASC 820 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and enhances disclosures about fair value measurements. It defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. ASC 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities that are not active; and model-driven valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable. Valuations may be obtained from, or corroborated by, third-party pricing services.
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Level 3: Unobservable inputs to measure fair value of assets and liabilities for which there is little, if any market activity at the measurement date, using reasonable inputs and assumptions based upon the best information at the time, to the extent that inputs are available without undue cost and effort.
Schedule of Fair Value of Financial Instruments
| Fair value measurements at reporting date using: | ||||||||||||||||
| Description | Fair Value | Quoted prices in active markets for identical liabilities (Level 1) | Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) | ||||||||||||
| Warrant and convertible note derivative liabilities at July 31, 2024 | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Warrant and convertible note derivative liabilities at January 31, 2024 | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
Our financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, prepaid expenses, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, notes payable, convertible notes payable, and derivative liabilities. It is management’s opinion that we are not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from these financial instruments. With the exception of the derivative liabilities, the fair value of these financial instruments approximates their carrying values based on their short maturities or for long-term debt based on borrowing rates currently available to us for loans with similar terms and maturities. Gains and losses recognized on changes in estimated fair value of the derivative liabilities are reported in other income (expense) as gain (loss) on change in fair value of derivative liabilities.
Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common stock equivalents are determined using the treasury stock method. For diluted net income (loss) per share purposes, the Company excludes stock options and other stock-based awards, including shares issued as a result of option exercises that are subject to repurchase by the Company, whose effect would be anti-dilutive from the calculation.
During the three and six months ended July 31, 2024, the impact of and of stock options and and of warrants and shares issuable from convertible notes, respectively, were considered for their dilutive effects. During the three and six months ended July 31, 2023, the impact of and of stock options, and of warrants, respectively, were excluded from the calculation as their impact would be anti-dilutive.
Schedule of Reconciliation of Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||
| For the Three Months Ended | For the Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| July 31, | July 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||
| Basic income (loss) per common share | ||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) available to common shareholders | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Derivative (gain) loss associated with convertible debt | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense associated with convertible debt | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) for dilutive calculation | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding | ||||||||||||||||
| Dilutive effect of convertible debt | ||||||||||||||||
| Dilutive effect of common stock warrants | ||||||||||||||||
| Dilutive effect of common stock options | ||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding for diluted net income (loss) per share | ||||||||||||||||
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NOTE 4 – Related Party Transactions
Our CEO, Brett Gross, was elected as President and Chief Executive Officer on December 7, 2018. On September 29, 2023, Mr. Gross resigned from his position as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Patricia Madaris, VP Finance and Chief Financial Officer will serve as the Interim Chief Executive Officer.
Accrued Expenses
As
of July 31, 2024, and January 31, 2024, we had a balance of accrued unpaid vacation days of $
Note payable
On
January 31, 2023, the Company entered into a promissory note with Brett Gross for $
On
January 25, 2024, the Company entered into a promissory note with Pete O’Heeron, Chairman of the Board, for $
On
February 13, 2024, the Company entered into a promissory note with Pete O’Heeron, Chairman of the Board, in the aggregate principal
amount of $
On
April 3, 2024, the Company entered into a promissory note with Pete O’Heeron, Chairman of the Board, in the aggregate principal
amount of $
On
May 1, 2024, the Company entered into a promissory note with Pete O’Heeron, Chairman of the Board, in the aggregate principal amount
of $
On
May 20, 2024, the Company entered into a promissory note with Pete O’Heeron, Chairman of the Board, in the aggregate principal
amount of $
On
July 5, 2024, the Company entered into a promissory note with Pete O’Heeron, Chairman of the Board, in the aggregate principal
amount of $
As
of July 31, 2024, and January 31, 2024, the note payable related party balance was $
Other
On
February 21, 2024, the Company received a notice to exercise
On June 28, 2024, the Company granted options to an officer and a member of the board of directors. The options expire following issuance and have an exercise price of $. The options vest upon issuance and have a total fair value of $. The Company valued the options using the Black-Scholes model with the following key assumptions: fair value stock price, $, Exercise price, $, Term years, Volatility %, and Discount rate % and a dividend yield of %.
| F-27 |
Common Stock
Our common shares are all of the same class, are voting and entitle stockholders to receive dividends to the extent declared by the Board of Directors. Upon liquidation or wind-up, stockholders are entitled to participate equally with respect to any distribution of net assets.
On May 26, 2023, the Company entered into a twelve-month stock compensation and subscription agreement with an investor relations firm that includes the issuance of shares of restricted common stock. Upon signing the agreement, the Company issued shares of restricted common stock and will recognize the expense over the twelve-month service period. The shares of restricted common stock will be subject to a six-month hold period from the date of issuance. During the six months ended July 31, 2024 the Company recognized $ of expense related to this agreement.
During
the six months ended July 31, 2024, the Company issued a total of
shares of our common stock for conversions of $
Subscription Receivable
On
September 29, 2022, the Company granted options to purchase shares of common stock to employees. The options expire
following issuance and have an exercise price of $. The options vested upon issuance and have a total fair value of $. On
the same day, the Company issued note agreements to the employees totaling $
On
March 13, 2023, the Company granted options to purchase shares of common stock to the Brett Gross, the Company’s prior
CEO. The options expire following issuance and have an exercise price of $. The options vested upon issuance and have
a total fair value of $. On the same day, the Company issued a note agreement to the Mr. Gross totaling $
As of July 31, 2024, and January 31, 2024, the subscription receivable was $ and $, respectively.
Stock Options
Schedule of Stock Option Activity
| Number of options | Weighted average exercise price per share | |||||||
| Outstanding, January 31, 2024 | $ | |||||||
| Granted | ||||||||
| Expired | ||||||||
| Exercised | ( | ) | ||||||
| Outstanding, July 31, 2024 | $ | |||||||
| Exercisable, July 31, 2024 | $ | |||||||
These options had a weighted average remaining life of years and have an aggregate intrinsic value of $ as of July 31, 2024. The aggregate intrinsic value is calculated based on the stock price of $ per share as of July 31, 2024.
| F-28 |
On December 4, 2023, the Company entered into a letter of understanding with a geologist for services to be provided to the Company. As compensation, the Company will pay $ per month and grant the geologist options to purchase shares of common stock upon signing the agreement and monthly stock options to purchase shares of common stock on a month-to-month basis. The options have a strike price equal to the closing price per share on the day the options are issued, vest upon issuance and expire in . During the six months ended July 31, 2024, the Company granted options to purchase shares of common stock to geologist. The exercise price of the options ranges from $ to $. The total fair value of these option grants at issuance was $. During the six months ended July 31, 2023, the Company recognized $ of expense related to these options.
On June 28, 2024, the Company granted options to an employee. The options expire following issuance and have an exercise price of $. The options vest upon issuance and have a total fair value of $. The Company valued the options using the Black-Scholes model with the following key assumptions: fair value stock price, $, Exercise price, $, Term years, Volatility %, and Discount rate % and a dividend yield of %.
During the six months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023, we recognized $ and $ of compensation expense related to incentive and non-qualified stock options previously granted to officers, employees and consultants.
As of July 31, 2024, there was $ of unrecognized share-based compensation for all share-based awards outstanding.
Warrants
As
of July 31, 2024, there were
Stock warrants outstanding at July 31, 2024 are as follows:
Schedule of Stock Warrants Outstanding
| Number of warrants | Weighted average exercise price per share | |||||||
| Outstanding, January 31, 2024 | $ | |||||||
| Issued | ||||||||
| Expired | ( | ) | ||||||
| Exercised | ||||||||
| Outstanding, July 31, 2024 | $ | |||||||
| Exercisable, July 31, 2024 | $ | |||||||
NOTE 6 – Derivative Liabilities
The embedded conversion feature in the convertible debt instruments that the Company issued (See Note 8), that became convertible during the six months ended July 31, 2024, qualified it as a derivative instrument since the number of shares issuable under the note is indeterminate based on guidance in FASB ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging. These convertible notes tainted all other equity linked instruments including outstanding warrants and fixed rate convertible debt on the date that the instrument became convertible.
The valuation of the derivative liabilities of the warrants was determined through the use of a Monte Carlo option pricing model that values the liability of the warrants based on a risk-neutral valuation where the price of the warrant is its discounted expected value. The technique applied generates a large number of possible (but random) price paths for the underlying common stock via simulation, and then calculates the associated exercise value (i.e. “payoff”) of the warrant for each path. These payoffs are then averaged and discounted to a current valuation date resulting in the fair value of the warrant.
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The valuation of the derivative liabilities attached to the convertible debt was arrived at through the use of a Monte Carlo model that values the derivative liability within the notes. The technique applied generates a large number of possible (but random) price paths for the underlying (or underlyings) via simulation, and then calculates the associated payment value (cash, stock, or warrants) of the derivative features. The price of the underlying common stock is modeled such that it follows a geometric Brownian motion with constant drift, and elastic volatility (increasing as stock price decreases). The stock price is determined by a random sampling from a normal distribution. Since the underlying random process is the same, for enough price paths, the value of the derivative is derived from path dependent scenarios and outcomes. The features in the notes that were analyzed and incorporated into the model included the conversion features with the reset provisions, the call/redemption/prepayment options, and the default provisions. Based on these features, there are six primary events that can occur; payments are made in cash; payments are made with stock; the note holder converts upon receiving a redemption notice; the note holder converts the note; the issuer redeems the note; or the Company defaults on the note. The model simulates the underlying economic factors that influenced which of these events would occur, when they were likely to occur, and the specific terms that would be in effect at the time (i.e. stock price, conversion price, etc.). Probabilities were assigned to each variable such as redemption likelihood, default likelihood, and timing and pricing of reset events over the remaining term of the notes based on management projections. This led to a cash flow simulation over the life of the note. A discounted cash flow for each simulation was completed, and it was compared to the discounted cash flow of the note without the embedded features, thus determining a value for the derivative liabilities.
Key inputs and assumptions used to value the convertible note when it became convertible and upon settlement, and warrants upon tainting, were as follows:
| ● | The
stock projections are based on the historical volatilities for each date. The volatility of | |
| ● | The Holder will exercise the warrant at maturity if the stock price was above the exercise price; | |
| ● | Discount
rate was based on risk free rates of | |
| ● | Dividend
yield: | |
| ● | Exercise Price: $M/number shares issued and outstanding at maturity (exercise date); | |
| ● | Number of Options: $M/exercise price; and | |
| ● | The
shares issued and outstanding is based on the initial shares as of 10/31/21 to shares as of 7/31/24 and a %
growth monthly at 7/31/24 and future financing events raising $ |
Using
the results from the model, the Company recorded a derivative liability during the six months ended July 31, 2024 of $
During
the six months ended July 31, 2024, the Company recorded a gain of $
Using
the results from the model, the Company recorded a derivative liability during the six months ended July 31, 2023 of $
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During
the six months ended July 31, 2023, the Company recorded $
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the fair value of the Company’s derivative liabilities:
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities
| Six months ended July 31, | ||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Beginning balance | $ | $ | ||||||
| Total gain | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Settlements | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Additions recognized as debt discount | ||||||||
| Changes due to tainted (untainted) warrants | ( | ) | ||||||
| Ending balance | $ | $ | ||||||
| Change in fair value of derivative liabilities included in earnings relating to derivatives | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
NOTE 7 – Long-term debt and convertible promissory notes Long-term Debt and Convertible Promissory Notes
Following is a summary of convertible promissory notes:
Summary of Convertible Promissory Notes
| July 31, 2024 | January 31, 2024 | |||||||
| 8% convertible note payable issued | $ | $ | ||||||
| 10% convertible note payable issued | ||||||||
| 10% convertible note payable issued | ||||||||
| Convertible note payable | ||||||||
| Less debt discount | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Less current portion of convertible notes | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Long-term convertible notes payable | $ | $ | ||||||
On
January 12, 2024, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with 1800 Diagonal Lending in the aggregate principal amount
of $
On
February 23, 2024, the Company entered into a promissory note with 1800 Diagonal Lending in the aggregate principal amount of $
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On
June 13, 2024, the Company entered into a promissory note with 1800 Diagonal Lending in the aggregate principal amount of $
During
the six months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded debt discounts of $
Notes Payable
On
June 22, 2020, the Company received loan proceeds of $
In
April 2024, the Company entered into a Premium Finance Agreement related to an insurance policy. The policy premiums total $
As
of July 31, 2024, the notes payable, net balance was $
NOTE 8 – Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
We
currently rent storage space for $
We
are required to pay annual rentals for Liberty Star’s federal lode mining claims for the Tombstone project in the State of Arizona.
The rental period begins at noon on September 1st through the following September 1st and rental payments are due
by the first day of the rental period. The annual rentals are $
We
are required to pay annual rentals for our Arizona State Land Department Mineral Exploration Permits (“AZ MEP”) at our Tombstone
Hay Mountain project in the State of Arizona.
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NOTE 9 – Subsequent Events
The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the filing date of this Form 10-Q and determined that the following subsequent events have occurred that would require recognition in the consolidated financial statements or disclosures in the notes thereto.
On July 3, 2024, the Board of Directors amended the articles of incorporation to increase the Company’s common stock by shares.
On August 5, 2024, the Company entered into a twelve-month stock compensation and subscription agreement with an investor relations firm that includes the issuance of shares of restricted common stock.
On
August 13, 2024, the Company issued a total of
shares of our common stock for conversions of $
On
August 22, 2024, the Company issued a total of
shares of our common stock for conversions of $
On August 23, 2024, the Company granted options to a member of the board of directors. The options expire following issuance and have an exercise price of $. The options vest monthly over .
On
August 28, 2024, the Company entered into a promissory note with 1800 Diagonal Lending in the aggregate principal amount of $
On
September 3, 2024, the Company issued a total of
shares of our common stock for conversions of $
On September 12, 2024, the Company issued a total
of shares of our common stock for conversions of $
Subsequent
to July 31, 2024, the Company received advances of $
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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 above. 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 “Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors”, 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 prospectus 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 prospectus, 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 audited and unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company, 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 prospectus information in such websites.
The following discussion is based upon our financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus, 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.
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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 35 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. Initial phase 1 drilling is planned to take approximately one year. Should results indicate the viability of the property, additional phased work, both exploration and development, is planned over the course of seven total years 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.
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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 as a ‘test of concept’ 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, with trace level copper values found in the intrusive rock to 0.1%. 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 in 2024. 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 is currently conducting 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”. Results are pending.
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.
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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 drilling 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.
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Results of Operations
Results of Operations for the Three-Month Periods Ended July 31, 2024 and 2023
We had net income of $1,149,145 for the three months ended July 31, 2024, compared to a net loss of $203,379 for the three months ended July 31, 2023. The change in net loss was primarily due to a change in derivative liability.
During the three months ended July 31, 2024, we had an increase of $35,135 in geological and geophysical expense compared to the three months ended July 31, 2023, due primarily to an increase in geologist fees and filing fees for the three month period. During the three months ended July 31, 2024, we had an increase of $11,350 in salaries and benefit expense compared to the three months ended July 31, 2023, due to an increase in wages, benefits and reimbursements. During the three months ended July 31, 2024, we had an increase of $64,119 in professional services compared to the three months ended July 31, 2023, due primarily to an increases in the legal and audit fees. We had an increase in general and administrative expenses of $166,798 during the three months ended July 31, 2024, as compared to the three months ended July 31, 2023 which was primarily due to a decrease in stock-based compensation. We had an increase in interest expense of $1,021 during the three months ended July 31, 2024, as compared to the three months ended July 31, 2023. We had a gain of $851,032 and $11,337 on change in fair value of derivative liability for the three months ended July 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
Results of Operations for the Six-Month Periods Ended July 31, 2024 and 2023
We had net income of $1,460,526 for the six months ended July 31, 2024, compared to a net loss of $321,958 for the six months ended July 31, 2023. The change in net loss was primarily due to a change in derivative liability.
During the six months ended July 31, 2024, we had an increase of $353,999 in geological and geophysical expense compared to the six months ended July 31, 2023, due primarily to an increase in geologist fees and filing fees for the six month period. During the six months ended July 31, 2024, we had an increase of $23,317 in salaries and benefit expense compared to the six months ended July 31, 2023, due to an increase in wages, benefits and reimbursements. During the six months ended July 31, 2024, we had an increase of $54,868 in professional services compared to the six months ended July 31, 2023, due primarily to increase in legal and audit fees. We had an increase in general and administrative expenses of $229,629 during the six months ended July 31, 2024, as compared to the six months ended July 31, 2023, which was primarily due to an increase in stock-based compensation. We had a decrease in interest expense of $24,451 during the six months ended July 31, 2024, as compared to the six months ended July 31, 2023, due primarily to a decrease in notes payable and convertible notes payable. We had a gain of $2,493,598 and $74,439 on change in fair value of derivative liability for the six months ended July 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
Results of Operations for the Fiscal Years Ended January 31, 2024 and 2023
We had a net loss of $4,080,258 for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2024 compared to net income of $565,595 for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2023. Net loss increased by $2,098,395 due primarily to the increase in operating expenses, the increase in loss on the change in fair value of derivative liability and the gain on settlement of debt related to the settlement with the Company’s former CEO, James Briscoe recorded the prior year.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to stockholders.
Presentation of Financial Information
Our consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2024 reflect financial information for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2024 and 2023.
Since we have not generated any revenue, there is substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern in connection with our consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2024 and 2023. Our accumulated deficit on January 31, 2024, was approximately $61 million and the net loss from operations for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2024 was $4,080,258. All of our exploration costs are expensed as incurred.
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis, which assumes that adequate sources of financing will be obtained as required and that our assets will be realized, and liabilities settled in the ordinary course of business. Accordingly, these consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments related to the recoverability of assets and classification of assets and liabilities that might be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern.
In order to continue as a going concern, we require additional financing. There can be no assurance that additional financing will be available to us when needed or, if available, that it can be obtained on commercially reasonable terms. If we are not able to continue as a going concern, we would likely be unable to realize the carrying value of our assets reflected in the balances set out in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with GAAP. Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this annual report on Form 10-K. The critical accounting policies adopted by our company are as follows:
Going Concern
Since we have not generated any revenue, we have negative cash flows from operations, and negative working capital we have included a reference to the substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern in connection with our consolidated financial statements for the period ended January 31, 2024. Our total stockholders’ deficit at January 31, 2024 was $3,062,799.
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These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis, which assumes that adequate sources of financing will be obtained as required and that our assets will be realized, and liabilities settled in the ordinary course of business. Accordingly, these consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments related to the recoverability of assets and classification of assets and liabilities that might be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern.
Mineral claims
We account for costs incurred to acquire, maintain, and explore mineral properties as charged to expense in the period incurred until the time that a proven mineral resource is established at which point development of the mineral property would be capitalized. Currently, we do not have any proven mineral resources on any of our mineral properties.
Convertible promissory notes
We reviewed the convertible promissory notes and the related subscription agreements to determine the appropriate reporting within the financial statements. We report convertible promissory notes as liabilities at their carrying value less unamortized discounts in accordance with the applicable accounting guidance. We bifurcate conversion options and detachable common stock purchase warrants and report them as liabilities at fair value at each reporting period when required in accordance with the applicable accounting guidance. No gain or loss is reported when the notes are converted into shares of our common stock in accordance with the note’s terms.
Common stock purchase warrants
We report common stock purchase warrants as equity unless a condition exists which requires reporting as a derivative liability at fair market value. The valuation of the derivative liability of the warrants is determined through the use of a Monte Carlo options model that values the liability.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We had cash and cash equivalents in the amount of $8,251 as of July 31, 2024. We had a working capital deficit of $2,877,542 as of July 31, 2024. We used cash in operating activities of $658,867 for the six months ended July 31, 2024.
Notes payable, related party
On January 25, 2024, the Company entered into a promissory note with Pete O’Heeron, Chairman of the Board, for $250,000 and received cash proceeds. The note bears interest at 10% and matures on January 25, 2025.
On February 13, 2024, the Company entered into a promissory note with Pete O’Heeron, Chairman of the Board, in the aggregate principal amount of $210,000. The note bears interest at 10% matures on February 13, 2025.
On April 3, 2024, the Company entered into a promissory note with Pete O’Heeron, Chairman of the Board, in the aggregate principal amount of $75,000. The note bears interest at 10% matures on April 3, 2025.
On May 1, 2024, the Company entered into a promissory note with Pete O’Heeron, Chairman of the Board, in the aggregate principal amount of $45,000. The note bears interest at 10% matures on May 1, 2025.
On May 20, 2024, the Company entered into a promissory note with Pete O’Heeron, Chairman of the Board, in the aggregate principal amount of $67,000. The note bears interest at 10% matures on May 20, 2025.
On July 5, 2024, the Company entered into a promissory note with Pete O’Heeron, Chairman of the Board, in the aggregate principal amount of $70,000. The note bears interest at 10% matures on July 5, 2025.
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 January 12, 2024, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with 1800 Diagonal Lending in the aggregate principal amount of $110,000 (the “January 2024 Note”). The note bears interest at 8%, with an Original Issue Discount of $10,000 plus an additional $5,000 to pay for transaction fees of the lender, matures on March 24,2024, and is convertible after 180 days into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of 75% of the average of the lowest 5 weighted average market prices of the Company’s common stock during the 10 trading days prior to conversion. During the six months ended July 31, 2024, the noteholder converted a total of $35,000 of the note for 185,381 shares of the Company’s common stock. As of July 31, 2024, the note balance was $49,335, net of $25,665 discount. As of January 31, 2024, the note balance was $95,000, net of $15,000 discount.
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On February 23, 2024, the Company entered into a promissory note with 1800 Diagonal Lending in the aggregate principal amount of $126,000 (the “February 2024 Note”). The note bears interest at 10%, with an Original Issue Discount of $21,000 plus an additional $5,000 to pay for transaction fees of the lender, matures on November 30, 2024. Pursuant to the terms of the Note, the outstanding principal and accrued interest on the Note shall be paid in 4 set monthly cash payments beginning six months from the effective date. The note may be prepaid with no penalty. The note allows an event of default which may be convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock as set forth therein. At any time following an event of default, the note is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of 65% of the lowest weighted average market price of the Company’s common stock during the 10 trading days prior to conversion. As of July 31, 2024, the note balance was $108,488, net of $17,512 discount.
On June 13, 2024, the Company entered into a promissory note with 1800 Diagonal Lending in the aggregate principal amount of $126,000 (the “June 2024 Note”). The note bears interest at 10%, with an Original Issue Discount of $61,000 plus an additional $5,000 to pay for transaction fees of the lender, matures on March 15, 2025. Pursuant to the terms of the Note, the outstanding principal and accrued interest on the Note shall be paid in 4 set monthly cash payments beginning six months from the effective date. The note may be prepaid with no penalty. The note allows an event of default which may be convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock as set forth therein. At any time following an event of default, the note is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of 65% of the lowest weighted average market price of the Company’s common stock during the 10 trading days prior to conversion. As of July 31, 2024, note balance was $61,873, net of $4,127 discount.
Summary of Cash Flows
Cash used in operating activities
Net cash used in operating activities was $658,867 and $230,866 for the six months ended July 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively, and mainly included payments made for geological and geophysical costs, compensation, and professional fees to our consultants, attorneys and accountants.Net cash used in operating activities was $1,393,309 and $540,602 for the years ended January 31, 2024, and 2023, 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 $595,019 for the six months ended July 31, 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. Net cash used in financing activities was approximately $280,308 for the six months ended July 31, 2023, related to the proceeds from convertible promissory notes and receipt of subscription receivable, which were offset by the repayment of notes payable. Net cash provided by financing activities was $1,432,792 for the year ended January 31, 2024, related to the proceeds from the issuance of common stock and warrants in a private placement, proceeds from convertible promissory notes and proceeds from notes payable, related party, which were offset by the repayment of notes payable, advances and advances, related party. Net cash provided by financing activities was $465,477 for the year ended January 31, 2024, related to the proceeds from the issuance of common stock and warrants in a private placement, proceeds from convertible promissory notes and proceeds from notes payable, related party, which were offset by the repayment of notes payable and advances, related party.
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
All directors of our company hold office until the next annual meeting of the stockholders or until their successors have been elected and qualified. The officers of our company are appointed by our board of directors and hold office until their death, resignation or removal from office. Our directors and executive officers, their ages, positions held, and duration as such, are as follows:
| Name | Position(s) Held with the Company | Age | Date First Elected or Appointed | |||
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Peter O’Heeron |
Chairman of the Board, Secretary and Treasurer | 60 | September 6, 2012 | |||
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Patricia Madaris |
Acting CEO, Chief Financial Officer, VP Finance |
73 | May 8, 2015 | |||
| Nicholas Hemmerly | Director | 41 | September 26, 2022 | |||
| Saleem Elmasri | Director | 37 | August 16, 2023 | |||
| Gerardo King | Director | 47 | August 23, 2024 |
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Peter O’Heeron. Mr. O’Heeron serves as our Chairman of the Board, Director, Secretary, and Treasurer. With more than 25 years of medical technology development experience, Mr. O’Heeron brings together the resources necessary to commercialize unique technologies. His expertise covers a broad range of disciplines, from business start-ups and biologics, to medical devices and patient centered healthcare delivery. Prior to founding SpinalCyte, LLC, Mr. O’Heeron founded and still serves as CEO of an operational investment group, Advanced Medical Technologies, LLC, which identifies early stage opportunities in the medical field with strong intellectual property potential. Mr. O’Heeron’s previous experience includes the founding of NeoSurg Technologies to develop a minimally invasive access system. As a result of his efforts, NeoSurg Technologies was successful in launching the T2000 Minimally Invasive Access System, which reduced surgical equipment cost by over 60%. Mr. O’Heeron completed the sale of NeoSurg Technologies to CooperSurgical. Mr. O’Heeron was employed by Christus Health Care Corporation in a variety of executive-level positions. Mr. O’Heeron has provided strategic advisory services to healthcare companies in the areas of biologics, surgical instrumentation and telemedicine. Mr. O’Heeron received his Masters in Healthcare Administration from the University of Houston Clear Lake. Mr. O’Heeron completed Executive Management Certification in Mergers and Acquisition from University of Chicago and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration with a minor in Business Administration from Texas State University. Mr. O’Heeron holds 13 Patents and currently has 63 Patents Pending from surgical instrumentation to biologics and software development.
Patricia Madaris. Ms. Madaris has served Liberty Star since 2011 beginning as Executive Assistant to the President and Board of Directors. In May 2015, she was elected by the Board of Directors to the position of Vice President, Finance and Accounting. On January 13, 2019, Patricia was elected by the Board to serve in the additional office of Chief Financial Officer. Patricia Madaris is currently also serving as Acting CEO. Since the beginning of her tenure with Liberty Star, Patricia has successfully engaged, negotiated, and closed financings; overseen the Company’s financial reporting; and projected and planned financially for ongoing operations including development. She has previously held the title of accounting/manager for corporations in Arizona, Florida, and California. Ms. Madaris holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and received a Master Business Administration (MBA) in 2017, both Summa Cum Laude from Indiana Wesleyan University.
We believe Ms. Madaris is proven to be qualified to serve as an Officer for our company in her many capacities because of her extensive education and business experience as described above.
Nicholas H. Hemmerly. Appointed to the Board of Directors, September, 2022. Nicholas H. Hemmerly is Co-Head of Investment Banking at Clear Street. Prior to joining Clear Street Mr. Hemmerly was Head of Investment Banking at Bridgeway Capital Partners, LLC, a Merchant Bank. Prior to PwC CF Mr. Hemmerly was Head of Life Sciences Investment banking at PricewaterhouseCoopers Corporate Finance LLC (PwC CF). Prior to PwC CF, Mr. Hemmerly worked at Jefferies LLC with a focus on executing M&A and financing transactions within the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. Prior experience includes investment banking roles in JPMorgan’s Healthcare Group as well as JMP Securities Healthcare Group. Mr. Hemmerly began his investment banking career as an analyst with Wachovia Securities.
We believe Mr. Hemmerly is qualified to serve on our board of directors because of his extensive business experience as described above.
Saleem Elmasri: Appointed to the Board of Directors, August 2023. Saleem Elmasri (CPA) is a seasoned business professional with over 15 years of experience in financial and management consulting. He began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers and worked for several of the firm’s Fortune 500 clients. From PwC, he transitioned to lead advisory practices at boutique consulting firms, specializing in transaction and complex accounting advisory. Saleem has helped his clients navigate transformational endeavors such as acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, and restructurings. Focused primarily on the life sciences and technology sectors, Saleem has augmented leadership teams in decision making roles to navigate transactions in the public markets, drive transformative business development efforts, including acquisitions and divestitures, and various SEC or audit compliance matters. Saleem is an experienced investor focused on early-stage companies addressing global scale challenges, having a large addressable market, and visionary founders. Beginning in 2016, Saleem has served as the CEO advisor, CFO, or Board member at several early-stage companies and in 2020, launched Titan Advisory Services to provide such services. In 2022, Saleem launched Titan Ventures, an eco-system driven venture capital firm, to allow colleagues and friends to participate in early-stage and other private market investments. In 2023, Saleem launched Titan Strategic Partners to help clients navigate project financing for ambitious infrastructure ventures.
We believe Mr. Elmasri is qualified to serve on our board of directors because of his extensive business experience as described above.
Gerardo King: Appointed to the Board of Directors, August 2024. Gerardo King brings his expertise in finance, financial structuring, mergers & acquisitions, and advisory services to Liberty Star’s board. He is a seasoned, successful investment banker, principal investor, board member, and managing partner with over 25 years of experience in financial services and the mining industry. As the founder and CEO of Tamesis, a regional boutique investment bank, Mr. King oversees a diverse portfolio of clients and sectors across the U.S.A., Latin America, and Europe. He also serves as a board director at Peak 10 Energy, a leading energy company, providing strategic guidance and oversight on that company’s growth and sustainability initiatives. Throughout his career, he has successfully closed multiple transactions worth over $25BN. He has structured innovative and complex financing solutions and built and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and colleagues. He has leveraged his expertise in capital markets, asset management, strategic planning, and business development to drive value creation and positive impact to the organizations and communities he has worked with. Mr. King lives in Austin, Texas.
We believe Mr. King is qualified to serve on our board of directors because of his extensive business experience as described above.
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Family Relationships
There are no family relationships among our directors or officers.
Board and Committee Meetings
The board of directors of our company held 15 formal meetings during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2024.
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which our shareholders may recommend nominees to our board of directors during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2024. Shareholders may contact our interim CEO, Patricia Madaris, to recommend nominees to our board of directors.
For the fiscal year ended January 31, 2024 our only standing committee of the board of directors was our audit committee. We do not have a nominating committee or a compensation committee.
Audit Committee
Currently our audit committee consists of our entire board of directors. We do not have a separately-designated standing audit committee established in accordance with section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Exchange Act.
During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2024, the audit committee did not hold any meetings. Rather, the business of the audit committee was conducted by resolutions consented to in writing by all the members of the board and filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the board.
Audit Committee Financial Expert
Our board of directors has determined that it does not have a member of its board of directors or audit committee that qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” as defined in Item 407(d)(5)(ii) of Regulation S-K.
We believe that the members of our board of directors are collectively capable of analyzing and evaluating our consolidated financial statements and understanding internal controls and procedures for financial reporting. In addition, we believe that retaining an independent director who would qualify as an “audit committee financial expert” would be overly costly and burdensome and is not warranted in our circumstances given the early stages of our development and the fact that we have not generated any material revenues to date.
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
Our directors and executive officers have not been involved in any of the following events during the past 10 years:
| 1. | any bankruptcy petition filed by or against any business of which such person was a general partner or executive officer either at the time of the bankruptcy or within two years prior to that time; |
| 2. | any conviction in a criminal proceeding or being subject to a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offences); |
| 3. | being subject to any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining, barring, suspending or otherwise limiting his involvement in any type of business, securities or banking activities; |
| 4. | being found by a court of competent jurisdiction (in a civil action), the Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated a federal or state securities or commodities law, and the judgment has not been reversed, suspended, or vacated. |
| 5. | being the subject of, or a party to, any federal or state judicial or administrative order, judgment, decree, or finding, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, relating to an alleged violation of: (i) any federal or state securities or commodities law or regulation; or (ii) any law or regulation respecting financial institutions or insurance companies including, but not limited to, a temporary or permanent injunction, order of disgorgement or restitution, civil money penalty or temporary or permanent cease- and-desist order, or removal or prohibition order; or (iii) any law or regulation prohibiting mail or wire fraud or fraud in connection with any business entity; or, |
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| 6. | being the subject of, or a party to, any sanction or order, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any self- regulatory organization (as defined in Section 3(a)(26) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934), any registered entity (as defined in Section 1(a)(29) of the Commodity Exchange Act), or any equivalent exchange, association, entity or organization that has disciplinary authority over its members or persons associated with a member. |
Code of Ethics
Effective March 15, 2004, our company’s board of directors adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to all employees, including our company’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and VP Finance. As adopted, our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics sets forth written standards that are designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote:
| 1. | honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships; |
| 2. | full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that we file with, or submit to, the SEC and in other public communications made by us; |
| 3. | compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations; |
| 4. | the prompt internal reporting of violations of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics to an appropriate person or persons identified in the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics; and |
| 5. | accountability for adherence to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics requires, among other things, that all of our company’s Senior Officers commit to timely, accurate and consistent disclosure of information; that they maintain confidential information; and that they act with honesty and integrity. |
In addition, our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics emphasizes that all employees, and particularly senior officers, have a responsibility for maintaining financial integrity within our company, consistent with generally accepted accounting principles, and federal and state securities laws. Any senior officer that becomes aware of any incidents involving financial or accounting manipulation or other irregularities, whether by witnessing the incident or being told of it, must report it to our company. Any failure to report such inappropriate or irregular conduct of others is to be treated as a severe disciplinary matter. It is against our company policy to retaliate against any individual who reports in good faith the violation or potential violation of our company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics by another.
Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics was filed with the SEC on March 13, 2004 as Exhibit 14.1 to our annual report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003. We will provide a copy of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics to any person without charge, upon request. Requests can be sent to: Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp., 2 E. Congress St. Ste. 900, Tucson, AZ 85701.
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Following are the particulars of all compensation paid or accruing to our named executive officers for the last two fiscal years ended.
Summary Compensation Table
Name and Principal Position | Year Ended January 31, | Salary ($) | Bonus ($) | Stock Awards ($) | Option Awards ($) | Nonequity Incentive Plan Compensation ($) | All Other Compensation ($) | Total ($) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brett Gross, CEO (1) | 2024 | - | - | - | 16,750 | - | - | 16,750 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Patricia Madaris, Interim Chief Executive Officer, President, CFO (2) | 2024 | 87,561 | 5,000 | - | 47,300 | - | 41,688 | 181,549 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 82,561 | - | - | 22,363 | - | - | 104,924 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (1) | Elected as President and Chief Executive Officer on December 7, 2018 and received no compensation for these services. On September 29, 2023, Mr. Gross resigned from his position as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company |
| (2) | Appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer, President on September 29, 2023. |
| (3) | For year ended January 31, 2024, $41,688 payment for salary accrued for services provided in prior years. |
Outstanding Equity Awards at January 31, 2024
The following table sets forth for each named executive officer certain information concerning the outstanding equity awards as of January 31, 2024.
| Option Awards | Stock Awards | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options Exercisable | Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options Unexercisable | Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options | Option Exercise Price | Option Expiration Date | Number of Shares or Units of Stock that Have Not Vested | Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock that Have Not Vested | Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights that Have Not Vested | Awards: Market or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights that Have Not Vested | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brett Gross | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Patricia Madaris | 1,226,005 | - | - | $0.04 & $ 0.226 | 11.16.2033 & 6.28.2034 | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Compensation Plans
As of January 31, 2024, we had three compensation plans in place, entitled “2004 Stock Option Plan”, “2007 Stock Option Plan” and “2010 Stock Option Plan”. These plans have been approved by our security holders. These plans have been given retroactive effect of the 1-for-4 reverse stock split on September 1, 2009 and 1-for-500 reverse stock split on February 25, 2021.
Long-Term Incentive Plans
There are no arrangements or plans in which we provide pension, retirement or similar benefits for directors or executive officers, except that our directors and executive officers receive stock options at the discretion of our Board. We do not have any material bonus or profit-sharing plans pursuant to which cash or non-cash compensation is or may be paid to our directors or executive officers, except that stock options may be granted at the discretion of our Board.
Employment Contracts
We have not entered into any written employment agreements or compensation arrangements with any of our named executive officers.
Compensation of Directors
We have no formal plan for compensating our directors for their service in their capacity as directors, although our directors may receive stock options to purchase common stock as awarded by our board of directors or (as to future stock options) a compensation committee which may be established. Directors are entitled to reimbursement for reasonable travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with attendance at meetings of our board of directors. Our board of directors may award special remuneration to any director undertaking any special services on our behalf other than services ordinarily required of a director. No director received and/or accrued any cash compensation for their services as a director, including committee participation and/or special assignments.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
As of January 31, 2024, we had three compensation plans in place, entitled “2004 Stock Option Plan”, “2007 Stock Option Plan” and “2010 Stock Option Plan”. These plans have been approved by our security holders. These plans have been given retroactive effect of the 1-for-4 reverse stock split on September 1, 2009 and 1-for-500 reverse stock split on February 25, 2021.
| Plan Category | Number of Securities to be Issued Upon Exercise of Outstanding Options, and Rights (a) | Weighted- Average Exercise Price of Outstanding Options, and Rights (b) | Number of Securities Remaining Available for Future Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans (Excluding Securities Reflected in Column (a) (c) | |||||||||
| Equity Compensation Plans Approved by Security Holders | 0.00 | 6.51 | 0.00 | |||||||||
| Equity Compensation Plans Not Approved by Security Holders: One Off Grants | 0.00 | 0.02 | N/A | |||||||||
| Total | 0.00 | N/A | ||||||||||
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LEGAL MATTERS
The validity of the shares of our common stock offered hereby will be passed upon for us by Frascona, Joiner, Goodman & Greenstein, PC
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
Beneficial Ownership of Certain Owners and Management
Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and includes voting and/or investing power with respect to securities. We believe that, except as otherwise noted and subject to applicable community property laws, each person named in the following table has sole investment and voting power with respect to the shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned by such person. Additionally, shares of common stock subject to options, warrants or other convertible securities that are currently exercisable or convertible, or exercisable or convertible within 60 days of July 31, 2024, are deemed to be outstanding and to be beneficially owned by the person or group holding such options, warrants or other convertible securities for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of such person or group, but are not treated as outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person or group.
Unless otherwise indicated in the footnotes to the following table, each of the stockholders named in the table has sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares of our common stock and preferred stock beneficially owned. Except as otherwise indicated, the address of each of the stockholders listed below is c/o 50 West Liberty Street, Suite 880, Reno NV 89501.
| Name of Beneficial Owner | Common Stock Beneficially Owned | Percent
of Common Stock Beneficially Owned | Class
A Common Stock Beneficially Owned | Percent
of Class A Common Stock Beneficially Owned | Total Voting Shares | Percent of Total Voting Shares(1) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Named Executive Officers and Directors: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Peter O’Heeron | 36,119,586 | (3) | 59.7 | % | 500,000 | (5) | 100 | % | 125,006,067 | 83 | % | |||||||||||||
| Patricia Madaris | 1,150,000 | (4) | 2.3 | % | — | — | % | 150,000 | * | % | ||||||||||||||
| Nicholas Hemmerly | 320,000 | (2) | * | % | — | — | % | * | * | % | ||||||||||||||
| Saleem Elmasri | 320,000 | (2) | * | % | — | — | % | * | * | % | ||||||||||||||
| Gerardo King | 75,000 | (2) | * | % | — | — | % | * | * | % | ||||||||||||||
| All directors and executive officers as a group (five persons) | 37,984,586 | 62 | % | 500,000 | 100 | % | 125,156,067 | 83.5 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Greater Than 5% Stockholders: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| None. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
* Under 1%.
| (1) | Based on 50,976,252 shares of common stock and 500,000 of Class A common stock issued and outstanding as of October 1, 2024. |
| (2) | This amount includes incentive or non-qualified stock options that are currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of October 1, 2024. |
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| (3) | This amount includes 10,353,586 common stock purchase warrants and 260,000 non-qualified stock options that are currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days. |
| (4) | This amount includes 1,000,000 non-qualified stock options that are currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of October 1, 2024. |
| (5) | The holders of Class A Common Stock vote with the holders of Common Stock on matters submitted to the shareholders for a vote. The Class A Common Stock are each entitled to 200 votes per share on all such matters, including, but not limited to, election of the Board of Directors. |
| * less than 1% |
Change of Control
The Company is not aware of any arrangements which may at a subsequent date result in a change of control of the Company.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Except as discussed below or otherwise disclosed above under “Executive Compensation”, this section, the following sets forth a summary of all transactions since February 1, 2022, or any currently proposed transaction, in which the Company was to be a participant and the amount involved exceeded or exceeds the lesser of $120,000 or one percent of the average of the Company’s total assets at January 31, 2024 or 2023, and in which any officer, director, or any stockholder owning greater than five percent (5%) of our outstanding voting shares, nor any member of the above referenced individual’s immediate family, had or will have a direct or indirect material interest (other than compensation described above under “Executive Compensation”). We believe the terms obtained or consideration that we paid or received, as applicable, in connection with the transactions described below were comparable to terms available or the amounts that would be paid or received, as applicable, in arm’s-length transactions.
Our CEO, Brett Gross, was elected as President and Chief Executive Officer on December 7, 2018 and received no compensation for these services during the nine months ended October 31, 2023 and 2022. On September 29, 2023, Mr. Gross resigned from his position as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Patricia Madaris, VP Finance and Chief Financial Officer will serve as the Interim Chief Executive Officer.
Accrued Wages and Vacation
During the year ended January 31, 2024, the Company accrued $7,853 of wages and $7,630 of vacation to Ms. Madaris. On November 28, 2023, the Company paid $41,688 of accrued wages and settled $40,000 of accrued wages and accrued vacation. As of January 31, 2024, and 2023, we had a balance of accrued unpaid wages and vacation of $0 and $66,205 to Ms. Madaris, respectively.
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Advances
Advances from related parties during the years ended January 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:
| Year ended January 31, 2024 | Year ended January 31, 2023 | |||||||
| Prior period balance | $ | 5,000 | $ | – | ||||
| Cash advances | 1,363 | 24,550 | ||||||
| Expenses paid on behalf of Company | 3,157 | 18,096 | ||||||
| Non-cash repayments | (1,363 | ) | (18,650 | ) | ||||
| Repayments | (8,157 | ) | (18,996 | ) | ||||
| End of period balance | $ | – | $ | 5,000 | ||||
Note payable
On January 31, 2023, the Company entered into a promissory note with Brett Gross for $50,000 and received cash proceeds. During the year ended January 31, 2024, the Company signed an addendum to the January 31, 2023 promissory note to increase the promissory note with Mr. Gross to $86,579. The note bears interest at 10% and matures on January 31, 2024. During the nine months ended October 31, 2023, the Company received cash proceeds of $35,000, non-cash payment on the note of $9,751 and Mr. Gross paid $1,579 of expenses on the Company’s behalf.
On January 25, 2024, the Company entered into a promissory note a Director for $250,000 and received cash proceeds. The note bears interest at 10% and matures on January 25, 2025.
As of January 31, 2024 and 2023, the note payable related party balance was $326,828 and $50,000, respectively.
On May 20, 2024, the Company entered into a promissory note with Pete O’Heeron, Chairman of the Board, in the amount of $67,000 and received cash proceeds. The note bears interest at 10% and matures on May 20, 2025.
Class A Shares
On September 19, 2023, the Company entered into an agreement to issue a total of 199,000 shares of its Class A shares to Mr. Gross. The aggregate consideration paid for the Class A Shares was $9,781. The consideration was paid by offsetting the purchase price against the Company’s note payable of Mr. Gross. On September 29, 2023, Mr. Gross resigned from his position as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Due to the resignation, the Company exchanged 250,000 shares of Class A common stock owned by Mr. Gross into 250,000 shares of common stock.
On September 19, 2023, the Company entered into an agreement to issue a total of 199,000 shares of its Class A shares to Chairman of the Board for cash proceeds of $9,751.
On November 9, 2023 the Company entered into an agreement to issue a total of 250,000 shares of its Class A shares to Chairman of the Board for cash proceeds of $9,525.
Common Shares
During the year ended January 31, 2024, the Company issued 23,521,147 units to the Chairman of the Board for $970,000 in cash proceeds and $1,908 of equipment purchased. Each unit consists of 1 share of our common stock and ½ warrant. The warrants have a relative fair value of $319,226. Each warrant allows the holder to purchase one share of our common stock at a price ranging from $0.144 -$0.262 per share. The warrants expire three years from the date of issuance. The Company valued the warrants using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following range of key assumptions: fair value stock price, $0.04 - $0.0637, Exercise price, $0.0419 -$0.0753, Term 3 years, Volatility 164% - 166%, and Discount rate 4.23% - 4.82% and a dividend yield of 0%.
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During the year ended January 31, 2023, the Company issued 85,204 units to the Chairman of the Board for $3,000 in cash proceeds. Each unit consists of 1 share of our common stock and ½ warrant. The warrants have a relative fair value of $7,173. Each warrant allows the holder to purchase one share of our common stock at a price ranging from $0.144 -$0.150 per share. The warrants expire three years from the date of issuance. The Company valued the warrants using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following range of key assumptions: fair value stock price, $0.117 - $0.126 , Exercise price, $0.144 -$0.15, Term 3 years, Volatility 157% - 162%, and Discount rate 3.90% - 4.13% and a dividend yield of 0%.
Other
On March 13, 2023, the Company granted 250,000 options to the CEO. The options expire ten years following issuance and have an exercise price of $0.067. The options vested upon issuance and have a total fair value of $16,750. On the same day, the Company issued a note agreement to the CEO totaling $16,750 and the CEO exercised the 250,000 options. The note bears interest of 3.15% per annum, is due on March 15, 2028 and was recorded as a subscription receivable. As of October 31, 2023 and January 31, 2023, the subscription receivable was $117,850 and $117,468, respectively.
On June 22, 2023, the Company granted 150,000 options to a member of the board of directors. The options expire ten years following issuance and have an exercise price of $0.059. The options vest 50% upon issuance and the remaining 50% on July 1, 2024 and have a total fair value of $8,850. The Company valued the options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following key assumptions: fair value stock price, $0.0590, Exercise price, $0.0590, Term 10 years, Volatility 173%, and Discount rate 3.9% and a dividend yield of 0%.
On August 14, 2023, the Company granted 75,000 options to a member of the board of directors. The options expire ten years following issuance and have an exercise price of $0.0594. The options vest monthly over one year and have a total fair value of $4,935. The Company valued the options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following key assumptions: fair value stock price, $0.0658, Exercise price, $0.0597, Term 10 years, Volatility 172%, and Discount rate 4.19% and a dividend yield of 0%.
On November 16, 2023, the Company granted 1,550,000 options to a member of the board of directors, an employee, and an officer. The options expire ten years following issuance and have an exercise price of $0.04. The options vest upon issuance and have a total fair value of $73,315. The Company valued the options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following key assumptions: fair value stock price, $0.0473, Exercise price, $0.04, Term 10 years, Volatility 173%, and Discount rate 4.45% and a dividend yield of 0%.
On January 23, 2024, the Company granted 600,000 options to a member of the board of directors. The options expire ten years following issuance and have an exercise price of $0.036. The options vest 25% quarterly over one year and have a total fair value of $225,720. The Company valued the options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following key assumptions: fair value stock price, $0.0376, Exercise price, $0.036, Term 10 years, Volatility 178%, and Discount rate 4.14% and a dividend yield of 0%.
Review, Approval and Ratification of Related Party Transactions
Given our small size and limited financial resources, we have not adopted formal policies and procedures for the review, approval or ratification of transactions, such as those described above, with our executive officers, directors and significant shareholders. However, all of the transactions described above were approved and ratified by our directors. In connection with the approval of the transactions described above, our directors took into account various factors, including his fiduciary duty to the Company; the relationships of the related parties described above to the Company; the material facts underlying each transaction; the anticipated benefits to the Company and related costs associated with such benefits; whether comparable products or services were available; and the terms the Company could receive from an unrelated third party.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We file annual, quarterly, and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC like us at https://www.sec.gov. Copies of documents filed by us with the SEC (including exhibits) are also available from us without charge, upon oral or written request to our Secretary, who can be contacted at 2 E Congress St. Ste 900, Tucson, Arizona 85701; Telephone: (520) 561-7033.
This prospectus is part of a registration statement on Form S-1 that we filed with the SEC to register the securities offered hereby under the Securities Act. This prospectus does not contain all of the information included in the registration statement, including certain exhibits and schedules. For further information with respect to our company and the securities offered by this prospectus, as well as the exhibits and schedules to the registration statement, we refer you to the registration statement and those exhibits and schedules. You may obtain the registration statement and exhibits to the registration statement from the SEC at the address listed above or from the SEC’s website.
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN THE PROSPECTUS
Item 13. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution.
The following table sets forth costs and expenses payable by us in connection with the sale and distribution of the securities being registered. All of the amounts shown are estimates, except for the SEC registration fee:
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| SEC registration fee | $ | [ ] | ||
| Legal fees and expenses | [ ] | |||
| Accounting expenses | [ ] | |||
| Total expenses | $ | [ ] | ||
Item 14. Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
Our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws mandate that we indemnify our officers, directors and agents to the extent permitted under the Nevada Revised Statute (“NRS”). NRS Section 78.7502 provides that a corporation shall indemnify any director, officer, employee or agent of a corporation against expenses, including attorneys’ fees, actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with any defense to the extent that a director, officer, employee or agent of a corporation has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any action, suit or proceeding referred to in Section 78.7502(1) or 78.7502(2), or in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein.
NRS 78.7502(1) provides that a corporation may indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, except an action by or in the right of the corporation, by reason of the fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses, including attorneys’ fees, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with the action, suit or proceeding if he: (a) is not liable pursuant to NRS 78.138; or (b) acted in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful.
NRS Section 78.7502(2) provides that a corporation may indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or suit by or in the right of the corporation to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against expenses, including amounts paid in settlement and attorneys’ fees actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with the defense or settlement of the action or suit if he: (a) is not liable pursuant to NRS 78.138; or (b) acted in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation. Indemnification may not be made for any claim, issue or matter as to which such a person has been adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction, after exhaustion of all appeals there from, to be liable to the corporation or for amounts paid in settlement to the corporation, unless and only to the extent that the court in which the action or suit was brought or other court of competent jurisdiction determines upon application that in view of all the circumstances of the case, the person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses as the court deems proper.
NRS Section 78.747 provides that except as otherwise provided by specific statute, no director or officer of a corporation is individually liable for a debt or liability of the corporation, unless the director or officer acts as the alter ego of the corporation. The court as a matter of law must determine the question of whether a director or officer acts as the alter ego of a corporation.
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Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling us pursuant to the foregoing provisions, we have been informed that, in the opinion of the SEC, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, we will, unless in the opinion of our counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by us is against public policy as expressed hereby in the Securities Act and we will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
Item 15. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.
Class A Shares
On September 19, 2023, the Company entered into an agreement to issue a total of 199,000 shares of its Class A shares to CEO/President Brett Gross. The aggregate consideration paid for the Class A Shares was $9,781. The consideration was paid by offsetting the purchase price against the Company’s note payable of Mr. Gross. On September 29, 2023, Mr. Gross resigned from his position as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Due to the resignation, the Company exchanged 250,000 shares of Class A common stock owned by Mr. Gross into 250,000 shares of common stock.
On September 19, 2023, the Company entered into an agreement to issue a total of 199,000 shares of its Class A shares to Chairman of the Board, Pete O’Heeron, for cash proceeds of $9,751.
On November 9, 2023 the Company entered into an agreement to issue a total of 250,000 shares of its Class A shares to Chairman of the Board, Pete O’Heeron, for cash proceeds of $9,525.
Common Stock Issued During the Year Ended January 31, 2024
During the year ended January 31, 2024, the Company issued a total of 5,666,917 shares of our common stock for conversions of $223,733 in principal and $9,547 of interest on convertible notes payable at exercise prices ranging from $0.0297 to $0.0888.
On May 26, 2023, the Company entered into a twelve-month stock compensation and subscription agreement with an investor relations firm that includes the issuance of 978,300 shares of common stock. Upon signing the agreement, the Company issued 978,300 shares of common stock and will recognize the expense over the twelve-month service period.
During the year ended January 31, 2024, the Company issued 23,521,147 units to the Chairman of the Board for $970,000 in cash proceeds and $1,908 of equipment purchased. Each unit consists of 1 share of our common stock and ½ warrant.
Common Stock Issued During the Year Ended January 31, 2023
During the year ended January 31, 2023, the Company issued a total of 2,424,896 shares of our common stock for conversions of $374,640 of convertible notes payable and accrued interest at exercise prices ranging from $0.0108 to $0.3207.
On May 19, 2022, the Company sold 13,298 units at a price of $0.376 per unit to an accredited investor for proceeds of $5,000. Each unit consists of 1 share of our common stock and 0.50 warrants.
On July 1, 2022, the Company entered into a stock compensation and subscription agreement with Dutchess Group LLC. Per the agreement, Dutchess Group will provide services to the Company and will be issued 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. During the nine months ended October 31, 2022, the Company issued 500,000 shares of common stock valued at $160,000.
On July 7, 2022, the Company issued 1,109,804 shares of its common stock for gross proceeds of $187,030, or $0.1685 per share.
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On August 12, 2022, the Company settled a $5,000 advance from a related party for the issuance of 26,738 units at a price of $0.187 per unit. Each unit consists of 1 share of our common stock and 0.50 warrants. Each warrant allows the holder to purchase one share of our common stock at a price of $0.262 per share at any time on or before August 12, 2025.
On November 30, 2022, the Company settled a $6,500 advance from a related party for the issuance of 23,812 units at a price of $0.103 per unit. Each unit consists of 1 share of our common stock and 0.50 warrants. Each warrant allows the holder to purchase one share of our common stock at a price of $0.144 per share at any time on or before November 30, 2025.
On January 30, 2023, the Company issued 80,564 units at a price of $0.126 per unit and received cash proceeds of $3,000 cash and settled a $7,150 advance from a related party. Each unit consists of 1 share of our common stock and 0.50 warrants. Each warrant allows the holder to purchase one share of our common stock at a price of $0.176 per share at any time on or before January 30, 2026.
On January 31, 2023, the Company issued 320,000 shares of its common stock under the Purchase Agreement and recorded a subscription receivable of $16,368, or $0.0512 per share. The subscription receivable was collected in full on February 22, 2023.
In issuing the securities set forth above, we relied on the registration exemption provided for in Rule 506 of Regulation D and/or Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).
Item 16. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
(a) Exhibits.
The following documents are filed as exhibits to this registration statement.
Item 6. Exhibits
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* Filed herewith.
** Furnished herewith.
Item 17. Undertakings
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:
1. To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:
i. To include any prospectus required by section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933;
ii. To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement; and
iii. To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement; provided, however, that paragraphs (a)(1)(i), (a)(1)(ii), and (a)(1)(iii) of this section do not apply if the information required to be included in a post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is contained in reports filed with or furnished to the SEC by the registrant pursuant to section 13 or section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934;
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2. That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof;
3. To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering; and
4. That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser, each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A, shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use.
5. That, for the purpose of determining liability of the registrant under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities, the undersigned registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned registrant pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser:
i. Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424;
ii. Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant or used or referred to by the undersigned registrant;
iii. The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant; and
iv. Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned registrant to the purchaser;
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933 and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933 and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized in the City of Tucson, State of Arizona, on October 11, 2024.
| LIBERTY STAR URANIUM & METALS CORP. | ||
| Dated, October 11, 2024 | By: | /s/ Patricia Madaris |
| Patricia Madaris | ||
| Interim Chief Executive Officer and President | ||
| (principal executive officer) | ||
| Dated, October 11, 2024 | By: | /s/ Patricia Madaris |
| Patricia Madaris | ||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||
| (principal financial officer and principal accounting officer) | ||
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
| Signature | Title | Date | ||
| /s/ Patricia Madaris | Interim Chief Executive Officer, President | October 11, 2024 | ||
| Patricia Madaris | (principal executive officer) | |||
| /s/ Patricia Madaris | Chief Financial Officer | October 11, 2024 | ||
| Patricia Madaris | (principal financial officer and principal accounting officer) | |||
| /s/ Peter O’Heeron | Chairman of the Board, Secretary & Treasurer | October 11, 2024 | ||
| Peter O’Heeron | ||||
| /s/ Nicholas Hemmerly | Director | October 11, 2024 | ||
| Nicholas Hemmerly | ||||
| /s/ Saleem Elmasri | Director | October 11, 2024 | ||
| Saleem Elmasri | ||||
| /s/ Gerardo King | Director | October 11, 2024 | ||
| Gerardo King |
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Exhibit 1
Exhibit 2
Exhibit 5.01
Frascona, Joiner, Goodman and Greenstein, P.C.
| Oliver E. Frascona (1947-2014) | Attorneys at Law | of Counsel |
| Gregg A. Greenstein | A Professional Corporation | Gary S. Joiner |
| Cinthia M. Manzano | 4750 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, Colorado 80305-5541 | Jonathan A. Goodman |
| Jonathan H. Sargent | Telephone (303) 494-3000Facsimile (303) 494-6309 | Karen J. Radakovich |
| Michael A. Smeenk | www.frascona.com @frascona.com | Jesse H. Witt |
| Jordan C. May | Jeffrey M. Glotzer | |
| Britney Beall-Eder | October 3, 2024 | Jeffrey D. Cohen |
| Zachary A. Grey | John C. Koechel | |
| Harmon W. Zuckerman | ||
| Andrew B. Pipes | ||
| Caroline W. Young | ||
| Blake S. Gabriel | ||
| Ryan P. Horace | ||
| Brittaney D. McGinnis | ||
| Mara B. Peterson | ||
| David M. Petrush |
Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp.
2 E. Congress St., Suite 900
Tucson, AZ 85701
Re: Registration on Form S-1
Ladies and Gentlemen,
We have acted as counsel to Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), in connection with the preparation and filing of a registration statement on Form S-1 (the “Registration Statement”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The Registration Statement relates to the potential resale by GHS Investments, LLC (the “Selling Shareholder”) of up to 7,262,484 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.00001 (the “Registered Shares”), which are issuable to the Selling Shareholder pursuant to that certain Equity Financing Agreement between the Company and the Selling Shareholder, dated September 25, 2024 (the “EFA”).
In connection with this opinion, we have examined and relied upon the originals or copies, certified or otherwise identified to our satisfaction, of such records, documents, certificates and other instruments as in our judgment are necessary or appropriate to enable us to render the opinion expressed below, including, without limitation, the following: (i) the Articles of Incorporation, as amended; (ii) the Bylaws, as amended; (iii) the Registration Statement; and (iv) applicable resolutions of the Company’s Board of Directors along with such other Company records and documents as we have deemed relevant and necessary. As to questions of factual matters material to this opinion, we have relied upon, to the extent we have deemed such reliance appropriate, without investigation, certificated and other communications from public officials and others, including representations and warranties made on behalf of the Company by its officers and directors.
Our opinion is based solely upon our current actual knowledge obtained during the course of our representation of the Company in connection with the Registration Statement, and through our examination and review of the Company records and documents described above.
In rendering this opinion, we have assumed the genuineness and the authenticity of all signatures on original documents; the legal capacity of all natural persons; the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals; the conformity to originals of all documents submitted to us as certified electronic or photocopies; the authenticity of the originals of such latter documents; the accuracy and completeness of all documents and records reviewed by us; the accuracy, completeness and authenticity of certificates issued by any governmental official, office or agency and the absence of change in the information contained therein from the effective date of any such certificate; and the due authorization, execution and delivery of all documents where authorization, execution and delivery are prerequisites to the effectiveness of such documents.
Frascona, Joiner, Goodman and Greenstein, P.C.
October 3, 2024
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We are not rendering any opinion as to compliance with any federal or state law, rule or regulation relating to securities, or to the sale or issuance thereof. This opinion is limited to the matters expressly stated herein and no opinions are to be inferred or may be implied beyond the opinions expressly set forth herein.
For purposes of this opinion, without limiting any other exceptions or qualifications set forth herein, we have assumed that after the issuance of the entirety of the Registered Shares, the total number of shares of common stock then issued and outstanding, together with the total number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance upon the exercise, exchange or conversion, as the case may be, of any exercisable, exchangeable or convertible security then outstanding, will not exceed the total number of authorized shares of common stock under the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, as amended and then in effect, and that par value of $0.00001 per share for the Registered Shares has been paid when such common stock is so issued. Additionally, we also assume that the Shares will be fully paid upon issuance, in accordance with the EFA.
Based upon the foregoing, it is our opinion that the Registered Shares, when issued and sold to the Selling Shareholder in accordance with the EFA, will be legally issued, fully paid, and nonassessable.
We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement and to the reference to our firm in the Prospectus, which forms part of the Registration Statement. This opinion is expressed as of the date hereof, and we disclaim any undertaking to advise you of any subsequent changes in the facts stated or assumed herein or of any subsequent changes in applicable law.
| Sincerely yours, | |
| /s/ Frascona, Joiner, Goodman and Greenstein, P.C. |
Exhibit 10.14
Moody FA LBSR September 30, 2024
PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT
PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT dated as of September 30, 2024 (this “Agreement”) by and between Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp. (the “Company” or “Issuer” or “Liberty”) and Moody Capital Solutions, Inc. (the “Placement Agent” or “Moody Capital”).
WHEREAS, Moody Capital as Placement Agent has indicated that it will make a good faith effort to identify and secure an equity line of credit with an institutional investor to be determined (each a “Target”) wherein the Company may take advantage of such opportunities by the sale of stock (each a “Securities Transaction” or “Transaction”)
WHEREAS, Moody Capital, other than to identify such Target(s), is not obligated to undertake any duties or to obtain or assemble any information or to render any analytical support or inputs or to spend any minimum amount of time in providing any services pursuant to this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement shall not be construed as a firm commitment by the Placement Agent to identify any Target(s) or any assurance that Placement Agent will identify any Targets to the Company; and
WHEREAS, the Company is willing to compensate Moody Capital for introducing such Target(s), as provided for herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and legal sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Moody Capital and Liberty hereby agree as follows:
| 1. | Services. The Placement Agent hereby agrees to attempt to identify Targets. The Placement Agent does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy or completeness of information, if any, provided to the Company by a Target or by the Placement Agent concerning a Target. The Company is encouraged to perform its own due diligence and analyses concerning any Target(s). The decision to consummate a Transaction with a Target as well as the aggregate consideration amount and structure shall be determined by the Company in its sole and absolute discretion. |
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Moody FA LBSR September 30, 2024
| 2. | Compensation. |
| a. | Cash Fee. In consideration for its services as a registered broker dealer acting as a placement agent related to an equity line of credit (“ELOC”) with an investor, Moody shall be entitled to a cash fee of 3.9% (“Cash Fee”) of the gross funding amount from each put notice given to the ELOC investor, such fee to be payable at each closing pursuant to the disbursement schedule provided by the ELOC investor. | |
| b. | Right of First Refusal: Moody Capital shall be granted the right of first refusal to act as the Company’s investment banker on all equity offerings of the company which they introduced but not for prior relationships, for the 24 months following the date of this Agreement. |
| 3. | Termination. This Placement Agent’s Agreement shall continue in effect for the longer of twelve months from the date written above or until such ELOC is terminated. This Placement Agent Agreement may be terminated upon thirty (30) day written notice by either party. |
| 4. | Non-Circumvent. The Company hereby irrevocably agrees not to circumvent, avoid, bypass, or obviate, directly or indirectly, the intent of this Agreement through any transaction, transfer, pledge, agreement, recapitalization, loan, lease, assignment, or otherwise. The Company (including affiliates of such parties) agrees that it will not attempt, directly or indirectly, to contact parties introduced to the Company by the Placement Agent on matters described in this Agreement or contact or negotiate with any confidential source provided by Moody, except through Moody or with the expressed written consent of Moody as to each such contact. |
The Company and any of its Board of Directors, Officers, or Employees shall not contact, deal with, or otherwise become involved in any transaction with any corporation, partnership, individual, banks, trust or lending institutions introduced by or through Moody without the permission of Moody. Any violation of this provision shall be deemed an attempt to circumvent this provision, and the Company shall be liable for damages in favor of the circumvented party.
| 5. | Independent Contractor. The Placement Agent is an independent contractor, and nothing herein shall create any partnership joint venture or employer-employee relationship. The Placement Agent shall not have the right or authority to legally bind the Company and the Placement Agent shall not represent to any third party that the Placement Agent can legally bind or otherwise obligate the Company. |
| 6. | Disclosure. Any financial or other advice, descriptive memoranda or other Documentation provided by the Placement Agent pursuant to this Placement Agent’s Agreement may not be disclosed publicly or to any third party in any manner without the prior written approval of the Placement Agent. All non-public information given to the Placement Agent by the Company or by a Target or the Placement Agent to the Company will be considered as confidential information and shall be maintained as such by the Placement Agent and by the Company, respectively, until the same becomes known to third parties or the public without release thereof by the Placement Agent or the Company, respectively. |
The Company shall provide to the Placement Agent full, complete and accurate information regarding the Company’s business, prospects, financial information, etc. shall be solely responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all disclosures regarding the Company and shall promptly advise the Placement Agent of any material changes in any information previously provided to the Placement Agent or distributed to prospective Targets.
| Moody Capital Solutions, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC | 2 |
Moody FA LBSR September 30, 2024
The Company acknowledges and agrees that Moody Capital is a full-service securities firm which may be engaged at various times, either directly or through its affiliates, in various activities including, without limitation, securities trading, investment management, financing and brokerage activities and financial Moody Capital services for companies, governments and individuals. Moody Capital recognizes its responsibility for compliance with all laws, including without limitation the federal securities laws, in connection with the activities described in the immediately preceding sentence. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Moody Capital will disclose to the Company any conflict it may have with respect to the representation of the Company or with respect to the consummation of a potential transaction, including without limitation any representation or potential representation of any potential competitor, acquiror or affiliate thereof. In addition, subject to Section 13, nothing contained in this engagement letter shall limit or restrict the right of Moody Capital or of any partner, employee, agent or representative of Moody Capital, to be a partner, director, officer, employee, agent or representative of, or to engage in, any other business, nor to limit or restrict the right of Moody Capital to render services of any kind to any other corporation, firm, individual or association except where it would be considered a conflict of interest.
| 7. | Indemnity. The Company in connection with the Placement Agent’s engagement hereby indemnifies the Placement Agent from any pending or threatened claim, or any litigation, proceeding or other action in connection with or arising out of or relating to the engagement of the Placement Agent under Placement Agent’s Agreement, provided that such indemnity shall not apply with respect to any conduct of Placement Agent that constitutes a material breach of its obligations under this agreement. |
| 8. | Placement Agent’s Representation and Warranties. The Placement Agent hereby represents and warrants that it is a broker-dealer registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended and regulations thereunder, as well as applicable state securities laws and regulations. The Placement Agent further represents and warrants that its activities in connection with this Agreement are in accordance with and in compliance with such laws and regulations. |
| 9. | Entire Agreement, etc. This Placement Agent’s Agreement sets forth the entire understanding and agreement of the Company and the Placement Agent concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes any prior communications, understandings and agreements between the parties. This Placement Agent’s Agreement may not be amended, supplemented or modified, not can any of its provisions be waived, except by a writing signed by the Company and the Placement Agent. |
| 10. | Governing Law. This Placement Agent’s Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, without regard to principles of conflicts of law provisions. This Placement Agent’s Agreement shall not be interpreted or construed with any presumption against the party which caused this Placement Agent’s Agreement to be drafted. |
| 11. | Counterparts. This Placement Agent’s Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument. |
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Moody FA LBSR September 30, 2024
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Placement Agent’s Agreement on the day and year first above written. If Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp. finds the foregoing is in accordance with its understanding with Moody Capital Solutions, Inc., kindly sign and return to Moody Capital Solutions, Inc. a counterpart hereof, whereupon this instrument along with all counterparts will become a binding agreement between Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp. and Moody Capital Solutions, Inc. Moody will remain committed to entering into this agreement provided it is executed by you on or before October 1, 2024.
ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO AS OF THE DATE FIRST ABOVE WRITTEN:
ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO AS OF THE DATE FIRST ABOVE WRITTEN:
| Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp. | Moody Capital Solutions, Inc. | |||
| By: | /s/ Patricia Madaris | By: | /s/ Richard H. Kreger | |
| Patricia Madaris | Richard H. Kreger | |||
| Chief Executive Officer | Senior Managing Director | |||
| By: | /s/ Robert Rosenstein | ||
| Robert Rosenstein President |
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Moody FA LBSR September 30, 2024
ATTACHMENT 1 AUTHORIZATION OF PAYMENT
I, Patricia Madaris on behalf of Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp., authorize the ELOC investor to pay Moody Capital Solutions directly from escrow, at closing, for any funding as instructed in section 2 of this engagement letter dated October 1, 2024. This authorization is to remain in full force and in effect unless written authorization by Moody Capital Solutions is provided to the lender/investor to revoke this agreement. Please wire the funds to the wire instruction provided in the distribution authorization.
Accepted and Agreed:
Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp.
By: |
/s/ Patricia Madaris | |
| By: | Patricia Madaris | |
| Its: | Chief Financial Officer |
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Moody FA LBSR
Exhibit A - Indemnification Provisions
This Exhibit A is a part of and is incorporated into the Proposed Offering Engagement Letter dated October 1, 2024 (the “Agreement”) between the Issuer and Moody Capital Solutions, Inc. (“Moody Capital”). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the respective meanings provided in the Agreement.
The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Moody Capital, its affiliates and each person controlling Moody Capital (within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended), and the directors, officers, agents and employees of Moody Capital, its affiliates and each such controlling person (Moody Capital, and each such entity or person. an “Indemnified Person”) from and against any losses, claims, damages, judgments, assessments, costs and other liabilities (collectively, the “Liabilities”), and shall reimburse each Indemnified Person for all fees and expenses (including the reasonable fees and expenses of one counsel for all Indemnified Persons, except as otherwise expressly provided herein) (collectively, the “Expenses”) as they are incurred by an Indemnified Person in investigating, preparing, pursuing or defending any claim, action, proceeding or investigation, whether or not any Indemnified Person is a party thereto (collectively, the “Actions”), (i) caused by, or arising out of or in connection with, any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in any offering documents prepared by the Issuer (including any amendments thereof and supplements thereto) (the “Offer Documents”) or by any omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading (other than untrue statements or alleged untrue statements in, or omissions or alleged omissions from, information relating to an Indemnified Person furnished in writing by or on behalf of such Indemnified Person expressly for use in the Offer Documents) or (ii) otherwise arising out of or in connection with advice or services rendered or to be rendered by any Indemnified Person pursuant to the Agreement, the transactions contemplated thereby or any Indemnified Person’s actions or inactions in connection with any such advice, services or transactions; provided, however, that, in the case of clause (ii) only, the Issuer shall not be responsible for any Liabilities or Expenses of any Indemnified Person that have resulted primarily from such Indemnified Person’s (x) gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct in connection with any of the advice, actions, inactions or services referred to above or (y) use of any offering materials or information concerning the Issuer in connection with the offer or sale of the Securities in the Transaction which were not authorized for such use by the Issuer and which use constitutes negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct.
Upon receipt by an Indemnified Person of actual notice of an Action against such Indemnified Person with respect to which indemnity may be sought under the Agreement, such Indemnified Person shall promptly notify the Issuer in writing; provided that failure by any Indemnified Person so to notify the Issuer shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which the Issuer may have on account of this indemnity or otherwise to such Indemnified Person, except to the extent the Issuer shall have been prejudiced by such failure. The Issuer shall, if requested by Moody Capital, assume the defense of any such Action including the employment of counsel reasonably satisfactory to Moody Capital, which counsel may also be counsel to the Issuer. Any Indemnified Person shall have the right to employ separate counsel in any such action and participate in the defense thereof, but the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be at the expense of such Indemnified Person unless: (i) the Issuer has failed promptly to assume the defense and employ counsel or (ii) the named parties to any such Action (including any impeded parties) include such Indemnified Person and the Issuer, and such Indemnified Person shall have been advised in the reasonable opinion of counsel that there is an actual conflict of interest that prevents the counsel selected by the Issuer from representing both the Issuer (or another client of such counsel) and any Indemnified Person; provided that the Issuer shall not in such event be responsible hereunder for the fees and expenses of more than one firm of separate counsel for all Indemnified Persons in connection with any Action or related Actions, in addition to any local counsel. The Issuer shall not be liable for any settlement of any Action effected without its written consent (which shall not be unreasonably withheld). In addition, the Issuer shall not, without the prior written consent of Moody Capital (which shall not be unreasonably withheld), settle, compromise or consent to the entry of any judgment in or otherwise seek to terminate any pending or threatened Action in respect of which indemnification or contribution may be sought hereunder (whether or not such Indemnified Person is a party thereto) unless such settlement, compromise, consent or termination includes an unconditional release of each Indemnified Person from all Liabilities arising out of such Action for which indemnification or contribution may be sought hereunder. The indemnification required hereby shall be made by periodic payments of the amount thereof during the course of the investigation or defense, as such expense, loss, damage or liability is incurred and is due and payable.
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Moody FA LBSR
In the event that the foregoing indemnity is unavailable to an Indemnified Person other than in accordance with the Agreement, the Issuer shall contribute to the Liabilities and Expenses paid or payable by such Indemnified Person in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect (i) the relative benefits to the Issuer, on the one hand, and to Moody Capital and any other Indemnified Person, on the other hand, of the matters contemplated by the Agreement or (ii) if the allocation provided by the immediately preceding clause is not permitted by applicable law, not only such relative benefits but also the relative fault of the Issuer, on the one hand, and Moody Capital and any other Indemnified Person, on the other hand, in connection with the matters as to which such Liabilities or Expenses relate, as well as any other relevant equitable considerations; provided that in no event shall the Issuer contribute less than the amount necessary to ensure that all Indemnified Persons, in the aggregate, are not liable for any Liabilities and Expenses in excess of the amount of fees actually received by Moody Capital pursuant to the Agreement. For purposes of this paragraph, the relative benefits to the Issuer, on the one hand, and to Moody Capital on the other hand, of the matters contemplated by the Agreement shall be deemed to be in the same proportion as (a) the total value paid or contemplated to be paid to or received or contemplated to be received by the Issuer in the transaction or transactions that are within the scope of the Agreement, whether or not any such transaction is consummated, bears to (b) the fees paid to Moody Capital under the Agreement. Notwithstanding the above, no person guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, shall be entitled to contribution from a party who was not guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation.
The Issuer also agrees that no Indemnified Person shall have any liability (whether direct or indirect, in contract or tort or otherwise) to the Issuer for or in connection with advice or services rendered or to be rendered by any Indemnified Person pursuant to the Agreement, the transactions contemplated thereby or any Indemnified Person’s actions or inactions in connection with any such advice, services or transactions except for Liabilities (and related Expenses) of the Issuer that have resulted primarily from such Indemnified Person’s gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct in connection with any such advice, actions, inactions or services.
The reimbursement, indemnity and contribution obligations of the Issuer set forth herein shall apply to any modification of the Agreement and shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any termination of, or the completion of any Indemnified Person’s services under or in connection with, the Agreement.
ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO AS OF THE DATE FIRST ABOVE WRITTEN:
| Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp. | Moody Capital Solutions, Inc. | |||
| By: | /s/ Patricia Madaris | By: | /s/ Richard Kreger | |
Patricia Madaris |
Richard Kreger | |||
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Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the use of our report dated May 15, 2024, relating to the consolidated financial statements of Liberty Star Uranium & Metals, Corp. (the “Company”) as of and for the years ended January 31, 2024 and 2023 in Liberty Star Uranium & Metals, Corp. Registration Statement on Form S-1, which includes an explanatory paragraph relating to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the year ended January 31, 2024.
We also consent to the reference to our firm under the heading “Experts” in such Registration Statement.
| /s/ Turner, Stone & Company, L.L.P. | |
| Dallas, Texas | |
| October 4, 2024 |
