Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Statements
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Our unaudited condensed financial statements are stated in United States Dollars (US$) and are prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed financial statements and the related notes that appear elsewhere in this quarterly report. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates and beliefs. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed below and elsewhere in this quarterly report, particularly in the section entitled "Risk Factors" of this quarterly report.
In this quarterly report, unless otherwise specified, all dollar amounts are expressed in United States dollars. All references to "CDN$" refer to Canadian dollars and all references to "common shares" refer to the common shares in our capital stock.
As used in this quarterly report, the terms "we", "us", "our" and "Company" mean Company and/or our subsidiaries, unless otherwise indicated.
Overview
Enertopia Corp. was formed on November 24, 2004 under the laws of the State of Nevada and commenced operations on November 24, 2004.
Enertopia is focused on building shareholder value through a combination of our Nevada Lithium claims and intellectual property & patents in the green technology space.
The address of our principal executive office is #7 1873 Spall Road, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 4R2. Our telephone number is (250) 870-2219. Our current location provides adequate office space for our purposes at this stage of our development.
Due to the implementation of British Columbia Instrument 51-509 on September 30, 2008 by the British Columbia Securities Commission, we have been deemed to be a British Columbia based reporting issuer. As such, we are required to file certain information and documents at www.sedar.com.
Our Current Business
Enertopia is engaged in the business of Lithium exploration at their Nevada claims, along with holding intellectual property & non provisional pending patents in the green technology space.
Mineral Property
West Tonopah Lithium
On February 25, 2022, the Company had 88 unpatented mineral lode claims in Esmeralda County, NV staked covering approximately 1,818 acres of land administrated by the BLM. The property is in good standing until September 3, 2025. Estimated respective yearly holding fees to the BLM $17,600 and $1,068 to Esmeralda County NV.
Enertopia Claim name
State or Federal Agency
Claim number from
Claim number to
MS 1-88
BLM
NV 105296951
NV 105297038
MS 1-88
Esmeralda County, NV
230856
230943
The Company completed its maiden drill program in June 2022, a second phase drill program April 2023 and a 43-101 Technical Report was filed in November 2023. Further information can be found at www.enertopia.com.
TECHNOLOGY
NON PROVISIONAL PATENTS AND ISSUED PATENTS
On November 4, 2021, the Company announced the provisional patent filing known as Energy Management System, this was subsequently filed as a non-provisional patent on November 2, 2022. United States Patent Trademark Office (USPTO) has notified the Company that patent number 12149091 was issued on November 19, 2024.
On May 23, 2022 the Company announced the filing of Non provisional patent #1, known as the Enertopia Solar Booster TM. The Enertopia Solar Booster captures heat from the solar panels, increasing PV output enhancing production and increasing the lifetime of the PV panels. On January 19, 2024 the Company announced that the USPTO had declined our Non provisional patent application and the Company has determined not to pursue the application.
On May 23, 2022 the Company announced the filing of Non provisional patent #2, known as Enertopia Heat ExtractorTM Heat Extractor Technology can be used behind the PV panels or in a glazed format on their own to create liquid temperatures to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. The United States Patent Trademark Office (USPTO) has notified the Company that patent number 12224704 was issued on February 11, 2025.
On August 15, 2022 the Company announced the filing of Non provisional patent #3, known as Enertopia Rainmaker TM By cooling the backside of the PV panels below the dew point the atmospheric moisture condenses on the back side of the panel and drips as rain into the tray collecting the water. The United States Patent Trademark Office (USPTO) (Water Producing System for a Liquid Transfer Mat) has notified the Company patent number 12231085 was issued of February 18, 2025.
Summary
The continuation of our business is dependent upon obtaining further financing, a successful program of development, and, finally, achieving a profitable level of operations. The issuance of additional equity securities by us could result in a significant dilution in the equity interests of our current stockholders. Obtaining commercial loans, assuming those loans would be available, will increase our liabilities and future cash commitments.
There are no assurances that we will be able to obtain further funds required for our continued operations. As noted herein, we are pursuing various financing alternatives to meet our immediate and long-term financial requirements. 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 obtain the additional financing on a timely basis, we will be unable to conduct our operations as planned, and we will not be able to meet our other obligations as they become due. In such event, we will be forced to scale down or perhaps even cease our operations. There is significant uncertainty as to whether we can obtain additional financing.
The Company held its AGM on May 17, 2024. On May 21, 2024 the Company reported on form 8-K that all resolutions were passed, which included a resolution for the Directors to consolidate the shares of the company, the Directors agreed on a 1-20 consolidation. The Effective date was January 10, 2025.
Employees
We primarily used the services of sub-contractors and consultants for our intended business operations. Our technical consultant is Mr. McAllister, our president, CEO and a director.
On November 30, 2007, Mr. McAllister was appointed as our President and on April 14, 2008 he was appointed as a director. On May 1, 2022, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with President of the Company for $9,500 per month plus goods and services tax ("GST") on a continuing basis. On July 1, 2024, Mr. McAllister voluntarily suspended and terminated accrual of these consulting fees.
The Company has a consulting agreement with the CFO of the Company Mr. Allan Spissinger for corporate administration and consulting services for $7,500 per quarter plus goods and services tax ("GST") on a continuing basis.
We do not expect any material changes in the number of employees over the next 12 month period. We do and will continue to outsource contract employment as needed.
Research and Development
We have incurred $621,345 in research and development expenditures over the last two fiscal years and $61,686 during the six months ended February 28, 2025.
Competition
There is strong competition relating to all aspects of the resource and technology sectors. We actively compete for capital, skilled personnel, market share, and in all other aspects of our operations with a substantial number of other organizations. These organizations include small development stage companies like our own, and large, established companies, many of which have greater technical and financial resources than our company.
Compliance with Government Regulation
The exploration and development of mineral properties is subject to various United States federal, state and local and foreign governmental regulations. We may from time to time, be required to obtain licenses and permits from various governmental authorities in regards to the exploration of our property interests.
Purchase of Significant Acquisition
Not applicable
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no significant off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to stockholders.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our financial statements and accompanying notes are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles used in the United States of America. Preparing financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses. These estimates and assumptions are affected by management's application of accounting policies. We believe that understanding the basis and nature of the estimates and assumptions involved with the following aspects of our financial statements is critical to an understanding of our financials.
Mineral Properties
Acquisition costs of mineral rights are initially capitalized as incurred while exploration and pre-extraction expenditures are expensed as incurred until such time proven or probable reserves are established for that project. Acquisition costs include cash consideration and the fair market value of shares issued on the acquisition of mineral properties.
Expenditures relating to exploration activities are expensed as incurred and expenditures relating to pre-extraction activities are expensed as incurred until such time proven or probable reserves are established for that project, after which subsequent expenditures relating to development activities for that particular project are capitalized as incurred.
Where proven and probable reserves have been established, the project's capitalized expenditures are depleted over proven and probable reserves using the units-of-production method upon commencement of production. Where proven and probable reserves have not been established, the project's capitalized expenditures are depleted over the estimated extraction life using the straight-line method upon commencement of extraction. The Company has not established proven or probable reserves for any of its projects.
The carrying values of the mineral rights are assessed for impairment by management on a quarterly basis and as required whenever indicators of impairment exist. An impairment loss is recognized if it is determined that the carrying value is not recoverable and exceeds fair value.
Long-Lived Assets Impairment
In accordance with ASC 360, "Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long Lived Assets", the carrying value of long lived assets are tested for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying amount may not be recoverable. The Company recognizes impairment when the sum of the expected undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset. Impairment losses, if any, are measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its estimated fair value.
Going Concern
We have suffered recurring losses from operations. The continuation of our Company as a going concern is dependent upon our Company attaining and maintaining profitable operations and/or raising additional capital. The financial statements do not include any adjustment relating to the recovery and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should our Company discontinue operations.
The continuation of our business is dependent upon us raising additional financial support and/or attaining and maintaining profitable levels of internally generated revenue. The issuance of additional equity securities by us could result in a significant dilution in the equity interests of our current stockholders. Obtaining commercial loans, assuming those loans would be available, will increase our liabilities and future cash commitments.
Results of Operations
The following summary of our results of operations should be read in conjunction with our financial statements for the quarter ended February 28, 2025, which are included herein.
Our operating results for the three months ended February 28, 2025 and February 29 2024, and the changes between those periods for the respective items are summarized as follows:
Three Months Ended
February 28, February 29,
2025 2024 Change
Revenue (cost recovery) $ - $ - $ -
General and administrative 20,798 17,335 (3,463 )
Investor relations 4,129 7,923 3,794
Consulting fees 18,857 41,847 22,990
Fees and dues 8,891 10,712 1,821
Exploration expenses 5,473 4,712 (761 )
Research and development 38,738 20,495 (18,243 )
Professional fees 20,293 27,264 6,971
Other expenses (income) (1,652 ) 17,080 18,732
Net loss (income) $ 115,527 $ 147,368 $ 31,841
Our financial statements report no revenue for the three months ended February 28, 2025, and February 29, 2024. Our financial statements report a net loss of $115,527 for the three-month period ended February 28, 2025, compared to a net loss of $147,368 for the three-month period ended February 29, 2024. Our net loss decreased by $31,841 for the three-month period ended February 28, 2025 primarily due to the increase in research and development of $18,243, a reduction in consulting fees of $22,990 and increase in other income, which consisted of foreign exchange gains. The increase in research and development primarily consisted of work performed supporting our patent filing claims. Our operating costs were lower by $13,109 for February 28, 2025, compared to February 29, 2024 primarily from cost containment measures offset by increases in costs for patent filings.
Our operating results for the six months ended February 28, 2025 and February 29 2024, and the changes between those periods for the respective items are summarized as follows:
SIX MONTHS ENDED
February 28, February 29,
2025 2024 Change
Revenue $ - $ - $ -
General and administrative 39,404 35,036 (4,368 )
Investor relations 7,253 17,869 10,616
Consulting fees 35,568 90,058 54,490
Fees and dues 21,485 11,150 (10,335 )
Exploration expenses 13,963 50,364 36,401
Research and development 61,686 108,795 47,109
Professional fees 30,844 68,387 37,543
Other expenses (income) (11,546 ) 175,457 187,003
Net loss (income) $ 198,657 $ 557,116 $ 358,459
Our financial statements report no revenue for the six months ended February 28, 2025, and February 29, 2024. Our financial statements report a net loss of $198,657 for the six month period ended February 28, 2025, compared to a net loss of $557,116 for the six month period ended February 29, 2024. Our net loss decreased by $358,459 for the six month period ended February 28, 2025 primarily due to cost containment measures and focus on our research and development work supporting our patent filings. Other income primarily consisted of non-cash unrealized gain of $377,803 on mark to market and realized losses on disposition of $352,239 on marketable securities. The decrease in exploration expenses primarily consisted of reporting work performed in the prior year on technical reporting that was not performed in the current period. Our operating costs were lower by $171,456 for February 28, 2025, compared to February 29, 2024 primarily from cost containment measures and focusing our expenses on supporting our patent filings.
Liquidity and Financial Condition
Working Capital February 28, August 31,
2025 2024
Current assets $ 100,107 $ 332,130
Current liabilities 282,667 316,032
Working capital (deficit) $ (182,560 ) $ 16,098
As at February 28, 2025, we had $282,667 in current liabilities, which is lower by $33,365 when compared to current liabilities as at August 31, 2024.
February 28, February 29,
Cash Flows 2025 2024
Cash flows used in operating activities $ (195,628 ) $ (373,224 )
Cash flows from investing activities 75,947 381,334
Net (decrease) increase in cash during year $ (119,681 ) $ 8,110
Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities was $195,628 in the six months ended February 28, 2025 compared with net cash used in operating activities of $373,224 in the same period in 2024.
Investing Activities
Net cash provided by investing activities was $75,947 and $381,334 in the six months ended February 28, 2025 and February 29, 2024, respectively.
Financing Activities
The Company had no financing activities in the six months ended February 28, 2025 and February 29, 2024.
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