Cornish Metals Inc V.CUSN

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Cornish Metals Inc. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND MD&A ENDING 30 APRIL 2021

24/06/2021 7:00am

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Cornish Metals Inc.

24 June 2021

CORNISH METALS RELEASES FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FOR THE THREE MONTHSING 30 APRIL 2021

June 24, 2021

Cornish Metals Inc. (TSX-V/AIM: CUSN) ("Cornish Metals" or the "Company"), a mineral exploration and development company focused on its projects in Cornwall, United Kingdom, is pleased to announce that it has released its interim financial statements and management, discussion and analysis ("MD&A") for the three months ended 30 April 2021. The reports are available under the Company's profile on SEDAR ( www.sedar.com ) and on the Company's website ( www.cornishmetals.com ).

Highlights for the three months ended April 30, 2021 and for the period ending June 23, 2021

-- Completion of listing and concurrent financing on AIM in February 2021 raising gross proceeds of GBP8.2 million ($14.4 million based on closest available exchange rate) to advance the United Downs exploration project and for general working capital purposes;

-- Conversion of Osisko loan note in February 2021 into two royalty agreements over mineral properties in Cornwall with an accompanying simplified and reduced security package;

-- Agreements reached for the leasing of additional mineral rights at the South Crofty tin project and surface land surrounding the New Roskear Shaft, and binding heads of terms agreed for the disposal of waste material derived from the dewatering of the South Crofty mine;

-- Commencement of phased exploration program at the United Downs exploration project in April 2021 to initially delineate further the known mineralized structures and conduct in-fill drilling;

-- Increases in Indicated Resource and Inferred Resource by 10.2% and 129.8%, respectively, for the Lower Mine in updated Mineral Resource Estimate for South Crofty mine published in June 2021 (see news release dated June 9, 2021); and

  -- Financing options continue to be considered to progress the South Crofty tin project. 

Richard Williams, CEO of Cornish Metals, stated, "I am delighted with what the Company has achieved in the last few months - a highly successful listing on AIM which surpassed our expectations, the conversion of the Osisko loan note into two royalties which endorsed the quality of the Company's projects in Cornwall, a substantial increase in mineral resource for South Crofty and the commencement of the exploration programme at United Downs. I look forward to reporting imminently on the initial results of that exploration programme once the assays from the first few drill holes have been assessed.

"Longer term, we are continuing to assess various financing options to progress South Crofty which remains a key strategic asset for the Company. South Crofty could potentially play a pivotal role in securing a domestic and sustainable source of battery metals as the UK transitions to a low carbon economy."

Key financial metrics for the first quarter

  Three months ended (Expressed in Canadian dollars) 30 April 2021 30 April 2020 -------------- -------------- Total operating expenses 894,549 401,968 -------------- -------------- Loss for the period 1,301,049 398,893 -------------- -------------- Net cash used in operating activities 908,981 291,073 -------------- -------------- Net cash used in investing activities 762,856 526,047 -------------- -------------- Net cash provided by financing activities 13,226,816 1,119,335 -------------- -------------- Cash at end of the financial period 11,511,900 1,609,018 -------------- -------------- 

Outlook

The proceeds from the recently completed AIM listing are to be used to conduct a drill program at the United Downs exploration project, to conduct initial field work on other high priority exploration targets within transport distance of South Crofty, and for general working capital purposes . Management believes that, subject to drilling success, the proceeds from the AIM listing will result in the Company being fully funded to the completion of a maiden JORC resource at the United Downs exploration project.

Within 12 to 18 months of the date of the AIM listing, the Company plans to:

-- Commence an 18 month 9,100 meter initial drilling program at United Downs to advance the project to Inferred Mineral Resource definition, fully funded from the proceeds arising from the AIM listing;

-- Test three lodes with a 1,000 meter of strike length to a depth of 500 meter in the initial phase. Management believes there are up to seven further mineralized lode structures with a total resource potential of between four million tons and ten million tons;

-- Subject to the outcome of the initial drilling program, undertake a subsequent in-fill drilling program at United Downs to advance the project to a feasibility study within three years; and

-- Evaluate other near-surface, high potential, exploration targets within transport distance of the planned processing plant site.

In the longer term, the Company intends to develop the South Crofty tin project as and when economic conditions and cashflows are supportive .

ABOUT CORNISH METALS

Cornish Metals completed the acquisition of the South Crofty tin and United Downs copper / tin projects, plus additional mineral rights located in Cornwall, UK, in July 2016 (see Company news release dated July 12, 2016 ). The additional mineral rights cover an area of approximately 15,000 hectares and are distributed throughout Cornwall. Some of these mineral rights cover old mines that were historically worked for copper, tin, zinc, and tungsten.

For additional information please contact:

In North America:

Irene Dorsman at [phone] or by e-mail at [e-mail]

  SP Angel Corporate Finance LLP (Nominated Adviser & Joint Broker) Tel: [phone] Richard Morrison Charlie Bouverat Grant Barker Hannam & Partners (Joint Broker) Tel: [phone] Matthew Hasson Andrew Chubb Ernest Bell Blytheweigh (Financial PR/IR-London) Tel: [phone] Tim Blythe [e-mail] Megan Ray [e-mail] 

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

"Richard D. Williams"

Richard D. Williams, P.Geo

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release .

Caution regarding forward looking statements

This news release contains "forward-looking statements", including but not limited to, statements with respect to the continued listing and trading of the Common Shares on the TSX-V and AIM; and the expected commencement of future exploration programs at the United Downs and the South Crofty Mine.

Forward-looking statements, while based on management's best estimates and assumptions at the time such statements are made, are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: risks related to receipt of regulatory approvals, risks related to general economic and market conditions; risks related to the COVID-19 global pandemic and any variants of COVID-19 which may arise; risks related to the availability of financing; the timing and content of upcoming work programs; actual results of proposed exploration activities; possible variations in Mineral Resources or grade; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes, title disputes, claims and limitations on insurance coverage and other risks of the mining industry; changes in national and local government regulation of mining operations, tax rules and regulations.

Although Cornish Metals has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Cornish Metals undertakes no obligation or responsibility to update forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) Disclosure

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) 596/2014 as it forms part of UK domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 ("MAR"), and is disclosed in accordance with the Company's obligations under Article 17 of MAR.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(Unaudited - Prepared by Management)

(Expressed in Canadian dollars)

  April 30, 2021 January 31, 2021 ------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------- ----------------------------- ASSETS Current Cash $ 11,511,900 $ 353,601 Marketable securities 1,004,307 1,004,307 Receivables 71,038 23,644 Deferred financing fees - 688,839 Deferred costs on conversion of royalty option - 151,037 Prepaid expenses 226,126 41,691 12,813,371 2,263,119 Deposits 53,191 36,976 Property, plant and equipment 6,226,709 6,371,852 Exploration and evaluation assets 9,723,159 9,507,859 $ 28,816,430 $ 18,179,806 ====================================================== ============================ ============================= LIABILITIES Current Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 594,062 $ 947,124 Lease liability 4,339 20,389 598,401 967,513 Lease liability 3,800 - Debt - 5,993,803 Royalty option - 2,886,514 NSR liability 8,419,876 - 9,022,077 9,847,830 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Capital stock 53,849,099 40,737,065 Share subscriptions received in advance - 189,902 Capital contribution 2,007,665 2,007,665 Share-based payment reserve 898,008 846,212 Foreign currency translation reserve 28,526 239,028 Deficit (36,988,945) (35,687,896) 19,794,353 8,331,976 $ 28,816,430 $ 18,179,806 ====================================================== ============================ ============================= 

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(Unaudited - Prepared by Management)

(Expressed in Canadian dollars)

  Three months ended April 30, April 30, 2021 2020 -------------------------------------------- ------------------- ------------------ EXPENSES Accretion $ 15,764 $ 60,380 Advertising and promotion 52,925 49,874 Depreciation 22,109 22,388 Finance cost 3,895 4,545 Insurance 21,784 19,545 Office, miscellaneous and rent 21,883 11,159 Professional fees 412,674 49,939 Regulatory and filing fees 68,883 8,379 Share-based compensation 51,796 - Salaries, directors' fees and benefits 222,836 175,759 Total operating expenses (894,549) (401,968) Interest income 192 3,259 Foreign exchange loss (406,692) (184) Loss for the period (1,301,049) (398,893) Foreign currency translation (210,502) 34,435 Total comprehensive loss for the period $ (1,511,551) $ (364,458) ============================================ =================== ================== Basic and diluted loss per share $ (0.01) $ (0.00) Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: 248,501,072 132,773,030 ============================================ =================== ================== 

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited - Prepared by Management)

(Expressed in Canadian dollars)

  For the three months ended April 30, April 30, 2021 2020 ----------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------- ----------------------- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Loss for the period $ (1,301,049) $ (398,893) Items not involving cash: Accretion 15,764 60,380 Depreciation 22,109 22,388 Share-based compensation 51,796 - Finance cost 3,895 4,545 Foreign exchange loss 406,692 184 Changes in non-cash working capital items: Decrease (increase) in receivables (47,393) 1,858 Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses (54,245) 24,316 Decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities (6,550) (5,851) Net cash used in operating activities (908,981) (291,073) CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Acquisition of property, plant and equipment (75,671) (315,165) Acquisition of exploration and evaluation assets (670,970) (210,821) Increase in deposits (16,215) (61) Net cash used in investing activities (762,856) (526,047) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from AIM listing 14,244,206 - Proceeds from private placement financing - 1,177,500 Proceeds from warrant exercises 184,750 - Share issue costs (1,066,126) (33,971) Conversion of royalty option costs (111,730) - Lease payments (24,284) (24,194) Net cash provided by financing activities 13,226,816 1,119,335 Impact on foreign exchange on cash (396,680) 1,550 Change in cash during the period 11,158,299 303,765 Cash, beginning of the period 353,601 1,305,253 Cash, end of the period $ 11,511,900 $ 1,609,018 ================================================================= ==================== ======================= Cash paid during the period for interest $ - $ - ================================================================= ==================== ======================= 

 

  Cash paid during the period for income taxes $ - $ - ================================================================= ==================== ======================= 

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30

(Unaudited - Prepared by Management)

(Expressed in Canadian dollars)

  Share Foreign subscriptions Share-based currency Number received Capital payment translation of shares Amount in advance contribution reserve reserve Deficit Total ----------------- ------------ -------------- -------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ ----------------------- -------------- Balance at January 31, 2020 86,768,585 $ 37,271,686 $ 1,175,000 $ 2,007,665 $ 732,930 $ 149,996 $ (34,280,418) $ 7,056,859 Share issuance pursuant to private placement financing 47,050,000 2,352,500 (1,175,000) - - - - 1,177,500 Share issue costs - (21,621) - - - - - (21,621) Forfeiture of stock options - - - - (28,449) - 28,449 - Foreign currency translation - - - - - 34,435 - 34,435 Loss for the period - - - - - - (398,893) (398,893) ----------------- ------------ -------------- -------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ ----------------------- -------------- Balance at April 30, 2020 133,818,585 $ 39,602,565 $ - $ 2,007,665 $ 704,481 $ 184,431 $ (34,650,862) $ 7,848,280 ----------------- ------------ -------------- -------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ ----------------------- -------------- Balance at January $ ( 35,687,896 31, 2021 149,918,585 $ 40,737,065 $ 189,902 $ 2,007,665 $ 846,212 $ 239,028 ) $ 8,331,976 Share issuance pursuant to AIM listing 117,226,572 14,434,108 (189,902) - - - - 14,244,206 Share issue costs - (1,506,824) - - - - - (1,506,824) Warrant exercises 2,275,000 184,750 - - - - - 184,750 Share-based compensation - - - - 51,796 - - 51,796 Foreign currency translation - - - - - (210,502) - (210,502) Loss for the period - - - - - - (1,301,049) (1,301,049) ----------------- ------------ -------------- -------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ ----------------------- -------------- Balance at April 30, 2021 269,420,157 $ 53 ,849,099 $ - $ 2,007,665 $ 898,008 $ 28,526 $ (36,988,945) $19,794,353 ----------------- ------------ -------------- -------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ ----------------------- -------------- 

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