Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For
the fiscal quarters ended September 30, 2022 and 2021
(unaudited)
1.
Organization and Nature of Operations
American
Battery Technology Company (“ABTC”) is a startup company in the lithium–ion battery industry that is working to increase
the domestic US production of battery materials, such as lithium, nickel, cobalt and manganese through its engagement in the exploration
of new primary resources of battery metals, in the development and commercialization of new technologies for the extraction of these
battery metals from primary resources, and in the commercialization of an internally developed integrated process for the recycling of
lithium–ion batteries. Through this three–pronged approach ABTC is working to both increase the domestic production of these
battery materials, and to ensure that as these materials reach their end of lives that the constituent elemental battery metals are returned
to the domestic manufacturing supply chain in a closed–loop fashion.
The
Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on October 6, 2011 for the purpose of acquiring rights to mineral properties
with the eventual objective of being a producing mineral company. We have limited operating history and have not yet generated or realized
any revenues from our activities. Our principal executive offices are located at 100 Washington Street, Suite 100, Reno, NV 89503.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
During
the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2022, the Company incurred a net loss of $2.4 million and used cash of $4.0 million for operating activities.
At September 30, 2022, the Company has an accumulated deficit of $141.0 million.
The
Company believes its current cash holdings will be sufficient to meet its future working capital needs. The Company cannot give assurance
that it can increase its cash balances or limit its cash consumption and thus maintain sufficient cash balances for its planned operations.
The Company may need to raise additional capital in the future. However, the Company cannot assure that it will be able to raise additional
capital on acceptable terms, or at all. Management believes that the Company has sufficient capital and liquidity to fund its operations
for at least one year from the date of issuance of the accompanying financial statements.
These
condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset
amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
2.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
a) Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
The
condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States (“US GAAP”) and are expressed in U.S. dollars. The Company’s fiscal year end is June 30.
These
condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Oroplata Exploraciones
E Ingenieria SRL (inactive) and LithiumOre Corporation (formerly Lithortech Resources Inc) and ABTC AG, LLC. All inter–company
accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.
Certain
prior year amounts disclosed in “General and administrative” expenses on the Statements of Operations have been
reclassified to “Research and development” expense for consistency with the current year presentation. These
reclassifications have no effect on the previously reported results of operations and cash flows for the fiscal quarter ended
September 30, 2021.
AMERICAN
BATTERY TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the fiscal quarters ended September 30, 2022
and 2021
(unaudited)
2.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
b) Interim Financial Statements
These
condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the annual consolidated financial statements and
in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments, which include only normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the
Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods shown. The interim financial statements and
notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the Company’s latest Annual Report on Form 10–K for the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2022. The results of operations for such periods are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for a full year or for
any future period.
c) Use of Estimates
The
preparation of these condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date
of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company regularly evaluates
estimates and assumptions related to the fair value of stock–based compensation, recoverability of long–lived assets and
deferred income tax asset valuation allowances.
The
Company bases its estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience, and various other factors that it believes to be
reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and
liabilities and the accrual of costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results experienced by
the Company may differ materially and adversely from the Company’s estimates. To the extent there are material differences between
the estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected.
d) Loss per Share
The
Company computes net income (loss) per share in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings per Share. ASC 260 requires presentation of both basic
and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) on the face of the income statement. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income
(loss) available to common shareholders (numerator) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding (denominator) during the period.
Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method and convertible
preferred stock using the if–converted method. In computing diluted EPS, the average stock price for the period is used in determining
the number of shares assumed to be purchased from the exercise of stock awards and warrants. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential
shares if their effect is anti-dilutive.
At
September 30, 2022, the Company had 40,310,611 potentially-dilutive shares consisting of share purchase warrants exercisable into 40,210,611
common shares and 100,000 restricted share units (RSUs) equivalent to 100,000 common shares.
AMERICAN
BATTERY TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the fiscal quarters ended September 30, 2022
and 2021
(unaudited)
2.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
e) Mining Properties
Costs
of lease, exploration, carrying and retaining unproven mineral properties are expensed as incurred. The Company expenses all mineral
exploration costs as incurred as it is still in the exploration stage. If the Company identifies proven and probable reserves in its
investigation of its properties and upon development of a plan for operating a mine, it will enter the development stage and capitalize
future costs until production is established. When a property reaches the production stage, the related capitalized costs are amortized
on a units-of-production basis over the proven and probable reserves following the commencement of production. Interest expense allocable
to the cost of developing mining properties and to construct new facilities is capitalized until assets are ready for their intended
use.
To
date, the Company has not established the commercial feasibility of any exploration prospects; therefore, all exploration costs are being
expensed.
ASC
930-805, “Extractive Activities-Mining: Business Combinations” states that mineral rights consist of the legal right to explore,
extract, and retain at least a portion of the benefits from mineral deposits. Mining assets include mineral rights which are considered
tangible assets under ASC 930-805. ASC 930-805 requires that mineral rights be recognized at fair value as of the acquisition date. As
a result, the direct costs to acquire mineral rights are initially capitalized as tangible assets. Mineral rights include costs associated
with acquiring patented and unpatented mining claims.
ASC
930-805 provides that in measuring the fair value of mineral assets, an acquirer should consider both:
(a)
The value beyond proven and probable reserves (“VBPP”) to the extent that a market participant would include VBPP in determining
the fair value of the assets.
(b)
The effects of anticipated fluctuations in the future market price of minerals in a manner that is consistent with the expectations of
market participants.
AMERICAN
BATTERY TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the fiscal quarters ended September 30, 2022
and 2021
(unaudited)
2.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
f)
Research and development costs
Research
and development (“R&D”) costs are accounted for in accordance with ASC 730 - Research and Development. ASC 730-10-25
requires that all R&D costs be recognized as an expense as incurred. However, some costs associated with R&D activities that
have an alternative future use (e.g., materials, equipment, facilities) may be capitalizable.
The
Company has been awarded federal grant awards for specific R&D programs.
Under ASU No. 2021-10 – Government Assistance, the Company recognizes invoiced government funds as an offset to R&D expenditures
in the period the qualifying costs are incurred. The Company believes this best reflects the expected net expenditures associated with
these programs.
g) Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In
November 2021, FASB issued ASU No. 2021–10 “Government Assistance (Topic 832): Disclosures by Business Entities about
Government Assistance.” This ASU will improve the transparency of government assistance received by most business entities by
requiring the disclosure of: (1) the types of government assistance received; (2) the accounting for such assistance; and (3) the
effect of the assistance on a business entity’s financial statements. ASU No. 2021–10 is effective for financial
statements issued for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021, with early application permitted. This ASU is applicable to
the Company’s fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022.
3.
Property and Equipment
Schedule of Property and Equipment
| |
Land | | |
Building | | |
Equipment | | |
Total | |
Cost: | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Balance, June 30, 2022 | |
$ | 6,728,838 | | |
$ | 10,798,780 | | |
$ | 1,414,317 | | |
$ | 18,941,935 | |
Additions | |
| – | | |
| – | | |
| 311,614 | | |
| 311,614 | |
Construction in process | |
| – | | |
| 800,402 | | |
| – | | |
| 800,402 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Balance, September 30, 2022 | |
$ | 6,728,838 | | |
$ | 11,599,182 | | |
$ | 1,725,931 | | |
$ | 20,053,951 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Accumulated Depreciation: | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Balance, June 30, 2022 | |
$ | – | | |
$ | – | | |
$ | 65,040 | | |
$ | 65,040 | |
Additions | |
| – | | |
| – | | |
| 13,014 | | |
| 13,014 | |
Balance, September 30, 2022 | |
$ | – | | |
$ | – | | |
$ | 78,054 | | |
$ | 78,054 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Carrying Amounts: | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Balance, June 30, 2022 | |
$ | 6,728,838 | | |
$ | 10,798,780 | | |
$ | 1,349,277 | | |
$ | 18,876,895 | |
Balance, September 30, 2022 | |
$ | 6,728,838 | | |
$ | 11,599,182 | | |
$ | 1,647,877 | | |
$ | 19,975,897 | |
The
building and equipment expenditures are currently under construction and are not available for use.
In
February 2021, the Company entered into an agreement to purchase land with a fair value of $85,000 located in Tonopah, NV in exchange
for an agreed-upon number of common shares though the transaction had not cleared escrow. In September 2021, the Company later issued
the shares whereby the stock price had increased. To correct the carrying value, the Company recognized impairment expense of $186,779
that is recognized in general and administrative expenses for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2021.
4.
Mining Properties
During
the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2022, the Company exercised its option to purchase unpatented mining claims in Tonopah, NV for $8.0 million.
Payment for the claims was due in two equal installments.
As of September 30, 2022, the Company has made one of two installments of $4.0 million, paid
in cash. The Company has included the remaining installment of $4.0 million in
accrued liabilities at September 30, 2022 and it is due for payment in October 2022.
AMERICAN
BATTERY TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the fiscal quarters ended September 30, 2022
and 2021
(unaudited)
5.
Intangible Assets
Schedule of Intangible Assets
| |
Water Rights | |
| |
| |
Balance, June 30, 2022 | |
$ | 3,851,899 | |
Additions | |
| – | |
Disposals | |
| – | |
Balance, September 30, 2022 | |
$ | 3,851,899 | |
To
date, the Company has purchased water rights in the City of Fernley, Nevada for approximately $3.9 million. The water rights will be
used to ensure the Company’s lithium-ion battery recycling plant will have adequate water to operate at full capacity once construction
is complete. The water rights are treated in accordance with ASC 350, Intangible Assets, and have an unlimited useful life upon assignment
to a property through use of a will-serve, which has no expiration date.
The
Company evaluates noteworthy events for necessary adjustment to the carrying value of intangible assets, on a quarterly basis. The Company
did not recognize any impairment on its intangible assets for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2022 and 2021.
6.
Related Party Transactions
The
Company recorded no related party transactions during the fiscal quarters ended September 30, 2022 and 2021. At June 30, 2022 and September 30, 2022, the Company did not have any related party assets or liabilities.
7.
Leases
A
lease provides the lessee the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period in exchange for consideration. Operating lease
right–of–use assets (“RoU assets”) are presented within the asset section of the Company’s Consolidated
Balance Sheets, while lease liabilities are included within the liability section of the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets
as of June 30, 2022 and September 30, 2022.
RoU
assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and operating lease liabilities represent the
Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception.
RoU assets and liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease
term. Most operating leases contain renewal options that provide for rent increases based on prevailing market conditions. The terms
used to calculate the RoU assets for certain properties include the renewal options that the Company is reasonably certain to exercise.
AMERICAN
BATTERY TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the fiscal quarters ended September 30, 2022
and 2021
(unaudited)
7.
Leases (continued)
The
discount rate used to determine the commencement date present value of lease payments is the interest rate implicit in the lease, or
when that is not readily determinable, the Company estimates a rate of 8.0% for the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2022 based on historical
lending agreements. RoU assets include any lease payments required to be made prior to commencement and exclude lease incentives. Both
RoU assets and lease liabilities exclude variable payments not based on an index or rate, which are treated as period costs. The Company’s
lease agreements do not contain significant residual value guarantees, restrictions, or covenants.
The
Company occupies office facilities under lease agreements that expire at various dates. The Company does not have any significant finance
leases. Total operating lease costs for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were $54,625 and $32,470, respectively.
As
of September 30, 2022, short term lease liabilities of $107,691 are included in “Accounts payable and accrued expenses” on
the consolidated balance sheets. The table below presents total operating lease RoU assets and lease liabilities at:
Schedule of Operating Lease ROU Assets and Lease Liabilities
| |
September 30, 2022 | | |
June 30, 2022 | |
Operating lease right–of–use asset | |
$ | 218,940 | | |
$ | 244,203 | |
Operating lease liabilities | |
$ | 254,616 | | |
$ | 274,794 | |
The
table below presents the maturities of operating lease liabilities as of September 30, 2022:
Schedule of Maturity of Operating Lease Liabilities
| |
| 1 | |
September 30, 2023 | |
$ | 124,317 | |
September 30, 2024 | |
| 132,247 | |
September 30, 2025 | |
| 22,158 | |
Total lease payments | |
| 278,722 | |
Less: discount | |
| (24,106 | ) |
| |
| | |
Total operating lease liabilities | |
$ | 254,616 | |
The
table below presents the weighted average remaining lease term for operating leases and weighted average discount rate used in calculating
operating lease right–of–use asset as of September 30, 2022.
Schedule of Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term for Operating Leases and Weighted Average Discount Rate
Weighted average lease term (years) | |
| 2.1 | |
Weighted average discount rate | |
| 8.0 | % |
AMERICAN
BATTERY TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the fiscal quarters ended September 30, 2022
and 2021
(unaudited)
8.
Stockholders’ Equity
The
Company’s authorized common stock consists of 1,200,000,000 shares of common stock, with par value of $0.001.
Series
A Preferred Stock
The
Company has 500,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock authorized with a par value of $0.001. The shares allow the holder to vote 1,000
shares for each share of Series A stock in any vote of the shareholders of the Company and the Board is authorized to issue such preferred
stock as is necessary.
On
January 27, 2022, the Company redeemed all outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock.
Series
B Preferred Stock
The
Company has 2,000,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock authorized with a par value of $10.00. The Company had Series B Preferred Stock
issued and outstanding of nil at June 30, 2022 and September 30, 2022.
Series
C Preferred Stock
The
Company has 2,000,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock authorized with a par value of $10.00. The Company had Series C Preferred Stock
issued and outstanding of nil at June 30, 2022 and September 30, 2022.
On
December 18, 2020, the Company issued 48.29 units of Series C Preferred Stock (241,450 shares of Series C preferred stock) at $50,000
per unit for proceeds of $2,414,500. Each unit is comprised of 5,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock (each share of Series C Preferred
Stock is convertible into 80 shares of common stock) and a warrant to purchase 400,000 common shares of the Company at $0.25 per share
until March 31, 2023. Each holder is entitled to receive a non–cumulative dividend at an 8% rate per share, per annum. The dividend
shall be payable at the Company’s option either in cash or in common shares of the Company. If paid in common shares, the Company
shall issue the number of common shares equal to the dividend amount divided by the stated value and then multiplied by eighty.
In
addition, on December 18, 2020, the Company issued 8 units of Series C Preferred Stock (40,000 shares of Series C preferred stock) with
a fair value of $400,000 for the conversion of $381,622 of note payable and $18,378 of accrued interest.
During
the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2021, the Series C Preferred Stockholders converted 167,500 shares of Series C Preferred Stock (par value
of $1,675,000 to 13,400,000 shares of common stock.
On
February 2, 2022, the Company issued a Mandatory Conversion Notice to the remaining Series C Preferred stockholders. The notice converts
all outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock to common stock at a conversion ratio of 80 shares of common stock for each share
of Series C Preferred Stock.
AMERICAN
BATTERY TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the fiscal quarters ended September 30, 2022
and 2021
(unaudited)
8.
Stockholders’ Equity (continued)
Common
Stock
Three
months ended September 30, 2022
As
of September 30, 2022, the Company is due to issue approximately 170,008 common
shares with a fair value of $98,605
at September 30, 2022 for professional services. Of the amount, 19,879
common shares with a fair value of $11,530
are issuable to the Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
Three
months ended September 30, 2021
During
the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2021, the Company issued 13,400,000 common shares pursuant to the conversion of
167,500 shares of Series C Preferred Stock at a conversion ratio of 80 shares of common stock for each share of
Series C Preferred Stock.
During
the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2021, the Company issued 25,389,611 units for proceeds of $39,100,001 pursuant to a private
placement issuance at $1.54 per share. Each unit is comprised of one common share of the Company and one share purchase warrant,
where each share purchase warrant is exercisable into one common share of the Company at $1.75 per share for a period of five years
from the issuance date. As part of the financing, the Company paid $2,161,350 of share issuance costs and issued 1,955,000 warrants
as a commission fee, which are exercisable at $1.54 per common share for a period of three years from the date of the issuance.
The fair value of the commission warrants was $2,699,039 and was determined based on the Black–Scholes option pricing model
assuming volatility of 166%, risk–free rate of 0.56%, expected life of three years, and no expected forfeitures or dividends.
During
the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2021, the Company issued 4,500,000 common shares pursuant the exercise of 5,000,000 share
purchase warrants for proceeds of $337,500, of which 250,000 share purchase warrants, pursuant an aggregate cash exercise price
of $18,750, exercised during the quarter ended June 30, 2021.
During
the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2021, the Company issued 1,125,216 common shares for the cashless exercise of 1,300,000 share
purchase warrants, of which 677,300 common shares pursuant to the cashless exercise of 800,000 share purchase warrants,
exercised during the quarter ended June 30, 2021.
During
the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2021, the Company issued 9,085,731 common shares for services with a fair value of $14,218,206, including 6,024,040 common
shares with a fair value of $9,476,540 to officers and directors. As of September 30, 2021, the Company is due to issue 2,019,527 shares
of common stock with a fair value of $3,080,000 for professional services, of which 2,000,000 common shares with a fair
value of $3,050,000 as board compensation to two board members of the Company, at the time.
On
April 2, 2021, the Company entered into a purchase agreement with Tysadco Partners LLC, a Delaware limited company (“Tysadco”).
Pursuant to the agreement, Tysadco committed to purchase up to $75,000,000 worth of the Company’s common stock over a
period of 24 months. The Company shall have the right, but not the obligation, to direct Tysadco to buy the lesser of $10,000,000 in
common stock or 200% of the average shares traded for the five days prior to the closing request date, at a purchase price of 95% of
the of the median share price during the five trading days, commencing on the first trading day following delivery and clearing of the
delivered shares, with a minimum request of $25,000. During the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2021, the Company issued 3,000,000 common
shares for proceeds of $3,988,005.
AMERICAN
BATTERY TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the fiscal quarters ended September 30, 2022
and 2021
(unaudited)
9.
Share Purchase Warrants
Schedule of Share Purchase Warrants Activity
| |
Number of Warrants | | |
Weighted Average Exercise Price | |
| |
| | |
| |
Balance, June 30, 2022 | |
| 40,210,611 | | |
$ | 1.21 | |
Issued | |
| – | | |
$ | – | |
Exercised | |
| – | | |
$ | – | |
Expired | |
| – | | |
$ | – | |
Balance, September 30, 2022 | |
| 40,210,611 | | |
$ | 1.21 | |
Additional
information regarding share purchase warrants as of September 30, 2022, is as follows:
Schedule of Additional Information Regarding Share Purchase Warrants
| |
Outstanding and Exercisable | |
Range of Exercise Prices | |
Number of Warrants | | |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years) | |
| |
| | |
| |
0.08 | |
| 11,250,000 | | |
| 2.1 | |
0.25 | |
| 1,616,000 | | |
| 1.3 | |
1.54 | |
| 1,955,000 | | |
| 2.0 | |
1.75 | |
| 25,389,611 | | |
| 4.0 | |
| |
| 40,210,611 | | |
| 3.3 | |
10.
Restricted Share Units
Under the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (“the Plan”), the Company
is authorized to issue up to 60,000,000 shares to employees and non-employees of the Company. At June 30, 2022 and September 30, 2022,
the Company has outstanding, unvested, restricted share units (“RSUs”) of 100,000 and 100,000, respectively.
Certain
key employees have been granted time-based, performance-based RSUs. The time-based restricted
share units generally vest on a graded vesting schedule over four years and are converted into one share of common stock per RSU upon
vesting.
During
the fiscal quarters ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 the Company did not grant any RSUs.
The Company recognized
stock-based compensation expense using acceptable methods under ASC 718. During
the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2022, the Company recognized stock-based compensation to employees of $96,061. The
Company did not recognize stock-based compensation related to RSUs for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2021.
11.
Commitments and Contingencies
From
time to time, the Company may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings, which arise in the ordinary course of business.
Litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may
harm business. Management is currently not aware of any such legal proceedings or claims that could have, individually or in the aggregate,
a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or operating results.
AMERICAN
BATTERY TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the fiscal quarters ended September 30, 2022
and 2021
(unaudited)
11.
Commitments and Contingencies (Continued)
Operating
Leases
We
lease our principal office location in Reno, Nevada. We also lease two adjacent lab spaces in the University of Nevada, Reno on short
term leases. The principal office location lease expires on November 30, 2024 and the lab leases expire on March 15, 2023. Consistent
with the guidance in ASC 842, we have recorded the principal office lease in our consolidated balance sheet as an operating lease. For
further information on operating lease commitments, refer to Note 6 – Leases.
Financial
Assurance:
Nevada
and other states, as well as federal regulations governing mining operations on federal land, require financial assurance to be
provided for the estimated costs of mine reclamation and closure, including groundwater quality protection programs. ABTC has
satisfied financial assurance requirements using a combination of cash bonds and surety bonds. The amount of financial assurance
ABTC is required to provide will vary with changes in laws, regulations, reclamation and closure requirements, and cost estimates.
At September 30, 2022, ABTC’s financial assurance obligations associated with U.S. mine closure and reclamation/restoration
cost estimates totaled approximately $20,000,
for which the Company is legally required to satisfy its financial assurance obligations for its mining properties in Tonopah,
Nevada. The Company was previously released of a majority of its liability in the Railroad Valley region of Nevada.
12.
Subsequent Events
On
October 13, 2022, the Company completed the previously disclosed acquisition
of the rights to 305 unpatented lode claims in the Tonopah Flats Lithium Project from 1317038 Nevada Ltd. Payment for the claims were
due in two equal installments, with the first $4.0 million cash payment made on July 21, 2022. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company
had the option to pay each installment in cash or common stock. The Company elected to pay the second installment of $4.0 million in cash.
On
October 18, 2022 the Company granted 26.5 million RSUs to employees of the Company under the 2021 Equity Retention Plan. These RSUs have
a value on grant date of $13.3 million, including 10.0 million RSUs with a value on grant date of $5.0 million to current officers of
the Company. These RSU awards generally vest over a four-year service period.
On October 27, 2022 and November 10, 2022, the Company issued put notices
under the Tysadco Partners LLC purchase agreement for a total of 2,500,000 shares. The total proceeds received by the Company will be
determined at the conclusion of the valuation period as defined in the agreement.
The
Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date the financial statements were available to be issued and has not identified
any additional subsequent events requiring adjustments to, or disclosures in the accompanying condensed financial statements.