mri10q04302010.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended April 30, 2010
or
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ______________________ To ______________________
Commission file number: 333-156059
Minerco Resources, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada
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27-2636716
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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16225 Park Ten Place
Suite 500
Houston, TX 77084
(Address of principal executive offices)
(281) 994-4187
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES [X] NO [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (of for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). YES [X] NO [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer [ ] Accelerated filer [ ] Non-accelerated filer [ ] Smaller reporting company [X]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). YES [X] NO [ ]
APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS:
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. YES [ ] NO [ ]
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS
As of June 18, 2010 the registrant had 331,545,000 outstanding shares of its common stock.
Table of Contents
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
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13
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
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14
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Item 1. Legal Proceedings
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14
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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
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14
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Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
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14
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Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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14
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Item 5. Other Information
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14
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Item 6. Exhibits
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
The unaudited interim financial statements of Minerco Resources, Inc. follow. All currency references in this report are to U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
Minerco Resources, Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
April 30, 2010
(Unaudited)
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Index
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Balance Sheets
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F-1
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Statements of Expenses
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F-2
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Statements of Cash Flows
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F-3
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Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements
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F-4
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Minerco Resources, Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Balance Sheets
(unaudited)
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April 30,
2010
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July 31,
2009
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ASSETS
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Current Assets
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Cash
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$ |
85 |
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$ |
18,524 |
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Total Assets
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$ |
85 |
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$ |
18,524 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
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Current Liabilities
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
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$ |
7,900 |
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$ |
20,257 |
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Due to Officer
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14,935 |
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- |
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Total Liabilities
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22,835 |
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20,257 |
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Stockholders’ Deficit
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Common stock, $0.001 par value, 450,000,000 shares authorized, 331,545,000
shares issued and outstanding
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331,545 |
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331,545 |
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Additional paid-in capital
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(221,031 |
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(221,031 |
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Deficit accumulated during the exploration stage
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(133,264 |
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(112,247 |
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Total Stockholders’ Deficit
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(22,750 |
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(1,733 |
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit
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$ |
85 |
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$ |
18,524 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited financial statements
F-1
Minerco Resources, Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Statements of Expenses
(unaudited)
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Three Months
Ended
April 30,
2010
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Three Months
Ended April 30,
2009
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Nine Months
Ended April 30,
2010
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Nine Months
Ended
April 30,
2009
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Period from
June 21, 2007
(Date of Inception)
to April 30,
2010
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General and Administrative
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$
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2,194
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$
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7,942
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$
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31,317
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$
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35,873
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$
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113,564
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Impairment of Note Receivable
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2,700
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–
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2,700
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–
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32,700
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Loan Recovery
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–
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–
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(13,000)
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–
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(13,000)
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Net Loss
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$
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(4,894)
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$
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(7,942)
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$
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(21,017)
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$
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(35,873)
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$
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(133,264)
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Net Loss Per Common Share – Basic and Diluted
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$
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(0.00)
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$
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(0.00)
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$
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(0.00)
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$
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(0.00
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N/A
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Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding
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331,545,000
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331,545,000
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331,545,500
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328,248,297
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N/A
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited financial statements
F-2
Minerco Resources, Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
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Nine Months
Ended
April 30,
2010
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Nine Months
Ended
April 30,
2009
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Period from
June 21, 2007
(Date of Inception)
To April 30,
2010
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities
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Net loss for the period
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(21,017 |
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(35,873 |
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(133,264 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
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Impairment of notes receivable:
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2,700 |
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– |
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32,700 |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
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(12,357 |
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(13,131 |
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7,900 |
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Net Cash Used in Operating Activities
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(30,674 |
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(49,004 |
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(95,664 |
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities
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Loan to third party
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(2,700 |
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(10,000 |
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(12,700 |
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Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
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(2,700 |
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(10,000 |
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(12,700 |
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities
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Proceeds from issuance of common stock
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– |
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5,000 |
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90,514 |
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Proceeds from related party debt
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14,935 |
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– |
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14,935 |
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Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
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14,935 |
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5,000 |
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105,449 |
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Net change in cash
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(18,439 |
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(54,004 |
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85 |
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Cash, Beginning of Period
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18,524 |
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78,210 |
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– |
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Cash, End of Period
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$ |
85 |
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$ |
24,206 |
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$ |
85 |
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
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Cash paid for interest
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– |
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– |
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– |
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Cash paid for income taxes
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– |
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– |
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– |
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Non cash investing and financing activities:
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Common stock issued for note receivable
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$ |
– |
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$ |
20,000 |
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$ |
20,000 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited financial statements
F-3
Minerco Resources, Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
(unaudited)
1. Basic of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements of Minerco Resources, Inc. (“Minerco”), have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto contained in Minerco’s Annual Report filed with the SEC on Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and the results of operations for the interim periods presented have been reflected herein. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Notes to the financial statements which substantially duplicate the disclosure contained in the audited financial statements for fiscal 2009 as reported in Minerco’s Form 10-K have been omitted.
2. Going Concern
These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which implies Minerco will continue to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. As of April 30, 2010, Minerco has an accumulated deficit. Minerco is in the business of exploiting and developing natural resource properties. From inception to May 25, 2010, Minerco participated in and invested in development projects with other companies across a wide range of natural resources. On March 23rd, 2010, the Company appointed a new CEO and became a progressive developer, producer and provider of clean, renewable energy solutions in Latin America. The continuation of Minerco as a going concern is dependent upon the continued financial support from its shareholders, the ability of Minerco to obtain necessary equity financing to continue operations, and the attainment of profitable operations. These factors raise substantial doubt regarding Minerco’s ability to continue as a going concern. These 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 Minerco be unable to continue as a going concern.
On March 30, 2010, the Company effected a 6 for 1 forward stock split, increasing the issued and outstanding shares of common stock from 55,257,500 to 331,545,000 shares. All shares amounts in these financial statements have been retroactively adjusted for all periods presented to reflect this stock split.
Minerco intends to fund operations through equity financing arrangements, which may be insufficient to fund its capital expenditures, working capital and other cash requirements through April 30, 2011.
3. Loan Receivable
On March 25, 2009, Minerco issued a loan of $30,000 and on March 25, 2010, Minerco issued a loan of $2,700 to Here Enterprises Inc. The loans are unsecured, non-interest bearing, due on demand and have no specific terms of repayment. During the year ended July 31, 2009, the $30,000 loan was impaired. During the nine months ended April 30, 2010, $13,000 of the loan was recovered. As of April 30, 2010, the $2,700 promissory note was not repaid and was deemed impaired.
4. Related Party Transactions
As of April 30, 2010, the Company is indebted to its former Chief Executive Officer for a total of $14,935 (July 31, 2009 - $0) which is non-interest bearing, unsecured and due on demand.
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Minerco Resources, Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
(unaudited)
5. Subsequent Events
a)
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On March 23, 2010, Micheal Too resigned as an officer and director of the Company.
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On March 23, 2010, V. Scott Vanis was appointed our President, Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer, Secretary, Treasurer, and a member of the Board of Directors.
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On May 27, 2010, the Company entered into an agreement with ROTA INVERSIONES S.DE R.L., a Corporation formed under the laws of Honduras (the “Seller”) for the acquisition of Hydro Electric Project known as “Chiligatoro Hydro-Electric” in Honduras in Central America (the “Project”). The company will pay the Seller 9,000,000 shares of its common stock within 3 days of closing, 4,500,000 shares of its common stock within 180 days of closing and 4,500,000 shares of common stock upon the Company’s raising of $12,000,000 no later than 24 months after closing. The Company will pay the Seller a royalty of 10% of the adjusted gross revenue, derived after all applicable taxes, from the Project prior to completion of the payment of the foregoing. Further, we will pay the Seller a royalty of 20% of the adjusted gross revenue, derived after all applicable taxes, from the Project after the completion of the payout for the life of the Project, including any renewal, transfer or sale, if any, in perpetuity. “Payout” is defined as, all associated costs related to the development of the Project. If the Company is unable to obtain the financing requirements of this agreement, Seller shall have the right to terminate this agreement with full rights of rescission, and all rights, title and interest to the Project shall be transferred back to the Seller.
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On May 28, 2010, Marco Rodriquez was appointed to our board of directors.
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The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the filing date of this Form 10-Q and has determined that there were no additional subsequent events to recognize or disclose in these financial statements.
F-5
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward Looking Statements
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements relate to future events or our future financial performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology including “could”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “predict”, “potential” and the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions. Actual events or results may differ materially.
While these forward-looking statements, and any assumptions upon which they are based, are made in good faith and reflect our current judgment regarding the direction of our business, actual results will almost always vary, sometimes materially, from any estimates, predictions, projections, assumptions or other future performance suggested in this report.
Business Overview
Minerco Resources, Inc. (“Minerco”, “we”, “our” or “us”) was incorporated as a Nevada company on June 21, 2007. We have been engaged in the acquisition of interests and leases in oil and natural gas properties since our inception. We have no subsidiaries. Our common stock is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol “MINE”.
We intend to build our business by acquiring royalties or other non-operated interests in productive or soon-to-be productive oil and natural gas projects, and acquiring operated interests (in which we participate in the development and operation) in development stage oil and gas properties to generate additional revenues. Currently, we only own a royalty interest of as much as $0.02 or as little as approximately 9% of $0.02 per 1000 cubic feet of natural gas transported through the PMD-Duke Pipeline operated by Plateau Mineral Development, LLC, for as long as Plateau or its successors operates the Pipeline. To date, the construction of the PMD-Duke Pipeline is not complete, and we have not received any revenues from our royalty interest. There is no assurance that the PMD-Duke Pipeline will be completed in a timely manner, if at all. Additionally, if the PMD-Duke Pipeline is completed, there is no guarantee that it will be successfully used to transport natural gas or that it will generate a consistent revenue stream for us.
Our registration statement on Form S-1 registering an aggregate of 23,757,500 shares of our common stock became effective on February 6, 2009. The 23,757,500 shares offered for resale by the 35 selling security holders include 2,000,000 shares owned by Wisdom Resources, Inc., a company controlled by Michael Too, our former President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer, Secretary, Treasurer and sole director. We will not receive any proceeds from the resale of these shares by the selling security holders. We incurred all costs associated with the registration statement.
Uncertainties
We are a development stage company that has only recently begun operations. We have not generated any revenues from our business activities, and we do not expect to generate revenues for the foreseeable future. Since our inception, we have incurred operational losses, and we have been issued a going concern opinion by our auditors. To finance our operations, we have completed several rounds of financing and raised $90,514 through private placements of our common stock.
Our most advanced projects are at the exploration stage and there is no guarantee that any of the projects or properties in which we may acquire an interest will be successful. There is also no guarantee that any development stage oil and gas properties we acquire will contain commercially viable quantities of oil and gas. We plan to undertake exploration activities on any properties in which we acquire an interest, but further exploration beyond the scope of our planned activities will be required before we make a final evaluation regarding the economic feasibility of drilling on any of them. There is no assurance that further exploration will result in a final evaluation that commercially viable quantities of oil and gas exist on any of these properties.
We anticipate that we will require additional financing in order to complete our acquisition and exploration activities. We currently do not have sufficient financing to fully execute our business plan and there is no assurance that we will be able to obtain the necessary financing to so. Accordingly, there is uncertainty about our ability to continue to operate.
Results of Operations
Our results of operations are presented below:
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Three Months
Ended
April 30, 2010
($)
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Three Months
Ended April
30, 2009
($)
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Nine Months
Ended April
30, 2010
($)
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Nine Months
Ended April
30, 2009
($)
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Period from
June 21, 2007
(Date of Inception) to
April 30, 2010
($)
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Loan Recovery
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-
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-
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(13,000)
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-
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(13,000)
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Impairment of Note Receivable
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2,700
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2,700
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32,700
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General and Administrative Expenses
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2,194
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7,942
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31,317
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35,873
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113,564
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Net Loss
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(4,894)
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(7,942)
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(21,017)
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(35,873)
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(133,264)
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Net Loss per Share –Basic and Diluted
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(0.00)
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(0.00)
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(0.00)
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(0.00)
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N/A
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Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
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331,545,000
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331,545,000
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331,545,000
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328,248,297
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N/A
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Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended April 30, 2010
During the three months ended April 30, 2010 we incurred a net loss of $4,894, compared to a net loss of $7,942 during the same period in fiscal 2009. Our net loss per share did not change during these periods. The decrease in our net loss during the three months ended April 30, 2010 was primarily due to reduced General and Administrative Expense.
Our total operating expenses for the three months ended April 30, 2010 were $4,894, compared to operating expenses of $7,942 during the same period in fiscal 2009. Our total operating expenses during the three months ended April 30, 2010 consisted of $2,194 in general and administrative expenses and $2,700 for the impairment of a note receivable and during the three months ended April 30, 2009 consisted entirely of general and administrative expenses, and we did not incur any foreign exchange losses, management fees, rent expenses or other operating expenses.
Our general and administrative expenses consist of professional fees, transfer agent fees, investor relations expenses and general office expenses. Our professional fees include legal, accounting and auditing fees.
Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended April 30, 2010
During the three months ended April 30, 2010 we incurred a net loss of $21,017, compared to a net loss of $35,873 during the same period in fiscal 2009. Our net loss per share did not change during these periods. The decrease in our net loss during the nine months ended April 30, 2010 was primarily due to the receipt of $13,000 in the form of proceeds from loan recovery.
Our total operating expenses for the nine months ended April 30, 2010 were $34,017, compared to operating expenses of $35,873 during the same period in fiscal 2009. Our total operating expenses during the nine months ended April 30, 2010 consisted of 31,317 of general and administrative expenses and $2,700 for the impairments of a note receivable and our total operating expenses during the nine months ended April 30, 2010 consisted entirely of general and administrative expenses, and we did not incur any foreign exchange losses, management fees, rent expenses or other operating expenses.
Our general and administrative expenses consist of professional fees, transfer agent fees, investor relations expenses and general office expenses. Our professional fees include legal, accounting and auditing fees.
Results of Operations for the Period from June 21, 2007 (Date of Inception) to April 30, 2010
From our inception on June 21, 2007 to April 30, 2010 we did not generate any revenues and we incurred a net loss of $133,264. We may not generate significant revenues from our royalty interest in the PMD-Duke Pipeline or any other properties in which we acquire an interest, and we anticipate that we will incur substantial losses for the foreseeable future.
Our total operating expenses from our inception on June 21, 2007 to April 30, 2010 were $113,564, and consisted entirely of general and administrative expenses. We have not incurred any foreign exchange losses, management fees, rent expenses or other operating expenses since our inception.
Our general and administrative expenses consist of professional fees, transfer agent fees, investor relations expenses and general office expenses. Our professional fees include legal, accounting and auditing fees.
From our inception on June 21, 2007 to April 30, 2010 we also received $13,000 in the form of proceeds from loan recovery and incurred $32,700 in expenses related to the impairment of a note receivable.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of April 30, 2010 we had $85 in cash and total assets, $22,835 in total liabilities and a working capital deficit of $22,750. Our accumulated deficit from our inception on June 21, 2007 to April 30, 2010 was $133,264 and was funded primarily through equity financing.
We are dependent on funds raised through our equity financing, and since our inception on June 21, 2007 we have raised gross proceeds of $90,514 in cash from the sale of our common stock.
From our inception on June 21, 2007 to April 30, 2010 we spent net cash of $95,664 on operating activities. During the nine months ended April 30, 2010 we spent net cash of $30,674 on operating activities, compared to net cash spending of $49,004 on operating activities during the same period in fiscal 2009. The decrease in expenditures on operating activities for the nine months ended April 30, 2010 was primarily due to an increase in loan recovery for the period.
From our inception on June 21, 2007 to April 30, 2010 we spent net cash of $12,700 on investing activities, all of which was in the form of a loan to a third party. We did spend $2,700 of net cash on investing activities during the nine months ended April 30, 2010 as a loan to a third party. We did not spend net cash on investing activities during the same period in fiscal 2009.
From our inception on June 21, 2007 to April 30, 2010 we received net cash of $105,449 from financing activities, of which $90,514 were proceeds from the issuance of our common stock. During the nine months ended April 30, 2010 we did receive $14,935 net cash from financing activities, compared to net cash received of $5,000 during the same period in fiscal 2009. The increase in receipts from financing activities for the nine months ended April 30, 2010 was primarily due to a loan from our former Chief Executive Officer.
During the nine months ended April 30, 2010 our monthly cash requirements to fund our operating activities was approximately $6,424. Our cash of $85 as of April 30, 2010 is sufficient to cover our current monthly burn rate for less than one month.
We estimate our planned expenses for the next 12 months (beginning December 2009) to be approximately $1,735,000, as summarized in the table below.
Description
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Potential completion date
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Estimated Expenses
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Purchase other non-operated interests in oil and gas projects
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March 2010
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100,000
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Acquire development stage oil and gas properties
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June 2010
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420,000
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Develop and carry out preliminary exploration programs on any acquired properties
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August 2010
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900,000
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Select and retain two business development consultants
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March 2010
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60,000
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Attendance at forums
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March 2010
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20,000
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Develop a website
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February 2010
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5,000
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Professional fees (legal, accounting and auditing fees)
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12 months
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100,000
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Management and consulting fees
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12 months
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60,000
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Marketing expenses
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12 months
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30,000
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Transfer agent’s fees
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12 months
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30,000
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General and administrative expenses
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12 months
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10,000
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Total
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1,735,000
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Our general and administrative expenses for the year will consist primarily of transfer agent fees, investor relations expenses and general office expenses. The professional fees are related to our regulatory filings throughout the year.
Based on our planned expenditures, we require additional funds of approximately $1,734,915 (a total of $1,735,000 less our approximately $85 in cash as of April 30, 2010) to proceed with our business plan over the next 12 months. If we secure less than the full amount of financing that we require, we will not be able to carry out our complete business plan and we will be forced to proceed with a scaled back business plan based on our available financial resources.
We anticipate that we will incur substantial losses for the foreseeable future. Although we acquired a royalty interest in the PMD-Duke Pipeline, there is no assurance that we will receive any revenues from this interest. Meanwhile, even if we purchase other non-operated interests in oil and gas projects or carry out exploration activities on any properties we may acquire, this does not guarantee that these projects or properties will contain commercially exploitable quantities of oil and gas.
Our exploration activities will be directed by V. Scott Vanis, our President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer, Secretary, Treasurer and sole director, who will also manage our operations and supervise our other planned acquisition activities.
Future Financings
Our financial statements for the three months and nine months ended April 30, 2010 have been prepared on a going concern basis and contain an additional explanatory paragraph in Note 2 which identifies issues that raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
We have not generated any revenues, have achieved losses since our inception, and rely upon the sale of our securities to fund our operations. We may not generate any revenues from our royalty interest in the PMD-Duke Pipeline, or from any of the oil and gas projects or properties in which we acquire an interest. Accordingly, we are dependent upon obtaining outside financing to carry out our operations and pursue any acquisition and exploration activities.
Of the $1,735,000 we require for the next 12 months, we had approximately $85 in cash as of April 30, 2010. We intend to raise the balance of our cash requirements for the next 12 months (approximately $1,734,915) from private placements, shareholder loans or possibly a registered public offering (either self-underwritten or through a broker-dealer). If we are unsuccessful in raising enough money through such efforts, we may review other financing possibilities such as bank loans. At this time we do not have a commitment from any broker-dealer to provide us with financing, and there is no guarantee that any financing will be available to us or if available, on terms that will be acceptable to us. We intend to negotiate with our management and any consultants we may hire to pay parts of their salaries and fees with stock and stock options instead of cash.
If we are unable to obtain the necessary additional financing, then we plan to reduce the amounts that we spend on our acquisition and exploration activities and our general and administrative expenses so as not to exceed the amount of capital resources that are available to us. Specifically, we anticipate that we will defer drilling programs and certain acquisitions pending the receipt of additional financing. Still, if we do not secure additional financing our current cash reserves and working capital will be not be sufficient to enable us to sustain our operations and for the next 12 months, even if we do decide to scale back our operations.
Product Research and Development
We do not anticipate spending any material amounts in connection with product research and development activities during the next 12 months.
Acquisition of Plants and Equipment and Other Assets
Apart from our royalty interest in the PMD-Duke Pipeline, we do not anticipate selling or acquiring any material properties, plants or equipment during the next 12 months unless we are successful in obtaining additional financing.
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, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to stockholders.
Inflation
The amounts presented in the financial statements do not provide for the effect of inflation on our operations or financial position. The net operating losses shown would be greater than reported if the effects of inflation were reflected either by charging operations with amounts that represent replacement costs or by using other inflation adjustments.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Not applicable.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as required by Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(b) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures are effective. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended April 30, 2010 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We are not aware of any legal proceedings to which we are a party or of which our property is the subject. None of our directors, officers, affiliates, any owner of record or beneficially of more than 5% of our voting securities, or any associate of any such director, officer, affiliate or security holder are (i) a party adverse to us in any legal proceedings, or (ii) have a material interest adverse to us in any legal proceedings. We are not aware of any other legal proceedings that have been threatened against us.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
None.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit No.
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Document Description
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10.1
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Asset Purchase Agreement by and among Minerco Resources, Inc., and Rota Inversiones S.De R.L.
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31.1
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Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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32.1
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following person on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities on this 18th day of June, 2010.
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Minerco Resources, Inc.
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V. SCOTT VANIS
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V. Scott Vanis
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President, Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial
Officer, Principal Accounting Officer, Secretary,
Treasurer, and a member of the Board of Directors.
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
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Document Description
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10.1
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Asset Purchase Agreement by and among Minerco Resources, Inc., and Rota Inversiones S.De R.L.
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31.1
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Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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32.1
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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