Atacama Resources International, Inc.
Key statistics
from XBRL data in SEC filingsAI briefing
from the latest 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K eventsAtacama Resources International, Inc. is a microcap mining and technology company with no material revenue, exploring gold/copper claims in Ontario and developing a driver alertness smartphone app.
What they do
Atacama Resources International, Inc. was formed in 2013 as a mining consultant and now holds 42 claims on a 1,680-acre lease in the Kirkland Lake, Ontario region, focusing on copper, gold, and graphite exploration. It also owns Good2Drive, Inc., which developed a smartphone app that tests driver cognitive alertness for impairment. The company provides executive advisory services for microcap companies going public.
Revenue drivers
- Mining exploration — No revenue generated from mining; exploration is pre-revenue with two drill holes and core samples being assayed.
- Good2Drive app — No revenue from app sales reported; the app is under development with plans for young and commercial driver markets.
- Consulting services — Historical consulting business generated $0 revenue in 2014-2016; minimal to no activity indicated.
Recent performance
For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the company reported revenue of just $36, with total assets of $10,448 and cash of $10,421. Total liabilities were $10.4 million, resulting in negative shareholder equity of $10.4 million. Net losses widened from $282,916 in 2015 to approximately $1.5 million in 2016. Operating cash flow was negative $882,362 in 2016.
Strategy
Management plans to expand mining claims, conduct geophysical testing, core drilling, and assays to determine proven reserves. It intends to develop international marketing and sales strategies for Good2Drive. To fund operations, the company will rely on Regulation D Rule 506 offerings or private placements under Section 4(a)(2). It does not plan to purchase property or equipment or significantly change staffing.
Risks
- Going concern risk — The company has no revenue and needs additional capital to continue operations, and management cannot assure it will obtain such financing.
- Negative equity — Shareholder equity is negative $10.4 million, indicating accumulated losses exceed assets.
- Exploration uncertainty — No proven reserves have been established; mining results are uncertain and may not become commercially viable.
- Technology adoption risk — Good2Drive app has no market traction and faces competition and regulatory hurdles in impairment testing.
Outlook
Management's plan for the next twelve months is to raise capital via stock offerings, pursue mining exploration, and market Good2Drive internationally. No assurance is given that these plans will succeed.