ended October 31, 2024 was $151,101 compared to $692,321 for the three months ended October 31, 2023. The loss for the three months ended October 31, 2024 of $4,056,434 was offset by $1,866,072 in changes in working capital items and $2,039,261 in non-cash items consisting mainly of loss on derivative liability. This compares to a loss of $3,372,074 for the prior period, that was offset by $2,216,101 in changes in working capital items and $463,652 in non-cash items consisting mainly of share-based compensation.
Cash Provided by Investing Activities
Net cash provided by investing activities for the three months ended October 31, 2024 and 2023 were $nil.
Cash Provided by Financing Activities
We have funded our business to date from the issuance of our common stock and convertible debentures through private placements, from proceeds from the exercises of warrants, and from loans from related parties.
Net cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended October 31, 2024 was $141,887 compared to $226,113 for the three months ended October 31, 2023. The following financing activities occurred during the three months ended October 31, 2024:
(1)
| Exercise of share purchase warrants: |
On October 29, 2024, the Company issued 600,000 shares for the exercise of 600,000 share purchase warrants, at an exercise price of CAD$0.20 per share for gross proceeds of $86,237.
(2)
| Non-brokered private placement of unsecured convertible notes: |
On August 19, 2024, October 18, 2024 and October 28, 2024, the Company received additional proceeds of $41,500, $6,500 and $7,650 under the amended terms of the Focus Impact Partners convertible debenture. Refer to Note 5 of our interim financial statements.
In October 2024, the mandatory convertible debentures were converted to 146,786 shares of the Company. Refer to Note 6 of the interim financial statements.
Related party transactions and balances
Parties are considered to be related if one party has the ability, directly or indirectly, to control the other party or exercise significant influence over the other party in making financial and operating decisions. Related parties may be individuals or corporate entities. A transaction is a related party transaction when there is a transfer of resources or obligations between related parties.
At October 31, 2024, the Company had amounts owing and accrued liabilities of $719,679 (July 31, 2024 - $478,072) payable to directors and officers of the Company for salaries, expense reimbursements and professional fees. These amounts are non-interest bearing and have no terms of repayment.
During the year ended July 31, 2024, the Company issued convertible debentures to Devvio and Envviron who are related parties to the Company. These loans were amended subsequent to October 31, 2024.
During the year ended July 31, 2024, the Company signed an amended strategic partnership agreement with Devvio.
Contractual Obligations
Prepaid Royalties Agreement with Devvio
In September 2023, we agreed to pay prepaid royalty payments to Devvio, a related party, equal to a minimum of $2,270,000, to be paid by August 1, 2025 and $1,270,000 to be paid by August 1, 2026. On July 8, 2024, we further amended the agreement such that the minimum advances extended by one year and are now due as follows: $1,000,000 by August 1, 2025, followed by $1,270,000 by August 1, 2026 and August 1, 2027.
On February 16, 2024, we entered into a licensing agreement with Greenlines Technology Inc. for the use of certain technologies. We agreed to pay $42,000 within 15 days of the closing of the BCA. Commencing January 1, 2025, we must pay an annual fee of $12,000 of the first day of each calendar year for the use of the technology.