UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549


Form 10-SB


GENERAL FORM FOR REGISTRATION OF

SECURITIES OF SMALL BUSINESS ISSUERS


Under Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934



GOLD CREST MINES, INC.

(Name of Small Business Issuer in its charter)



State of Nevada

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)


(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


1017 Washington Mutual Financial Center

601 West Main Avenue

Spokane, Washington

(Address of principal executive offices)


99201

(Zip Code)


Issuer's telephone number (including area code)  (509) 462-0315


Securities to be registered under Section 12(b) of the Act.


Title of each class

None


Name of each exchange on which each class is to be registered:

Not Applicable


Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock

(Title of class)












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PART I


ITEM 1.

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS


History


Silver Crest Mines, Inc. the Company’s predecessor was incorporated under the laws of the State of Idaho in 1968.  The Company was organized to develop mineral properties located in the State of Idaho.  The Company’s initial and subsequent efforts in the acquisition, exploration and development of potentially viable and commercial properties were unsuccessful.  The Company has a history of losses and no revenues from operations.  The Company’s capital needs have historically been met by the issuance of securities either through private placements, the issuance shares for debt or the joint venture or lease of mineral properties.  In June 2003, the Company merged into its wholly-owned subsidiary, Silver Crest Resources, Inc. for the purpose of changing the Company’s state of domicile to Nevada.


The Company was thereafter dormant until the completion of the share exchange with Niagara Development Company in August, 2006.  Under the terms of the share exchange, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Niagara in exchange for 37,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.  Through the share exchange we acquired exploration properties in Alaska and Idaho.  We intend to conduct mineral exploration and evaluation for determining economic viability for further development of these properties.  There are no proven or probable reserves on any of the Company’s properties.


The Company is registering its shares under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) for the purpose of becoming a reporting company.  The Company believes that it will be better able to finance its operations if it is a reporting company.  Management believes the benefits of becoming a reporting company include the ability to obtain support of market makers, facilitating or improving the terms on which additional equity financing may be sought, providing liquidity for stock options or similar benefits to key employees, providing liquidity for all shareholders by qualifying to list on the NASDAQ supervised Bulletin Board.


Environmental Matters


The Company’s two properties have been the subject of state and federal contacts concerning environmental matters.  Based upon contact with both state and federal regulators, the Company is not aware of any material liability for environmental matters relating to its properties.


Risk Factors


The Company’s business is subject to numerous risk factors, including the following:


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Mineral exploration and development is highly speculative and capital intensive.  Most exploration efforts are not successful, in that they do not result in the discovery of mineralization of sufficient quantity or quality to be profitably mined.  The operations of the Company are also indirectly subject to all of the hazards and risks normally incident to developing and operating mining properties.  These risks include insufficient ore reserves, fluctuations in production costs that may make mining of reserves uneconomic; significant



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environmental and other regulatory restrictions; labor disputes; geological problems; failure of pit walls or dams; force majeure events; and the risk of injury to persons, property or the environment.


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There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating proven and probably reserves and mineralization, including many factors beyond the control of the Company.  The estimation of reserves and mineralization is a subjective process and the accuracy of any such estimates is a function of the quality of available data and of engineering and geological interpretation and judgment.  Results of drilling, metallurgical testing and production and the evaluation of mine plans subsequent to the date of any estimate may justify revision of such estimates.  No assurances can be given that the volume and grade of reserves recovered and rates of production will not be less than anticipated.  Assumptions about prices are subject to greater uncertainty and metals prices have fluctuated widely in the past.  Declines in the market price of base or precious metals also may render reserves or mineralization containing relatively lower grades of ore uneconomic to exploit.  Changes in operating and capital costs and other factors including, but not limited to, short-term operating factors such as the need for sequential development of ore bodies and the processing of new or different ore grades, may materially and adversely affect reserves.


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The profitability of mining operations is directly related to the market price of the metals being mined.  The market price of base and precious metals such as copper, silver and gold fluctuate widely and is affected by numerous factors beyond the control of any mining company.  These factors include expectations with respect to the rate of inflation, the exchange rates of the dollar and other currencies, interest rates, global or regional political, economic or banking crises, and a number of other factors.  If the market price of silver or copper should drop dramatically, the value of the Company’s exploration properties could also drop dramatically, and the Company might not be able to recover its investment in those properties.  The selection of a property for exploration or development, the determination to construct a mine and place it into production, and the dedication of funds necessary to achieve such purposes are decisions that must be made long before the first revenues from production will be received.  Price fluctuations between the time that such decisions are made and the commence of production can drastically affect the economics of a mine.


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Our ability to produce gold, silver and copper in the future is dependent upon our exploration efforts, and our ability to develop ore reserves.  If prices for these metals decline, it may not be economically feasible for us to continue our development of a project or to continue commercial production at some of our properties.


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In the event that we bring any properties into production, our ability to sustain or increase any production of metals will depend, in part, on our ability to develop new orebodies and/or expand existing operations.  Before we can begin a development project, we must first determine whether it is economically feasible to do so.  This determination is based on estimates of several factors, including:


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reserves;

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expected recovery rates of metals from the ore;

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facility and equipment costs;

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capital and operating costs of a development project;



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future metals prices;

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comparable facility and equipment costs; and

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anticipated climate conditions.


Development projects may have no operating history upon which to base these estimates, and these estimates are based in large part on our interpretation of geological data, a limited number of drill holes and other sampling techniques.  As a result, actual cash operating costs and returns from a development project may differ substantially from our estimates as a result of which it may not be economically feasible to continue with a development project.


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Ore reserve figures and costs are primarily estimates and are not guarantees of recovery of the indicated quantities of these metals.  Reserves are estimates made by technical personnel and no assurance can be given that the estimate of the amount of metal or the indicated level of recovery of these metals will be realized.  Reserve estimation is an interpretive process based upon available data.  Reserve estimates for properties that have not yet started production may change based on actual production experience.  Further, reserves are valued based on estimates of costs and metals prices.  The economic value of ore reserves may be adversely affected by:


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declines in the market price of the various metals we mine;

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increased production or capital costs; or

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reduced recovery rates.


However, if the price of metals declines substantially below the levels used to calculate reserves for an extended period, we could experience:


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delays in new project development;

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 increased net losses;

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 reduced cash flow;

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 reductions in reserves; and

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possible write-down of asset values.


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Mineral exploration, particularly for gold, silver and copper, is highly speculative.  It involves many risks and is often nonproductive.  Even if we find a valuable deposit of minerals, it may be several years before production is possible.  During that time, it may become economically unfeasible to produce those minerals.  Establishing ore reserves requires us to make substantial capital expenditures and, in the case of new properties, to construct mining and processing facilities.  As a result of these costs and uncertainties, we may not be able to expand or replace our existing ore reserves as they are depleted by current production.


Mines have limited lives and as a result, mining companies continually seek to replace and expand their reserves through the acquisition of new properties.  In addition, there is a limited supply of desirable mineral lands available in the United States and other areas where we would consider conducting exploration and/or production activities.  Because we face strong competition for new properties from other mining companies, most of whom have greater financial resources than we do, we may be unable to acquire attractive new exploration properties on terms that we consider acceptable.



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o

Our business is subject to a number of risks and hazards including:


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environmental hazards;

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industrial accidents;

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labor disputes;

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unusual or unexpected geologic formations;

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cave-ins;

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explosive rock failures; and

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flooding and periodic interruptions due to inclement or hazardous weather conditions.


Such risks could result in:


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damage to or destruction of mineral properties or producing facilities;

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personal injury;

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environmental damage;

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delays in exploration, development or mining;

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monetary losses; and

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legal liability.


For some of these risks, we may be able to obtain insurance to protect against these losses.  However, we may not be able to obtain this insurance, particularly if there are significant premiums.  Insurance against environmental risks is generally either unavailable or too expensive for us and other companies in our industry, and, therefore, we do not intend to maintain environmental insurance.  To the extent we are subject to environmental liabilities, we would have to pay for these liabilities.  Moreover, in the event that we are unable to fully pay for the cost of remedying an environmental problem, we might be required to suspend operations or enter into other interim compliance measures.


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In the ordinary course of business, mining companies are required to seek governmental permits for expansion of existing operations or for the commencement of new operations.  Obtaining the necessary governmental permits is a complex and time-consuming process involving numerous jurisdictions and often involving public hearings and costly undertakings on our part.  The duration and success of our efforts to obtain permits are contingent upon many variables not within our control.  Obtaining environmental protection permits, including the approval of reclamation plans, may increase costs and cause delays depending on the nature of the activity to be permitted and the interpretation of applicable requirements implemented by the permitting authority.  There can be no assurance that all necessary permits will be obtained and, if obtained, that the costs involved will not exceed those that we previously estimated.  It is possible that the costs and delays associated with the compliance with such standards and regulations could become such that we would not proceed with the development or operation of a mine or mines.


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Our business is subject to extensive federal, state and local laws and regulations governing development, production, labor standards, occupational health, waste disposal, use of toxic substances, environmental regulations, mine safety and other matters.  New legislation and regulations may be adopted at any time that results in additional operating expense, capital



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expenditures or restrictions and delays in the mining, production or development of our properties.  Various laws and permits require that financial assurances be in place for certain environmental and reclamation obligations and other potential liabilities.  The amount of the financial assurances and the amount required to be set aside by us as collateral for these financial assurances will be are dependent upon a number of factors, including our financial condition, reclamation cost estimates, development of new projects and the total dollar value of financial assurances in place.


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Mining is subject to potential risks and liabilities associated with pollution of the environment and the disposal of waste products occurring as a result of mineral exploration and production.  Insurance against environmental risk (including potential liability for pollution or other hazards as a result of the disposal of waste products occurring from exploration and production) is not generally available to the Company (or to other companies in the minerals industry) at a reasonable price.  To the extent that the Company becomes subject to environmental liabilities, the satisfaction of any such liabilities would reduce funds otherwise available to the Company and could have a material adverse effect on the Company.  Laws and regulations intended to ensure the protection of the environment are constantly changing, and are generally becoming more restrictive.


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The validity of unpatented mining claims, which constitute a significant portion of the Company’s property holdings in the United States, is often uncertain, and such validity is always subject to contest.  Unpatented mining claims are unique property interests and are generally considered subject to greater title risk than patented mining claims, or real property interests that are owned in fee simple.  The Company has not yet filed a patent application for any of its properties that are located on federal public lands in the United States and, under proposed legislation to change the General Mining Law, patents may be hard to obtain.  Although the Company has attempted to acquire satisfactory title to its undeveloped properties, the Company does not generally obtain title opinions until financing is sought to develop a property, with the attendant risk that title to some properties, particularly title to undeveloped properties, may be defective.


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We have limited financial resources, do not generate operating revenue, and must finance our operations by other means.  We do not know whether additional funding will be available for further exploration and development of our projects.  If we fail to obtain additional financing, we will have to delay or cancel further exploration and development of our properties and we could lose all of our interest in our properties.  


If our exploration programs successfully locate an economic ore body, additional funds will be required to place it into commercial production.  Substantial expenditures would be required to establish ore [reserves] through drilling, to develop metallurgical processes to extract the metals from the ore and to construct the mining and processing facilities at any site chosen for mining.  We do not know whether additional financing will be available at all or on acceptable terms.  If additional financing is not available, we may have to postpone the development of, or sell, the property.


o

We have had no revenues or earnings from operations.  We have no significant assets or financial resources.  As a mineral exploration company, we will sustain operating expenses without corresponding revenues.  This will result in us incurring net operating losses that will



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increase continuously until we can bring a property into production or lease, joint venture or sell any property we may acquire.  


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We compete with other mineral exploration and mining companies, many of which have greater financial resources than us or are further in their development, for the acquisition of mineral claims, leases and other mineral interests as well as for the recruitment and retention of qualified employees and other personnel.  If we require and are unsuccessful in acquiring additional mineral properties or personnel, we will not be able to grow at the rate we desire, or at all.


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Some of our directors and officers are directors or officers of other natural resource or mining-related companies.  These associations may give rise to conflicts of interest from time to time.  As a result of these conflicts of interest, we may miss the opportunity to participate in certain transactions, which may have a material, adverse effect on our financial position.


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In recent years, the securities markets in the United States and Canada have experienced a high level of price and volume volatility, and the market prices of securities of many companies have experienced wide fluctuations in price which have not necessarily been related to the operating performance, underlying asset values or prospects of such companies.  There can be no assurance that continual fluctuations in price will not occur.  It may be anticipated that any quoted market for our Common Shares will be subject to market trends generally, notwithstanding our potential success in delineating mineral resources.  


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You should not rely on an investment in our common stock to provide dividend income, as we do not plan to pay cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future.  Thus, if you are to receive any return on your investment in our common stock, it will come from the appreciation, if any, in the value of the common stock.  The payment of future cash dividends, if any, will be reviewed periodically by our board of directors and will depend upon, among other things, conditions then existing, including our earnings, financial condition and capital requirements, restrictions in financing agreements, business opportunities and conditions, and other factors.


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Shares of our common stock have a limited public market.  Although the shares are currently traded on the Pink Sheets, we cannot assure you that an active and liquid trading market will develop for our shares.  Such a failure may have a material adverse impact on the market price of the shares and the ability of a purchaser to dispose of the shares in a timely manner or at all.


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There is no assurance that any of the claims we explore or acquire will contain commercially exploitable reserves of minerals.  Exploration for natural resources is a speculative venture involving substantial risk.  Hazards such as unusual or unexpected geological formations and other conditions often result in unsuccessful exploration efforts.  We may also become subject to significant liability for pollution, cave-ins or hazards, which we cannot insure or which we may elect not to insure.


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Our competition in the mining industry includes large established mining companies with substantial capabilities and with greater financial and technical resources than we have.  As a result of this competition, we may be unable to acquire additional financing on terms we



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consider acceptable.  We also compete with other mining companies in the recruitment and retention of qualified managerial and technical employees.  If we are unable to successfully compete for financing or for qualified employees, our exploration program may be slowed down or suspended.


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We have not found any mineral reserves on our claims and there can be no assurance that any of the mineral claims we intend to explore will contain commercial quantities of any minerals.  Even if we identify commercial quantities of minerals in any of our claims, there can be no assurance that we will be able to exploit the reserves or, if we are able to exploit them, that we will do so on a profitable basis.


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The probability of an individual prospect ever having reserves is remote.  In all probability, our properties do not contain any reserves.  As such, any funds spent on exploration could be lost which will result in a loss of your investment.


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Our common stock is quoted on the Pink Sheets.  Trading in stock quoted in the Pink Sheets is often thin and characterized by wide fluctuations in trading prices, due to many factors that may have little to do with our operations or business prospects.  This volatility could depress the market price of our common stock for reasons unrelated to operating performance.  Moreover, the Pink Sheets is not a stock exchange, and trading of securities on the Pink Sheets is often more sporadic than the trading of securities listed on a quotation system like Nasdaq or a stock exchange like Amex.  Accordingly, shareholders may have difficulty reselling any of the shares.


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Our stock is a penny stock.  The Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted Rule 15g-9 which generally defines “penny stock” to be any equity security that has a market price (as defined) less than $5.00 per share or an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions.  Our securities are covered by the penny stock rules, which impose additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell to persons other than established customers and “accredited investors”.  The term “accredited investor” refers generally to institutions with assets in excess of $5,000,000 or individuals with a net worth in excess of $1,000,000 or annual income exceeding $200,000 or $300,000 jointly with their spouse.  The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document in a form prepared by the SEC which provides information about penny stocks and the nature and level of risks in the penny stock market.  The broker-dealer also must provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction and monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer’s account.  The bid and offer quotations, and the broker-dealer and salesperson compensation information, must be given to the customer orally or in writing prior to effecting the transaction and must be given to the customer in writing before or with the customer’s confirmation.  In addition, the penny stock rules require that prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from these rules, the broker-dealer must make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser’s written agreement to the transaction.  These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in the secondary market for the stock that is subject to these penny stock rules.  Consequently, these penny stock rules may affect the ability of broker-dealers to trade



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our securities.  We believe that the penny stock rules discourage investor interest in and limit the marketability of our common stock.


In addition to the “penny stock” rules promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the NASD has adopted rules that require that in recommending an investment to a customer, a broker-dealer must have reasonable grounds for believing that the investment is suitable for that customer.  Prior to recommending speculative low priced securities to their non-institutional customers, broker-dealers must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the customer’s financial status, tax status, investment objectives and other information.  Under interpretations of these rules, the NASD believes that there is a high probability that speculative low priced securities will not be suitable for at least some customers.  The NASD requirements make it more difficult for broker-dealers to recommend that their customers buy our common stock, which may limit your ability to buy and sell our stock.


Employees  


We currently have one employee.  We intend to utilize the services of consultants and contractors to provide additional services to the Company.


Competition


There is aggressive competition within the minerals industry to discover and acquire properties considered to have commercial potential.  The Company competes for the opportunity to participate in promising exploration projects with other entities, many of which have greater resources than the Company.  In addition, the Company competes with others in efforts to obtain financing to explore and develop mineral properties.


Regulation


The Company’s activities in the United States are subject to various federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing prospecting, development, production, labor standards, occupational health and mine safety, control of toxic substances, and other matters involving environmental protection and taxation.  It is possible that future changes in these laws or regulations could have a significant impact on the Company’s business, causing those activities to be economically reevaluated at that time.


ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION


Plan of Operation


The Company intends to engage in exploration work on its Kisa group of claims.  The work program for the next 12 months includes airborne aeromagnetic and electromagnetic surveys, geologic mapping, soil, stream sediment and rock chip sampling, ground geophysical surveys and diamond drill testing of three prospects on Kisa claim group.




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The Company is voluntarily registering its common stock under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  After completion this registration it is the Company’s intention to obtain a listing on the NASDAQ Supervised OTC Bulletin Board.  The Company believes that listing on the OTCBB will facilitate the Company’s efforts to obtain additional equity financing.


The Company does not anticipate a significant change in the number of employees during the next 12 months.  The Company intends to rely upon the use of outside consultants to provide services to the Company.  These plans could change depending upon the timing and nature of any additional acquisitions of mineral exploration properties (none of which are under consideration at this time).  The Company has adequate financial resources to meet its financial obligations for the next 12 months.  


ITEM 3.

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY


ALASKA


Summary


This information is an overview of the geologic characteristics, alteration and mineralization styles, past work completed, existing drill targets and work program.  The information is preliminary in nature as data collection and compilation is still in progress.  Previous workers located and prospected, but never drilled, two significant precious metal showings in a remote, highly prospective portion of the Kuskokwim Mineral Belt nearly 20 years ago.  Both of the showings show striking similarities in mineralization style, alteration and general geologic characteristics to Nova Gold Resources and Placer Dome’s (now Barrick’s) Donlin Creek project and other major Kuskokwim Mineral Belt gold deposits.


Location and Access


The Kisa project area is situated in a mountainous, high relief area located approximately 90 miles southeast of Bethel, Alaska.  The project area lies along the boundary between the Bethel and Bristol Bay Recording Districts in southwest Alaska on State of Alaska lands.  Bethel is the nearest community with full, year-round services.  Commercial barge service from Anchorage is available from late May through early October at Bethel.


A series of large glacial lakes (Aniak, Kisaralik, Gold, Arnie, Cascade) provide good float plane access to most of the project area and serve as staging points for crews, fuel deliveries and camp locations.  The effective work season in the project area is from July through September.  The lakes in the immediate area typically remain frozen and snow covers ridges and upper slopes until late June or early July.  Currently personnel and equipment access to the area is limited to float planes capable of landing on Kisaralik Lake, Gold Lake, Aniak Lake or Cascade Lake or via helicopter.  Relief from the valley floors to ridge crests is on the order of 3000-4500 feet.


There currently are no permanent camp facilities in the project area near the prospects.  Field work conducted by Gold Crest Mines, Inc. staff during 2006 was based at small tent camps located along the northwestern bank of Kisaralik Lake and an unnamed lake just north of Gold Lake.  The 2006 geophysical surveys were staged out of NYAC Mining Company’s camp on Calista Native Corporation’s lands at NYAC approximately 35 miles to northwest.



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Geologic Setting and Deposit Types


The Kisa and GL prospects are situated within the Kuskokwim Mineral Belt; a complexly deformed regional sequence of sedimentary, volcanic and intrusive rocks exposed in a belt several hundred miles long extending from south-central through southwest Alaska to the coast.  Kuskokwim Group sedimentary rocks are intruded by a complex assemblage of igneous rocks that range from calcalkaline to alkaline andesitic to rhyolitic volcanics and intrusive equivalents.  Isotopic age dating indicates several pulses of intrusive activity falling into two groups in the mid-Cretaceous (95-100 million years before present) and early Tertiary (60 to 70 million years before present).  Both of these igneous events appear to be genetically and spatially associated with major mineral deposits and most mineral showings within the belt.  The claim groups are situated at a major flexure in the primary regional fault system, the northeast-trending Denali-Farewell fault complex, and are situated where the Denali-Farewell system intersects the north-south trending Aniak-Thompson Falls fault system.


Historically the Kuskokwim Mineral Belt has been a major placer and lode gold producer as well as the major source of mercury in Alaska since the turn of the 20 th century.  Recent regional- to deposit-scale investigations by industry, academic institutions and government workers have helped better define the alteration styles, deposit types and geologic controls in the Mineral Belt.  This work has been spurred on by the discovery of major gold deposits throughout the northern and central portion of the belt, including the largest known deposit in the belt, the Donlin Creek deposit located approximately 250 km to the northwest.  The Kisa and GL prospects are located in the more remote and high relief portions of the belt.


Current Program


During 2006, Niagara Development Corporation (subsequently acquired by Gold Crest Mines, Inc.) acquired the Kisa and GL prospects with the intent of drilling the main showings as soon as permits were in place and drill rigs could be mobilized (planned for 2007).  In addition, plans call for following up on numerous stream sediment and color anomalies in the area as a district-scale exploration play.


During late 2006, the company staked additional mining claims and prospecting sites covering a total of approximately 22,500 acres of State of Alaska-owned lands in 5 claim groups including the Kisa, GL, Ako, Little Swift, Gossan Valley.  These mining claims and prospecting sites were located in areas of known or suspected precious metal occurrences and will be evaluated during the 2007 season and beyond as warranted.


As part of the 2006 exploration program, the Company contracted with a geophysical survey contractor who completed approximately 1100 line-kilometers of aeromagnetic and electromagnetic surveys over portions of the project area in the late fall of 2006.  Additional surveys are planned for the spring of 2007.  The purpose of the airborne geophysical surveys are to assist in identifying additional potentially mineralized dike swarms, intrusive complexes, fault systems and aid in refining the geologic maps for the area – with the ultimate goal to locate additional areas in this highly prospective, but poorly prospected terrain.


In addition to the airborne geophysical surveys, the Company contracted an airborne LIDAR survey (laser altimetry) to produce extremely detailed topographic base maps for the Kisa and



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GL claim groups.  These high precision base maps will be used to facilitate drill hole site planning, assist in the permitting process and to aid in accurate detailed geologic mapping and structural analyses.


Two of the claim groups, the Kisa and GL claim groups were mapped and sampled at reconnnaissance scale to provide information necessary for permit preparation and siting of exploration drill holes.  The 2006 program confirmed previously work on the prospects and identified additional areas of alteration and gold mineralization warranting further exploration efforts.


Prospect Description


Kisa Prospect


The Kisa prospect consists of a narrow, linear, northeast trending ridge held up with hornfelsed Kuskokwim Group sedimentary rocks intruded by silicified and locally argillic altered rhyolite to gabbroic dikes and sills.  Several northwest-trending spurs off the main ridge appear to be related to crosscutting dikes of a different age and composition.  Alteration present in the complex includes strong silica-carbonate alteration with a pronounced As-Bi-W-Mo-Sb-Au geochemical signature.  These geochemical associations are similar to those known from other gold deposits within the Kuskokwim Mineral Belt including the producing Fort Knox Mine and advanced exploration projects at Donlin Creek to the north and Shotgun Hills to the east.  Alteration styles observed during mapping and sampling including stockwork quartz and sulfide veining, argillic and prophyllitic alteration along fractures and pervasive silicification.  


There are several large-footprint prospects within the Kisa claim group that are planned for drilling in 2007.  The primary drill target, known as the Kisa Breccia prospect, is located at the intersection of several mapped structural zones and topographic linears evident in aerial photography.  A poorly exposed, extensively silica-carbonate-sulfide altered breccia body is located along a ridge crest and steep, north-facing valley walls.  The breccia is composed of a mixture of altered sedimentary and igneous clasts, many of which exhibit multiple generations of veining and brecciation.  The breccia body is exposed over an area approximately 300 meters wide x 500 meters long and roughly 250 meters high.  Systematic rock chip samples from outcropping exposures of this breccia average over 1.25 grams per tonne gold with select samples rock chip samples up to 7 grams per tonne.  At least three, but possibly five separate igneous rock types are present in the breccia body.  The heterolithic nature and complex alteration assemblages as well as the textural characteristics suggest a potential volcanic neck or diatreme. The physical, geochemical and mineralogical characteristics of the breccia possibly reflect a diatreme complex similar to those found in many Pacific Rim porphyry gold systems such as Kidston, Australia which produced over 4 million ounces gold.  The breccia is the primary drill target at Kisa.  


The Golden Dike prospect includes the rocks exposed on and under a prominent northeast trending ridgeline running through the center of the Kisa claim group.  The ridge contains numerous silica-carbonate-sulfide altered felsic rhyolite dikes and sills exposed over an area 300 meters wide x 3000 meters long with at least 200 meters of exposed vertical extent.  Float mapping, aerial photographic linears and airborne geophysical data suggest the dike swarm may extent in both directions under talus covered slopes and into the adjacent valleys.  Sedimentary



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rocks are heavily iron oxide stained and fractured in the hornfelsed zones adjacent to and along the dike and sill margins and contain various oxidation products after sulfides.  The dikes are often bleached, silicified and typically contain disseminated to stockwork sulfide veining.  The large spatial extent and intense alteration associated with gold in amounts > 0.1 gram per tonne in nearly all the samples collected from this dike swarm and the heavily iron-stained host rocks suggest the presence of a major mineralized system at the surface and underlying the ridge.  Similar dikes swarms and alteration zones are associated with the mineralized zones in the Donlin Creek deposit.


The Pirate’s Pick prospect is located in the northern portion of the Kisa claim group and consists of a large northwest-trending quartz-carbonate-sulfide veined fault zone.  The intensely stockwork-veined fault is intermittently exposed over the crest and flanks of a small ridge in an area roughly 200 meters wide x 350 meters long with several hundred meters of exposed vertical extent.  The fault occurs along the northern end of the ridge hosting the dike-sill complex and field evidence suggests the fault may offset and displace the dike swarm.  The average of 18 rock chip samples collected from this zone is 1.95 grams per tonne gold.


Additional targets occur along the projections of the dike swarms and faults systems into the adjacent talus covered slopes and glacial drift filled valleys, but will require additional work prior to definition of drill targets.  Several small rubble crop and/or outcrop showings along the valley edge to the northwest of the main ridge contain anomalous pathfinder element suites and gold values.  These showings correspond with a marked airborne magnetic geophysical anomaly identical to that over the main ridge to the southeast and make an intriguing target.


GL Prospect


At the GL claim group covers a broad, bright red, iron oxide stained, northwest trending ridge several miles long and nearly a mile wide adjacent to Gold Lake.  The claim group contains at least two generations of crosscutting igneous dikes and sills similar to the Kisa showing and drill targets have been defined at several prospects within the claim package.


The Gossan Ridge prospect consists of a banded quartz-sulfide vein system that runs along the crest and flanks of rust-colored ridgeline exhibiting heavily iron oxide-staining reflecting weathering and oxidation of widespread disseminated sulfides in the rocks exposed along the ridge.  The vein system and most intense alteration zone has an exposed strike length of over 500 meters and exposed widths up to 20 meters.  Samples from the vein system consistently carry highly anomalous gold and pathfinder elements with select samples running up to 10 grams per tonne gold and 200 grams per tonne silver.  The vein system appears to be associated with a series of porphyritic dikes that have produced pervasive and intense hydrothermal alteration of the host sedimentary rocks.  As at Kisa, this widespread alteration and presence of multiple phases of igneous activity suggest the presence of a large igneous body at depth.  Additional prospecting work and geophysical surveys will be used to better define drill targets at this prospect.


The Golden Alder prospect consists of a linear fault zone exposed along the bottom and valley walls of a small drainage over a strike length of approximately 600 meters.  Soils collected over covered areas on the valley walls and adjacent uplands suggests the zone may be as wide as 200 meters.  A pronounced circular airborne geophysical anomaly underlies a portion of the fault



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system and its projection into an alluvium covered area and may represent a leakage halo emanating from a potentially mineralized intrusion at depth beneath the fault zone.  The average of 18 rock chip samples collected from this structural zone average over 1.5 grams per tonne gold.


Work Program


1)

Complete airborne aeromagnetic and electromagnetic surveys over the district;

2)

Complete geologic mapping of existing mineral showings and other prospects to better define areas of known or suspected gold mineralization;

3)

Detailed and reconnaissance level soil, stream sediment and rock chip sampling over known or suspected mineral showings in area;

4)

Complete of 60-80 line miles of ground geophysical surveys over mineralized dike swarm and fault zone projections into covered valley areas and  talus slopes;

5)

Complete diamond drill testing of three prospects on Kisa claim group;

6)

Complete preparation, selection and permitting of drill sites at peripheral prospects.


IDAHO


Through the acquisition of Niagara, the Company now controls approximately 200 unpatented federal mining claims in the Stibnite District of Central Idaho covering approximately 8400 acres.  It is the Company’s intention to negotiate with the owners of the patented claims in the district to unitize ownership of the entire district.  


The Stibnite gold district is located east of McCall in Valley County, Idaho approximately 45 miles northeast of Cascade, Idaho, the county seat.  The terrain is mountainous characterized by a narrow, flat valley at approximately 6500 feet elevation with surrounding mountains rising to 8000 feet elevation.


Considerable production has been achieved in the history of the Stibnite district starting in the early 1900s.  Gold, antimony, and tungsten have been mined there since World War II.  Bradley Mining Co. produced nearly 5 million tons of sulfide ore averaging 0.095 opt gold and 1.16% antimony.  Tungsten was produced during World War II.  In the 1980’s about 3 million tons of oxide ore was heap leached. Oxide orebodies which were amenable to heap leaching were mined in the 1980’s and 1990’s.


Large resources of sulfide ore remain beneath the mined-out oxide cappings.  The area is underlain by granitic rocks of the Idaho Batholith and a roof pendant of metasedimentary rocks.  Approximately 30% of the district bedrock area is covered with unconsolidated alluvial deposits.  Gold and antimony mineralization is related to structures, which are believed to be part of the Thunder Mountain caldera ring fracture system.  The largest currently known sulfide resource is the Yellow Pine deposit that may contain a resource of up to 6 million ounces of gold.  Currently, the majority of the Stibnite District is idle and almost no unpatented claims were in good standing until Niagara staked the 200 claims during the spring and summer of 2006.  The other major mineral estate holder in the district has recently completed preliminary resource estimates and scoping studies on the known resources at Yellow Pine with encouraging results.




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A large percentage of the lands within and surrounding the Stibnite-Yellow Pine mining district are Federally-owned public lands under the jurisdiction of the Boise and Payette National Forests.  Permitting and development of a gold mine and metallurgical facility at Stibnite would likely create controversy due to the need to utilize public lands for access and tailings disposal.  There are no assurances that a company attempting to develop the existing resources or future discoveries in the district would be able to obtain necessary permits to develop the property.  However, the district is located in a rural area, has had a long and nearly continuous record of mineral exploration and mine production since the 1920’s and the local populations would likely be supportive of any operations provided they were managed in an environmentally responsible fashion.


ITEM 4.

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT


The following table sets forth information regarding the number and percentage of shares of Common Stock of the Company held by any person known to the Company to be the beneficial owner (as such term is defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) of more than five percent and each director, each of the named executive officers and directors and officers as a group.


(a)  Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners


The following table sets forth information as of December 1, 2006 regarding any person known to the Company to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of any class of the Company’s voting securities.


Title of Class

Name of

Beneficial Owner

Amount

Percent of

Class (1)


Common


John P. Ryan


4,000,000


6.3% (1)


Common


Frank D. Duval


7,283,750 (2)


11.1% (3)


Common


Terrence J. Dunne


9,854,464 (4)


13.4% (5)


Common


Howard Crosby (6)


6,100,000 (7)


8.7% (8)


Common


Robert W. O’Brien


3,580,963 (9)


5.3% (10)


(1)

Based on 63,509,847 shares issued and outstanding

(2)

Includes immediately exercisable options to acquire 2,400,000 shares of stock

(3)

Based on 65,909,847 shares which assumes the exercise of 2,400,000 options

(4)

Includes immediately exercisable options to acquire 1,900,000 shares of stock

(5)

Based on 73,364,311 shares which assumes the exercise of 1,900,000 options

(6)

Includes 3,000,000 shares owned by Cork Investments, Inc and 1,200,000 shares owned by Dotson Exploration Company both of which are controlled by Mr. Crosby

(7)

Includes immediately exercisable options to acquire 1,700,000 shares of stock

(8)

Based on 69,609,847 shares which assumes the exercise of 1,700,000 options

(9)

Includes immediately exercisable options to acquire 200,000 shares of stock

(10)

Based on 67,090,810 shares which assumes the exercise of 200,000 options





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(b)  Security Ownership of Management

The following table sets forth certain information as of December 1, 2006 regarding the number and percentage of shares of Common Stock of the Company beneficially owned by each director, each of the named executive officers and directors and officers as a group.


Title of Class

Name of

Beneficial Owner

Amount and Nature of Beneficial Owner

Percent of

Class (1)


Common


Howard M. Crosby (2)


6,100,000 (3)


8.7% (4)


Common


Bobby E. Cooper


1,400,000 (5)


2.2% (6)


Common


Thomas Loucks


1,400,000 (7)


2.2% (8)


Common


Fred Brackebusch (9)


2,075,000 (10)


3.1% (11)


Common


Robert W. O’Brien


3,580,963 (12)


5.3% (13)


Common


Terrence J. Dunne


9,854,464 (14)


13.4% (15)


Common


Christopher Dail


300,000 (16)


0.4% (17)


Common


Total of all executive officers and directors (7 individuals)


24,710,427 (18)


35.0% (19)


(1)

Based on 63,509,847 shares issued and outstanding

(2)

Includes 3,000,000 shares held by Cork Investments, Inc., and 1,200,000 shares held by Dotson Exploration Company.  Mr. Crosby is the controlling shareholder of both companies.

(3)

Includes immediately exercisable options to acquire 1,700,000 shares of stock

(4)

Based on 68,609,847 shares which assumes the exercise of 1,700,000 options

(5)

Includes immediately exercisable options to acquire 200,000 shares of stock

(6)

Based on 64,909,847 shares which assumes the exercise of 200,000 options

(7)

Includes immediately exercisable options to acquire 200,000 shares of stock

(8)

Based on 64,909,847 shares which assumes the exercise of 200,000 options

(9)

Shares held by New Jersey Mining Company.  Mr. Brackebusch is President and a controlling company of that company.

(10)

Includes immediately exercisable options to acquire 2,075,000 shares of stock

(11)

Based on 65,584,847 shares which assumes the exercise of 2,075,000 options

(12)

Includes immediately exercisable options to acquire 3,580,963 shares of stock

(13)

Based on 67,090,810 shares which assumes the exercise of 3,580,963 options

(14)

Includes immediately exercisable options to acquire 1,900,000 shares of stock

(15)

Based on 73,364,311 shares which assumes the exercise of 1,900,000 options

(16)

Includes immediately exercisable options to acquire 200,000 shares of stock

(17)

Based on 63,709,847 shares which assumes the exercise of 200,000 options

(18)

Includes immediately exercisable options to acquire 7,000,000 shares of stock

(19)

Based on 70,509,847 shares which assumes the exercise of 7,000,000 options


(c)  Changes in Control


There are no arrangements known to the Company, the operation of which may at a subsequent time result in the change of control of the Company.




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ITEM 5.

DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS


Executive Officers and Directors


The following information is provided as of the date of this memorandum with respect to each executive officer and director of the Company:

Name

Position


Howard M. Crosby

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

Bobby E. Cooper

Director

Thomas Loucks

Director

Fred Brackebusch

Director

Robert O’Brien

Director

Terrence J. Dunne

Chief Financial Officer and Director

Christopher Dail

Vice President – Exploration


Board of Directors and Executive Officers


Howard M. Crosby .  Mr. Crosby has served as our President and a director since August 2006.  Since 1989, Mr. Crosby has been president of Crosby Enterprises, Inc., a family-owned business advisory and public relations firm.  Mr. Crosby received a B.A. degree from the University of Idaho.  Mr. Crosby is also an officer and director of White Mountain Titanium Corporation, a publicly traded mining exploration company, High Plains Uranium, Inc., a Toronto Stock Exchange listed company, Sundance Diamonds Corporation, Dotson Exploration Company, Nevada-Comstock Mining Company (formerly Caledonia Silver-Lead Mines Company), and U.S. Silver Corporation, all of the latter being privately held companies.


Bobby E. Cooper .  Mr. Cooper became a director of the Company in August 2006.  Mr. Cooper has over thirty years of mining industry experience.  Prior to retiring in 1997, he was the chief executive officer and president of Kennecott Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto (RTZ), both mining companies.  Before being named chief executive officer and president, Mr. Cooper held various other positions with Kennecott since 1983, including chief operating officer and vice president of U.S. Mines.  Mr. Cooper is currently a director of High Plains Unanuim, a public company and 3L&T Corp., a private chemical company.


Thomas Loucks .  Mr. Loucks has been a director of the Company since August 2006.  Since 2004 Mr. Loucks has been the president and chief executive officer of Trend Mining Company, a publicly traded mineral exploration company.  He worked as an independent consultant to junior mining and other resource companies from July 2000 until 2004.  Mr. Loucks is a member of the Society of Economic Geologists, Inc. and the Society of Economic Geologists Foundation, Inc.  He has a B.A. and an M.A. in geology from Dartmouth College and an M.B.A. from Stanford University.


Fred Brackebusch .  Mr. Brackebusch has been a director of the Company since August 2006.  Since 1996, Mr. Brackebush has been the President and a Director of New Jersey Mining Company.  He has a B.S. and an M.S. in Geological Engineering both from the University of Idaho.  He is a consulting engineer with extensive experience in mine development, mine



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backfill, mine management, permitting, process control and mine feasibility studies.  He has over 25 years of experience in the Coeur d’Alene Mining District principally with Hecla Mining Co.  He has been the principal owner of Mine Systems Design, Inc., a mining consulting business, since 1987.  Mr. Brackebusch is also on the Board of Directors of Mascot Mines, Inc.


Robert O’Brien has served as a director of the Company since 2004.  Mr. O’Brien graduated from Gonzaga University with a BA degree in Economics.  Since July 1996, Mr. O’Brien has been the sole owner and manager of Spokane Quotation Bureau, LLC, a company, which publishes stock quotations for companies traded over-the-counter.  


Terrence J. Dunne is the Chief Financial Officer of the Company.  Mr. Dunne serves as Chief Financial Officer and a Director of Daybreak oil and Gas, Inc.  For more than the past five years Mr. Dunne has operated Terrence J. Dunne & Associates, a sole proprietorship which provides bookkeeping, income tax return preparation and business consulting services for small businesses.  Mr. Dunne received his BBA, MBA and Masters in Taxation degrees from Gonzaga University.


Christopher Dail is the Company’s Vice President of Exploration.  Mr. Dail has 19 years of experience in the exploration and mining industry and government.  Chris obtained his undergraduate training in geology at the University of Fairbanks, Old Dominion University and University of Idaho.  During his career he has served in various capacities ranging from a field and mine geologist to VP exploration and operations for a number of major and junior mining companies.  His most recent positions included serving as lead geologist for Cominco American’s eastern U.S. exploration office, as a senior consultant and corporate office for several Canadian junior exploration companies and as a mine permitting specialist for the USDA Forest Service.  Mr. Dail is a member of the Northwest Mining Association, Alaska Miners Association, Geological Society of America and is a member and Certified Professional Geologist with the American Institute of Professional Geologists.   


Board Committees


The entire Board of Directors presently serves as the Audit, Nominating and Compensation Committee for the Company and the entire Board of Directors will continue to serve in such capacity until said committees are established.


Legal Proceedings


No Director, or person nominated to become a Director or Executive Officer, has been involved in any legal action involving the Company during the past five years.


ITEM 6.

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION


No executive officer or director received any compensation during the Company’s last fiscal year.




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Employment Contracts


Other than the employment agreement with Mr. Chris Dail, as described below, we are not a party to any contracts and have not entered into any plans or arrangements that require compensation to be paid to any of the Named Executive Officers or Directors in the event of:


(a)

resignation, retirement or any other termination of employment with us;


(b)

a change of control of our company; or


(c)

a change in the director, officer or employee responsibilities following a change of control.  


ITEM 7.

CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS


There have been no transactions or series of transactions, or proposed transactions during the last two years to which the Registrant is a party in which any Director, nominee for election as a Director, executive officer or beneficial owner of five percent or more of the Registrant’s Common Stock, or any member of the immediate family of the foregoing had or is to have a direct or indirect material interest exceeding $60,000.


ITEM 8.

DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES


Common Stock


The Company is authorized to issue 500,000,000 shares of its Common Stock.  As of December 1, 2006 there were 63,509,847 shares issued and outstanding held by approximately 320 shareholders of record.  As of such date there were shares 300,000 Shares issuable pursuant to outstanding stock options and a restricted stock grant.  There are no other conversion, preemptive, or other subscription rights or privileges with respect to any shares or shares underlying warrants.


All shares of Common Stock are equal to each other with respect to voting, liquidation, dividend, and other rights.  Owners of shares are entitled to one vote for each share owned at any Shareholders’ meeting.  Holders of shares are entitled to receive such dividends as may be declared by the Board of Directors out of funds legally available therefore; and upon liquidation, are entitled to participate pro rata in a distribution of assets available for such a distribution to Shareholders.  The Common Stock of the Company does not have cumulative voting rights, which means that the holders of more than fifty percent (50%) of the shares voting in an election of directors may elect all of the directors if they choose to do so.  In such event, the holders of the remaining shares aggregating less than fifty percent (50%) would not be able to elect any directors.  There are no provisions in the Company’s articles of incorporation or by-laws that would delay, defer, or prevent a change.


Preferred Stock


The Company is authorized to issue 10,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock. The Preferred Stock is entitled to preference over the Common Stock with respect to the distribution of assets of the Company in the event of liquidation, dissolution, or winding-up of the Company, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, or in the event of any other distribution of assets of the Company



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among its shareholders for the purpose of winding-up its affairs.  The authorized but un-issued shares of Preferred Stock may be divided into and issued in designated series from time to time by one or more resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors.  The Directors in their sole discretion have the power to determine the preferences, limitations, and relative rights of each series of Preferred Stock within the limits set forth in the Nevada Business Corporation Act.  As of the date of this memorandum, no preferred stock has been issued.


Stock Option Plan


The Board of Directors adopted a Stock Option Plan (“Plan”) in October 2006. The purposes of the Plan are to attract and retain the best available personnel for positions of substantial responsibility, to provide additional incentive to employees, directors and consultants and to promote the success of the Company’s business.  The Plan seeks to achieve these purposes by providing for awards in the form of restricted Common Stock or options granted under the Plan (which may be Incentive Stock Options (“ISO”) or Non-Qualified Stock Options (“NQO”), as determined by the Administrator at the time of grant).  


In general, ISOs have favorable tax consequences to employees.  Assuming that shares are purchased and held for the requisite period, employees will be taxed at the capital gain rates on sale of shares received under the plan.  The time at which taxes must be paid on exercise of an ISO is deferred until sale of the underlying shares.  The following is a list of some of the characteristics of ISO’s:

·

Eligible: only employees;

·

Additional Limits:  must be granted pursuant to an option plan, which must be approved by the shareholders within 12 months of adoption;

·

Exercise Price must be at least fair market value (110% of fair market value if employee owns more than 10% of corporation);

·

Termination of Employment: exercise must be within 3 months of termination of employment;

·

Option Term:  cannot exceed 10 years (5 years if employee owns more than 10% of the corporation);

·

Restrictions on Amounts for Vesting: not more than $100,000 of stock can vest in any calendar year (determined at the date of grant); and

·

Holding:  if stock is sold within 1 year of exercise of 2 years of date of grant, option will be taxed much like a NQO.


In addition to meeting the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code for the grant of  incentive stock options, the stock option plan also meets the requirements of Rule 16(b)-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  Officers and directors of a corporation that has adopted an employee stock option plan that meets the requirements of Rule 16(b)-3 may undertake transactions pursuant to the plan without short-swing profit liability under Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act of 1934.


Options are exercisable for a maximum of fifteen (15) years (ten years in the case of an Incentive Stock Option).  Transferability is prohibited except for limited circumstances regarding the demise of an Optionee.




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The option exercise price for Incentive Stock Options may be no less than the fair market value on the date of grant of the Option, except that the exercise price for any ten percent (10%) shareholder must be 110% of the fair market value on the date of grant.  The option price for the Non-Qualified Stock Options is the lowest allowable price under applicable law.  


NQOs are taxed at ordinary income rates, plus employment taxes upon exercise.  The taxes are always immediately due when the option is exercised under the Federal Tax Code for individuals.  The following list contains some of the characteristic of NSO’s:                 

·

Eligible:  employees and certain non-employees (e.g., consultants/advisors); and

·

Exercise Price:  can be more than, less than or equal to fair market value (although discounted options may have adverse accounting consequences).


The maximum number of shares available for issuance pursuant to the Plan adopted by the Company is currently set at 11,000,000 shares, of which 3,000,000 may be granted as Incentive Stock Options.  As of the date of this Registration Statement, there were 5,200,000 options issued pursuant to the Plan.  The Plan will be submitted to the shareholders of the Company for approval at the next annual or special meeting of shareholders.


Transfer Agent


The Company utilizes the services of Columbia Stock Transfer Company, 601 East Seltice Way, Suite 202, Post Falls, Idaho 83854, as transfer agent and registrar for the Company.


PART II


ITEM 1.

MARKET PRICE OF COMMON EQUITY


The Common Stock is traded on the Pink Sheets under the symbol “SLVC”.  The following table shows the high and low bid prices for the Common Stock for each quarter since January 1, 2004.  The quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not represent actual transactions.


Fiscal Year

High Closing

Low Closing


2004:

First Quarter

Not Quoted

Not Quoted

Second Quarter

Not Quoted

Not Quoted

Third Quarter

Not Quoted

Not Quoted

Fourth Quarter

Not Quoted

Not Quoted

2005:

First Quarter

Not Quoted

Not Quoted

Second Quarter

Not Quoted

Not Quoted

Third Quarter

Not Quoted

Not Quoted

Fourth Quarter

Not Quoted

Not Quoted


2006:

First Quarter

$ 0.15

$ 0.035

Second Quarter

$ 0.35

$ 0.15



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Holders

As of December 1, 2006 there were approximately 415 shareholders of record of the Company’s Common Stock.


Dividends

The Company has never paid any dividends and does not anticipate the payment of dividends in the foreseeable future.


ITEM 2.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS


The Company is not a party to any legal proceedings, nor have any judgments been taken, nor have any actions or suits been filed or threatened against it or its Managers in their capacities as such, nor are the Officers and Directors aware of any such claims that could give rise to such litigation.


ITEM 3.

CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS


During the Company’s two most recent fiscal years and subsequent interim period, the principal accountant had not resigned (or declined to stand for re-election) or was dismissed.


In addition, the Company’s principal accountant had no disagreements with the Company on any matter of Financial Reporting Policies and Procedures.


ITEM 4.

RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES


In August 2004 the Company offered and sold 1,500,000 Shares at a price of $0.01 per Share.  Gross proceeds from the sale of the Shares was $15,000.  There were no sales concessions paid directly or indirectly in connection with the offer and sale of the Shares.  The offer and sale of the Shares was made through Section 4(2) exemption from registration under the Act.  The sales were made only to three persons, each of whom was a director of the Company.


In November 2005 the Company offered and sold 1,800,000 shares of its common stock at a price of $.01 per share.  The Company received gross proceeds of $18,000 from the sale of securities to XX individuals.  There were no sales concessions paid directly or indirectly in connection with the offer and sale of the Shares.  The offer and sale of the Shares was made through Section 4(2) exemption from registration under the Act.  The sales were made only to four persons, each of whom was a director of the Company.


In August 2006 the Company entered into a share exchange agreement with Niagara Mining and Development Company, Inc., an Idaho corporation.  Pursuant to the terms of the agreement each of the thirty-seven million five hundred thousand (37,500,000) issued and outstanding shares of Niagara were exchanged for one share of the Company.  At the time of the exchange Niagara had a total of ten shareholders, each of whom was an accredited investor.  The shares were offered to the Niagara shareholders through a section 4(2) exemption from registration under the Act.


In August 2006 the Board of Directors authorized the offering of 13,333,334 Shares of the Company’s Common Stock at a price of $0.30 per Share.  The Shares are being offered on a “Best Efforts” basis by the Company and certain sales agents.  As of December 15, 2006 a total



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of 10,772,062 shares had been sold resulting in gross proceeds to the Company of $3,231,618.  Sales agents have received $323,162 in sales concessions.  All proceeds raised from the sale of the Shares are immediately available to the Company.  


During the nine month period ended September 30, 2006, the Company borrowed $250,000 from a financing company to finance its operations.  On September 13, 2006, the loan principal was repaid and interest expense and loan fees of $12,500 were paid through the issue of 41,667 shares of the Company’s common stock ($0.30 per share).


The offer and sale of the Shares is being made through Section 4(2) and Rule 506 of Regulation D exemptions from registration Under the Act.  Offers and sales is restricted to persons who are both accredited investors as defined in Rule 501 promulgated under the Act and have preexisting personal or business relationships with management of the Company or its sales agents.  


Each of the certificates issued in connection with the above offerings contains restrictive language on its face and each certificate has a restrictive legend in substantially the following form:


“The securities represented by this certificate have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Act”) and may not be offered for sale, sold or otherwise transferred except pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Act or pursuant to an exemption from registration under the Act, the availability of which is to be established by opinion of counsel satisfactory to the Company to the effect that in the opinion of such counsel such registration in not required.”

  

ITEM 5.

INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS


Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Act”) may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the small business issuer pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the small business issuer has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.



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[GOLDCREST10SB002.GIF]



Report of Independent Auditors


Board of Directors

Silver Crest Resources, Inc.


We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Silver Crest Resources, Inc. (“the Company”) as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the related statements of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the years then ended.  These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.


We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America.  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement.  An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.


In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Silver Crest Resources, Inc. as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.


The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern.  As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, the Company's operating losses raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.  The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.



DeCoria, Maichel & Teague PS


/s/: DeCoria, Maichel & Teague PS


Spokane, Washington

March 22, 2006



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SILVER CREST RESOURCES, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS







Page


Balance Sheets, December 31, 2005 and 2004

1


Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004

2


Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended

  December 31, 2005 and 2004

3


Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004

4


Notes to Financial Statements

5






























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Silver Crest Resources, Inc.

Balance Sheets

December  31, 2005 and 2004





ASSETS


   

2005

   

2004

CURRENT ASSETS

         

  Cash and cash equivalents

$

17,777

 

$

12,145

          Total current assets

 

17,777

   

12,145

           

          Total assets

$

17,777

 

$

12,145



LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY



COMMITMENTS & CONTINGENCES (Note 6)

         


STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

     Preferred stock, no par value; 10,000,000

         

       shares authorized, none outstanding

 

-

   

-

     Common stock, $0.001 par value; 500,000,000

       shares authorized; 14,600,100 and 12,800,100

       shares issued and outstanding, respectively

 



14,600

   



12,800

     Additional paid-in capital

 

776,109

   

759,909

     Accumulated deficit

 

(772,932)

   

(760,564)

          Total stockholders’ equity

 

17,777

   

12,145

          Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

17,777

 

$

12,145



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.





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Silver Crest Resources, Inc.

Statements of Operations

For the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004




   

2005

   

2004

OPERATING EXPENSES

         

     Legal and accounting expenses

$

10,164

 

$

1,290

    General and administrative expenses

 

2,204

   

1,433

   

12,368

   

2,723

NET LOSS

$

12,368

 

$

2,723

           

NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE

$

Nil

 

$

Nil

           

WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING – BASIC



12,992,429

 



12,597,810















The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.





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Silver Crest Resources, Inc.

Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)

For the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004


 

Additional Paid-

Accumulated

Shares

Amount

in Capital

Deficit

Total

Balances, December 31, 2003

11,550,100

$

11,550

$

748,659

$

(757,841)

$

2,368


Sales of common stock

1,250,000

1,250

11,250

12,500


Net loss

(2,723 )

(2,723 )


Balance, December 31, 2004

12,800,100

$

12,800

759,909

(760,564)

12,145


Sales of common stock

1,800,000

1,800

16,200

18,000


Net loss

                    

                     

                    

            (12,368)

         (12,368)


Balances, December 31, 2005

   14,600,100

$

        14,600

$

      776,109

$

         (772,932 )

$

        17,777





The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.




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Silver Crest Resources, Inc.

Statements of Cash Flows

For the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004



   

2005

   

2004

           

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

         

    Net loss

$

(12,368)

 

$

(2,723)

               Net cash used by operating activities

 

(12,368)

   

(2,723)

           

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

         

   Cash provided by sale of common stock

 

18,000

   

12,500

      Change in payable to shareholders

 

-

   

(7,000)

      Change in receivable from broker-dealer

 

-

   

7,500

               Net cash provided by investing activities

 

18,000

   

13,000

           

NET CHANGE IN CASH

 

5,632

   

10,277

           

CASH - BEGINNING OF YEAR

 

12,145

   

1,868

           

CASH - END OF YEAR

$

17,777

 

$

12,145

           




The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.





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Silver Crest Resources, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements


1.

Description of Business


Silver Crest Resources, Inc. (“the Company”) is a Nevada corporation that was originally incorporated on August 20, 1968.  Silver Crest Mines, Inc., an Idaho corporation, merged into the Company on January 30, 2003.


The Company has incurred losses since its inception and has no recurring source of revenue. These conditions raise substantial doubt as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans for the continuation of the Company as a going concern include financing the Company's operations through sales of its unregistered common stock, and the eventual acquisition of an entity with profitable business operations. There are no assurances, however, with respect to the future success of these plans. The financial statements do not contain any adjustments, which might be necessary, if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.


Unless otherwise indicated, amounts provided in these notes to the financial statements pertain to continuing operations.


2.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies


Use of Estimates

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.


Income Taxes

Income taxes are recognized in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes," whereby deferred income tax liabilities or assets at the end of each period are determined using the tax rate expected to be in effect when the taxes are actually paid or recovered.  A valuation allowance is recognized on deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some or all of these deferred tax assets will not be realized.  At December 31, 2005 and 2004, the Company had recorded no net deferred tax assets or liabilities and recognized no income tax provision as it had no taxable income for the years then ended.


Cash and Cash Equivalents

Highly liquid short-term investments with a remaining maturity when purchased of three months or less are classified as cash equivalents.  The Company deposits its cash and cash equivalents in high quality financial institutions.


Net Loss Per Share

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, “Earnings per Share,” requires dual presentation of basic earnings per share (“EPS”) and diluted EPS on the face of all income statements for all entities with complex capital structures.  Basic EPS is computed as net income divided by the weighted average number of both classes of common shares outstanding for the period.  Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur from common stock equivalents such as common shares issuable through stock options, warrants and other convertible securities.  At December 31, 2005 and 2004, the Company had no outstanding common stock equivalents, and only basic EPS is reported for the years then ended.



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Silver Crest Resources, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements, continued:


2.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued:


Reclamation and Remediation

For non-operating properties, we accrue costs associated with environmental remediation obligations when it is probable that such costs will be incurred and they are reasonably estimable.  Accruals for estimated losses from environmental remediation obligations have historically been recognized no later than completion of the remedial feasibility study for such facility and are charged to provision for closed operations and environmental matters.  Costs of future expenditures for environmental remediation are not discounted to their present value unless subject to a contractually obligated fixed payment schedule.  Such costs are based on management’s estimate of amounts expected to be incurred when the remediation work is to be performed within current laws and regulations.  Recoveries of environmental remediation costs from other parties are recorded as assets when their receipt is deemed probable.  It is reasonably possible that, due to uncertainties associated with defining the nature and extent of environmental contamination and the application of laws and regulations by regulatory authorities and changes in reclamation or remediation technology, the ultimate cost of reclamation and remediation could change in the future.  The Company periodically reviews accrued liabilities for such reclamation and remediation costs as evidence becomes available indicating that its liabilities have potentially changed.


3.

Income Taxes


Deferred income tax liabilities or assets at the end of each period are determined using the tax rate expected to be in effect when the taxes are actually paid or recovered.  A valuation allowance is recognized on deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some or all of these deferred tax assets will not be realized.  At December 31, 2005 and 2004, the Company had no net deferred tax assets or liabilities, nor income tax provision, as it had no taxable income for the years then ended.


4.

Stockholders’ Equity


Issuance of Common Stock to Directors and Officers


During 2005 and 2004 the Company sold 1,800,000 and 1,250,000 shares, respectively, of its common stock to directors and officers of the Company at $0.01, for proceeds of $18,000 and $12,500, respectively.


Authorized Capital


The Company’s authorized capital consists of 500,000,000 shares of $0.001 par value common stock and 10,000,000 authorized shares of preferred stock, with no par value.




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Silver Crest Resources, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements, continued:


5.

Related Parties


In addition to the related party transactions described in Note 4, the Company has had the following related party transactions.


The Company pays $300 per year to Spokane Quotation Service, which is owned by the Company’s President, Robert O’Brien


The Company is provided certain administrative services and office space at no charge by Terrence Dunne, a director of the Company.  The value of these services and office space is immaterial individually, and in the aggregate, to the Company's financial statements.


6.

Commitments and Contingencies


Environmental Matters


The Company has owned mineral property interests on certain public and private lands in Idaho and Montana.  The Company’s mineral property holdings have included lands in mining districts designated as “Superfund” sites pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act ("CERCLA").  The Company and its properties have been and are subject to a variety of federal and state regulations governing land use and environmental matters.  The Company’s management has engaged consultants to review the potential environmental impact of its prior mineral exploration and development activities and believes it has been in substantial compliance with all such regulations, and is unaware of any pending action or proceeding relating to regulatory matters that would affect the financial position of the Company.  The Company’s management acknowledges, however, that the possibility exists that the Company may be subject to environmental liabilities, associated with its prior activities, in the unforeseeable future, although the likelihood of such is deemed remote and the amount and nature of the liabilities is impossible to estimate.





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GOLD CREST MINES, INC.

(An Exploration Stage Company)


TABLE OF CONTENTS

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS







Page


Consolidated Balance Sheet, September 30, 2006

1


Consolidated Statement of Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2006

2


Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2006

3


Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

4




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Gold Crest Mines, Inc.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited)

September 30, 2006


ASSETS


           
           

Current assets:

         

     Cash and cash equivalents

     

$

1,375,417

     Stock subscriptions receivable

       

230,700

          Total current assets

       

1,606,117

           

Equipment, net of depreciation

       

25,500

Mineral properties

       

109,575

           

          Total assets

     

$

1,741,192



LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY



Current liabilities:

         

     Accounts payable

     

$

37,074

          Total current liabilities

       

37,074

           
           
           

Commitments & contingences

         


Stockholders’ equity:

     Preferred stock, no par value; 10,000,000

         

       shares authorized, none outstanding

       

-

     Common stock, $0.001 par value; 500,000,000

       shares authorized; 59,692,779 shares issued

        and outstanding

 



   



59,693

     Additional paid-in capital

       

2,129537

     Accumulated deficit

       

(485,112)

          Total stockholders’ equity

       

1,704,118

          Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

     

$

1,741,192



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.




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Gold Crest Mines, Inc.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited)

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006




           

Operating expenses:

         

     Exploration expenditures

     

$

386,906

     Legal and accounting expenses

       

28,894

    General and administrative expenses

       

54,107

          Total operating expenses

       

469,907

           

Other expenses:

         

     Interest expense

       

14,773

     Depreciation

       

432

          Total other expenses

       

15,205

           

Net loss

     

$

485,112

           

Net loss per common share

     

$

0.01

           

Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic



 



52,340,787















The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.




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Gold Crest Mines, Inc.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006



           
           

Cash flows from operating activities:

         

    Net loss

     

$

(485,112)

       Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash

          used for operating activities:

         

              Depreciation

       

432

              Interest paid in common shares

       

12,500

     Change in assets and liabilities:

         

         Accounts payable

       

37,074

         Stock subscriptions receivable

       

(230,700)

               Net cash used by operating activities

       

(665,806)

           

Cash flows from investing activities:

         

    Purchase of mineral claims

       

(109,575)

    Cash acquired in acquisition

       

7,456

    Purchase of equipment

       

(25,932)

               Net cash used by investing activities

       

(128,051)

           

Cash flows from financing activities

         

    Proceeds from borrowings

       

300,000

    Repayments on borrowings

       

(300,000)

    Sale of common stock, net

       

2,169,274

               Net cash provided by investing activities

       

2,169,274

           

Net change in cash

       

1,375,417

           

Cash - beginning of period

       

0

           

Cash - end of period

     

$

1,375,417

           

Supplemental cash flow disclosure:

         

    Interest paid in cash

     

$

2,273

           




The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.




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Gold Crest Mines, Inc.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


1.

Description of Business


Gold Crest Mines, Inc. (“the Company”) is a Nevada corporation that was originally incorporated on August 20, 1968, as Silver Crest Mines, Inc., an Idaho corporation. On August 1, 2006, the Company acquired Niagara Mining and Development Co., (“Niagara”), an Idaho corporation formed on January 11, 2005, and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Kisa Gold Mining, Inc. (“Kisa”), an Alaskan corporation formed on July 19, 2006. The acquisition of Niagara by the Company effected a change in control, and was accounted for as a “reverse acquisition”, whereby Niagara is the accounting acquirer for financial statement purposes. Accordingly, for the period subsequent to August 1, 2006, the financial statements of the Company reflect the historical financial statements of Niagara and the operations of the Company, subsequent to August 1, 2006.


The Company has incurred losses since its inception and has no recurring source of revenue. These conditions raise substantial doubt as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans for the continuation of the Company as a going concern include financing the Company's operations through sales of its unregistered common stock, and the eventual acquisition of an entity with profitable business operations. There are no assurances, however, with respect to the future success of these plans. The financial statements do not contain any adjustments, which might be necessary, if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.


2.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies


Consolidation of Subsidiaries


Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and include our accounts and our wholly-owned subsidiaries (Niagara and Kisa) accounts.  All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.


Basis of Presentation


In accordance with SFAS No. 7, “Accounting for Development Stage Entities,” the Company presents itself as an exploration stage company with an inception date of August 1, 2006. Until the Company’s mineral interests are engaged in commercial production, the Company will continue to prepare its financial statements and related disclosures in accordance with entities in the exploration stage.


As Niagara had no material financial activity and no material assets, liabilities or shareholders’ equity for the comparable period (September 30, 2005) to the period ended September 30, 2006, and no comparative financial statements are presented.


Cash and Cash Equivalents


Cash equivalents include demand deposits with banks and all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.  At February 28, 2006, the Company’s cash deposits exceeded the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance limits.



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Gold Crest Mines, Inc.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued:


2.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued:


Use of Estimates

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.


Income Taxes

Income taxes are recognized in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” whereby deferred income tax liabilities or assets at the end of each period are determined using the tax rate expected to be in effect when the taxes are actually paid or recovered.  A valuation allowance is recognized on deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some or all of these deferred tax assets will not be realized.  At September 30, 2006, the Company had recorded no net deferred tax assets or liabilities and recognized no income tax provision as it had no taxable income for the years then ended.


Net Loss Per Share

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, “Earnings per Share,” requires dual presentation of basic earnings per share (“EPS”) and diluted EPS on the face of all income statements for all entities with complex capital structures.  Weighted average earnings per share include the effect of shares exchanged with the Company, as if the exchange had occurred at the beginning of the year.  Basic EPS is computed as net income or loss divided by the weighted average number of both classes of common shares outstanding for the period.  Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur from common stock equivalents such as common shares issuable through stock options, warrants and other convertible securities.  At September 30, 2006, the Company had no outstanding common stock equivalents, and only basic EPS is reported for the nine months then ended.


Reclamation and Remediation

For non-operating properties, we accrue costs associated with environmental remediation obligations when it is probable that such costs will be incurred and they are reasonably estimable.  Such costs are based on management’s estimate of amounts expected to be incurred when the remediation work is to be performed within current laws and regulations.


3.

Acquisition


On August 1, 2006, the Company acquired Niagara Mining and Development Co. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Kisa Gold Mining, Inc. The acquisition was accounted for as a recapitalization whereby the accounting acquirer is and Silver Crest Resources, Inc. (“Silver Crest”) was the accounting acquiree. The acquisition resulted in a one-for-one exchange whereby Silver Crest issued of 37,500,000 shares of its common stock the directors, officers, and other shareholders of Niagara in exchange for 100% of the issued and outstanding stock of Niagara. In connection with the acquisition the Company changed its name to Gold Crest Mines, Inc.





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Gold Crest Mines, Inc.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued:


4.

Income Taxes


Deferred income tax liabilities or assets at the end of each period are determined using the tax rate expected to be in effect when the taxes are actually paid or recovered.  A valuation allowance is recognized on deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some or all of these deferred tax assets will not be realized.  At September 30, 2006, the Company had no net deferred tax assets or liabilities, nor income tax provision, as it had no taxable income for the nine months then ended.


5.

Stockholders’ Equity


Authorized Capital


The Company’s authorized capital consists of 500,000,000 shares of $0.001 par value common stock and 10,000,000 authorized shares of preferred stock, with no par value.


Sales of Common Stock


In July of 2006 Niagara sold 37,500,000 shares of its common stock to directors, officers and other parties for $0.004 per share, generating cash proceeds of $150,000.


 In October of 2006, and subsequent to the Company’s director authorized a private placement of its stock an offered the sale of up to 13,333,334 shares of its common stock for $0.30 per share.  At September 30, 2006 the Company had sold 7,551,102 shares of its common stock for net cash proceeds of $2,019,274.


Stock Option Plan


The Company has a stock plan (“the Plan”), under which eligible employees and directors of the Company may be granted restricted common stock, incentive stock options, options which do not constitute incentive stock options, or any combination of the foregoing.  The Plan was adopted on October 5, 2006, to attract and retain the best available personnel for positions of substantial responsibility, to provide additional incentive to employees, directors, and consultants, and to promote the success of the Company’s business.  A maximum of 11,000,000 shares of common stock may be subject to, or issued pursuant to, the terms of the Plan, however, no more than 5,000,000 shares are available for the issuance of incentive stock options.


Nonstatutory Stock Options


On August 21, 2006, the Company granted 200,000 nonstatutory stock options to a consultant that will not vest until after one year from the grant date.  The options are exercisable at $0.30 over a three year period beginning August 21, 2007.




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Gold Crest Mines, Inc.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued:


5.

Stockholders’ Equity, Continued:


Interest Expense Paid in Common Stock


During the nine month period ended September 30, 2006, the Company borrowed $250,000 from a financing company to finance its operations.  On September 13, 2006, the loan principal was repaid and interest expense and loan fees of $12,500 was paid through the issue of 41,667 shares of the Company’s common stock ($0.30 per share).


6.

Related Parties


In addition to the related party transactions described in Note 5, the Company had the following related party transactions.


The Company is provided certain administrative services and office space at no charge by Terrence Dunne, a director of the Company.  The value of these services and office space is immaterial individually, and in the aggregate, to the Company's financial statements.


During the nine month period ended September 30, 2006, the Company borrowed $50,000 from a shareholder and director of Silver Crest Resources, Inc. to finance its operations.  On September 23, 2006, the loan including $606 of interest was repaid.


7.

Commitments and Contingencies


Environmental Matters


The Company has owned mineral property interests on certain public and private lands in Idaho and Montana.  The Company’s mineral property holdings have included lands in mining districts designated as “Superfund” sites pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”).  The Company and its properties have been and are subject to a variety of federal and state regulations governing land use and environmental matters.  The Company’s management has engaged consultants to review the potential environmental impact of its prior mineral exploration and development activities and believes it has been in substantial compliance with all such regulations, and is unaware of any pending action or proceeding relating to regulatory matters that would affect the financial position of the Company.  The Company’s management acknowledges, however, that the possibility exists that the Company may be subject to environmental liabilities, associated with its prior activities, in the unforeseeable future, although the likelihood of such is deemed remote and the amount and nature of the liabilities is impossible to estimate.



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PART III


ITEM 1.

INDEX TO EXHIBITS.


Exhibit Number

Description of Document

3.1

Articles of Incorporation for Silver Crest Mines, Inc. 9/11/1968

3.2

Articles of Merger of Domestic Corporations into Silver Crest Mines, Inc. 12/20/1982

3.3

Articles of Incorporation of Silver Crest Resources, Inc. 1/28/2003

3.4

Articles of Merger between Silver Crest Mines, Inc. into Silver Crest Resources, Inc. as filed in Nevada on 6/11/2003

3.5

Articles of Merger between Silver Crest Mines, Inc. into Silver Crest Resources, Inc. as filed in Idaho on 6/11/2003

3.6

Articles of Exchange of Niagara Mining and Development Company, Inc. and Silver Crest Resources, Inc. as filed in Nevada on 8/4/2006

3.7

Articles of Exchange of Niagara Mining and Development Company, Inc. and Silver Crest Resources, Inc. as filed in Idaho on 8/4/2006

3.8

Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation for a Nevada Corporation 8/14/2006

3.9

Articles of Incorporation for Kisa Gold Mining, Inc. 7/28/2006

3.10

Articles of Incorporation for Niagara Mining and Development Company, Inc. 1/11/2005

10

Employment Contract of Chris Dail executed 8/21/2006

21

Subsidiaries of the Issuer

99

2006 Stock Option Plan



ITEM 2.

DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBITS.


Not Applicable



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SIGNATURES



Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


Dated this 29th day of December, 2006.


GOLD CREST MINES, INC.


/s/ Howard Crosby

By:                                                    

 

       Howard Crosby, President





















[GOLDCREST10SB004.GIF]



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Exhibit 10


EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT


This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of the 21 st day of August, 2006 (“Agreement Date”), between Gold Crest Mines, Inc., a Nevada corporation, (“Employer”), and Chris Dail, (“Employee”).


AGREEMENT


1.

Employment .   Employer agrees to employ Employee, and Employee agrees to be so employed, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.


2.

Term .   This Agreement begins on August 21, 2006, and continues until August 20, 2008, unless terminated in accordance with this Agreement.


a.

Termination for Cause.  During the Term, Employer may terminate the employment of Employee for “Cause” by giving Employee prior written notice of such termination, with reasonable specificity of the details thereof.  For the purposes of this Agreement, “Cause” shall include but not be limited to (i) Employee’s disregard of lawful instructions of Employer which are consistent with Employee’s position and duties set forth herein; (ii) Employee’s neglect of duties; (iii) Employee’s actions which may reasonably be expected to result in material damage to Employer; (iv) Employee’s abuse of alcohol or other drugs or controlled substances; (v) Employee’s material breach of any of the terms or conditions contained herein; (vi) the conviction of Employee of a felony; (vii) Employee’s theft, embezzlement or misappropriation of funds from Employer, or (viii) other action(s) that Employer reasonably finds to be detrimental to Employer and its operations.  In addition, Employee’s resignation hereunder shall be deemed a termination for “Cause.”  A termination pursuant to Section 2(a)(i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), or (viii) shall take effect thirty (30) days after the giving of the notice contemplated hereby unless Employee shall during such thirty (30) day period remedy to the reasonable satisfaction of Employer the misconduct, disregard, abuse, or breach specified in such notice.  A termination pursuant to Section 2(a)(vi) or (vii) shall take effect immediately upon the giving of the notice contemplated hereby.


b.

Termination Without Cause.  A termination of Employee’s employment shall be deemed to be “Without Cause” if Employer terminates Employee’s employment for any reason other than for Cause.  


c.

Effect of Termination of Employment.


i.

Termination for Cause .  Upon termination of Employee’s employment pursuant to Section 2(a), Employer shall pay Employee the unpaid portion of any compensation accrued pursuant to Section 4, computed on a pro rata basis to the date of termination.  Health insurance benefits shall terminate at the end of the last month of employment.




1





ii.

Termination Without Cause .  Upon termination of Employee’s employment pursuant to Section 2(b), Employer shall pay Employee the unpaid portion of any compensation accrued pursuant to Section 4, computed on a pro rata basis to the date of termination.  In addition, Employee shall receive the compensation pursuant to Section 4 from the date of termination through the end of the Term, provided that Employee’s entitlement to compensation pursuant to this section shall remain subject to Employee’s continuing performance of any obligations which Employee may have under this Agreement, or any other agreement with Employer, which by their terms survive any termination of employment (including, but not limited to, the obligations contained in Sections 5, 6, and 7).


3.

Duties .  Employee will be employed initially as the Vice President of Exploration of Employer, and in such additional or other capacities and offices as may be assigned by Employer from time to time.  Employee shall diligently and conscientiously devote his full and exclusive professional time and attention and best efforts in discharging his duties.  Without the prior express written authorization of Employer, Employee is prohibited from directly or indirectly, during the term of this Agreement, rendering services of a business, professional, or commercial nature to any other person, firm or corporation, whether or not the services are rendered for compensation.


4.

Compensation .


a.

Salary.  Until August 20, 2007, Employer shall pay Employee an annual salary of One Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($110,000) payable monthly in accordance with its normal payroll practices.  Commencing August 21, 2007 Employer shall pay Employee an annual salary of One Hundred Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($125,000) payable monthly in accordance with its normal payroll practices.  Employee's compensation will be subject to prospective review by Employer in its sole discretion.


b.

Restricted Stock.  

1)

Grant and Issuance.   As consideration for Employee’s employment with Employer, Employer grants and issues to Employee one hundred thousand (100,000) restricted common shares of its stock valued at $0.75 per share (“Granted Shares”).  The shares shall vest immediately subject to the right of forfeiture set forth in Section 4b.4.  In addition, the term “Granted Shares” shall include any shares of stock received by Employee from any stock split, stock dividend, combination of shares, or any other change or exchange for other securities by reclassification, reorganization, merger, consolidation, recapitalization, or otherwise, derived from the one hundred thousand (100,000) restricted common shares granted and issued pursuant to Section 4.b.1 of this Agreement.  


2)

Rights as Shareholder.   During the term of this Agreement, Employee will have all the rights of a shareholder with respect to Granted Shares, including the right to vote them and to receive all dividends and other






distributions paid with respect to them, provided however that the shares shall be subject to the restrictions provided for in Section 4.b of this Agreement.


3)

Not Transferable.  Employee may not sell, exchange, transfer, pledge, hypothecated, or otherwise dispose of (“Transfer”) Granted Shares to anyone other than Employer during the term of this Agreement, and Granted Shares may only be Transferred to Employer if Employee forfeits Granted Shares pursuant to Section 4.b.4 of this Agreement.


4)

Forfeiture.   If Employee’s employment is terminated either by Employee or by Employer prior to February 28, 2007, Employee shall forefeit and endorse over to Employer all of the stock granted pursuant to Section 4.1 of this Agreement.


5)

Legend.   Stock certificates representing Granted Shares shall be imprinted with a legend stating that the shares represented thereby may not be sold, exchanged, transferred, pledged, hypothecated, or otherwise disposed of except as otherwise provided in this Agreement in a form substantially as follows:


THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED FOR PUBLIC SALE WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR UNDER ANY OTHER STATE SECURITIES LAWS.  THE SALE, PLEDGE OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF THE SHARES IS PROHIBITED UNLESS THE SHARES ARE REGISTERE OR SOLD IN A TRANSACTION EXEMPT FROM SUCH REGISTRATION.


6)

Stock Splits, Dividends, etc.   If, due to a stock split, stock dividend, combination of shares, or any other change or exchange for other securities by reclassification, reorganization, merger, consolidation, recapitalization, or otherwise, Employee, as the owner of the Granted Shares subject to the restrictions hereunder, shall be entitled to new, additional, or different shares of stock or securities, the certificate or certificates for, or otherwise evidence of, such new, additional, or different shares or securities, together with a stock power or other instrument of transfer appropriately endorsed, also shall be endorsed with a legend as provided in Section 4.b.5 of this Agreement.


c.

Incentive Bonus.  Employee may receive bonuses during the term of employment as determined by Employer, in its sole discretion.


d.

Benefits.  Employer shall provide medical insurance coverage for Employee.  The Employee shall may participate in Employer’s other benefits programs applicable to comparable employees and subject to the eligibility requirements of any such plan as it is maintained and amended from time to time by Employer.  Employee is entitled to annual






paid vacation periods with pay in accordance with established policy as amended from time to time by Employer.


e.

Stock Options.   The employee is hereby granted non-qualified stock options to purchase 200,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $0.30 per share.  The options shall vest on August 21, 2007 and shall be exercisable until August 20, 2009. The options shall be governed by the terms of an option agreement to be entered into between the Employer and employee in substantially the same form as attached hereto.


f.

Reimbursement of Expenses.  The parties acknowledge that the compensation provided to Employee under this Agreement takes into account Employee's personal obligation to incur and pay certain expenses for which Employer is under no obligation to reimburse Employee.  Nonetheless, Employer agrees reimburse Employee for any additional reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by Employee in carrying out his duties under this Agreement that are consistent with Employer’s purpose, plans, and budgets, including but not limited to fees for membership in professional organizations.  Employee shall present to Employer an itemized account of such expenses in any form required by Employer.


g.

Employer Business Earnings.  All business revenues and fees produced or transacted through the efforts of Employee are the sole property of Employer.  Employee shall have no right to the business or to share in any revenues or fees resulting from the conduct of the business other than the compensation provided for in this Agreement.


5.

Confidential Information.


a.

Knowledge of Confidential Information.  Employee acknowledges that during the course of employment, he may be placed in a position of trust and confidence, and/or may learn, develop, create and have access to Confidential Information belonging to Employer and Employer’s related businesses (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Employer”), other companies and individuals with which Employer carries on business, and/or its clients.


b.

Definition of Confidential Information.  “Confidential Information” consists of any and all information disclosed, acquired or known to Employee as a result of employment, including any other information gathered or developed and relating to the business of Employer and its clients.  “Confidential Information” includes, without limitation, all documents pertaining to Employer’s business including trade secrets, financial information, proposals, customer lists, client lists, customer identities, client identities, as all other information, written, oral, graphic or computerized about Employer’s business, its clients and/or its suppliers.


c.

Non-Disclosure of Confidential Information .  Employee agrees that he shall hold all Confidential Information in trust and confidence for Employer both during the term of employment and following termination of employment, and except as Employee may be authorized by Employer in writing, Employee shall not publish or disclose to any person or entity, or use in any manner, such Confidential Information.







If Employee, or anyone to whom Employee disclosed Confidential Information in accordance with the terms hereof, becomes legally compelled (by oral questions, interrogatories, requests for information or documents, subpoena, investigative demand or similar process) to disclose any of the Confidential Information, Employee will provide Employer with prompt written notice so that Employer may seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy and/or waive compliance with the provisions of this Agreement.  If such protective order or other remedy is not obtained, or Employer waives com­pliance with the provisions of this Agreement, Employee will furnish only that portion of the Confidential Information which it is legally required to disclose and will exercise Employee’s best efforts to obtain reliable assurance that confidential treatment will be accorded the Confidential Information.


6.

Return of Employer’s Property.  Immediately upon the termination of employment, and at any time during employment upon Employer’s request, Employee shall deliver to Employer all written, descriptive, electronic, or tangible matter containing Confidential Information, including all copies thereof, which was made or complied by Employer or Employee or made available to Employee in the course of employment, including, without limitation, client or business contact identities, client or business contact lists, rolodexes containing client identities or business contact information, disks, descriptions or other papers, documents or materials which contain any such Confidential Information.  Furthermore, all computer (hardware and software) and business equipment, cell phones, tapes, disks, notes, memoranda or data made available or furnished to Employee by Employer, whether or not they contain Confidential Information, are and shall remain the sole and exclusive property of the Company and Employee shall return all of it to Employer immediately upon the termination of employment.


7.

Trade Secrets Act/Other Torts.  Employee acknowledges that he is also obliged to abide by the Washington’s Uniform Trade Secrets Act (RCW §19.108.010, et seq. ).  Employee has been advised and understands that Employer can seek relief against Employee for any breach of that law or for other torts Employee commits (for example, breach of duty of loyalty, interference with Employer’s business relationships, etc.).


8.

Specific Performance.  The obligations of this Agreement shall survive termination of employment.  Employee agrees that a violation or threatened violation of any of the provisions of paragraphs 5, 6, or 7shall cause Employer immediate and irreparable harm and that, in such event, an injunction restraining Employee from such violation or threatened violation may be entered in addition to any other relief available to Employer.  Employee waives any right he may have to assert in any such proceeding that Employer has an adequate remedy at law.


9.

Reasonableness of Restrictions .  Employee agrees that the duration and scope of the obligations under paragraphs 5, 6, 7, and 8 are reasonable.







10.

Miscellaneous


a.

Survival.  Employee understands that this Agreement shall be effective when signed and that the terms of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect not only during the continuation of his employment, but also after the termination of employment for any reason by Employer or Employee.


b.

Waiver.  Failure of Employer to exercise or otherwise act with respect to any of its rights under this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of such breach, nor prevent Employer from thereafter enforcing strict compliance with any and all terms of this Agreement.


c.

Severability.  If any part of this Agreement shall be adjudicated to be invalid or unenforceable, as to duration, territory or otherwise, then such part shall be deemed deleted from the Agreement or amended, as the case may be, in order to render the remainder of the Agreement valid and enforceable.


d.

Agreement Binding.  This Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns, if any.


e.

Governing Law.  This Agreement is made and entered into in the State of Washington and concerns employment situated in said state.  This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington without giving effect to principles of conflict of law.  Any action arising in connection with this Agreement must be brought in Spokane County Superior Court, Spokane, Washington. By this Agreement, the parties confer jurisdiction over the subject matter of and parties to this Agreement. The party who prevails in any such action will be entitled to an award of the reasonable costs and attorneys' fees incurred in the action.


f.

Titles and Captions.  All section and paragraph titles and captions contained in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be deemed part of the context nor affect the construction or interpretation of this Agreement.


g.

Entire Agreement.  This Agreement contains all the understandings and agreements between the parties concerning matters set forth in this Agreement.  The terms of this Agreement supersede any and all prior statements, representations and agreements by or between Employer and Employee, or either of them, concerning the matters set forth in this Agreement.  Employee acknowledges that no person who is an agent or Employee of Employer may orally or by conduct modify, delete, vary, or contradict the terms or conditions of this Agreement or this paragraph.  This Agreement may be modified only by a written agreement signed by both parties.


h.

Assignment.

Employee consents in advance to Employer’s right to assign this Agreement to any successor in interest that expressly assumes Employer’s obligations hereunder in writing.  Employee may not assign his rights and obligations under this Agreement.







i.

Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument.


j.

Notices.  Any notice required or desired to be given under this Agreement shall be given in writing and sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:


a.

To Employee:   Chris Dail, 1111 West 15 th Avenue, Spokane, Washington 99203-1011.


b.

To Employer:   Gold Crest Mines, Inc., West 601 Main, Suite 1017, Spokane, Washington, 99201.


Notice shall be effective upon receipt.


k.

Opportunity to Review and Consult with Attorney.  Employee acknowledges that he has had an opportunity to consult with an attorney before signing this Agreement.


             

       /s/

       Employee Initials


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and entered into this Agreement on the Agreement Date set forth above.


EMPLOYEE

GOLD CREST MINES, INC.




/s/

By:

/s/

Chris Dail

       Terrence J. Dunne,

       Chief Financial Officer












Exhibit 21


Subsidiaries of the Issuer


Niagara Mining and Development Company, Inc., an Idaho Corporation, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gold Crest Mines, Inc.  Kisa Gold Mining, Inc., an Alaska Corporation, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Niagara Mining and Development Company, Inc.



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EXHIBIT 99


GOLD CREST MINES, INC.


2006 STOCK PLAN


1.

Establishment and Purposes of the Plan .  The purposes of the Plan are to attract and retain the best available personnel for positions of substantial responsibility, to provide additional incentive to Employees, Directors and Consultants and to promote the success of the Company’s business.  The Plan seeks to achieve these purposes by providing for awards in the form of Restricted Common Stock or Options granted under the Plan (which may be Incentive Stock Options or Nonstatutory Stock Options, as determined by the Administrator at the time of grant).  


2.

Definitions .  As used herein, the following definitions shall apply:


(a)

Administrator ” means the Board or any of its Committees as shall be administering the Plan in accordance with Section 4 hereof.


(b)

Affiliate ” means any entity other than a Subsidiary, if the Company and/or one or more Subsidiaries own not less than 50% of such entity.


(c)

Applicable Laws ” means the requirements relating to the administration of stock option plans under U.S. state corporate laws, U.S. federal and state securities laws, the Code, any stock exchange or quotation system on which the Common Stock is listed or quoted and the applicable laws of any other country or jurisdiction where Options are granted under the Plan.


(d)

Award ” means any award of an Option or a Restricted Share under the Plan.


(e)

Board ” means the Board of Directors of the Company.


(f)

Change in Control ” shall mean an Ownership Change Event or a series of related Ownership Change Events (collectively, a “Transaction”) wherein the shareholders of the Company immediately before the Transaction do not retain immediately after the Transaction, in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of shares of the Company’s voting stock immediately before the Transaction, direct or indirect beneficial ownership of more than fifty percent (50%) of the total combined voting power of the outstanding voting securities of the Company or, in the case of a Transaction described in Section 2(x)(iii), the corporation or other business entity to which the assets of the Company were transferred (the “Transferee”), as the case may be.  For purposes of the preceding sentence, indirect beneficial ownership shall include, without limitation, an interest resulting from ownership of the voting securities of one or more corporations or other business entities which own the Company or the Transferee, as the case may be, either directly or through one or more subsidiary corporations or other business entities.  The Board shall have the right to determine whether multiple sales or exchanges of the voting securities of the Company or multiple Ownership Change Events are related, and its determination shall be final, binding and conclusive.  Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, a Change in Control shall not include a distribution or transaction in which the voting stock of the Company or a Parent or Subsidiary is distributed to the shareholders of a Parent of such entity.  Any change in ownership



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resulting from an underwritten public offering of the Common Stock or the stock of any Parent or Subsidiary shall not be deemed a change in control for any purpose hereunder.


(g)

Code ” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.


(h)

Committee ” means a committee of Directors appointed by the Board in accordance with Section 4 hereof.


(i)

Common Share ” means one share of the common stock of the Company.


(j)

Company ” means Gold Crest Mines, Inc., a Nevada corporation, or any successor thereof.


(k)

Consultant ” means a person engaged to provide consulting or advisory services (other than as an Employee or a Director) to the Company or a Parent or Subsidiary, provided that the identity of such person or the nature of such services or the entity to which such services are provided would not preclude the Company from offering or selling securities to such person pursuant to the Plan in reliance on either the exemption from registration provided by Rule 701 under the Securities Act or, if the Company is required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, registration on a Form S-8 Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.


(l)

Director ” means a member of the Board.


(m)

Disability ” means total and permanent disability as defined in Section 2(e)(3) of the Code.


(n)

Employee ” means any person, including officers and Directors, employed by the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary of the Company.  A Service Provider shall not cease to be an Employee in the case of (i) any leave of absence approved by the Company or (ii) transfers between locations of the Company or between the Company, its Parent, any Subsidiary, or any successor.  For purposes of Incentive Stock Options, no such leave may exceed ninety (90) days, unless reemployment upon expiration of such leave is guaranteed by statute or contract.  If reemployment upon expiration of a leave of absence approved by the Company is not so guaranteed, then three (3) months following the 90th day of such leave, any Incentive Stock Option held by the Optionee shall cease to be treated as an Incentive Stock Option and shall be treated for tax purposes as a Nonstatutory Stock Option.  Neither service as a Director nor payment of a director’s fee by the Company shall be sufficient to constitute “employment” by the Company.


(o)

Exchange Act ” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.


(p)

Fair Market Value ” means, as of any date, the value of Common Stock determined as follows:


(i)

If the Common Stock is listed on any established stock exchange or a national market system, including without limitation the NASDAQ National Market, The NASDAQ SmallCap Market of The NASDAQ Stock Market or on the NASDAQ supervised OTC Bulletin Board, its Fair Market Value shall be the closing sales price for such stock (or the closing bid, if no




sales were reported) as quoted on such exchange or system on the day of determination, as reported in The Wall Street Journal or such other source as the Administrator deems reliable;


(ii)

If the Common Stock is regularly quoted by a recognized securities dealer but selling prices are not reported, its Fair Market Value shall be the mean between the high bid and low asked prices for the Common Stock on the day of determination; or


(iii)

  In the absence of an established market for the Common Stock, the Fair Market Value thereof shall be determined in good faith by the Administrator.


(q)

Incentive Stock Option ” means an Option intended to qualify as an incentive stock option within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code.


(r)

Nonstatutory Stock Option ” means an Option not intended to qualify as an Incentive Stock Option.


(s)

Option ” means a stock option granted pursuant to the Plan.


(t)

Option Agreement ” means a written or electronic agreement between the Company and an Optionee evidencing the terms and conditions of an individual Option grant.  The Option Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan.


(u)

Optioned Stock ” means the Common Stock subject to an Option.


(v)

Optionee ” means the holder of an outstanding Option granted under the Plan.


(w)

Outside Director ” means a member of the Board who is not an Employee.  Service as an Outside Director shall be considered employment for all purposes of the Plan, except as provided in Section 2(h)


(x)

Ownership Change Event ” shall be deemed to have occurred if any of the following occurs with respect to the Company:  (i) the direct or indirect sale or exchange in a single or series of related transactions by the shareholders of the Company of more than fifty percent (50%) of the voting stock of the Company; (ii) a merger or consolidation in which the Company is a party; (iii) the sale, exchange, or transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company; or (iv) a liquidation or dissolution of the Company.


(y)

Parent ” means a “parent corporation,” whether now or hereafter existing, as defined in Section 424(e) of the Code.


(z)

Plan ” means this Gold Crest Mines, Inc. 2006 Stock Plan.


(aa)

Restricted Common Stock ” means a Common Share awarded under the Plan.


(bb)

Restricted Stock Agreement ” means the agreement between the Company and the recipient of a Restricted Share that contains the terms, conditions and restrictions pertaining to such Restricted Share.





(cc)

Service Provider ” means an Employee, Director or Consultant.


(dd)

Share ” means a share of the Common Stock, as adjusted in accordance with Section 13 below.


(ee)

Subsidiary ” means a “subsidiary corporation,” whether now or hereafter existing, as defined in Section 424(f) of the Code.


3.

Stock Subject to the Plan .  Subject to the provisions of Section 13 of the Plan, the maximum aggregate number of Shares that may be subject to option and sold under the Plan is Eleven Million (11,000,000) Shares.  The Shares may be authorized but unissued, or reacquired Common Stock.  


If an Option expires or becomes unexercisable without having been exercised in full, the unpurchased Shares which were subject thereto shall become available for future grant or sale under the Plan (unless the Plan has terminated).  However, Shares that have actually been issued under the Plan, upon the grant of Restricted Common Stock or the exercise of an Option, shall not be returned to the Plan and shall not become available for future distribution under the Plan, except that if Shares of restricted stock issued pursuant to an Option are repurchased by the Company at their original purchase price, such Shares shall become available for future grant under the Plan.  However, except as adjusted pursuant to Section 13, in no event shall more than two million (3,000,000) Shares be available for issuance pursuant to the exercise of Incentive Stock Options (the “ISO Share Issuance Limit”).


4.

Administration of the Plan .


(a)

The Plan shall be administered by the Board or a Committee appointed by the Board, which Committee shall be constituted to comply with Applicable Laws.


(b)

Powers of the Administrator .  Subject to the provisions of the Plan and, in the case of a Committee, the specific duties delegated by the Board to such Committee, and subject to the approval of any relevant authorities, the Administrator shall have the authority in its discretion:


(i)

to determine the Fair Market Value;


(ii)

to select the Service Providers to whom Options may from time to time be granted hereunder;


(iii)

to determine the number of Shares to be covered by each such Option granted hereunder;


(iv)

to approve forms of agreement for use under the Plan;


(v)

to determine the terms and conditions of any Restricted Common Stock grant or Option granted hereunder.  Such terms and conditions include, but are not limited to, the exercise price, the time or times when Options may be exercised (which may be based on performance criteria), any vesting, acceleration or waiver of forfeiture restrictions, and any restriction or limitation regarding any Restricted Common Stock grant, Option or the Common Stock




relating thereto, based in each case on such factors as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, shall determine;


(vi)

to prescribe, amend and rescind rules and regulations relating to the Plan, including rules and regulations relating to sub-plans established for the purpose of satisfying applicable foreign laws;


(vii)

to allow Optionees to satisfy withholding tax obligations by electing to have the Company withhold from the Shares to be issued upon exercise of an Option that number of Shares having a Fair Market Value equal to the minimum amount required to be withheld.  The Fair Market Value of the Shares to be withheld shall be determined on the date that the amount of tax to be withheld is to be determined.  All elections by Optionees to have Shares withheld for this purpose shall be made in such form and under such conditions as the Administrator may deem necessary or advisable; and


(viii)

to construe and interpret the terms of the Plan and Restricted Common Stock and Options granted pursuant to the Plan.


(c)

Effect of Administrator’s Decision .  All decisions, determinations and interpretations of the Administrator shall be final and binding on all Grantees and Optionees.


5.

Eligibility .  Nonstatutory Stock Options may be granted to Service Providers.  Incentive Stock Options may be granted only to Employees.


6.

Limitations .


(a)

Incentive Stock Option Limit .  Each Option shall be designated in the Option Agreement as either an Incentive Stock Option or a Nonstatutory Stock Option.  However, notwithstanding such designation, to the extent that the aggregate Fair Market Value of the Shares with respect to which Incentive Stock Options are exercisable for the first time by the Optionee during any calendar year (under all plans of the Company and any Parent or Subsidiary) exceeds $100,000, such Options shall be treated as Nonstatutory Stock Options.  For purposes of this Section 6(a), Incentive Stock Options shall be taken into account in the order in which they were granted.  The Fair Market Value of the Shares shall be determined as of the time the Option with respect to such Shares is granted.


(b)

At-Will Employment .  Neither the Plan nor any Option shall confer upon any Grantee or Optionee any right with respect to continuing the Grantee or Optionee's relationship as a Service Provider with the Company, nor shall it interfere in any way with his or her right or the Company's right to terminate such relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice.


7.

Term of Plan .  Subject to shareholder approval in accordance with Section 19, the Plan shall become effective upon its adoption by the Board.  Unless sooner terminated under Section 15, it shall continue in effect for a term of ten (10) years from the later of (i) the effective date of the Plan, or (ii) the date of the most recent Board approval of an increase in the number of shares reserved for issuance under the Plan.




8.

Term of Option .  The term of each Option shall be stated in the Option Agreement; provided, however, that the term shall be no more than fifteen (15) in the case of a NonQualified Option and ten (10) years from the date of grant thereof in the case of an Incentive Stock Option.  In the case of an Incentive Stock Option granted to an Optionee who, at the time the Option is granted, owns stock representing more than ten percent (10%) of the voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary, the term of the Option shall be five (5) years from the date of grant or such shorter term as may be provided in the Option Agreement.


9.

Option Exercise Price and Consideration .


(a)

Exercise Price .  The per share exercise price for the Shares to be issued upon exercise of an Option shall be such price as is determined by the Administrator, but shall be subject to the following:


(i)

In the case of an Incentive Stock Option


(A)

granted to an Employee who, at the time of grant of such Option, owns stock representing more than ten percent (10%) of the voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary, the exercise price shall be no less than 110% of the Fair Market Value per Share on the date of grant.


(B)

granted to any other Employee, the per Share exercise price shall be no less than 100% of the Fair Market Value per Share on the date of grant.


(ii)

In the case of a Nonstatutory Stock Option, the per Share exercise price shall be determined by the Administrator.


(iii)

Notwithstanding the foregoing, Options may be granted with a per Share exercise price other than as required above pursuant to an assumption or substitution of another option in connection with a merger or other corporate transaction.


(b)

Forms of Consideration .  The consideration to be paid for the Shares to be issued upon exercise of an Option, including the method of payment, shall be determined by the Administrator (and, in the case of an Incentive Stock Option, shall be determined at the time of grant).  Such consideration may consist of, without limitations, (1) cash, (2) check, (3) promissory note, (4) other Shares, provided any Shares acquired from the Company, either directly or indirectly, (x) have been owned by the Optionee for more than six months on the date of surrender, and (y) have a Fair Market Value on the date of surrender equal to the aggregate exercise price of the Shares as to which such Option shall be exercised, (5) consideration received by the Company under any cashless exercise program as may be adopted by the Administrator from time to time, or (6) any combination of the foregoing methods of payment.  In making its determination as to the type of consideration to accept, the Administrator shall consider, among other things,  if acceptance of such consideration may be reasonably expected to benefit the Company.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Administrator may permit an Optionee to exercise his or her Option by delivery of a full-recourse promissory note secured by the purchased Shares.  The terms of such promissory note shall be determined by the Administrator, in its sole discretion.






10.

Exercise of Option .


(a)

Procedure for Exercise; Rights as a Shareholder .  Any Option granted hereunder shall be exercisable according to the terms hereof at such times and under such conditions as determined by the Administrator and set forth in the Option Agreement.  Unless the Administrator provides otherwise, vesting of Options granted hereunder shall be suspended during any unpaid leave of absence.  An Option may not be exercised for a fraction of a Share.


An Option shall be deemed exercised when the Company receives: (i) written or electronic notice of exercise (in accordance with the Option Agreement) from the person entitled to exercise the Option, and (ii) full payment for the Shares with respect to which the Option is exercised.  Full payment may consist of any consideration and method of payment authorized by the Administrator and permitted by the Option Agreement and the Plan.  Shares issued upon exercise of an Option shall be issued in the name of the Optionee or, if requested by the Optionee, in the name of the Optionee and his or her spouse.  Until the Shares are issued (as evidenced by the appropriate entry on the books of the Company or of a duly authorized transfer agent of the Company), no right to vote or receive dividends or any other rights as a shareholder shall exist with respect to the Shares, notwithstanding the exercise of the Option.  The Company shall issue (or cause to be issued) such Shares promptly after the Option is exercised.  No adjustment will be made for a dividend or other right for which the record date is prior to the date the Shares are issued, except as provided in Section 13 of the Plan.


Exercise of an Option in any manner shall result in a decrease in the number of Shares thereafter available, both for purposes of the Plan and for sale under the Option, by the number of Shares as to which the Option is exercised.


(b)

Termination of Relationship as a Service Provider .  If an Optionee ceases to be a Service Provider, such Optionee may exercise his or her Option within such period of time as is specified in the Option Agreement to the extent that the Option is vested on the date of termination (but in no event later than the expiration of the term of the Option as set forth in the Option Agreement).  In the absence of a specified time in the Option Agreement, the Option shall remain exercisable for three (3) months following the Optionee’s termination.  If, on the date of termination, the Optionee is not vested as to his or her entire Option, the Shares covered by the unvested portion of the Option shall revert to the Plan.  If, after termination, the Optionee does not exercise his or her Option within the time specified by the Administrator, the Option shall terminate, and the Shares covered by such Option shall revert to the Plan.


(c)

Disability of Optionee .  If an Optionee ceases to be a Service Provider as a result of the Optionee’s Disability, the Optionee may exercise his or her Option within such period of time as is specified in the Option Agreement to the extent the Option is vested on the date of termination (but in no event later than the expiration of the term of such Option as set forth in the Option Agreement).  In the absence of a specified time in the Option Agreement, the Option shall remain exercisable for twelve (12) months following the Optionee’s termination.  If, on the date of termination, the Optionee is not vested as to his or her entire Option, the Shares covered by the unvested portion of the Option shall revert to the Plan.  If, after termination, the Optionee does not exercise his or her Option within the time specified herein, the Option shall terminate, and the Shares covered by such Option shall revert to the Plan.




(d)

Death of Optionee .  If an Optionee dies while a Service Provider, the Option may be exercised for a period of one year from the Optionee’s death (but in no event later than the expiration of the term of such Option as set forth in the Option Agreement), by the Optionee’s designated beneficiary, provided such beneficiary has been designated prior to Optionee’s death in a form acceptable to the Administrator.  If no such beneficiary has been designated by the Optionee, then such Option may be exercised by the personal representative of the Optionee’s estate or by the person(s) to whom the Option is transferred pursuant to the Optionee’s will or in accordance with the laws of descent and distribution.  If, at the time of death, the Optionee is not vested as to his or her entire Option, the Shares covered by the unvested portion of the Option shall immediately revert to the Plan.  If the Option is not so exercised within the time specified herein, the Option shall terminate, and the Shares covered by such Option shall revert to the Plan.


11.

Limited Transferability of Options .  Unless determined otherwise by the Administrator, Options may not be sold, pledged, assigned, hypothecated, transferred, or disposed of in any manner other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution, and may be exercised during the lifetime of the Optionee, only by the Optionee.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent permitted by the Administrator, in its discretion, and set forth in the Option Agreement evidencing such Option, a Nonstatutory Stock Option shall be assignable or transferable subject to the applicable limitations, if any, described in Rule 701 under the Securities Act and the General Instructions to Form S-8 Registration Statement under the Securities Act.  In addition, any transferable Option shall contain additional terms and conditions as the Administrator deems appropriate.


12.

Common Stock .


(a)

Restricted Stock Agreement .  Each grant of Restricted Common Stock under the Plan shall be evidenced by a Restricted Stock Agreement between the recipient and the Company.  Such Restricted Shares shall be subject to all applicable terms of the Plan and may be subject to any other terms that are not inconsistent with the Plan.  The provisions of the various Restricted Stock Agreements entered into under the Plan need not be identical.


(b)

Payment for Awards .  Subject to the following sentence, Restricted Shares may be sold or awarded under the Plan for such consideration as the Committee may determine, including (without limitation) cash, cash equivalents and past services.  To the extent that an Award consists of newly issued Restricted Shares, the consideration shall consist exclusively of cash, cash equivalents or past services rendered to the Company.


(c)

Vesting Conditions .  Each award of Restricted Shares may or may not be subject to vesting.  Vesting shall occur, in full or in installments, upon satisfaction of the conditions specified in the Restricted Stock Agreement.  A Restricted Stock Agreement may provide for accelerated vesting in the event of the Participant’s death, disability or retirement or other events.  The Committee may determine, at the time of granting Restricted Shares or thereafter, that all or part of such Restricted Shares shall become vested in the event that a Change in Control occurs with respect to the Company or in the event that the Participant is subject to an Involuntary Termination after a Change in Control.


(d)

Voting and Dividend Rights .  The holders of Restricted Shares awarded under the Plan shall have the same voting, dividend and other rights as the Company’s other stockholders.  




A Restricted Stock Agreement, however, may require that the holders of Restricted Shares invest any cash dividends received in additional Restricted Shares.  Such additional Restricted Shares shall be subject to the same conditions and restrictions as the Award with respect to which the dividends were paid.


13.

Adjustments Upon Changes in Capitalization, Merger or Change in Control .


(a)

Changes in Capitalization .  Subject to any required action by the shareholders of the Company, the number and type of Shares which have been authorized for issuance under the Plan but as to which no Options have yet been granted or which have been returned to the Plan upon cancellation or expiration of an Option, the ISO Share Issuance Limit, and the number and type of Shares covered by each outstanding Option, as well as the price per Share covered by each such outstanding Option, shall be proportionately adjusted for any increase or decrease in the number or type of issued Shares resulting from a stock split, reverse stock split, stock dividend, combination or reclassification of the Common Stock, or any other increase or decrease in the number of issued shares of Common Stock effected without receipt of consideration by the Company.  The conversion of any convertible securities of the Company shall not be deemed to have been “effected without receipt of consideration.”  Such adjustment shall be made by the Board, whose determination in that respect shall be final, binding and conclusive.  Except as expressly provided herein, no issuance by the Company of shares of stock of any class, or securities convertible into shares of stock of any class, shall affect, and no adjustment by reason thereof shall be made with respect to, the number, type or price of Shares subject to an Option.


(b)

Dissolution or Liquidation .  In the event of the proposed dissolution or liquidation of the Company, the Administrator shall notify each Optionee as soon as practicable prior to the effective date of such proposed transaction.  The Administrator in its discretion may provide for an Optionee to have the right to exercise his or her Option until fifteen (15) days prior to such transaction as to all of the Optioned Stock covered thereby, including Shares as to which the Option would not otherwise be exercisable.  In addition, the Administrator may provide that any Company repurchase option applicable to any Shares purchased upon exercise of an Option shall lapse as to all such Shares, provided the proposed dissolution or liquidation takes place at the time and in the manner contemplated.  To the extent it has not been previously exercised, an Option will terminate immediately prior to the consummation of such proposed action.


(c)

Change in Control .  In the event of a Change in Control, each outstanding Option shall be assumed or an equivalent option substituted by the successor corporation or a Parent or Subsidiary of the successor corporation.  If, in such event, the Option is not assumed or substituted, then the Optionee shall fully vest in and have the right to exercise this Option as to all of the Optioned Stock, including Shares as to which it would not otherwise be vested or exercisable.  If this Option becomes fully vested and exercisable in lieu of assumption or substitution in the event of a Change in Control, the Administrator shall notify the Optionee in writing or electronically that this Option shall be fully exercisable for a period of fifteen (15) days from the date of such notice, and this Option shall terminate upon the expiration of such period.  For the purposes of this paragraph, the Option shall be considered assumed if, following the Change in Control, the Option confers the right to purchase or receive, for each Share of Optioned Stock subject to the Option immediately prior to the Change in Control, the consideration (whether stock, cash, or other securities or property) received in the Change in Control by holders of Common Stock for each Share held on the effective date of the transaction (and if holders were offered a choice of consideration, the type of




consideration chosen by the holders of a majority of the outstanding Shares); provided, however, that if such consideration received in the Change in Control is not solely common stock of the successor corporation or its Parent, the Administrator may, with the consent of the successor corporation, provide for the consideration to be received upon the exercise of the Option, for each Share of Optioned Stock subject to the Option, to be solely common stock of the successor corporation or its Parent equal in fair market value to the per share consideration received by holders of Common Stock in the Change in Control.


14.

Time of Granting Options .  The date of grant of an Option shall, for all purposes, be the date on which the Administrator makes the determination granting such Option, or such later date as is determined by the Administrator.  Notice of the determination shall be given to each Service Provider to whom an Option is so granted within a reasonable time after the date of such grant.


15.

Amendment and Termination of the Plan .


(a)

Amendment and Termination .  The Board may at any time amend, alter, suspend or terminate the Plan.  


(b)

Shareholder Approval .  The Board shall obtain shareholder approval of any Plan amendment to the extent necessary and desirable to comply with Applicable Laws.


(c)

Effect of Amendment or Termination .  No amendment, alteration, suspension or termination of the Plan shall impair the rights of any Optionee, unless mutually agreed otherwise between the Optionee and the Administrator, which agreement must be in writing and signed by the Optionee and the Company.  Termination of the Plan shall not affect the Administrator’s ability to exercise the powers granted to it hereunder with respect to Options granted under the Plan prior to the date of such termination.


16.

Conditions Upon Issuance of Shares .  


(a)

Legal Compliance .  Shares shall not be issued pursuant to the exercise of an Option unless the exercise of such Option and the issuance and delivery of such Shares shall comply with Applicable Laws and shall be further subject to the approval of counsel for the Company with respect to such compliance.


(b)

Investment Representations .  As a condition to the exercise of an Option, the Administrator may require the person exercising such Option to represent and warrant at the time of any such exercise that the Shares are being purchased only for investment and without any present intention to sell or distribute such Shares if, in the opinion of counsel for the Company, such a representation is required.


17.

Inability to Obtain Authority .  The inability of the Company to obtain authority from any regulatory body having jurisdiction, which authority is deemed by the Company’s counsel to be necessary to the lawful issuance and sale of any Shares hereunder, shall relieve the Company of any liability in respect of the failure to issue or sell such Shares as to which such requisite authority shall not have been obtained.




18.

Reservation of Shares .  The Company, during the term of this Plan, shall at all times reserve and keep available such number of Shares as shall be sufficient to satisfy the requirements of the Plan.


19.

Registration of Shares .  The Company may, but shall not be required to, register the Stock Subject to the Plan pursuant to a Registration Statement of Form S-8, if applicable.  In such event the Company shall not be required to include any Restricted Common Stock or shares issued upon exercise of Options prior to the effective date of the Form S-8.


20.

Shareholder Approval .  The Plan shall be subject to approval by the shareholders of the Company within twelve (12) months after the date the Plan is adopted.  Such shareholder approval shall be obtained in the degree and manner required under Applicable Laws.  Until the receipt of such shareholder approval, no Incentive Stock Options granted hereunder may be exercised.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Secretary of the Company certifies that the foregoing sets forth the Gold Crest Mines, Inc. 2006 Stock Plan as duly adopted by the Board on October 5, 2006.


/s/ Terrence J. Dunne


Terrence J. Dunne, Secretary