Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by Oroplata Resources, Inc. (not American Battery Technology Co.) on July 29, 2016. The report discloses a corporate governance event: the appointment of a new director to the Board of Directors.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on personnel changes and contains no financial statements or performance data.
Material Changes
The material change reported is the appointment of Michael Mason to the Board of Directors, effective July 22, 2016. Mr. Mason will serve until the Company's next annual meeting of stockholders or until his successor is duly elected and qualified.
Management Commentary and Risks
- Management Commentary: The Board highlighted Mr. Mason's 50-year career as a seasoned mining executive with expertise in project due diligence, mine development, and metals marketing. He has experience with major global deposits including Escondida (Chile) and Olympic Dam (Australia).
- Risks and Contingencies: The filing states there have been no transactions since the beginning of the last fiscal year involving Mr. Mason or his immediate family that require reporting under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. The appointment was not made pursuant to any arrangement or understanding with any person other than directors or executive officers acting in their official capacity.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the registrant name is Oroplata Resources, Inc., not American Battery Technology Co.
- Confirm the effective date of Michael Mason's board appointment (July 22, 2016).
- Review Mr. Mason's full biography for potential conflicts of interest or relevant industry experience.
- Note that this filing contains no financial performance data; refer to 10-K or 10-Q filings for financial metrics.