Mining Companies Subject To The SEC’S Subpart 1300 Of Regulation S-K Should Prepare Now For Next Year’s Annual Report
In 2022, many SEC reporting companies with mineral resource assets completed their inaugural SEC annual report on Form 10-K or 20-F subject to the SEC’s mining disclosure rules in subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K (“subpart 1300”), and filed their inaugural subpart 1300 technical report summaries, if applicable. As 2023’s annual reporting season approaches, we outline for our readers some important factors to consider in preparing for Year 2 of subpart 1300 compliance. Depending on the situation, an issuer may need to begin its preparations well in advance of its fiscal year end (“FYE”), or risk being in default of its reporting requirements. Overview Subpart 1300 requires an issuer with material mining assets that...
