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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-Q

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE SECOND QUARTER ENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2010

OR

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ________to ________
Commission file number: 000-32505

L & L ENERGY, INC.

(Exact name of small Business Issuer as specified in its charter)

NEVADA    91-2103949 
(State or other jurisdiction of    (I.R.S. Employer 
incorporation or organization)    Identification Number) 
 
 
130 Andover Park East, Suite 101, Seattle, WA    98188 


(Address of Principal Executive Offices)    (Zip Code) 
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (206) 264-8065 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes [ ] No [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer [ ] Accelerated filer [ ] Non-accelerated filer [ ] Smaller reporting company [X]

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [ ] No [X]

State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date: As of March 17, 2010, there were 27,475,492 shares of common stock outstanding, with par value of $0.001.

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    L & L ENERGY, INC.     
 
    Form 10-Q Quarterly Report     
 
 
 
 
    Table of Contents     
 
        Page 
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION     
 
Item 1.    Financial Statements - Unaudited     
    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets     
    As of January 31, 2010 (Unaudited) and April 30, 2009       3 
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income     
    For the Three and Nine Months Ended January 31, 2010 and 2009 (Unaudited)       4 
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow     
    For the Three and Nine Months Ended January 31, 2010 and 2009 (Unaudited)       5 
    Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)       6 
Item 2.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations       28 
Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk       39 
Item 4.    Controls and Procedures       40 
 
 
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION     
 
Item 1.    Legal Proceedings       41 
Item 1A. Risk Factors       41 
Item 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds       45 
Item 3.    Defaults upon Senior Securities       45 
Item 4.    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders       46 
Item 5.    Other Information       46 
Item 6.    Exhibits       46 
 
Signatures       46 
Index to Exhibits       47 

When we use the terms "we," "us," "our," "L & L" and "the Company," we mean L & L ENERGY, INC., a Nevada corporation, and its subsidiaries.

This report contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Please see the sections entitled "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" below for important information to consider when evaluating such statements.

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited)

L & L ENERGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
JANUARY 31, 2010 and APRIL 30, 2009
(UNAUDITED)

    January 31, 2010    April 30, 2009 
ASSETS         
     CURRENT ASSETS:         
     Cash and cash equivalents    $15,204,321    $5,098,711 
     Accounts receivable    18,863,097    16,906,010 
     Prepaid and other current assets    8,882,608    3,611,371 
     Other Receivables    634,426    9,360,881 
     Inventories    5,973,640    1,524,493 
     Loan from business associates    -    5,983,636 


           Total current assets    49,558,092    42,485,102 
 
     Property, plant, equipment, and mine development, net    43,810,748    11,111,267 
     Asset retirement costs, net    8,368,961    - 
     Intangible assets, net    2,061,337    - 
     Minority interest held in a subsidiary disposed of    -    573,677 
     Related party notes receivable    7,602,319    - 
     Deferred tax assets    105,175    105,329 


           Total non-current assets    61,948,540    11,790,273 


 
TOTAL ASSETS    $111,506,632    $54,275,375 


 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY         
CURRENT LIABILITIES:         
     Accounts payable    $1,733,193    $4,930,866 
     Accrued and other liabilities    756,474    953,395 
     Other payables    6,128,253    3,000,000 
     Taxes payable    7,802,895    6,014,922 
     Customer deposits    4,155,232    300,435 
     Bank loans    1,742,313    - 
     Due to shareholder    -    910,791 


           Total current liabilities    22,318,360    16,110,409 
 
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES         
     Long-term bank loans    4,146,950    - 
     Long-term payables    3,392,235    3,000,000 
     Asset retirement obligation    8,406,296    - 


           Total long-term liabilities    15,945,481    3,000,000 
 
Total Liabilities    38,263,841    19,110,409 
 
     Commitments and contingencies         
EQUITY:         
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:         
     Preferred stock, no par value, 2,500,000 shares authorized, none issued and         
     outstanding    -    - 
     Common stock, $0.001 par value, 120,000,000 shares authorized: 27,475,492         
     and 21,202,200 shares issued for January 31, 2010 and April 30, 2009,         
     respectively    27,476    21,201 
     Paid-in Capital    36,054,613    9,604,694 
     Service cost being amortized    (5,612,576)    - 

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       Deferred stock compensation    (36,667)    (63,667) 
       Accumulated other comprehensive income    629,955    669,913 
       Retained Earnings    31,399,873    12,200,838 


               Total stockholders' equity    62,462,674    22,432,979 
       Non-controlling interest    10,780,117    12,731,987 


               Total Equity    73,242,791    35,164,966 


TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY    $111,506,632    $54,275,375 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements     

L & L ENERGY, INC.
               CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
THREE MONTHS AND NINE MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2010 AND 2009
(UNAUDITED)

       For the Three Months         For the Nine Months 
           Ended January 31    Ended January 31 
    2010    2009    2010    2009 




NET REVENUES    $37,956,263    $9,989,470    $75,183,989    $30,900,400 
COST OF REVENUES    21,908,104    4,321,136    40,402,155    13,787,078 




GROSS PROFIT    16,048,159    5,668,334    34,781,834    17,113,322 
 
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES:                 
Salaries and wages    703,580    937,012    2,624,145    1,811,398 
Selling, general and administrative expenses    2,282,464    572,288    5,039,388    1,898,915 




Total operating expenses    2,986,044    1,509,300    7,663,533    3,710,313 
 
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS    13,062,115    4,159,034    27,118,301    13,403,009 
OTHER EXPENSES (INCOME):                 
Interest expense    60,672    344,739    93,974    439,960 
Other expenses (income), net    (12,907)    (87,719)    (641,962)    (2,717) 




     Total other expenses (income)    47,765    257,020    (547,988)    437,243 
 
INCOME FROM CONTINUED OPERATIONS BEFORE                 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES, DISCONTINUED                 
OPERATIONS AND NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST    13,014,350    3,902,014    27,666,289    12,965,766 
LESS PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES    1,924,006    260,882    3,091,404    833,039 




INCOME FROM CONTINUED OPERATIONS BEFORE                 
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND NON-                 
CONTROLLING INTEREST    11,090,344    3,641,132    24,574,885    12,132,727 
NET INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS    -    76,082    -    145,220 
LOSS ON DISPOSAL        (382,961)        (382,961) 




DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, Net of tax    -    (306,879)    -    (237,741) 
NET INCOME    11,090,344    3,334,253    24,574,885    11,894,986 
LESS NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NON-                 
CONTROLLING INTERESTS    1,532,219    1,565,812    5,375,850    5,192,309 




NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE COMPANY    9,558,125    1,768,441    19,199,035    6,702,677 
 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME:                 
Foreign currency translation income (loss)    1,853    (434)    (39,958)    569,810 




COMPREHENSIVE INCOME    $9,559,978    $1,768,007    $19,159,077    $7,272,487 
   
   
   
   
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE – basic from continued                 
operation    $0.37    $0.09    $0.82    $0.32 
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE – basic from discontinued    $0.00    ($0.01)    $0.00    ($0.01) 

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 operation                 
 
 INCOME PER COMMON SHARE – basic    $0.37    $0.08    $0.82    $0.31 
 
 INCOME PER COMMON SHARE – diluted from continued                 
 operation    $0.34    $0.09    $0.77    $0.31 
 INCOME PER COMMON SHARE – diluted from discontinued                 
 operation    $0.00    ($0.01)    $0.00    ($0.01) 
 INCOME PER COMMON SHARE – diluted    $0.34    $0.08    $0.77    $0.30 
 
 WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES                 
 OUTSTANDING – basic    26,085,648    22,089,898    23,312,703    21,768,966 
 WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES                 
 OUTSTANDING – diluted    27,850,355    22,488,896    25,077,410    22,167,964 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements     

L & L ENERGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
NINE MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2010 AND 2009
(Unaudited)

    2010    2009 



CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:         
Net income    $24,574,885    $11,894,986 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:         
     Depreciation and amortization    2,057,388    239,185 
     Amortization for deferred compensation    27,000    31,500 
     Amortization of service costs    977,557    - 
     Gain on reduction of debt    (528,697)    - 
     Decrease in asset retirement costs    (836,749)    - 
     Loss on discontinued operations    -    (237,741) 
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of businesses acquisition:         
     Accounts receivable    (719,059)    (13,472,544) 
     Inventories    (3,234,993)    (430,177) 
     Prepaid and other current assets    (4,516,952)    (11,406,925) 
     Other receivable    2,329,503    - 
     KMC mining right    -    (355,603) 
     Accounts payable and other payable    (6,896,981)    6,732,382 
     Customer deposit    2,165,972    4,198,430 
     Accrued and other liabilities    (196,921)    2,019,709 
 
     Taxes payable    1,117,048    (549,686) 
     Cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operation, net    -    12,029,379 


Net cash provided by operating activities    16,319,001    10,692,895 
       
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:         
     Acquisition of property and equipment    (18,233,929)    (4,478,841) 
     Acquisition of intangible assets    -    (2,500,000) 
     Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired    (4,554,748)    - 
     Increase in investments    573,677    (164,945) 
     Cash provided by investing activities of discontinued operation, net    -    3,737,104 


Net cash used in investing activities    (22,215,000)    (3,406,682) 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:         

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     Loan to associates    5,983,636    - 
     Payments of debt    (439,239)    - 
     Payment to shareholder    (910,791)    - 
     Proceeds from long-term payable    -    3,000,000 
     Additional purchase of noncontrolling interest    (427,437)     
     Change in noncontrolling interest due to acquisition    -    (1,395,259) 
     Net borrowing on bank line of credit    -    396,199 
     Warrants converted to common stock    2,598,000    - 
     Proceeds from issuance of common stock    9,159,996    (330,923) 
     Cash (used in) financing activities of discontinued operation    -    (2,274,430) 


Net cash provided by(used in)financing activities    15,964,165    (604,413) 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents    37,444    569,810 


INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS    10,105,610    7,251,610 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD    5,098,711    948,210 


CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD    $15,204,321    $8,199,820 


 
SUPPLEMENTAL NON CASH FLOW INFORMATION:         
INTEREST PAID    $344,739    $344,739 


INCOME TAX PAID    $1,303,428    $2,501,132 


 
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITY:         
The Company issued 400,000 shares to acquire 60% interest in L&L Coal Partners        $1,600,000 
 
In connection with the purchase of businesses, liabilities were assumed as follows (see Note 3):         
             Fair value of net assets acquired, net of cash of $1,795,032    $22,106,602     
             Net cash used in acquisition of businesses    (4,554,748)     
             Notes payable to sellers    (3,977,886)     
             Fair value of noncontrolling interest    (995,305)     

             Liabilities assumed    $12,578,663     


During the nine month period ended January 31, 2010, the Company obtained additional ownership from noncontrolling interest holders, and the Company reduced noncontrolling interest by $8,108,065 with an increase to paid-in-capital.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

  L & L ENERGY, INC.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1. ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

L & L ENERGY, INC. (“L&L” and/or the “Company”) was incorporated in Nevada, and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Effective on January 4, 2010, the State of Nevada approved the Company’s name change from L&L International Holdings, Inc. to L & L Energy, Inc. The Company is a coal (energy) company, started its operations in 1995. Coal sales are made entirely in China, from coal mining, clean coal washing, coking and coal wholesales operations. At the present time, the Company conducts its coal (energy) operations in Yunnan and Guizhou provinces, southwest China. As of January 31, 2010, L&L has four subsidiaries; KMC which has coal wholesale operations and Ping Yi Coal Mine (mining operations “PYC”), 2 coal mining operations (DaPuAn Mine and SuTsong Mine) including DaPuAn’s coal washing operations (the “2 Mines” or “LLC”) ,the Hon Shen Coal Co. Ltd.(coal washing operation and coking operation) (“HSC”), and L&L Yunnan Tianneng Industry Co. Ltd. (including Hong Xing coal washing and ZoneLin coking operations) (“TNI”). The majority controlling interest (65%) of HSC’s new coal washing facility was acquired for 10 million RMB (equivalent to $1,464,129) on July 16, 2009. L&L increased its equity

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ownership interest in Hon Shen's coal washing facilities from a 65% equity ownership interest to a 93% equity ownership interest on October 23, 2009. In addition, L&L owns 93% equity interest in Hon Shen's coking facilities, thus reaching an overall 93% ownership of both Hon Shen's coal washing and coking operations. On August 1, 2009, the Company increased its ownership of the 2 coal mining operations (the “2 Mines”), from 60% to 80% with no consideration given by the Company to the noncontrolling interest holders.

KMC acquired 100% equity of PYC on January 18, 2010 with an effective acquisition date of November 1, 2009 for $3,955,041. L&L formed a new subsidiary TNI in the Yunnan province, China, which owns 98% of controlling interest of TNI. Through TNI, L&L acquired 100% equity of ZoneLin Coal Coking Factory in China (“ZoneLin”) on February 3, 2010 with an effective acquisition date of November 1, 2009; and acquired 100% equity of SeZone County Hong Xing Coal Washing Factory (“Hong Xing”) on January 1, 2010 with an effective acquisition date of November 30, 2009.

The Company disposed of its majority interest of LEK air-compressor operations in January of 2009.

NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The interim financial information - The condensed consolidated interim financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the Untied States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended January 31, 2010 and 2009 may not necessarily be indicative of the results of operations which might be expected for the entire year.

These statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for fair presentation of the information contained therein. Prior period figures have been reclassified, wherever necessary, to conform to current presentation. It is suggested that these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's audited financial statements on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2009.

Principles of Consolidation – The fully consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, and its 100% ownership of KMC subsidiary including coal wholesale and PYC coal mine, 80% of operations of LLC “2 Mines” including both coal mining and coal washing, and 93% of HSC, and 98% of TNI (coal washing and coking operations). All significant inter-company accounts and transactions are eliminated.

Cash and Cash Equivalents – The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less from the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalent consist of cash on deposit with banks and cash on hand.

Revenue Recognition – The Company’s revenue recognition policies are in compliance with ASC 605, which stipulates recognition of revenue when a formal arrangement exists, the price is fixed or determinable, the delivery to the customers’ site is completed, no other significant obligations of the Company exist and collectability is reasonably assured. Payments received before all of the relevant criteria for revenue recognition are satisfied are recorded as advances from customers.

When the Company purchases coal from other mining companies, the customers pick up the coal directly from those mine premises or the coal is shipped directly from other coal mining companies. Purchases and shipments of the coal from other mining companies are arranged at the same time. Revenue of brokered coal is recognized at the time of delivery.

Accounts receivable – The Company’s policy is to maintain reserves for potential credit losses on accounts receivable. Management reviews the composition of accounts receivable and analyzes historical bad debts, customer concentrations, customer credit worthiness, current economic trends and changes in customer payment patterns to evaluate the adequacy of these reserves.

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Inventories – Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value, as determined on moving average basis.

Use of Estimates – The preparation of 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 reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Based on our past experience, these estimates are reasonably accurate, have not been changed, and these estimates are reasonably not likely to be changed in the future. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Prior amounts have been updated from those presented in previously filed Forms 10-Q to reflect implementation of ASC 810-10), “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements”.

Foreign currency translation - The Company’s foreign subsidiaries maintain their financial statements in the local currency which has been determined to be the functional currency. Substantially all overseas operations are conducted in China, using the functional currency Renminbi (RMB). Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. Dollars at the rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at average rates for the year. Related translation adjustments are reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity, whereas gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in the results of operations.

Asset Retirement Cost and Obligation – The Company follows Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations, codified in FASB ASC Topic 410. This Statement generally requires that the Company’s legal obligations associated with the retirement of long-lived assets are recognized at fair value at the time the obligations are incurred. Obligations normally are incurred at the time development of a mine commences for underground mines or construction begins for support facilities and refuse areas. The obligation’s fair value is determined using discounted cash flow techniques and is accreted over time to its expected settlement value. Upon initial recognition of a liability, a corresponding amount is capitalized as part of the carrying amount of the related long-lived asset. Amortization of the related asset is calculated on a unit-of-production method by amortizing the total cost over the salable reserves determined under Industry Guide 7, multiplied by production during the period.

Environmental Costs – The PRC has adopted extensive environmental laws and regulations that affect the operations of the coal mining industry. The outcome of environmental liabilities under proposed or future environmental legislation cannot be reasonably estimated at present, and could be material. Under existing legislation, however, Company management believes that there are no probable liabilities that will have a material adverse effect on the financial position of the Company.

Property, Plant, Equipment, and Mine Development – Property, plant equipment and Mine Development are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Costs of mine development, expansion of the capacity of or extending the life of our mine are capitalized and principally amortized using the units-of-production method over the actual tons of coals produced directly benefiting from the capital expenditure. Mobile mining equipment and other fixed assets are stated at cost and depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives ranging from 10 to 12.5 years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over their estimated useful lives or the term of the lease, whichever is shorter. Major repairs and betterments that significantly extend original useful lives or improve productivity are capitalized and depreciated over the period benefited. Maintenance and repairs are generally expensed as incurred. When property and equipment are retired or otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts, and any gain or loss is included in operations.

The estimated useful lives for each category of the fixed assets are as follows:

Building, Mining Structure and Plant    25 Years 
Motor Vehicles and Equipment    5 Years 
Machinery    10-12.5 Years 

Building, mining structure, and plant is related to our coal mining related operations. The mining structure includes the main and auxiliary mine shafts, underground tunnels, and other integrant mining infrastructure. Depreciation for the mine shafts is provided to write off the cost of the mining structure using the units of production method based on salable reserves determined under Industry Guide 7.

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Based on updated geological reports and new estimated production volume, the estimated useful life of mining structures ranges from 20 to 25 years.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets – Long-lived assets, which include property and equipment and intangible assets, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

Recoverability of long-lived assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the assets. Fair value is generally determined using the asset’s expected future discounted cash flows or market value, if readily determinable. Based on its review, the Company believes that, as of January 31, 2010 and 2009, there were no impairments of its long-lived assets.

Monetary Policy – It is L&L general practice to establish an American-China joint venture, when feasible, to ensure the Company’s US presence in China. Under the Chinese law, American-China joint venture has little restriction regarding to the ability to transfer retained earning from China to the US, or other countries outside China when tax is fully paid in China.

Income Taxes – The Company utilizes Accounting for Income Taxes, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the consolidated financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each period end based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

The Company adopted the provisions of Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. As a result of the implementation of FIN 48, the Company made a comprehensive review of its portfolio of tax positions in accordance with recognition standards established by the accounting standards. The Company recognized no material adjustments to liabilities or stockholders’ equity. When tax returns are filed, it is highly certain that some positions taken would be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, while others are subject to uncertainty about the merits of the position taken or the amount of the position that would be ultimately sustained. The benefit of a tax position is recognized in the financial statements in the period during which, based on all available evidence, management believes it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of appeals or litigation processes, if any. Tax positions taken are not offset or aggregated with other positions. Tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely of being realized upon settlement with the applicable taxing authority. The portion of the benefits associated with tax positions taken that exceeds the amount measured as described above is reflected as a liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the accompanying balance sheets along with any associated interest and penalties that would be payable to the taxing authorities upon examination. Interest associated with unrecognized tax benefits are classified as interest expense and penalties are classified in selling, general and administrative expenses in the statements of income. The adoption of this accounting standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

New accounting pronouncements

In April 2009, the FASB issued ASC 320-10-65, “Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments”. This amends the other-than-temporary impairment guidance in U.S. GAAP for debt securities to make the guidance more operational and to improve the presentation and disclosure of other-than-temporary impairments on debt and equity securities in the financial statements. It does not amend existing recognition and measurement guidance related to other-than-temporary impairments of equity securities. It is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

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In April 2009, the FASB issued ASC 820-10-65, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly”. It provides additional guidance for estimating fair value in accordance with ASC 820 when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased and includes guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly. This FSP does not change the definition of fair value under ASC 820. The FSP is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In June 2009, the FASB issued The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (the Codification). The Codification became the single official source of authoritative, nongovernmental U.S. GAAP. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative U.S. GAAP for SEC registrants. The Codification is effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In September 2009 the New FASB Accounting Standards Update 2009-08 issued in Earnings Per Share (amendments to Section 260-10-S99). This update includes technical corrections to Topic 260-10-S99 Earnings Per Share, based on EITF Topic D-53, “Computation of Earnings Per Share for a Period that includes redemption or an induced conversion of a portion of a class of preferred stock” and EITF Topic D-42, “The effect of the calculation of Earnings Per Share for the redemption or induced conversion of preferred stock.” The Company does not expect the implementation of this statement to have an impact on its results or financial position.

ASU No. 2010-06, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820)—Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements (“ASU 2010-06”) was issued in January 2010. This ASU amends ASC Subtopic 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures—Overall, to require new disclosures regarding transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2, as well as activity in Level 3, fair value measurements. This ASU also clarifies existing disclosures over the level of disaggregation in which a reporting entity should provide fair value measurement disclosures for each class of assets and liabilities. This ASU further requires additional disclosures about valuation techniques and inputs used to measure fair value for both recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements. ASU 2010-06 will be effective for financial statements issued by the Company for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements in the rollforward of activity in Level 3 fair value measurements, which are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010. The Company expects to adopt ASU 2010-06 for the quarter ending July 31, 2010 and does not expect the adoption to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

NOTE 3. BUSINESS CONBINATIONS

The Company owns 100% of KMC which includes coal wholesale and Ping Yi coal mine (“PYC”), and 80% equity controlling interest of the DaPuAn Coal Mine and SuTsong Mine LLC (the “2 Mines”), and HSC (coal washing operation and coking operation) (“HSC”), and 98% of TNI which includes ZoneLin (coking operation) and HongXing (coal washing operation). On July 16, 2009, the Company acquired 65% equity interest of coal washing facility (a distinctive operation) of HSC in Yunnan Province. On October 23, 2009, L&L increased its equity interest in Hon Shen's coal washing facilities from a 65% to a 93% equity interest. In addition, on October 23, 2009, L&L acquired 93% equity interest in Hon Shen's coking facilities, thus reaching an overall 93% equity interest of HSC’s coal washing and coking operations. KMC acquired 100% equity of PYC on January 18, 2010 with an effective acquisition date of November 1, 2009 for $3,955,041. L&L newly formed TNI in Yunnan province, China, and owns 98% of controlling interest. Through TNI, on February 3, 2010, the Company acquired 100% equity of ZoneLin Coal Coking operation in China (“ZoneLin”) with an effective acquisition date of November 1, 2009; and on January 1, 2010 acquired 100% equity of SeZone County Hong Xing Coal Washing operation (“Hong Xing”) on January 1, 2010 with an effective acquisition date of November 30, 2009.

L&L acquisition of HSC’s coal washing was made during the first quarter ended July 31, 2009 as follows:

1.      On July 16, 2009 (the “Acquisition Date”), 65% of HSC equity was acquired by the Company with net assets of $2,248,392. Coal washing is a process of cleaning raw coal by physically crushing coal rocks into fine coal
 

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  powders, and removing impurities and debris from raw coal. In the washing process, the washed coal is separated into different grades, such as coking coal (provides both carbons and fuel for the making of coke; a critical material for steel production), and the heating/thermal coal (provides calories to fuel the utility/power plants). The purchase of the HSC will add approximately 300,000 tons of fine washed coals capacity each year to the Company. Together with the newly completed coal washing facility built by L&L’s DaPuAn Mine, the Company will produce over 500,000 tons of fine washed coal each year, beginning July 16, 2009.
 
2.      The purchase price of the acquisition contract is 10,000,000 RMB (equivalent to US$1,464,129) with the first cash payment of 1,000,000 RMB (equivalent to US$146,413) made on the contract date of July 16, 2009. The remaining 9,000,000 RMB is to be paid in installments: the first installments of 1,000,000 RMB (equivalent to $146,413) 30 days after signing the contract; the Company paid this amount on August 12, 2009; the second installment of 3,000,000 RMB (equivalent to $439,239) three months after the first installment is made; and the final installment of 5,000,000 RMB (equivalent to $732,064) within one year after signing the contract.
 
3.      The final valuation of net assets is expected to be completed as soon as possible, but no later than one year from the acquisition date. Certain net assets, liabilities assumed and intangible assets are still being finalized. The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the fair values of the assets at the date of acquisition:
 
Allocation of purchase price:     


Fair value of assets    $2,545,420 
Less: Fair value of liabilities     (297,028) 

Net assets acquired    $2,248,392 

Non-controlling interest    $786,937 

4.      The Pro-Forma Income Statements with acquisition of HSC washing facility.
 
  The following un-audited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information for the nine month periods ended January 31, 2010 and 2009, as presented below, reflects the results of operations of the Company assuming the HSC acquisition occurred on May 1, 2009. These pro forma results have been prepared for information purposes only and do not purport to be indicative of what operating results would have been had the acquisition actually taken place on May 1, 2009, and may not be indicative of future operating results.
 
        Historical     
    Historical    Information of the    Pro forma Statement 
    Information of the    Acquired Entity    of Income for the 
    Company for the nine    (HSC) for the nine    nine month period 
    month period ended    month period ended    ended January 31, 
    January 31, 2010    January 31, 2010    2010 




Sales    $60,761,026    $14,883,958    $75,644,984 
Cost of sales    (28,017,544)    (12,838,608)    (40,856,152) 



Gross profit    32,743,482    2,045,350    34,788,832 
Total operating expenses    (7,097,392)    (600,399)    (7,697,791) 



Income from operations    25,646,090    1,444,951    27,091,041 
Other income (expense)    444,465    137,863    582,328 



Income from continued operations before tax provision and non-             
controlling interest    26,090,555    1,582,814    27,673,369 
Income tax    (2,752,964)    (340,210)    (3,093,174) 



Income from continued operations before non-controlling             
interest    23,337,591    1,242,604    24,580,195 
Non-controlling Interest    (5,375,850)    0    (5,375,850) 



Net income    $17,961,741    $1,242,604    $19,204,345 




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        Historical     
    Historical    Information of the    Pro forma Statement 
    Information of the    Acquired Entity    of Income for the 
    Company for the nine    (HSC) for the nine    nine month period 
    month period ended    month period ended    ended January 31, 
    January 31, 2009    January 31, 2009    2009 




Sales    $30,900,400    $ -    $30,900,400 
Cost of sales    (13,787,078)    -    (13,787,078) 



Gross profit    17,113,322    -    17,113,322 
Total operating expenses    (3,710,313)    -    (3,710,313) 



Income from operations    13,403,009    -    13,403,009 
Other income (expense)    (437,243)    -    (437,243) 



Income from continued operations before tax provision and non-             
controlling interest    12,965,766    -    12,965,766 
Income tax    (833,039)    -    (833,039) 



Income from continued operations before non-controlling             
interest    12,132,727    -    12,132,727 
Non-controlling interest    (5,192,309)    -    (5,192,309) 



Net income from continued operation    6,940,418    -    6,940,418 
Net income from discontinued operation    (237,741)    -    (237,741) 



Net income    $6,702,677    $ –    $6,702,677 




See below, for the additional HSC acquisition made by L&L during the quarter ended on October 31, 2009.

1.      L&L executed an Acquisition and Capital Increase Agreement (hereinafter the “Agreement”), effective on October 23, 2009, with Hon Shen Coal Co. Ltd. (“HSC”), located in Yunnan Province, China. Pursuant to the Agreement L&L will increase its equity interest in HSC’s coal washing facility from a 65% equity ownership interest to a 93% equity ownership interest, and acquire additional 93% equity ownership interest in the coking facilities (another distinctive operation of HSC). Thus, L&L reaches an overall 93% ownership in HSC’s entire operations of coal, washing and coking operations.
 
2.      On July 30, 2009, L&L acquired a 65% equity ownership interest in Hon Shen’s coal washing facilities have a combined annual capacity of 300,000 tons between two facilities: a 210,000-ton coal washing plant completed in July 2009 using Dense Medium Separation (DMS) technology, and an existing 90,000-ton plant using jig separation technology with approximately $ 33 million (or RMB 225 million). Hon Shen’s coking facilities has a production capacity of 150,000 tons with approximately $30 million (or RMB 204 million) in estimated annual revenues.
 
3.      Total registered capital of the HSC is 30 million RMB (or approximately $4.4 million USD). L&L is required to contribute 26,400,000 RMB (approximately $3,865,300 USD) for the overall 93% ownership in HSC’s entire operations of both coal washing and coking operations, excluding transaction costs which were expensed as incurred. The amount of $3.86 million shall be paid by L&L in several payments with a commitment that L&L may inject a total of 60 million RMB cash as total investment capital (which can be injected using bank loans or other financing means) into HSC. A first payment of 6 million RMB (approximately $0.88 million USD) was made within 30 days after execution of the Agreement. Of which, L&L has paid 2.6 million RMB (approximately $0.38 million USD) during the second quarter ended October 31, 2009. A second payment of $0.6 million USD was paid during the third quarter ended January 31, 2010. The remaining payment of $2,452,235 is due to HSC within two years after government’s approval of the acquisition. The purchase price for the HSC coking operation is 13,477,487 RMB (equivalent to US $1,971,171) as of October 23, 2009.
 
4.      The final valuation of net assets is expected to be completed as soon as possible, but no later than one year from the acquisition date. Certain net assets, assumed liabilities and intangible assets are still being finalized. The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the fair values of the net assets at the date of acquisition:
 

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Allocation of purchase price:    Amount 


Current assets    $542,148 
Property, plant and equipment    3,224,822 
Intangible assets    557,552 

Fair value of assets    4,324,522 
Less: Fair value of liabilities    2,204,983 

Net assets acquired    $2,119,539 

 
Noncontrolling interest    $148,368 


In accordance with authoritative guidance, the transfer of noncontrolling interest of HSC washing facility from 65% to 93% was accounted as the Company recognized additional capital of approximately $463,000.

5.      The Pro-Forma Income Statements with acquisition of HSC
 
  The following un-audited pro forma consolidated financial information for the nine month period ended January 31, 2010 and 2009, as presented below, reflects the results of operations of the Company assuming the HSC acquisition occurred on May 1, 2009. These pro forma results have been prepared for information purposes only and do not purport to be indicative of what operating results would have been had the acquisition actually taken place on May 1, 2009, and may not be indicative of future operating results.
 
        Historical    Pro forma 
    Historical    Information of the    Statement of 
    Information of the    Acquired Entity    Income for the 
    Company for the nine    (HSC) for the nine    nine month period 
    month period ended    month period ended    ended January 31, 
    January 31, 2010    January 31, 2010    2010 




Sales    $73,214,492    $2,472,302    $75,686,794 
Cost of sales    (38,696,813)    (2,184,607)    (40,881,420) 



Gross profit    34,517,679    287,695    34,805,374 
Total operating expenses    (7,574,106)    (144,662)    (7,718,768) 



Income from operations    26,943,573    143,033    27,086,606 
Other income (expense)    588,948    1,871    590,819 



Income from continued operations before tax provision and non-             
controlling interest    27,532,521    144,904    27,677,425 
Income tax    (3,057,962)    (36,226)    (3,094,188) 



Income from continued operations before non-controlling interest    24,474,559    108,678    24,583,237 
Non-controlling Interest    (5,375,850)    -    (5,375,850) 



Net income    $19,098,709    $108,678    $19,207,387 



 
 
        Historical    Pro forma 
    Historical    Information of the    Statement of 
    Information of the    Acquired Entity    Income for the 
    Company for the nine    (HSC) for the nine    nine month period 
    month period ended    month period ended    ended January 31, 
    January 31, 2009    January 31, 2009    2009 




Sales    $30,900,400    $6,761,002    $37,661,402 
Cost of sales    (13,787,078)    (6,062,848)    (19,849,926) 



Gross profit    17,113,322    698,154    17,811,476 
Total operating expenses    (3,710,313)    (223,892)    (3,934,205) 



Income from operations    13,403,009    474,262    13,877,271 
Other income (expense)    (437,243)    129,736    (307,507) 



Income from continued operations before tax provision and non-             
controlling interest    12,965,766    603,998    13,569,764 
Income tax    (833,039)    (150,999)    (984,038) 



Income from continued operations before non-controlling interest    12,132,727    452,999    12,585,726 

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Non-controlling interest    (5,192,309)    -    (5,192,309) 



Net income from continued operation    6,940,418    452,999    7,393,417 
Net income from discontinued operation    (237,741)    -    (237,741) 



Net income    $6,702,677    $452,999    $7,155,676 




KMC’s acquisition of Ping Yi Coal Mine (“PYC”), coal mining was made during the third quarter ended January 31, 2010 as follows:

1.      With the effective acquisition date of November 1, 2009, KMC acquired 100% of PYC, the purchase agreement was signed on January 18, 2010, with the effective date of November 1, 2009. PYC, located in Guizhou province, is a profitable, operating coal mine, which has a mining capacity of 150,000 tons annually. It is expected the PYC would generate approximately $15 Million USD revenue per year, using $100 per ton coal price as a basis.
 
2.      The purchase price of the acquisition contract is 27,042,593 RMB (equivalent to US$3,955,041) with the first payment of 23,042,593 RMB (equivalent to US $3,369,390). The remaining balance of 4,000,000RMB
 
  (equivalent to US $585,651) will be paid in 2 years after signing the contract. On early February, the Company made the second payment of 1,000,000 RMB (equivalent to US$146,412) to decrease the remaining balance to 3,000,000 RMB (equivalent to US$439,239).
 
3.      The final valuation of net assets is expected to be completed as soon as possible, but no later than one year from the acquisition date. Certain net assets, assumed liabilities and intangible assets are still being finalized. The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the fair values of the assets at the date of acquisition:
 
Allocation of purchase price:     


Current assets    $2,305,108 
Property, plant and equipment    4,637,562 
Intangible assets    1,909,020 

Fair value of assets    $8,851,690 
Less: Fair value of liabilities    4,896,649 

Net assets acquired    $3,955,041 


4.      The Pro-Forma Income Statements with acquisition of PYC
 
  The following un-audited pro forma consolidated financial information for the nine months period ended January 31, 2010 and January 31, 2009, as presented below, reflects the results of operations of the Company assuming the PYC acquisition occurred on May 1, 2009. These pro forma results have been prepared for information purposes only and do not purport to be indicative of what operating results would have been had the acquisition actually taken place on May 1, 2009, and may not be indicative of future operating results.
 
        Historical     
    Historical    Information of the    Pro forma Statement 
    Information of the    Acquired Entity    of Income for the 
    Company for the nine    (PYC) for the nine    nine month period 
    month period ended    month period ended    ended January 31, 
    January 31, 2010    January 31, 2010    2010 




Sales    $67,936,859    $9,172,149    $77,109,008 
Cost of sales    (38,398,307)    (2,987,353)    (41,385,660) 



Gross profit    29,538,552    6,184,796    35,723,348 
Total operating expenses    (7,381,260)    (776,831)    (8,158,091) 



Income from operations    22,157,292    5,407,965    27,565,257 
Other income (expense)    602,594    (59,054)    543,540 



Income from continued operations before tax provision and non-             
controlling interest    22,759,886    5,348,911    28,108,797 
Income tax    (1,864,803)    (1,226,601)    (3,091,404) 



Income from continued operations before non-controlling interest    20,895,083    4,122,310    25,017,393 
Non-controlling Interest    (5,375,850)    -    (5,375,850) 



Net income    $15,519,233    $4,122,310    $19,641,543 




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    Historical         
    Information of the    Historical Information    Pro forma Statement 
    Company for the    of the Acquired Entity    of Income for the 
    nine month period    (PYC) for the nine    nine month period 
    ended January 31,    month period ended    ended January 31, 
    2009    January 31, 2009    2009 




Sales    $30,900,400    $3,185,078    $34,085,478 
Cost of sales    (13,787,078)    (1,666,673)    (15,453,751) 



Gross profit    17,113,322    1,518,405    18,631,727 
Total operating expenses    (3,710,313)    (1,217,265)    (4,927,578) 



Income from operations    13,403,009    301,140    13,704,149 
Other income (expense)    (437,243)    (7,073)    (444,316) 



Income from continued operations before tax provision and non-             
controlling interest    12,965,766    294,067    13,259,833 
Income tax    (833,039)    (6,410)    (839,449) 



Income from continued operations before non-controlling interest    12,132,727    287,657    12,420,384 
Non-controlling interest    (5,192,309)    -    (5,192,309) 



Net income from continued operation    6,940,418    287,657    7,228,075 
Net income from discontinued operation    (237,741)    -    (237,741) 



Net income    $6,702,677    $287,657    $6,990,334 




TNI’s acquisition of ZoneLin’s coking was made during the third quarter ended January 31, 2010 as follows:

1.      Through L&L Yunnan Tianneng Industry Co. Ltd. “(TNI”), a 98% controlled subsidiary in China, L&L acquired 100% of ZoneLin coking (“ZoneLin”). The purchase agreement was signed on February 3, 2010, with the effective acquisition date of November 1, 2009. ZoneLin is a profitable operating coking facility, which produces 150,000 tons of coke annually. It is expected the agreement would generate approximately $28 Million USD revenue per year, using $187 per ton coal price as a basis.
 
2.      The purchase price of the acquisition contract is 13,675,000 RMB (equivalent to US$2,000,000) with the first payment of 6,837,500 RMB (equivalent to US $1,000,000) has been paid. The remaining balance of 6,837,500 RMB (equivalent to US $1,000,000) will be paid in 2 years after signing the contract.
 
3.      The final valuation of net assets is expected to be completed as soon as possible, but no later than one year from the acquisition date. Certain net assets, assumed liabilities and intangible assets are still being finalized. The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the fair values of the assets at the date of acquisition:
 
Allocation of purchase price:     

Current assets    $3,170,432 
Property, plant and equipment    2,892,758 
Intangible assets    662,472 

Fair value of assets    $6,725,662 
Less: Fair value of liabilities    4,725,662 

Net assets acquired    $1,960,000 

 
Noncontrolling interest    $40,000 


4.      The Pro-Forma Income Statements with acquisition of ZoneLin
 
  The following un-audited pro forma consolidated financial information for the nine months period ended January 31, 2010 and January 31, 2009, as presented below, reflects the results of operations of the Company assuming the ZoneLin acquisition occurred on May 1, 2009. These pro forma results have been prepared for information purposes only and do not purport to be indicative of what operating results would have been had the acquisition actually taken place on May 1, 2009, and may not be indicative of future operating results.
 

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    Historical    Historical Information    Pro forma Statement 
    Information of the    of the Acquired Entity    of Income for the 
    Company for the nine    (ZoneLin) for the nine    nine month period 
    month period ended    month period ended    ended January 31, 
    January 31, 2010    January 31, 2010    2010 




Sales    $68,433,949    $10,318,854    $78,752,803 
Cost of sales    (34,496,948)    (9,060,039)    (43,556,987) 



Gross profit    33,937,001    1,258,815    35,195,816 
Total operating expenses    (7,470,786)    (415,587)    (7,886,373) 



Income from operations    26,466,215    843,228    27,309,443 
Other income (expense)    603,706    (69,408)    534,298 



Income from continued operations before tax provision and non-             
controlling interest    27,069,921    773,820    27,843,741 
Income tax    (3,061,586)    (74,181)    (3,135,767) 



Income from continued operations before non-controlling interest    24,008,335    699,639    24,707,974 
Non-controlling Interest    (5,375,850)    -    (5,375,850) 



Net income    $18,632,485    $699,639    $19,332,124 



 
 
        Historical     
        Information of the     
    Historical    Acquired Entity    Pro forma Statement 
    Information of the    (ZoneLin) for the    of Income for the 
    Company for the nine    nine month period    nine month period 
    month period ended    ended January 31,    ended January 31, 
    January 31, 2009    2009    2009 




Sales    $30,900,400    $7,189,898    $38,090,298 
Cost of sales    (13,787,078)    (6,150,842)    (19,937,920) 



Gross profit    17,113,322    1,039,056    18,152,378 
Total operating expenses    (3,710,313)    (617,130)    (4,327,443) 



Income from operations    13,403,009    421,926    13,824,935 
Other income (expense)    (437,243)    (106,259)    (543,502) 



Income from continued operations before tax provision and non-             
controlling interest    12,965,766    315,667    13,281,433 
Income tax    (833,039)    (78,917)    (911,956) 



Income from continued operations before non-controlling interest    12,132,727    236,750    12,369,477 
Non-controlling interest    (5,192,309)    -    (5,192,309) 



Net income from continued operation    6,940,418    236,750    7,177,168 
Net income from discontinued operation    (237,741)    -    (237,741) 



Net income    $6,702,677    $236,750    $6,939,427 




TNI’s acquisition of HongXing’s coal washing was made during the third quarter ended January 31, 2010, as follows:

1.      L&L through TNI, a 98% controlled subsidiary in China, acquired 100% of HongXing coal washing (“HongXing”). The purchase agreement was signed on January 6, 2010, with the effective acquisition date of November 30, 2009. Hong Xing has a 150,000 ton annual coal washing capacity.
 
2.      On January 6, 2010, the entire acquisition price of 6,828,500 RMB (equivalent to US $1,000,000) was contributed by L&L to TNI to execute the agreement.
 
3.      The final valuation of the net assets is expected to be completed as soon as possible, but no later than one year from the acquisition date. The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the fair values of the assets at the date of acquisition:
 

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Allocation of purchase price:    Amount 
Current assets    $186,017 
Property, plant and equipment    1,098,381 
Intangible assets    169,946 

Fair value of assets    $1,454,344 
Less: Fair value of liabilities    454,344 

Net assets acquired    $980,000 

Noncontrolling interest    $20,000 


4.      The Pro-Forma Income Statements with acquisition of HongXing
 
  The following un-audited pro forma consolidated financial information for the nine months period ended January 31, 2010 and January 31, 2009, as presented below, reflects the results of operations of the Company assuming the HongXing acquisition occurred on May 1, 2009. These pro forma results have been prepared for information purposes only and do not purport to be indicative of what operating results would have been had the acquisition actually taken place on May 1, 2009, and may not be indicative of future operating results.
 
            Pro forma 
    Historical    Historical Information    Statement of 
    Information of the    of the Acquired Entity    Income for the 
    Company for the nine    (HongXing) for the nine    nine month period 
    month period ended    month period ended    ended January 31, 
    January 31, 2010    January 31, 2010    2010 




Sales    $71,933,986    $4,697,031    $76,631,017 
Cost of sales    (37,542,152)    (4,184,820)    (41,726,972) 



Gross profit    34,391,834    512,211    34,904,045 
Total operating expenses    (7,541,454)    (225,813)    (7,767,267) 



Income from operations    26,850,380    286,398    27,136,778 
Other income (expense)    547,988    -    547,988 



Income from continued operations before tax provision and non-             
controlling interest    27,398,368    286,398    27,684,766 
Income tax    (3,078,008)    (13,396)    (3,091,404) 



Income from continued operations before non-controlling interest    24,320,360    273,002    24,593,362 
Non-controlling Interest    (5,375,850)    -    (5,375,850) 



Net income    $18,944,510    $273,002    $19,217,512 



 
            Pro forma 
    Historical    Historical Information    Statement of 
    Information of the    of the Acquired Entity    Income for the 
    Company for the nine    (HongXing) for the nine    nine month period 
    month period ended    month period ended    ended January 31, 
    January 31, 2009    January 31, 2009    2009 




Sales    $30,900,400    $276,190    $31,176,590 
Cost of sales    (13,787,078)    (228,525)    (14,015,603) 



Gross profit    17,113,322    47,665    17,160,987 
Total operating expenses    (3,710,313)    (60,194)    (3,770,507) 



Income from operations    13,403,009    (12,529)    13,390,480 
Other income (expense)    (437,243)    -    (437,243) 



Income from continued operations before tax provision and non-             
controlling interest    12,965,766    (12,529)    12,953,237 
Income tax    (833,039)    (461)    (833,500) 



Income from continued operations before non-controlling interest    12,132,727    (12,990)    12,119,737 
Non-controlling interest    (5,192,309)    -    (5,192,309) 



Net income from continued operation    6,940,418    (12,990)    6,927,428 
Net income from discontinued operation    (237,741)    -    (237,741) 



Net income    $6,702,677    ($12,990)    $6,689,687 




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NOTE 4. NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

As described in Note 1, to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company has the majority controlling interest of HSC, L&L Coal Partners (2 coal mining operations) and TNI. The Company applied the provisions of FASB ASC 810, Consolidation, which were amended on January 1, 2009 by ASC 810-10-65 and FASB ASC 810-10-45-16. As required by FASB ASC 810, the Company’s non controlling ownership interest in consolidated subsidiaries is presented in the consolidated balance sheet within stockholders’ equity as a separate component from the Company’s equity. In addition, the condensed consolidated statement of income and comprehensive income includes earnings attributable to both the Company and the non controlling interests holders.

During the fiscal year 2010, the Company increased its ownership interest in HSC to 93% and also increased its interest in L&L Coal Partners to 80%. The equity related to non controlling interest as of January 31, 2010 represent 7% third-party interest in HSC and 20% third party interest in L&L Coal Partners and 2% third party interests in TNI.

Included below is a schedule of changes in ownerships interest for the nine month period ended January 31, 2010:

    Nine months period ended January 31, 
    2010    2009 


Net income attributable to the Company    $19,199,035    $6,702,677 
 
Transfers to Non controlling interest:    -     
Decrease in the Company’s paid-in capital for the    (463,155)    - 
purchase of additional interest in HSC         
Decrease in the Company’s paid-in capital for the    (7,217,473)     
increase of additional interest in LLC         


Net transfers to Non controlling interests    (7,680,628)    - 
Changes from net income attributable to the    $11,518,407    $6,702,677 
Company and transfers to Non controlling interest         

NOTE 5. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

The cash and cash equivalents balances as of January 31, 2010 and April 30, 2009 consist of:

Item    January 31, 2010    April 30, 2009 



 
Cash on hand    $8,276,344    $4,458,879 
Cash in banks    6,927,977    639,832 



Total    $15,204,321    $5,098,711 



The reason for the large sum of cash on hand is due to a large number of transactions in the PRC taking place in currency.

NOTE 6. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

The account receivable balances amounted to $18,863,097 and $16,906,010 as of January 31, 2010 and April 30, 2009, respectively. No allowance for doubtful accounts or sales returns deemed necessary.

NOTE 7. PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

Prepaid expenses and other current assets represent mainly cash advances paid to suppliers by the KMC, HSC and TNI, and deposits for equipment, based on the general industry practice. As the suppliers continue to provide goods and

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services to the Company, the balance are expected to be realized in a year. The balances amounted to $8,882,608 and $3,611,371 as of January 31, 2010 and April 30, 2009, respectively.

NOTE 8. OTHER RECEIVABLES

Other receivables consist of the following at January 31, 2010 and April 30, 2009:

Item    January 31, 2010    April 30, 2009 



Receivable- KMC right sale    $-    $954,373 
Other Receivables (1)    634,426    8,406,508 



Total    $634,426    $9,360,881 



(1)      The small other receivables balance at January 31, 2010 includes all amounts paid to the governmental agencies, which can be realized in a year.
 

NOTE 9. INVENTORIES

Inventories are primarily related to coal located at KMC, 2 Mines, HSC and TNI. Inventories consist of the following as of January 31, 2010 and April 30, 2009:

Item    January 31, 2010    April 30, 2009 



     Raw Materials    $1,865,419    $574,607 
     Coke    1,058,664   
     Coal    3,049,557    949,886 


Total Inventories    $5,973,640    $1,524,493 



NOTE 10. PROPERTY, PLANT, EQUIPMENT AND MINE DEVELOPMENT

Property and equipment are stated at cost and consist mainly of coal mining machinery and related hardware needed for coal mining and washing operations.

Mineral rights represent the exclusive right, granted by the Chinese government, to operate the 2 Mines and PYC. The rights were acquired in the first quarter of 2008 as a result of the acquisition of the “2 Mines” on May 1, 2008 and on November 1, 2009, respectively. The rights were recorded at fair value when acquired. The exclusive mining rights can be renewed with little or no additional cost at the end of 50 years. The Company has elected to use the straight line method of amortization to amortize its mineral rights. The amortization period ranges between 20 and 50 years, resulting in amortization expenses of approximately $50,000 per year for the 2 Mines and $62,500 for PYC, respectively.

Mine development costs are recorded at cost as incurred. The Company’s coal reserves are controlled through mining rights purchased from the Chinese government for a 50 year period. Depletion of reserves and amortization of mine development costs is computed using the straight line method.

The balances of the account consist of the following as of January 31, 2010 and April 30, 2009:

Item    January 31, 2010    April 30, 2009 



Land and coal interests (1) and (2)    $27,552,332    $5,652,125 
Building and improvements    4,826,146    $293,524 
Machinery and equipment (3)    14,042,121    6,256,941 
RuiLi Project (property, at cost)    -    400,687 


Sub-total    46,420,599    12,603,277 
Less: accumulated depreciation and         
amortization    (2,609,851)    (1,492,010) 


    $43,810,748    $11,111,267 



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(1)      Included in land and coal interests is capitalized development expenses relating to expanding the DaPuAn and SuTsong mines to increase annual mining capacities form 150,000 and 90,000 tons to 300,000 and 150,000 tons, respectively. Capitalized mine development expense related to mine expansions totaled approximately $20.2 million and $2.1 million, as of January 31, 2010 and April 30, 2009. Also included in land and coal interests is a recently completed coal washing facility of the DaPuAn Mine which will increase annual coal washing capacity by approximately 290,000 tons. The Company is currently waiting on final governmental approval of this project prior to putting it into production. When placed into production, development costs could be reclassified to buildings, machinery or equipment.
 
(2)      Included in land and coal interests are costs of $1.27 million and $1.27million at January 31, 2010 and April 30, 2009, respectively. These costs consist of $0.8 million and $0.8 million at January 31, 2010 and April 30, 2009, respectively, related to the Tian-Ri coal mine and $0.47 million and $0.47 million, at January 31, 2010 and April 30, 2009, respectively, related to the Laos coal mine. The Tian-Ri coal mine has received initial governmental approval and currently has an outside civil engineering firm performing excavation and exploration to verify its underground coal reserves and constructing mountain roads to access the mine sites.
 
  The Laos coal mine is currently having a preliminary engineering survey of the coal reserves performed as well as a consulting study on the coal mine site.
 
(3)      Machinery related to mining and excavating equipment, includes railroad, steel cable, bucket cars, pulleys, motors survey equipment, air compressor units used in shafts, tunnels for the mines mining operations and safety improvement. The related depreciation expense was $1,117,841, and $1,104,314 for the period ended January 31, 2010, and for same period of 2009 respectively.
 

NOTE 11. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The Company has allocated to intangible assets of $2,126,800 of the price paid for various acquisitions made during the first nine months of 2010. An amortizable asset of $1,781,508 was set up for customer relationships. Customer relationship assets are being amortized over a period of 5 to 7 years. Amortization expense for the first nine months of 2010 was approximately $65,500. As of January 31, 2010, amortizable intangible assets net of accumulated amortization was $1,716,008. Annual amortization expense will be approximately $250,000 for the next five years.

In addition, as a result of the same acquisitions, unamortized intangible assets (trade names) of approximately $345,000 were recorded during the first nine months of 2010. In the future unamortized assets will be reviewed for impairment on a regular basis.

NOTE 12. ASSET RETIREMENT COST AND OBLIGATION

The Company accounts for asset retirement obligations in accordance with Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations. The Company reviews the asset retirement obligation at least annually and makes necessary adjustments for permitted changes as granted by state authorities and for revisions of estimates of the amount and timing of costs. For ongoing operations, adjustments to the liability result in an adjustment to the corresponding asset.

Asset Retirement Cost at January 31, 2010 was $9,243,045 less accumulated amortization of $874,084 for a net asset retirement cost of $8,368,961.

Amortization expense for asset retirement cost for the periods ended January 31, 2010 and April 30, 2009 was approximately $112,006 and $149,340 respectively.

Asset Retirement Obligation at January 31, 2010 was $8,406,296.

NOTE 13. ACCRUALS AND OTHER LIABILITIES

Accruals and other liabilities consist of the following as of January 31, 2010 and April 30, 2009:

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Item    January 31, 2010    April 30, 2009 



Other Payable    -    $901,542 
Salaries & Welfare Payable    613,001    22,701 
Other Short Term Liabilities (1)    143,473    29,152 


Total    $756,474    $953,395 



(1) Other short-term liabilities included employees’ social insurance and prepaid rental deposit.

NOTE 14. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company reports its operations primarily through the following reportable operating segments: coal mining revenue, coal wholesaling, coking revenue and coal washing revenue. The Company’s chief operating decision maker uses operating income as the primary measure of segment profit and loss.

Operating segment results for the three and nine months ended January 31, 2010 and 2009 were as follows:

    Three Months Ended January 31,    Nine Months Ended January 31, 


    2010    2009    2010    2009 




Coal mining revenue    $17,686,052    $6,844,487    $36,944,180    $20,516,191 
Coal wholesale revenue    3,775,158    3,144,983    11,847,306    10,384,209 
Coking revenue    8,370,049    -    8,719,537    - 
Coal washing revenue    8,125,004    -    17,672,966    - 




   Total Revenue    37,956,263    9,989,470    75,183,989    30,900,400 




 
Coal mining operating income    12,728,854    4,231,903    26,445,328    13,888,841 
Coal wholesale operating income    538,139    192,376    1,468,503    619,976 
Coking operating income    776,129    -    826,814    - 
Coal washing operating income    674,585    -    1,740,133    - 




   Total operating income    14,717,707    4,424,279    30,480,778    14,508,817 
 
Parent company operating income    (1,655,592)    (265,245)    (3,362,477)    (1,105,808) 




Income from operations    $13,062,115    $4,159,034    $27,118,301    $13,403,009 

NOTE 15. BANK LOANS

As of January 31, 2010, the Company had a short term loan with a balance of $1,742,313 from a bank in China. This loan has matured and the bank has extended the note on a month to month basis. The interest rate was approximately 11.8% -13.32% per annum. The bank loan is secured by machinery and equipment.

NOTE 16. LONG-TERM PAYABLE

During the third quarter, as part of the acquisitions of TNI and PYC, the Company assumed two loan agreements with banks in China. The first loan with TNI was for RMB 14,300,000 or approximately $1,951,000. This loan carried an interest rate of 5.4% per annum and matures on December 23, 2011. The second loan with PYC was for RMB 15,000,000 or approximately $2,196,000. The loan carries an interest rate of 9.7% per annum and matures on February 26, 2011. Both loans are unsecured.

The long term payables are due to the sellers of acquired business of PYC, TNI and HSC, in the amount of $3,392,235.

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NOTE 17. INCOME AND SALES TAXES

The Company’s main operations are located in China. The Company is subject to income taxes primarily in two taxing jurisdictions, China, and the United States of America (“U.S.”). The income of the Company is mainly generated via its 2 Mines , KMC, HSC, and TNI which are foreign entities located in China. The Company incurs tax liability for the coal operations including coal profit tax charged at 25% of coal profit and various surcharges. As the 2 Mines (DaPuAn Mine and SuTsong Mine) in a heavily regulated resource business in China, and HongXing and ZoneLin are in a form of proprietorship (are not incorporated as a corporation), thus they are subject a special tax rate equal to a 5% of total revenue proceeds as of the period ended January 31, 2010, subject to provisional adjustments when the coal sale changes. As no cash or funds were repatriated from China to the U.S., the Company’s income was not subject to the U.S. federal taxation for both the current and prior period ended on January 31, 2010, and 2009, under subpart F, income from controlled foreign company, of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.

The Company recognizes deferred income taxes for the differences between financial accounting and tax bases of assets and liabilities. For the nine month period ended on January 31, 2010 and 2009, there were no material temporary book/tax differences or differences between financial accounting and tax bases of assets and liabilities.

The Company’s tax liability for the period ended January 31,2010 was $7,802,895, compared to the tax liability for the prior year ended on April 30, 2009 which was $6,014,922. These tax payables to Chinese local governments can be postponed temporarily as L&L, a U.S. company, is expanding the Sino-American joint-venture to bring in U.S. management skills to increase coal production and safety standards, beneficial to the Chinese local communities. According to Chinese law, a new joint venture may enjoy special Chinese tax rebates from the government, thus there is a high probability that the 2 Mines, KMC and HSC local tax liability payments may be delayed or mitigated.

The following is a reconciliation of the provision for income taxes at the U.S. federal income tax rate to the income taxes reflected in the Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income:

    January 31, 2010    January 31, 2009 



Tax expense (credit) at statutory rate – US federal    34%    34% 



US state tax expense net of federal tax    -    - 



Changes in valuation allowance    (34%)    (34%) 



Foreign income tax benefit – PRC (KMC, HSC, TNI*)    25%    25% 



Foreign tax expense at actual rate (KMC)    25%    25% 



Foreign income tax benefit – PRC (LLC, HongXing,    5%    5% 
ZoneLin)         



Foreign Tax expense at actual rate (LLC)    5%    5% 




* TNI has no sales at its corporate level, however all sales are generated by two subsidiaries (HongXing washing and ZoneLin coking) as of January 31, 2010.

United States of America

As of January 31, 2010, the Company in the United States had approximately $4,068,033 in net operating loss carry forwards available to offset future taxable income. Federal net operating losses can generally be carried forward 20 years. The deferred tax assets at January 31, 2010 consist mainly of net operating loss carry forwards. Due to the uncertainty of the realization of the related deferred tax assets of $1,383,131, a reserve equal to the amount of deferred income taxes has been established at January 31, 2010. The Company has provided 100% valuation allowance to the deferred tax assets as of January 31, 2010.

People’s Republic of China (PRC)

Pursuant to the PRC Income Tax Laws, the Company's subsidiaries are generally subject to Enterprise Income Taxes ("EIT") at a statutory rate of 25% for KMC and HSC entities. The statutory rate of 5% for LLC and TNI entities since they are owned in the form of partnerships.

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The following table sets forth the significant components of the provision for income taxes for operation in PRC as of January 31, 2010 and 2009.

    January 31, 2010    January 31, 2009 
Net taxable income for KMC    6,394,005    640,570 
Income tax @25%    1,598,501    160,143 
Net taxable income for LLC    21,556,109    13,457,944 
Income tax @5%    1,077,805    672,897 
Net taxable income for HSC    1,709,503    - 
Income tax @25%    249,007    - 
Net taxable income for TNI    864,290    - 
Income tax @5%    43,215    - 

NOTE 18. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (see Note 19 for Related Party Notes Receivables)

Item             January 31, 2010                       April 30, 2009 



Due to officer    $ -    $ (910,791) 
Due from related parties (1)    $ -    $ 5,983,636 


    $ -    $ 5,072,845 



(1)      The due from related party are cash advances made to an individual, manager of KMC subsidiary, for development of Tian-Ri Coal Mine. The advances will be reclassified as project costs as assets when supporting documents are received. The loan to the non-controlling interest shareholders of the 2 Mines which was $0 and $4,300,000 as of January 31, 2010 and April 30, 2009, respectively.
 

NOTE 19. RELATED PARTY NOTES RECEIVABLES

The Company has loaned money to various companies and individuals who have (1) non controlling interests in various mines the company has purchased, (2) the purchaser of discontinued operations or (3) the operators of various exploration efforts the Company in which the Company is participating (Tian-Ri Coal Mine). All of the original notes were denominated in RMB and translated into dollars using a rate of RMB 6.83 to USD, except for the note from Lieurkong Machinery which was denominated in USD. These notes receivable carry interest at the annual rate of 6% payable after October 31, 2009. The interest is compound annually. The first interest payment is due on November 1, 2010. As of January 31, 2010, the Company has recorded accrued interest of approximately $114,000 which is included in Other Receivables. The notes are secured by security interest in the equipment, fixtures, inventory and accounts receivable of the business and personal property of the various mines or businesses indicated. Because the borrowers under the notes are operators of mines and other businesses in which the Company has an interest, the Company believes the borrowers meet the requirements to be considered a related party.

    RMB                 
Borrower     Amount         USD    Interest    Maturity    Collateral 






Ming Ke Coal    1,710,004    $250,367    6% compounded annually    May 1, 2015    Dapuan Coal Mine 
Yang Zai Xiong    3,110,666    455,442    6% compounded annually    May 1, 2015    Dapuan Coal Mine 
Zhang Dong Wu    1,745,736    255,598    6% compounded annually    May 1, 2015    Dapuan Coal Mine 
Shi Zhong Coking Ltd    500,000    73,206    6% compounded annually    May 1, 2015    Dapuan Coal Mine 
Yong Lao Chung    1,000,259    146,451    6% compounded annually    May 1, 2015    Dapuan Coal Mine 
Lieurkong Machinery        888,724    6% compounded annually    May 1, 2015    Assets of LNL 
Yong Lao Zhong    2,451,116    358,875    6% compounded annually    May 1, 2015    TNI 
Tian Ri Coal Mine    10,000,000    1,464,129    6% compounded annually    May 1, 2015    Mining equipment & fixtures 
Yang Lao Shu    2,892,866    423,553    6% compounded annually    May 1, 2015    SuTsong Coal Mine 
Chen Jin Chang    13,114,506    1,920,132    6% compounded annually    May 1, 2015    SuTsong Coal Mine 
Gu Hong Wei    1,008,000    147,584    6% compounded annually    May 1, 2015    SuTsong Coal Mine 
Yong Lao Chung    7,320,701    1,071,845    6% compounded annually    May 1, 2015    SuTsong Coal Mine 
Gu Bao Liang    1,000,000    146,413    6% compounded annually    May 1, 2015    SuTsong Coal Mine 

        $7,602,319             


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NOTE 20. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

The Company authorized 2,500,000, no par value, preferred stock. Currently, there is no preferred stock issued or outstanding. On January 23, 2009, the Company purchased 400,000 common stock shares from a major shareholder for a total of $1.00. As the shareholder wished to donate shares to the Company, thus $1.00 is a symbolic value used for the donation. The 400,000 shares have been recorded as Treasury Stock in the accompanying financial statements since January 31, 2009.

It is the Company’s practice to issue common stock for service. The price of the stock is based on the trading price on the date of contract when stock is public traded in capital market. Before the Company’s stock is publicly traded in public market, the price is negotiated by both recipients and the Company on mutual consent basis.

On January 23, 2009, the Company disposed of its air compressor subsidiary LEK. As a result of the disposal, LEK returned L&L shares to the Company. The Company cancelled 1,708,283 shares of common stock received from LEK during the quarter ended January 31, 2009.

On April 10, 2009, an officer (insider) entered into an agreement and donated one million (1,000,000) shares of common stock that he personally owns to a Chung Yung Christian University Development Foundation (CYCUDF) in installment. CYCUDF is a non-profit organization, incorporated in the State of California. As of January 31, 2010, 400,000 shares were transferred to the foundation. The remaining shares are to be transferred within the next 2 years

The table below is a summary of the Company’s all warrants activities as of January 31, 2010.

        Weighted Average 
    Units    Exercise Price 

Outstanding at April 30, 2007    3,418,710                                   $1.62 
 
Issued    0                                   $0.00 
Exercised    (638,362)                                   $0.80 
Cancelled    0                                   $0.00 
Expired    0                                   $0.00 
Outstanding at April 30, 2008    2,780,348                                   $1.86 
 
Issued    909,000                                   $2.50 
Exercised    (92,374)                                   $0.71 
Cancelled    0                                   $0.00 
Expired    (1,611,725)                                   $0.81 
Outstanding at April 30, 2009    1,985,249                                   $2.50 
 
Issued    5,841,163                                   $2.79 
Exercised    (2,342,828)                                   $1.37 
Cancelled    (181,250)                                   $3.00 
Expired    0                                   $0.00 
Outstanding at January 31, 2010    5,302,334                                   $3.30 

See Note 23, for warrants (Class D and Class E) issued to executive and director compensations.

During the period ended January 31, 2010, certain equity shares and warrants were issued as a part of the Company business operations. Warrants class H, I, J, K, L, B and S are issued to institutional investors.

Following is a summary of the status of warrants outstanding at January 31, 2010:

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            Weighted Average    Weighted 
         Range of    Total Warrants    Remaining Life    Average 
Type of Warrants    Exercise Prices    Outstanding    (Years)    Exercise Price 




Officers and Directors (Class D and E)    $2.25 - $3.00    1,395,999                                     2.82    $2.90 
Institutional Investors (Class B1, H, I, J, K and L1)    $1.00 - $5.62    3,729,821                                     2.01    $2.56 
Placement Agents (Class B2 and L2)    $6.11    176,514                                     4.70    $3.80 
Total        5,302,334                                     2.21    $3.30 

NOTE 21. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The Company only has common shares and warrants issued and outstanding as of January 31, 2010. Under the treasury stock method of Earnings Per Share, the Company computed the diluted earnings per share, as if all issued warrants were converted to common stock, and cash proceeds were used to buy back common stock. The following presents both basic and diluted earnings per share, for the nine months period ended January 31, 2010 and 2009.

    Three Months Ended    Three Months Ended    Nine Months Ended    Nine Months Ended 
Item    January 31, 2010    January 31, 2009    January 31, 2010    January 31, 2009 





 
Net income    $9,558,125    $1,768,441    $19,199,035    $6,702,677 
Number of Shares    26,085,648    22,089,898    23,312,703    21,768,966 
Per Share - Basic    $0.37    $0.08    $0.82    $0.31 




 
Effect of dilutive shares    1,764,707    398,998    1,764,707    398,998 
Number of dilutive shares    27,850,355    22,488,896    25,077,410    22,167,964 
Per Share - Diluted    $0.34    $0.08    $0.77    $0.30 





NOTE 22. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

The Company maintains majority of its cash in China, either in Chinese banks or in the Company’s Chinese locations as cash on hand (currency). Cash balances in foreign locations are not insured as they are in the U.S. In addition, there are times, when the Company’s cash deposited in the United States banks exceeds the US federal government insured limits, subject to potential risks. As of January 31, 2010 and April 30, 2009, the Company had uninsured cash balances of $14,454,266 and $5,036,400, respectively.

Financial instruments that are also potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risks are primarily trade accounts receivable. The trade accounts receivable are due primarily from clients in China. The Company has not historically experienced material losses due to uncollectible trade accounts receivable.

NOTE 23. WARRANTS

The Company has no qualified employee stock option plan. The Company issued 2 types of warrants, one for executives (Warrant Class D), and the other for directors (Warrant Class E). Only directors and senior executives are entitled to receive warrants, as compensations for their services.

During the nine month period ended January 31, 2010, 2,342,828 warrants were exercised for the issuance of common shares. As of January 31, 2010, total warrants authorized under Class D and Class E were 1,100,000 units and 4,000,000 units, respectively. During the period ended January 31, 2010, total units of warrants (Class D) issued and warrants (Class E) issued were 192,000 units and 1,203,999 units, respectively. Warrants are issued quarterly to Board of Directors and officers.

Information relating to warrants outstanding and exercisable at January 31, 2010 summarized by exercise price is as follows:

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Range of      Number of    Weighted Average    Weighted        Number    Weighted 
Exercise      Outstanding at    Remaining    Average        Exercisable at    Average 
Price    January 31, 2010 (units)    Contractual Life    Exercise Price    January 31, 2010 (units)    Exercise Price 






$2.25 -    Class D  Class E            Class D    Class E     




$3.00    192,000         1,203,999    2.82 Years           $2.90    192,000    1,203,999           $2.90 

During the current period ended January 31, 2010, the Company did not use its equity instruments to acquire goods or services, other than for directors’ services and to reward senior executives.

The following table summarizes two types of warrants (Class D and Class E) and exercise prices available to the existing and prior executives and board members as of January 31, 2010. Starting from April 1, 2009, monthly warrant issuances to executives and board members will be 4,000 units, changing from 2,000 units per month. The warrants issued will expire after five years, can be extended.

    Number of    Number of    Total warrants     
    Warrants (D)    Warrants (E)    issued     
    issued and    issued and        Warrants 
    outstanding    outstanding        convertible price 





    192,000             
Executives        -        $2.25 
Directors    -    1,203,999        $3.00 





Total units issued    192,000    1,203,999               1,395,999     



NOTE 24. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

a) Operating Leases

The Company leases its Seattle office non-cancelable leases, expiring in September of 2010. The non-cancelable operating lease agreements require that the Company pays certain operating expenses, including management fees to the leased premises. Rental expenses for the period ended January 31, 2010 and 2009 were $17,912 and $19,476, respectively. The future minimum lease payments required under the operating leases is approximately $48,000.

b) Commitments

As the Company has issued 400,000 of its equity shares (valued at $4.00 per share) to the 2 Mines (DaPuAn Mine and SuTsong Mine, called L&L Coal Partners) on August 20, 2008, the Company is to inject approximately $6 million in cash, to in approximately 12 months to satisfy its contribution, under the purchase terms with the 2 Mines. As of January 31, 2010, the Company has injected approximately $0.38 million to HSC. The Company should inject a second payment of approximately $3.5 million to HSC in next two years. Under the purchase agreement, L&L is to inject approximately $0.59 million to PYC in cash or common stock, and L&L is also to inject approximately $4 million cash to TNI to satisfy the its contribution.

The PRC adopted extensive environmental laws and regulations that affect the operations of the coal mining industry. The outcome of environmental liabilities under proposed or future environmental legislation cannot be reasonably estimated at present, and could be material. Under existing legislation, however, Company management believes that there are no probable liabilities that will have a material adverse effect on the financial position of the company.

The Company’s operations in the PRC are subject to specific considerations and significant risks not typically associated with companies in North America. These include risks associated with, among others, the political, economic and legal environments and foreign currency exchange. The Company’s results may be adversely affected by changes in the governmental policies with respect to laws and regulations, anti-inflationary measures, currency conversions and remittance abroad, and rates and methods of taxation, among other things.

The majority of the Company sales, purchases and expense transactions are denominated in RMB and most of the Company’s assets and liabilities are also denominated in RMB. The RMB is not freely convertible into foreign

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currencies under the current law. In China, foreign exchange transactions are required by law to be transacted only by authorized financial institutions. Remittances in currencies other than RMB may require certain supporting documentation in order to affect the remittance.

Bratek v. L&L Financial Holdings, et al. On or about November 13, 2009, Ronald F. Bratek (an individual) filed a Complaint in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Mercer County, against the Company (under its former name “L&L Financial Holdings, Inc.”) and Dickson V. Lee. The Complaint alleges claims for frauds and declaratory judgment in relation to Bratek’s past purchase of securities and warrants. The Company believes the implication of this proceeding is not material, and disputes all of Bratek’s claims pertaining to his alleged claims regarding the exercise of his warrant within a specified time period, and will assert appropriate counterclaims.

NOTE 25. MAJOR CUSTOMERS AND MAJOR VENDORS

For the period ended January 31, 2010, we had one major customer who purchased over 10% of the Company’s total sales. This customer collectively accounted for approximately 19% (approximately $7 million USD) of our total sales and approximately 48% (approximately $8.8 million USD) of accountant receivables. In addition, there are two major suppliers each provided over 10% of our total purchases. These suppliers collectively supplied approximately 63% (approximately $6 million USD) of the Company’s purchases and 32% (approximately $0.4 million USD) of total accounts payable.

For the period ended January 31, 2009, we had three major customers who purchased over 10% of the Company’s total sales. This customer collectively accounted for approximately 89% (approximately $7 million USD) of our total sales and approximately 64% (approximately $9 million USD) of accountant receivables. In addition, there is 1 major supplier who provided over 10% of our total purchases. This supplier collectively supplied approximately 78% (approximately $1.9 million USD) of the Company’s purchases and 32% (approximately $0.6 million USD) of total accounts payable.

NOTE 26. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Company has evaluated events subsequent to January 31, 2010, to assess the need for potential recognition or disclosure in this Report. Such events were evaluated through March 17, 2010, the date these financial statements were issued. Based upon this evaluation, it was determined that no subsequent events occurred that require recognition in the financial statements and that the following items represent subsequent events that merit disclosure herein:

On February 18, 2010, the Company started trading on NASDAQ under the symbol LLEN.

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain as they are based on current expectations and assumptions concerning future events or future performance of the Company. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. Forward-looking statements usually contain the words “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” or similar expressions, and are subject to numerous known and unknown risks and uncertainties. In evaluating such statements, prospective investors should carefully review various risks and uncertainties identified in this Report, including the matters set forth under the captions “Risk Factors” and in the Company’s other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). These risks and uncertainties could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or publicly announce revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect future events or developments.

Although forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q reflect the good faith judgment of our management, such statements can only be based on facts and factors currently known by us. Consequently, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results and outcomes may differ materially from the results and outcomes discussed in or anticipated by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences in results and outcomes include, without limitation, those specifically addressed under the heading “Risk Factors” in Item 1A., as well as those discussed elsewhere in this Quarterly Report. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report. We file reports with the SEC. You can read and copy any materials we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room, 100 F. Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549 on official business days during the hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can obtain additional information about the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. In addition, the SEC maintains an Internet site (http://www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC, including the Company.

We undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this Quarterly Report. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made throughout the entirety of this Quarterly Report, which attempt to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

When we use the terms "we," "us," "our," "L & L," and "the Company," we mean L & L ENERGY, INC., a Nevada corporation, and its subsidiaries.

Plan of Operations

The Company is engaged in and currently generates revenue from its coal mining, clean coal washing, coal consolidation, coking and wholesaling businesses in China, the world largest coal consuming nation. Despite China having substantial coal resources, due to a lack of organizational skills of the coal industry among other factors, China’s mining companies cannot produce enough coal to meet China’s domestic demand for coal. As the Chinese economy continues with its GDP growth at an estimated 7%-8% in 2009 focusing on domestic consumption, the Company plans to continue leveraging on its fourteen (14) years of in-country experience, U.S. management skills, and U.S. accounting knowledge to become a leading coal energy company not only in Yunnan Province, but also in Guangdong Province. The Company plans to expand its coal business by expanding upon its existing operations, and by acquiring other existing profit making coal companies following China’s oligopoly policy that is aimed to eliminate small, inefficient coal mines and to favor efficient operations. Despite the Wall Street financial downturn in 2008, the Company was able to continue increasing its operations during the current quarter ended on January 31, 2010. The Company plans to invite qualified U.S. mining executives and strategic partners to join in L&L’s management team and to facilitate its vertical integration in the coal industry. When the Company reaches a certain size, L&L plans to gradually leverage on the vast U.S. coal (energy) resources to diversify its operational risks and to increase revenue.

As more fully discussed in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 14, 2009, which is incorporated herein by reference, on December 9, 2009, we executed that certain revised Acquisition and Capital Increase Agreement (“Revised Acquisition Agreement”) and that certain Cooperative Operation Contract to Establish Yunnan Li Wei Hon Shen Coal Co. Ltd. (“Cooperative Agreement”), both with Mr. Fuchang Wang, sole owner of Hon Shen Coal Co. Ltd. (“HSC”) for the Company to increase its ownership interest in HSC’s overall business operations to a 93% equity ownership. The original

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Acquisition Agreement, which we disclosed and discussed in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 29, 2009, as amended in our Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed on November 4, 2009, was executed on October 23, 2009. The effective date of the Revised Acquisition Agreement and the Cooperative Agreement shall also be effective as of October 23, 2009. Per the Revised Acquisition Agreement and the Cooperative Agreement, the total registered capital of HSC shall be increased from RMB 3,600,000 to RMB 30,000,000, and which shall be contributed to by both parties over a period of two years after the government’s approval of the increase in HSC’s registered capital and the conversion of HSC into a Sino-foreign cooperation company (“SFCC”). L&L shall own a 93% equity ownership interest of the SFCC by its purchase of RMB 26,400,000 of the SFCC’s registered capital to be delivered in two payments: (1) RMB 6,000,000 (approximately $870,000 USD) in cash within three (3) months of the government’s approval of the acquisition and conversion of HSC into a Sino-foreign cooperation company (see related discussion below), and (2) RMB 20,400,000 (approximately $2,990,000) in cash to be paid within two (2) years of the government’s approval of the acquisition and conversion. Mr. Wang shall own the remaining 7% equity ownership interest in the SFCC based on his ownership of the remaining RMB 3,600,000 in SFCC’s registered capital, in the form of the HSC’s existing coal washing and coking facilities.

Through KMC, L&L acquired 100% equity of PYC on January 18, 2010 with an effective acquisition date of November 1, 2009 by $3,955,041. L&L newly formed TNI in Yunnan province, China, and owns 98% of controlling interest. Through TNI, L&L acquired 100% equity of ZoneLin Coal Coking Factory in China (“ZoneLin”) on February 3, 2010 with an effective acquisition date of November 1, 2009; and acquired 100% equity of SeZone County Hong Xing Coal Washing Factory (“Hong Xing”) on January 1, 2010 with an effective acquisition date of November 30, 2009.

Results of Operations

Comparison of Three Months Ended January 31, 2010 and Three Months Ended January 31, 2009

  Revenue

Coal Mining Segment

Tons sold and the associated revenue for the three month periods as follows:

    Three Months Ended         
                   January 31,    Increase (Decrease) 
    2010    2009    $/ton    % 




 
Coal mining revenue    $17,686,052    $6,844,487    $10,841,565    158.40% 
Tons sold    159,752    68,087    91,665    134.63% 
Average price per ton sold    110.71    100.53    10.18    10.13% 
Coal mining cost of good sold    4,262,219    1,446,762    2,815,457    194.60% 
Tons sold    159,752    68,087    91,665    134.63% 
Average coal mining cost of goods sold per ton    26.68    21.25    5.43    25.56% 
Coal mining salaries and wages expense    190,158    713,289    (523,131)    -73.34% 
Tons sold    159,752    68,087    91,665    134.63% 
Average coal mining salaries and wages expense per    1.19    10.48    (9.29)    -88.64% 
ton                 
Coal mining selling, general and administrative    467,680    452,533    15,147    3.35% 
expense                 
Tons sold    159,752    68,087    91,665    134.63% 
Average coal mining selling, general and    2.93    6.65    (3.72)    -55.95% 
administrative expense per ton                 
Coal mining operating income    $12,765,995    $4,231,903    $8,534,092    201.66% 
Tons sold    159,752    68,087    91,665    134.63% 
Average coal mining operating income per ton    79.91    62.15    17.76    28.57% 

Total coal mining revenue increased 158.40 % during the three months ended January 31, 2010 as compared to the same three month period in 2009 primarily as a result of 159,752 tons sold during the three months ended January 31, 2010.

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compared to 68,087 tons during the three months ended January 31, 2009. The cost per ton sold increased to $110.71 due primarily to an $10.18 per ton increase in purchased coal, which is an increase of 10.13% from the prior period.

Total coal mining cost of good sold increased as sales increased, and generated more direct labors and overhead expenses.

Total coal mining salaries and wages decreased as certain reclassifications were made from personnel cost to cost of goods.

Total coal mining selling, general and administrative expense increased due to the increase of transportation cost, entertainment, auto repair and maintenance, gas and other selling related expenses.

Total coal mining operating income increased based upon the above factors.

 

Wholesale Coal Segment

Tons sold and the associated revenue for the three month periods as follows:

     Three Months Ended         
                 January 31,    Increase (Decrease) 
    2010    2009    $/ton    % 
 
Wholesale coal revenue    $3,775,158    $3,144,983    $630,175    20.04% 
Tons sold    27,904    24,392    3,512    14.40% 
Average price per ton sold    135.29    128.94    6.36    4.93% 
Wholesale coal cost of good sold    3,150,008    2,874,374    275,634    9.59% 
Tons sold    27,904    24,392    3,512    14.40% 
Average wholesale coal cost of goods sold per ton    112.89    117.84    (4.95)    -4.20% 
Wholesale coal salaries and wage expense    17,233    20,099    (2,866)    -14.26% 
Tons sold    27,904    24,392    3,512    14.40% 
Average wholesale coal salaries and wage expense per ton    0.62    0.82    (0.21)    -25.05% 
Wholesale coal selling, general and administrative expense    69,778    58,134    11,644    20.03% 
Tons sold    27,904    24,392    3,512    14.40% 
Average wholesale coal selling, general and administrative expense    2.50    2.38    0.12    4.92% 
per ton                 
Wholesale coal operating income    $538,139    $192,376    $345,763    179.73% 
Tons sold    27,904    24,392    3,512    14.40% 
Average wholesale coal operating income per ton    19.29    7.89    11.40    144.53% 

Total wholesale coal revenue increased 20.04% during the three months ended January 31, 2010 as compared to the same three month period in 2009 primarily as a result of 27,904 tons sold during the three months ended January 31, 2010 compared to 24,392 tons during the three months ended January 31, 2009. The cost per ton sold increased to $135.29 due primarily to an $6.36 per ton increase in purchased coal, which is an increase of 4.93% from the prior period.

Total wholesale coal cost of good sold increased due to increase in sales.

Total wholesale coal salaries and wages decreased as there were less employees in the quarter ended January 31, 2010.

Total wholesale coal selling, general and administrative expense increased due to increase in sales, and related selling expense, such as transportation, marketing and sales expenses.

Total wholesale coal operating income increased based upon the above factors.

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Coke Segment

Tons sold and the associated revenue for the three month periods as follows:

       Three Months Ended             
                   January 31,           Increase (Decrease) 
    2010    2009        $/ton    % 





 
Coke revenue    $8,370,049        N/A    $8,370,049    100.00% 
Tons sold    49,701        N/A    49,701    100.00% 
Average price per ton sold    168.41        N/A    168.41    100.00% 
Coke cost of good sold    7,330,959        N/A    7,330,959    100.00% 
Tons sold    49,701        N/A    49,701    100.00% 
Average coke cost of goods sold per ton    147.50        N/A    147.50    100.00% 
Coke salaries and wage expense    91,768        N/A    91,768    100.00% 
Tons sold    49,701        N/A    49,701    100.00% 
Average Coke coal salaries and wage expense per    1.85        N/A    1.85    100.00% 
ton                     
Coke selling, general and administrative expense    129,707        N/A    129,707    100.00% 
Tons sold    49,701        N/A    49,701    100.00% 
Average Coke selling, general and administrative    2.61        N/A    2.61    100.00% 
expense per ton                     
Coke operating income    $817,615        N/A    $817,615    100.00% 
Tons sold    49,701        N/A    49,701    100.00% 
Coke operating income per ton    16.45        N/A    16.45    100.00% 

Total coke sales revenue increased 100% during the three months ended January 31, 2010 as compared to the same three month period in 2009 primarily as a result of 49,701 tons sold during the three months ended January 31, 2010 compared to 0 tons during the three months ended January 31, 2009, as L&L acquired coking segment during second quarter of 2010.

Total coke cost of good sold increased by 100% as the Company acquired coking operation during second quarter of 2010.

Total coke salaries and wages increased by 100% as the Company acquired coking operation during second quarter of 2010.

Total coke selling, general and administrative expense increased by 100% as the Company acquired coking operation during second quarter of 2010.

Total coke operating income increased based upon the above factors.

 

Coal Washing Segment

Tons sold and the associated revenue for the three month periods as follows:

    Three Months Ended             
    January 31,               Increase (Decrease) 
    2010    2009        $/ton    % 





 
Coal washing revenue    $8,125,004        N/A    $8,125,004    100.00% 
Tons sold    73,186        N/A    73,186    100.00% 
Average price per ton sold    111.02        N/A    111.02    100.00% 
Coal washing cost of good sold    7,164,917        N/A    7,164,917    100.00% 
Tons sold    73,186        N/A    73,186    100.00% 
Average coal washing cost of goods sold per ton    97.90        N/A    13.12    100.00% 
Coal washing salaries and wage expense    44,208        N/A    44,208    100.00% 
Tons sold    73,186        N/A    73,186    100.00% 

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Average coal washing salaries and wage expense per    0.60    N/A    0.60    100.00% 
ton                 
Coal washing selling, general and administrative    224,416    N/A    224,416    100.00% 
expense                 
Tons sold    73,186    N/A    73,186    100.00% 
Average coal washing selling, general and    3.07    N/A    3.07    100.00% 
administrative expense per ton                 
Coal washing operating income    $691,463    N/A    $691,463    100.00% 
Tons sold    73,186    N/A    73,186    100.00% 
Average coal washing operating income    9.45    N/A    9.45    100.00% 

Total coal wash revenue increased 100% during the three months ended January 31, 2010 as compared to the same three month period in 2009 primarily as a result of 73,186 tons sold during the three months ended January 31, 2010 compared to 0 tons during the three months ended January 31, 2009, as L&L acquired washing segment during first quarter of 2010.

Total coal washing cost of good sold increased by 100% as the Company acquired washing operation during first quarter of 2010.

Total coal washing salaries and wages increased by 100% as the Company acquired washing operation during first quarter of 2010.

Total coal washing selling, general and administrative expense increased by 100% as the Company acquired washing operation during first quarter of 2010.

Total coal washing operating income increased based upon the above factors.

 

Comparison of Nine Months Ended January 31, 2010 and Nine Months Ended January 31, 2009

Coal Segment

Tons sold and the associated revenue for the nine month periods as follows:

    Nine Months Ended         
                   January 31,    Increase (Decrease) 
    2010    2009    $/ton    % 




 
Coal Mining revenue    $36,944,180    $20,516,191    $16,427,989    80.07% 
Tons sold    339,320    188,550    150,770    79.96% 
Average price per ton sold    108.88    108.81    0.07    0.06% 
Coal mining cost of good sold    7,347,012    4,322,744    3,024,268    69.96% 
Tons sold    339,320    188,550    150,770    79.96% 
Average coal mining cost of goods sold per ton    21.65    22.93    (1.28)    -5.58% 
Coal mining salaries and wages expense    1,376,950    897,719    479,231    53.38% 
Tons sold    339,320    188,550    150,770    79.96% 
Average coal mining salaries and wages expense per    4.06    4.76    (0.70)    -14.71% 
ton                 
Coal mining selling, general and administrative    1,737,751    1,403,546    334,205    23.81% 
expense                 
Tons sold    339,320    188,550    150,770    79.96% 
Average coal mining selling, general and    5.12    7.44    (2.32)    -31.17% 
administrative expense per ton                 
Coal mining operating income    $26,482,467    $13,892,182    $12,590,285    90.63% 
Tons sold    339,320    188,550    150,770    79.96% 
Average coal mining operating income per ton    78.05    73.68    4.37    5.93% 

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Total coal sales revenue increased 80.07% during the three months ended January 31, 2010 as compared to the same three month period in 2009 primarily as a result of 339,320 tons sold during the three months ended January 31, 2010 compared to 188,550 tons during the three months ended January 31, 2009. The cost per ton sold increased to $108.88 due primarily to an $0.07 per ton increase in purchased coal , which is an increase of 0.06% from the prior period.

Total coal cost of good sold increased as sales increased, and generated more direct labor s and overhead expenses.

Total coal mining salaries and wages increased due to hire few employees, and regular salary increase.

Total coal mining selling, general and administrative expense increased due to the increase of transportation cost, entertainment, car repair and maintenance, gas and other selling related expenses.

Total coal mining operating income increased based upon the above factors.

 

Wholesale Coal Segment

Tons sold and the associated revenue for the nine month periods as follows:

           Nine Months Ended         
                   January 31,    Increase (Decrease) 
         2010    2009         $/ton    % 




 
Wholesale coal revenue    $11,847,306    $10,384,209    $1,463,097    14.09% 
Tons sold    90,274    68,908    21,366    31.01% 
Average price per ton sold    131.24    150.70    (19.46)    -12.91% 
Wholesale coal cost of good sold    10,199,980    9,464,334    735,646    7.77% 
Tons sold    90,274    68,908    21,366    31.01% 
Average wholesale coal cost of goods sold per ton    112.99    137.35    (24.36)    17.74% 
Wholesale coal salaries and wage expense    57,321    71,047.50    (13,727)    -19.32% 
Tons sold    90,274    68,908    21,366    31.01% 
Average wholesale coal salaries and wage expense per ton    0.63    1.03    (0.40)    -38.83% 
Wholesale coal selling, general and administrative expense    121,502    228,852    (107,350)    -46.91% 
Tons sold    90,274    68,908    21,366    31.01% 
Average wholesale coal selling, general and administrative expense    1.35    3.32    (1.97)    59.34% 
per ton                 
Wholesale coal operating income    $1,468,503    $619,976    $848,527    136.86% 
Tons sold    90,274    68,908    21,366    31.01% 
Average wholesale coal operating income per ton    16.27    9.00    7.27    80.78% 

Total wholesale coal revenue increased 14.09% during the three months ended January 31, 2010 as compared to the same three month period in 2009 primarily as a result of 90,274 tons sold during the three months ended January 31, 2010 compared to 68,908 tons during the three months ended January 31, 2009. The cost per ton sold decreased to $131.24 due primarily to an $19.46 per ton decrease in purchased coal , which is an decrease of 12.91% from the prior period.

Total wholesale coal cost of good sold increase due to increase in sales.

Total wholesale coal salaries and wages increased: less headcounts in this quarter.

Total wholesale coal selling, general and administrative expense increased: improvement in efficiency and cost control during the nine months.

Total wholesale coal operating income increased based upon the above factors.

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Coke Segment

Tons sold and the associated revenue for the nine month periods as follows:

     Nine Months Ended         
               January 31,        Increase (Decrease) 
    2010    2009    $/ton    % 




 
Coke revenue    $8,719,537             N/A    $8,719,537    100.00% 
Tons sold    52,396             N/A    52,396    100.00% 
Average price per ton sold    166.42             N/A    166.42    N/A 
Coke cost of good sold    7,610,549             N/A    7,610,549    100.00% 
Tons sold    52,396             N/A    52,396    100.00% 
Average coke cost of goods sold per ton    145.25             N/A    145.25    N/A 
Coke salaries and wage expense    96,843.53             N/A    96,843.53    100.00% 
Tons sold    52,396             N/A    52,396    100.00% 
Average Coke coal salaries and wage expense per    1.84             N/A    1.84    N/A 
ton                 
Coke selling, general and administrative expense    144,203.71             N/A    144,203.71    100.00% 
Tons sold    52,396             N/A    52,396    100.00% 
Average Coke selling, general and administrative    2.75             N/A    2.75    N/A 
expense per ton                 
Coke operating income    $868,300             N/A    $868,300    100.00% 
Tons sold    52,396             N/A    52,396    100.00% 
Coke operating income per ton    16.57             N/A    16.57    N/A 

Total coke sales revenue increased 100% during the three months ended January 31, 2010 as compared to the same three month period in 2009 primarily as a result of 52,396 tons sold during the three months ended January 31, 2010 compared to 0 tons during the three months ended January 31, 2009, as L&L acquired coking segment during the second quarter of 2010.

Total coke cost of good sold increased by 100% as the Company acquired coking operation during second quarter of 2010.

Total coke salaries and wages increased by 100% as the Company acquired coking operation during second quarter of 2010.

Total coke selling, general and administrative expense increased by 100% as the Company acquired coking operation during second quarter of 2010.

Total coke operating income increased based upon the above factors.

Coal Washing Segment                     
Tons sold and the associated revenue for the nine month periods as follows: 
    Nine Months Ended             
    January 31,        Increase (Decrease) 
    2010    2009             $/ton    % 





 
 Coal washing revenue    $17,672,966        N/A    $17,672,966    100.00% 
 Tons sold    152,456        N/A    152,456    100.00% 
 Average price per ton sold    115.92        N/A    115.92    N/A 

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Coal washing cost of good sold    15,244,613    N/A    15,244,613    100.00% 
Tons sold    152,456    N/A    152,456    100.00% 
Average coal washing cost of goods sold per ton    99.99    N/A    99.99    N/A 
Coal washing salaries and wage expense    123,347    N/A    123,347    100.00% 
Tons sold    152,456    N/A    152,456    100.00% 
Average coal washing salaries and wage expense per ton    0.81    N/A    0.81    N/A 
Coal washing selling, general and administrative expense    547,995    N/A    547,995    100.00% 
Tons sold    152,456    N/A    152,456    100.00% 
Average coal washing selling, general and administrative    3.59    N/A    3.59    N/A 
expense per ton                 
Coal washing operating income    $1,757,011    N/A    $1,757,011    100.00% 
Tons sold    152,456    N/A    152,456    100.00% 
Average coal washing operating income    11.52    N/A    11.52    N/A 

Total coal wash revenue increased 100% during the three months ended January 31, 2010 as compared to the same three month period in 2009 primarily as a result of 152,456 tons sold during the three months ended January 31, 2010 compared to 0 tons during the three months ended January 31, 2009, as L&L acquired washing segment during the first quarter of 2010.

Total coal washing cost of good sold increased by 100% as the Company acquired washing operation during first quarter of 2010.

Total coal washing salaries and wages increased by 100% as the Company acquired washing operation during first quarter of 2010.

Total coal washing selling, general and administrative expense increased by 100% as the Company acquired washing operation during first quarter of 2010.

Total coal washing operating income increased based upon the above factors.

 

Three Months Ended January 31, 2010 (“2010”) Compared to the Three Months Ended January 31, 2009 (“2009”)

Total Revenue

1) During the three months period ended January 31, 2010, the Company sales increased by approximately 280% from $9,989,470 in 2009 to $37,956,263 in 2010. This sales increase was a result of L&L Coal, HSC, KMC, and TNI operations which contributed over $10.4 million, $6.5 million, $10.9 million and 10 million of sales, respectively, in the current period. The increase in revenue was mainly due to the increase of sales volume and price per unit.

2) As of January 31, 2010, the Company controls 100% of KMC operations, 80% of L&L Coal operations, and 93% of Hon Shen Coal washing and coking operations, and 98% of TNI.

Cost of Sales and Gross Profit

During the three months period ended January 31, 2010, the Company cost of sales increased by approximately 407% from $4,321,136 in 2009 to $21,908,104 in 2010. The gross profit increased by approximately 183% from $5,668,334 in 2009 to $16,048,159 in 2010. These increments were mainly due to the increase of sales of L&L Coal, HSC and KMC operations, and newly acquired PYC, HongXing and ZoneLin operations.

Total Operating expenses

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Total operating expense of $2,986,044 incurred in the three months ended January 31, 2010, representing an increase of $1,476,744 (or 98%) as compared to $1,509,300 in 2009. The increase was due to the Company’s rapid growing and new acquisition led to increase in personnel, legal and professional expenses.

Interest expenses

Interest expense of $60,672 for the three months ended January 31, 2010, representing a decrease of $284,067 (or 82%) from $344,739 in 2009. The decrease reflected decreasing bank loans for the period.

Other Expenses (Income)

Other income of $12,907 for the three months ended January 31, 2010, representing a decrease of $74,812 (or 85%) compare to $87,719 in 2009.

Income Taxes

Income taxes of $1,924,006 for the three months ended January 31, 2010, representing an increase of $1,663,124 (or 638%) from $260,882 in 2009. The increase reflected increment of net income for the period.

Discontinued Operations

There was no income from discontinued operation for the three months ended January 31, 2010, while there was $306,879 income from discontinued operation in 2009. It was due to disposal of LEK operation.

Non-controlling Interest

Non-controlling interest for the three months ended January 31, 2010 was $1,532,219, representing a decrease of $33,593 (or 2%) from $1,565,812 for the same period in 2009. The decrease of non-controlling interest is mainly due to changes of its equity ownership of the Company’s subsidiaries.

Net Income

Net income increased by $7,789,684 (or 440%) to $9,558,125 during the current quarter, comparing to net income of $1,768,441 in 2009. The increase is mainly due to the acquisition of HSC, PYC, HongXing and ZoneLin, and the increase efficiencies of the operations of the subsidiaries.

Nine Months Ended January 31, 2010 (“2010”) Compared to the Nine Months Ended January 31, 2009 (“2009”)

Total Revenue

1) During the nine months period ended January 31, 2010, the Company sales increased by approximately 143% from $30,900,400 in 2009 to $75,183,989 in 2010. This sales increase was a result of L&L Coal, HSC, TNI and KMC operation which contributed over $29.7 million, $16.4 million, $10 million and $19.1 million of sales, respectively, in the nine months period. The increase in revenue was mainly due to the increase of sales volume and price per unit.

Cost of Sales and Gross Profit

During the nine months period ended January 31, 2010, the Company cost of sales increased by approximately 193% from $13,787,078 in 2009 to $40,402,155 in 2010. The gross profit increased by approximately 103% from $17,113,322 in 2009 to $34,781,834 in 2010. These increments were a result of the increase of sales of L&L Coal and KMC operations, and the new acquisition of HSC, PYC, HongXing and ZoneLin.

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Total Operating expenses

Total operating expense of $7,663,533 incurred in the nine months ended January 31, 2010, representing an increase of $3,953,220 (or 107%) as compared to $3,710,313 in 2009. The increase was due to the Company’s rapid growing and new acquisition led to increase in personnel, legal and professional expenses.

Interest expenses

Interest expense of $93,974 for the nine months ended January 31, 2010, representing a decrease of $345,986 (or 79%) from $439,960 in 2009. The decrease reflected decreasing bank loans for the period.

Other Expenses (Income)

Other income of $641,962 for the nine months ended January 31, 2010, representing an increase of $639,245 (or 23,527%) compare to $2,717 in 2009.

Income Taxes

Income taxes of $3,091,404 for the nine months ended January 31, 2010, representing an increase of $2,258,365 (or 271%) from $833,039 in 2009. The increase reflected increment of net income for the period.

Discontinued Operations

There was no income from discontinued operation for the nine months ended January 31, 2010, while there was $237,741 income from discontinued operation in 2009. It was due to disposal of LEK operation.

Non-controlling Interest

Non-controlling interest for the nine months ended January 31, 2010 was $5,375,850 representing an increase of $183,541 (or 4%) from $5,192,309 for the same period in 2009.

Net Income

Net income increased by $12,496,358 (or 186%) to $19,199,035 during the current quarter, comparing to net income of $6,702,677 in 2009. The increase is mainly due to the acquisition of HSC, PYC, HongXing and ZoneLin, and the increase efficiencies of the operations of the subsidiaries.

Change in Liquidity and Capital Resources:

The following factors affected the Company’s liquidity status and capital resources:

Operating activities: Net cash provided by operating activities was $16,319,001 during the current period ended January 31, 2010. While in the same of period in 2009, the net cash provided by operating activities was $10,692,895. By comparing these two periods, it shows an increment of cash provided by operating activities of $5,626,106 (or 53%). The increment was mainly due to the combined effect of an increase of accounts receivables by $12,753,485, increase of net income by $12,679,899, and increase of prepaid and other assets by $6,889,973, increase of other receivable by $2,329,503, increase in depreciation and amortization by $1,818,203, along with the decrease of accounts payable by $13,629,363, decrease in cash provided of discontinued operation by $12,039,379, decrease of accrued liabilities by $2,216,630 and decrease of customer deposit by $2,032,458. The Company's operating cash flow is highly dependent upon its ability to bill the L&L Coal, KMC, HSC and TNI sales and collect these billings in a timely manner.

Investing activities: Net cash used in investing activities was $22,215,000 during the current period ended January 31, 2010, compared to $3,406,682 used in investing activities during the same period in 2009. It shows an increase of net cash used of $18,808,318 (or 552%), which was due to the acquisition of HSC, PYC and TNI, increase in acquisition of property and equipment of $13,755,088, and a decrease discontinued operations, net of $3,737,194

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Financing activities: Net cash provided by financing activities was $15,964,165 during the current period ended January 31, 2010, compared to $604,413 was used during the same period in 2009. It shows a increase of $16,568.578 (or 2741%), which was mainly due to the increase of proceeds from issuance of stock by $9,490,919, increase in loan to associates by $5,983,636, proceeds from warrant conversion by $2,598,000, a decrease of proceed from long-term payable of $3,000,000 and decrease of cash used in financing activities of discontinued operation by $2,274,430.

The current assets of the Company were $49,558,092 and $42,485,102 for the periods ended on January 31, 2010 and April 30, 2009 respectively. The increase in current assets of $7,072,990 (or 16.6%) was primarily due to the, increase of cash and equivalent by $10,105,610, increase of prepaid and other current assets by $5,271,237, increase of inventories by $4,449,147, and increase in accounts receivable by $1,957,087, and decrease of other receivables by $8,726,455, and decrease of loan from business associates by $5,983,636.

The current liabilities were $22,318,360 and $16,110,409 for the periods ended on January 31, 2010 and April 30, 2009 respectively. The increase of the current liabilities by $6,207,951 (or 39%) was primarily due to, increase in customer deposit by $3,854,797, increase in other payables by $ 3,128,253, increase in tax payable by $1,787,973, and increase of bank loan by $1,742,313, and decrease of due to shareholder by $910,791, and decrease in accounts payable by $3,197,673.

The HSC has three short term bank loans with the total amount of $1,742,313. The interest rates were from 11.88% to 13.32% .

During the quarter ended January 31, 2010, the HSC entered into three loan agreements with Yunnan Rural Credit Cooperatives with terms of one year to finance its working capital and coal washing facility expansion construction. The terms are as follow:

1)      RMB 3 million, effective January 21, 2010, with a maturity date of January 21, 2011, and interest rate of 11.88%;
 
2)      RMB 3.5 million, effective April 13, 2009, with a maturity date of April 13, 2010, and interest rate of 13.32%;
 
3)      RMB 5.4 million, effective November 28, 2009, with a maturity date of November 28, 2010, and interest rate of 13.32%;
 
    Interest rate    January 31, 2010 
Lender    per annum    RMB    US$ 
 
Yunnan Rural Credit Cooperatives             
January 21, 2010 to January 21, 2011    11.88%    3,000,000    439,239 
April 13, 2009 to April 13, 2010    13.32%    3,500,000    512,445 
November 28 2009 to November 28, 2010    13.32%    5,400,000    790,630 


        11,900,000    1,742,313 



LONG-TERM PAYABLE

During the third quarter, the Company entered into two loan agreements with banks in China. The first loan was for RMB 14,300,000 or approximately $1,951,000. This loan carried an interest rate of 5.4% per annum and matures on December 23, 2011. The second loan was for RMB 15,000,000 or approximately $2,196,000. The loan carries an interest rate of 9.7% per annum and matures on February 26, 2011. Both loans are unsecured.

The long-term payables are due to the sellers of the acquired businesses of PYC, TNI and HSC, in the amount of $3,392,235.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements:

The Company does not have any off-balance sheet financing arrangements.

The Company's current ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities, a ratio used to determine the Company's ability to pay its short-term liabilities) is 2.2 as of January 31, 2010 compared to 2.63 as of April 30, 2009. As a general rule, the higher the current ratio, the more likely the Company will be able to pay its short-term bills.

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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principle generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”). In connection with the preparation of our financial statements, we are required to make assumptions and estimates about future events, and apply judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses and the related disclosures. We base on our assumptions, estimates and judgments on historical experience, current trends and other factors that management believes to be relevant at the time our consolidated financial statements are prepared. On a regular basis, management reviews the accounting policies, assumptions, estimates and judgments to ensure that our financial statements are presented fairly and in accordance with US GAAP. However, because future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty, actual results could differ from our assumptions and estimates, and such differences could be material.

Our significant accounting policies are discussed in Note 3 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8. “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2009. We discuss our critical accounting estimates in Part II, Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2009. There has been no material change in our critical accounting estimates since the end of fiscal 2009. Changes to our significant accounting policies since the end of fiscal 2009 are discussed in Note 3 of Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1. “Financial Statements” of this Report.

New Accounting Pronouncements

For a discussion of all recently adopted and recently issued but not yet adopted accounting pronouncements, see “New Accounting Pronouncements” in Note 3 of Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1. “Financial Statements” of this Report.

Contractual Obligations

For the period ended January 31, 2010, contractual obligations were as follows:

Operating lease obligations remaining to be paid in less than one year in the corporate offices will be approximately $48,000.

Obligations for the injection of additional funds under the purchase agreements for the following companies are approximately as follows:

Company    Total    Less than 1    1-2 years    3-5 years    After 5 
        year            years 
    $  $        $    $ 
L & L Coal    6,000,000    -    2,400,000    3,600,000    - 
 
Hon Shen Coal    3,500,000    -    3,500,000    -    - 
 
Ping Yin Coal Mine    590,000    590,000    -    -    - 
 
L&L Yunnan Tianneng    4,000,000        4,000,000    -    - 
Industry                     
Total    14,090,000    590,000    9,900,000    3,600,000    - 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

While our reporting currency is the U.S. Dollar, 100% of our consolidated revenues and 100% of consolidated costs and expenses are denominated in Renminbi (“RMB”), with the balance denominated in U.S. dollars. Substantially all of our assets are denominated in RMB. As a result, we are exposed to foreign exchange risk as our revenues and results of operations may be affected by fluctuations in the exchange rate between the U.S. Dollar and the RMB. If the RMB depreciates against the U.S. dollar, the value of our RMB revenues, earnings and assets as expressed in our U.S. dollar financial statements will decline. We have not entered into any hedging transactions in an effort to reduce our exposure to foreign exchange risk.

Despite there being a coal shortage due to the continued growth of the Chinese economy, which has in turn led to upward movement of coal prices, market risks do exist if the market demand situation in China changes.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company with the participation of its Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), and acting Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 15d-15e under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, the Company, its CEO, and its acting CFO, have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures are ineffective as of January 31, 2010, covered by this report. However, the Company is taking measures to improve and strengthen its internal controls over financial reporting on a going forward basis.

  Internal Control over Financial Reporting

(a) Management’s quarterly report on internal control over financial reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) promulgated under the Exchange Act as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer and effected by the Company’s board of directors, management, and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and includes those policies and procedures that:

Because of its inherent limitations, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

We are continuing our efforts to improve and strengthen our control processes to fully remedy our weaknesses in internal controls over financial reporting and to ensure that all of our controls and procedures are adequate and effective. Any failure to implement and maintain improvements in the controls over our financial reporting could cause us to fail to meet our reporting obligations under the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and regulations.

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We are not currently a party to any legal proceedings and we are not aware of any pending legal proceeding to which any of our officers, directors, or any beneficial holders of 5% or more of our voting securities are adverse to us or have a material interest adverse to us, other than the legal proceeding described below:

Bratek v. L&L Financial Holdings, et al. On or about November 13, 2009, Ronald F. Bratek (an individual) filed a Complaint in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Mercer County, against the Company (under its former name “L&L Financial Holdings, Inc.”) and Dickson V. Lee. The Complaint alleges claims for frauds and declaratory judgment in relation to Bratek’s past purchase of securities and warrants. The Company believes the implication of this proceeding is not material, and disputes all of Bratek’s claims pertaining to his alleged claims regarding the exercise of his warrant within a specified time period, and will assert appropriate counterclaims.

In November 2009, the Connecticut Department of Banking issued a Modified Consent Order as stated in last quarter filing, eliminating the ten-year bar on the Company's offering or selling securities in or from Connecticut. In exchange, the Department of Banking imposed requirements on the Company including that, for a period of three years, the Company is only offer or sell securities in Connecticut through broker dealers registered in Connecticut whose identities have been supplied to the Division Director prior to such offerings and that any such offerings be reviewed beforehand by Connecticut counsel for compliance with Connecticut law. The fore going description of the Modified Consent Order is only a summary and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such order. Please refer to the prior quarter filing. To comply with Connecticut, the Company engaged with Bracewell & Giuliani, LLP.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

We are subject to a number of risks, including those enumerated below. An investment in our common stock is speculative and involves a high degree of risk. Each reader and investor should carefully read and consider these risk factors which may affect the Company’s future results and financial conditions. If the damages threatened by any of the following risks actually occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations, and cash flows would likely suffer significantly. In any of those cases, the value of our common stock could decline significantly, and you may lose all of part of your investment.

1.      Risks Relating to the Company and Its Business
 
  The Company’s main business is operating coal mines in China. China is developing fast, but China has a sophisticated, long history with complicated cultural traditions, which are vastly different from that of the United States. The decision-making processes of China are different than those of the United States, which becomes a major risk as the Company is incorporated in the United States but operates in China. As China is still developing its legal system, laws in China are not the same as those in the United States. A coal business having United States equity and ownership controls is allowed in China. However, coal mining in China is operated under Chinese government mining licenses, subject to governmental influence and control. Potential industrial accidents and mining safety are major risks to the Company. Business activities conducted in China are generally neither covered by U.S. laws nor subject to the American judicial system. Any legal system reversal or social unrest in China could adversely affect the Company’s financial conditions and results of operations.
 
  As the Company is in the business of coal mining, mining-related industrial accidents do happen. It is the Chinese government’s policy to improve upon mining safety to avoid accidents. The Company is reviewing existing operational standards, including insurance coverage, and is in discussions to improve the quality control standards of its mining operations.
 
  There are critical and major risks to the Company’s mining operations, and each investor needs to consider such risks seriously before making an investment in the Company.
 
2.      Ownership of Land and Mining Rights
 

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  Contrary to the outright ownership of land in the United States, land in China is only leased to lessees on a long- term basis, ranging from 40 to 70 years. Currently, no law in China prohibits the continual lease of the same land by the lessee after expiration of the lease.
 
  Coal mining licenses are the exclusive evidence for approval of a coal mine’s mining rights by the Chinese government. Similar to the ownership of land in China, coal reserves are owned by the Chinese government, which issues a mining license when it leases exclusive mining rights to a mining operator on a long term basis (normally 50 years) that allows the mining operators to operate and extract coal from the mine. The government charges all mining operators a resources (usage) fee ranging from 2%-3% based on the value of the coal excavated from the ground. The coal industry in China is heavily regulated by the government for safety and operational reasons. Several licenses and permits are required in order to operate a coal mine. These licenses and permits, once issued, are to be reviewed and renewed, typically once a year. In addition, many privately owned coal mines, including the 2 Mines, are owned via either a proprietorship or a partnership instead of by a company, due to historical reasons. Private owners under a proprietorship or a partnership of the Company’s mines may subject to greater risks than that of corporations which have limited liabilities.
 
3.      Cultural, Political and Language Differences
 
  There are material cultural, political and language differences between China and the United States, which make business negotiations and doing business more difficult in China than in the United States. Furthermore, continuing trade surpluses, a result of greater Chinese exports to the U.S. than U.S. exports to China, have become a sensitive political issue in the United States, and various members of United States legislature have threatened trade sanctions against China should the country continue a trade surplus with the United States. In addition, continuing strong economic growth in China with possible military buildup may result in American economic sanctions against China that could adversely affect the financial position and results of operations of the Company.
 
  The coal industry in China is under consolidation, which government demands small coal operators either to expand its existing operation, to be acquired by larger coal operators or to be shut down. The objective is increase coal production Chinese domestic operation, so to avoid import coal from overseas. The China consolidation policy is also designed to improve coal related operation standards, environmental control and operation efficiencies. Different provincial government adopts different tactics to implement this consolidation policy. In Shanxi province, it is reported that many private coal mines are being nationalized by the provincial government. It is believed that the Yunnan and Guizhou province may adopt milder approach. However, there is no absolute assurance nationalization of coal mines may not happen in the other parts of China.
 
4.      Fluctuation in the Value of the Renminbi (RMB) May Have a Material Adverse Effect on Your Investment
 
  Since 1994, the conversion of RMB into foreign currencies, including U.S. Dollars, has been based on rates set by the People’s Bank of China, or PBOC, which are set daily based on the previous day’s PRC interbank foreign exchange market rate and current exchange rates on the world financial markets. Since 1994, the official exchange rate for the conversion of RMB to U.S. Dollars has generally been stable. On July 21, 2005, however, PBOC announced a reform of its exchange rate system. Under the reform, RMB is no longer effectively linked to the U.S. Dollar but instead is allowed to trade in a tight 0.3% band against a basket of foreign currencies. The Chinese currency is considered by many to be under valued against other foreign currencies, including the U.S. Dollar. The Chinese RMB thus may appreciate against the U.S. Dollar. The value of the RMB has increased since the Summer of 2005, and the trend of further appreciation of the RMB against the U.S. dollar continued in 2008. When and if the Chinese Government allows a floating exchange rate, it is expected the RMB will appreciate more in its value. The United States has requested that China allow its currency exchange rate to float freely. Implications of currency fluctuation may or may not be favorable to the Company and its investments in China.
 
5.      We Depend on Key Persons and the Loss of Any Key Person Could Adversely Affect Operations
 

The future success of L & L’s investments in China is dependent on the Company’s management team, including its Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, its professional team, and advisors, who speak the languages, understand cultural differences, and are adept at doing business internationally. If one or more of the Company’s key personnel are unable or unwilling to continue in their present positions, the Company may not be able to easily replace them, and we may incur additional expenses to recruit and train new personnel. The loss of the Company’s

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  key personnel could severely disrupt the Company’s business and its financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. Furthermore, since the industries the Company invests in are characterized by high demand and intense competition for talent, the Company may need to offer higher compensation and other benefits in order to attract and retain key personnel in the future. The Company cannot assure its investors that it will be able to attract or retain the key personnel needed to achieve our business objectives. Furthermore, the Company does not maintain key-man life insurance for any of its key personnel. Currently, only the CEO is covered by a one-year term accident insurance policy in China, which is paid for by the Company. We are in process to obtain a life insurance package for such a key person in case of loss his ability to perform, but as of August 11, 2009 such insurance has not been obtained.
 
6.      Some of Our Directors and Officers Reside Outside of the United States
 
  Because our Company's directors and officer(s) reside both within and outside of the United States, it may be difficult for an investor to enforce his or her rights against them or to enforce United States court judgments against them if they live outside the United States. Most of the Company's assets, including the recently acquired L & L Coal Partners (2 Mines) Hon Shen Coal Co. Ltd. (HSC), and the KMC coal wholesale business, are located in China, outside of the United States. Additionally, the Company plans to continue acquiring other energy-related entities in China in the future. It may therefore be difficult for investors in the United States to enforce their legal rights, to effect service of process upon the Company's directors or officers, or to enforce judgments of United States courts predicated upon civil liabilities and criminal penalties of the Company's directors and officers under federal securities laws. Further, it is unclear if extradition treaties now in effect between the United States and the PRC would permit effective enforcement of criminal penalties of the federal securities laws.
 
7.      Our Business has Limited Insurance Coverage in China
 
  The Company has very limited business insurance coverage in China. The insurance industry in China is still at an early stage of development. In particular, insurance companies in China offer limited business insurance products. No business liability or disruption insurance coverage is available for the Company's business operations in China. Any business disruption, industrial accidents in coal related operations, litigation or natural disaster might result in substantial costs and the diversion of resources.
 
8.      Chinese Legal System/Enforcement of Agreements, Including Acquisition Agreements in China
 
  Despite China having its own securities laws and regulators, the Chinese legal system is in a developmental stage and has historically not enforced its Chinese securities law as rigidly as their U.S. counterparts. As China is not under the common law system, business conducted there is ruled by the people, not ruled by law which is different from the U.S. In addition, China’s judiciary is relatively inexperienced in enforcing corporate and commercial law, resulting in significant uncertainty as to the outcome of any litigation in China. Consequently, there is a risk that should a dispute arise between the Company and any party with whom the Company has entered into a material agreement in China, the Company may be unable to enforce such agreements under the Chinese legal system. Chinese law will govern almost all of the Company's acquisition agreements, many of which may also require the approval of Chinese government agencies. Thus, the Company cannot assure investors that the target business will be able to enforce any of the Company’s material agreements or that remedies will be available outside China.
 
  The Company is aware that on October 21, 2005, the PRC State Administration of Foreign Exchange ("SAFE") issued a new circular ("Circular 75"), effective November 1, 2005, which repealed Circular 11 and Circular 29, which previously required Chinese residents to seek approval from SAFE before establishing any control of a foreign company or transfer of China-based assets or equity for the shares of the foreign company. SAFE also issued a news release about the issuance of its Circular 75 to make it clear that China’s national policies encourage the efforts by Chinese private companies and high technology companies to obtain offshore financing. Circular 75 confirmed that the uses of offshore special purpose vehicles (“SPV”) as holding companies for PRC investments are permitted as long as proper foreign exchange registrations are made with SAFE. As China starts to develop its legal system, additional legal, administrative, and regulatory rules and regulations may be enacted, and the Company may become subject to the additional rules and regulation applicable to the Company’s Chinese subsidiaries. In the event that the Company has a disagreement with a government agency, or a business entity in
 

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  China, L & L will negotiate with such party to resolve the disagreement in order to maintain harmonious relationships while doing business in China.
 
  Despite the fact that the entire registration process has not been completed, the Company has received an approval from the Chinese government for L & L’s ownership of KMC Inc. as of January 31, 2010. We are also in the process of registering our ownership equity ownership interest in the 2 Mines (DaPuAn Mine and SuTsong Mine) with the Chinese government, under the provisional name “L & L Coal Partners” through a nominee who is a Chinese citizen. The LEK investment was formulated in 2004 prior to the SAFE Circular, which may be grand- fathered out off SAFE registration. In addition, we recently spun off LEK on January 31, 2009. It is unclear to what extent the regulations apply to the Company. The Company believes that Circular 75 and other related Circulars or regulations may likely be further clarified by SAFE, in writing or through oral comments by officials from SAFE, or through implementation by SAFE in connection with actual transactions. On October 23, 2009, the Company entered into an agreement for the acquisition and ownership increase of 93% of equity interest of Hon Shen Coal Company, and the Company will also be commencing shortly the registration procedures that are required by the Chinese government for such acquisition.
 
9.      Risks Associated with the Company’s Business Strategy Contemplating Growth May Need More Capital
 
  As the Company continues to grow quickly, it requires capital infusions from the capital market. Under our current business strategy, our ability to grow will depend on the availability of additional funds, suitable acquisition targets at an acceptable cost, meeting the Company’s liability requirements, and working capital. The Company’s ability to compete effectively, to reach agreements with acquisition targets on commercially reasonable terms, to secure critical financing and to attract professional managers are critical to the Company’s success. The benefits of an acquisition may take considerable time to develop and we cannot assure investors that any particular acquisition or joint venture will produce the intended benefits. Moreover, the identification and completion of these transactions may require us to expend significant management time and effort and other resources.
 
10.      The Company Acquisition Strategy May Result in Dilution to Its Stockholders
 
  The Company’s business strategy calls for strategic acquisitions of other coal related businesses. In the past, as a result of the acquisitions of KMC, the Company issued 485,600 common shares as consideration for the purchase. The Company also issued 400,000 common shares in connection with its acquisition of the controlling 60% equity interest in L & L Coal Partners, which, in turn, owns the 2 Mines. It is anticipated that future acquisitions will require cash and issuances of L & L capital stock, including our common stock, warrants, preferred shares, or convertible bonds in the future. To the extent we are required to pay cash for any acquisition, we anticipate that we would be required to obtain additional equity and/or debt financing from either the public sector, or private financing. Equity financing would result in dilution for our stockholders. Stock issuances and equity financing, if obtained, may not be on terms favorable to us, and could result in dilution to our stockholders at the time(s) of these stock issuances and equity financings, thus creating a risk factor. In addition, the availability of significant amounts of L & L common stock for sale could adversely affect the market price of our common stock.
 
  As of January 31, 2010, there were approximately 24.7 million shares of common stock outstanding, with 400,000 shares of treasury stock held by the Company, and a certain amount of warrants issued. Please refer to the Statement of Shareholders’ Equity for details.
 
11.      Recently Enacted Changes in Securities Laws and Regulations are Likely to Increase Our Costs
 
  The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“Sarbanes-Oxley”), which became law in July 2002, requires changes in our corporate governance, public disclosure and compliance practices. Sarbanes-Oxley also requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), to promulgate new rules on a variety of corporate governance and disclosure subjects. We expect these developments to increase our legal and financial compliance costs.
 
  We also expect these developments, in addition to the existing securities rules and regulation, will make it more difficult and more expensive for the Company to attract and retain additional members to the Board of Directors (both independent and non-independent), and additional executive officers especially in regards to our recruitment of a full time Chief Financial Officer. At worst, due to expenses related to compliance with increasing securities laws and regulations, the Company may not be able to continue to maintain its status as a U.S. public company,
 

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  and may need to seek listing in a market outside the United States, such as the Hong Kong Stock Exchange among other foreign exchanges, or become a private company.
 
  Any failure to improve our internal controls to address the weakness we have identified may cause investors to lose confidence in reported financial information, which could have a negative impact to the Company’s growth.
 
12.      New governmental regulation relating to greenhouse gas emissions may subject us to significant new costs and restrictions on our operations
 
  Climate change is receiving increasing attention worldwide. Many scientists, legislators and others attribute climate change to increased levels of greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, which has led to significant legislative and regulatory efforts to limit greenhouse gas emissions. There are bills pending in Congress that would regulate greenhouse gas emissions through a cap-and-trade system under which emitters would be required to buy allowances to offset emissions of greenhouse gas. In addition, several states are considering various greenhouse gas registration and reduction programs. Certain of our manufacturing plants use significant amounts of energy, including electricity and gas, and emit amounts of greenhouse gas are likely to be affected by existing proposals. Greenhouse gas regulation could increase the price of the electricity we purchase, increase costs for our use of natural gas, potentially restrict access to or the use of natural gas, require us to purchase allowances to offset our own emissions or result in an overall increase in our costs of raw materials, any one of which could significantly increase our costs, reduce our competitiveness in a global economy or otherwise negatively affect our business, operations or financial results. While future emission regulation appears likely, it is too early to predict how this regulation will affect our business, operations or financial results.
 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

On October 8, 2009, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with accredited investors (“Investors”) for the issuance of an aggregate 1,371,021 Units, with each Unit consisting of one share Common Stock and 6/10ths of a warrant to purchase a share of common stock at an exercise price of $5.62 per warrant share and expiring in October 2014 to certain investors and as placement fees for the Transaction. All of these Investors represented that they were "accredited" investors as defined under Rule 144 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Company sold a total of 1,371,021 Units to investors for gross proceeds of approximately $5,346,980 and representing 1,371,021 shares of Common Stock and warrants for the purchase of up to 822,613 shares of Common Stock. Laidlaw & Co.(UK) Ltd. acted as the placement agent for this transaction and was issued warrants to purchase up to 109,682 shares of the Company's common stock at $6.11 per share under the same terms as the Unit warrants. We relied upon the exemption from registration as set forth in Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D for the issuance of these securities. The recipients took their securities for investment purposes without a view to distribution and had access to information concerning us and our business prospects, as required by the Securities Act. In addition, there was no general solicitation or advertising for the acquisition of these securities.

On November 16, 2009, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with accredited investors (“Investors”) for the issuance of an aggregate 835,389 Units, with each Unit consisting of one share Common Stock and 6/10ths of a warrant to purchase a share of common stock at an exercise price of $5.62 per warrant share and expiring in October 2014 to certain investors and as placement fees for the Transaction. All of these Investors represented that they were "accredited" investors as defined under Rule 144 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Company sold a total of 835,389 Units to investors for gross proceeds of approximately $3,257,999.7 and representing 835,389 shares of Common Stock and warrants for the purchase of up to 501,236 shares of Common Stock. Barretto Securities, Inc. acted as the placement agent for this transaction and was issued warrants to purchase up to 66,832 shares of the Company's common stock at $6.11 per share under the same terms as the Unit warrants. We relied upon the exemption from registration as set forth in Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D for the issuance of these securities. The recipients took their securities for investment purposes without a view to distribution and had access to information concerning us and our business prospects, as required by the Securities Act. In addition, there was no general solicitation or advertising for the acquisition of these securities.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

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Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

None

Item 5. Other Information

None.

Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit                                                                                                                 Description 
number     


31.1    Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) 


31.2    Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) 


32.1    Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant 18 U.S.C. 
    Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 


32.2    Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to 
    Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 


99.1    Revised Acquisition Agreement - PingYi 


99.2   Revised Acquisition Agreement - ZoneLin 


99.3    Revised Acquisition Agreement – HongXing 



  SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

    L & L ENERGY, INC. 
 
Date: March 17, 2010    By:    /S/ Dickson V. Lee 

    Name:    Dickson V. Lee, CPA 
    Title:    CEO 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibits:

Exhibit                                                                                                                 Description 
number     


31.1    Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) 


31.2    Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) 


32.1    Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to 
    Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 


32.2    Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to 
    Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 


99.1    Revised Acquisition Agreement - PingYi 


99.2   Revised Acquisition Agreement - ZoneLin 


99.3    Revised Acquisition Agreement – HongXing 



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EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

  I, Dickson V Lee, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of L&L Energy, Inc for the nine months ended January 31, 2010;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report, based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

    L&L ENERGY, INC. 
 
Date: March 17, 2010    By:    /S/ Dickson V. Lee 

    Name:    Dickson V. Lee, CPA 
    Title:    CEO 

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EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS OF ACTING CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

I, Jung Mei (Rosemary) Wang certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of L&L Energy, Inc. for the nine months ended January 31, 2010;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

    L&L ENERGY, INC. 
 
Date: March 17, 2010    By:    /S/ Jung Mei Wang 

    Name:    Jung Mei (Rosemary) Wang, CPA 
    Title:    Acting CFO 

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EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of L&L Energy, Inc. (the “Registrant”) for the period ended January 31, 2010 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Dickson V. Lee, Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge based upon the review of the Report:

1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended, and

2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant.

    L&L ENERGY, INC. 
 
Date: March 17, 2010    By:    /S/ Dickson V. Lee 

    Name:    Dickson V. Lee, CPA 
    Title:    CEO 

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EXHIBIT 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of L&L Energy, Inc. (the “Registrant”) for the period ended January 31, 2010, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Jung Mei (Rosemary) Wang, Acting Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge based upon a review of the Report:

1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended, and

2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant.

    L&L ENERGY, INC. 
 
Date: March 17, 2010    By:    /S/ Jung Mei Wang 

    Name:    Jung Mei (Rosemary) Wang, CPA 
    Title:    Acting CFO 

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