U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12b-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
(Check One):
( ) Form 10-K and form 10-KSB ( ) Form 20-F ( ) Form 11-K (X) Form 10-Q and Form 10-QSB ( ) Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: March 31, 2005
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Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the Commission has verified any information contained herein.
If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above, identify the Item(s) to which the notification relates. ________________________________________________________________________
Part I – Registrant Information
Itronics Inc.
Full Name of Registrant
Not applicable
Former Name if Applicable
6490 So. McCarran Blvd., No. C-23
Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)
Reno, Nevada 89509
City, State and Zip Code
Part II – Rules 12b-25 (b) and (c)
If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or expense and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the following should be completed. (Check box if appropriate)
( ) (a) The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this form could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense;
( ) (b) The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition report on Form 10-K, Form 20-F, 11-K or Form N-SAR, or portion thereof will be filed on or before the fifteenth calendar day following the prescribed due date; or the subject quarterly report or transition report on Form 10-Q, or any portion thereof will be filed on or before the fifth calendar day following the prescribed due date; and
( ) (c) The accountant’s statement or other exhibit required by Rule 12b-25(c) has been attached if applicable.
Part III – Narrative
State below in reasonable detail the reasons why Form 10-K and Form 10-KSB, 20-F, 10-Q and Form 10-QSB, N-SAR, or the transition report or portion thereof could not be filed within the prescribed period.
The audit of Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2004 has not been completed. The 10-QSB for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 cannot be filed until the audit is completed and the first quarter review is performed. It is anticipated that the Form 10-KSB will be completed and filed the week of May 23, 2005. The 10-QSB is anticipated to be filed shortly thereafter.
Part IV – Other Information
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this notification
John W. Whitney (775) 689-7696
(Name) (Area Code) Telephone Number
(2) Have all other periodic reports required under section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or section 30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 during the preceding 12 months or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such report(s) been filed? If the answer is no, identify report(s).
( ) Yes (X) No
Form 10-KSB for the year ended 12/31/04
(3) Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of operations from the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be reflected by the earnings statements to be included in the subject report or portion thereof?
( ) Yes (X) No
If so: attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both narratively and quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons why a reasonable estimate of the results cannot be made.
Itronics Inc.
(Name of Registrant as specified in charter)
has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: May 17, 2005 By: /S/ JOHN W. WHITNEY
John W. Whitney
President
INSTRUCTION: The form may be signed by an executive officer of the registrant or any other duly authorized representative. The name and title of the person signing the form shall be typed or printed beneath the signature. If the statement is signed on behalf of the registrant by an authorized representative (other than an executive officer), evidence of the representative’s authority to sign on behalf of the registrant shall be filed with the form.
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