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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2006

OR

o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission File Number: 001-31593

APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Yukon Territory, Canada
Not Applicable
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

5655 South Yosemite St., Suite 200
Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-3220
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (720) 886-9656

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 preceding 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 þ     No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (Check one).

Large Accelerated Filer o
Accelerated Filer o
Non-Accelerated Filer þ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes o     No þ

At August 4, 2006, there were 121,396,859 common shares of Apollo Gold Corporation outstanding.
 





TABLE OF CONTENTS

   
 Page
PART I     FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
4
   
ITEM 1.
 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
 
4
           
 
       
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - As of June 30, 2006 and as of December 31, 2005
 
5
       
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2006 and 2005
 
6
       
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the Year ended December 31, 2005 and the Six Months Ended June 30, 2006
 
7
       
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2006 and 2005
 
8
       
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
9
           
 
   
ITEM 2.
 
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
23
   
ITEM 3.
 
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
30
   
ITEM 4.
 
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
31
PART II     OTHER INFORMATION
 
33
   
ITEM 1.
 
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
33
   
ITEM 1A.
 
RISK FACTORS
 
33
   
ITEM 2.
 
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
 
33
   
ITEM 3.
 
DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
 
33
   
ITEM 4.
 
SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
 
33
   
ITEM 5.
 
OTHER INFORMATION
 
34
   
ITEM 6.
 
EXHIBITS
 
34
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
 
34
       
Certification of CEO Pursuant to Section 302
 
Exhibit 31.1
       
Certification of CFO Pursuant to Section 302
 
Exhibit 31.2
       
Certification of CEO and CFO Pursuant to Section 906
 
Exhibit 32.1
 
STATEMENTS REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION
 
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to our financial condition, results of operations, business prospects, plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events, capital expenditure, and exploration and development efforts. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “intends,” “continue,” or the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology. These statements include comments regarding:
 
·  
the Company’s future focus on Black Fox;
 
 
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·  
our ability to effectively remediate the east wall instability problems at the Montana Tunnels mine;
 
·  
our ability to bring the Montana Tunnels mine back into production;
 
·  
future financial contributions by Elkhorn Tunnels, LLC, our joint venture partner in respect of the Montana Tunnels mine;
 
·  
the establishment and estimates of mineral reserves and resources;
 
·  
production and production costs;
 
·  
cash operating costs;
 
·  
total cash costs;
 
·  
grade;
 
·  
feasibility studies;
 
·  
remediation efforts;
 
·  
expenditures;
 
·  
exploration;
 
·  
permits;
 
·  
expansion plans;
 
·  
plans for Black Fox and Huizopa;
 
·  
closure costs;
 
·  
cash flows;
 
·  
future financing;
 
·  
liquidity;
 
·  
estimates of environmental liabilities;
 
·  
our ability to obtain future financing to fund our estimated expenditure and capital requirements;
 
·  
factors impacting our results of operations;
 
·  
application of Sarbanes-Oxley 404 reporting requirements and our ability to meet those reporting requirements; and
 
·  
the impact of adoption of new accounting standards.
 
These forward looking statements are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and assumptions including: additional operational and remediation problems at the Montana Tunnels mine; the failure of Elkhorn Tunnels, LLC to make the expected contributions under the joint venture in respect of the Montana Tunnels mine; unexpected changes in business and economic conditions; metallurgy, processing, access, availability of materials, equipment, supplies and water; determination of reserves; changes in project parameters; costs and timing of development of new reserves; results of current and future exploration activities; results of pending and future feasibility studies; political or economic instability, either globally or in the countries in which we operate; local and community impacts and issues; timing of receipt of government approvals; accidents and labor disputes; environmental costs and risks; competitive factors, including competition for property acquisitions; availability of external financing at reasonable rates or at all; and the factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 under the heading “Risk Factors.” We disclaim any obligation to update forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
 
3

 
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES, REPORTING CURRENCY AND OTHER INFORMATION
 
Apollo Gold Corporation prepares its consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Canada and publishes its financial statements in United States dollars. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included in this quarterly report, as well as our annual financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. Certain classifications have been made to the prior period financial statements to conform with the current period presentation.
 
Unless stated otherwise, all dollar amounts are expressed in United States dollars.
 
References to “we,” “our,” “us,” the “Company” or “Apollo” mean Apollo Gold Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries, or to any one or more of them, as the context requires.
 
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Cash operating, total cash and total production costs are non-GAAP financial measures and are used by management to assess performance of individual operations as well as a comparison to other gold producers. We have included cash operating costs information to provide investors with information about the cost structure of our mining operations.
 
The term “cash operating costs” is used on a per ounce of gold basis. Cash operating costs per ounce is equivalent to direct operating cost as found on the Consolidated Statements of Operations, less production royalty expenses and mining taxes but includes by-product credits for payable silver, lead and zinc.
 
The term “total cash costs” is equivalent to cash operating costs plus production royalties and mining taxes.
 
The term “total production costs” is equivalent to total cash costs plus non-cash costs including depreciation and amortization.
 
This information differs from measures of performance determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in Canada and the United States and should not be considered in isolation or a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. These measures are not necessarily indicative of operating profit or cash flow from operations as determined under GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. See Item 2, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, for a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to our Statements of Operations.
 
4

 
PART I    FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements, accompanying notes and other relevant information included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2006.
 
5


APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)

   
June 30,
2006
 
December 31,
2005
 
ASSETS
     
CURRENT
     
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
2,980
 
$
127
 
Accounts receivable
   
178
   
2,638
 
Prepaids
   
81
   
400
 
Inventories
   
1,564
   
1,708
 
Total current assets
   
4,803
   
4,873
 
Property, plant and equipment
   
43,754
   
40,045
 
Restricted certificates of deposit
   
7,030
   
17,043
 
Deferred financing costs
   
425
   
584
 
TOTAL ASSETS
 
$
56,012
 
$
62,545
 
 
LIABILITIES
             
CURRENT
             
Accounts payable
 
$
1,449
 
$
6,802
 
Accrued severance and other liabilities
   
1,826
   
1,841
 
Notes payable
   
160
   
596
 
Property and mining taxes payable
   
963
   
1,172
 
Total current liabilities
   
4,398
   
10,411
 
Accrued severance
   
370
   
383
 
Notes payable
   
62
   
75
 
Convertible debenture
   
7,105
   
6,601
 
Accrued site closure costs
   
13,470
   
12,634
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES
   
25,405
   
30,104
 
               
Continuing operations (Note 1)
             
               
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
             
Share capital (Note 5)
   
152,738
   
148,295
 
Issuable common shares
   
231
   
231
 
Equity component of convertible debentures
   
1,809
   
1,809
 
Note warrants
   
1,086
   
781
 
Contributed surplus
   
10,750
   
10,561
 
Deficit
   
(136,007
)
 
(129,236
)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
   
30,607
   
32,441
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
$
56,012
 
$
62,545
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
6

 
APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

   
Three months ended
June 30,
 
Six months ended
June 30,
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
2006
 
2005
 
Revenue from sale of minerals
 
$
3,667
 
$
10,581
 
$
9,805
 
$
22,913
 
Operating expenses
                         
Direct operating costs
   
3,587
   
12,622
   
10,745
   
26,111
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
377
   
614
   
958
   
1,334
 
General and administrative expenses
   
1,167
   
1,216
   
2,283
   
2,866
 
Stock-based compensation
   
81
   
152
   
189
   
354
 
Accretion expense - accrued site closure costs
   
237
   
197
   
474
   
394
 
Exploration and business development
   
249
   
318
   
600
   
558
 
(Gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment
   
(2
)
 
-
   
5
   
(1,365
)
     
5,696
   
15,119
   
15,254
   
30,252
 
Operating loss
   
(2,029
)
 
(4,538
)
 
(5,449
)
 
(7,339
)
Other income (expenses)
                         
Interest income
   
88
   
69
   
154
   
173
 
Interest expense
   
(613
)
 
(485
)
 
(1,213
)
 
(1,193
)
Foreign exchange loss and other
   
(14
)
 
(7
)
 
(13
)
 
(33
)
Loss from continuing operations for the period
   
(2,568
)
 
(4,961
)
 
(6,521
)
 
(8,392
)
Loss from discontinued operations for the period (Note 4)
   
-
   
(1,538
)
 
(250
)
 
(2,355
)
Net loss for the period
 
$
(2,568
)
$
(6,499
)
$
(6,771
)
$
(10,747
)
                           
Basic and diluted net loss per share from:
                         
Continuing operations
 
$
(0.02
)
$
(0.05
)
$
(0.06
)
$
(0.09
)
Discontinued operations
   
-
   
(0.02
)
 
-
   
(0.02
)
   
$
(0.02
)
$
(0.07
)
$
(0.06
)
$
(0.11
)
                           
Basic and diluted weighted-average number of shares outstanding
   
121,396,859
   
98,777,880
   
119,182,529
   
96,828,366
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
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APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
 
   
Share Capital
 
Issuable
 
Equity Component of
                 
   
Number
of Shares
 
Amount
 
Common
Shares
 
Convertible Debentures
 
Note Warrants
 
Contributed
Surplus
 
Deficit
 
Total
 
Balance, December 31, 2004
   
90,973,120
 
$
141,795
 
$
231
 
$
1,815
 
$
781
 
$
9,627
 
$
(107,028
)
$
47,221
 
Units issued for cash
   
4,199,998
   
2,587
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
194
   
-
   
2,781
 
Shares issued for increase in Huizopa interest
   
1,000,000
   
410
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
410
 
Shares issued for cash
   
10,000,000
   
3,183
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
3,183
 
Conversion of convertible debentures
   
33,333
   
23
   
-
   
(6
)
 
-
   
-
   
-
   
17
 
Engagement fee shares and warrants
   
350,000
   
100
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
143
   
-
   
243
 
Completion fee shares
   
900,000
   
197
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
197
 
Stock-based compensation
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
597
   
-
   
597
 
Net loss
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(22,208
)
 
(22,208
)
Balance, December 31, 2005
   
107,456,451
   
148,295
   
231
   
1,809
   
781
   
10,561
   
(129,236
)
 
32,441
 
Units issued for cash
   
11,650,000
   
3,488
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
3,488
 
Shares issued for 2005 stock-based compensation
   
2,290,408
   
955
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
955
 
Reduction of exercise price of Note Warrants (Note 5(b))
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
305
   
-
   
-
   
305
 
Stock-based compensation
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
189
   
-
   
189
 
Net loss
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(6,771
)
 
(6,771
)
Balance, June 30, 2006
   
121,396,859
 
$
152,738
 
$
231
 
$
1,809
 
$
1,086
 
$
10,750
 
$
(136,007
)
$
30,607
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
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APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
 
   
Three months ended
June 30,
 
Six months ended
June 30,
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
2006
 
2005
 
Operating activities
                         
Loss from continuing operations for the period
 
$
(2,568
)
$
(4,961
)
$
(6,521
)
$
(8,392
)
Items not affecting cash:
                         
Depreciation and amortization
   
377
   
614
   
958
   
1,334
 
Amortization of deferred financing costs
   
79
   
79
   
159
   
159
 
Reduction in exercise price of Note Warrants (Note 5(b))
   
-
   
-
   
305
   
-
 
Stock-based compensation
   
81
   
152
   
189
   
354
 
Accretion expense - accrued site closure costs
   
237
   
197
   
474
   
394
 
Accretion expense - convertible debenture
   
258
   
209
   
504
   
629
 
(Gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment
   
(2
)
 
-
   
5
   
(1,365
)
Other
   
18
   
-
   
31
   
-
 
Net change in non-cash operating working capital items
   
162
   
551
   
(1,713
)
 
1,639
 
Discontinued operations
   
-
   
1,476
   
(250
)
 
486
 
Net cash used in operating activities
   
(1,358
)
 
(1,683
)
 
(5,859
)
 
(4,762
)
                           
Investing activities
                         
Property, plant and equipment expenditures
   
(987
)
 
(1,658
)
 
(4,432
)
 
(3,699
)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment
   
2
   
1,991
   
92
   
1,991
 
Restricted certificate of deposit and other assets
   
(540
)
 
(439
)
 
10,013
   
(851
)
Discontinued operations
   
-
   
2,220
   
-
   
1,321
 
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
   
(1,525
)
 
2,114
   
5,673
   
(1,238
)
                           
Financing activities
                         
Proceeds on issuance of shares
   
-
   
3,183
   
3,488
   
5,944
 
Payments of notes payable
   
(92
)
 
(328
)
 
(449
)
 
(564
)
Discontinued operations
   
-
   
(935
)
 
-
   
(1,390
)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
   
(92
)
 
1,920
   
3,039
   
3,990
 
                           
Net (decrease) increase in cash
   
(2,975
)
 
2,351
   
2,853
   
(2,010
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
   
5,955
   
2,525
   
127
   
6,886
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 
$
2,980
 
$
4,876
 
$
2,980
 
$
4,876
 
                           
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
                         
Interest paid
 
$
275
 
$
303
 
$
550
 
$
625
 
Income taxes paid
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
 
During the three months ended June 30, 2005, the company issued 1,000,000 shares to Argonaut Mines LLC (“Argonaut”) in connection with the restructuring of the Huizopa interest in Mexico. Share capital and property, plant and equipment both increased by $410 as a result of this transaction.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
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APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Six month period ended June 30, 2006
(Stated in U.S. dollars; tabular amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
1.    CONTINUING OPERATIONS
 
These consolidated financial statements are prepared on the basis of a going concern which assumes that Apollo Gold Corporation (“Apollo” or the “Company”) will realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future. To date the Company has funded its operations through (i) issuance of debt and equity securities, (ii) the sale of the Florida Canyon Mine (an open pit heap leach operation located in the State of Nevada), the Standard Mine (an open pit heap leach operation situated 8 kilometers south of the Florida Canyon Mine) and four exploration properties located near the Florida Canyon Mine (collectively, the “Nevada Assets”) in November 2005 to Jipangu, Inc. (“Jipangu”) plus (iii) the sale of other surplus assets. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on its ability to continue to issue debt and equity securities and/or generate cash flow from Montana Tunnels.
 
The Company estimates that with its current period end cash balance of $3.0 million, it will not have sufficient funds to finance the current work programs at the Black Fox development project (the “Black Fox Project”) and the Huizopa exploration project (the “Huizopa Project”), as well as corporate overhead. Therefore, the Company is exploring financing opportunities to further develop and construct the Black Fox Project and continue its exploration program at the Huizopa Project. Apollo may raise funds from the sale of debt or equity securities, which may include Canadian flow-through financing to further fund exploration activities at the Black Fox Project. The availability, amount, terms and timing of this financing are not certain at this time.
 
If the Company is unable to secure additional financing and/or generate cash flow from Montana Tunnels, it may be unable to continue as a going concern and material adjustments would be required to the carrying value of assets and liabilities and balance sheet classifications used.
 
2.    NATURE OF OPERATIONS
 
Apollo is engaged in gold mining including extraction, processing, refining and the production of other co-product metals, as well as related activities including exploration and development of mineral deposits principally in North America. The Company currently owns the Montana Tunnels mine, an open pit mine and mill located in the State of Montana. Mining in the open pit was suspended in October 2005 due to pit wall instability. Following the suspension of the open pit mine operations the mill produced gold doré and lead-gold and zinc-gold concentrates from low grade ore stockpiles until it was placed on care and maintenance on May 12, 2006. On July 28, 2006, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with Elkhorn Tunnels, LLC (“Elkhorn”), an affiliate of Calim Private Equity LLC (“Calim”), in respect of the Montana Tunnels mine. With the expected financial contributions from Elkhorn in connection with the joint venture, the Company believes that it will be able to remediate the pit wall instability and recommence and mill operations in early 2007 (see Note 9). The Company also owns the Diamond Hill mine, currently on care and maintenance, also located in the State of Montana. In connection with the joint venture agreement that the Company entered into with Elkhorn in respect of the Montana Tunnels mine, the Company entered into an option agreement with Elkhorn Goldfields Inc. (“EGI”), an affiliate of Elkhorn, pursuant to which the Company granted EGI an option to purchase the Diamond Hill mine for $800,000.
 
Apollo has a development property, the Black Fox Project, which is located near the Township of Matheson in the Province of Ontario, Canada. Apollo also owns Mexican subsidiaries which own or have the right to acquire concessions at the Huizopa Project, located in the Sierra Madres in Chihuahua, Mexico.
 
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APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Six month period ended June 30, 2006
(Stated in U.S. dollars; tabular amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
3.    SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
These unaudited consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (“Canadian GAAP”) and except as described in Note 8, conform in all material respects with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). The accounting policies followed in preparing these financial statements are those used by the Company as set out in the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2005. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with Canadian GAAP have been omitted. These interim financial statements should be read together with the Company’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2005.
 
In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for fair presentation have been included in these financial statements. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the fiscal year.
 
Certain of the comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
 
4.    DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
 
In November 2005, the Company sold the Nevada Assets to Jipangu for $14.0 million in cash. The assets, liabilities and results of operations of the Montana Tunnels mine were included in discontinued operations in the financial statements as of and for the three month period ended March 31, 2006. As of June 30, 2006, the Montana Tunnels mine no longer meets the requirements of an asset held for sale; therefore, the assets, liabilities and results of operations of the Montana Tunnels mine have been reclassified to continuing operations for the current and prior periods.
 
The following tables present summarized financial information related to discontinued operations:
 
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APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Six month period ended June 30, 2006
(Stated in U.S. dollars; tabular amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
4.     DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (continued)
 
   
Three months ended
June 30,
 
Six months ended
June 30,
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
2006
 
2005
 
Revenue from sale of minerals 
 
$
-
 
$
4,733
 
$
-
 
$
8,095
 
Direct operating costs 
   
-
   
4,059
   
-
   
7,893
 
Depreciation and amortization 
   
-
   
263
   
-
   
777
 
Accretion expense 
   
-
   
240
   
-
   
457
 
Royalty expenses 
   
-
   
78
   
-
   
166
 
Exploration and business development 
   
-
   
189
   
-
   
189
 
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment 
   
-
   
(3,146
)
 
-
   
(3,615
)
Impairment 
   
-
   
4,564
   
-
   
4,564
 
 
   
-
   
6,247
   
-
   
10,431
 
Operating loss 
   
-
   
(1,514
)
 
-
   
(2,336
)
Interest expense 
   
-
   
(24
)
 
-
   
(57
)
Realized and unrealized gain on commodity contracts 
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
38
 
Loss on disposal of discontinued operations 
   
-
   
-
   
(250
)
 
-
 
Loss from discontinued operations for the period
 
$
-
 
$
(1,538
)
$
(250
)
$
(2,355
)

Results of discontinued operations for the six months ended June 30, 2006 includes a $250,000 additional loss on disposal of the Nevada Assets.

5.    SHARE CAPITAL
 
(a)      Shares issued in 2006
 
(i)  On January 26, 2006, the Company completed a private placement of 11,650,000 units with Jipangu at Cdn$0.35 per unit for proceeds of $3.5 million. Each unit consists of one common share of the Company and 0.17167 of a warrant for a total of 2,000,000 warrants, with each whole warrant exercisable for two years at Cdn$0.39 for one common share of the Company.
 
(ii)  On February 27, 2006, the Company issued 2,290,398 common shares of the Company at Cdn$0.48 per share to officers of the Company, as approved by the Company’s Board of Directors in December 2005. In connection with this, the Company announced on January 23, 2006 that the number of executive officers would be reduced from seven to three, effective February 18, 2006 and the Company entered into severance agreements with the four departing officers pursuant to which an aggregate of 1,187,175 common shares were issued to the officers as part of their severance. Also on January 23, 2006, the Company entered into amended employment agreements with the three remaining executive officers pursuant to which the officers agreed to reduce their base salaries by an aggregate of $170,000 per annum in exchange for an aggregate of 1,103,223 common shares.
 
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APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Six month period ended June 30, 2006
(Stated in U.S. dollars; tabular amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
5.     SHARE CAPITAL (continued)
 
(b)       Warrants
 
The following summarizes outstanding warrants as at June 30, 2006:
 
Date Issued
 
Number of Warrants
 
Number of Shares
 
Exercise Price
 
Expiry Date
 
           
Exercisable in US$
     
October 19, 2004
   
1,000,000
   
1,000,000
 
$
0.80
   
October 19, 2006
 
November 4, 2004
   
1,400,133
   
1,400,133
   
0.80
   
November 4, 2006
 
December 31, 2004
   
6,224,999
   
6,224,999
   
1.00
   
December 31, 2006
 
November 4, 2004
   
5,013,600
   
5,013,600
   
0.40
   
November 4, 2007
 
November 4, 2004
   
240,000
   
240,000
   
0.80
   
November 4, 2007
 
November 4, 2004
   
1,396,000
   
1,396,000
   
0.80
   
November 4, 2007
 
January 7, 2005
   
3,149,998
   
3,149,998
   
1.00
   
January 7, 2007
 
     
18,424,730
   
18,424,730
         
 
 
 
               
Exercisable in Cdn$
       
December 23, 2002
   
3,000,000
   
3,000,000
   
Cdn $                          3.25
   
December 23, 2006
 
June 30, 2005
   
1,250,000
   
1,250,000
   
Cdn $                          0.40
   
June 30, 2007
 
January 26, 2006
   
2,000,000
   
2,000,000
   
Cdn $                          0.39
   
January 26, 2008
 
     
6,250,000
   
6,250,000
             
     
24,674,730
   
24,674,730
             

In addition, 1,250,000 broker compensation warrants were issued and were immediately exercisable on January 7, 2005. Each broker compensation warrant is exercisable at $0.75 into one equity unit comprised of one common share of the Company and 0.75 of a share purchase warrant, with each whole share purchase warrant exercisable into one common share of the Company at $1.00 per common share. The broker compensation warrants expire on January 7, 2007. The share purchase warrants are exercisable for two years from the date of issue.

On January 6, 2006, the Company agreed to reduce the exercise price on 5,013,600 warrants issued as attachments to the convertible debentures (“Debentures”) in November 2004 from $0.80 to $0.40 per common share. The reduction in exercise price was in consideration for pledging the Company’s Black Fox property to The Canada Trust Company (the “Secured Party”) as substitute collateral for the Debentures, which were previously secured by an $11.0 million restricted cash deposit. The Secured Party is trustee for the holders of the Debentures. The reduction in the exercise price was effective January 16, 2006, and applies to all warrants attached to the Debentures except for the 240,000 warrants held by the Company’s insiders, which remain exercisable at $0.80 per common share. The Company recorded an additional cost of $305,000 as a result of this reduction of the exercise price.
 
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APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Six month period ended June 30, 2006
(Stated in U.S. dollars; tabular amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
5.     SHARE CAPITAL (continued)
 
(c)         Options
 
A summary of information concerning outstanding stock options at June 30, 2006 is as follows:

   
Fixed Stock Options
 
Performance-based
Stock Options
 
   
Number of
Common
Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Number of
Common
Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Balances, December 31, 2005
   
3,874,100
 
$
1.15
   
1,794,582
 
$
0.80
 
Options granted
   
325,000
   
0.58
   
-
   
-
 
Options cancelled
   
(317,900
)
 
1.08
   
(254,061
)
 
0.80
 
Balances, June 30, 2006
   
3,881,200
 
$
1.11
   
1,540,521
 
$
0.80
 

(i)
Fixed stock option plan
 
The Company has a stock option plan that provides for the granting of options to directors, officers, employees and service providers of the Company.
 
The following table summarizes information concerning outstanding and exercisable fixed stock options at June 30, 2006:
 
Options Outstanding
 
Options Exercisable
 
Number
Outstanding
 
Expiry Date
 
Weighted Average
Exercise
Price per Share
 
Number
Exercisable
 
Weighted Average
Exercise
Price per Share
 
889,500
   
February 18, 2013
 
$
2.24
   
889,500
 
$
2.24
 
100,000
   
November 13, 2013
   
1.67
   
100,000
   
1.67
 
261,000
   
March 10, 2014
   
2.05
   
261,000
   
2.05
 
125,000
   
May 19, 2014
   
1.44
   
125,000
   
1.44
 
23,600
   
August 10, 2014
   
0.95
   
11,800
   
0.95
 
1,707,100
   
March 10, 2015
   
0.65
   
1,103,550
   
0.65
 
50,000
   
April 6, 2015
   
0.39
   
50,000
   
0.39
 
100,000
   
August 4, 2015
   
0.27
   
-
   
-
 
300,000
   
December 12, 2015
   
0.20
   
-
   
-
 
125,000
   
March 28, 2016
   
0.65
   
62,500
   
0.65
 
200,000
   
May 23, 2016
   
0.53
   
-
   
-
 
3,881,200
       
$
1.11
   
2,603,350
 
$
1.41
 

(ii)
Performance-based stock option plan
 
As of June 30, 2006 the 1,540,521 performance-based stock options exercisable at $0.80 were fully vested and have an expiry date of June 25, 2007.
 
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APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Six month period ended June 30, 2006
(Stated in U.S. dollars; tabular amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
5.     SHARE CAPITAL (continued)
 
(d)         Stock-based compensation
 
The fair value of each option granted is estimated at the time of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with weighted average assumptions for grants as follows:

   
Six months ended June 30,
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
Risk free interest rate
   
4.2
%
 
3.7
%
Dividend yield
   
0
%
 
0
%
Volatility
   
89
%
 
73
%
Expected life in years
   
5
   
5
 

6.          INCOME TAXES
 
The Company did not record a recovery for income taxes for the period ended June 30, 2006 as the net loss carry forwards are fully offset by a valuation allowance.

7.          SEGMENTED INFORMATION
 
Apollo operates the Montana Tunnels mine in the United States and the Black Fox development project in Canada. The reportable segments have been determined at the level where decisions are made on the allocation of resources and capital and where performance is measured. The Nevada Assets have been reported as discontinued operations (see Note 4). The accounting policies for these segments are the same as those followed by the Company as a whole.
 
Amounts as at June 30, 2006 are as follows:
 
   
Montana Tunnels
 
Black
Fox
 
Corporate
and Other
 
Total
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
43
 
$
39
 
$
2,898
 
$
2,980
 
Other non-cash current assets
   
1,674
   
61
   
88
   
1,823
 
     
1,717
   
100
   
2,986
   
4,803
 
Property, plant and equipment
   
13,003
   
29,454
   
1,297
   
43,754
 
Restricted certificates of deposit
   
6,425
   
605
   
-
   
7,030
 
Deferred financing costs
   
-
   
-
   
425
   
425
 
Total assets
 
$
21,145
 
$
30,159
 
$
4,708
 
$
56,012
 
                           
Current liabilities
 
$
2,145
 
$
210
 
$
2,043
 
$
4,398
 
Accrued severance
   
-
   
-
   
370
   
370
 
Notes payable and convertible debenture
   
-
   
62
   
7,105
   
7,167
 
Accrued site closure costs
   
13,108
   
362
   
-
   
13,470
 
Total liabilities
 
$
15,253
 
$
634
 
$
9,518
 
$
25,405
 
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APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Six month period ended June 30, 2006
(Stated in U.S. dollars; tabular amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
7.    SEGMENTED INFORMATION (continued)

Amounts as at December 31, 2005 are as follows:

   
Montana Tunnels
 
Black
Fox
 
Corporate
and Other
 
Total
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
8
 
$
15
 
$
104
 
$
127
 
Other non-cash current assets
   
4,218
   
100
   
428
   
4,746
 
     
4,226
   
115
   
532
   
4,873
 
Property, plant and equipment
   
13,917
   
24,794
   
1,334
   
40,045
 
Restricted certificates of deposit
   
5,465
   
581
   
10,997
   
17,043
 
Deferred financing costs
   
-
   
-
   
584
   
584
 
Total assets
 
$
23,608
 
$
25,490
 
$
13,447
 
$
62,545
 
                           
Current liabilities
 
$
5,444
 
$
221
 
$
4,746
 
$
10,411
 
Accrued severance
   
-
   
-
   
383
   
383
 
Notes payable and convertible debenture
   
-
   
66
   
6,610
   
6,676
 
Accrued site closure costs
   
12,634
   
-
   
-
   
12,634
 
Total liabilities
 
$
18,078
 
$
287
 
$
11,739
 
$
30,104
 

Amounts for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, are as follows:
 
   
Three months ended June 30, 2006
 
   
Montana Tunnels
 
Black Fox
 
Corporate and Other
 
Total
 
Revenue from sale of minerals
 
$
3,667
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
3,667
 
Direct operating costs
   
3,587
   
-
   
-
   
3,587
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
351
   
-
   
26
   
377
 
General and administrative expenses
   
-
   
-
   
1,167
   
1,167
 
Stock-based compensation
   
-
   
-
   
81
   
81
 
Accretion expense - accrued site closure costs
   
237
   
-
   
-
   
237
 
Exploration and business development and other
   
-
   
-
   
247
   
247
 
     
4,175
   
-
   
1,521
   
5,696
 
Operating loss
   
(508
)
 
-
   
(1,521
)
 
(2,029
)
Interest income
   
63
   
-
   
25
   
88
 
Interest expense
   
(9
)
 
-
   
(604
)
 
(613
)
Foreign exchange loss and other
   
-
   
-
   
(14
)
 
(14
)
Loss from continuing operations
 
$
(454
)
$
-
 
$
(2,114
)
$
(2,568
)
Investing activities
                         
Property, plant and equipment expenditures
 
$
-
 
$
871
 
$
116
 
$
987
 
 
 
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APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Six month period ended June 30, 2006
(Stated in U.S. dollars; tabular amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)

 
7.    SEGMENTED INFORMATION (continued)

   
 Six months ended June 30, 2006
 
   
Montana Tunnels
 
Black Fox
 
Corporate and Other
 
Total
 
Revenue from sale of minerals
 
$
9,805
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
9,805
 
Direct operating costs
   
10,745
   
-
   
-
   
10,745
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
901
   
-
   
57
   
958
 
General and administrative expenses
   
-
   
-
   
2,283
   
2,283
 
Stock-based compensation
   
-
   
-
   
189
   
189
 
Accretion expense - accrued site closure costs
   
474
   
-
   
-
   
474
 
Exploration and business development and other
   
-
   
-
   
605
   
605
 
     
12,120
   
-
   
3,134
   
15,254
 
Operating loss
   
(2,315
)
 
-
   
(3,134
)
 
(5,449
)
Interest income
   
114
   
-
   
40
   
154
 
Interest expense
   
(18
)
 
-
   
(1,195
)
 
(1,213
)
Foreign exchange loss and other
   
-
   
-
   
(13
)
 
(13
)
Loss from continuing operations
 
$
(2,219
)
$
-
 
$
(4,302
)
$
(6,521
)
Investing activities
                         
Property, plant and equipment expenditures
 
$
-
 
$
4,316
 
$
116
 
$
4,432
 

   
Three months ended June 30, 2005
 
   
Montana Tunnels
 
Black Fox
 
Corporate and Other
 
Total
 
Revenue from sale of minerals
 
$
10,581
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
10,581
 
Direct operating costs
   
12,622
   
-
   
-
   
12,622
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
582
   
-
   
32
   
614
 
General and administrative expenses
   
-
   
-
   
1,216
   
1,216
 
Stock-based compensation
   
-
   
-
   
152
   
152
 
Accretion expense
   
197
   
-
   
-
   
197
 
Exploration and business development
   
-
   
-
   
318
   
318
 
     
13,401
   
-
   
1,718
   
15,119
 
Operating loss
   
(2,820
)
 
-
   
(1,718
)
 
(4,538
)
Interest income
   
-
   
-
   
69
   
69
 
Interest expense
   
(15
)
 
-
   
(470
)
 
(485
)
Foreign exchange loss and other
   
-
   
-
   
(7
)
 
(7
)
Loss from continuing operations
 
$
(2,835
)
$
-
 
$
(2,126
)
$
(4,961
)
Investing activities
                         
Property, plant and equipment expenditures
 
$
60
 
$
1,519
 
$
489
 
$
2,068
 
 
 
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APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Six month period ended June 30, 2006
(Stated in U.S. dollars; tabular amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
7.    SEGMENTED INFORMATION (continued)

   
Six months ended June 30, 2005
 
   
Montana Tunnels
 
Black Fox
 
Corporate and Other
 
Total
 
Revenue from sale of minerals
 
$
22,913
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
22,913
 
Direct operating costs
   
26,111
   
-
   
-
   
26,111
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
1,270
   
-
   
64
   
1,334
 
General and administrative expenses
   
-
   
-
   
2,866
   
2,866
 
Stock-based compensation
   
-
   
-
   
354
   
354
 
Accretion expense
   
394
   
-
   
-
   
394
 
Exploration and business development
   
-
   
-
   
558
   
558
 
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment
   
(1,365
)
 
-
   
-
   
(1,365
)
     
26,410
   
-
   
3,842
   
30,252
 
Operating loss
   
(3,497
)
 
-
   
(3,842
)
 
(7,339
)
Interest income
   
-
   
-
   
173
   
173
 
Interest expense
   
(38
)
 
-
   
(1,155
)
 
(1,193
)
Foreign exchange loss and other
   
-
   
-
   
(33
)
 
(33
)
Loss from continuing operations
 
$
(3,535
)
$
-
 
$
(4,857
)
$
(8,392
)
Investing activities
                         
Property, plant and equipment expenditures
 
$
91
 
$
3,489
 
$
529
 
$
4,109
 

8.          DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND U.S. GAAP
 
The Company prepares its consolidated financial statements in accordance with Canadian GAAP. The following adjustments and/or additional disclosures would be required in order to present the financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and with practices prescribed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2006 and 2005.
 
Material variances between financial statement items under Canadian GAAP and the amounts determined under U.S. GAAP are as follows:
 
Consolidated Balance Sheet
June 30, 2006
 
   
Property
Plant
and
Equipment
 
Deferred
Financing
 
Convertible
Debenture
 
Share
Capital
 
Equity
Component of
Convertible
Debentures
 
Contributed
Surplus
 
Deficit
 
As at June 30, 2006, Canadian GAAP
 
$
43,754
 
$
425
 
$
7,105
 
$
152,738
 
$
1,809
 
$
10,750
 
$
(136,007
)
Impairment of property, plant and equipment, and change in depreciation and amortization(a)
   
(4,077
)
 
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(4,077
)
Black Fox development costs(b)
   
(21,276
)
 
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(21,276
)
Convertible debenture(c)(i)
   
-
   
165
   
1,158
   
(1
)
 
(1,809
)
 
123
   
694
 
Convertible debenture(c)(ii)
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
20,675
   
(20,675
)
Flow-through common shares
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(238
)
 
-
   
-
   
238
 
As at June 30, 2006, U.S. GAAP
 
$
18,401
 
$
590
 
$
8,263
 
$
152,499
 
$
-
 
$
31,548
 
$
(181,103
)
 
 
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APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Six month period ended June 30, 2006
(Stated in U.S. dollars; tabular amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
8.    DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND U.S. GAAP (continued)

Consolidated Balance Sheet
December 31, 2005

   
Property
Plant
and
Equipment
 
Deferred
Financing
 
Convertible
Debenture
 
Share
Capital
 
Equity
Component of
Convertible
Debentures
 
Contributed
Surplus
 
Deficit
 
As at December 31, 2005, Canadian GAAP
 
$
40,045
 
$
584
 
$
6,601
 
$
148,295
 
$
1,809
 
$
10,561
 
$
(129,236
)
Impairment of property, plant and equipment, and change in depreciation and amortization(a)
   
(4,260
)
 
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(4,260
)
Black Fox development costs(b)
   
(19,181
)
 
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(19,181
)
Convertible debenture(c)(i)
   
-
   
227
   
1,512
   
(1
)
 
(1,809
)
 
123
   
401
 
Convertible debenture(c)(ii)
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
20,675
   
(20,675
)
Flow-through common shares
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(238
)
 
-
   
-
   
238
 
As at December 31, 2005, U.S. GAAP
 
$
16,604
 
$
811
 
$
8,113
 
$
148,056
 
$
-
 
$
31,359
 
$
(172,713
)


Under U.S. GAAP, the net loss and net loss per share would be adjusted as follows:
 
   
 Three months ended
June 30,
 
Six months ended
June 30, 
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
2006
 
2005
 
Loss from continuing operations for the period based on Canadian GAAP
 
$
(2,568
)
$
(4,961
)
$
(6,521
)
$
(8,392
)
Change in depreciation of property, plant and equipment (a)
   
52
   
136
   
183
   
298
 
Black Fox Project development costs (b)
   
(1,233
)
 
(1,518
)
 
(2,095
)
 
(3,448
)
Convertible debenture ((c)(i))
   
151
   
114
   
293
   
425
 
Loss from continuing operations for the period based on U.S. GAAP
   
(3,598
)
 
(6,229
)
 
(8,140
)
 
(11,157
)
Loss from discontinued operations for the period based on Canadian GAAP
   
-
   
(1,538
)
 
(250
)
 
(2,355
)
Commodity contracts loss (d)
   
-
   
335
   
-
   
1,340
 
Standard Mine development costs
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(314
)
Loss from discontinued operations for the period based on U.S. GAAP
   
-
   
(1,203
)
 
(250
)
 
(1,329
)
Net loss for the period based on U.S. GAAP
 
$
(3,598
)
$
(7,432
)
$
(8,390
)
$
(12,486
)
Comprehensive loss
 
$
(3,598
)
$
(7,432
)
$
(8,390
)
$
(12,486
)
Basic and diluted loss per share in accordance with U.S. GAAP:
                         
Continuing operations
 
$
(0.03
)
$
(0.07
)
$
(0.07
)
$
(0.12
)
Discontinued operations
   
-
   
(0.01
)
 
-
   
(0.01
)
Net loss per share - U.S. GAAP, basic and diluted
 
$
(0.03
)
$
(0.08
)
$
(0.07
)
$
(0.13
)
 
 
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APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Six month period ended June 30, 2006
(Stated in U.S. dollars; tabular amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
8.    DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND U.S. GAAP (continued)

(a)         Impairment of property, plant and equipment
 
Under Canadian GAAP, write-downs for impairment of property, plant and equipment are determined using current proven and probable reserves and mineral resources expected to be converted into mineral reserves. In 2002, under U.S. GAAP, write-downs were determined using current proven and probable reserves. Accordingly, for U.S. GAAP purposes, an impairment of property, plant and equipment and an adjustment to the related depreciation has been recorded.
 
(b)         Black Fox Project
 
Under Canadian GAAP, mining development costs at the Black Fox Project have been capitalized. Under U.S. GAAP, these expenditures are expensed as incurred. Accordingly, for U.S. GAAP purposes, a reduction in property, plant and equipment of $21.3 million has been recorded as at June 30, 2006.
 
(c)         Convertible debenture
 
(i)  Under Canadian GAAP, the convertible debentures were recorded as a compound financial instrument including detachable note warrants. On issuance in November 2004, under U.S. GAAP, the detachable note warrant is similarly treated as an equity instrument with the remainder of the convertible debentures treated as a liability. Further, under U.S. GAAP, the beneficial conversion feature determined using the effective conversion price based on the proceeds allocated to the convertible debenture in accordance with EITF 00-27, “Application of Issue No. 98-5 to Certain Convertible Instruments”, is allocated to contributed surplus. This discount on the debenture is recognized as additional interest expense immediately as the debt is convertible at the date of issuance. Canadian GAAP does not require the recognition of any beneficial conversion feature.
 
(ii)     Under Canadian GAAP, the convertible debentures were recorded as an equity instrument on issuance in March 2002. Under U.S. GAAP, on issuance, the convertible debenture would have been recorded as a liability and reclassified to equity only upon conversion. Further, under U.S. GAAP, the beneficial conversion feature was allocated to contributed surplus and the Company recognized debenture issuance costs of $20.7 million. Canadian GAAP does not require the recognition of any beneficial conversion feature.
 
(d)         Discontinued operations
 
Prior to January 1, 2004, under U.S. GAAP, unrealized gains and losses on the put and call option contracts were recorded in the statement of operations. As of January 1, 2004, the Company adopted the provisions of CICA Accounting Guideline 13, Hedging Relationships and unrealized gains and losses on these contracts are now recorded in the statement of operations under Canadian GAAP.
 
(e)         Comprehensive income
 
SFAS No. 130, “Reporting Comprehensive Income” (“SFAS 130”) establishes standards for the reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components in a full set of general purpose financial statements. SFAS 130 requires that all items that are required to be recognized under accounting standards as components of comprehensive income be reported in a financial statement. For the Company, the only component of comprehensive loss is the net loss for the period.
 
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APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Six month period ended June 30, 2006
(Stated in U.S. dollars; tabular amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
8.    DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND U.S. GAAP (continued)
 
(f)           Statement of cash flows
 
Under Canadian GAAP, mining development costs at the Black Fox Project are included in cash flows from investing activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows.  Under U.S. GAAP, these expenditures are included in cash flows from operating activities.  Accordingly, under U.S. GAAP, the consolidated statements of cash flows for the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 would reflect an increase in cash provided by investing activities of $1.3 million and $2.1 million and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 an increase of $1.5 million and $3.5 million, respectively, and a corresponding increase in cash used in operating activities.
 
(g)          Share-Based Payment
 
As of January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment”. The adoption of this standard did not impact the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
 
9.          SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
 
(a)         Joint Venture Agreement at Montana Tunnels
 
On July 28, 2006, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement (the “JV Agreement”) with Elkhorn in respect of the Montana Tunnels mine (“Mine”). The JV Agreement calls for Elkhorn to contribute $13 million over a five-month period starting with initial payments totaling $1 million required to be contributed not later than two weeks after the execution of the JV agreement. The money contributed will be used initially to remediate the east wall instability problems encountered at the Mine during September and early October 2005, which led to the suspension of mining on October 21, 2005, and thereafter to move the Mine back towards commercial production. Highlights of the JV Agreement are:
 
 
·
Elkhorn is entitled to a 50% interest in the Mine when it has made its full contribution of $13 million.
 
 
·
Montana Tunnels Mining, Inc. (“MTMI”) will be the operator of the Mine. A separate committee consisting of two designees from each of MTMI and Elkhorn will oversee the joint venture.
 
 
·
If Elkhorn contributes at least $5 million but fails to make its full contribution of $13 million, then it will receive a 3% interest in the Mine for each $1 million contributed.
 
 
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APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Six month period ended June 30, 2006
(Stated in U.S. dollars; tabular amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
9.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (continued)
 
 
·
If Elkhorn fails to contribute at least $5 million then its contribution will be converted to a promissory note (the “Note”) equal to the amount actually contributed, plus interest, payable only out of future positive cash flows from the Mine or in the event the Mine is sold or otherwise financed. The Note would bear interest at the rate of 6% per annum and payments of principal and interest on the Note would be payable within 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter, beginning with the end of the first full calendar quarter during which the Mine is cash flow positive. If Elkhorn’s failure to contribute at least $5 million is the result of a breach of the JV Agreement by Apollo, or otherwise for cause, then the Note would bear interest at the rate of 12% per annum and the Note plus interest would be payable not later than the fifth anniversary thereof.
 
 
·
When Elkhorn has contributed the full $13 million, then (a) Elkhorn will be entitled to recover interest on that amount and (b) Elkhorn will receive 65% and Apollo will receive 35% of the positive free cash flow from the Mine until such time as Elkhorn has recovered its full contribution of $13 million. At that time, Apollo would become entitled to 60% and Elkhorn 40% of the positive free cash flow from the Mine, until both parties have received an equal amount. Thereafter, the sharing would revert to 50/50.
 
 
·
If Elkhorn earns less than a 50% interest in the Mine, then it will be entitled to recover interest on the amount actually contributed by it, and after payment of that interest each party will receive its proportionate share of positive free cash flow.
 
(b)         Additional Agreements with EGI
 
In addition to the JV Agreement, Apollo entered into two other agreements with EGI, an affiliate of Calim. The first agreement is an option agreement pursuant to which EGI was granted an option to purchase Apollo’s Diamond Hill mine for $800,000. The option has an exercise term of two years. The second agreement is a mill operating and option agreement pursuant to which EGI will have the right to have MTMI process the ore from EGI’s Elkhorn mine through the 1,000 ton per day Diamond Hill mill which is situated within the Montana Tunnels mill complex. The milling agreement also provides EGI a two-year option to purchase the Diamond Hill mill for $1 million.
 
(c)         Financing Agreement to Purchase Equipment
 
On August 1, 2006, to finance the purchase of four additional CAT 785 haul trucks (the “Trucks”) to be used as part of the remediation of the Mine, MTMI executed a promissory note in the amount of $2,640,000 payable to Great American Group (the “Great American Note”). The Great American Note accrues interest at the rate of 1.5% per month and matures on December 1, 2006 (the “Maturity Date”). MTMI is obligated to make principal payments on the Great American Note in the amount of $75,000 each month until the Maturity Date. The Great American Note is secured by the Trucks.
 

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ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
All Dollar amounts are expressed in United States Dollars
 
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated financial statements and related notes. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in Canada (Canadian GAAP). For a reconciliation to GAAP in the United States (U.S. GAAP), see Note 8 to the attached consolidated financial statements.
 
In this Form 10-Q, the terms “cash operating cost,” “total cash cost” and “total production cost” are non-GAAP financial measures and are used on a per ounce of gold sold basis. Cash operating costs per ounce is equivalent to direct operating cost as found on the Consolidated Statements of Operations, less production royalty expenses and mining taxes but includes by-product credits for payable silver, lead, and zinc production. Total cash costs is equivalent to cash operating costs plus production royalties and mining taxes. The term “total production costs” is equivalent to total cash costs plus non-cash costs including depreciation and amortization.
 
Certain of the comparative figures have been reclassified to conform with the current period presentation.
 
RECONCILIATION OF CASH OPERATING AND TOTAL PRODUCTION COSTS PER OUNCE
 
($ in thousands)
 
Three months ended
June 30,
 
Six months ended
June 30,
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
2006
 
2005
 
Gold ounces sold
   
1,165
   
12,324
   
4,378
   
24,969
 
Direct operating costs
 
$
3,587
 
$
12,622
 
$
10,745
 
$
26,111
 
Less: Mining taxes, royalty expenses
   
134
   
345
   
270
   
751
 
By-product credits
   
2,728
   
5,346
   
6,841
   
12,351
 
Cash operating cost
   
725
   
6,931
   
3,634
   
13,009
 
Cash operating cost per ounce
 
$
623
 
$
562
 
$
830
 
$
521
 
Cash operating costs
   
725
   
6,931
   
3,634
   
13,009
 
Add: Mining taxes, royalty expenses
   
134
   
345
   
270
   
751
 
Total cash costs
   
859
   
7,276
   
3,905
   
13,760
 
Total cash cost per ounce
 
$
737
 
$
590
 
$
892
 
$
551
 
Total cash costs
   
859
   
7,276
   
3,905
   
13,760
 
Add: Depreciation & amortization (operations only)
   
351
   
582
   
901
   
1,270
 
Total production costs
   
1,210
   
7,858
   
4,806
   
15,030
 
Total production cost per ounce
 
$
1,038
 
$
638
 
$
1,098
 
$
602
 
 
BACKGROUND AND RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
 
We are principally engaged in the exploration, development and mining of gold. We own the Montana Tunnels mine, an open pit mine and mill located near Helena, Montana, which produced gold doré and lead-gold and zinc-gold concentrates until it was placed on care and maintenance on May 12, 2006. On July 28, 2006, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with Elkhorn Tunnels, LLC (“Elkhorn”) in respect of the Montana Tunnels mine. With the expected financial contributions from Elkhorn in connection with the joint venture, the Company believes that it will be able to remediate the pit wall instability and recommence mill operations in early 2007. We also own the Diamond Hill mine, currently on care and maintenance, also located in the State of Montana. In connection with the joint venture agreement that we entered into with Elkhorn in respect of the Montana Tunnels mine, the Company entered into an option agreement with Elkhorn Goldfields Inc. (“EGI”), an affiliate of Elkhorn, pursuant to which the Company granted EGI an option to purchase the Diamond Hill mine for $800,000.
 
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We also own a development property, the Black Fox project, which is located near the township of Matheson in the Province of Ontario, Canada. Additionally, we own Mexican subsidiaries which own or have the right to acquire concessions of the Huizopa exploration property located in the Sierra Madres in Chihuahua, Mexico.
 
Recent Events
 
Upon closing of the sale of our Nevada assets to Jipangu Inc. (“Jipangu”) on November 18, 2005, $11.0 million of the $14.0 million purchase price was deposited as substitute collateral for the Apollo 12% Series 2004-B secured convertible debentures (“Debentures”), which were previously secured by the Nevada assets. In January 2006, after meeting certain conditions, we replaced the $11.0 million cash collateral with our Black Fox property as security for the Debentures, which resulted in $8.4 million additional funds being available to the Company after paying $2.6 million (Cdn$3.0 million) to release an existing lien over the Black Fox property. In connection with the substitution of collateral for the Debentures we reduced the exercise price on 5,013,600 of the note warrants attached to the Debentures from $0.80 to $0.40 per common share. The Company recorded an additional cost of $0.3 million as a result of this reduction of the exercise price.
 
On January 26, 2006, we completed a $3.5 million private placement to Jipangu of 11,650,000 equity units priced at Cdn$0.35 per unit with each unit consisting of one of our common shares and 0.17167 of a warrant, with each whole warrant exercisable for two years at Cdn$0.39 for one of our common shares.
 
At the Montana Tunnels mine the open pit mining activity was suspended on October 21, 2005 for safety reasons due to increased wall activity on the eastern side of the open pit. Following the suspension of mining, the mill continued to process ore from stockpiled material and produce gold doré and lead-gold and zinc-gold concentrates until May 12, 2006 when all operations ceased and the property was placed on care and maintenance. On July 28, 2006, we entered into a JV agreement with Elkhorn in respect of the Montana Tunnels mine. With the expected financial contributions from Elkhorn in connection with the joint venture, we believe we will be able to remediate the pit wall instability and recommence mill operations in early 2007.
 
At Huizopa, on February 9, 2006, we entered into an agreement with the Ejido Huizopa (“Ejido”), the owner of 12,800 hectares of land that covers our mining concessions in Huizopa (“Ejido Land”), pursuant to which we have the right to use Ejido Land for all activities necessary for the exploration, development, and production of potential ore deposits in our Huizopa project area.
 
On January 23, 2006, we announced that we would reduce the number of executive officers from seven to three, effective February 18, 2006. We entered into severance agreements with the four departing officers, pursuant to which the departing officers received termination packages consisting of a combination of cash and Company common stock and as a result, an aggregate of 1,187,175 common shares were issued at Cdn$0.48 per share to the departing officers.
 
Also on January 23, 2006, the Company entered into amended employment agreements with the three remaining executive officers pursuant to which the officers agreed to reduce their base salaries by an aggregate of $170,000 per annum in exchange for an aggregate of 1,103,223 common shares at Cdn$0.48 per share.
 
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At Black Fox we continued work on updating the gold resources and new resource and reserve numbers were released on June 30, 2006. The new resource and reserve numbers are as follows:
 
   
Tonnes
000’s
 
Grade
g Au/t
Grade 
Oz Au/t
 
Ounces
 
Open Pit - Material
                     
Reserve
   
3,062
   
4.56
 0.147
   
448,800
 
Indicated Resource
   
2,356
   
3.27
 0.105
       
Inferred Resource
   
6,626
   
4.00
 0.129
       
Underground - Material
                     
Indicated Resource
   
1,004
   
9.66
 0.311
       
Inferred Resource
   
1,228
   
9.71
 0.312
       

Production from Continuing Operations & Metals Price Averages
 
The table below summarizes our production of gold, silver and other metals, as well as average metal prices, for each period indicated:
 
   
Six months ended
June 30,
2006(1)
 
Year Ended December 31,
2005
 
Year Ended December 31,
2004
 
Production:
             
Gold (ounces)
   
4,378
   
44,099
   
33,743
 
Silver (ounces)
   
114,086
   
524,722
   
970,751
 
Lead (pounds)
   
1,198,263
   
10,428,061
   
10,064,265
 
Zinc (pounds)
   
3,042,305
   
22,380,136
   
26,222,805
 
Average metal prices:
                   
Gold - London bullion mkt. ($/ounce)
 
$
591
 
$
445
 
$
409
 
Silver - London bullion mkt. ($/ounce)
 
$
10.98
 
$
7.31
 
$
6.66
 
Lead - LME ($/pound)
 
$
0.50
 
$
0.44
 
$
0.40
 
Zinc - LME ($/pound)
 
$
1.27
 
$
0.63
 
$
0.48
 

(1) The Montana Tunnels mine was placed on care and maintenance on May 12, 2006.

MATERIAL CHANGES IN RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2006 Compared to the Three Months Ended June 30, 2005
 
Revenue from the Sale of Minerals
 
Revenue from continuing operations for the three months ended June 30, 2006 decreased 65% to $3.7 million from $10.6 million for the same period in 2005. Revenue from silver, zinc and lead for the three months ended June 30, 2006 decreased 49% to $2.7 million from $5.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005. Revenue from gold sales for the three months ended June 30, 2006 was $0.9 million (26% of total revenue) compared to $5.2 million (49% of the total revenue) for the same period 2005. The average price received for gold per ounce for the three months ended June 30, 2006 increased 48% to $630 from $425 for the three months ended June 30, 2005. The decrease in revenue is primarily due to the cessation of milling on May 12, 2006 and the lower grade stockpiled ore that was milled throughout the period.
 
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The following presents the key statistics for the Montana Tunnels operation for the three months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively:
 
   
Three months ended June 30,
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
Tons mined
   
-
   
3,993,151
 
Tons milled
   
406,031
   
1,254,997
 
Gold grade oz/ton
   
0.0058
   
0.0135
 
Zinc grade %
   
0.18
   
0.34
 
Gold ounces
   
1,165
   
12,324
 
Silver ounces
   
52,977
   
127,737
 
Lead pounds
   
327,938
   
2,759,586
 
Zinc pounds
   
771,338
   
5,977,956
 
Total cash costs per ounce
 
$
737
 
$
590
 
Total production costs per ounce
 
$
1,038
 
$
638
 
Total revenue ($millions)
 
$
3.7
 
$
10.6
 
Capital expenditures ($millions)
 
$
-
 
$
0.1
 

The decrease in production in the second quarter 2006 compared to the second quarter 2005 is a result of the discontinuation of mining in October 2005 and the cessation of milling in May 2006. The Montana Tunnels mine was placed on care and maintenance on May 12, 2006.
 
Operating Expenses.
 
Direct Operating Expenses. Direct operating costs, which includes mining costs, processing costs and smelting and refining charges, for the three months ended June 30, 2006 decreased 72% to $3.6 million from $12.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005. The decrease in costs is a result of the cessation of all operations at the Montana Tunnels mine on May 12, 2006 and placing the mine on care and maintenance.
 
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization expenses were $377,000 and $614,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
 
General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses were $1.2 million and $1.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. A decrease in general and administrative expenses due to reduced numbers of personnel and lower audit and accounting expenses was offset by an increase in legal and other related expenses.
 
Stock-Based Compensation. In January 2004, the Company adopted the fair value method of accounting for stock options as set out in CICA Handbook section 3870, Stock-Based Compensation and Other Stock-Based Payments. Stock-based compensation was $81,000 and $152,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. This decrease is due to a decrease in the number of stock options awarded to employees.
 
Accretion Expense. Accrued accretion expense was $237,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2006 compared to $197,000 for the same period in 2005, respectively, primarily due to accrued site closure costs at the Montana Tunnels mine.

Exploration and Business Development Expense. Expenses for exploration and development, consisting of drilling and related expenses at our exploration properties, totaled $249,000 and $318,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. This decrease is due to decreased activity at our Huizopa exploration project.
 
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Total Operating Expenses. As a result of these expense components, our total operating expenses decreased 62% to $5.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006, from $15.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005.
 
Other Income (Expenses).
 
Interest Income and Interest Expense. We realized interest income of $88,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2006 and interest expense of $613,000 in the same period compared to $69,000 in interest income and $485,000 in interest expense during the three months ended June 30, 2005. The increase in interest expense is due to an increase in the accretion on the convertible debentures issued in the fourth quarter of 2004.
 
Loss from Continuing Operations.
 
As a result of the foregoing, the Company incurred a loss from continuing operations of $2.6 million, or $0.02 per share, for the three months ended June 30, 2006, as compared to a loss of $5.0 million, or $0.05 per share, for the three months ended June 30, 2005.
 
Loss from Discontinued Operations.
 
For the three months ended June 30, 2006, loss from discontinued operations was nil, compared to a loss of $1.5 million, or $0.02 per share, for the three months ended June 30, 2005.
 
Net Loss.
 
For the three months ended June 30, 2006, we incurred a net loss of $2.6 million, or $0.02 per share, as compared to a net loss of $6.5 million, or $0.07 per share, for the three months ended June 30, 2005.
 
Discontinued Operations.
 
Florida Canyon Mine and Standard Mine. As part of the sale of the Nevada assets, the Florida Canyon and Standard mines were sold on November 18, 2005 and therefore had no activity in the three month period ended June 30, 2006. For the three months ended June 30, 2005 revenues at these two mines were $4.7 million and operating costs were $4.9 million. The Standard Mine entered commercial production on June 1, 2005.
 
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment. Gain on sales of property, plant and equipment of discontinued operations for the three months ended June 30, 2006 was nil, as compared to a gain of $3.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005.
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2006 Compared to the Six Months Ended June 30, 2005
 
Revenue from the Sale of Minerals
 
Revenue from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2006 decreased 57% to $9.8 million from $22.9 million for the same period in 2005. Revenue from silver, zinc and lead for the six months ended June 30, 2006 decreased 45% to $6.8 million from $12.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2005. Revenue from gold sales for the six months ended June 30, 2006 was $3.0 million, (30% of total revenue) compared to $10.6 million (46% of the total revenue) for the same period 2005. The average price received for gold per ounce for the six months ended June 30, 2006 increased 60% to $677 from $423 for the six months ended June 30, 2005. The decrease in revenue is primarily due to the cessation of milling on May 12, 2006 and milling lower grade stockpiled ore throughout the period.
 
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The following presents the key statistics for the Montana Tunnels operation for the six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively:
 
   
Six months ended June 30,
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
Tons mined
   
-
   
9,388,974
 
Tons milled
   
1,426,512
   
2,665,779
 
Gold grade oz/ton
   
0.0078
   
0.013
 
Zinc grade %
   
0.20
   
0.34
 
Gold ounces
   
4,378
   
24,969
 
Silver ounces
   
114,086
   
291,743
 
Lead pounds
   
1,198,263
   
5,883,678
 
Zinc pounds
   
3,086,399
   
12,398,385
 
Total cash costs per ounce
 
$
892
 
$
551
 
Total production costs per ounce
 
$
1,098
 
$
602
 
Total revenue ($millions)
 
$
9.8
 
$
22.9
 
Capital expenditures ($millions)
 
$
-
 
$
0.1
 

The decrease in production for the six months ended June 30, 2006, compared to the same period 2005, is a result of the discontinuation of mining in October 2005 and the cessation of milling in May 2006. The Montana Tunnels mine was placed on care and maintenance on May 12, 2006.
 
Operating Expenses.
 
Direct Operating Expenses. Direct operating costs, which includes mining costs, processing costs and smelting and refining charges, for the six months ended June 30, 2006 decreased 59% to $10.7 million from $26.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2005. The decrease in costs is a result of (1) ceasing mining in the open pit in October 2005 and (2) ceasing all operations at the Montana Tunnels mine on May 12, 2006 and placing the mine on care and maintenance.
 
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization expenses were $1.0 million and $1.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
 
General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses were $2.3 million and $2.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. This decrease is due to a reduction in the number of personnel and lower audit and accounting expenses, which was partially offset by an increase in legal and other related expenses.
 
Stock-Based Compensation. In January 2004, the Company adopted the fair value method of accounting for stock options as set out in CICA Handbook section 3870, Stock-Based Compensation and Other Stock-Based Payments. Stock-based compensation was $189,000 and $354,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. This decrease is due to a decrease in the number of stock options awarded to employees.
 
Accretion Expense. Accrued accretion expense was $474,000 compared to $394,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, primarily due to accrued site closure costs at the Montana Tunnels mine.

Exploration and Business Development Expense. Expenses for exploration and development, consisting of drilling and related expenses at our exploration properties, totaled $600,000 and $558,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
 
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Gain on Sale of Property, Plant and Equipment. A $1.3 million gain on the sale of spare mining equipment at Montana Tunnels was realized during the six months ended June 30, 2005.
 
Total Operating Expenses. As a result of these expense components, our total operating expenses decreased 50% to $15.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006, from $30.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2005.
 
Other Income (Expenses).
 
Interest Income and Interest Expense. We realized interest income of $154,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2006 and interest expense of $1.2 million in the same period 2005 compared to $173,000 in interest income and $1.2 million in interest expense during the six months ended June 30, 2005.
 
Loss from Continuing Operations.
 
As a result of the foregoing, the Company incurred a loss from continuing operations of $6.5 million, or $0.06 per share, for the six months ended June 30, 2006, as compared to a loss of $8.4 million, or $0.09 per share, for the six months ended June 30, 2005.
 
Loss from Discontinued Operations.
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2006, loss from discontinued operations was $0.3 million, compared to a loss of $2.4 million, or $0.02 per share, for the six months ended June 30, 2005.
 
Net Loss.
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2006, we incurred a net loss of $6.8 million, or $0.06 per share, as compared to a net loss of $10.7 million, or $0.11 per share, for the six months ended June 30, 2005.
 
Discontinued Operations.
 
Florida Canyon Mine and Standard Mine. As part of the sale of the Nevada assets, the Florida Canyon and Standard mines were sold on November 18, 2005 and therefore had no activity during the six month period ended June 30, 2006. For the six months ended June 30, 2005 revenues at these two mines were $8.1 million and operating costs were $9.5 million.
 
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment. Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment of discontinued operations for the six months ended June 30, 2006 was nil, as compared to a gain of $3.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2005.
 
MATERIAL CHANGES IN LIQUIDITY
 
To date, we have funded our operations primarily through issuances of debt and equity securities, the sale of the Nevada Assets and sale of surplus assets. At June 30, 2006, we had cash of $3.0 million, compared to cash of $0.1 million at December 31, 2005. The increase in cash since December 31, 2005 is primarily the result of investing cash inflows of $5.7 million and financing cash inflows of $3.0 million, offset by operating cash outflows of $5.9 million.
 
During the six months ended June 30, 2006, investing activities totaled $5.7 million. The $11.0 million held as cash collateral security for the Debentures that was in restricted cash at December 31, 2005, was released in January 2006. Capital expenditures for the further development of the Black Fox project were $4.3 million, which included the final payment of $2.6 million to the former owners of Black Fox. Investing activities includes $0.9 million for the funding of the Montana Tunnels reclamation liability.
 
During the six months ended June 30, 2006, financing activities provided $3.0 million in cash, which included $3.5 million from the completion of a private placement with Jipangu for 11,650,000 equity units at $0.30 (Cdn$0.35) per share. Each unit consists of one common share of the Company and 0.17167 of a warrant for a total of 2,000,000 warrants, with each whole warrant exercisable for two years at Cdn$0.39 for one common share of the Company. Payments of notes payable accounted for a cash outflow of $0.4 million during the quarter.
 
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Our current funds are not sufficient to fund the balance of our projected 2006 expenditures of $2.5 million at Black Fox and $1.5 million for exploration at Huizopa and fund our corporate activities. Therefore, the Company is exploring financing opportunities to continue with its development and exploration programs. Apollo may raise funds from the sale of debt or equity securities which may include Canadian flow-through financing to further fund exploration activities at the Black Fox Project. The availability, amount, terms and timing of this financing are not certain at this time.
 
Our ability to raise capital is highly dependent upon the commercial viability of our projects and the associated prices of precious metals. Because of the significant impact that changes in the prices of gold and silver have on our financial condition, declines in these metals prices may negatively impact short-term liquidity and our ability to raise additional funding for long-term projects. In the event that cash balances decline to a level that cannot support our operations, our management will defer certain planned capital expenditures and exploration activities as needed to conserve cash for operations. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in generating adequate funding for planned capital expenditures, environmental remediation and reclamation expenditures and for exploration expenditures.
 
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND U.S. GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (GAAP)
 
The Company reports under Canadian GAAP and reconciles to U.S. GAAP. The application of U.S. GAAP has a significant effect on the net loss and net loss per share. For a detailed explanation see Note 8 of our interim financial statements.
 
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND POLICIES
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principals requires management to make a variety of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods covered by the financial statements.
 
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
 
The Company has several outstanding equipment leases and financings. As of June 30, 2006, there are no material changes from the information presented in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 
OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
 
None.
 
ENVIRONMENTAL
 
The Company’s current environmental liabilities are at Montana Tunnels and Black Fox. As of June 30, 2006, we have accrued $13.5 million related to reclamation, severance and other closure requirements at Montana Tunnels ($13.1 million) and Black Fox ($0.4 million), an increase of $0.8 million from December 31, 2005. These liabilities are covered by a combination of surety bonds, restricted cash and property totaling $18.5 million at June 30, 2006. We have accrued the present value of management’s estimate of the liability as of June 30, 2006.
 
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ITEM 3.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
Our exposure to market risk includes, but is not limited to, the following risks: changes in interest rates on our investment portfolio, changes in foreign currency exchange rates and commodity price fluctuations.
 
Interest Rate Risk
 
Other than a convertible debenture with a fixed coupon rate of 12% per annum and the 1.5% per month Great American Note which was issued on August 1, 2006, we have minimal debt and thus no material interest rate exposure related to debt. When appropriate we invest excess cash in short-term debt instruments of the United States and Canadian governments and their agencies on both a fixed and variable interest rate basis. Over time the rates received on such investments may fluctuate with changes in economic conditions. As a result our investment income may fall short of expectations during periods of lower interest rates. We estimate that given the cash balances expected during 2006, a one percent change in interest rates would result in a $50,000 change in interest income. We may in the future actively manage our exposure to interest rate risk.
 
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
 
Most of the Company’s activities at its Black Fox project are transacted in Canadian dollars and some of the Company’s cash balances are therefore maintained in Canadian dollars. Since the Company’s reporting currency is the U.S. dollar, foreign currency gains and losses on its Canadian dollar cash balances can result in volatile net losses and earnings, and adversely affect the Company’s financial position and results of operations.
 
Commodity Price Risk
 
The profitability of the Company’s operations will be dependent upon the market price of gold. Gold prices fluctuate widely and are affected by numerous factors beyond the control of the Company. The level of interest rates, the rate of inflation, the world supply of gold and the stability of exchange rates can all cause significant fluctuations in prices. Such external economic factors are in turn influenced by changes in international investment patterns, monetary systems and political developments. The price of gold has fluctuated widely in recent years, and future price declines could cause some projects to become uneconomic, thereby having a material adverse effect on the Company’s business and financial condition.
 
Furthermore, reserve calculations and life-of-mine plans using significantly lower gold prices could result in material write-downs of the Company’s investment in mining properties and increased amortization.
 
In addition to adversely affecting the Company's reserve estimates and its financial condition, declining gold prices could require a reassessment of the feasibility of a particular project. Such a reassessment may be the result of a management decision or may be required under financing arrangements related to a particular project. Even if the project is ultimately determined to be economically viable, the need to conduct such a reassessment may cause delays in the implementation of the project.
 
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ITEM 4.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
Apollo maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to Apollo’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required financial disclosure.
 
As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act. Based upon, and as of the date of this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective, because of the material weaknesses discussed below. In light of the material weaknesses described below, we performed additional analysis and other post-closing procedures to ensure our consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Accordingly, management believes that the financial statements included in this report fairly present in all material respects our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.
 
We identified a material weakness for the year ended December 31, 2005. A material weakness is a significant deficiency, or combination of significant deficiencies, that results in more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected. In January 2006, a major restructuring and streamlining at the corporate office significantly changed the design and structure of the internal controls and procedures at the corporate level. We lacked appropriate review of non-routine or complex accounting matters, related accounting entries, and appropriate documentation, disclosure and application of Canadian and U.S. GAAP, primarily due to a lack of sufficient personnel with a level of technical accounting expertise commensurate with our reporting requirements. As of this date our management has not had sufficient time to evaluate these controls and therefore believes this material weakness still exists.
 
Changes in Internal Control
 
Related to the reduction in staffing at the Montana Tunnels mine in mid October 2005 and an additional reduction in staffing in early May 2006, at which time the mine was placed on care and maintenance, our controls at that location are not operating as previously designed related to segregation of duties over procurement, inventory control and accounting duties. Corporate management has increased its involvement with day-to-day oversight and management of the Montana Tunnels mine, but as of this date, management has not had sufficient time to evaluate these controls and therefore believes the change in controls is significant enough to be reported as a material weakness. In an effort to address this material weakness, staffing requirements and other changes in control are being evaluated as the future operational requirements of the Montana Tunnels mine are being determined.

We intend to continue to monitor our internal controls, and if further improvements or enhancements are identified, we will take steps to implement such improvements or enhancements. As a result of the changes disclosed above, there were changes in our internal control over financial reporting, which have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, such internal controls.
 
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PART II    OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
In May 2006, a purported class action lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court Missoula Division of Montana by 14 former employees at our Montana Tunnels mine alleging (i) violations of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988 (the “WARN Act”) and the Montana Wage Act and (ii) breach of contract. The allegations relate to the termination of the employees following the cessation of mining in October 2005. Specifically, the plaintiffs allege that we gave deficient WARN Act notice and are seeking damages for back pay and benefits. We believe that we have meritorious defenses in this suit and are vigorously defending ourselves against these claims.
 
ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS
 
Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 sets forth information relating to important risks and uncertainties that could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations. Those risk factors continue to be relevant to understanding our business, financial condition and operating results. Certain of those risk factors have been updated in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to provide updated information, as set forth below.

We have experienced operational problems at our Montana Tunnels mine and have placed the mine on care and maintenance.

Since the sale of our Nevada Assets in November 2005, all of our revenues have been derived from our milling operations at the Montana Tunnels mine, which is a low grade mine. Historically, the Montana Tunnels mine has been unprofitable. During 2004, we experienced problems related to the milling of low-grade ore at the Montana Tunnels mine, which negatively affected our revenues and earnings. Throughout 2005, we experienced operational problems, particularly in the open pit, leading to the suspension of mining on October 21, 2005 for safety reasons due to increased wall activity in the open pit. After the suspension of mining and until May 12, 2006, we were able to continue to produce gold doré, lead-gold and zinc-gold concentrates from milling low grade stockpiled ore. However, on May 12, 2006, all operations ceased at the mine and it was placed on care and maintenance. On July 28, 2006, we entered into a joint venture agreement with Elkhorn Tunnels, LLC, an affiliate of Calim Private Equity LLC, in respect of the Montana Tunnels mine. With the expected financial contributions from Elkhorn in connection with the joint venture, we believe that we will be able to remediate the pit wall instability and recommence mill operations in early 2007. However, there can be no assurances that our joint venture partner will make the expected financial contributions or that we will be able to remediate the pit wall instability.

ITEM 2.    UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
 
None.
 
ITEM 3.    DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
 
None.
 
ITEM 4.    SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
 
The 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Apollo Gold Corporation was held on May 24, 2006. At the meeting, the slate of directors nominated by management-consisting of Robert W. Babensee, Marvin K. Kaiser, G. Michael Hobart, R. David Russell, Charles E. Stott, David W. Peat and W.S. (Steve) Vaughan-was elected. Each director was elected to serve until the next annual meeting or until his successor is appointed, unless his office is earlier vacated in accordance with the Business Corporation’s Act (Yukon Territory), and the By-laws of the Corporation.
 
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The matters voted upon and passed at the meeting were: (i) the election of the above-listed directors, (ii) the ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the corporation’s independent auditors to hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders and (iii) the approval of certain amendments to the Company’s stock option incentive plan.
 
The results of the voting on those matters are outlined in the following table:  
 
Proposal
 
Votes for
 
Votes
Against/
Withheld
 
Votes
Abstained
 
Broker
Non-
Votes
 
(i) Election of Management’s Slate of Directors:
                    
Robert W. Babensee
   
72,236,147
   
1,385,656
   
   
 
Marvin K. Kaiser
   
72,227,823
   
1,393,980
   
   
 
G. Michael Hobart
   
72,097,396
   
1,524,407
   
   
 
R. David Russell
   
72,083,298
   
1,538,505
   
   
 
Charles E. Stott
   
72,096,777
   
1,525,026
   
   
 
W.S. (Steve) Vaughan
   
71,998,156
   
1,623,647
   
   
 
David W. Peat
   
72,239,725
   
1,382,078
             
(ii) Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP
   
72,646,956
   
933,001
(1)
 
   
 
(iii) Approval of Stock Option Incentive Plan, as amended
   
31,450,703
   
5,839,026
(1)
 
   
 
 

(1)
 
Based on the records of the Company’s scrutineer for the meeting, this number may include votes abstained and/or broker non-votes.
 
ITEM 5.    OTHER INFORMATION
 
None.
 
ITEM 6.    EXHIBITS
 
Exhibit No.
 
Title of Exhibit
     
31.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
31.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
32.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

 
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SIGNATURES
 
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
    APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date: August 14, 2006   /s/ R. DAVID RUSSELL
 
R. David Russell, President and
  Chief Executive Officer
 
     
Date: August 14, 2006   /s/ MELVYN WILLIAMS
 
Melvyn Williams,
 
Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President Finance
and Corporate Development
 
 
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Index to Exhibits

Exhibit No.
 
Title of Exhibit
     
31.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
31.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
32.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
     

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