Mines Management 10Q 2005 Q2 Quarterly report

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

(MARK ONE)

[X]

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2005.

[ ]

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ________ TO ________.

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 000-29786

MINES MANAGEMENT, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

IDAHO		91-0538859
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

905 W. Riverside Avenue, Suite 311

Spokane, Washington

99201

(Address Of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

(509) 838-6050

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

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. [X] Yes [ ] No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [ ] No [X]

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. Common Stock, par value $0.01 – 11,258,486 shares outstanding at August 9, 2005.

MINES MANAGEMENT, INC.

FORM 10-Q

QUARTER ENDED June 30, 2005

INDEX

PAGE

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL

CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

ITEM 3.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET

RISK AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

ITEM 4.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

ITEM 2.

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

ITEM 3.

DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

ITEM 4.

SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

ITEM 5.

OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 6.

EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

SIGNATURES

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

Mines Management, Inc. and Subsidiary

Consolidated Balance Sheets


			June 30,	December 31,
			2005	2004
			(Unaudited)

*Assets*

CURRENT ASSETS:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$ 1,498,318	$ 2,424,995
	Accounts receivable		3,000	-
	Interest receivable		118,330	51,688
	Prepaid expenses and deposits		61,729	27,989
		Total current assets	1,681,377	2,504,672

MINERAL PROPERTIES			504,492	504,492

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
	Mine buildings		12,926	12,926
	Equipment		75,788	75,788
	Office equipment		86,796	56,212
			175,510	144,926
	Less accumulated depreciation		87,698	78,815
			87,812	66,111

INVESTMENTS:
	Certificates of deposit		4,049,631	4,035,760
	Available-for-sale securities		23,915	23,982
			4,073,546	4,059,742




			$ 6,347,227	$ 7,135,017

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

Consolidated Balance Sheets


				June 30,	December 31,
				2005	2004
				(Unaudited)

*Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity*

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
	Accounts payable			$ 128,843	$ 18,172
	State income taxes payable			345	345
	Due to officer			2,398	2,398
	Severance currently payable			25,000	60,000
	Payroll taxes payable			14,512	14,069
			Total current liabilities	171,098	94,984

OTHER LIABILITIES:
	Severance payable, long term			20,000	20,000

			Total liabilities	191,098	114,984

COMMITMENTS

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
	Common stock – 100,000,000 shares, $0.01 par value, authorized;
		11,128,486 and 10,630,590 shares issued and outstanding		111,285	106,306
	Preferred stock – 10,000,000 shares, no par value,
		authorized; no shares outstanding		-	-
	Additional paid-in capital			13,430,487	12,032,739
	Deficit accumulated during the development stage			(7,398,393)	(5,131,829)
	Accumulated other comprehensive income			12,750	12,817
			Total stockholders’ equity	6,156,129	7,020,033

				$ 6,347,227	$ 7,135,017


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

Mines Management, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)
							From Inception
							August 12, 2002
			Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended		Through
			June 30,		June 30,		June 30,
			2005	2004	2005	2004	2005

REVENUE:
	Royalties		$ 2,931	$ 1,602	$ 5,709	$ 5,493	$ 22,796
OPERATING EXPENSES:							&nb sp;
	Depreciation		5,045	2,959	8,882	5,350	23,683
	Administrative		91,410	84,221	394,917	143,961	809,362
	Legal, accounting, and consulting		43,271	37,650	66,677	142,771	282,509
	Miscellaneous		1,418	2,584	3,147	2,839	14,378
	Exploration		-	-	718	-	4,696
	Oil and gas operating		-	4,366	-	5,393	12,173
	Rent and office		30,786	15,996	59,447	31,797	175,509
	Compensation, directors, officers and staff		131,227	58,164	269,797	112,477	974,565
	Taxes and licenses		9,070	4,596	19,605	9,162	66,997
	Telephone		4,066	1,003	6,218	1,855	21,122
	Fees, filing, and licenses		25,011	1,912	45,461	80,669	239,659
	Environmental		49,584	20,656	83,233	55,392	216,042
	Engineering		176,366	11,418	212,729	29,314	303,687
	Permitting		286,688	-	351,536	-	358,020
	Commissions		-	-	-	-	68,440
	Stock options granted to officers and employees		-	34,079	321,030	1,233,079	2,449,121
	Stock options granted for services		317,335	-	528,179	-	530,179
		Total operating expenses	1,171,277	279,604	2,371,576	1,854,059	6,550,142
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS			(1,168,346)	(278,002)	(2,365,867)	(1,848,566)	(6,527,346)
OTHER INCOME:							&nb sp;
	Interest		49,552	38,519	99,303	47,279	242,801
	Miscellaneous		-	-	-	-	3,458
			49,552	38,519	99,303	47,279	246,259
NET LOSS			$(1,118,794)	$(239,483)	$(2,266,564)	$(1,801,287)	$ (6,281,087)

NET LOSS PER SHARE			$ (0.10)	$ (0.02)	$ (0.21)	$ (0.19)
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING			10,929,002	10,479,941	10,738,261	9,243,734

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

Mines Management, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
										From Inception
										August 12, 2002
						Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended		Through
						June 30,		June 30,		June 30,
						2005	2004	2005	2004	2005
*Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents*

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
	Net loss					$(1,118,794)	$ (239,483)	$(2,266,564)	$(1,801,287)	$(6,281,087)
	Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
		used in operating activities:
			Issuance of stock options			317,335	34,079	849,209	1,233,079	2,979,300
			Stock received for services			-	-	-	-	(11,165)
			Depreciation			5,046	2,958	8,883	5,349	23,684
			Changes in assets and liabilities:
				Interest receivable		(29,518)	5,202	(69,642)	(3,558)	(118,330)
				Accounts receivable		500	-	-	-	(3,000)
				Prepaid expenses		(45,379)	(52,668)	(33,740)	(60,168)	(61,229)
				Accounts payable		118,867	(173,840)	110,671	(2,189)	131,241
				Severance payable		(20,000)	(20,000)	(35,000)	(35,000)	45,000
				State income taxes payable		-	-	-	-	181
				Payroll taxes payable		(4,317)	1,022	443	(1,465)	11,332
					Net cash used in operating activities	(776,260)	(442,730)	(1,435,740)	(665,239)	(3,284,073)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
	Purchase of office equipment					(22,543)	(10,533)	(30,584)	(21,070)	(109,658)
	Purchase of certificates of deposit					(13,871)	(13,457)	(13,871)	(13,457)	(4,049,631)
	Increase in mineral properties					-	-	-	-	(144,312)
					Net cash used in investing activities	(36,414)	(23,990)	(44,455)	(34,527)	(4,303,601)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
	Proceeds from sales of common stock					511,518	448,353	553,518	6,379,555	9,038,657

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS						(301,156)	(18,367)	(926,677)	5,679,789	1,450,983

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD						1,799,474	5,980,793	2,424,995	282,637	47,335
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD						$ 1,498,318	$5,962,426	$ 1,498,318	$ 5,962,426	$ 1,498,318

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

Mines Management, Inc. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

NOTE 1 — ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

Organization:

Mines Management, Inc. (the “Company”) is a publicly held Idaho corporation incorporated in 1947. The Company acquires, explores, and develops mineral properties principally in North America. The Company performed exploration activities in South America in 2002.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Mines Management, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Newhi, Inc. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Newhi, Inc. was formed by the Company for the purpose of merger with Heidelberg Silver Mining Company, Inc. In the merger, completed on April 15, 1988, Heidelberg Silver Mining Company, Inc., was merged into Newhi, Inc. To effect the merger, the Company issued 367,844 shares of its previously unissued common stock. Also in connection with this merger, the Company issued 11,117 shares of common stock and paid $4,446 as a finder’s fee.

All exploration expenditures are expensed as incurred. Significant property acquisition payments for active exploration properties are capitalized. If no minable ore body is discovered, previously capitalized costs are expensed in the period the property is abandoned. Once a feasibility study has been completed, approved by management, and a decision is made to put the ore body into production, expenditures to develop new mines, to define further mineralization in existing ore bodies and to expand the capacity of operating mines are capitalized and amortized on a units of production basis over proven and probable reserves. Should a property be abandoned, its capitalized costs are charged to operations. The Company charges to operations the allocable portion of capitalized costs attributable to pro perties sold. Capitalized costs are allocated to properties sold based on the proportion of claims sold to the claims remaining within the project area.

The Company evaluates its long-lived assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the sum of estimated future net cash flows on an undiscounted basis is less than the carrying amount of the related asset grouping, an asset impairment is considered to exist. The related impairment loss is measured by comparing estimated future net cash flows on a discounted basis to the carrying amount of the asset. Changes in significant assumptions underlying future cash flow estimates may have a material effect on the Company’s financial position and results of operations. To date no such impairments have been identified.

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Buildings and leasehold improvements are depreciated on the straight-line basis over an estimated useful life of 39 years. Machinery and furniture are generally being depreciated using accelerated methods over estimated useful lives ranging from 5 to 10 years.

Basic and diluted loss per share are computed using the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the periods (10,929,002 and 10,479,941 in the quarter ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively). Stock options and warrants outstanding are antidilutive and are not considered in the computation.

Mines Management, Inc. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

NOTE 1 — ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued):

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, cash in banks, investments in certificates of deposit with original maturities of 90 days or less, and money market funds.

The Company’s financial instruments as defined by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 107,Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments, include cash. All instruments are accounted for on a historical cost basis, which, due to the short maturity of these financial instruments, approximates fair value at June 30, 2005.

Deferred income tax is provided for differences between the bases of assets and liabilities for financial and income tax reporting. A deferred tax asset, subject to a valuation allowance, is recognized for estimated future tax benefits of tax-basis operating losses being carried forward.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

The Company has adopted SFAS No. 143,Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations, which establishes a uniform methodology for accounting for estimated reclamation and abandonment costs. According to SFAS No. 143, the fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation (ARO) will be recognized in the period in which it is incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. The ARO is capitalized as part of the carrying value of the assets to which it is related, and depreciated over the useful life of the asset.

In March 2005, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Interpretation (FIN) No. 47,Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations, which clarifies that the termconditional asset retirement obligation, as used in SFAS No. 143 refers to a legal obligation to perform an asset retirement activity where the timing or method of settlement are conditional on a future event. Where the obligation to perform the asset retirement activity is unconditional, even though uncertainty exists about the timing or method of settlement, the entity is required to recognize a liability for the fair value of the conditional retirement obligation if reasonably estimable. FIN No. 47 also clarifies when an entity would have sufficient information to reasonably estimate fair value. At June 30, 2005, no ass et retirement liabilities have been recorded by the Company.

k. Certain amounts in the prior-period financial statements have been reclassified for comparative purposes to conform with current period presentation with no effect on previously reported net income (loss).

Mines Management, Inc. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

NOTE 1 — ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued):

k. In December 2004, FASB issued SFAS No. 123R,Share-Based Payment, which revised SFAS No. 123 and superseded APB No. 25 and its related implementation guidance. SFAS No. 123R requires measurement and recording to the financial statements of the costs of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award, recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide services in exchange for such award. The SEC has approved a new rule that for public companies delays the effective date of SFAS No. 123R for annual periods that begin after June 15, 2005. Effective January 1, 2003, the Company adopted SFAS No. 123R, as amended by SFAS No. 148,Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation—Transition and Di sclosure. The Company recognized stock-based compensation of approximately $253,400 (of which $253,400 was for services performed by outside parties) and $34,100 (of which $-0- was for services performed by outside parties) for the quarters ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

For purposes of calculating the fair value of options, volatility for the two years presented is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s common stock over its public trading life. The Company currently does not foresee the payment of dividends in the near term. The fair value for these options was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:

Quarter Ended

June 30,

2005

2004

Weighted average risk-free interest rate

3.61%

1.27%

Weighted average volatility

72.87%

72.50%

Expected dividend yield

Weighted average expected life (in years)

2.00

1.00

At June 30, 2005, the Company has four stock option plans, which are described more fully in note 6.

Mines Management, Inc. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

NOTE 2 — STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

Common Stock:

In connection with stock sales in 2003 the Company granted warrants to purchase up to 1,152,007 common shares at $1.20 per share for two years from the original date of issue. During the quarters ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively, warrants for 393,367 and 373,638 shares were exercised. Cumulative warrants exercised relating to this issue at June 30, 2005, and December 31, 2004, were for 1,002,007 and 573,640 shares, respectively.

In 2004, the Company sold 1,285,000 common shares for $6,425,000 ($5.00 per share). In connection with the stock sales, the Company granted warrants to the participants in the offering to purchase up to 511,000 common stock shares at $7.25 per share through five years from the initial exercise date. To date no warrants have been exercised. The Company paid a cash finder’s fee of 7% of the gross offering funds received in the offering. The finder also received 3% warrant compensation, or warrants to purchase 192,750 common shares at $7.25 per share through February 18,2009.

Preferred Stock:

The Company has authorized 10,000,000 shares of no-par-value preferred stock. Through June 30, 2005, the Company had not issued any of the authorized preferred stock.

NOTE 3 — MINING PROPERTIES:

Mining properties are comprised of acquisition, exploration, and development costs related to the Advance and Iroquois properties in the Northport region of northeastern Washington State and the Montanore property in northwestern Montana, as shown below:

June 30,

December 31,

2005

2004

Montanore

278,519

Advance

2,139

Iroquois

223,834

504,492

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Mines Management, Inc. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

NOTE 4 — INVESTMENTS:

The Company owns four $106,832 certificates of deposit and six $103,717 certificates of deposit for a total of $1,049,630. These investments mature in 2008 and earn rates from 3.3% to 3.64%. The Company purchased ten $200,000 certificates of deposit and ten $100,000 certificates of deposit for a total of $3,000,000. These investments mature in 2009 and earn rates of 4.21% and 4%, respectively.

The Company owns 45,000 free-trading shares of Bitterroot Resources, Ltd. (BTT), a public Canadian corporation traded on the Toronto Venture Exchange. The shares are held as “available for sale.” This investment is being recorded at fair market value with a corresponding adjustment to stockholders’ equity. The 45,000 free-trading shares at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, have an approximate market value of $14,320 and $14,210 U.S. funds, respectively. The Company also owns 196,000 free-trading shares of Centram Exploration Ltd., a public Canadian corporation traded on the Toronto Venture Exchange. The shares are held as “available for sale.” The shares were received in year 2002 in exchange for administrative services provided by the Company. The 196,000 free-trading shares at June 30, 2005 and Decem ber 31, 2004, have an approximate market value of $9,595 and $9,772 U.S. funds, respectively.

NOTE 5 — SEVERANCE AGREEMENT:

During 2003, the Company entered into a severance agreement with a former officer. The agreement provides for annual severance payments, payable in equal monthly installments, through April 30, 2006. As of June 30, 2005, the Company had the following obligations under the agreement:

2005

25,000

2006

20,000

45,000

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NOTE 6 — STOCK OPTIONS:

During the year ended December 31, 1998, the stockholders of the Company approved two stock-based compensation plans: a fixed employee stock-based compensation plan and a performance-based plan. Under the fixed plan, the Company may grant options to purchase up to 460,000 shares of common stock. The option price shall not be less than the fair market value on the date of grant of the shares. Stock options shall be exercisable within ten years from the date of the grant of the option. Options under the fixed plan vest immediately.

At June 30, 2005, the following 1998 nonqualified plan options were outstanding:

Remaining

Weighted

Contractual

Exercise

Number of

Average

Life

Number

Prices

Options

Exercise Price

(in years)

Exercisable

$0.40

100,000

$0.40

2.21

100,000

Mines Management, Inc. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

NOTE 6 — STOCK OPTIONS (continued):

Under the performance based plan, the Company may grant options to purchase up to 460,000 shares of common stock. The option price shall not be less than the fair market value on the date of grant of the shares. Stock options shall be exercisable within ten years from the date of the grant of the option. Options under the performance based plan vest immediately.

At June 30, 2005, no performance based plan options were outstanding.

During the year ended December 31, 2003, the stockholders of the Company approved two new stock-based compensation plans – the 2003 Stock Option Plan (which includes both qualified and nonqualified options) and the 2003 Consultant Stock Compensation Plan. Under the 2003 Stock Option Plan, the Company may grant options to purchase up to 1,200,000 shares of common stock. Under the 2003 Consultant Stock Compensation Plan the Company may grant options to purchase up to 400,000 shares of common stock. During 2004, the Company increased the maximum number of common shares available under the 2003 Stock Option Plan and the 2003 Consultant Stock Compensation Plan to 3,000,000 and 700,000 shares, respectively.

Under both 2003 plans the option price shall be no less than 100% of the fair market value per share on the date of grant. Stock options shall be exercisable within ten years from the date of the grant of the option. Vesting of the options granted under both plans as determined by the Board of Directors. Options granted under the plans in 2003 vest immediately except for options issued to Glenn Dobbs, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors. Options issued to Dobbs were 50% vested at year end December 31, 2003 and become fully vested upon completion of certain financing arrangements. The options to Dobbs were fully vested at year end December 31, 2004.

At June 30, 2005, the following 2003 plan options were outstanding:

Remaining

Weighted

Contractual

Exercise

Number of

Average

Life

Number

Prices

Options

Exercise Price

(in years)

Exercisable

1.60

500,000

1.60

2.68

500,000

1.85

210,000

1.85

3.16

210,000

3.95

20,000

3.95

3.98

20,000

4.65

650,000

4.65

3.84

650,000

3.75

150,000

3.75

4.51

150,000

3.93

205,000

3.93

4.59

205,000

4.01

214,000

4.01

4.91

214,000

5.99

25,000

5.99

4.94

10,000

1,974,000

3.51

1,959,000

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During January 2005, the Company issued 214,000 stock options to an individual to perform marketing services. The options have an exercise price of $4.01 and vest 25% at the time of issuance, 25% in 60 days from issuance, and the remaining balance on May 28, 2005. The options expire five years from issuance.

Mines Management, Inc. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

During June 2005, the Company issued 25,000 stock options to an individual to perform consulting services. The options have an exercise price of $5.99 and vest 40% at the time of issuance (June 6, 2005), and 20% each on June 6 of 2006, 2007, and 2008.

NOTE 6 — STOCK OPTIONS (continued):

For purposes of calculating the fair value of options, volatility for the two years presented is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s Ordinary Shares over its public trading life. The Company currently does not foresee the payment of dividends in the near term. The fair value for these options was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:

Quarter Ended

June 30,

2005

2004

Weighted average risk-free interest rate

3.61%

1.27%

Weighted average volatility

72.87%

72.50%

Expected dividend yield

Expected lives (in years)

2.00

1.00

Weighted fair value (in dollars)

$2.23

$3.01

The following summarizes option activity for the quarter ended June 30, 2005:

Weighted-

Average

Exercise Price

Under Option

Per Share

Outstanding at March 31, 2005

1,977,000

3.16

Prior quarter revision

122,000

4.50

Granted

25,000

5.99

Exercised

43,800

2.33

Forfeited

16,200

1.85

Expired

Balance at June 30, 2005

2,074,000

3.36

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Options outstanding at June 30, 2005, have a remaining contractual life of approximately four years.

NOTE 7 — CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK:

The Company maintains its cash and cash equivalents in two financial institutions. Balances are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $100,000 per institution.

Mines Management, Inc. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

NOTE 8 — DEFERRED INCOME TAX:

At June 30, 2005, and December 31, 2004, the Company had deferred tax assets that were fully reserved by valuation allowances. Following are the components of such assets and allowances:

June 30,

Dec. 31.

2005

2004

Deferred tax assets arising from:

Net operating loss carryforwards

597,000

373,000

Stock option compensation

436,000

310,000

Accrued severance compensation

7,000

12,000

1,040,000

695,000

Less valuation allowance

1,040,000

695,000

Net deferred tax assets

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For the periods presented, the effective income tax rate differed from the expected rate because of the effects of annual changes in the deferred tax asset valuation allowance. Changes in the deferred tax asset valuation allowance for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005, and year ended December 31, 2004, relate only to corresponding changes in deferred tax assets for those periods.

At June 30, 2005, the Company had federal tax-basis net operating loss carryforwards totaling approximately $2,000,000, which will expire in various amounts from 2005 through 2024.

Item 2: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

We continue to focus in on our Montanore Project in Montana including review of the deposit by Mine Development Associates (“MDA”), development of an underground drilling plan; initiation of engineering cost studies; development and optimization of an underground mining plan; strong emphasis on the re-permitting applications and program to facilitate a coordinated review process; and development and commencement of a financing plan for the Montanore Project.

Overview

In the second quarter of 2005, we

Maintained strong cash and investment position

Progressed the engineering cost studies towards a feasibility study

Continued re-permitting efforts with state and federal permitting agencies, including updating and collecting baseline data to support the agency review effort

Selected the contractor to complete the environmental impact statement

Favorable progress on review of the deposit and underground mine planning

The Company ended the second quarter with $5.6 million cash and certificates of deposit. The net cash expenditures for operating activities for the quarter ending June 30, 2005 was $0.8 million which was offset by investment income of $0.5 million received from the exercise of warrants and stock options during the quarter. The Company believes that it has sufficient working capital for the next 18 months of operations.

Re-Permitting and Environmental

Mines Management continued working with the federal and state regulators on the Montanore re-permitting effort during the second quarter of 2005. As part of that effort, Mines Management has initiated efforts to update and/or collect baseline data necessary to support the agency review effort.

During this time, Mines Management also submitted an application for the 230 kilowatt power line proposed for the project. The agencies are in the process of completing a review of the application. Results of that review are expected by the end of the third quarter.

Selection of the contractor to complete the environmental impact statement was completed. Under the selection process, four qualified consultant proposals were reviewed and ranked by the agencies. This list of rankings were provided to Mines Management personnel for consideration. Corporate staff reviewed and provided the agencies with a short list. The agencies selected ERO based on the agency review and scoring process. ERO will also assist the state agency in reviewing and issuing the certification for the 230 kv power line.

Mines Management initiated additional baseline data updates and/or collection based on agency comments and review. The extensive database collected while Noranda held the property will serve as the basis for updating. Plans for studies have been submitted to the agencies that outline the baseline work.

Public scoping meetings are expected to occur in the third quarter that will provide the general public the opportunity to comment on the proposed actions under consideration by the agencies.

The Memorandum of Agreement(MOA) signed April 15, 2005 with the Montana Department of Environmental Quality(DEQ) provides a target schedule indicating that the environmental impact statement(EIS) is estimated to be completed mid-year 2006. The Company expects the re-permitting process to extend for at least several

months after completion of the environmental impact statement. The re-permitting process could be complicated, delayed or prevented by various environmental issues outside the Company’s control.

Mines Management continues to develop technical reports and applications to support the re-permitting effort.

Geology

Mine Development Associates (MDA) continues to review the Montanore deposit. As part of the overall review process, MDA inspected the deposit outcrop near Rock Lake. They continue to review technical data and assist in mine planning work.

Geological data available for the project, including drill logs, geologic cross sections, and other important data is currently being reviewed and input to a computer block model that will assist McIntosh and Mines Management in mine planning and deposit estimates. Mines Management and MDA are collaborating to assist in deposit reviews and estimates.

Engineering

The company hired Paul Martin as Engineering Manager in early June 2005. He brings over 25 years of mining and engineering experience working recently for TXI Industrial Minerals and Couer d’Alene Mining Corporation.

McIntosh Engineering (McIntosh) and Hatch Ltd. (Hatch) continue to work on project engineering, which includes optimization, trade-off, design revisions, and other key evaluations for the Montanore project. The review and updating effort on mine planning, equipment selection, mill design, tailings disposal and other key areas are based on Noranda’s designs from its feasibility study.

A computer block model incorporating geology, drill hole assays, topography, original mine design (Noranda’s) and other pertinent information is being developed. The model will be created with the most current data available and used for the overall engineering cost study and future mine planning and design work. . The model work will be audited by MDA as part of its project review and will also be used by McIntosh for all mine planning and designs.

Mines Management continues to evaluate trade-off studies and provide support, direction, and oversight of the engineering work being completed by McIntosh and Hatch.

Financial and Operating Results

Mines Management, Inc. reported a net loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 of $1,118,794 or $0.10 per share versus a loss of $239,483 or $0.02 per share for the prior year quarter ending June 30, 2004. The increase in net loss for 2005 of $879,311 was mainly due to an increase in activity on the Montanore Project for environmental, engineering, and permitting expenses of $480,564;an increase in non-cash stock option expense of $283,256; an increase in fees and licenses of $23,099; an increase in administrative of $7,189; a increase compensation of $73,063; an increase in office rent and expense of $14,170 and other miscellaneous expenses of $4503; offset in part by increased interest income of $11,033.

For the six months ended June 30, 2005 the Company had a net loss of $2.3 million or $0.21 per share compared to a net loss of $1.8 million or $0.19 per share for the same 2004 period. The increased loss for the year is attributable to the increased activity and expenses for the Montanore Project of $562,792. There were fewer options granted in the 2005 period than in the 2004 period and there was no financing activity in 2005 offsetting 2004 fees. Administrative cost increased as a result of an investor relations program targeted at increasing retail sales. Compensation increased as a result of hiring two additional employees, the Chief Financial Officer and the Vice President of Operations, in mid-year 2004 and hiring a Manager of Engineering

in early June 2005. The Company added additional office space in January 2005 to facilitate increased project and engineering efforts in 2005.

Liquidity

For the quarter ending June 30,2005 the net cash used for operating activities was $776,260, which amount was largely permitting and engineering expenses for the Montanore project. This amount was offset by proceeds from the exercise of warrants for the period of $511,518. The net decrease in cash for the second quarter was $301,156.

Year to date, net cash used was $916,677 attributable to the increased Montanore project activity in the permitting, engineering, and environmental areas.

It is anticipated that expenditures will continue to increase in 2005 as we move through the re-permitting, feasibility, and development of the Montanore Project. The Company expects to spend approximately $1.0 million per quarter for the remainder of the year 2005, which we expect to fund from cash and investments.

Forward Looking Statements

Some information contained in or incorporated by reference into this report may contain forward looking statements. These statements include comments regarding Montanore Project development, re-permitting, financing needs, and the markets for silver and copper. The use of any of the words “development”, “anticipate”, “continues”, “estimate”, “expect”, “may”, “project”, “should”, “believe”, and similar expressions are intended to identify uncertainties. We believe the expectations reflected in those forward looking statements are reasonable. However, we cannot assure that the expectations will prove to be correct. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward looking statements as a result of the factors set forth below a nd other factors set forth and incorporated by reference into this report:

Worldwide economic and political events affecting the supply of and demand for silver and copper

Volatility in the market price for silver and copper

Financial market conditions and the availability of financing on terms acceptable to Mines Management, Inc.

Uncertainties associated with developing new mines

Variations in ore grade and other characteristics affecting mining, crushing, milling and smelting and mineral recoveries

Geological, technical, permitting, mining and processing problems

The availability, terms, conditions and timing of required governmental permits and approvals

Uncertainty regarding future changes in applicable law or implementation of existing law

The availability of experienced employees

The factors discussed under “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-KSB for the period ending December 31, 2004.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk and Hedging Activities

All of our cash balances are held in U.S. dollars and our long term investment CDs are denominated in U.S. dollars in local and national banking institutions. We manage the timing of cash required for the re-permitting, review of the Montanore deposit, and engineering of the Montanore Project and for general corporate purposes utilizing our money market account and invest funds not immediately required in investments, currently in certificates of deposit with varying maturities and fixed early retirement costs of three months interest. Our polity is to invest only in government and corporate grade securities rated “investment grade” or better.

The market prices of base and precious metals such as copper and silver fluctuate widely and are affected by numerous factors beyond the control of any mining company. These factors included expectations with regard to the rate of inflation, the exchange rates of the dollar and other currencies, interest rates, global or regional political, economic or banking crises, and a number of other factors. If the market price of silver or copper should drop dramatically, the value of the Company’s Montanore Project could drop and the Company might not be able to recover its investment in that project. The determination to develop or construct a mine would be made long before the first revenues from production would be received. Price fluctuations between the time that such decisions are made and the commencement of production could affect the economics of the mine.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Glenn M. Dobbs, the Company’s President and CEO, and James H. Moore, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer, have evaluated the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2005. Based upon this evaluation, the President and Principal Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed, and were effective as of June 30, 2005, to give reasonable assurances that the information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information

is also accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its President and Principal Accounting Officer.

There were no changes in the Company’s internal controls or, to the knowledge of the management of the Registrant, any other changes that materially affect, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. The Company plans to engage an outside firm during 2005 to augment its own internal accounting resources and providing expertise in applying GAAP to new or complex accounting issues as an integral part of its ongoing system of internal controls over financial reporting.

PART II: OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

None

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

During the quarter ended June 30, 2005 there were 393,367 common stock purchase warrants exercised at a price of $1.20 per share of common stock for a total of $472,018 that will be used as working capital for ongoing activities. The year to date warrants exercised for 2005 are 431,367 at $1.20 per share of common stock for a total of $514,018. The warrants were issued in a private placement of common stock and common stock purchase warrants that were exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) and Rule 506 of Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933.

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

The following matters were voted upon at the annual meeting of shareholders, held June 16, 2005:

(a)

Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation to adopt a classified board of directors; and

(b)

Election of fiver directors to serve until the 2006 annual meeting of shareholders.

All matters voted upon at the meeting were approved. The voting results were as follows:

Adoption of a Classified Board	For	Against	Abstain	Broker Non-Votes
	1,863,763	78,179	24,333	5,151,809

Election of Directors	For	Withheld
Glenn M. Dobbs	7,089,773	34,311
Roy G. Franklin	7,096,081	28,003
Robert L. Russell	7,060,286	63,798
Jerry G. Pogus	7,094,281	29,803
Russell G. Babcock	7,096,073	28,011

Item 5.

Other Information

On August 10, 2005, the Company entered into an Employment Agreement with James H. Moore, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer (the “Employment Agreement”), effective as of April 1, 2005.

Under the terms of the Employment Agreement, Mr. Moore will receive an annual base salary of $120,000 and will be eligible to receive incentive stock options in such amounts as may be recommended from time to time by the compensation committee of the board of directors and approved by the board of directors. Mr. Moore will also be eligible to participate in the Company’s employee benefit plans.

If Mr. Moore’s employment is terminated without cause or in the event of a change of control, he will be entitled to receive a lump sum payment equaling two (2) times his annual base salary and two (2) years of continued health benefits. In addition, all unvested options owned by Mr. Moore as of the date of such termination shall vest immediately.

The foregoing description of the material terms of the Employment Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Employment Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 6.

Exhibits

(a)

Exhibits:

3.1

Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Mines Management, Inc.

10.1

Employment Agreement, dated August 10, 2005, between Mines Management, Inc. and James H. Moore

31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Dobbs

31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Moore

Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C., 1350 (Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act), Dobbs and Moore

SIGNATURES

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

Date: August 11, 2005	/s/ Glenn M. Dobbs By: Glenn M. Dobbs President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: August 11 , 2005	/s/ James H. Moore By: James H. Moore Chief Financial Officer

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