UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
R QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2007
OR
£ 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 R No £
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):
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
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At August 6, 2007, there were 143,467,186 common shares of Apollo Gold Corporation outstanding.
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PART I | FINANCIAL INFORMATION | | 4 |
ITEM 1. | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) | | 4 |
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| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - As of June 30, 2007 and as of December 31, 2006 | | 5 |
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 | | 6 |
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the Year ended December 31, 2006 and the Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 | | 7 |
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 | | 8 |
| Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | | 9 |
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ITEM 2. | MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS | | 24 |
ITEM 3. | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK | | 32 |
ITEM 4. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES | | 33 |
PART II | OTHER INFORMATION | | 34 |
ITEM 1. | LEGAL PROCEEDINGS | | 34 |
ITEM 1A. | RISK FACTORS | | 34 |
ITEM 2. | UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS | | 34 |
ITEM 3. | DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES | | 34 |
ITEM 4. | SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS | | 34 |
ITEM 5. | OTHER INFORMATION | | 35 |
ITEM 6. | EXHIBITS | | 35 |
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS | | 37 |
| 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:
| · | future cash flow from the Montana Tunnels mine; |
| · | the establishment and estimates of mineral reserves and resources; |
| · | the timing of completion of feasibility studies at Black Fox; |
| · | the availability of stockpiled lower grade material and ore for processing and production if mining activity were temporarily interrupted; |
| · | production and production costs; |
| · | grades of ore mined and milled; |
| · | plans for Black Fox and Huizopa; |
| · | estimates of environmental liabilities; |
| · | our ability to obtain future financing to fund our estimated operating and capital requirements; |
| · | anticipated exploration, development and corporate overhead expenditures; |
| · | 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: unexpected changes in business and economic conditions; significant increases or decreases in gold and zinc prices; changes in interest and currency exchange rates; timing and amount of production; unanticipated grade changes; unanticipated metal recovery or production problems; changes in mining and milling costs; operational problems at our mining property; 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; joint venture relationships; political or economic instability, either globally or in the countries in which we operate; local and community impacts and issues; timing and receipt of government approvals; accidents and labor disputes; environmental costs and risks; competitive factors, including competition for property acquisitions; availability of external financing on reasonable terms or at all; and the factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 under the heading “Risk Factors.” Many of these factors are beyond our ability to control and predict. These factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the general or specific factors that may affect us. We disclaim any obligation to update forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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 condensed 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, 2006 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. Certain reclassifications 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.
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
These condensed 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, 2006 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 2, 2007.
APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
| | June 30, 2007 | | December 31, 2006 | |
ASSETS | | | |
CURRENT | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 7,076 | | $ | 4,512 | |
Accounts receivable and other | | | 2,327 | | | 728 | |
Note receivable (Note 4) | | | - | | | 1,865 | |
Prepaids | | | 100 | | | 301 | |
Inventories | | | 1,525 | | | 660 | |
Total current assets | | | 11,028 | | | 8,066 | |
Property, plant and equipment | | | 42,253 | | | 38,868 | |
Deferred stripping costs (Note 3) | | | 3,087 | | | - | |
Restricted certificates of deposit | | | 5,497 | | | 4,605 | |
Deferred financing costs | | | - | | | 265 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 61,865 | | $ | 51,804 | |
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LIABILITIES | | | | | | | |
CURRENT | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 2,116 | | $ | 1,710 | |
Accrued liabilities | | | 2,990 | | | 1,254 | |
Notes payable | | | 1,105 | | | 671 | |
Property and mining taxes payable | | | 570 | | | 442 | |
Convertible debentures | | | 8,271 | | | 7,660 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 15,052 | | | 11,737 | |
Accrued severance | | | - | | | 370 | |
Notes payable | | | 224 | | | 569 | |
Convertible debentures (Note 5) | | | 4,045 | | | - | |
Accrued site closure costs | | | 7,402 | | | 7,135 | |
Deferred gain (Note 4) | | | 3,321 | | | 3,750 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 30,044 | | | 23,561 | |
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Continuing operations (Note 1) | | | | | | | |
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SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | |
Share capital (Note 6) | | | 159,788 | | | 159,029 | |
Equity component of convertible debentures (Note 5) | | | 4,101 | | | 1,809 | |
Note warrants (Note 5) | | | 3,211 | | | 1,062 | |
Contributed surplus | | | 12,020 | | | 11,166 | |
Deficit | | | (147,299 | ) | | (144,823 | ) |
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | 31,821 | | | 28,243 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | $ | 61,865 | | $ | 51,804 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
| | Three months ended June 30, | | Six months ended June 30, | |
| | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2006 | |
Revenue from sale of minerals | | $ | 12,841 | | $ | 3,667 | | $ | 15,731 | | $ | 9,805 | |
Operating expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Direct operating costs | | | 7,932 | | | 3,587 | | | 10,995 | | | 10,745 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 380 | | | 377 | | | 630 | | | 958 | |
General and administrative expenses | | | 859 | | | 1,248 | | | 1,999 | | | 2,472 | |
Accretion expense - accrued site closure costs | | | 127 | | | 237 | | | 254 | | | 474 | |
Amortization of deferred gain | | | (358 | ) | | - | | | (429 | ) | | - | |
Exploration and business development | | | 185 | | | 249 | | | 1,737 | | | 600 | |
(Gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment | | | - | | | (2 | ) | | - | | | 5 | |
| | | 9,125 | | | 5,696 | | | 15,186 | | | 15,254 | |
Operating income (loss) | | | 3,716 | | | (2,029 | ) | | 545 | | | (5,449 | ) |
Other income (expenses) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | | 151 | | | 88 | | | 339 | | | 154 | |
Interest expense (Note 7) | | | (1,468 | ) | | (613 | ) | | (2,613 | ) | | (1,213 | ) |
Financing costs | | | - | | | - | | | (480 | ) | | - | |
Foreign exchange loss and other | | | 37 | | | (14 | ) | | (2 | ) | | (13 | ) |
Income (loss) from continuing operations for the period | | | 2,436 | | | (2,568 | ) | | (2,211 | ) | | (6,521 | ) |
Loss from discontinued operations for the period | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (250 | ) |
Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) for the period | | $ | 2,436 | | $ | (2,568 | ) | $ | (2,211 | ) | $ | (6,771 | ) |
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Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Continuing operations | | $ | 0.02 | | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.06 | ) |
Discontinued operations | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | |
| | $ | 0.02 | | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.06 | ) |
Basic weighted-average number of shares outstanding | | | 143,467,186 | | | 121,396,859 | | | 143,072,061 | | | 119,182,529 | |
Diluted weighted-average number of shares outstanding | | | 144,745,876 | | | 121,396,859 | | | 143,072,061 | | | 119,182,529 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
| | Share Capital | | Equity Component of | | | | | | | | | |
| | Number of Shares | | Amount | | Convertible Debentures | | Note Warrants | | Contributed Surplus | | Deficit | | Total | |
Balance, December 31, 2005 | | | 107,456,451 | | $ | 148,526 | | $ | 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 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 305 | | | - | | | - | | | 305 | |
Note warrants exercised | | | 600,000 | | | 264 | | | - | | | (24 | ) | | - | | | - | | | 240 | |
Shares issued for services | | | 1,325,000 | | | 668 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 668 | |
Flow-through units issued for cash | | | 2,222,221 | | | 746 | | | - | | | - | | | 27 | | | - | | | 773 | |
Units issued for cash | | | 16,688,206 | | | 4,357 | | | - | | | - | | | 156 | | | - | | | 4,513 | |
Options exercised | | | 50,000 | | | 25 | | | - | | | - | | | (5 | ) | | - | | | 20 | |
Stock-based compensation | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 427 | | | - | | | 427 | |
Net loss | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (15,587 | ) | | (15,587 | ) |
Balance, December 31, 2006 | | | 142,282,286 | | | 159,029 | | | 1,809 | | | 1,062 | | | 11,166 | | | (144,823 | ) | | 28,243 | |
Change in accounting policy (Note 3) | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (265 | ) | | (265 | ) |
Balance (as adjusted), January 1, 2007 | | | 142,282,286 | | | 159,029 | | | 1,809 | | | 1,062 | | | 11,166 | | | (145,088 | ) | | 27,978 | |
Shares issued for services | | | 20,000 | | | 10 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 10 | |
Shares issued for Huizopa settlement (Note 6(a)) | | | 1,000,000 | | | 540 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 540 | |
Note warrants exercised | | | 164,900 | | | 209 | | | - | | | (143 | ) | | - | | | - | | | 66 | |
Equity component of convertible debentures (Note 5) | | | - | | | - | | | 2,292 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 2,292 | |
Note warrants (Note 5) | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 2,292 | | | - | | | - | | | 2,292 | |
Debenture compensation warrants (Note 5) | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 467 | | | - | | | 467 | |
Stock-based compensation | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 387 | | | - | | | 387 | |
Net loss and comprehensive loss | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (2,211 | ) | | (2,211 | ) |
Balance, June 30, 2007 | | | 143,467,186 | | $ | 159,788 | | $ | 4,101 | | $ | 3,211 | | $ | 12,020 | | $ | (147,299 | ) | $ | 31,821 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
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, | |
| | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2006 | |
Operating activities | | | | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) for the period | | $ | 2,436 | | $ | (2,568 | ) | $ | (2,211 | ) | $ | (6,771 | ) |
Items not affecting cash: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 380 | | | 377 | | | 630 | | | 958 | |
Amortization of deferred stripping costs | | | 558 | | | - | | | 661 | | | - | |
Amortization of deferred financing costs | | | - | | | 79 | | | - | | | 159 | |
Financing costs | | | - | | | - | | | 174 | | | - | |
Loss from discontinued operations | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 250 | |
Reduction in exercise price of Note Warrants | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 305 | |
Stock-based compensation | | | 189 | | | 81 | | | 387 | | | 189 | |
Shares issued for services and settlement of claims | | | - | | | - | | | 550 | | | - | |
Accretion expense - accrued site closure costs | | | 127 | | | 237 | | | 254 | | | 474 | |
Accretion expense - convertible debenture | | | 939 | | | 258 | | | 1,471 | | | 504 | |
Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment and other | | | - | | | 16 | | | - | | | 36 | |
Amortization of deferred gain (Note 4) | | | (358 | ) | | - | | | (429 | ) | | - | |
Net change in non-cash operating working capital items (Note 10) | | | (762 | ) | | 162 | | | (364 | ) | | (1,713 | ) |
Discontinued operations | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (250 | ) |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | | 3,509 | | | (1,358 | ) | | 1,123 | | | (5,859 | ) |
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Investing activities | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Property, plant and equipment expenditures | | | (802 | ) | | (987 | ) | | (3,677 | ) | | (4,432 | ) |
Deferred stripping costs | | | (1,496 | ) | | - | | | (3,748 | ) | | - | |
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment | | | - | | | 2 | | | - | | | 92 | |
Restricted certificate of deposit and other assets | | | (499 | ) | | (540 | ) | | (892 | ) | | 10,013 | |
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | | | (2,797 | ) | | (1,525 | ) | | (8,317 | ) | | 5,673 | |
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Financing activities | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds on issuance of shares | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 3,488 | |
Proceeds on issuance of convertible debentures and note warrants, net | | | - | | | - | | | 8,062 | | | - | |
Proceeds from exercise of warrants | | | - | | | - | | | 66 | | | - | |
Proceeds from notes payable | | | - | | | - | | | 1,250 | | | - | |
Payments of notes payable | | | (1,125 | ) | | (92 | ) | | (1,485 | ) | | (449 | ) |
Notes receivable from Elkhorn Tunnels, LLC | | | - | | | - | | | 1,865 | | | - | |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | | | (1,125 | ) | | (92 | ) | | 9,758 | | | 3,039 | |
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Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | | | (413 | ) | | (2,975 | ) | | 2,564 | | | 2,853 | |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | | | 7,489 | | | 5,955 | | | 4,512 | | | 127 | |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period (Note 10) | | $ | 7,076 | | $ | 2,980 | | $ | 7,076 | | $ | 2,980 | |
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest paid | | $ | 334 | | $ | 275 | | $ | 604 | | $ | 550 | |
Income taxes paid | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | |
Non-cash investing and financing activities
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, property, plant and equipment totaling $286 and $325, respectively, was acquired via issuance of notes payable. Also, during the six months ended June 30, 2007, the Company issued agent’s compensation warrants with a value of $294 for services rendered in connection with the issuance of the Series 2007-A convertible debentures (Note 5).
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Six month period ended June 30, 2007
(Stated in U.S. dollars; tabular amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
These condensed 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 issuance of debt and equity securities, joint venture contributions from Elkhorn Tunnels, LLC (“Elkhorn”) and cash generated by the Montana Tunnels joint venture (Note 4). The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on its ability to generate cash flow from the Montana Tunnels joint venture and/or continue to issue debt and equity securities.
If the Company is unable to generate sufficient cash flow from the Montana Tunnels joint venture and/or secure additional financing, 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.
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. The Company is the operator of the Montana Tunnels mine (the “Mine”), which is a 50% joint venture with Elkhorn. The Mine is an open pit mine and mill located in the State of Montana that produces gold dore and lead-gold and zinc-gold concentrates. The Company owns the Diamond Hill mine, which is also located in Montana and is currently under care and maintenance.
Apollo has a development property, the Black Fox development project (the “Black Fox Project”), which is located near the Township of Matheson in the Province of Ontario, Canada. Apollo also owns Mexican subsidiaries that own concessions at the Huizopa exploration project (the “Huizopa Project”), which is located in the Sierra Madres in Chihuahua, Mexico.
3. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
(a) 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 12, 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, 2006, except as disclosed in (b), (c) and (d) below. 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, 2006.
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 presentation as at and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007. In particular, $0.1 million and $0.2 million of stock-based compensation, respectively, charged to operations have been reclassified to general and administrative expenses rather than disclosed separately.
APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Six month period ended June 30, 2007
(Stated in U.S. dollars; tabular amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
3. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
(b) At June 30, 2007, the Company has ore stockpiles which are included in Inventories. Ore stockpiles represent ore that has been mined and is available for further processing. Work-in-process inventories, including ore stockpiles, are valued at the lower of average production cost and net realizable value, after a reasonable allowance for further processing and sales costs.
(c) On March 2, 2006, the Emerging Issues Committee issued EIC-160, Stripping Costs Incurred in the Production Phase of a Mining Operation, which requires stripping costs that represent a betterment to the mineral property to be capitalized and amortized in a rational and systematic manner over the reserves that directly benefit from the specific stripping activity. The Company adopted EIC-160 as of January 1, 2007 on a prospective basis. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, the Company capitalized $1.5 million and $3.7 million, respectively, in deferred stripping costs and recorded amortization thereon in the amount of $0.6 million and $0.7 million, respectively. Deferred stripping costs are amortized using the units-of-production method over the expected life of the operation based on the estimated recoverable gold equivalent ounces.
(d) Effective January 1, 2007, the Company adopted CICA Handbook Section 1530, Comprehensive Income, CICA Handbook Section 3855, Financial Instruments - Recognition and Measurement, CICA Handbook Section 3865, Hedges, and CICA Handbook Section 3251, Equity. These new Handbook Sections provide comprehensive requirements for the recognition and measurement of financial instruments, transaction costs incurred on financial instruments, as well as standards on when and how hedge accounting may be applied. CICA Handbook Section 1530 also introduces a new component of equity referred to as comprehensive income. The Company has adopted these standards prospectively.
In accordance with this new standard, the Company now classifies all financial instruments as either held-to-maturity, available-for-sale, held-for-trading, loans and receivables, or other financial liabilities. Financial assets held to maturity, loans and receivables and financial liabilities other than those held for trading, are measured at amortized cost. Available-for-sale instruments are measured at fair value with unrealized gains and losses recognized in other comprehensive income. Instruments classified as held for trading are measured at fair value with unrealized gains and losses recognized in the statement of operations. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.
Upon adoption of this new standard, the Company has designated its cash and cash equivalents as held-for-trading, which are measured at fair value. Accounts receivable and other are classified as loans and receivables, which are measured at amortized cost. Restricted certificates of deposit are classified as held-to-maturity, and are measured at amortized cost. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities, property and mining taxes payable, convertible debentures, notes payable, and accrued site closure costs are classified as other liabilities, which are measured at amortized cost.
Under CICA Handbook Section 3855, the Company adopted a policy to expense debt financing costs when they are incurred and as a result the Company recorded a non-cash adjustment to increase opening deficit by $0.3 million to eliminate the opening balance of deferred financing costs that were capitalized and amortized under the Company’s previous accounting policy.
Comprehensive income is the change in shareholders’ equity during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. The adoption of CICA Handbook Section 1530 had no impact on the Company.
APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Six month period ended June 30, 2007
(Stated in U.S. dollars; tabular amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
4. | MONTANA TUNNELS JOINT VENTURE |
On July 28, 2006, Apollo entered into a joint venture (“JV Agreement”) with Elkhorn in respect of the Mine. Elkhorn contributed $13 million in return for a 50% interest in the Mine.
Elkhorn will receive 55% and Apollo will receive 45% of the positive free cash flow, as defined in the JV agreement, from the Mine until such time as Elkhorn has received cash flow of $13 million (at which time Apollo will have received $10.6 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 (at which time Apollo will have received $17.7 million). Thereafter, the sharing would be 50/50. Additionally, Elkhorn is entitled to a 10% interest distribution (reduced from 12% effective April 1, 2007) charged to the joint venture as interest expense (Note 7) on its initial contribution of $13 million until it has received cash flow of $13 million.
Apollo accounts for its 50% interest in the assets and liabilities of the Montana Tunnels joint venture using the proportionate consolidation method. As of December 31, 2006, the Company recorded a deferred gain on the transfer of assets and liabilities to the joint venture of $3.8 million. The deferred gain is amortized using the units-of-production method over the expected life of the operation based on the estimated recoverable gold equivalent ounces. Amortization of the deferred gain was $0.36 million and $0.43 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, respectively.
Apollo’s 50% share of the assets and liabilities of the Montana Tunnels joint venture is as follows:
| | June 30, 2007 | | December 31, 2006 | |
Current | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 1,381 | | $ | (64 | ) |
Accounts receivable and other | | | 1,969 | | | 21 | |
Note receivable | | | - | | | 1,865 | |
Inventories (Note 3) | | | 1,525 | | | 660 | |
Prepaids | | | 19 | | | 24 | |
| | | 4,894 | | | 2,506 | |
Property, plant and equipment | | | 7,165 | | | 7,151 | |
Deferred stripping costs | | | 3,087 | | | - | |
Restricted certificates of deposit | | | 4,269 | | | 3,430 | |
Total assets | | $ | 19,415 | | $ | 13,087 | |
| | | | | | | |
Current | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 891 | | $ | 216 | |
Accrued liabilities | | | 1,430 | | | 669 | |
Notes payable | | | 1,075 | | | 496 | |
Property and mining taxes payable | | | 567 | | | 438 | |
| | | 3,963 | | | 1,819 | |
Notes payable | | | 192 | | | 527 | |
Accrued site closure costs | | | 6,357 | | | 6,127 | |
Total liabilities | | $ | 10,512 | | $ | 8,473 | |
APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Six month period ended June 30, 2007
(Stated in U.S. dollars; tabular amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
On February 23, 2007, the Company completed a private placement of $8.6 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2007-A convertible debentures (“2007 Debentures”). Each $1,000 of principal amount of 2007 Debentures included 2,000 common share purchase warrants (“2007 Debenture Warrants”) (Note 6(b)(i)). The 2007 Debentures mature on February 23, 2009 and bear interest at a rate of 12% per annum during the first year and 18% per annum during the second year, payable annually beginning on February 23, 2008.
The 2007 Debentures are convertible, at the option of the holder, at any time prior to maturity into common shares of the Company at a price of $0.50 per common share. The Company has the option to force conversion of the Debentures under certain circumstances. The Debentures are classified as a compound financial instrument for accounting purposes. The 2007 Debenture Warrants have an exercise price of $0.50 per common share and have a term of two years from the date of grant.
On the date of issuance of the 2007 Debentures, the gross proceeds of $8.6 million was allocated to the relative fair values of the Debentures ($3.2 million), the holder’s option to convert the principal balance into common shares ($2.7 million) (the “Conversion Option”), and the 2007 Debenture Warrants ($2.7 million). The $3.2 million fair value of the 2007 Debentures is classified as a liability, while the $5.4 million allocated to the Conversion Option and the 2007 Debenture Warrants is classified as separate components within shareholders’ equity.
Over the two-year term, the 2007 Debentures are accreted to their face value through a periodic charge to accretion expense with a corresponding credit to the liability component. The accretion expense is based on the effective interest method. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, the Company recorded accretion expense of $0.6 and $0.9 million, respectively, related to the 2007 Debentures, which is included in interest expense.
In addition to the 2007 Debenture Warrants, the agents were granted 1,201,200 compensation warrants with the substantially the same terms and conditions as the 2007 Debenture Warrants above.
The Company incurred transaction costs of $1.3 million (including the fair value of the agents’ compensation warrants of $0.5 million). These costs were allocated to 2007 Debenture issuance costs of $0.5 million and to equity issuance costs of $0.8 million, based on their relative fair values of the debt and equity components. Financing costs associated with the issuance of the 2007 Debentures are expensed as incurred.
The fair values of the Conversion Option, the 2007 Debenture Warrants, and the compensation warrants were determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model assuming no expected dividends, a volatility of the Company’s share price of 70%, an interest rate of 4.1%, and an expected life of two years.
Under the terms of the Registration Rights Agreements entered into by the Company in connection with the 2007 Debentures, the common shares underlying the 2007 Debentures and the 2007 Debenture Warrants are required to be registered for resale with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). If the registration statement with respect to 50% of such shares was not declared effective by the SEC by May 25, 2007, the Company would be required to pay additional interest to the holders of the 2007 Debentures equal to 6% per annum. The Company did not meet the May 25, 2007 effectiveness deadline and as a result accrued additional interest of $26,000 for the period commencing May 25, 2007 through June 30, 2007.
APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Six month period ended June 30, 2007
(Stated in U.S. dollars; tabular amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
On February 28, 2007, the Company issued 1,000,000 common shares of the Company at $0.54 per share in connection with the settlement of certain claims in relation to the Huizopa property.
The following summarizes outstanding warrants as at June 30, 2007:
Date Issued | | Number of Warrants | | Number of Shares | | Exercise Price | | Expiry Date | |
| | | | | | Exercisable in US$ | | | |
November 4, 2004 | | | 4,248,700 | | | 4,248,700 | | | 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 | |
November 8, 2006 | | | 8,344,103 | | | 8,344,103 | | | 0.50 | | | November 8, 2009 | |
November 8, 2006 | | | 1,168,174 | | | 1,168,174 | | | 0.50 | | | November 8, 2009 | |
February 23, 2007 | | | 17,160,000 | | | 17,160,000 | | | 0.50 | | | February 23, 2009 | |
February 23, 2007 | | | 1,201,200 | | | 1,201,200 | | | 0.50 | | | February 23, 2009 | |
| | | 33,758,177 | | | 33,758,177 | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | Exercisable in Cdn$ | | | | |
January 26, 2006 | | | 2,000,000 | | | 2,000,000 | | | 0.39 | | | January 26, 2008 | |
October 30, 2006 | | | 1,111,111 | | | 1,111,111 | | | 1.00 (1 | ) | | October 30, 2008 | |
| | | 3,111,111 | | | 3,111,111 | | | | | | | |
| | | 36,869,288 | | | 36,869,288 | | | | | | | |
(1) The exercise price of these warrants increase to Cdn$1.15 on October 31, 2007 if unexercised as of that date.
In addition, in connection with the Company’s private placement to Canadian purchasers of 2,222,221 flow-through units on October 30, 2006, the Company issued 166,666 broker compensation warrants. Each broker compensation warrant is immediately exercisable at Cdn$0.45 for two years into one common share of the Company and one-half of one share purchase warrant, with each whole share purchase warrant exercisable into one common share of the Company at Cdn$1.00 per common share through October 30, 2007 and at Cdn$1.15 through October 30, 2008. The broker compensation warrants expire on October 30, 2008.
APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Six month period ended June 30, 2007
(Stated in U.S. dollars; tabular amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
6. | SHARE CAPITAL (continued) |
A summary of information concerning outstanding stock options at June 30, 2007 is as follows:
| | Fixed Stock Options | | Performance-based Stock Options | |
| | Number of Options | | Weighted Average Exercise Price | | Number of Options | | Weighted Average Exercise Price | |
Balances, December 31, 2006 | | | 3,052,900 | | $ | 1.06 | | | 1,230,852 | | $ | 0.80 | |
Options granted | | | 3,142,114 | | | 0.57 | | | - | | | - | |
Options forfeited | | | (31,750 | ) | | 1.07 | | | - | | | - | |
Options expired | | | - | | | - | | | (1,230,852 | ) | | 0.80 | |
Balances, June 30, 2007 | | | 6,163,264 | | $ | 0.81 | | | - | | $ | - | |
(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. Options vest over two years and have a 10-year contractual term, unless otherwise determined by the Company’s Board of Directors. The Company is authorized to issue a maximum of 12,139,686 fixed stock options. As at June 30, 2007, an aggregate of 5,976,422 fixed stock options were available for future grants of awards under the plan.
The following table summarizes information concerning outstanding and exercisable fixed stock options at June 30, 2007:
Options Outstanding | | Options Exercisable | |
Number Outstanding | | Expiry Date | | Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share | | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) | | Number Exercisable | | Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share | |
678,200 | | | February 18, 2013 | | $ | 2.24 | | | 5.6 | | | 678,200 | | $ | 2.24 | |
261,000 | | | March 10, 2014 | | | 2.05 | | | 6.7 | | | 261,000 | | | 2.05 | |
25,000 | | | May 19, 2014 | | | 1.44 | | | 6.9 | | | 25,000 | | | 1.44 | |
21,200 | | | August 10, 2014 | | | 0.95 | | | 7.1 | | | 21,200 | | | 0.95 | |
1,162,750 | | | March 10, 2015 | | | 0.65 | | | 7.7 | | | 1,162,750 | | | 0.65 | |
100,000 | | | August 4, 2015 | | | 0.27 | | | 8.1 | | | 50,000 | | | 0.27 | |
300,000 | | | December 12, 2015 | | | 0.20 | | | 8.5 | | | 150,000 | | | 0.20 | |
125,000 | | | March 28, 2016 | | | 0.65 | | | 8.8 | | | 125,000 | | | 0.65 | |
200,000 | | | May 23, 2016 | | | 0.53 | | | 8.9 | | | 100,000 | | | 0.53 | |
108,000 | | | August 10, 2016 | | | 0.48 | | | 9.1 | | | - | | | - | |
40,000 | | | November 9, 2016 | | | 0.32 | | | 9.4 | | | - | | | - | |
3,142,114 | | | February 6, 2017 | | | 0.57 | | | 9.6 | | | - | | | - | |
6,163,264 | | | | | $ | 0.81 | | | 8.5 | | | 2,573,150 | | $ | 1.18 | |
(ii) Performance-based stock option plan
The 1,230,852 performance-based stock options that were exercisable at $0.80 expired June 25, 2007.
APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Six month period ended June 30, 2007
(Stated in U.S. dollars; tabular amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
6. | 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, | |
| | 2007 | | 2006 | |
Risk free interest rate | | | 4.0 | % | | 4.2 | % |
Dividend yield | | | 0 | % | | 0 | % |
Volatility | | | 71 | % | | 89 | % |
Expected life in years | | | 6 | | | 6 | |
Weighted average grant-date fair value of stock options | | $ | 0.38 | | $ | 0.43 | |
(e) | Shareholder Rights Plan |
On January 17, 2007, the Company adopted a Shareholder Rights Plan (the “Rights Plan”). The Rights Plan was adopted to ensure the fair treatment of shareholders in connection with any take-over bid for common shares of Apollo. The Rights Plan seeks to provide shareholders with adequate time to properly assess a take-over bid without undue pressure. It also is intended to provide the Board with more time to fully consider an unsolicited take-over bid and, if appropriate, to explore other alternatives to maximize shareholder value. The Rights Plan is not intended to prevent take-over bids that treat shareholders fairly.
The Rights Plan, adopted and effective in January 2007, was ratified by the shareholders at Apollo’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 16, 2007. The Rights Plan expires in January 2012.
Interest expense consists of:
| | Three months ended June 30, | | Six months ended June 30, | |
| | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2006 | |
Accretion on convertible debentures | | $ | 939 | | $ | 258 | | $ | 1,471 | | $ | 504 | |
Interest paid on convertible debentures | | | 264 | | | 265 | | | 529 | | | 529 | |
Amortization of deferred financing costs | | | - | | | 79 | | | - | | | 159 | |
Interest related to Montana Tunnels joint venture agreement (Note 4) | | | 171 | | | - | | | 449 | | | - | |
Capital leases and other | | | 94 | | | 11 | | | 164 | | | 21 | |
| | $ | 1,468 | | $ | 613 | | $ | 2,613 | | $ | 1,213 | |
APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Six month period ended June 30, 2007
(Stated in U.S. dollars; tabular amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
The Company did not record a recovery for income taxes for the period ended June 30, 2007 as the net loss carry forwards are fully offset by a valuation allowance. The Company recorded no income tax expense for the period since any taxable income will be offset by a recovery of prior tax losses.
In May 2006, a purported class action lawsuit was filed in U.S. Federal Court Missoula Division of Montana by 14 former employees at the 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 the Company gave deficient WARN Act notice and are seeking damages for back pay and benefits. The Company believes that the resolution of this matter will not have a material impact on its financial statements.
10. | SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION |
Net changes in non-cash operating working capital items for the three and six months ended June 30 are:
| | Three months ended June 30, | | Six months ended June 30, | |
| | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2006 | |
(Increase) decrease in: | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable and other | | $ | (938 | ) | $ | 1,198 | | $ | (1,599 | ) | $ | 2,460 | |
Prepaids | | | 172 | | | 90 | | | 201 | | | 319 | |
Inventories | | | (284 | ) | | 187 | | | (865 | ) | | 144 | |
Increase (decrease) in: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | | (373 | ) | | (538 | ) | | 406 | | | (4,398 | ) |
Accrued liabilities | | | 470 | | | (606 | ) | | 1,365 | | | (29 | ) |
Property and mining taxes payable | | | 191 | | | (169 | ) | | 128 | | | (209 | ) |
| | $ | (762 | ) | $ | 162 | | $ | (364 | ) | $ | (1,713 | ) |
Components of cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2007 and 2006 are:
| | June 30, 2007 | | June 30, 2006 | |
Cash | | $ | 1,106 | | $ | 385 | |
Short-term investments | | | 5,970 | | | 2,595 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 7,076 | | $ | 2,980 | |
APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Six month period ended June 30, 2007
(Stated in U.S. dollars; tabular amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Apollo operates the Montana Tunnels mine (a 50% joint venture effective December 31, 2006) 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 assets and liabilities of Montana Tunnels as at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 below differ from the amounts for the Montana Tunnels joint venture in Note 4 due to the inclusion of assets and liabilities of Montana Tunnels Mining, Inc. not pertaining to the Montana Tunnels joint venture, which primarily relate to the Diamond Hill mine. The accounting policies for these segments are the same as those followed by the Company as a whole.
Amounts as at June 30, 2007 are as follows:
| | Montana Tunnels | | Black Fox | | Corporate and Other | | Total | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 1,381 | | $ | (16 | ) | $ | 5,711 | | $ | 7,076 | |
Other non-cash current assets | | | 3,560 | | | 111 | | | 281 | | | 3,952 | |
| | | 4,941 | | | 95 | | | 5,992 | | | 11,028 | |
Property, plant and equipment | | | 7,173 | | | 31,927 | | | 3,153 | | | 42,253 | |
Deferred stripping costs | | | 3,087 | | | - | | | - | | | 3,087 | |
Restricted certificates of deposit | | | 4,892 | | | 605 | | | - | | | 5,497 | |
Total assets | | $ | 20,093 | | $ | 32,627 | | $ | 9,145 | | $ | 61,865 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Current liabilities and convertible debenture | | $ | 3,966 | | $ | 195 | | $ | 10,891 | | $ | 15,052 | |
Notes payable | | | 192 | | | 32 | | | - | | | 224 | |
Convertible debenture | | | - | | | - | | | 4,045 | | | 4,045 | |
Accrued site closure costs | | | 7,013 | | | 389 | | | - | | | 7,402 | |
Deferred gain | | | 3,321 | | | - | | | - | | | 3,321 | |
Total liabilities | | $ | 14,492 | | $ | 616 | | $ | 14,936 | | $ | 30,044 | |
Amounts as at December 31, 2006 are as follows:
| | Montana Tunnels | | Black Fox | | Corporate and Other | | Total | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | (64 | ) | $ | 9 | | $ | 4,567 | | $ | 4,512 | |
Other non-cash current assets | | | 2,579 | | | 105 | | | 870 | | | 3,554 | |
| | | 2,515 | | | 114 | | | 5,437 | | | 8,066 | |
Property, plant and equipment | | | 7,159 | | | 30,455 | | | 1,254 | | | 38,868 | |
Restricted certificates of deposit | | | 4,052 | | | 553 | | | - | | | 4,605 | |
Deferred financing costs | | | - | | | - | | | 265 | | | 265 | |
Total assets | | $ | 13,726 | | $ | 31,122 | | $ | 6,956 | | $ | 51,804 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Current liabilities | | $ | 1,823 | | $ | 149 | | $ | 9,765 | | $ | 11,737 | |
Notes payable and other long term liabilities | | | 527 | | | 42 | | | 370 | | | 939 | |
Accrued site closure costs | | | 6,760 | | | 375 | | | - | | | 7,135 | |
Deferred Gain | | | 3,750 | | | - | | | - | | | 3,750 | |
Total liabilities | | $ | 12,860 | | $ | 566 | | $ | 10,135 | | $ | 23,561 | |
APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Six month period ended June 30, 2007
(Stated in U.S. dollars; tabular amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
11. | SEGMENTED INFORMATION (continued) |
Amounts for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, are as follows:
| | Three months ended June 30, 2007 | |
| | Montana Tunnels | | Black Fox | | Corporate and Other | | Total | |
Revenue from sale of minerals | | $ | 12,841 | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | 12,841 | |
Direct operating costs | | | 7,932 | | | - | | | - | | | 7,932 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 354 | | | - | | | 26 | | | 380 | |
General and administrative expenses | | | - | | | - | | | 859 | | | 859 | |
Accretion expense - accrued site closure costs | | | 127 | | | - | | | - | | | 127 | |
Amortization of deferred gain | | | (358 | ) | | - | | | - | | | (358 | ) |
Exploration and business development and other | | | - | | | - | | | 185 | | | 185 | |
| | | 8,055 | | | - | | | 1,070 | | | 9,125 | |
Operating income (loss) | | | 4,786 | | | - | | | (1,070 | ) | | 3,716 | |
Interest income | | | 52 | | | - | | | 99 | | | 151 | |
Interest expense | | | (239 | ) | | - | | | (1,229 | ) | | (1,468 | ) |
Foreign exchange gain and other | | | - | | | - | | | 37 | | | 37 | |
Income (loss) from continuing operations | | $ | 4,599 | | $ | - | | $ | (2,163 | ) | $ | 2,436 | |
Investing activities | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Property, plant and equipment expenditures and deferred stripping expenditures | | $ | 1,962 | | $ | 618 | | $ | 4 | | $ | 2,584 | |
| | Six months ended June 30, 2007 | |
| | Montana Tunnels | | Black Fox | | Corporate and Other | | Total | |
Revenue from sale of minerals | | $ | 15,731 | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | 15,731 | |
Direct operating costs | | | 10,995 | | | - | | | - | | | 10,995 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 578 | | | - | | | 52 | | | 630 | |
General and administrative expenses | | | - | | | - | | | 1,999 | | | 1,999 | |
Accretion expense - accrued site closure costs | | | 254 | | | - | | | - | | | 254 | |
Amortization of deferred gain | | | (429 | ) | | - | | | - | | | (429 | ) |
Exploration and business development and other | | | - | | | - | | | 1,737 | | | 1,737 | |
| | | 11,398 | | | - | | | 3,788 | | | 15,186 | |
Operating gain (loss) | | | 4,333 | | | - | | | (3,788 | ) | | 545 | |
Interest income | | | 97 | | | - | | | 242 | | | 339 | |
Interest expense | | | (587 | ) | | - | | | (2,026 | ) | | (2,613 | ) |
Financing costs | | | - | | | - | | | (480 | ) | | (480 | ) |
Foreign exchange loss and other | | | - | | | - | | | (2 | ) | | (2 | ) |
Income (loss) from continuing operations | | $ | 3,843 | | $ | - | | $ | (6,054 | ) | $ | (2,211 | ) |
Investing activities | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Property, plant and equipment expenditures and deferred stripping expenditures | | $ | 4,341 | | $ | 1,458 | | $ | 1,951 | | $ | 7,750 | |
APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Six month period ended June 30, 2007
(Stated in U.S. dollars; tabular amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
11. | SEGMENTED INFORMATION (continued) |
| | 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 | | | - | | | - | | | 1,248 | | | 1,248 | |
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 | |
| | 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 | | | - | | | - | | | 2,472 | | | 2,472 | |
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 | |
12. | 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 SEC for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006.
APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Six month period ended June 30, 2007
(Stated in U.S. dollars; tabular amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
12. | DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND U.S. GAAP (continued) |
Material variances between financial statement items under Canadian GAAP and the amounts determined under U.S. GAAP are as follows:
| | June 30, 2007 | | December 31, 2006 | |
Total assets in accordance with Canadian GAAP | | $ | 61,865 | | $ | 51,804 | |
Impairment of property, plant and equipment, and change in depreciation and amortization(a)(ii) | | | (1,945 | ) | | (2,038 | ) |
Deferred stripping costs (a)(iii) | | | (3,087 | ) | | - | |
Black Fox development costs(b) | | | (23,675 | ) | | (22,354 | ) |
Convertible debentures(c) | | | 878 | | | 103 | |
Equity accounting for investment in Montana Tunnels joint venture(a)(i) | | | (10,512 | ) | | (8,473 | ) |
Total assets in accordance with U.S. GAAP | | $ | 23,333 | | $ | 19,042 | |
| | | | | | | |
Total liabilities in accordance with Canadian GAAP | | $ | 30,044 | | $ | 23,561 | |
Convertible debentures (c) | | | 2,909 | | | 764 | |
Equity accounting for investment in Montana Tunnels joint venture(a)(i) | | | (10,512 | ) | | (8,473 | ) |
Deferred gain(a)(i) | | | (3,321 | ) | | (3,750 | ) |
Total liabilities in accordance with U.S. GAAP | | $ | 18,929 | | $ | 12,102 | |
| | June 30, 2007 | | December 31, 2006 | |
Total shareholders’ equity in accordance with Canadian GAAP | | $ | 31,821 | | $ | 28,243 | |
Impairment of property, plant and equipment, and change in depreciation and amortization(a)(ii) | | | (1,945 | ) | | (2,038 | ) |
Deferred stripping costs (a)(iii) | | | (3,087 | ) | | - | |
Black Fox development costs(b) | | | (23,675 | ) | | (22,354 | ) |
Convertible debentures(c) | | | (2,031 | ) | | (661 | ) |
Deferred gain(a)(i) | | | 3,321 | | | 3,750 | |
Total shareholders’ equity in accordance with U.S. GAAP | | $ | 4,404 | | $ | 6,940 | |
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Total shareholders’ equity and liabilities in accordance with U.S. GAAP | | $ | 23,333 | | $ | 19,042 | |
Under U.S. GAAP, the components of shareholders’ equity would be as follows:
| | June 30, 2007 | | December 31, 2006 | |
Share capital | | $ | 159,549 | | $ | 158,790 | |
Note warrants | | | 3,211 | | | 1,062 | |
Contributed surplus | | | 38,701 | | | 31,964 | |
Deficit | | | (197,057 | ) | | (184,876 | ) |
Total shareholders’ equity in accordance with U.S. GAAP | | $ | 4,404 | | $ | 6,940 | |
APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Six month period ended June 30, 2007
(Stated in U.S. dollars; tabular amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
12. | DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND U.S. GAAP (continued) |
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, | |
| | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2006 | |
Income (loss) from continuing operations for the period based on Canadian GAAP | | $ | 2,436 | | $ | (2,568 | ) | $ | (2,211 | ) | $ | (6,521 | ) |
Change in depreciation of property, plant and equipment (a)(ii) | | | 50 | | | 52 | | | 94 | | | 183 | |
Capitalized deferred stripping costs and amortization (a)(iii) | | | (938 | ) | | - | | | (3,087 | ) | | - | |
Black Fox development costs (b) | | | (643 | ) | | (1,233 | ) | | (1,321 | ) | | (2,095 | ) |
Convertible debentures (c) | | | 92 | | | 151 | | | (5,227 | ) | | 293 | |
Amortization of deferred gain (a)(i) | | | (358 | ) | | - | | | (429 | ) | | - | |
Income (loss) from continuing operations for the period based on U.S. GAAP | | | 639 | | | (3,598 | ) | | (12,181 | ) | | (8,140 | ) |
Loss from discontinued operations for the period based on Canadian and U.S. GAAP | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (250 | ) |
Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) for the period based on U.S. GAAP | | $ | 639 | | $ | (3,598 | ) | $ | (12,181 | ) | $ | (8,390 | ) |
Basic and diluted income (loss) per share in accordance with U.S. GAAP: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Continuing operations | | $ | 0.00 | | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | (0.09 | ) | $ | (0.07 | ) |
Discontinued operations | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | |
Net income (loss) per share - U.S. GAAP basic and diluted | | $ | 0.00 | | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | (0.09 | ) | $ | (0.07 | ) |
(i) Under Canadian GAAP, the Company has accounted for its joint venture interest in the Montana Tunnels mine ("MTM") using the proportionate consolidation method whereby the Company's proportionate share of each line item of MTM's assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses is included in the corresponding line item of the Company's financial statements. Under U.S. GAAP, the Company would account for MTM using the equity method whereby the Company's share of the investees' earnings and losses is included in operations and its investments therein are adjusted by a similar amount. The carrying value of MTM was lower under U.S. GAAP than under Canadian GAAP following an impairment of the property, plant and equipment in prior years and as a result the gain on transfer of the Company's interest in MTM into the joint venture under U.S. GAAP is higher. Under U.S. GAAP, the gain on transfer of the Company's interest MTM into the joint venture was included in the net loss for the year ended December 31, 2006; whereas under Canadian GAAP it was deferred and is recognized as an adjustment to net loss using the units of production method over the expected life of the operation based on the estimated recoverable gold equivalent ounces.
(ii) 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. Under U.S. GAAP, write-downs recorded in 2002 were determined using current
APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Six month period ended June 30, 2007
(Stated in U.S. dollars; tabular amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
12. | DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND U.S. GAAP (continued) |
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.
(iii) Deferred stripping costs
Under Canadian GAAP, stripping costs that represent a betterment to the mineral property are capitalized and amortized using the units-of-production method over the expected life of the operation based on the estimated recoverable gold equivalent ounces. Under U.S. GAAP, these expenditures are expensed as incurred.
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 $23.7 million has been recorded as at June 30, 2007.
(c) | Convertible debentures |
(i) Under Canadian GAAP, the Series 2007-A Convertible Debentures (the “2007 Debentures”) were recorded as a compound financial instrument including detachable note warrants. On issuance in February 2007, under U.S. GAAP, the detachable note warrants are similarly treated as an equity instrument with the remainder of the 2007 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 2007 Debentures in accordance with EITF 00-27, “Application of Issue No. 98-5 to Certain Convertible Instruments” (“EITF 00-27”), is allocated to contributed surplus. This discount on the 2007 Debentures, in the amount of $5.9 million, 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 12% Series 2004-B Convertible Debentures (the “2004 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 2004 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 2004 Debentures in accordance with EITF 00-27, is allocated to contributed surplus. This discount on the 2004 Debentures, in the amount of $0.1 million, 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.
(iii) As of January 1, 2007, under Canadian GAAP, the Company expenses debt financing costs when they are incurred (Note 3(d)). Prior to January 1, 2007, under Canadian GAAP, debt financing costs were capitalized and amortized. Under U.S. GAAP, debt financing costs are capitalized.
APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Six month period ended June 30, 2007
(Stated in U.S. dollars; tabular amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
12. | DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND U.S. GAAP (continued) |
(d) | Statements of cash flows |
(i) 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, 2007 would reflect a decrease in cash used in investing activities of $0.6 million and $1.3 million, respectively, and a corresponding decrease in cash provided by operating activities for each period. Additionally, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 the consolidated statements of cash flow under U.S. GAAP would reflect a decrease of $0.9 million and $1.7 million, respectively, used in investing activities, respectively, and a corresponding increase in cash used in operating activities for each period.
(ii) Under Canadian GAAP, deferred stripping costs are included in cash flows from investing activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows. Under U.S. GAAP, these stripping costs 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, 2007 would reflect a decrease in cash used in investing activities of $1.5 million and $3.7 million, respectively, and a corresponding decrease in cash provided by operating activities.
(iii) Under Canadian GAAP, debt financing costs are included in cash flows from operating activities. Under U.S. GAAP, these costs are capitalized and are included in cash flows from financing activities. Accordingly, under U.S. GAAP, the consolidated statement of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2007 would reflect a decrease in cash flows provided by financing activities of $0.3 million, and a corresponding decrease in cash used in operating activities.
The Company adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, on January 1, 2007. There was no effect on the Company’s cumulative retained earnings as of January 1, 2007, as a result of the adoption of Interpretation 48. As of the date of adoption, there were no unrecognized U.S. tax benefits. Under current conditions and expectations, management does not foresee any significant changes in unrecognized tax benefits that would have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements. The Company and/or one or more of its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the United States and Canada. The Company is generally not subject to U.S. and Canada income tax examinations that could create a tax liability for tax years before 2001. The Company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in operating expenses.
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 condensed 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 12 to the attached condensed 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 Condensed 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. See “Reconciliation of Cash Operating and Total Operating Costs Per Ounce” below.
Certain of the comparative figures have been reclassified to conform with the current period presentation.
BACKGROUND AND RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
We are principally 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. We are the operator of the Montana Tunnels mine (the “Mine”), which is a 50% joint venture with Elkhorn Tunnels, LLC (“Elkhorn”). The Mine is an open pit mine and mill located near Helena, Montana, which produces gold doré and lead-gold and zinc-gold concentrates.
We own a development property, the Black Fox Project, which is located near the township of Matheson in the Province of Ontario, Canada. We also own Mexican subsidiaries which own concessions at the Huizopa exploration property located in the Sierra Madres in Chihuahua, Mexico.
On January 17, 2007, the Company adopted a Shareholder Rights Plan (the “Rights Plan”). The Rights Plan was adopted to ensure the fair treatment of shareholders in connection with any take-over bid for common shares of Apollo. The Rights Plan, adopted and effective in January 2007, was ratified by the shareholders at the Apollo Annual Meeting held in May 2007. The Rights Plan expires in January 2012.
On February 23, 2007, the Company completed a private placement of $8.6 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2007-A convertible debentures with each $1,000 principal amount of the convertible debentures including 2,000 common share purchase warrants. The convertible debentures are convertible at the holder’s option at $0.50 per common share at any time until they mature. The Company has the option to force conversion of the convertible debentures under certain circumstances. The convertible debentures mature on February 23, 2009 and bear interest at a rate of 12% per annum during the first year and 18% per annum during the second year, payable annually beginning on February 23, 2008. The accompanying warrants, each of which is exercisable for one common share of the Company, have an exercise price of $0.50 per share and a term of two years.
Montana Tunnels
At the Montana Tunnels mine the open pit remediation program was completed in February 2007 and the mill resumed operations on March 1, 2007.
The remediation, which lasted from September 2006 to February 2007, required the removal of 8.4 million tons of waste material, at a total cost of $15.5 million. These costs, plus working capital of $2.5 million, were funded $14.25 million by Elkhorn, our joint venture partner, $1.25 million by us and $2.5 million from a working capital loan to the joint venture from Teck Cominco Metals Ltd. (“Teck Cominco”), our smelter contractor. As of June 30, 2007, Montana Tunnels owed Teck Cominco $0.3 million on this loan, which was repaid in full on July 19, 2007.
During the second quarter 2007, approximately 3,400,000 tons were mined, of which 1,367,000 tons were ore. The mill processed 1,246,000 tons of ore at an average throughput of 13,700 tons per day for the quarter and payable production was 11,000 ounces of gold, 173,000 ounces of silver, 3,784,000 lbs of lead and 6,976,000 lbs of zinc. Apollo’s share of this production was 50%. The mine commenced a project to increase mill throughput by 1,000 tons per day by re-commissioning a larger primary crusher (last utilized in 2005) which is scheduled for completion at the end of August 2007.
Ore mined | 1,367,000 tons |
Waste mined | 2,024,000 tons |
Total mined | 3,391,000 tons |
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Ore milled | 1,246,000 tons |
| | | | Recoveries: | | | |
Au ounces per ton | | | 0.0136 | | | Au | | | 72.9 | % |
Ag ounces per ton | | | 0.2420 | | | Ag | | | 73.3 | % |
| | | 0.2160 | | | Pb | | | 78.1 | % |
Zn % | | | 0.4455 | | | Zn | | | 76.6 | % |
Total cash costs for the second quarter 2007 on a by-product basis were minus $237 per ounce of gold and on a co-product basis they were $406 per ounce of gold, $8.11 per ounce of silver, $0.70 per lb of lead and $1.05 per lb of zinc.
Forecast - We continue to believe that we will meet our previously announced production forecast for the Montana Tunnels mine for the period from March 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007 of 40,000 ozs of gold, 250,000 ozs of silver, 5,750,000 lbs of lead and 12,500,000 lbs of zinc. Apollo’s share of this forecasted production would be 50%.
Black Fox
At the end of the second quarter 2007, we announced the results of a new Canada National Instrument 43-101 (“NI 43-101”) mineral reserve and resource at Black Fox. The NI 43-101, which was filed on August 13, 2007, demonstrates the continued expansion of Black Fox since the last published NI 43-101 dated August 14, 2006. The new mineral reserve and resource estimate was prepared by SRK Consulting, Denver, Colorado. SRK has confirmed that the reserve and resource study complies in all respects with NI 43-101 guidelines. The table below summarizes the Black Fox Total Mineral Reserve:
Black Fox - Probable Reserves as of June 30, 2007
Mining Method | | Cutoff Grade Au g/t | | Tonnes (000) | | Grade Au g/t | | Contained Au Ounces | |
Open Pit | | | 1.0 | | | 3,362 | | | 5.8 | | | 625,000 | |
Underground (1) | | | 3.0 | | | 1,108 | | | 10.6 | | | 377,000 | |
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Total Reserves | | | | | | 4,470 | | | 7.0 | | | 1,002,000 | |
| (1) | Underground Reserves include dilution of 66,000 tonnes of indicated material with an average grade of 1.26 g/t Au. |
The minable reserve was calculated based on a gold price of US$525/oz which is approximately the three-year trailing average. The average total cash cost per ounce of gold was calculated at $236 per ounce.
In addition to the reserves above, the NI 43-101 contains the indicated and inferred resources shown in the tables below:
Black Fox - Indicated Resources as of June 30, 2007(1)
Mining Method* | | Cutoff Grade Au g/t | | Tonnes (000) | | Grade Au g/t | |
Open Pit | | | 1.0 | | | 997 | | | 4.5 | |
Underground | | | 3.0 | | | 667 | | | 10.1 | |
* Mining method is determined by relative location above or below the 9,815m elevation.
Black Fox - Inferred Resources as of June 30, 2007(2)
Mining Method | | Cutoff Grade Au g/t | | Tonnes (000) | | Grade Au g/t | |
Open Pit | | | 1.0 | | | 3,256 | | | 4.7 | |
Underground | | | 3.0 | | | 929 | | | 12.3 | |
* Mining method is determined by relative location above or below the 9,815m elevation.
| (1) | Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors concerning estimates of Indicated Mineral Resources. We advise U.S. investors that while the term “indicated mineral resources” is recognized and required by Canadian regulations, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) does not recognize it. U.S. investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of the mineral deposits in these categories will ever be converted into mineral reserves. |
| (2) | Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors concerning estimates of Inferred Mineral Resources. We advise U.S. investors that while the term “inferred mineral resources” is recognized and required by Canadian regulations, the SEC does not recognize it. “Inferred mineral resources” have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence, and great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an inferred mineral resource will ever be upgraded to a higher category. In accordance with Canadian rules, estimates of inferred mineral resources cannot form the basis of feasibility or other economic studies. U.S. investors are cautioned not to assume that part or all of the inferred mineral resource exists, or is economically or legally minable. |
Our third party consultant, SRK Consulting, Inc., has commenced work on a bankable feasibility study which we expect to be completed in the first quarter of 2008.
Since we report our mineral reserves to both NI 43-101 and SEC Industry Guide 7 standards, it is possible for our reserve figure to vary between the two. Where such a variance occurs it will arise from the differing requirements for reporting mineral reserves. For example, the NI 43-101 has a minimum requirement that reserves be supported by a pre-feasibility study, whereas SEC Industry Guide 7 requires support from a full feasibility study done to bankable standards. The Black Fox project thus reports reserves under NI 43-101, but reports no reserves under SEC Industry Guide 7 as a final bankable feasibility study has not been completed.
Huizopa Project
During the first quarter 2007, the Company made payments ahead of schedule in settlement of certain claims and the outstanding land payments on its Huizopa properties. These payments resulted in Apollo’s 100% Mexican owned subsidiaries owning 100% of the 128 square kilometer mining concessions known as Huizopa.
METAL SALES & METAL PRICE AVERAGES
The table below summarizes our share of metal sales of gold, silver, lead and zinc of the Montana Tunnels mine, as well as average metal prices and other key statistics, for each period indicated:
| | Three months ended June 30, | | Six months ended June 30, | |
| | 2007 (1) | | 2006 (2) | | 2007 (1)(3) | | 2006 (2) | |
Metal sales: | | | | | | | | | |
Gold (ounces) | | | 5,483 | | | 1,746 | | | 6,644 | | | 4,959 | |
Silver (ounces) | | | 86,267 | | | 54,895 | | | 110,456 | | | 116,004 | |
Lead (pounds) | | | 1,891,830 | | | 325,992 | | | 2,395,807 | | | 1,196,317 | |
Zinc (pounds) | | | 3,488,291 | | | 769,091 | | | 4,413,306 | | | 3,040,058 | |
Total revenue ($millions) | | $ | 12.8 | | $ | 3.7 | | $ | 15.7 | | $ | 9.8 | |
Total cash and production costs on a by-product basis: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total cash costs per ounce of gold | | $ | (237 | ) | $ | 737 | | $ | (243 | ) | $ | 892 | |
Total production costs per ounce of gold | | $ | (173 | ) | $ | 1,038 | | $ | (173 | ) | $ | 1,098 | |
Total cash costs on a co-product basis: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total cash costs per ounce of gold | | $ | 406 | | $ | 788 | | $ | 407 | | $ | 742 | |
Total cash costs per ounce of silver | | $ | 8.11 | | $ | 12.78 | | $ | 8.15 | | $ | 13.53 | |
Total cash costs per pound of lead | | $ | 0.70 | | $ | 0.36 | | $ | 0.67 | | $ | 0.60 | |
Total cash costs per pound of zinc | | $ | 1.05 | | $ | 2.43 | | $ | 1.03 | | $ | 1.72 | |
Average metal prices: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gold - London bullion mkt. ($/ounce) | | $ | 667 | | $ | 628 | | $ | 662 | | $ | 591 | |
Silver - London bullion mkt. ($/ounce) | | $ | 13.34 | | $ | 11.58 | | $ | 13.26 | | $ | 10.98 | |
Lead - London Metal Exchange ($/pound) | | $ | 0.98 | | $ | 0.44 | | $ | 0.90 | | $ | 0.50 | |
Zinc - London Metal Exchange ($/pound) | | $ | 1.66 | | $ | 1.52 | | $ | 1.62 | | $ | 1.27 | |
RECONCILIATION OF CASH OPERATING AND TOTAL PRODUCTION COSTS PER OUNCE
| | Three months ended June 30, | | Six months ended June 30, | |
($ in thousands, except per ounce of gold data) | | 2007 (1) | | 2006 (2) | | 2007 (1)(3) | | 2006 (2) | |
Gold ounces sold | | | 5,483 | | | 1,165 | | | 6,644 | | | 4,378 | |
Direct operating costs | | $ | 7,932 | | $ | 3,587 | | $ | 9,748 | | $ | 10,745 | |
Less: Mining taxes, royalty expenses | | | 351 | | | 134 | | | 436 | | | 270 | |
By-product credits | | | 9,234 | | | 2,728 | | | 11,363 | | | 6,841 | |
Cash operating cost | | | (1,653 | ) | | 725 | | | (2,051 | ) | | 3,634 | |
Cash operating cost per ounce of gold | | $ | (301 | ) | $ | 623 | | $ | (309 | ) | $ | 830 | |
Cash operating costs | | | (1,653 | ) | | 725 | | | (2,051 | ) | | 3,634 | |
Add: Mining taxes, royalty expenses | | | 351 | | | 134 | | | 436 | | | 271 | |
Total cash costs | | | (1,302 | ) | | 859 | | | (1,615 | ) | | 3,905 | |
Total cash cost per ounce of gold | | $ | (237 | ) | $ | 737 | | $ | (243 | ) | $ | 892 | |
Total cash costs | | | (1,302 | ) | | 859 | | | (1,615 | ) | | 3,905 | |
Add: Depreciation & amortization | | | 355 | | | 351 | | | 466 | | | 901 | |
Total production costs | | | (947 | ) | | 1,210 | | | (1,149 | ) | | 4,806 | |
Total production cost per ounce of gold | | $ | (173 | ) | $ | 1,038 | | $ | (173 | ) | $ | 1,098 | |
| (1) | Effective December 31, 2006, the Mine is a 50/50 joint venture; therefore, metal sales, revenue and costs shown in the tables above represent Apollo’s 50% share of the joint venture. |
| (2) | The results shown for the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 reflect Apollo’s 100% ownership of the Mine during that period. Additionally, the mill at the Mine was shut down on May 12, 2006. Up until that point the Mine was milling low grade stockpiled ore. |
| (3) | Metal sales, revenue and costs for the first six months of 2007 only includes the four months of March through June as milling was restarted on March 1, 2007 after being shut down since May 12, 2006. |
MATERIAL CHANGES IN RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended June 30, 2007 Compared to the Three Months Ended June 30, 2006
Revenue from the Sale of Minerals.
Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2007 increased 250% to $12.8 million from $3.7 million for the same period in 2006. The increase in revenue is due to milling of higher grade ores, higher metal prices in 2007 and the fact that the mill was shut down from May 12, 2006 to March 1, 2007. These factors were partially offset because, effective December 31, 2006, the Mine is a 50/50 joint venture, and therefore Apollo’s share of the revenue is 50%.
Operating Expenses.
Direct Operating Costs. Direct operating costs, which include mining costs, processing costs and smelting and refining charges, for the three months ended June 30, 2007 increased 121% to $7.9 million from $3.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006. The increase in costs is a result of the resumption of production on March 1, 2007 after being shut down since May 2006. Also, effective December 31, 2006, the Mine is a 50/50 joint venture, and therefore Apollo’s share of the direct operating costs is 50%.
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization expenses were $0.4 million and $0.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Effective December 31, 2006, the Mine is a 50/50 joint venture, and therefore Apollo’s share of the Mine’s depreciation is 50%. This reduction in Apollo’s share of the Mine’s depreciation in 2007 is offset by the decrease in depreciation in 2006 which resulted from the mill being shut down on May 12, 2006.
General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses were $0.9 million and $1.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The decrease is a result of receiving a management fee in 2007 of $0.2 million for being the operator of the Montana Tunnels joint venture and lower corporate overhead costs.
Accretion Expense - Accrued Site Closure Costs. Accrued accretion expense was $0.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007 compared to $0.2 million for the same period in 2006. Effective December 31, 2006, the Mine is a 50/50 joint venture, and therefore Apollo’s share of the Mine’s accretion expense is 50%.
Amortization of Deferred Gain. Amortization of the deferred gain, relating to the transfer of assets and liabilities to the Montana Tunnels joint venture, was $0.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and nil for the three months ended June 30, 2006.
Exploration and Business Development Expense. Expenses for exploration and development, consisting of exploration related expenses at our Huizopa Project, totaled $0.2 million and $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Total Operating Expenses. As a result of these expense components, our total operating expenses increased 60% to $9.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007, from $5.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006.
Other Income (Expenses).
Interest Income and Interest Expense. We realized interest income of $0.2 million and incurred interest expense of $1.4 million during the three months ended June 30, 2007 compared to $0.1 million in interest income and $0.6 million in interest expense during the three months ended June 30, 2006. The increase in interest expense is due to an increase in accretion expense of $0.7 million, mostly related to the Series 2007-A convertible debenture issued in February 2007, and interest of $0.2 million related to the Montana Tunnels joint venture agreement.
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations.
As a result of the foregoing, we recorded income from continuing operations of $2.4 million, or $0.02 per share, for the three months ended June 30, 2007, as compared to a loss of $2.6 million, or $0.02 per share, for the three months ended June 30, 2006.
Net Income (Loss).
For the three months ended June 30, 2007, we recorded net income of $2.4 million, or $0.02 per share, as compared to a net loss of $2.6 million, or $0.02 per share, for the three months ended June 30, 2006. We recorded no income tax expense for the period since any taxable income will be offset by a recovery of prior tax losses.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 Compared to the Six Months Ended June 30, 2006
Revenue from the Sale of Minerals.
Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2007 increased 60% to $15.7 million from $9.8 million for the same period in 2006. The increase in revenue is due to milling higher grade ores, higher metal prices in 2007 and the fact that the mill was shut down on May 12, 2006. These factors were partially offset because milling resumed March 1, 2007 and, effective December 31, 2006, the Mine is a 50/50 joint venture, and therefore Apollo’s share of the revenue is 50%.
Operating Expenses.
Direct Operating Costs. Direct operating costs, which includes mining costs, processing costs and smelting and refining charges, for the six months ended June 30, 2007 increased 2% to $11.0 million from $10.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006. The increase in costs is a result of the resumption of production on March 1, 2007 after being shut down since May 2006. Also, effective December 31, 2006, the Mine is a 50/50 joint venture, and therefore Apollo’s share of the direct operating costs is 50%.
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization expenses were $0.6 million and $1.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Effective December 31, 2006, the Mine is a 50/50 joint venture, and therefore Apollo’s share of the Mine’s depreciation is 50%.
General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses were $2.0 million and $2.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The decrease is a result of receiving a management fee in 2007 of $0.3 million for being the operator of the Montana Tunnels joint venture and lower overhead costs.
Accretion Expense - Accrued Site Closure Costs. Accrued accretion expense was $0.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 compared to $0.5 million for the same period in 2006. Effective December 31, 2006, the Mine is a 50/50 joint venture, and therefore Apollo’s share of the Mine’s accretion expense is 50%.
Amortization of Deferred Gain. Amortization of the deferred gain, relating to the transfer of assets and liabilities to the Montana Tunnels joint venture, was $0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and nil for the six months ended June 30, 2006.
Exploration and Business Development Expense. Expenses for exploration and development, consisting of exploration related expenses at our exploration properties, totaled $1.7 million and $0.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The increase in exploration expenses is mainly due to increased activity at the Huizopa property.
Total Operating Expenses. As a result of these expense components, our total operating expenses decreased to $15.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007, from $15.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006.
Other Income (Expenses).
Interest Income and Interest Expense. We realized interest income of $0.3 million and incurred interest expense of $2.6 million during the six months ended June 30, 2007 compared to $0.2 million in interest income and $1.2 million in interest expense during the six months ended June 30, 2006. The increase in interest expense is due to an increase in accretion expense of $1.0 million, mostly related to the Series 2007-A convertible debenture issued in February 2007, and interest of $0.4 million related to the Montana Tunnels joint venture agreement.
Financing Costs. Financing costs of $0.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 were in connection with the convertible debentures issued in February 2007.
Loss from Continuing Operations.
As a result of the foregoing, we incurred a loss from continuing operations of $2.2 million, or $0.02 per share, for the six months ended June 30, 2007, as compared to a loss of $6.5 million, or $0.06 per share, for the six months ended June 30, 2006.
Loss from Discontinued Operations.
For the six months ended June 30, 2007, loss from discontinued operations was nil, compared to a loss of $0.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006.
Net Loss.
For the six months ended June 30, 2007, we incurred a net loss of $2.2 million, or $0.02 per share, as compared to a net loss of $6.8 million, or $0.06 per share, for the six months ended June 30, 2006.
MATERIAL CHANGES IN LIQUIDITY
To date, we have funded our operations primarily through issuances of debt and equity securities, joint venture contributions from our Montana Tunnels joint venture partner and now, during the second quarter 2007, from our share of the cash flow from the Montana Tunnels joint venture. At June 30, 2007, we had cash of $7.1 million, compared to cash of $4.5 million at December 31, 2006. The increase in cash since December 31, 2006 is the result of operating cash inflows of $1.1 million and financing cash inflows of $9.8 million, offset by investing cash outflows of $8.3 million.
During the six months ended June 30, 2007, investing activities used $8.3 million. Capitalized deferred stripping costs at the Montana Tunnels mine were $3.7 million. Capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment of $3.7 million include $1.5 million for the further development of the Black Fox Project and $1.9 million for land payments at our Huizopa Project. Investing activities include $0.9 million for the funding of the Montana Tunnels reclamation liability.
During the six months ended June 30, 2007, financing activities provided $9.8 million in cash. On February 23, 2007, we completed a private placement of $8.6 million unsecured convertible debentures (“2007 Debentures”) which had 17.2 million share purchase warrants attached. The 2007 Debentures are convertible into common shares at $0.50 per common share until maturity on February 23, 2009 and bear interest at 12% in the first year and 18% in the second year. The share purchase warrants are exercisable for two years at an exercise price of $0.50 per common share. Additionally, we borrowed $1.25 million from Teck Cominco (our 50% share) through an interest free, short-term note. Payments of notes payable accounted for a cash outflow of $1.5 million, of which $1.1 million was repayment of the Teck Cominco note.
We estimate that with our June 30, 2007 cash balance of $7.1 million and our share of the projected cash flows from the joint ventured Montana Tunnels mine, we will have sufficient funds to finance the current 2007 work programs of $3.0 million at Black Fox and $2.0 million for exploration at Huizopa, as well as corporate overhead. However, we will continue to explore financing opportunities to further develop the Black Fox Project and expand our exploration program at the Huizopa Project, which may include Canadian flow-through financing for use 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 metals. Because of the significant impact that changes in the prices of gold and zinc 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.
MATERIAL CHANGES IN CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
During the three months ended June 30, 2007, we issued a note payable for property, plant and equipment at our Montana Tunnels mine for $0.6 million (Apollo’s 50% portion is $0.3 million), which is payable in monthly installments over three years.
MATERIAL CHANGES IN OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
None.
ENVIRONMENTAL
The Company’s current environmental liabilities are at Montana Tunnels and Black Fox. As of June 30, 2007, we have accrued $7.4 million related to reclamation, an increase of $0.3 million from December 31, 2006. These liabilities are covered by a combination of surety bonds, restricted cash and property totaling $18.7 million at June 30, 2007. We have accrued the present value of management’s estimate of the liability as of June 30, 2007.
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 income or loss and net income or loss per share. For a detailed explanation see Note 12 of our interim financial statements.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND POLICIES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles 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.
For a discussion of critical accounting policies, please refer to those disclosed in our 10-K filing for the year ended December 31, 2006 and to the changes in accounting policies described below.
CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a) At June 30, 2007, the Company has ore stockpiles which are included in Inventories. Ore stockpiles represent ore that has been mined and is available for further processing. Work-in-process inventories, including ore stockpiles, are valued at the lower of average production cost and net realizable value, after a reasonable allowance for further processing and sales costs.
b) On March 2, 2006, the Emerging Issues Committee issued EIC-160, Stripping Costs Incurred in the Production Phase of a Mining Operation, which requires stripping costs that represent a betterment to the mineral property to be capitalized and amortized in a rational and systematic manner over the reserves that directly benefit from the specific stripping activity. The Company adopted EIC-160 as of January 1, 2007 on a prospective basis. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, the Company capitalized $1.5 million and $3.7 million, respectively, in deferred stripping costs and recorded amortization thereon in the amount of $0.6 million and $0.7 million, respectively. Deferred stripping costs are amortized using the units-of-production method over the expected life of the operation based on the estimated recoverable gold equivalent ounces.
c) Effective January 1, 2007, the Company adopted CICA Handbook Section 1530, Comprehensive Income, CICA Handbook Section 3855, Financial Instruments - Recognition and Measurement, CICA Handbook Section 3865, Hedges, and CICA Handbook Section 3251, Equity. These new Handbook Sections provide comprehensive requirements for the recognition and measurement of financial instruments, transaction costs incurred on financial instruments, as well as standards on when and how hedge accounting may be applied. CICA Handbook Section 1530 also introduces a new component of equity referred to as comprehensive income. The Company has adopted these standards prospectively.
In accordance with this new standard, the Company now classifies all financial instruments as either held-to-maturity, available-for-sale, held-for-trading, loans and receivables, or other financial liabilities. Financial assets held to maturity, loans and receivables and financial liabilities other than those held for trading, are measured at amortized cost. Available-for-sale instruments are measured at fair value with unrealized gains and losses recognized in other comprehensive income. Instruments classified as held for trading are measured at fair value with unrealized gains and losses recognized in the statement of operations. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.
Upon adoption of this new standard, the Company has designated its cash and cash equivalents as held-for-trading, which are measured at fair value. Accounts receivable and other are classified as loans and receivables, which are measured at amortized cost. Restricted certificates of deposit are classified as held-to-maturity, and are measured at amortized cost. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities, property and mining taxes payable, convertible debentures, notes payable, and accrued site closure costs are classified as other liabilities, which are measured at amortized cost.
Under CICA Handbook Section 3855, the Company adopted a policy to expense debt financing costs when they are incurred and as a result the Company recorded a non-cash adjustment to increase opening deficit by $0.3 million to eliminate the opening balance of deferred financing costs that were capitalized and amortized under the Company’s previous accounting policy.
Comprehensive income is the change in shareholders’ equity during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. The adoption of CICA Handbook Section 1530 had no impact on the Company.
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, commodity price fluctuations and equity price risk.
Interest Rate Risk
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. Our restricted certificates of deposit are invested in long-term debt instruments of the United States and Canadian governments and their agencies on a fixed 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 2007, a one percent change in interest rates would not materially impact our annual 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 prices of gold and zinc. Gold and zinc 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 zinc 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 prices of gold and zinc have 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 and zinc 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 and zinc 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.
Equity Price Risk
We have in the past and may in the future seek to acquire additional funding by sale of common shares or other securities convertible into, or exercisable for common shares. Movements in the price of our common shares have been volatile in the past and may be volatile in the future. As a result, there is a risk that we may not be able to sell common shares or such equity-related securities at an acceptable price should the need for funding arise.
ITEM 4. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES |
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures are our controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file under the Securities Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal 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 and with the participation 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, 2006. 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 believes this material weakness still exists.
Also, 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 ceased production operations, 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 and as of December 31, 2006 our management believes the change in controls is significant enough to be reported as a material weakness. In an effort to address this material weakness, staffing additions were made in 2007 and staffing requirements and other changes in control are being evaluated.
We intend to continue to monitor our internal controls and we will continue to take steps to implement improvements or enhancements.
Changes in Internal Control
We made accounting staffing additions and redesigned some of our controls and procedures during the quarter ended June 30, 2007 at the corporate office and at the Montana Tunnels mine to increase segregation of duties and improve internal control over financial reporting. We are currently evaluating the effect of these changes on our internal control over financial reporting.
PART IIOTHER INFORMATION
In May 2006, a purported class action lawsuit was filed in U.S. Federal 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 the resolution of this matter will not have a material impact on our financial statements.
Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 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.
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 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Apollo Gold Corporation was held on May 16, 2007. The matters voted upon and passed at the meeting were (i) the election of the directors listed below, (ii) the ratification of the re-appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Corporation’s independent auditors to hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders, (iii) the ratification of the adoption of the Corporation’s shareholder rights plan and (iv) the approval of certain amendments to the Company’s stock option plan.
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.
The board of directors recommended the re-appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP, Chartered Accountants, of Vancouver, British Columbia, the independent auditors of the Company since 2002, as the auditors of the Corporation to hold office until the close of the next annual meeting of the shareholders. The shareholders voted in favor of this recommendation.
The shareholders voted in favor of a resolution to approve, ratify and confirm the adoption of the shareholder rights plan agreement (the “Rights Plan”) dated as of January 17, 2007 between the Corporation and CIBC Mellon Trust Company. The Rights Plan was adopted to ensure the fair treatment of shareholders in connection with any take-over bid for Common Shares of the Corporation.
The shareholders voted in favor of the amended Stock Option Plan. Added to the Stock Option Plan was an amendment provision which sets out those circumstances where the board of directors may not, without the approval of the holder’s of the Corporation’s common shares, make amendments to the Stock Option Plan.
The results of the voting on those matters are outlined in the following table:
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| | | | Votes Against/ | | Votes | | Non- | |
Proposal | | Votes for | | Withheld | | Abstained | | Votes | |
(i) Election of Management’s Slate of Directors: | | | | | | | | | |
Charles E. Stott | | | 101,564,808 | | | 3,884,866 | | | — | | | — | |
R. David Russell | | | 101,514,311 | | | 3,935,363 | | | — | | | — | |
W.S. (Steve) Vaughan | | | 101,526,222 | | | 3,923,452 | | | — | | | — | |
G. Michael Hobart | | | 101,351,870 | | | 4,098,114 | | | — | | | — | |
Robert W. Babensee | | | 101,509,119 | | | 3,940,555 | | | — | | | — | |
Marvin K. Kaiser | | | 101,323,556 | | | 4,126,118 | | | — | | | — | |
David W. Peat | | | 101,333,741 | | | 4,115,933 | | | — | | | — | |
(ii) Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP | | | 101,945,851 | | | 3,500,801 | | | — | | | — | |
(iii) Approval of Shareholder Rights Plan | | | 46,100,181 | | | 21,730,849 | | | — | | | — | |
(iv) Approval of Stock Option Plan, as amended | | | 41,697,591 | | | 26,133,529 | | | — | | | — | |
(1) | | Based on the records of the Company’s scrutineer for the meeting, this number may include votes abstained and/or broker non-votes. |
None.
Exhibit No. | | Title of Exhibit |
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31.1 | | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act |
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31.2 | | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act |
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32.1 | | Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act |
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.
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| | APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION |
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Date: August 14, 2007 | | /s/ R. DAVID RUSSELL |
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R. David Russell, President and |
| Chief Executive Officer |
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Date: August 14, 2007 | | /s/ MELVYN WILLIAMS |
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| Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President Finance and Corporate Development |
Index to Exhibits
Exhibit No. | | Title of Exhibit |
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31.1 | | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act |
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31.2 | | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act |
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32.1 | | Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act |