EXHIBIT 23.1


INDEPENDENT  AUDITORS'  CONSENT



We  consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (No.
333-113889)  on Form S-8 of Apollo Gold Corporation of our report dated March 5,
2004,  appearing  in  this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Apollo Gold Corporation
for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2003.



/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP


March  30,  2004
Vancouver,  British  Columbia