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  <element name="IssueDateOfWarrants" id="apxc_IssueDateOfWarrants" type="xbrli:stringItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
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  <element name="IssuedOnOctoberTwentyTwoTwoThousandAndTwentyFiveMember" id="apxc_IssuedOnOctoberTwentyTwoTwoThousandAndTwentyFiveMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="IssuedOnSeptemberTwoThousandAndTwentyFourMember" id="apxc_IssuedOnSeptemberTwoThousandAndTwentyFourMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
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  <element name="JonessLangMember" id="apxc_JonessLangMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="KaibenGeologicalLtdMember" id="apxc_KaibenGeologicalLtdMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="KeyManagementPersonnelCompensationAdministrativeFees" id="apxc_KeyManagementPersonnelCompensationAdministrativeFees" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="KeyManagementPersonnelCompensationAdvertisingAndPromotion" id="apxc_KeyManagementPersonnelCompensationAdvertisingAndPromotion" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
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  <element name="KeyManagementPersonnelCompensationExplorationAndEvaluationAssetExpenditures" id="apxc_KeyManagementPersonnelCompensationExplorationAndEvaluationAssetExpenditures" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
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  <element name="KeyManagementPersonnelCompensationGeologicalAndConsultingFees" id="apxc_KeyManagementPersonnelCompensationGeologicalAndConsultingFees" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
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  <element name="LacLeMoynePropertyAgreementMember" id="apxc_LacLeMoynePropertyAgreementMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="LandownerNetSmelterReturnRoyaltyPercentage" id="apxc_LandownerNetSmelterReturnRoyaltyPercentage" type="dtr-types:percentItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="LeaseInterestPayments" id="apxc_LeaseInterestPayments" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="LeasePrincipalPayments" id="apxc_LeasePrincipalPayments" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="LegalFeesExpense" id="apxc_LegalFeesExpense" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="LevelThreeOfFairValueHierarchyMember" id="apxc_LevelThreeOfFairValueHierarchyMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="LiabilityAndIncomeTaxEffectOnFlowThroughSharesAxis" id="apxc_LiabilityAndIncomeTaxEffectOnFlowThroughSharesAxis" type="xbrli:stringItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrldt:dimensionItem" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="LiabilityAndIncomeTaxEffectOnFlowThroughSharesDomain" id="apxc_LiabilityAndIncomeTaxEffectOnFlowThroughSharesDomain" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="LiabilityForFlowThroughShares" id="apxc_LiabilityForFlowThroughShares" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="LiabilityIncurredOnFlowThroughSharesIssued" id="apxc_LiabilityIncurredOnFlowThroughSharesIssued" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="LossBeforeIncomeTaxes" id="apxc_LossBeforeIncomeTaxes" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="ManagementServicesAgreementMember" id="apxc_ManagementServicesAgreementMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="MarketableSecurity" id="apxc_MarketableSecurity" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="MaximumPercentageOfDifferenceBetweenStockOptionExercisePriceAndStockPrice" id="apxc_MaximumPercentageOfDifferenceBetweenStockOptionExercisePriceAndStockPrice" type="dtr-types:percentItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="MayTwoZeroTwoOneAtmAgreementMember" id="apxc_MayTwoZeroTwoOneAtmAgreementMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="MineralClaimAcquisitionCashConsideration" id="apxc_MineralClaimAcquisitionCashConsideration" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="MiningTaxCredits" id="apxc_MiningTaxCredits" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="MiningTaxCreditsRelatedToExplorationAndEvaluationAssets" id="apxc_MiningTaxCreditsRelatedToExplorationAndEvaluationAssets" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="MonthlyServicesReceivedRelatedPartyTransactions" id="apxc_MonthlyServicesReceivedRelatedPartyTransactions" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="NathanSteinkeMember" id="apxc_NathanSteinkeMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="NatureAndContinuationOfOperationsAbstract" id="apxc_NatureAndContinuationOfOperationsAbstract" type="xbrli:stringItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
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  <element name="NetFinancialAssetsLiabilitiesDenominatedInUnitedStatesDollar" id="apxc_NetFinancialAssetsLiabilitiesDenominatedInUnitedStatesDollar" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="NetSmelterReturnRoyaltyRate" id="apxc_NetSmelterReturnRoyaltyRate" type="dtr-types:percentItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="NetSmelterRoyalty" id="apxc_NetSmelterRoyalty" type="dtr-types:percentItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
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  <element name="NonBrokeredPrivatePlacementsMember" id="apxc_NonBrokeredPrivatePlacementsMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
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  <element name="NonCapitalLossCarryForward" id="apxc_NonCapitalLossCarryForward" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
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  <element name="NonCapitalLossesExpiryYearFiveMember" id="apxc_NonCapitalLossesExpiryYearFiveMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="NonCapitalLossesExpiryYearFourMember" id="apxc_NonCapitalLossesExpiryYearFourMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
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  <element name="NonCapitalLossesExpiryYearSevenMember" id="apxc_NonCapitalLossesExpiryYearSevenMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="NonCapitalLossesExpiryYearSixMember" id="apxc_NonCapitalLossesExpiryYearSixMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="NonCapitalLossesExpiryYearThreeMember" id="apxc_NonCapitalLossesExpiryYearThreeMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="NonCapitalLossesExpiryYearTwoMember" id="apxc_NonCapitalLossesExpiryYearTwoMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="NonCashShareIssuanceCost" id="apxc_NonCashShareIssuanceCost" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="NoncurrentMetalsContractLiability" id="apxc_NoncurrentMetalsContractLiability" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
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  <element name="NumberOfAdditionalSharesPayableIfNiobiumMineralizationIsIdentified" id="apxc_NumberOfAdditionalSharesPayableIfNiobiumMineralizationIsIdentified" type="xbrli:sharesItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="NumberOfAmericanDepositarySharesOffering" id="apxc_NumberOfAmericanDepositarySharesOffering" type="xbrli:sharesItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="NumberOfCommonSharePurchased" id="apxc_NumberOfCommonSharePurchased" type="xbrli:sharesItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="NumberOfCommonSharesHeldInEscrow" id="apxc_NumberOfCommonSharesHeldInEscrow" type="xbrli:sharesItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="NumberOfFindersWarrantsGranted" id="apxc_NumberOfFindersWarrantsGranted" type="xbrli:sharesItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="NumberOfIssuanceOfFlowThroughUnits" id="apxc_NumberOfIssuanceOfFlowThroughUnits" type="xbrli:sharesItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="NumberOfMineralClaims" id="apxc_NumberOfMineralClaims" type="xbrli:integerItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="NumberOfMineralClaimsStaked" id="apxc_NumberOfMineralClaimsStaked" type="xbrli:integerItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
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  <element name="NumberOfPlacementAgentWarrantsGranted" id="apxc_NumberOfPlacementAgentWarrantsGranted" type="xbrli:sharesItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="NumberOfRestrictedShareUnitsGranted" id="apxc_NumberOfRestrictedShareUnitsGranted" type="xbrli:sharesItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="NumberOfShareOptionsExercisablePeriod" id="apxc_NumberOfShareOptionsExercisablePeriod" type="xbrli:durationItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="NumberOfSharesHeldInInvestee" id="apxc_NumberOfSharesHeldInInvestee" type="xbrli:sharesItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="NumberOfSharesIssuedToEachVendor" id="apxc_NumberOfSharesIssuedToEachVendor" type="xbrli:sharesItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="NumberOfUnderwriterAmericanDepositarySharesWarrants" id="apxc_NumberOfUnderwriterAmericanDepositarySharesWarrants" type="xbrli:sharesItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="NumberOfUnitsIssued" id="apxc_NumberOfUnitsIssued" type="xbrli:sharesItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="OfficeTelephoneAndMiscellaneousExpense" id="apxc_OfficeTelephoneAndMiscellaneousExpense" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="OptionPercentageOfPropertyInterest" id="apxc_OptionPercentageOfPropertyInterest" type="dtr-types:percentItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
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  <element name="OtherLongTermLiabilities" id="apxc_OtherLongTermLiabilities" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
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  <element name="OwnershipInterestInProperty" id="apxc_OwnershipInterestInProperty" type="dtr-types:percentItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="PaymentOfPlacementAgentFees" id="apxc_PaymentOfPlacementAgentFees" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
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  <element name="PaymentsForExplorationAndEvaluationExpenditures" id="apxc_PaymentsForExplorationAndEvaluationExpenditures" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="PaymentsForInvestorRelationsCampaign" id="apxc_PaymentsForInvestorRelationsCampaign" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
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  <element name="PaymentsToQualifiedFinders" id="apxc_PaymentsToQualifiedFinders" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="PercentageOfCashReceivedOfGrossProceeds" id="apxc_PercentageOfCashReceivedOfGrossProceeds" type="dtr-types:percentItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="PercentageOfDepreciationOrAppreciationOfCurrency" id="apxc_PercentageOfDepreciationOrAppreciationOfCurrency" type="dtr-types:percentItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
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  <element name="PercentageOfTransactionBonusRates" id="apxc_PercentageOfTransactionBonusRates" type="dtr-types:percentItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="PercentageOfVestingDatesOfRestrictedShareUnitAmended" id="apxc_PercentageOfVestingDatesOfRestrictedShareUnitAmended" type="dtr-types:percentItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
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  <element name="PrepaidExpensesRelatedPartyTransactions" id="apxc_PrepaidExpensesRelatedPartyTransactions" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
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  <element name="RecoveryOnFlowThroughSharePremium" id="apxc_RecoveryOnFlowThroughSharePremium" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="ReportsAndOtherCostsForExplorationAndEvaluationAssets" id="apxc_ReportsAndOtherCostsForExplorationAndEvaluationAssets" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
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  <element name="RevaluationOfDeferredShareUnits" id="apxc_RevaluationOfDeferredShareUnits" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
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  <element name="RiftPropertyMember" id="apxc_RiftPropertyMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
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  <element name="SeanCharlandMember" id="apxc_SeanCharlandMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
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  <element name="SettlementOfFlowThroughShareLiabilityOnIncurredExpenses" id="apxc_SettlementOfFlowThroughShareLiabilityOnIncurredExpenses" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
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  <element name="ShareBasedPaymentExpenseIncludedInCostOfSales" id="apxc_ShareBasedPaymentExpenseIncludedInCostOfSales" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
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  <element name="ShareIssueCostsForWhichNoDeferredTaxAssetIsRecognised" id="apxc_ShareIssueCostsForWhichNoDeferredTaxAssetIsRecognised" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
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  <element name="SharesAsAcquisitionCostsExplorationForAndEvaluationOfMineralResources" id="apxc_SharesAsAcquisitionCostsExplorationForAndEvaluationOfMineralResources" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="SharesPendingIssuanceFromRetraction" id="apxc_SharesPendingIssuanceFromRetraction" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
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  <element name="SignificantAccountingPoliciesAbstract" id="apxc_SignificantAccountingPoliciesAbstract" type="xbrli:stringItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
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  <element name="StakingCostsForExplorationAndEvaluationAssets" id="apxc_StakingCostsForExplorationAndEvaluationAssets" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
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  <element name="StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueWarrantsIssued" id="apxc_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueWarrantsIssued" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
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  <element name="StockOptionsExpiryDateDomain" id="apxc_StockOptionsExpiryDateDomain" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
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  <element name="StockOptionsExpiryDateFiveMember" id="apxc_StockOptionsExpiryDateFiveMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="StockOptionsExpiryDateFourMember" id="apxc_StockOptionsExpiryDateFourMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
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  <element name="SuppliesAndRentalCostsForExplorationAndEvaluationAssets" id="apxc_SuppliesAndRentalCostsForExplorationAndEvaluationAssets" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
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  <element name="TaxEffectFlowThroughExpensesRenounced" id="apxc_TaxEffectFlowThroughExpensesRenounced" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="TaxEffectNetAdjustmentsForDeductibleAndNonDeductibleAmounts" id="apxc_TaxEffectNetAdjustmentsForDeductibleAndNonDeductibleAmounts" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
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  <element name="TravelAndTransportationCostForExplorationAndEvaluationOfMineralResources" id="apxc_TravelAndTransportationCostForExplorationAndEvaluationOfMineralResources" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
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  <element name="UnrealisedGainLossOnMarketableSecurities" id="apxc_UnrealisedGainLossOnMarketableSecurities" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
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