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Mineral Properties - rollforward (Details)

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Mineral Properties - rollforward (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Balance at beginning of period $ 47,029  
Acquisition costs 10  
Increase in reclamation costs 448  
Change in estimated reclamation costs (Note 13) 448 $ (534)
Amortization (2,216)  
Balance at end of period 45,271 47,029
Lost Creek Property    
Balance at beginning of period 14,016  
Increase in reclamation costs 613  
Amortization (2,216)  
Balance at end of period 12,413 14,016
Path Finder Mines [Member]    
Balance at beginning of period 19,866  
Increase in reclamation costs (165)  
Balance at end of period 19,701 19,866
Other U.S. Properties [Member]    
Balance at beginning of period 13,147  
Acquisition costs 10  
Balance at end of period $ 13,157 $ 13,147