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Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
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Mar. 31, 2015
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Dec. 31, 2014
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| Current assets | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents (note 4) | $ 2,182us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | $ 3,104us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue |
| Accounts receivable (note 5) | 13us-gaap_ReceivablesNetCurrent | 28us-gaap_ReceivablesNetCurrent |
| Inventory (note 6) | 4,703us-gaap_InventoryNet | 5,168us-gaap_InventoryNet |
| Current deferred financing costs (note 12) | 191us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsCurrentNet | 190us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsCurrentNet |
| Prepaid expenses | 1,095us-gaap_PrepaidExpenseCurrent | 856us-gaap_PrepaidExpenseCurrent |
| Assets, Current, Total | 8,184us-gaap_AssetsCurrent | 9,346us-gaap_AssetsCurrent |
| Restricted cash (note 7) | 7,556us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsNoncurrent | 7,556us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsNoncurrent |
| Mineral properties (note 8) | 51,455us-gaap_MineralPropertiesNet | 52,750us-gaap_MineralPropertiesNet |
| Capital assets (note 9) | 32,451us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet | 32,993us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet |
| Equity investment (note 10) | 1,089us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestments | 1,090us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestments |
| Deferred financing costs (note 12) | 668us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNoncurrentNet | 716us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNoncurrentNet |
| Assets, Noncurrent, Total | 93,219us-gaap_AssetsNoncurrent | 95,105us-gaap_AssetsNoncurrent |
| Assets, Total | 101,403us-gaap_Assets | 104,451us-gaap_Assets |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (note 11) | 4,799us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent | 4,532us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent |
| Current portion of notes payable (note 12) | 10,934us-gaap_LongTermDebtCurrent | 7,374us-gaap_LongTermDebtCurrent |
| Reclamation obligations | 85us-gaap_AccruedReclamationCostsCurrent | 85us-gaap_AccruedReclamationCostsCurrent |
| Liabilities, Current, Total | 15,818us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrent | 11,991us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrent |
| Notes payable (note 12) | 27,812us-gaap_LongTermDebtNoncurrent | 33,193us-gaap_LongTermDebtNoncurrent |
| Deferred income tax liability (note 13) | 3,345us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilities | 3,345us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilities |
| Asset retirement obligations (note 14) | 23,571us-gaap_AssetRetirementObligationsNoncurrent | 23,445us-gaap_AssetRetirementObligationsNoncurrent |
| Other liabilities - warrants (note 15) | 423us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent | 376us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent |
| Liabilities, Noncurrent, Total | 55,151us-gaap_LiabilitiesNoncurrent | 60,359us-gaap_LiabilitiesNoncurrent |
| Liabilities | 70,969us-gaap_Liabilities | 72,350us-gaap_Liabilities |
| Share Capital | ||
| Class A preferred shares, without par value, unlimited shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding | ||
| Common shares, without par value, unlimited shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding: 130,048,326 at March 31, 2015 and 129,365,076 at December 31, 2014 | 168,749us-gaap_CommonStockValue | 168,118us-gaap_CommonStockValue |
| Warrants | 4,175us-gaap_WarrantsAndRightsOutstanding | 4,175us-gaap_WarrantsAndRightsOutstanding |
| Contributed surplus | 14,050us-gaap_OtherAdditionalCapital | 14,250us-gaap_OtherAdditionalCapital |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 3,363us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax | 3,337us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax |
| Deficit | (159,903)us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit | (157,779)us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit |
| Stockholders'Equity Attributable to Parent, Total | 30,434us-gaap_StockholdersEquity | 32,101us-gaap_StockholdersEquity |
| Liabilities and Equity, Total | $ 101,403us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity | $ 104,451us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity |
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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and due within one year (or the operating cycle, if longer), including liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received, taxes, interest, rent and utilities, accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Current portion of reclamation reserve to restore a mining or drilling site to the condition agreed upon within the mining or drilling contract. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Noncurrent portion of the carrying amount of a liability for an asset retirement obligation. An asset retirement obligation is a legal obligation associated with the disposal or retirement of a tangible long-lived asset that results from the acquisition, construction or development, or the normal operations of a long-lived asset, except for certain obligations of lessees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold, or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold or consumed after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable common stock (or common stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable common shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net amount of current deferred finance costs capitalized at the end of the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net amount of long-term deferred finance costs capitalized at the end of the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents the carrying amount on the entity's balance sheet of its investment in common stock of an equity method investee. This is not an indicator of the fair value of the investment, rather it is the initial cost adjusted for the entity's share of earnings and losses of the investee, adjusted for any distributions (dividends) and other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities that are recognized. Liabilities are probable future sacrifices of economic benefits arising from present obligations of an entity to transfer assets or provide services to other entities in the future. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of liabilities and equity items, including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of obligation due after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of long-term debt, after unamortized discount or premium, scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, excluding amounts to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer (current maturities). Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Mineral properties, net of adjustments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Additional paid-in capital or capital from other sources not otherwise defined. Use this element if the registrant wishes to distinguish between Additional paid-in capital from Other Additional Capital. The following adjustments are some examples of Other Additional Capital: recording the issuance of debt issued with a beneficial conversion feature, the issuance of convertible debt at a substantial premium, certain tax consequences of equity instruments awarded to employees, and accounting for certain expenses and liabilities paid for by the principal shareholder. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable preferred shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of asset related to consideration paid in advance for costs that provide economic benefits within a future period of one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total amount due to the entity within one year of the balance sheet date (or one operating cycle, if longer) from outside sources, including trade accounts receivable, notes and loans receivable, as well as any other types of receivables, net of allowances established for the purpose of reducing such receivables to an amount that approximates their net realizable value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Cash and equivalents whose use in whole or in part is restricted for the long-term, generally by contractual agreements or regulatory requirements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value of outstanding derivative securities that permit the holder the right to purchase securities (usually equity) from the issuer at a specified price. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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