Mineral Properties - rollforward (Details) $ in Thousands |
9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2016
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Balance at beginning of period | $ 50,610 |
Increase in reclamation costs | 150 |
Write-of of mineral properties (note 7) | (62) |
Amortization | (2,226) |
Balance at end of period | 48,472 |
Lost Creek Property | |
Balance at beginning of period | 16,662 |
Increase in reclamation costs | 338 |
Amortization | (2,226) |
Balance at end of period | 14,774 |
Other Us Properties [Member] | |
Balance at beginning of period | 13,210 |
Write-of of mineral properties (note 7) | (62) |
Balance at end of period | 13,148 |
Path Finder Mines [Member] | |
Balance at beginning of period | 20,738 |
Increase in reclamation costs | (188) |
Balance at end of period | $ 20,550 |
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- Definition The assumption amount in estimated asset reclamation obligation. No definition available.
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- Definition The aggregate amount of recurring noncash expense charged against earnings in the period to allocate the cost of assets over their estimated remaining economic lives. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Mineral properties, net of adjustments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The amount of other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses on equity securities, OTTI related to credit losses on debt securities, and OTTI losses on debt securities when the entity intends to sell the securities or it is more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the securities before recovery of its amortized cost basis. Additionally, this item includes OTTI losses recognized during the period on investments accounted for under the cost method of accounting. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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