Quarterly report pursuant to sections 13 or 15(d)

INVESTMENT IN AL MASANE AL KOBRA MINING COMPANY (AMAK)

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INVESTMENT IN AL MASANE AL KOBRA MINING COMPANY (AMAK)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
INVESTMENT IN AL MASANE AL KOBRA MINING COMPANY AMAK [Abstract]  
INVESTMENT IN AL MASANE AL KOBRA MINING COMPANY AMAK
13. INVESTMENT IN AL MASANE AL KOBRA MINING COMPANY ("AMAK")

As of March 31, 2012, and December 31, 2011, the Company had a non-controlling equity interest of approximately $30.9 million. This investment is accounted for under the cost method. There were no events or changes in circumstances that may have an adverse effect on the fair value of our investment in AMAK at March 31, 2012.  See the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, for additional information.