BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS OF THE COMPANY (Details) |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| AMAK [Member] | |
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| Percentage of ownership | 35.00% |
| Pioche Ely Valley Mines, Inc. ("PEVM") [Member] | |
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | |
| Percentage of ownership | 55.00% |
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