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Fair Value Measurements (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Palmarejo Royalty Obligation [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | $ 21,912 | $ 40,338
Revaluation | (3,101) | 2,001
Settlements | (13,854) | (20,427)
Balance at the end of the period | 4,957 | 21,912
Rochester Royalty Obligation [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 15,370 | 21,630
Revaluation | (818) | (3,653)
Settlements | (4,959) | (2,607)
Balance at the end of the period | 9,593 | 15,370
Available-for-sale Securities [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 1,379 |
Revaluation | (983) |
Settlements | (386) |
Balance at the end of the period | $ 10 | $ 1,379

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