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Mining Properties (Details Textual) oz in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) oz
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Maximum ore reserves payable under contract | 20.0
Cumulative Ounces of Silver Received by the Subsidiary | 6.0
Current Ore Reserve payable Ounces Based on Current Metallurgical Recovery and Current Smelter Contract Terms | 1.4
Noncontrolling Interest in Joint Ventures | $ | $ 0.20
McEwen Mining Inc, El Gallo, Magistral Mine [Member] |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Net smelter return paid (as a percent) | 3.50%
Dynasty Metals and Mining, Inc Zaruma Mine [Member] |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Net smelter return paid (as a percent) | 1.50%
Cerro Bayo Mine [Member] |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Net smelter return paid (as a percent) | 2.00%
NEW ZEALAND |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Net smelter return paid (as a percent) | 2.50%
Due from Joint Ventures | $ | $ 0.80

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