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Note 4 - Environmental and Reclamation Activities (Details) - Accrued Reclamation and Closure Cost Liability Activity (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Oct. 31, 2013 | Oct. 31, 2012
Accrued Reclamation and Closure Cost Liability Activity [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Balance at | $ 113,215 | $ 153,811 | $ 318,797 | $ 105,200 | $ 113,200
Accruals for estimated costs | 2,250 | 4,325 | 7,869 |  |
Liability addition due to acquisition of the Casa Berardi unit | 7,998 |  |  |  |
Revision of estimated cash flows due to changes in reclamation plans |  | (3,738) |  |  |
Payment of reclamation obligations | (18,272) | (41,183) | (172,855) |  |
Balance at | $ 105,191 | $ 113,215 | $ 153,811 | $ 105,200 | $ 113,200

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