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Note 15 - Acquisitions - Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Mines Management [Member] |  |  |
Sales of products | $ 645,957 | $ 443,567 |
Net income (loss) | 68,778 | (89,806) |
Income (loss) applicable to common shareholders | $ 68,226 | $ (90,357) |
Basic and diluted income (loss) per common share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.17 | $ (0.24) |
Revett Mining Company, Inc. [Member] |  |  |
Sales of products |  | $ 445,703 | $ 500,787
Net income (loss) |  | (89,118) | (44,099)
Income (loss) applicable to common shareholders |  | $ (89,670) | $ (44,651)
Basic and diluted income (loss) per common share (in dollars per share) |  | $ (0.24) | $ (0.12)

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