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NOTE 4. INVESTMENTS
 9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2015
Schedule of Investments [Abstract]  
NOTE 4. INVESTMENTS
    At August 31, 2015  
    Cost     Unrealized     Fair Value  
    Basis     Gain     Loss     Basis  
Current:                        
Term deposits   $ 85,000     $ —     $ —     $ 85,000  
                                 
Long-term:                                
Marketable equity securities   $ 465     $ 57     $ (60 )   $ 462  
       
    At November 30, 2014  
    Cost     Unrealized     Fair Value  
    Basis     Gain     Loss     Basis  
Current:                                
Term deposits   $ 95,000     $ —     $ —     $ 95,000  
                                 
Long-term:                                
Marketable equity securities   $ 990     $ 139     $ (228 )   $ 901  

 

Term deposits are held at two Chartered Canadian banks with original maturities of 12 months or less. Marketable equity securities include available-for-sale investments in mineral exploration companies. During the second quarter of 2015, the Company recognized impairments for other-than-temporary declines in value of $426 for marketable equity securities. At August 31, 2015, all unrealized losses were in a continuous loss position for less than 12 months.