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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Other Commitments [Line Items]        
Asset retirement obligation   $ 17,033 $ 8,573 $ 5,683
White Mesa Mill        
Other Commitments [Line Items]        
Civil penalties $ 38      
Canyon Project        
Other Commitments [Line Items]        
Loss contingency, estimate of possible loss   23,120 12,980  
Asset retirement obligation   43,000 $ 32,030  
Debt instrument, collateral fee   1,760    
Mining Properties and Mineral Rights        
Other Commitments [Line Items]        
Leasing costs due in the next twelve months   $ 1,390