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PLANT AND EQUIPMENT AND MINERAL PROPERTIES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2016
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]        
Impairment of mineral properties held for sale $ 3,599,000 $ 0 $ 3,599,000 $ 0
Abandonment of mineral properties $ 42,000 $ 0 $ 287,000 $ 0