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PLANT AND EQUIPMENT AND MINERAL PROPERTIES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]        
Impairment of mineral properties held for sale $ 200,000 $ 0 $ 3,799,000 $ 0
Abandonment of mineral properties $ 0 $ 1,005,000 $ 287,000 $ 1,036,000