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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
1 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2014
Mar. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Other Commitments [Line Items]        
Asset retirement obligation   $ 18,716 $ 18,280 $ 17,033
White Mesa Mill        
Other Commitments [Line Items]        
Civil penalties $ 38      
Canyon Project        
Other Commitments [Line Items]        
Loss contingency, estimate of possible loss   21,570 22,130  
Asset retirement obligation   $ 43,420 $ 43,460