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NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 2) (Gold equivalents, El Gallo mine) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 13 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013 oz | Sep. 30, 2013 oz | Dec. 31, 2012 oz | Sep. 30, 2013 oz
Gold equivalents | El Gallo mine |  |  |  |
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation |  |  |  |
Quantity produced (in ounces) | 8,027 | 23,370 | 6,949 | 30,319

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