INVESTMENT IN MINERA SANTA CRUZ S.A. ("MSC") - SAN JOSE MINE (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Change in the investment in MSC
Investment in MSC, beginning balance				$ 212,947
Income tax recovery	(8,714)	(12,157)		(52,705)	(31,025)
Impairment of investment in MSC					(95,878)
Investment in MSC, ending balance	203,614			203,614
MSC
Change in the investment in MSC
Investment in MSC, beginning balance				212,947	273,948	273,948
Attributable net Income from equity investment	(2,689)	2,658		149	3,914	2,126
Amortization of fair value increments	(3,522)	(3,579)		(9,652)	(15,582)	(18,425)
Income tax recovery	1,770	2,961		9,653	11,920	17,145
Dividend distribution				(9,483)		(1,826)
Impairment of investment in MSC			(95,900)		(95,900)	(95,878)
Contribution of Santa Cruz exploration properties, net of tax						35,857
Investment in MSC, ending balance	$ 203,614			$ 203,614		$ 212,947

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