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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details) (USD $)
 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2013
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY      
Exchangeable shares converted into common stock 2,600,000    
Outstanding Exchangeable Shares not exchanged 29,600,000    
Shares of common stock issued upon exercise of stock options 697,300    
Weighted average exercise price of stock options (in dollars per share) $ 1.98    
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised $ 1,382,000 $ 171,000  
Number of mining contractors with which the entity has entered into an agreement 1   1
Number of shares required to be issued under the agreement 446,950    
Number of shares issued to settle part of account payables (in shares) 393,190    
Number of shares remaining under agreement 53,760    
Litigation settlement liabilities $ 100,000