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SUBSEQUENT EVENT (Details)	Jul. 16, 2015
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Percentage of fair value of loss due to robbery of gold concentrate reimbursed	80.00%

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Represents the percentage of fair value of the loss due to robbery of gold concentrate reimbursed.

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