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SEGMENTED INFORMATION (Narrative) (Details) - CAD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
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Statement [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Royalty interest | $ 21,943,743 | $ 25,831,152 | $ 28,798,980 | $ 29,327,960
Serbia [Member] |  |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Royalty interest | $ 200,000 |  |  |

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