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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012
Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities [Line Items] |
Asset Retirement Obligation | $ 19.1

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