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Subsequent Events (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended |  |  |
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Oct. 31, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2014 | Oct. 18, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Final Payment for Sale of Mineral Property |  |  | $ 6,000 |  |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage |  | 8.00% |  |  |
Shares Issued as Debt Issuance Costs | 486,382 | 125,798 |  |  |
Percentage Ownership Possible Through Earn In |  |  |  | 62.50% | 80.00%
Percentage of Mineral Property Sold |  |  |  | 100.00% |
Percentage Ownership of Mineral Property Retained |  |  | 100.00% |  |
Total Sales Price of Mineral Property Sold |  |  |  | 13,000 |
Amount of First Payment on Sale of Mineral Properties |  |  |  | 7,000 |
Payment of Debt Related to Sale |  |  |  | $ 3,000 |

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