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Mineral property (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
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Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Payments to acquire interest in joint venture $ 5,000    
Number of payments 5    
Common Stock Shares Outstanding 82,275,217   82,275,217
Percentage of outstanding common shares 90.00%    
Facility amount outstanding   1,344  
Cangold Limited [Member]
      
Payment to be made under letter of interest 150    
Percentage of additional interest in joint venture to be earned 30.00%    
Additional payment to acquire interest in joint venture 3,000    
Percentage of interest in joint venture to be returned upon election not to make payment 70.00%    
Midas Gold Corp [Member]
      
Common Stock Shares Outstanding     31,802,615
First Year [Member] | Cangold Limited [Member]
      
Payments to acquire interest in joint venture 1,000    
Second Year [Member] | Cangold Limited [Member]
      
Payments to acquire interest in joint venture 1,500    
Third Year [Member] | Cangold Limited [Member]
      
Payments to acquire interest in joint venture $ 2,500