Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,868	$ 3,714
Short-term investments (Note 8)	11,880
Other investments, at fair value (Note 2)	1,717	6,163
Other current assets	598	1,485
Total current assets	17,063	11,362
Non-current assets:
Mineral properties (Note 3)	3,874	5,406
Plant and equipment, net (Note 4)	2,334	2,842
Assets held for sale (Note 4)	6,500	6,500
Long-term deferred tax asset	438	1,916
Total non-current assets	13,146	16,664
Total assets	30,209	28,026
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	176	457
Accrued liabilities and other	495	370
Current deferred tax liability	438	1,916
Total current liabilities	1,109	2,743
Total liabilities	$ 1,109	$ 2,743
Commitments and contingencies - (Note 7)
Shareholders' equity:
Common shares, no par value - unlimited shares authorized; shares outstanding: 2015 - 82,883,562 and 2014 - 82,390,217	$ 405,086	$ 404,912
Additional paid-in capital (Note 5)	33,684	33,171
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (Note 6)	(37)	11
Accumulated deficit	(409,633)	(412,811)
Total shareholders' equity	29,100	25,283
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 30,209	$ 28,026

Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. Examples include taxes, interest, rent and utilities. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).