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Amayapampa Interest (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2014
Write-down of asset |  | $ 4,813
Amayapampa Bolivia [Member] |  |
Percentage of project sold by owner | 100.00% |
Write-down of asset |  | $ 4,813

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