The cash inflow associated with the deconsolidation of a previously consolidated subsidiary or sale of an entity that is related to it but not strictly controlled.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Glossary Investing Activities
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6516133

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 230
-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
-Paragraph 12
-Subparagraph (b)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=56944662&loc=d3e3179-108585

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The gains (losses) included in results of operations resulting from the sale or disposal of mineral property, net of transaction costs, which do not qualify for treatment as discontinued operations. This item does not include any gain (loss) recognized on the sale of oil and gas property or timber property.

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Percentage of interest sold.

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Mineral Properties (LosCardones) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gain on disposal of mineral property, net			$ 150	$ 1,958
Los Cardones Sale [Member] \| Sold \| Los Cardones, Mexico [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Percentage of interest sold	100.00%	100.00%
Sale price of gold project		$ 13,000
Proceeds from sale of gold project	$ 2,994	7,000
Future proceeds		$ 6,000
Additional consideration received					$ 500
Gain on disposal of mineral property, net				$ 1,958