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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Represents the percentage of net smelter return royalty on any future productions from specified claims.

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Mineral Properties (Utah) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gain on disposal of mineral property, net		$ 150	$ 1,958
Utah Sale [Member] \| Sold
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of gold project	$ 150
Net smelter return royalty (as a percent)	2.00%
Gain on disposal of mineral property, net	$ 150