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Derivative Instruments (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012
Notes to Financial Statements |
Derivative Instruments Location and Amount |
(in thousands) | Derivatives
| Balance Sheet Location | December 31, 2012 | December 31, 2011
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815 |  |  |
RMB warrants | Long-term liabilities | $ 1,138 | $ -
Ely Investment warrants | Current other assets | - | 74
ILC warrants | Current other assets |  | 4
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss |
| Year ended December 31,
(in thousands) | 2012 | 2011
(Loss) gain on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815 |  |
Ely warrants | $(74) | $ (179)
ILC warrants | (4) | 2
Kinross Collar | - | (2)
Kinross Calls | 48 | 42
Total (gain) loss | $ (30) | $(137)

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