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Derivative Instruments (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Aug. 21, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Warrants issued at $1.54 per share expired				1,624,748
Gain on RMB Warrants			$ 4
Kinross covered cash calls sold	$ 12	$ 55

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