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Note 14 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details Narrative) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Capital lease liabilities | $ 199 | $ 195 |
Accumulated depreciation | 147 | 97 |
Average discount interest rate | 4.00% | 4.20% | 4.80%
Quantity of raw material | 22,590 to 28,445 metric tons |  |
Corporate guarantee | 10,800 | 9,700 |
Corporate guarantee exceeding limit | 31,200 | 26,300 |
Outstanding bank guarantees | 30,900 | 18,000 |
Capital commitment | 1,400 | 100 |
Commitments of repair and maintenance unrelated party | 200 | 100 |
Commitments of repair and maintenance related party | 0 | 3,100 |
Shares pledged | 161,500,000 |  |
Term loan facility | 14,000 |  |
Trade facilities | 8,000 |  |
Minimum [Member] |  |  |
Average discount interest rate | 6.50% | 6.50% |
Commitments to purchase raw materials | 184,000 |  |
Maximum [Member] |  |  |
Average discount interest rate | 8.77% | 8.73% |
Commitments to purchase raw materials | $ 231,700 |  |

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