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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Contingent ownership interests	$ 3,593	$ 3,108
Quiet Title Action - Willerson Lease [Member] | Former Employee [Member] | Executive Severance and Non-Compete Agreement [Member]
Damages sought value	$ 1,800

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