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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details Narrative) $ in Thousands |  |  | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 14, 2016 USD ($) Number shares | Jul. 07, 2016 shares | Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Contingent ownership interests |  |  | $ 4,582 |  | $ 4,582 |  | $ 3,108
Number of shares issued | shares |  | 68,128 |  |  |  |  |
Fair value of common shares issued |  |  |  |  | 2,000 |  |
Contingent Gain For Joint Interest Audit Recoveries [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fair value of common shares issued |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1,600
Cost incurred on major operator |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1,919
Amount of refund issued to joint interest owners |  |  |  |  |  |  | 606
Cancellation of charges |  |  |  |  |  |  | 4,432
Amount related to review |  |  |  |  |  |  | 231
Earnings And Participation Agreement (the "Agreement") [Member] | IronHorse Resources LLC ("IronHorse") [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of shares issued | shares | 69,192 |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of shares issued per tranches | shares | 23,064 |  |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of acquire interest | 40.00% |  |  |  |  |  |
Drilling and completion costs | $ 9,600 |  |  |  | 9,600 |  |
Number of wells to be drilled | Number | 21 |  |  |  |  |  |
Major Operator [Member] | Contingent Gain For Joint Interest Audit Recoveries [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Cost incurred on major operator |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 5,269
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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