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ASSETS HELD FOR SALE (Details Narrative) - Three Parcels Of Land In Wyoming [Member] $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($) a
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Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items] |
Area of land | a | 13
Carrying value | $ | $ 653

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