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Discontinued Operations - Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Associated with the Mining Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] |  |  |
Performance bonds |  | $ 114 | $ 114
Undeveloped mining claims |  |  |
Mining equipment |  |  |
Less accumulated depreciation of mining equipment |  |  |
Less write-down due to impairment | $ (22,620) |  |
Net book value of assets conveyed |  |  |
Total assets of discontinued operations |  | 114 | 114
Asset retirement obligations assumed by Purchaser | $ 204 |  |

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