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Commitments and Contingencies (Details ) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies    
Loss contingency $ 1.7us-gaap_LossContingencyAccrualCarryingValueCurrent $ 2.6us-gaap_LossContingencyAccrualCarryingValueCurrent
Argentina Equity Tax 2009 Through 2012    
Commitments and Contingencies    
Increase in tax liability $ 0.6aumn_IncreaseDecreaseInIncomeTaxLiability
/ us-gaap_IncomeTaxAuthorityAxis
= aumn_ArgentinaEquityTax2009Through2012Member