Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 23,902	$ 24,985	$ 37,030	$ 72,312
Short-term investments	0	15,118	14,633	0
Marketable securities	0	32	74	53
Interest receivable	4	303	175	284
Accounts receivable	29	17	23	44
Prepaid expenses	402	185	240	353
Total Current Assets	24,337	40,640	52,175	73,046
Equipment	521	517	608	145
Land	980
Mineral properties	27	27	27	1,669
Marketable securities				201
Restricted cash			422	422
Total assets	25,865	41,184	53,232	75,483
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	1,528	3,448	2,055	1,019
Asset retirement obligation	204	151
Due to related parties				74
Total Current Liabilities	1,732	3,599	2,055	1,093
Asset retirement obligation	211	238	435	101
Derivative liability				196
Total liabilities	1,943	3,837	2,490	1,390
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common shares, no par value - unlimited shares authorized; shares outstanding December 31, 2013 - 47,627,245, December 31, 2012 - 44,949,869; June 30, 2012 - 44,364,245; June 30, 2011 - 44,076,674	100,513	93,256	92,500	91,357
Additional paid in capital	22,850	21,329	20,052	9,504
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)		(43)	(45)	3
Accumulated deficit during exploration stage	(99,441)	(77,195)	(61,765)	(26,771)
Total Shareholders' Equity	23,922	37,347	50,742	74,093
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 25,865	$ 41,184	$ 53,232	$ 75,483