10. SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE WITH RESPECT TO CASH FLOWS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Non-cash information
Shares issued for acquisition of mineral property			0	0
Shares received as consideration for mineral property option			$ 0	$ 44
Net non-cash items (used in)/provided by investing activities			0	44
Fair value of warrants issued as payment for agents' fees			0	(2,360)
Net non-cash items used in financing activities			0	(2,360)
Total non-cash consideration (used)/provided			0	(2,316)
Other information
Interest received	$ 531	$ 178	$ 494	$ 350