Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 19,765	$ 23,902
Interest receivable	0	4
Accounts receivable	20	29
Prepaid expenses	313	402
Total Current Assets	20,098	24,337
Equipment, net	502	521
Land	980	980
Mineral properties	27	27
Total assets	21,607	25,865
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	1,555	1,528
Asset retirement obligation	204	204
Total Current Liabilities	1,759	1,732
Asset retirement obligation	211	211
Total liabilities	1,970	1,943
Commitments and contingencies
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common shares, no par value - unlimited shares authorized; shares outstanding March 31, 2014 - 47,707,216, December 31, 2013 - 47,627,245	100,652	100,513
Additional paid in capital	22,857	22,850
Accumulated deficit during exploration stage	(103,872)	(99,441)
Total shareholders' equity	19,637	23,922
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 21,607	$ 25,865