5. EQUIPMENT AND LAND (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Cost	$ 1,001	$ 1,009
Accumulated depreciation	774	665
Net book value	227	344
Computer equipment
Cost	186	189
Accumulated depreciation	178	168
Net book value	8	21
Furniture
Cost	106	111
Accumulated depreciation	72	64
Net book value	34	47
Geological equipment
Cost	488	488
Accumulated depreciation	371	319
Net book value	117	169
Vehicles
Cost	221	221
Accumulated depreciation	153	114
Net book value	$ 68	$ 107