3. EQUIPMENT (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Cost	$ 598	$ 598
Accumulated depreciation	502	492
Net book value	96	106
Computer equipment
Cost	61	61
Accumulated depreciation	61	61
Net book value	0	0
Furniture
Cost	13	13
Accumulated depreciation	13	13
Net book value	0	0
Geological equipment
Cost	437	437
Accumulated depreciation	352	344
Net book value	85	93
Vehicles
Cost	87	87
Accumulated depreciation	76	74
Net book value	$ 11	$ 13