Represents the adjusted threshold price per ton as per the collaborative agreement.

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Represents the adjusted threshold price per ton, subject to adjustment for inflation and deflation but not below a specified limit, as per the collaborative agreement.

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Represents the advance royalty to be received by the entity on a quarterly basis under the assignment agreement. This amount consists of an annual amount adjusted for inflation and deflation.

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Represents the advance royalty to be received by the entity on a quarterly basis, during the next calendar year, under the assignment agreement. This amount consists of an annual amount adjusted for inflation and deflation.

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Represents the period within which the related party is obligated to make payments of overriding royalties on product shipments, following the calendar quarter in which such shipments occur, as per the collaborative agreement.

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Amount of deferred revenue as of balance sheet date. Deferred revenue represents collections of cash or other assets related to a revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized. Generally, an entity records deferred revenue when it receives consideration from a customer before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP.

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ROYALTY AGREEMENT 10K (Details)	12 Months Ended
ROYALTY AGREEMENT 10K (Details)	Jan. 31, 2017 USD ($) $ / T	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) $ / T	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) $ / T
ROYALTY AGREEMENT
Deferred royalty revenue \| $	$ 2,099,415
Cyprus NMC
ROYALTY AGREEMENT
Adjusted threshold price (in dollars per ton) \| $ / T		53.80	53.01
Adjusted threshold price subject to adjustment (in dollars per ton) \| $ / T	54.74
Cyprus NMC \| Maximum
ROYALTY AGREEMENT
Period for payments of overriding royalties on product shipments	30 days
Cyprus NMC \| Minimum
ROYALTY AGREEMENT
Adjusted threshold price (in dollars per ton) \| $ / T	30
Advance royalty threshold \| $	$ 500,000	$ 897,008	$ 883,875
Advance royalty threshold, next calendar year \| $	$ 912,725