Note 9 - Long-Lived Assets and Goodwill (Detail) - Intangible Assets, Net and Their Amortization Details: (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cost	$ 47,435	$ 5,835
Accumulated Amortization	(7,548)	(49)
Net	39,887	5,786
Steel Sports [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Cost	235
Accumulated Amortization	(67)
Net	168
Estimated Useful Life	5 years
Steel Sports [Member]
Cost		235
Accumulated Amortization		(20)
Net	168	215
Estimated Useful Life		5 years
Steel Energy [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Cost	43,100	4,700
Accumulated Amortization	(6,356)	(29)
Net	36,744	4,671
Estimated Useful Life	10 years	10 years
Steel Energy [Member] | Trade Names [Member]
Cost	4,100	900
Accumulated Amortization	(1,125)
Net	2,975	900
Estimated Useful Life	5 years	5 years
Steel Energy [Member]
Cost	47,200	5,600
Accumulated Amortization	(7,481)	(29)
Net	$ 39,719	$ 5,571