Asset Realization (Narrative) (Details) - Carlisle Assets [Member] $ in Thousands, T in Millions	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($) T
Impairment Effects on Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Mine carring value	$ 134,000
Asset impairment charge	$ 0
Asset impairment assumption, normal production capacity per year \| T	3.3

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Mineral properties, net of adjustments.

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