Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Restricted Cash (Details)

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Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Sep. 30, 2016
Restricted Cash      
Restricted cash $ 7,557 $ 7,557 $ 7,557
Surety Bond [Member]      
Restricted Cash      
Reclamation bonding requirement 27,100    
Certificate of deposit [Member]      
Restricted Cash      
Restricted cash 100 100  
Money Market Funds [Member]      
Restricted Cash      
Restricted cash 7,457 $ 7,457  
Money Market Funds [Member] | Surety Bond [Member]      
Restricted Cash      
Restricted cash pledged as collateral $ 7,500