Revett Mining 10-K 27 Mar 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 27, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Trading Symbol	'rvm	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'Revett Mining Company, Inc.	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001404592	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Smaller Reporting Company	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	37,182,987	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$22,500,000
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$7,951	$18,986
Short-term investments	0	9,264
Concentrate settlement receivables	0	363
Other receivables	1,164	0
Inventories	4,133	4,512
Deferred income tax asset	0	432
Prepaid expenses and deposits	414	1,228
Total current assets	13,662	34,785
Property, plant, and equipment (net)	65,108	64,357
Restricted cash	6,542	6,533
Available for sale securities	600	1,432
Other long term assets	736	863
Total assets	86,648	107,970
Current liabilities	'	'
Trade accounts payable	954	2,129
Payroll liabilities	604	872
Income, property and mining taxes	588	1,975
Royalty payable	19	301
Current portion of capital lease obligations and notes payable	925	991
Total current liabilities	3,090	6,268
Long-term portion of capital lease obligations and notes payable	364	1,289
Reclamation liability	4,613	5,598
Deferred income taxes	25	5,942
Warrant derivative liability	0	93
Total liabilities	8,092	19,190
Commitments and contingencies	0	0
Shareholders' equity	'	'
Preferred stock, no par value and no shares issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock, no par value , 34,596,387 and 34,492,387 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively	88,495	87,727
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	45	-538
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	-9,984	1,591
Total shareholders' equity	78,556	88,780
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$86,648	$107,970

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Preferred Stock, No Par Value	'	'
Common Stock, No Par Value	'	'
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	34,596,387	34,492,387
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	34,596,387	34,492,387

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Revenues	$73	$59,211
Expenses:	'	'
Cost of sales	0	42,541
Troy Mine suspension related costs	12,141	0
Depreciation and depletion	32	2,645
Exploration and development	1,379	3,956
General & administrative:	'	'
Stock based compensation	618	2,117
Other	3,169	4,664
Gain on change in reclamation liability estimate	-2,276	-3,032
Accretion of reclamation liability	476	675
Total Expenses	15,539	53,566
Income (loss) from operations	-15,466	5,645
Other income (expenses):	'	'
Interest expense	-662	-497
Interest and other income (expense)	29	264
Gain (loss) on warrant derivatives	63	613
Loss on available for sale securities	-1,376	-141
Total other income (expenses)	-1,946	239
Net income (loss) before income taxes	-17,412	5,884
Current income tax	-20	-35
Deferred income tax	5,857	-1,764
Net income (loss)	-11,575	4,085
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'
Unrealized gain(loss) on available for sale securities, net of tax	583	-698
Comprehensive income (loss)	-10,992	3,387
Net income (loss) for basic earnings per share	-11,575	4,085
Net income (loss) for diluted earnings per share	($11,575)	$3,472
Basic income (loss) per share	($0.33)	$0.12
Diluted income (loss) per share	($0.33)	$0.10
Weighted average number of shares outstanding	34,592,121	34,315,008
Weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding	34,592,121	35,316,954

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net income (loss)	($11,575)	$4,085
Adjustment to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and depletion	32	2,645
Accretion of reclamation and remediation liability	476	675
Deferred financing fee amortization	556	281
Stock based compensation	618	2,117
Gain on change in reclamation liability estimate	-2,276	-3,032
Loss (gain) on disposal of fixed assets	-22	-66
Deferred income tax (benefit )expense	-5,857	1,764
(Gain) loss on warrant derivative	-63	-613
Accrued interest from restricted cash	-10	-14
Amortization of prepaid insurance premium	0	95
Loss on sale of available for sale securities	407	141
Loss on impairment of available for sale securities	969	0
Adjustment for write down of inventory	198	0
Changes in:	'	'
Concentrate settlement receivables	363	4,310
Other receivables	-60	0
Inventories	169	198
Prepaid expenses and deposits	436	-313
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	-3,113	-1,809
Net cash provided by(used in) operating activities	-18,752	10,464
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Purchase of available for sale securities	0	-337
Purchase of short term investments	0	-198
Sale of short term investments	9,264	0
Proceeds from the sale of available for sale securities	352	234
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets	35	71
Purchase of plant and equipment	-1,064	-6,670
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	8,587	-6,900
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock, net	120	559
Repayment of debt	0	0
Repayment of capital leases	-990	-1,223
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	-870	-664
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-11,035	2,900
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	18,986	16,086
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	7,951	18,986
Supplementary cash flow information:	'	'
Cash paid for interest	57	209
Cash paid for income taxes	192	450
Non cash transactions:	'	'
Shares issued for services	0	85
Acquisition of plant and equipment under capital lease and note payable	0	2,735
Other receivable for insurance recovery on damaged equipment	$1,097	$0

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sha

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders Equity (USD $)	Common Stock [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) [Member]	Total
In Thousands, except Share data
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$84,587	$160	($2,494)	$82,253
Beginning Balance (Shares) at Dec. 31, 2011	34,119,216	'	'	'
Issue of shares for services	85	'	'	85
Issue of shares for services (Shares)	20,335	'	'	'
Issue of shares for exercise of options	108	'	'	108
Issue of shares for exercise of options (Shares)	72,000	'	'	'
Issue of shares for exercise of warrants	915	'	'	915
Issue of shares for exercise of warrants (Shares)	280,836	'	'	'
Unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of tax	'	-698	'	-698
Stock-based compensation on options granted	2,032	'	'	2,032
Net income for the year	'	'	4,085	4,085
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	87,727	-538	1,591	88,780
Ending Balance (Shares) at Dec. 31, 2012	34,492,387	'	'	'
Issue of shares for exercise of options	25	'	'	25
Issue of shares for exercise of options (Shares)	49,000	'	'	'
Issue of shares for exercise of warrants	125	'	'	125
Issue of shares for exercise of warrants (Shares)	55,000	'	'	'
Unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of tax	'	583	'	583
Stock-based compensation on options granted	618	'	'	618
Net income for the year	'	'	-11,575	-11,575
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$88,495	$45	($9,984)	$78,556
Ending Balance (Shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	34,596,387	'	'	'

Nature_of_operations_and_Finan

Nature of operations and Financing Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Nature of operations and Financing Plans [Text Block]	'
	1. Nature of operations and Financing Plans
	Revett Mining Company, Inc. (formerly known as Revett Minerals Inc.) was incorporated in Canada in August 2004 to acquire Revett Silver Company and undertake a public offering of its common shares, transactions that were completed in February 2005. Revett Silver Company, a Montana corporation, was organized in April 1999 to acquire the Troy mine (“Troy”) and the Rock Creek project (“Rock Creek”) from ASARCO Incorporated and Kennecott Montana Company, transactions that were completed in October 1999 and February 2000. Revett Mining Company changed its jurisdiction of incorporation (from Canada to Delaware) and its name (from Revett Minerals to Revett Mining Company) on February 18, 2014, following approval by shareholders at a special meeting held on January 24, 2014. The Company conducts business through four Montana corporations, all subsidiaries of its wholly-owned Revett Silver Company subsidiary: Troy Mine, Inc., RC Resources Inc., Revett Exploration, Inc. and Revett Holdings, Inc. The Company intends to simplify its corporate structure further in the near future by merging Revett Silver into Revett Mining Company and reincorporating in the state of Montana.
	Troy is an underground silver and copper mine located in northwestern Montana. ASARCO operated the mine from 1981 to 1993, and then placed it on care and maintenance because of low metals prices. We restarted mining operations in late 2004 and commenced commercial production in early 2005. We operated Troy continuously until December 2012, when operations were suspended due to unstable ground conditions in portions of the mine. After an unsuccessful attempt to find an alternative route to our reserve mining areas, a decision was made to construct a new decline from the main haulage route to the North C Beds, giving access to the A and C Beds, and then continue to the undeveloped I Bed mining areas. The total cost of the decline development is currently estimated to be approximately $12 million.
	Liquidity Considerations
	The Company has adequate funds to commence construction and is seeking additional funding required to complete the development project. The Company has raised some additional capital in early 2014 (See Note 20) and continues to have preliminary discussions with interested parties in obtaining additional capital, however, no assurance can be given that these efforts will prove to be successful. Given current market conditions, the Company may experience difficulties in raising sufficient external financing to meet its obligations and provide access to Troy mine ore reserves. Because of the Company’s need to conserve cash, all discretionary capital spending and exploration spending has been placed on hold.
	The Company’s earnings and cash flows are subject to copper and silver price volatility. In addition, the Company’s continuing operations in the long-term and the underlying value and recoverability of the Rock Creek property are dependent upon the existence of economically recoverable mineral reserves, obtaining the necessary operating permits for the Rock Creek property and future profitable production or sufficient proceeds from the sale of the Rock Creek property.

Changes_affecting_the_2013_con

Changes affecting the 2013 consolidated financial statements and future accounting changes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Changes affecting the 2013 consolidated financial statements and future accounting changes [Text Block]	'
	2. Changes affecting the 2013 consolidated financial statements and future accounting changes:
	There were no pronouncements or amendments issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) to the Accounting Standards Codification that materially impacted the Company’s consolidated financial statements or disclosures for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2013-02, which updated the existing guidance on the presentation of comprehensive income. This update requires companies to report the effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income, or AOCI, by component. For significant items reclassified out of AOCI to net income in their entirety during the reporting period, companies must report the effect on the line items in the statement where net income is presented. For significant items not reclassified to net income in their entirety during the period, companies must provide cross-references in the notes to other disclosures that already provide information about those amounts. The Company adopted this update effective January 1, 2013 and it did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Significant_accounting_policie

Significant accounting policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Significant accounting policies [Text Block]	'
	3. Significant accounting policies
	(a) Basis of presentation:
	The consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U. S. GAAP”) and include the accounts of the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Revett Silver, and Revett Silver’s wholly owned subsidiaries. All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.
	(b) Use of estimates:
	The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Significant areas requiring the use of estimates include the recoverability of mineral property, plant, and equipment, the determination of the reclamation and remediation liability, assumptions used in determining the fair value of stock-based compensation, determination of valuation allowances for recoverability of income tax assets, measurement of concentrate inventory, expected economic lives and rates for depreciation, depletion, and amortization, the fair value of certain financial instruments and the estimates of mineral reserves and mine life. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
	(c) Cash and cash equivalents:
	Cash and cash equivalents consist of funds deposited with various financial institutions in accordance with our cash management policy and all short-term money market instruments which, on acquisition, have an original maturity of three months or less. The Company's cash and cash equivalents are not subject to any restrictions.
	(d) Short-term investments and available for sale securities:
	The Company determines the appropriate classification of investments at the time of purchase and re-evaluates such determinations at each reporting date. Short-term investments are available for liquidity needs and are classified as trading and recorded at market value with changes recorded in earnings. Marketable equity securities are categorized as available for sale and carried at fair market value with changes recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
	Realized gains and losses on the sale of securities are recognized on a specific identification basis. Unrealized gains and losses are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), unless an other than temporary impairment in value has occurred, in which case such accumulated loss would be charged to current period net income (loss). Unrealized gains and losses originally included in accumulated other comprehensive income are reclassified to current period net income (loss) when the sale or determination of other than temporary impairment of securities occurs.
	(e) Revenue recognition:
	Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred and no obligations remain, collection is reasonably assured, and price is reasonably determinable. Copper and silver concentrates are sold under pricing arrangements where final prices are determined by quoted metal prices in periods subsequent to the date of sale. Revenues are recorded at the time of sale based on forward prices for the expected date of final settlement and are re-valued at each period end. Therefore, revenue from the sale of metals in concentrate are subject to mark-to-market adjustments and adjustment upon final settlement of estimated metal prices, weights, and assays. Adjustments to revenue for metal prices are recorded monthly and other adjustments are recorded on final settlement. The Company establishes a provision for losses on accounts receivable if it becomes probable it will not collect all or part of the outstanding balance. The Company has reviewed collectability of the receivable balance and concluded that no reserve for uncollectable receivables was necessary at December 31, 2013. The Company’s receivables from its one customer have had no history of un-collectability.
	(f) Stock-based compensation:
	The Company has an equity incentive plan which is described in note 11. The Company estimates the fair value of stock option grants using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Compensation costs related to stock options are included in administrative and general expenses.
	(g) Income (loss) per share:
	Basic income (loss) per common share is calculated using the weighted average number of common shares issued and outstanding during the year. Diluted income (loss) per common share is calculated using the treasury stock method, which assumes that the proceeds to be received on exercise of outstanding stock options and warrants are used to repurchase shares of the Company at the average market price of the common shares for the year. Stock options and warrants are included in the calculation of diluted earnings per common share only if earnings are positive and to the extent the market price of the common shares exceeds the exercise price of the stock options and warrants.
	(h) Foreign currency translation:
	The Company’s functional currency for all subsidiaries is the United States dollar. Transactions and account balances originally stated in currencies other than the United States dollar have been translated into United States dollars as follows:
	Revenue and expense items at the rate of exchange in effect on the dates they occur.
	Non-monetary assets and liabilities at historical exchange rates, unless such items are carried at market, in which case they are translated at the exchange rate in effect on the balance sheet date.
	Monetary assets and liabilities at the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date.
	Transaction gains and losses are recorded in the statement of operations in the period in which they occur.
	(i) Inventories:
	Material and supplies are valued at the lower of average cost or market. Stockpiled ore and work-in-process inventory are valued at the lower of the average production cost or net realizable value after an allowance for additional processing costs. Finished goods inventory, which consists of copper and silver concentrate available for sale, is valued at the lower of the average production cost or net realizable value. Production costs include the cost of raw materials, direct labor, mine site overhead expenses, and depreciation and depletion of mineral property, plant, and equipment.
	(j) Mineral property, plant and equipment:
	Exploration costs are expensed as incurred. Costs related to the acquisition of property and mineral rights, construction of production facilities, and the development of mine infrastructure are capitalized. Costs of permitting, evaluation, and feasibility are only capitalized upon completion of an analysis which demonstrates the economic viability of the mineral deposit. Specifically, drilling and related costs incurred on sites without an existing mine and on areas outside the boundary of a known mineral deposit that contains proven and probable reserves are exploration expenditures and are expensed as incurred. Drilling and related costs incurred to define and delineate a residual mineral deposit that has not previously been classified as a proven or probable reserve at a development stage or production stage mine will only be capitalized when management determines there is sufficient evidence that the expenditure will result in a future economic benefit to the Company when the expenditure is made.
	Management evaluates whether or not there is sufficient geologic and economic certainty of being able to convert a mineral deposit into a proven or probable reserve at a development stage property, based upon the known geology and metallurgy, existing or planned mining and processing facilities, and existing operating permits and environmental programs. Costs are only capitalized when the following conditions have been met: ( i ) there is a probable future economic benefit to the Company; ( ii ) the Company has or can obtain the economic benefit and control access to it; and ( iii ) the transaction or event giving rise to the economic benefit has already occurred. Once commercial production has commenced, these costs are amortized using the units-of-production method based on proven and probable reserves. Production facilities and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated using the units-of-production method at rates sufficient to depreciate the assets over their estimated useful lives, not to exceed the life of the mine to which the assets relate. Vehicles and office equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of three to six years. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred.
	(k) Impairment of long-lived assets:
	The Company reviews and evaluates its long-lived assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to its estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount exceeds the estimated undiscounted cash flows, an impairment loss is recognized based on the difference between the estimated fair value of the asset and its carrying value.
	Management’s estimates are subject to risks and uncertainties of changes affecting the recoverability of the Company’s investment in its mineral property, plant, equipment, and mine development. Management's estimates of these factors are based on expected future conditions. Nonetheless, it is reasonably possible that in the near term, changes that would adversely affect management's estimate of net cash flows expected to be generated from its properties could occur. This could necessitate a write down for asset impairment.
	(l) Reclamation and remediation:
	The Company's mining and exploration activities are subject to various laws and regulations governing the protection of the environment. The Company recognizes the fair value of future reclamation and remediation as a liability in the period in which it incurs a legal obligation associated with the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset that results from the acquisition, construction, development, and/or normal use of the asset, if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. The liability is measured initially at fair value and the resulting cost capitalized into the carrying value of the related assets. In subsequent periods, the liability is adjusted for accretion of the discount and any change in the amount or timing of the underlying cash flows. The asset retirement cost capitalized to the related asset is depreciated over the remaining life of the asset.
	It is reasonably possible that the ultimate cost of remediation and reclamation could change in the future due to uncertainties associated with defining the nature and extent of environmental contamination, the application of laws and regulations by regulatory authorities and changes in remediation technology. The Company continually reviews its accrued liabilities as evidence becomes available indicating that its remediation and reclamation obligations may have changed. Any such increases in costs could materially impact the future amounts charged to operations for reclamation and remediation obligations and are accounted for as a change in estimate.
	(m) Income taxes:
	The Company recognizes provision for income taxes based on the asset and liability method. The Company recognizes deferred income tax assets and liabilities and the expected income tax consequences of events that have been recognized in its financial statements. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect in the periods in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect on deferred income tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in operations in the period that includes the date of enactment. The Company records a valuation allowance against any portion of those deferred income tax assets that management believes will not be realized.
	(n) Hedging instruments:
	The Company may utilize derivative financial instruments to reduce cash flow risk relating to copper and silver sales.
	The Company recognizes derivative financial instruments on a mark-to-market basis with changes in fair value recognized in revenues for the period. Contracts designated as held for normal purchase and sale are not accounted for as derivatives and the effect of these contracts are accounted for only in the period of settlement.
	(o) Other comprehensive income (loss):
	Other Comprehensive income (loss) includes all changes in equity from non-owner sources. All the activity in other comprehensive income (loss) relates to gains and losses on available for sale securities.

Inventory

Inventory	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory [Text Block]	'
	4. Inventory
	The major components of the Company’s inventory accounts are as follows as of December 31:
			2013		2012
	Concentrate inventory	$	530	$	733
	Material and supplies		3,603		3,779
		$	4,133	$	4,512
	The Company recognized a loss of $0.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2013 due to the decline in market value of concentrate inventory.

Mineral_Property_Plant_Equipme

Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, and Mine Development	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, and Mine Development [Text Block]	'
	5. Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, and Mine Development
	The major components of the Company’s mineral property, plant, and equipment accounts as of December 31 are as follows:
			2013			2012
	Troy:
	Mineral reserves and development costs	$	18,322		$	17,506
	Plant and equipment		13,931			18,387
	Buildings and structures		6,421			5,553
			38,674			41,446
	Rock Creek:
	Mineral properties		34,976			34,976
	Other, corporate		4,330			4,330
	Other, mineral properties		118			118
			78,098			80,870
	Accumulated depreciation and depletion:
	Troy property acquisition and development costs		(7,332	)		(7,332	)
	Troy plant and equipment		(3,861	)		(7,416	)
	Troy buildings and structures		(1,630	)		(1,630	)
			(12,823	)		(16,378	)
	Other corporate assets		(167	)		(135	)
			(12,990	)		(16,513	)
		$	65,108		$	64,357
	During the year ended December 31, 2013, there was no depreciation and depletion expense associated with the Troy operations because there was no production. The net book value of assets under capital leases at December 31, 2013 and 2012 was $2.1 million and $2.1 million, respectively. Drilling costs of $0.2 million were capitalized due to converting mineral resources to reserves at the Troy Mine in 2012. No drilling costs were capitalized at the Troy Mine in 2013. No drilling costs were incurred and capitalized at the Rock Creek property for any of the periods presented.
	During 2013, certain equipment at the Troy Mine with a net book value of $1.1 million was damaged and deemed unusable. Included in Other Receivables at December 31, 2013 is $1.1 million which is the minimum amount expected to be recovered from our insurance carriers.
	Included in other corporate assets are Revett Holdings Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Revett Silver Company, mitigation lands with a carrying value of $3.6 million. This land and other land not essential to our mining operations are designated as a girzzly bear habitat mitigation land. The property costs for Rock Creek will be amortized when the property is placed into production, or written off if Rock Creek cannot be developed.

Available_for_sale_securities

Available for sale securities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Available for sale securities [Text Block]	'
	6. Available for sale securities
	Available for sale securities are comprised of publically traded common stocks which have been valued using quoted market prices in active markets. The following table summarizes the Company’s available for sale securities at December 31:
				2013			2012
		Cost	$	1,499		$	2,259
		Other than temporary impairment charge		(969	)		-
		Unrealized gain (loss)		70			(827	)
		Fair value	$	600		$	1,432
	During the year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company sold a portion of its available for sale equity securities for gross proceeds of approximately $0.4 million and $0.2 million and recognized a loss of $0.4 million and $0.1 million, respectively. The Company recognized another than temporary impairment charge of $1.0 million during the second quarter of 2013. In addition, the Company assessed the unrealized loss at December 31, 2013 and determined it to not be other than temporary based on a review of the potential of the investment security.

Warrant_derivative_liability

Warrant derivative liability	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Warrant derivative liability [Text Block]	'
	7. Warrant derivative liability
	Some of the Company’s issued and outstanding common share purchase warrants had exercise prices denominated in a foreign currency (Canadian dollar). These warrants were required to be treated as a derivative liability as the amount of cash the Company was to receive on exercise of the warrants varied depending on the exchange rate. These warrants were classified as a derivative liability and recognized at fair value. Changes in the fair value of these warrants were recognized in earnings until the warrants were exercised or expired. The Company recognized a gain of $.06 million and $0.6 million from the change in fair value of the warrants for the year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	During the year ended December 31, 2012, warrant holders exercised 280,836 warrants for proceeds to the Company of $0.4 million. In conjunction with this exercise, the fair value of these warrants on the date of the exercise of $0.5 million was reclassified to common stock. During the year ended December 31, 2013, warrant holders exercised 55,000 warrants for proceeds to the Company of $0.1 million. In conjunction with this exercise, the fair value of these warrants on the date of the exercise of $0.1 million was reclassified to common stock. The remainder of the unexercised warrants expired on August 24, 2013.
	The following table presents the reconciliation of the fair value of the warrants:
				For the year ended December 31
				2013			2012
		Balance, beginning of period	$	93		$	1,170
		Gain on warrant derivatives		(63	)		(613	)
		Warrants exercised		(30	)		(464	)
		Balance, end of period	$	-		$	93
	These common share purchase warrants do not trade in an active securities market, and as such, the Company has estimated the fair value of these warrants using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following assumptions at December 31, 2012: weighted average risk-free interest rate 0.135%, weighted average volatility 36.36%, expected dividend yield – nil, and weighted average expected life (in years) 0.65.

Restricted_cash_and_other_asse

Restricted cash and other assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Restricted cash and other assets [Text Block]	'
	8. Restricted cash and other assets
	On March 29, 2005, the Company purchased from a North American insurance company an environmental risk transfer program (the “ERTP”). The total spending for the ERTP was $8.4 million. Of this $8.4 million paid, $6.5 million was deposited in an interest-bearing account with the insurer (the “Commutation Account”). The Commutation Account principal plus interest earned are reserved exclusively to pay the Company's existing reclamation and mine closure liabilities at Troy. If the costs of reclaiming Troy are less than the value of the Commutation Account at that time, the Company will be entitled to a refund of the amount of the trust fund not expended. If the reclamation costs exceed the value of the Commutation Account, the insurance company will fund the excess up to a maximum limit of $16.8 million of total expenditures (including the amount funded by the Commutation Account). The policy expires in 2020 and the Company has not recorded a receivable related to the ERTP since it is not probable that any amounts will be realized from the insurance company (other than the amount in the Commutation Account)prior to the expiration of the policy. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Commutation Account balance was $6.5 million.
	The remaining $1.9 million paid comprises premiums paid to the insurer and Montana state taxes on the ERTP transaction. This remaining amount is being amortized over the life of the Troy Mine on a units-of-production basis. At December 31, 2013, the balance for the prepaid insurance was $0.7 million, which is included in long term assets. At December 31, 2012, the balance for the prepaid insurance was $0.7 million, of which the long-term portion of $0.6 million was included in long term assets.

Debt_and_capital_lease_obligat

Debt and capital lease obligations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt and capital lease obligations [Text Block]	'
	9. Debt and capital lease obligations
	At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the balance of the Company’s long-term debt and capital lease obligations were as follows:
			2013			2012
	Capital leases and note payable	$	1,289		$	2,280
	Less current portion		(925	)		(991	)
		$	364		$	1,289
	Capital leases and note payable:
	The Company has a number of capital leases and a note payable for mining equipment for use at Troy. During 2012 the Company entered into a note payable for the purchase of mine equipment. The initial amount borrowed was $0.8 million. The note has a three year term with monthly payments and the interest rate is 4.1% .
	Scheduled minimum capital lease and note payable principal repayments at December 31, 2013 are as follows:
			Capital			Note
	Years ending December 31,		Leases			Payable			Total
	2014	$	636		$	299
	2015		159			205
	Total minimum lease payments		795			504
	Less amount representing interest (at rates ranging from 1.6% to 4.0%)		(10	)
	Total present value of net minimum capital lease and note payable payment		785			504		$	1,289
	Less current portion		626			299
		$	159		$	205		$	364
	For the year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, interest expense on capital leases was $0.05 million and $0.1 million, respectively.
	Revolving credit facility:
	On December 10, 2011, the Company entered into a revolving credit agreement with Societe Generale, a financial institution. The $20.0 million credit facility is subject to interest at the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 350 basis points for an initial three year term. The credit facility may be increased to $30.0 million under specified circumstances.
	Revett Silver Company is the designated borrower under the facility. Revett Minerals Inc. and its subsidiaries Troy Mine Inc., RC Resources, Inc., Revett Exploration, Inc., and Revett Holdings, Inc. are the guarantors of the facility. Draws under the facility may be in the form of revolving credit loans or letters of credit. The facility is collateralized by first priority liens and security interests in the properties and assets comprising the Troy Mine Inc., RC Resources, Inc., Revett Exploration, Inc., and Revett Holdings, Inc. and by Revett Minerals Inc.’s pledge of the outstanding common stock of Revett Silver Company. This agreement is subject to financial covenants regarding consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio, consolidated current ratio and consolidated tangible net worth. No funds had been drawn under the facility and no silver or copper price hedging was in place as of December 31, 2013. On February 28, 2013, primarily based upon the suspension of mining operations at the Troy Mine, the Company and Societe Generale agreed to suspend the facility.
	The Company paid a commitment fee and other transaction costs of $0.9 million in 2011. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company expensed the remaining unamortized deferred loan fee balance of $0.6 million, which is included in interest expense, because there is no assurance that this credit facility will be renewed.

Reclamation_and_remediation_li

Reclamation and remediation liability	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
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	10. Reclamation and remediation liability
	The Company’s mining properties are subject to various federal and state laws and regulations governing the protection of the environment. These laws and regulations are continually changing and are generally becoming more restrictive. The Company believes its operations are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
	The Company has recorded a reclamation liability for the estimated costs of reclaiming Troy. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) looks to the Company as primary obligor of the reclamation liabilities, and required the Company to post a reclamation bond in the amount of $12.9 million. The Company has purchased an environmental risk transfer program which will fund the expected reclamation and remediation liability at Troy and also provides cash collateral of $6.5 million as security to the DEQ for the required reclamation bond (note 8).
	Changes in the reclamation liability for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
			2013			2012
	Reclamation and remediation liability, beginning of year	$	5,598		$	7,955
	Reduction in present value of liability due to mine life extension and change in estimated costs, net		(1,460	)		(3,032	)
	Accretion expense		476			675
	Reclamation and remediation liability, end of year	$	4,614		$	5,598
	In 2013, the estimated end of the operating life of Troy was extended from 2020 to 2026, as a result, the increase in mineral reserves resulted in an overall decrease of the reclamation and remediation liability for 2013. The total undiscounted amount, without consideration of inflation, of the estimated future expenditures required to settle the environmental remediation obligation at December 31, 2013 was $8.5 million. The environmental remediation expenditures are expected to start beginning in 2027. Without consideration of inflation, the Company discounted the obligation using the historical discount rate at the time the reclamation liability was established of 8.5% . The incremental increase in the liability as a result of additional inflation cost due to increase in mine life was added as a new layer and discounted at the Company’s current credit-adjusted risk-free rate of 7.25% . Other assumptions used by management to determine the carrying amount of the asset retirement obligation are: labor costs based on current market place wages required to hire contractors to carry out reclamation activities; market risk premium for unforeseeable circumstances; and the rate of inflation, over the expected years to settlement.
	In 2012, the estimated end of the operating life of Troy was extended from 2019 to 2020 and the estimated final reclamation costs changed due to the new Troy Mine reclamation requirements issued by the regulatory agencies. This resulted in a decrease of the reclamation and remediation liability for 2012. The net decrease in total estimated cash flows was discounted at 8.5%, which is the historical rate used when the reclamation liability was established.

Share_Capital

Share Capital	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Share Capital [Text Block]	'
	11. Share Capital
	Common stock :
	The Company has one class of no par value common stock, of which an unlimited number are authorized for issue. The holders of common stock are entitled to receive dividends without restriction when and if declared by the Board of Directors. Holders of the Company’s common stock are not entitled to preemptive rights to acquire additional shares of common stock and do not have cumulative voting rights.
	During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company issued 49,000 common shares on exercise of stock options for cash proceeds of $0.03 million, and issued 55,000 common shares on exercise of warrants for cash proceeds of $0.1 million.
	During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company issued 20,335 shares for compensation to directors in the amount of $0.1 million; issued 72,000 common shares on exercise of stock options for cash proceeds of $0.1 million, and issued 280,836 common shares on exercise of warrants for cash proceeds of $0.4 million.
	Preferred Stock :
	The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of no par preferred stock. The Company’s Board of Directors is authorized to create any series and, in connection with the creation of each series, to fix by resolution the number of shares of each series, and the designations, powers, preferences, and rights; including liquidation, dividends, conversion and voting rights, as they may determine. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, no preferred stock was issued or outstanding.
	Stock options :
	The Company has an Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), the purpose of which is to enable the Company to attract and retain employees and to provide a means of compensating those employees, directors, officers and other individuals or entities integral to the Company's success. The Plan is administered by the Company’s Board of Directors.
	The Plan requires the Company to reserve and have available for issue, 6,500,000 common shares, less that number of common shares reserved for issuance pursuant to stock options granted. The aggregate number of common shares that may be issued to any holder or awarded to any grantee under the Plan may not exceed 5% of the outstanding common shares. Vesting of options is at the discretion of the Board at the time the options are granted.
	The Plan authorizes the Company to reserve and have available for issue 2,515,039 shares of common stock as of December 31, 2013 and 2,511,500 options are issued and outstanding. As of December 31, 2013, the intrinsic value of options outstanding and exercisable was $0.04 million. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options.
	As of December 31, 2013, the following stock options were outstanding:
	Options	Options		Exercise	Expiration
	Granted	Exercisable		Price	Date
	10,000	10,000		4.45	25-Feb-14
	31,500	31,500		0.52 CDN	31-Mar-14
	10,000	10,000		4.18	15-Apr-14
	10,000	10,000		0.45 CDN	27-Apr-14
	12,000	12,000		2.15	31-May-14
	59,000	59,000		2.16	31-May-14
	53,000	53,000		4.18	31-May-14
	44,500	44,500		4.98	31-May-14
	10,000	10,000		4.17	31-May-14
	2,000	2,000		2.15	2-Aug-14
	4,000	4,000		4.98	2-Aug-14
	5,000	5,000		4.18	2-Aug-14
	5,000	5,000		2.16	2-Aug-14
	110,000	110,000		0.45	10-Sep-14
	10,000	10,000		1.05	31-Oct-14
	16,500	16,500		4.98	31-Oct-14
	17,000	17,000		4.18	31-Oct-14
	17,500	17,500		2.16	31-Oct-14
	5,000	5,000		1.05	2-Nov-14
	30,000	30,000		1.65	December 30,2014
	192,000	192,000		2.15	30-Mar-15
	10,000	10,000		1.17	6-Sep-15
	20,000	20,000		2.5	1-Nov-15
	501,500	501,500		4.98	21-Mar-16
	2,500	2,500		5.93	8-Apr-16
	20,000	20,000		1.17	6-Sep-16
	634,500	634,500		4.18	1-Apr-17
	20,000	20,000		3.77	3-May-17
	649,000	649,000		2.16	21-Mar-18
	2,511,500	2,511,500		$3.28
	The summary of stock options granted and outstanding is as follows:
			2013				2012
						Weighted				Weighted
						average				average
			Number			exercise	Number			exercise
			of shares			price	of shares			price
	Outstanding, beginning of year		2,452,000		$	3.86	1,660,500		$	3.72
	Granted		1,124,500			2.13	1,128,500			4.17
	Canceled or forfeited		(1,016,000	)		3.54	(265,000	)		5.01
	Exercised		(49,000	)		0.52	(72,000	)		1.5
	Outstanding, end of year		2,511,500		$	3.28	2,452,000		$	3.86
	Options exercisable		2,511,500		$	3.28	2,452,000		$	3.86
	The weighted average fair value of options granted during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 was $0.46 and $1.81 per share, respectively. The fair value of stock options granted was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:
	( i ) Risk-free interest rate: 0.33% to 0.97% (2012 – 0.32% to 0.42%) .
	( ii ) Expected life: 2.0 – 3.0 years ( 2012 – 2.5 – 5.0 years).
	( iii ) Volatility: 52% - 60% (2012 – 69% - 71%).
	( iv ) Expected dividends – nil.
	The Company has utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term assumption in the fair value calculation for stock options granted during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. The mid-point between the vesting date and the maximum contractual expiration date is used as the expected term under this method.
	Total stock-based compensation recognized during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 was $0.6 million and $2.1 million, respectively. During 2013 and 2012, a total of $0.4 million and $1.4 million stock option compensation was attributable to the Troy Mine employees and is included in the amounts reported in general and administrative expense.
Stock Purchase Warrants :
There were no stock purchase warrants outstanding at December 31, 2013 for the purchase of common shares of Revett Mining Company.
During the year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, 55,000 and 280,836 warrants were exercised, respectively, and 1,108,438 warrants expired during 2013. There are no warrants outstanding as of December 31, 2013.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Taxes [Text Block]	'
	12. Income taxes
	The Company’s income tax benefit (expense) for the years ending December 31 is as follows:
			2013			2012
	Federal:
	Current	$	(20	)	$	(35	)
	Deferred		5,250			(1,579	)
	Total Federal		5,230			(1,614	)
	State:
	Current		-			-
	Deferred		607			(185	)
	Total income tax benefit (expense)	$	5,837		$	(1,799	)
	Domestic and foreign components of income (loss) from operations before income taxes for the years ended December 31, are as follows:
			2013			2012
	Domestic	$	(17,200	)	$	4,723
	Foreign		(212	)		1,161
	Total	$	(17,412	)	$	5,884
	The annual tax benefit (expense) is different from the amount that would be provided by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to the pre-tax income (loss). The reasons for the differences are as follows:
			2013						2012
	Income tax at statutory rate	$	6,094			35.00%		$	(2,059	)	( 35.0%	)
	Effect of state taxes		791			4.40%			-		-
	Effect of foreign taxes		(25	)		( 0.1%	)		-		-
	Change in valuation allowance		(3,350	)		( 19.2%	)		762		12.90%
	Percentage depletion		2,503			14.40%			345		5.90%
	Stock based compensation		(179	)		( 1.0%	)		(679	)	( 11.5%	)
	Other		3			-			(168	)	( 2.8%	)
	Income tax benefit (expense)	$	5,837			33.50%		$	(1,799	)	( 30.5%	)
	The percentage depletion amount for 2013 in the above schedule is a result of a miscalculation in the prior year tax provision that was not considered to be material to current or prior year financial statements.
	The significant components of the Company’s deferred income tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
			2013			2012
	Deferred income tax assets:
	Reclamation and remediation	$	1,803		$	2,188
	Net operating losses:
	United States		16,826			6,731
	Canada		2,764			2,715
	Investments		-			290
	Other assets		2,015			1,120
			23,408			13,044
	Valuation allowance		(6,065	)		(2,715	)
	Deferred income tax assets		17,343			10,329
	Deferred income tax liabilities:
	Mineral property, plant, and equipment		(17,343	)		(15,839	)
	Investments		(25	)		-
	Net deferred income tax liability	$	(25	)	$	(5,510	)
	Current deferred tax asset (liability)	$	-		$	432
	Long term deferred tax asset (liability)		(25	)		(5,942	)
	Net deferred income tax liability	$	(25	)	$	(5,510	)
	As of December 31, 2013 management of the Company used the guidelines contained in ASC 740 and evaluated the positive and negative evidence available to determine whether a valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets should be established. Management has determined that the Company’s negative evidence of a cumulative loss position after significant permanent differences and the lack of future taxable income based on current conditions regarding the Troy mine outweighed the positive evidence. Management believes that it is more likely than not the deferred tax assets will not be recovered. Therefore a valuation allowance equal to 100% of the deferred tax assets has been recorded.
	At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company has United States net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $43.0 million and $18.0 million, respectively, that expire at various dates between 2019 and 2033. The losses that were incurred prior to the acquisition of Revett Silver are subject to an annual limitation of approximately $2.1 million.
	The Company has United States federal tax credit carry forwards of approximately $0.4 million that expire in 2032. Montana State net operating losses of approximately $33.4 million and $10.0 million, respectively, expire at various dates between 2014 and 2020.
	The Company has a net capital loss carry forward of approximately $1.5 million that expires in 2017 and 2018 and $0.6 million of AMT credits that do not expire.
	The Company has Canadian net operating losses of approximately $10.6 million (2012 - $10.4 million) and these losses expire at various dates between 2014 and 2033. See the Note 1 regarding Company’s reorganization which includes exiting Canada. As a result, none of the Canadian net operating loss will be available in the future.
	The Company has no unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2013 or 2012, and there was no change in unrecognized tax benefits during the current year. The Company has not provided for any interest or penalties associated with any uncertain tax positions. If interest and penalties were to be assessed, the Company’s policy is to charge interest to interest expense, and penalties to other operating expense. It is not anticipated that there will be any significant changes to unrecognized benefits within the next 12 months. Currently tax years 2011-2013 remain open for examination by the United States taxing authorities. Net operating losses prior to 2011 could be adjusted during an examination of open years.

Comprehensive_income

Comprehensive income	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Comprehensive income [Text Block]	'
	13. Comprehensive income
	The components of other comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended December 31, are as follows:
			2013			2012
	Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale securities before tax	$	479		$	(1,212	)
	Deferred tax benefit (expense)		(168	)		423
	Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale securities, net of tax		311			(789	)
	Reclassification of net loss on sale included in net income (loss)		1,376			141
	Deferred tax provision (benefit)		(482	)		(50	)
	Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale securities, net of tax	$	583		$	(698	)

Derivative_instruments

Derivative instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative instruments [Text Block]	'
	14. Derivative instruments
	Concentrate Sales Contracts
	The Company enters into concentrate sales contracts with third-party buyer. The contracts, in general, provide for a provisional payment based upon provisional assays and quoted metal prices and the provisionally priced sales contain an embedded derivative that is required to be separated from the host contract for accounting purposes. The host contract is the receivable from the sale of concentrates at the forward price at the time of sale. The embedded derivative, which is the final settlement based on a future price, does not qualify for hedge accounting. These embedded derivatives are recorded in Concentrate settlement and other receivables on the consolidated balance sheet and are adjusted to fair value through earnings each period until the date of final settlement.
	Fixed Forward Contracts
	At December 31, 2013, the Company did not have any forward contacts in place. At December 31, 2012, the Company had forward contracts to sell 0.7 million pounds of copper at an average price of $4.00 per pound which matured at various dates ending in February 2013. All contracts are with the Company’s customer and have been designated as normal purchase and sale contracts. Accordingly, the effects of these contracts are accounted for in the period they are settled.
	Warrant Derivative Liabilities
	Some of the Company’s issued and outstanding common share purchase warrants have exercise prices denominated in a foreign currency (Canadian dollar). These warrants are required to be treated as a derivative liability as the amount of cash the Company will receive on exercise of the warrants will vary depending on the exchange rate. These warrants are classified as a derivative liability and recognized at fair value. See discussion of the warrant derivative liabilities in note 7.
	The following summarizes classification of the fair value of the derivative instruments as of December 31, 2013, and 2012:
			Years ended December 31,
			2013		2012
	Concentrate settlement and other receivables	$	-	$	(628	)
	Warrant derivative liabilities		-		(93	)
	The following represent changes in fair value gains (losses) on derivative instruments during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:
			Years ended December 31,
			2013		2012
	Revenue	$	628	$	(259	)
	Gain on warrant derivative		63		613

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies [Text Block]	'
	15. Commitments and Contingencies
	Litigation
	As at December 31, 2013, there are no legal proceedings outstanding for either the Company or any of its subsidiaries.
	Operating Leases
	The Company has entered into a number of operating leases relating to equipment used in the production and transportation of the copper concentrate produced at Troy. All such leases expire in 2014 and many may be renewed annually. Total operating lease expense recognized for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 was $0.4 million and $0.4 million, respectively. The obligations in 2014 under the terms of these leases are $0.4 million.
	Royalty
	There is a 3% gross smelter return payable to Royal Gold over the life of the Troy Mine commencing with production on and after July 1, 2010. There is also a 1% net smelter return payable to Royal Gold over the life of the Rock Creek Mine commencing when commercial production is achieved.
	Retirement Plan
	The Company maintains a discretionary defined contribution plan, which is available to all employees after completion of one month of service. The Company may, at its discretion, match an employee’s contribution up to 5% of the employee’s compensation. The Company can also choose to make additional contributions. The Company’s contributions were approximately $0.2 million in 2013 and $0.2 million in 2012.

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru

Fair Value of Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Text Block]	'
	16. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, available for sale securities, restricted cash, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate fair value due to their short time to maturity or ability to immediately convert them to cash in the normal course. The carrying value of concentrate settlement payable or receivable is marked to market each month using quoted forward prices as of the last trading day of each month, and accordingly are recognized at fair value. The carrying values of capital lease obligations approximate fair market values as they are based on market rates of interest.
	The Company classifies financial instruments recognized at fair value in accordance with a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:
	Level 1	Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;
	Level 2	Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and
	Level 3	Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (supported by little or no market activity).
	The following table sets forth the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy. Assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
			Fair value at December 31, 2013
			Total			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	7,951		$	7,951	$	-		$	$-
	Available for sale securities		600			600		-			-
			Fair value at December 31, 2012
			Total			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	18,986		$	18,986	$	-		$	-
	Short term investments		9,264			9,264		-			-
	Available for sale securities		1,432			1,432		-			-
	Concentrate sales contract		(628	)		-		(628	)		-
	Warrant derivatives liability		(93	)		-		(93	)		-
	The Company’s cash and cash equivalent instruments are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy because they are valued using quoted market prices.
	The Company’s short-term investments are valued at quoted market prices and available for liquidity needs and are classified as trading and recorded at market value. The short-term investments are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy because they are valued using quoted market prices.
	The Company’s available for sale securities are valued using quoted market prices, and accordingly, are included in Level 1.
	The Company’s concentrate receivable, which includes provisionally priced sales, are valued using pricing models and the Company generally uses similar models to value similar instruments. Where possible, the Company verifies the values produced by its pricing models to market prices. Valuation models require a variety of inputs, including contractual terms, market prices, and correlations of such inputs. Such instruments are typically classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
	The warrant derivative liability is valued using an option pricing model, which requires a variety of inputs as described in Note 7. Such instruments are typically included in Level 2.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Information [Text Block]	'
	17. Segment Information
	The Company considers itself to operate in a single segment being copper and silver mining and related activities including exploration, development, mining, and processing. All revenues earned and mineral, property, plant and equipment are located in the United States. For all periods presented, all revenues and concentrate settlements receivable are from one customer pursuant to a concentrate sales agreement.

Earnings_Per_Common_Share

Earnings Per Common Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Common Share [Text Block]	'
	18. Earnings Per Common Share
	The following table reconciles weighted average common shares used in the computations of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (thousands, except per-share amounts).
			2013			2012
	Numerator
	Net income (loss)	$	(11,575	)	$	4,085
	Gain on warrant derivative associated with dilutive warrants		-			(613	)
	Net income (loss) for diluted earnings per share	$	(11,575	)	$	3,472
	Denominator
	Basic weighted average common shares		34,592,121			34,315,008
	Dilutive stock options and warrants		-			1,001,946
	Diluted weighted average common shares		34,592,121			35,316,954
	Basic income (loss) per share	$	(0.33	)	$	0.12
	Diluted income (loss) per share	$	(0.33	)	$	0.1
	For the year ended December 31, 2012, the gain on warrant derivative associated with dilutive warrants is an adjustment to net income for diluted earnings per share purposes because the gain would not have been recognized had the warrants been converted at the beginning of the period.
	Options to purchase 2,511,500 and 1,930,500 shares of the Company’s common stock were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, because they were anti-dilutive.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Text Block]	'
	19. Related Party Transactions
	Trafiguara AG has a contract to purchase the silver and copper concentrates produced at Troy. Trafigura Beheer B.V., which is affiliated with Trafigura AG, is the beneficial owner of more than five percent of our outstanding common shares, and is therefore a related party. Trafigura AG paid us $52 million for these concentrates during the twelve months ended December 31, 2012; it did not pay us anything during the comparable period in 2013, owing to the fact that we produced no concentrate at Troy during the period.

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	'
	20. Subsequent Events
	During the first quarter of 2014 the Company sold its available for sale securities for cash proceeds of $0.8 million. In addition, the Company settled an outstanding insurance claim for damaged mine equipment and will receive cash proceeds of $2.3 million.
	In March 2014 the Company issued 2,307,690 units of common stock and warrants and received cash proceeds of $1.8 million. Each unit consists of one share of common stock, par value $0.01, of the Company and one-half of one Common Share purchase warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one common share at an exercise price of $1.00 per warrant share at any time prior to 24 months from the closing date.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Use of estimates [Policy Text Block]	'
	(b) Use of estimates:
	The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Significant areas requiring the use of estimates include the recoverability of mineral property, plant, and equipment, the determination of the reclamation and remediation liability, assumptions used in determining the fair value of stock-based compensation, determination of valuation allowances for recoverability of income tax assets, measurement of concentrate inventory, expected economic lives and rates for depreciation, depletion, and amortization, the fair value of certain financial instruments and the estimates of mineral reserves and mine life. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Cash and cash equivalents [Policy Text Block]	'
	(c) Cash and cash equivalents:
	Cash and cash equivalents consist of funds deposited with various financial institutions in accordance with our cash management policy and all short-term money market instruments which, on acquisition, have an original maturity of three months or less. The Company's cash and cash equivalents are not subject to any restrictions.
Short-term investments and available for sale securities [Policy Text Block]	'
	(d) Short-term investments and available for sale securities:
	The Company determines the appropriate classification of investments at the time of purchase and re-evaluates such determinations at each reporting date. Short-term investments are available for liquidity needs and are classified as trading and recorded at market value with changes recorded in earnings. Marketable equity securities are categorized as available for sale and carried at fair market value with changes recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
	Realized gains and losses on the sale of securities are recognized on a specific identification basis. Unrealized gains and losses are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), unless an other than temporary impairment in value has occurred, in which case such accumulated loss would be charged to current period net income (loss). Unrealized gains and losses originally included in accumulated other comprehensive income are reclassified to current period net income (loss) when the sale or determination of other than temporary impairment of securities occurs.
Revenue recognition [Policy Text Block]	'
	(e) Revenue recognition:
	Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred and no obligations remain, collection is reasonably assured, and price is reasonably determinable. Copper and silver concentrates are sold under pricing arrangements where final prices are determined by quoted metal prices in periods subsequent to the date of sale. Revenues are recorded at the time of sale based on forward prices for the expected date of final settlement and are re-valued at each period end. Therefore, revenue from the sale of metals in concentrate are subject to mark-to-market adjustments and adjustment upon final settlement of estimated metal prices, weights, and assays. Adjustments to revenue for metal prices are recorded monthly and other adjustments are recorded on final settlement. The Company establishes a provision for losses on accounts receivable if it becomes probable it will not collect all or part of the outstanding balance. The Company has reviewed collectability of the receivable balance and concluded that no reserve for uncollectable receivables was necessary at December 31, 2013. The Company’s receivables from its one customer have had no history of un-collectability.
Stock-based compensation [Policy Text Block]	'
	(f) Stock-based compensation:
	The Company has an equity incentive plan which is described in note 11. The Company estimates the fair value of stock option grants using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Compensation costs related to stock options are included in administrative and general expenses.
Income (loss) per share [Policy Text Block]	'
	(g) Income (loss) per share:
	Basic income (loss) per common share is calculated using the weighted average number of common shares issued and outstanding during the year. Diluted income (loss) per common share is calculated using the treasury stock method, which assumes that the proceeds to be received on exercise of outstanding stock options and warrants are used to repurchase shares of the Company at the average market price of the common shares for the year. Stock options and warrants are included in the calculation of diluted earnings per common share only if earnings are positive and to the extent the market price of the common shares exceeds the exercise price of the stock options and warrants.
Foreign currency translation [Policy Text Block]	'
	(h) Foreign currency translation:
	The Company’s functional currency for all subsidiaries is the United States dollar. Transactions and account balances originally stated in currencies other than the United States dollar have been translated into United States dollars as follows:
	Revenue and expense items at the rate of exchange in effect on the dates they occur.
	Non-monetary assets and liabilities at historical exchange rates, unless such items are carried at market, in which case they are translated at the exchange rate in effect on the balance sheet date.
	Monetary assets and liabilities at the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date.
	Transaction gains and losses are recorded in the statement of operations in the period in which they occur.
Inventories [Policy Text Block]	'
	(i) Inventories:
	Material and supplies are valued at the lower of average cost or market. Stockpiled ore and work-in-process inventory are valued at the lower of the average production cost or net realizable value after an allowance for additional processing costs. Finished goods inventory, which consists of copper and silver concentrate available for sale, is valued at the lower of the average production cost or net realizable value. Production costs include the cost of raw materials, direct labor, mine site overhead expenses, and depreciation and depletion of mineral property, plant, and equipment.
Mineral property, plant and equipment [Policy Text Block]	'
	(j) Mineral property, plant and equipment:
	Exploration costs are expensed as incurred. Costs related to the acquisition of property and mineral rights, construction of production facilities, and the development of mine infrastructure are capitalized. Costs of permitting, evaluation, and feasibility are only capitalized upon completion of an analysis which demonstrates the economic viability of the mineral deposit. Specifically, drilling and related costs incurred on sites without an existing mine and on areas outside the boundary of a known mineral deposit that contains proven and probable reserves are exploration expenditures and are expensed as incurred. Drilling and related costs incurred to define and delineate a residual mineral deposit that has not previously been classified as a proven or probable reserve at a development stage or production stage mine will only be capitalized when management determines there is sufficient evidence that the expenditure will result in a future economic benefit to the Company when the expenditure is made.
	Management evaluates whether or not there is sufficient geologic and economic certainty of being able to convert a mineral deposit into a proven or probable reserve at a development stage property, based upon the known geology and metallurgy, existing or planned mining and processing facilities, and existing operating permits and environmental programs. Costs are only capitalized when the following conditions have been met: ( i ) there is a probable future economic benefit to the Company; ( ii ) the Company has or can obtain the economic benefit and control access to it; and ( iii ) the transaction or event giving rise to the economic benefit has already occurred. Once commercial production has commenced, these costs are amortized using the units-of-production method based on proven and probable reserves. Production facilities and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated using the units-of-production method at rates sufficient to depreciate the assets over their estimated useful lives, not to exceed the life of the mine to which the assets relate. Vehicles and office equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of three to six years. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred.
Impairment of long-lived assets [Policy Text Block]	'
	(k) Impairment of long-lived assets:
	The Company reviews and evaluates its long-lived assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to its estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount exceeds the estimated undiscounted cash flows, an impairment loss is recognized based on the difference between the estimated fair value of the asset and its carrying value.
	Management’s estimates are subject to risks and uncertainties of changes affecting the recoverability of the Company’s investment in its mineral property, plant, equipment, and mine development. Management's estimates of these factors are based on expected future conditions. Nonetheless, it is reasonably possible that in the near term, changes that would adversely affect management's estimate of net cash flows expected to be generated from its properties could occur. This could necessitate a write down for asset impairment.
Reclamation and remediation [Policy Text Block]	'
	(l) Reclamation and remediation:
	The Company's mining and exploration activities are subject to various laws and regulations governing the protection of the environment. The Company recognizes the fair value of future reclamation and remediation as a liability in the period in which it incurs a legal obligation associated with the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset that results from the acquisition, construction, development, and/or normal use of the asset, if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. The liability is measured initially at fair value and the resulting cost capitalized into the carrying value of the related assets. In subsequent periods, the liability is adjusted for accretion of the discount and any change in the amount or timing of the underlying cash flows. The asset retirement cost capitalized to the related asset is depreciated over the remaining life of the asset.
	It is reasonably possible that the ultimate cost of remediation and reclamation could change in the future due to uncertainties associated with defining the nature and extent of environmental contamination, the application of laws and regulations by regulatory authorities and changes in remediation technology. The Company continually reviews its accrued liabilities as evidence becomes available indicating that its remediation and reclamation obligations may have changed. Any such increases in costs could materially impact the future amounts charged to operations for reclamation and remediation obligations and are accounted for as a change in estimate.
Income taxes [Policy Text Block]	'
	(m) Income taxes:
	The Company recognizes provision for income taxes based on the asset and liability method. The Company recognizes deferred income tax assets and liabilities and the expected income tax consequences of events that have been recognized in its financial statements. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect in the periods in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect on deferred income tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in operations in the period that includes the date of enactment. The Company records a valuation allowance against any portion of those deferred income tax assets that management believes will not be realized.
Hedging instruments [Policy Text Block]	'
	(n) Hedging instruments:
	The Company may utilize derivative financial instruments to reduce cash flow risk relating to copper and silver sales.
	The Company recognizes derivative financial instruments on a mark-to-market basis with changes in fair value recognized in revenues for the period. Contracts designated as held for normal purchase and sale are not accounted for as derivatives and the effect of these contracts are accounted for only in the period of settlement.
Other comprehensive income (loss) [Policy Text Block]	'
	(o) Other comprehensive income (loss):
	Other Comprehensive income (loss) includes all changes in equity from non-owner sources. All the activity in other comprehensive income (loss) relates to gains and losses on available for sale securities.

Inventory_Tables

Inventory (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Inventory [Table Text Block]	'
			2013		2012
	Concentrate inventory	$	530	$	733
	Material and supplies		3,603		3,779
		$	4,133	$	4,512

Mineral_Property_Plant_Equipme1

Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, and Mine Development (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Mineral Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	'
			2013			2012
	Troy:
	Mineral reserves and development costs	$	18,322		$	17,506
	Plant and equipment		13,931			18,387
	Buildings and structures		6,421			5,553
			38,674			41,446
	Rock Creek:
	Mineral properties		34,976			34,976
	Other, corporate		4,330			4,330
	Other, mineral properties		118			118
			78,098			80,870
	Accumulated depreciation and depletion:
	Troy property acquisition and development costs		(7,332	)		(7,332	)
	Troy plant and equipment		(3,861	)		(7,416	)
	Troy buildings and structures		(1,630	)		(1,630	)
			(12,823	)		(16,378	)
	Other corporate assets		(167	)		(135	)
			(12,990	)		(16,513	)
		$	65,108		$	64,357

Available_for_sale_securities_

Available for sale securities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table Text Block]	'
				2013			2012
		Cost	$	1,499		$	2,259
		Other than temporary impairment charge		(969	)		-
		Unrealized gain (loss)		70			(827	)
		Fair value	$	600		$	1,432

Warrant_derivative_liability_T

Warrant derivative liability (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Derivative Liabilities Fair value Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	'
				For the year ended December 31
				2013			2012
		Balance, beginning of period	$	93		$	1,170
		Gain on warrant derivatives		(63	)		(613	)
		Warrants exercised		(30	)		(464	)
		Balance, end of period	$	-		$	93

Debt_and_capital_lease_obligat1

Debt and capital lease obligations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations [Table Text Block]	'
			2013			2012
	Capital leases and note payable	$	1,289		$	2,280
	Less current portion		(925	)		(991	)
		$	364		$	1,289
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases and Notes Payable [Table Text Block]	'
			Capital			Note
	Years ending December 31,		Leases			Payable			Total
	2014	$	636		$	299
	2015		159			205
	Total minimum lease payments		795			504
	Less amount representing interest (at rates ranging from 1.6% to 4.0%)		(10	)
	Total present value of net minimum capital lease and note payable payment		785			504		$	1,289
	Less current portion		626			299
		$	159		$	205		$	364

Reclamation_and_remediation_li1

Reclamation and remediation liability (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Changes in the reclamation liability [Table Text Block]	'
			2013			2012
	Reclamation and remediation liability, beginning of year	$	5,598		$	7,955
	Reduction in present value of liability due to mine life extension and change in estimated costs, net		(1,460	)		(3,032	)
	Accretion expense		476			675
	Reclamation and remediation liability, end of year	$	4,614		$	5,598

Share_Capital_Tables

Share Capital (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Stock Options Outstanding [Table Text Block]	'
	Options	Options		Exercise	Expiration
	Granted	Exercisable		Price	Date
	10,000	10,000		4.45	25-Feb-14
	31,500	31,500		0.52 CDN	31-Mar-14
	10,000	10,000		4.18	15-Apr-14
	10,000	10,000		0.45 CDN	27-Apr-14
	12,000	12,000		2.15	31-May-14
	59,000	59,000		2.16	31-May-14
	53,000	53,000		4.18	31-May-14
	44,500	44,500		4.98	31-May-14
	10,000	10,000		4.17	31-May-14
	2,000	2,000		2.15	2-Aug-14
	4,000	4,000		4.98	2-Aug-14
	5,000	5,000		4.18	2-Aug-14
	5,000	5,000		2.16	2-Aug-14
	110,000	110,000		0.45	10-Sep-14
	10,000	10,000		1.05	31-Oct-14
	16,500	16,500		4.98	31-Oct-14
	17,000	17,000		4.18	31-Oct-14
	17,500	17,500		2.16	31-Oct-14
	5,000	5,000		1.05	2-Nov-14
	30,000	30,000		1.65	December 30,2014
	192,000	192,000		2.15	30-Mar-15
	10,000	10,000		1.17	6-Sep-15
	20,000	20,000		2.5	1-Nov-15
	501,500	501,500		4.98	21-Mar-16
	2,500	2,500		5.93	8-Apr-16
	20,000	20,000		1.17	6-Sep-16
	634,500	634,500		4.18	1-Apr-17
	20,000	20,000		3.77	3-May-17
	649,000	649,000		2.16	21-Mar-18
	2,511,500	2,511,500		$3.28
Schedule of Stock Options Outstanding, Activity [Table Text Block]	'
			2013				2012
						Weighted				Weighted
						average				average
			Number			exercise	Number			exercise
			of shares			price	of shares			price
	Outstanding, beginning of year		2,452,000		$	3.86	1,660,500		$	3.72
	Granted		1,124,500			2.13	1,128,500			4.17
	Canceled or forfeited		(1,016,000	)		3.54	(265,000	)		5.01
	Exercised		(49,000	)		0.52	(72,000	)		1.5
	Outstanding, end of year		2,511,500		$	3.28	2,452,000		$	3.86
	Options exercisable		2,511,500		$	3.28	2,452,000		$	3.86

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Income Tax Expense [Table Text Block]	'
			2013			2012
	Federal:
	Current	$	(20	)	$	(35	)
	Deferred		5,250			(1,579	)
	Total Federal		5,230			(1,614	)
	State:
	Current		-			-
	Deferred		607			(185	)
	Total income tax benefit (expense)	$	5,837		$	(1,799	)
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]	'
			2013			2012
	Domestic	$	(17,200	)	$	4,723
	Foreign		(212	)		1,161
	Total	$	(17,412	)	$	5,884
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	'
			2013						2012
	Income tax at statutory rate	$	6,094			35.00%		$	(2,059	)	( 35.0%	)
	Effect of state taxes		791			4.40%			-		-
	Effect of foreign taxes		(25	)		( 0.1%	)		-		-
	Change in valuation allowance		(3,350	)		( 19.2%	)		762		12.90%
	Percentage depletion		2,503			14.40%			345		5.90%
	Stock based compensation		(179	)		( 1.0%	)		(679	)	( 11.5%	)
	Other		3			-			(168	)	( 2.8%	)
	Income tax benefit (expense)	$	5,837			33.50%		$	(1,799	)	( 30.5%	)
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
			2013			2012
	Deferred income tax assets:
	Reclamation and remediation	$	1,803		$	2,188
	Net operating losses:
	United States		16,826			6,731
	Canada		2,764			2,715
	Investments		-			290
	Other assets		2,015			1,120
			23,408			13,044
	Valuation allowance		(6,065	)		(2,715	)
	Deferred income tax assets		17,343			10,329
	Deferred income tax liabilities:
	Mineral property, plant, and equipment		(17,343	)		(15,839	)
	Investments		(25	)		-
	Net deferred income tax liability	$	(25	)	$	(5,510	)
	Current deferred tax asset (liability)	$	-		$	432
	Long term deferred tax asset (liability)		(25	)		(5,942	)
	Net deferred income tax liability	$	(25	)	$	(5,510	)

Comprehensive_income_Tables

Comprehensive income (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	'
			2013			2012
	Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale securities before tax	$	479		$	(1,212	)
	Deferred tax benefit (expense)		(168	)		423
	Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale securities, net of tax		311			(789	)
	Reclassification of net loss on sale included in net income (loss)		1,376			141
	Deferred tax provision (benefit)		(482	)		(50	)
	Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale securities, net of tax	$	583		$	(698	)

Derivative_instruments_Tables

Derivative instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Derivative Instruments at Fair Value [Table Text Block]	'
			Years ended December 31,
			2013		2012
	Concentrate settlement and other receivables	$	-	$	(628	)
	Warrant derivative liabilities		-		(93	)
Schedule of Mark-to-Market Gains(Losses) on Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]	'
			Years ended December 31,
			2013		2012
	Revenue	$	628	$	(259	)
	Gain on warrant derivative		63		613

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru1

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013									Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule of Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]	'									'
			Fair value at December 31, 2013									Fair value at December 31, 2012
			Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3			Total			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	7,951	$	7,951	$	-	$	$-	Cash and cash equivalents	$	18,986		$	18,986	$	-		$	-
	Available for sale securities		600		600		-		-	Short term investments		9,264			9,264		-			-
										Available for sale securities		1,432			1,432		-			-
										Concentrate sales contract		(628	)		-		(628	)		-
										Warrant derivatives liability		(93	)		-		(93	)		-

Earnings_Per_Common_Share_Tabl

Earnings Per Common Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	'
			2013			2012
	Numerator
	Net income (loss)	$	(11,575	)	$	4,085
	Gain on warrant derivative associated with dilutive warrants		-			(613	)
	Net income (loss) for diluted earnings per share	$	(11,575	)	$	3,472
	Denominator
	Basic weighted average common shares		34,592,121			34,315,008
	Dilutive stock options and warrants		-			1,001,946
	Diluted weighted average common shares		34,592,121			35,316,954
	Basic income (loss) per share	$	(0.33	)	$	0.12
	Diluted income (loss) per share	$	(0.33	)	$	0.1

Nature_of_operations_and_Finan1

Nature of operations and Financing Plans (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Nature Of Operations And Financing Plans 1	$12

Inventory_Narrative_Details

Inventory (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory 1	$200,000

Mineral_Property_Plant_Equipme2

Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, and Mine Development (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development 1	$2,100,000
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development 2	2,100,000
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development 3	200,000
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development 4	1,100,000
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development 5	1,100,000
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development 6	$3,600,000

Available_for_sale_securities_1

Available for sale securities (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Available For Sale Securities 1	$400,000
Available For Sale Securities 2	200,000
Available For Sale Securities 3	400,000
Available For Sale Securities 4	100,000
Available For Sale Securities 5	$1,000,000

Warrant_derivative_liability_N

Warrant derivative liability (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Warrant Derivative Liability 1	$60,000
Warrant Derivative Liability 2	600,000
Warrant Derivative Liability 3	280,836
Warrant Derivative Liability 4	400,000
Warrant Derivative Liability 5	500,000
Warrant Derivative Liability 6	55,000
Warrant Derivative Liability 7	100,000
Warrant Derivative Liability 8	$100,000
Warrant Derivative Liability 9	0.14%
Warrant Derivative Liability 10	36.36%
Warrant Derivative Liability 11	0
Warrant Derivative Liability 12	0.65

Restricted_cash_and_other_asse1

Restricted cash and other assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Restricted Cash And Other Assets 1	$8,400,000
Restricted Cash And Other Assets 2	8,400,000
Restricted Cash And Other Assets 3	6,500,000
Restricted Cash And Other Assets 4	16,800,000
Restricted Cash And Other Assets 5	6,500,000
Restricted Cash And Other Assets 6	1,900,000
Restricted Cash And Other Assets 7	700,000
Restricted Cash And Other Assets 8	700,000
Restricted Cash And Other Assets 9	$600,000

Debt_and_capital_lease_obligat2

Debt and capital lease obligations (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations 1	$800,000
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations 2	4.10%
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations 3	50,000
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations 4	100,000
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations 5	20,000,000
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations 6	350
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations 7	30,000,000
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations 8	900,000
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations 9	$600,000

Reclamation_and_remediation_li2

Reclamation and remediation liability (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Reclamation And Remediation Liability 1	$13
Reclamation And Remediation Liability 2	6
Reclamation And Remediation Liability 3	$8
Reclamation And Remediation Liability 4	8.50%
Reclamation And Remediation Liability 5	7.25%
Reclamation And Remediation Liability 6	8.50%

Share_Capital_Narrative_Detail

Share Capital (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
	Y
Share Capital 1	49,000
Share Capital 2	$30,000
Share Capital 3	55,000
Share Capital 4	100,000
Share Capital 5	20,335
Share Capital 6	100,000
Share Capital 7	72,000
Share Capital 8	100,000
Share Capital 9	280,836
Share Capital 10	400,000
Share Capital 11	6,500,000
Share Capital 12	5.00%
Share Capital 13	2,515,039
Share Capital 14	2,511,500
Share Capital 15	40,000
Share Capital 16	0.46
Share Capital 17	$1.81
Share Capital 18	0.33%
Share Capital 19	0.97%
Share Capital 20	0.32%
Share Capital 21	0.42%
Share Capital 22	2
Share Capital 23	3
Share Capital 24	2,012
Share Capital 25	2.5
Share Capital 26	5
Share Capital 27	52.00%
Share Capital 28	60.00%
Share Capital 29	69.00%
Share Capital 30	71.00%
Share Capital 31	0
Share Capital 32	600,000
Share Capital 33	2,100,000
Share Capital 34	400,000
Share Capital 35	$1,400,000
Share Capital 36	55,000
Share Capital 37	280,836
Share Capital 38	1,108,438

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
	M
Income Taxes 1	100.00%
Income Taxes 2	$43,000,000
Income Taxes 3	18,000,000
Income Taxes 4	2,100,000
Income Taxes 5	400,000
Income Taxes 6	33,400,000
Income Taxes 7	10,000,000
Income Taxes 8	1,500,000
Income Taxes 9	600,000
Income Taxes 10	10,600,000
Income Taxes 11	$10,400,000
Income Taxes 12	12

Derivative_instruments_Narrati

Derivative instruments (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
	lb
Derivative Instruments 1	700,000
Derivative Instruments 2	4

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments And Contingencies 1	$400,000
Commitments And Contingencies 2	400,000
Commitments And Contingencies 3	400,000
Commitments And Contingencies 4	3.00%
Commitments And Contingencies 5	1.00%
Commitments And Contingencies 6	5.00%
Commitments And Contingencies 7	200,000
Commitments And Contingencies 8	$200,000

Earnings_Per_Common_Share_Narr

Earnings Per Common Share (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Common Share 1	2,511,500
Earnings Per Common Share 2	1,930,500

Related_Party_Transactions_Nar

Related Party Transactions (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions 1	$52

Subsequent_Events_Narrative_De

Subsequent Events (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
	M
Subsequent Events 1	$800,000
Subsequent Events 2	2,300,000
Subsequent Events 3	2,307,690
Subsequent Events 4	1,800,000
Subsequent Events 5	$0.01
Subsequent Events 6	$1
Subsequent Events 7	24

Schedule_of_Inventory_Details

Schedule of Inventory (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory Schedule Of Inventory 1	$530
Inventory Schedule Of Inventory 2	733
Inventory Schedule Of Inventory 3	3,603
Inventory Schedule Of Inventory 4	3,779
Inventory Schedule Of Inventory 5	4,133
Inventory Schedule Of Inventory 6	$4,512

Schedule_of_Mineral_Property_P

Schedule of Mineral Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development Schedule Of Mineral Property, Plant And Equipment 1	$18,322
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development Schedule Of Mineral Property, Plant And Equipment 2	17,506
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development Schedule Of Mineral Property, Plant And Equipment 3	13,931
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development Schedule Of Mineral Property, Plant And Equipment 4	18,387
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development Schedule Of Mineral Property, Plant And Equipment 5	6,421
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development Schedule Of Mineral Property, Plant And Equipment 6	5,553
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development Schedule Of Mineral Property, Plant And Equipment 7	38,674
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development Schedule Of Mineral Property, Plant And Equipment 8	41,446
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development Schedule Of Mineral Property, Plant And Equipment 9	34,976
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development Schedule Of Mineral Property, Plant And Equipment 10	34,976
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development Schedule Of Mineral Property, Plant And Equipment 11	4,330
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development Schedule Of Mineral Property, Plant And Equipment 12	4,330
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development Schedule Of Mineral Property, Plant And Equipment 13	118
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development Schedule Of Mineral Property, Plant And Equipment 14	118
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development Schedule Of Mineral Property, Plant And Equipment 15	78,098
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development Schedule Of Mineral Property, Plant And Equipment 16	80,870
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development Schedule Of Mineral Property, Plant And Equipment 17	-7,332
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development Schedule Of Mineral Property, Plant And Equipment 18	-7,332
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development Schedule Of Mineral Property, Plant And Equipment 19	-3,861
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development Schedule Of Mineral Property, Plant And Equipment 20	-7,416
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development Schedule Of Mineral Property, Plant And Equipment 21	-1,630
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development Schedule Of Mineral Property, Plant And Equipment 22	-1,630
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development Schedule Of Mineral Property, Plant And Equipment 23	-12,823
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development Schedule Of Mineral Property, Plant And Equipment 24	-16,378
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development Schedule Of Mineral Property, Plant And Equipment 25	-167
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development Schedule Of Mineral Property, Plant And Equipment 26	-135
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development Schedule Of Mineral Property, Plant And Equipment 27	-12,990
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development Schedule Of Mineral Property, Plant And Equipment 28	-16,513
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development Schedule Of Mineral Property, Plant And Equipment 29	65,108
Mineral Property, Plant, Equipment, And Mine Development Schedule Of Mineral Property, Plant And Equipment 30	$64,357

Schedule_of_Availableforsale_S

Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Available For Sale Securities Schedule Of Available-for-sale Securities 1	$1,499
Available For Sale Securities Schedule Of Available-for-sale Securities 2	2,259
Available For Sale Securities Schedule Of Available-for-sale Securities 3	-969
Available For Sale Securities Schedule Of Available-for-sale Securities 4	0
Available For Sale Securities Schedule Of Available-for-sale Securities 5	70
Available For Sale Securities Schedule Of Available-for-sale Securities 6	-827
Available For Sale Securities Schedule Of Available-for-sale Securities 7	600
Available For Sale Securities Schedule Of Available-for-sale Securities 8	$1,432

Schedule_of_Derivative_Liabili

Schedule of Derivative Liabilities Fair value Reconciliation (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Warrant Derivative Liability Schedule Of Derivative Liabilities Fair Value Reconciliation 1	$93
Warrant Derivative Liability Schedule Of Derivative Liabilities Fair Value Reconciliation 2	1,170
Warrant Derivative Liability Schedule Of Derivative Liabilities Fair Value Reconciliation 3	-63
Warrant Derivative Liability Schedule Of Derivative Liabilities Fair Value Reconciliation 4	-613
Warrant Derivative Liability Schedule Of Derivative Liabilities Fair Value Reconciliation 5	-30
Warrant Derivative Liability Schedule Of Derivative Liabilities Fair Value Reconciliation 6	-464
Warrant Derivative Liability Schedule Of Derivative Liabilities Fair Value Reconciliation 7	0
Warrant Derivative Liability Schedule Of Derivative Liabilities Fair Value Reconciliation 8	$93

Schedule_of_Longterm_Debt_and_

Schedule of Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Schedule Of Long-term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations 1	$1,289
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Schedule Of Long-term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations 2	2,280
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Schedule Of Long-term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations 3	-925
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Schedule Of Long-term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations 4	-991
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Schedule Of Long-term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations 5	364
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Schedule Of Long-term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations 6	$1,289

Schedule_of_Future_Minimum_Lea

Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases and Notes Payable (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Schedule Of Future Minimum Lease Payments For Capital Leases And Notes Payable 1	$636
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Schedule Of Future Minimum Lease Payments For Capital Leases And Notes Payable 2	299
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Schedule Of Future Minimum Lease Payments For Capital Leases And Notes Payable 3	159
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Schedule Of Future Minimum Lease Payments For Capital Leases And Notes Payable 4	205
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Schedule Of Future Minimum Lease Payments For Capital Leases And Notes Payable 5	795
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Schedule Of Future Minimum Lease Payments For Capital Leases And Notes Payable 6	504
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Schedule Of Future Minimum Lease Payments For Capital Leases And Notes Payable 7	1.60%
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Schedule Of Future Minimum Lease Payments For Capital Leases And Notes Payable 8	4.00%
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Schedule Of Future Minimum Lease Payments For Capital Leases And Notes Payable 9	-10
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Schedule Of Future Minimum Lease Payments For Capital Leases And Notes Payable 10	785
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Schedule Of Future Minimum Lease Payments For Capital Leases And Notes Payable 11	504
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Schedule Of Future Minimum Lease Payments For Capital Leases And Notes Payable 12	1,289
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Schedule Of Future Minimum Lease Payments For Capital Leases And Notes Payable 13	626
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Schedule Of Future Minimum Lease Payments For Capital Leases And Notes Payable 14	299
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Schedule Of Future Minimum Lease Payments For Capital Leases And Notes Payable 15	159
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Schedule Of Future Minimum Lease Payments For Capital Leases And Notes Payable 16	205
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Schedule Of Future Minimum Lease Payments For Capital Leases And Notes Payable 17	$364

Schedule_of_Changes_in_the_rec

Schedule of Changes in the reclamation liability (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Reclamation And Remediation Liability Schedule Of Changes In The Reclamation Liability 1	$5,598
Reclamation And Remediation Liability Schedule Of Changes In The Reclamation Liability 2	7,955
Reclamation And Remediation Liability Schedule Of Changes In The Reclamation Liability 3	-1,460
Reclamation And Remediation Liability Schedule Of Changes In The Reclamation Liability 4	-3,032
Reclamation And Remediation Liability Schedule Of Changes In The Reclamation Liability 5	476
Reclamation And Remediation Liability Schedule Of Changes In The Reclamation Liability 6	675
Reclamation And Remediation Liability Schedule Of Changes In The Reclamation Liability 7	4,614
Reclamation And Remediation Liability Schedule Of Changes In The Reclamation Liability 8	$5,598

Schedule_of_Stock_Options_Outs

Schedule of Stock Options Outstanding (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 1	$10,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 2	10,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 3	4.45
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 4	31,500
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 5	31,500
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 6	0.52
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 7	10,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 8	10,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 9	4.18
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 10	10,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 11	10,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 12	0.45
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 13	12,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 14	12,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 15	2.15
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 16	59,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 17	59,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 18	2.16
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 19	53,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 20	53,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 21	4.18
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 22	44,500
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 23	44,500
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 24	4.98
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 25	10,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 26	10,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 27	4.17
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 28	2,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 29	2,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 30	2.15
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 31	4,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 32	4,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 33	4.98
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 34	5,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 35	5,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 36	4.18
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 37	5,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 38	5,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 39	2.16
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 40	110,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 41	110,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 42	0.45
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 43	10,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 44	10,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 45	1.05
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 46	16,500
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 47	16,500
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 48	4.98
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 49	17,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 50	17,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 51	4.18
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 52	17,500
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 53	17,500
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 54	2.16
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 55	5,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 56	5,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 57	1.05
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 58	30,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 59	30,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 60	1.65
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 61	192,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 62	192,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 63	2.15
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 64	10,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 65	10,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 66	1.17
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 67	20,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 68	20,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 69	2.5
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 70	501,500
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 71	501,500
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 72	4.98
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 73	2,500
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 74	2,500
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 75	5.93
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 76	20,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 77	20,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 78	1.17
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 79	634,500
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 80	634,500
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 81	4.18
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 82	20,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 83	20,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 84	3.77
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 85	649,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 86	649,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 87	2.16
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 88	2,511,500
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 89	2,511,500
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding 90	$3.28

Schedule_of_Stock_Options_Outs1

Schedule of Stock Options Outstanding, Activity (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding, Activity 1	$2,452,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding, Activity 2	3.86
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding, Activity 3	1,660,500
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding, Activity 4	3.72
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding, Activity 5	1,124,500
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding, Activity 6	2.13
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding, Activity 7	1,128,500
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding, Activity 8	4.17
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding, Activity 9	-1,016,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding, Activity 10	3.54
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding, Activity 11	-265,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding, Activity 12	5.01
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding, Activity 13	-49,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding, Activity 14	0.52
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding, Activity 15	-72,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding, Activity 16	1.5
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding, Activity 17	2,511,500
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding, Activity 18	3.28
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding, Activity 19	2,452,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding, Activity 20	3.86
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding, Activity 21	2,511,500
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding, Activity 22	3.28
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding, Activity 23	$2,452,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding, Activity 24	3.86

Schedule_of_Income_Tax_Expense

Schedule of Income Tax Expense (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Taxes Schedule Of Income Tax Expense 1	($20)
Income Taxes Schedule Of Income Tax Expense 2	-35
Income Taxes Schedule Of Income Tax Expense 3	5,250
Income Taxes Schedule Of Income Tax Expense 4	-1,579
Income Taxes Schedule Of Income Tax Expense 5	5,230
Income Taxes Schedule Of Income Tax Expense 6	-1,614
Income Taxes Schedule Of Income Tax Expense 7	0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Income Tax Expense 8	0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Income Tax Expense 9	607
Income Taxes Schedule Of Income Tax Expense 10	-185
Income Taxes Schedule Of Income Tax Expense 11	5,837
Income Taxes Schedule Of Income Tax Expense 12	($1,799)

Schedule_of_Income_before_Inco

Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Taxes Schedule Of Income Before Income Tax, Domestic And Foreign 1	($17,200)
Income Taxes Schedule Of Income Before Income Tax, Domestic And Foreign 2	4,723
Income Taxes Schedule Of Income Before Income Tax, Domestic And Foreign 3	-212
Income Taxes Schedule Of Income Before Income Tax, Domestic And Foreign 4	1,161
Income Taxes Schedule Of Income Before Income Tax, Domestic And Foreign 5	-17,412
Income Taxes Schedule Of Income Before Income Tax, Domestic And Foreign 6	$5,884

Schedule_of_Components_of_Inco

Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 1	$6,094
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 2	35.00%
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 3	-2,059
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 4	35.00%
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 5	791
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 6	4.40%
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 7	0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 8	0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 9	-25
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 10	0.10%
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 11	0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 12	0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 13	-3,350
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 14	19.20%
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 15	762
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 16	12.90%
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 17	2,503
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 18	14.40%
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 19	345
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 20	5.90%
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 21	-179
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 22	1.00%
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 23	-679
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 24	11.50%
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 25	3
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 26	0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 27	-168
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 28	2.80%
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 29	5,837
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 30	33.50%
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 31	($1,799)
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 32	30.50%

Schedule_of_Deferred_Tax_Asset

Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 1	$1,803
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 2	2,188
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 3	16,826
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 4	6,731
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 5	2,764
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 6	2,715
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 7	0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 8	290
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 9	2,015
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 10	1,120
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 11	23,408
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 12	13,044
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 13	-6,065
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 14	-2,715
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 15	17,343
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 16	10,329
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 17	-17,343
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 18	-15,839
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 19	-25
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 20	0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 21	-25
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 22	-5,510
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 23	0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 24	432
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 25	-25
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 26	-5,942
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 27	-25
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 28	($5,510)

Schedule_of_Comprehensive_Inco

Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Comprehensive Income Schedule Of Comprehensive Income (loss) 1	$479
Comprehensive Income Schedule Of Comprehensive Income (loss) 2	-1,212
Comprehensive Income Schedule Of Comprehensive Income (loss) 3	-168
Comprehensive Income Schedule Of Comprehensive Income (loss) 4	423
Comprehensive Income Schedule Of Comprehensive Income (loss) 5	311
Comprehensive Income Schedule Of Comprehensive Income (loss) 6	-789
Comprehensive Income Schedule Of Comprehensive Income (loss) 7	1,376
Comprehensive Income Schedule Of Comprehensive Income (loss) 8	141
Comprehensive Income Schedule Of Comprehensive Income (loss) 9	-482
Comprehensive Income Schedule Of Comprehensive Income (loss) 10	-50
Comprehensive Income Schedule Of Comprehensive Income (loss) 11	583
Comprehensive Income Schedule Of Comprehensive Income (loss) 12	($698)

Schedule_of_Derivative_Instrum

Schedule of Derivative Instruments at Fair Value (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments Schedule Of Derivative Instruments At Fair Value 1	$0
Derivative Instruments Schedule Of Derivative Instruments At Fair Value 2	-628
Derivative Instruments Schedule Of Derivative Instruments At Fair Value 3	0
Derivative Instruments Schedule Of Derivative Instruments At Fair Value 4	($93)

Schedule_of_MarktoMarket_Gains

Schedule of Mark-to-Market Gains(Losses) on Derivative Instruments (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments Schedule Of Mark-to-market Gains(losses) On Derivative Instruments 1	$628
Derivative Instruments Schedule Of Mark-to-market Gains(losses) On Derivative Instruments 2	-259
Derivative Instruments Schedule Of Mark-to-market Gains(losses) On Derivative Instruments 3	63
Derivative Instruments Schedule Of Mark-to-market Gains(losses) On Derivative Instruments 4	$613

Schedule_of_Fair_Value_by_Bala

Schedule of Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 1	$7,951	'
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 2	7,951	'
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 3	0	'
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 4	0	'
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 5	600	'
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 6	600	'
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 7	0	'
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 8	0	'
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 1	'	18,986
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 2	'	18,986
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 3	'	0
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 4	'	0
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 5	'	9,264
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 6	'	9,264
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 7	'	0
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 8	'	0
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 9	'	1,432
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 10	'	1,432
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 11	'	0
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 12	'	0
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 13	'	-628
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 14	'	0
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 15	'	-628
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 16	'	0
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 17	'	-93
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 18	'	0
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 19	'	-93
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 20	'	$0

Schedule_of_Earnings_Per_Share

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Common Share Schedule Of Earnings Per Share, Basic And Diluted 1	($11,575)
Earnings Per Common Share Schedule Of Earnings Per Share, Basic And Diluted 2	4,085
Earnings Per Common Share Schedule Of Earnings Per Share, Basic And Diluted 3	0
Earnings Per Common Share Schedule Of Earnings Per Share, Basic And Diluted 4	-613
Earnings Per Common Share Schedule Of Earnings Per Share, Basic And Diluted 5	-11,575
Earnings Per Common Share Schedule Of Earnings Per Share, Basic And Diluted 6	3,472
Earnings Per Common Share Schedule Of Earnings Per Share, Basic And Diluted 7	34,592,121
Earnings Per Common Share Schedule Of Earnings Per Share, Basic And Diluted 8	34,315,008
Earnings Per Common Share Schedule Of Earnings Per Share, Basic And Diluted 9	0
Earnings Per Common Share Schedule Of Earnings Per Share, Basic And Diluted 10	1,001,946
Earnings Per Common Share Schedule Of Earnings Per Share, Basic And Diluted 11	34,592,121
Earnings Per Common Share Schedule Of Earnings Per Share, Basic And Diluted 12	$35,316,954
Earnings Per Common Share Schedule Of Earnings Per Share, Basic And Diluted 13	-0.33
Earnings Per Common Share Schedule Of Earnings Per Share, Basic And Diluted 14	0.12
Earnings Per Common Share Schedule Of Earnings Per Share, Basic And Diluted 15	-0.33
Earnings Per Common Share Schedule Of Earnings Per Share, Basic And Diluted 16	0.1