Note 3 - Receivables, Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Details) - Summary Of Accounts Payable (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Note 3 - Receivables, Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Details) - Summary Of Accounts Payable [Line Items]
Accounts payable - joint venture		$ 4,357
Accounts Payable	5,661	21,978
Accounts Payable - Other [Member]
Note 3 - Receivables, Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Details) - Summary Of Accounts Payable [Line Items]
Accounts Payable	$ 5,661	$ 17,621