Disclosure of detailed information about general and administrative expenses explanatory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2019	Aug. 31, 2018	Aug. 31, 2017
Statements [Line Items]
Salaries and benefits	$ 1,423	$ 1,772
Professional/consulting fees	1,230	1,672
Asset Impairment	344	0
Equipment rental and storage	342	752
Travel	323	255
Depreciation	235	347
Regulatory Fees	214	232
Insurance	193	373
Shareholder relations	173	163
Rent	76	305
Other	124	213
Total	$ 4,677	$ 6,084	$ 5,749

The amount of depreciation expense. Depreciation is the systematic allocation of depreciable amounts of tangible assets over their useful lives.

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The amount of expense relating to general and administrative activities of the entity.

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The amount of impairment loss recognised in profit or loss. [Refer: Impairment loss; Profit (loss)]

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The amount of expense arising from purchased insurance.

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The amount of expenses that the entity does not separately disclose in the same statement or note when the entity uses the 'function of expense' form for its analysis of expenses.

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The amount of fees paid or payable for professional services.

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The amount of expense recognised on rental activities.

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A class of employee benefits expense that represents wages and salaries. [Refer: Employee benefits expense]

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Represents amount of equipment rental and storage expense.

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Statement [Line Items]

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