NOTE 5. INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATES (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014	May 31, 2013	May 31, 2014	May 31, 2013
Balance - beginning of period			$ 307,455
Share of losses	(3,616)	(6,238)	(7,237)	(11,721)
Balance - end of period	302,458		302,458
Donlin Gold LLC Alaska USA
Balance - beginning of period			1,720	4,185
Funding			7,746	6,898
Share of losses			(5,986)	(6,528)
Balance - end of period	$ 3,480	$ 4,555	$ 3,480	$ 4,555