NOTE 5. INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATES (Details 3) (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
The Galore Creek Partnership, British Columbia, Canada
Balance - beginning of period			305,735	335,086
Funding			1,445	2,067
Share of losses			(1,250)	(5,193)
Exploration tax credit			(693)
Foreign currency translation			(6,259)	(13,879)
Balance - end of period	$ 298,978	$ 318,081	$ 298,978	$ 318,081