NOTE 5. INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATES (Details 5) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014	May 31, 2013	May 31, 2014	May 31, 2013
Equity losses of affiliates	$ 3,616	$ 6,238	$ 7,237	$ 11,721
The Galore Creek Partnership, British Columbia, Canada
Mineral property expenditures	47	422	328	932
Care and maintenance expense	438	696	922	1,050
Depreciation		1,586		3,211
Equity losses of affiliates	485	2,704	1,250	5,193
Donlin Gold LLC, Alaska, USA
Mineral property expenditures	3,083	3,480	5,893	6,420
Care and maintenance expense
Depreciation	48	54	94	108
Equity losses of affiliates	$ 3,131	$ 3,534	$ 5,987	$ 6,528