Percentage of company's interest sold in the Minas San Roque project in Argentina to Marifil S.A.

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Fair value portion of an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the holder a definite sum of money at a future date.

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Amortized cost, after allowance for credit loss, of financing receivable. Excludes financing receivable covered under loss sharing agreement and net investment in lease.

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The cash inflow associated with principal collections from a borrowing supported by a written promise to pay an obligation.

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The cash inflow associated with the deconsolidation of a previously consolidated subsidiary or sale of an entity that is related to it but not strictly controlled.

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Note 4 - Notes Receivable (Details Textual) $ in Thousands						1 Months Ended
Note 4 - Notes Receivable (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	Jan. 11, 2024 CAD ($)	Jul. 27, 2023 USD ($)	Nov. 03, 2021 CAD ($)	Jul. 27, 2021 USD ($)	Jul. 27, 2018 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 CAD ($)	Feb. 29, 2024 USD ($)
Note Receivable Upon Completion of Galore Creek Project Pre-feasibility [Member]
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss					$ 75,000		$ 75,000
Proceeds from Collection of Notes Receivable		$ 25,000		$ 75,000
Note Receivable Upon Completion of Galore Creek Project Feasibility [Member]
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss			$ 1,000		25,000
Note Receivable Upon Approval of Galore Creek Project Construction Plan [Member]
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss					75,000		75,000
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure							0
Note Receivable upon Completion of Minas San Roque Project Prefeasibility [Member]
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss			750
Note Receivable upon Completion of Minas San Roque Project Feasibility [Member]
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss							$ 0
Proceeds from Collection of Notes Receivable	$ 1,000					$ 750
Galore Creek [Member]
Proceeds from Divestiture of Interest in Subsidiaries and Affiliates					$ 100,000,000
Minas San Roque [Member]
Proceeds from Divestiture of Interest in Subsidiaries and Affiliates			$ 250
Interest Sold			49.00%