The period of time during which failure to follow standard mining industry practices results in a change of control.

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Represents the percentage of reduction of the Return of Contribution owed by Nevada Moly to POS-Minerals on principal payments made for equipment.

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The amount of capital contributions previously made by POS-Minerals which the reporting entity's subsidiary is required. The return of contributions is required because the project did not achieve the specified date for commencement of commercial production.

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Represents the amount of remaining capital contributions due to POS-Minerals.

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- Definition

The cash outflow for acquisition of machinery and equipment.

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Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 230
-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
-Paragraph 13
-Subparagraph (c)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=118932676&loc=d3e3213-108585

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Contingently Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest ("CRNCI") (Details) - Nevada Moly LLC - POS-Minerals Corporation - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2020
Consecutive months failure to follow standard mining practices				12 months
Remaining amount of capital contribution due to POS Minerals				$ 33.6
Reduction in obligation			$ 2.4	2.4
Milling equipment
Remaining amount of capital contribution due to POS Minerals				$ 33.6
Percentage of reduction on principal payments			20.00%
Principal payment made for equipment	$ 1.2		$ 8.4
Electrical transformer
Principal payment made for equipment		$ 2.2