Commitments (Detail) (Century Thrust Joint Venture Agreement [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2013
Commitments Disclosure [Line Items]
Funding commitment, funded and expensed as incurred	$ 4.12
Century Concession in Laos [Member]
Commitments Disclosure [Line Items]
Funding commitment, unfunded amount	$ 2.38

The aggregate amount as of the balance sheet date that the entity provided to another person or entity to fund exploration costs in connection with an optional spending commitment, which was expensed as incurred.

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