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Related parties (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)			6 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
Related parties (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	May 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	May 31, 2013 NovaGold and Subsidiaries [Member] Management and Office Services [Member]	May 31, 2013 The Company (NovaCopper) [Member] Accounts Receivable [Member]	May 31, 2013 The Company (NovaCopper) [Member] Accounts Payable [Member]	Nov. 30, 2012 The Company (NovaCopper) [Member] Accounts Payable [Member]	May 31, 2013 The Company (NovaCopper) [Member] Exploration and Managment Services [Member]
Related party transactions, amount of transaction			$ 153,000				$ 83,000
Due from related parties				34,000
Due to related parties	$ 61,000	$ 127,000			$ 61,000	$ 127,000

The aggregate amount of receivables to be collected from related parties where one party can exercise control or significant influence over another party; including affiliates, owners or officers and their immediate families, pension trusts, and so forth, at the financial statement date. which are usually due within one year (or one business cycle).

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of obligations due all related parties. For classified balance sheets, represents the current portion of such liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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