Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		113 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2013
Cash flows used in operating activities
Loss for the period	$ (6,890)	$ (12,559)	$ (19,462)	$ (23,177)	$ (82,790)
Items not affecting cash
Amortization	266	235	770	521	1,842
Accretion	0	0	0	0	2,530
Loss on disposal of equipment	0	0	0	0	7
Issuance of shares as compensation	0	0	0	316	316
Stock-based compensation	755	1,987	6,868	7,481	17,393
Unrealized foreign exchange	1	0	(76)	0	(77)
Net change in non-cash working capital
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable	67	(62)	53	(184)	(312)
Decrease (increase) in deposits and prepaid amounts	228	154	0	(449)	(540)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and due to related parties	(284)	947	(395)	2,321	1,500
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operationg Activities	(5,857)	(9,298)	(12,242)	(13,171)	(60,131)
Cash flows from financing activities
Funding provided by NovaGold on the completion of the Plan of Arrangement	0	0	0	40,000	40,000
Funding provided and expenses paid by NovaGold	0	0	0	3,763	61,256
Repayment of notes payable	0	0	0	0	(24,000)
Settlement of Restricted Share Units	(329)	0	(329)	0	(329)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	(329)	0	(329)	43,763	76,927
Cash flows used in investing activities
Acquisition of plant & equipment	(61)	(297)	(233)	(1,492)	(3,240)
Expenditures on mineral properties	0	0	0	0	(4,116)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities	(61)	(297)	(233)	(1,492)	(7,356)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(6,247)	(9,595)	(12,804)	29,100	9,440
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	15,687	38,696	22,244	1	0
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	$ 9,440	$ 29,101	$ 9,440	$ 29,101	$ 9,440