COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2014 Phoenix Gold Project	Sep. 30, 2014 Phoenix Gold Project	Sep. 30, 2014 Tulsequah	Oct. 16, 2009 Voiseys Bay VNRLP Litigation	Sep. 30, 2014 Voiseys Bay Canadian Minerals Partnership	Sep. 30, 2014 Voiseys Bay Altius	Sep. 30, 2014 Voiseys Bay Voiseys Bay Holding Corporation
Commitments and Contingencies
Remaining commitment amount		$ 45	$ 45
Payment made	17
Percentage of ownership interest held in Labrador Nickel Royalty Limited Partnership ("LNRLP")					89.99%	10.00%	0.01%
Minimum damage amount claimed by Labrador Nickel Royalty Limited Partnership ("LNRLP")				$ 29