OPERATIONS, SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (Details)	9 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015 item
OPERATIONS, SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Minimum number of metals produced from a mine of which right to purchase all or a portion available in exchange for upfront deposit	1

Represents the minimum number of metals produced from a mine of which the right to purchase all or a portion is available in exchange for upfront deposit.

No definition available.

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Period Type:	duration