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| Network | 100270 - Disclosure - Asset Retirement Obligation (Tables) (http://www.resolutenaturalresources.com/20161231/taxonomy/role/DisclosureAssetRetirementObligationTables)  | 
| Table | (Implied) | 
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001469510 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) | 
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Reconciliation of Asset Retirement Obligations  | The following table provides a reconciliation of Resolute’s asset retirement obligations for the periods presented (in thousands): 
 
 
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