Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]  
Schedule of Derivatives
Derivative Type   Balance Sheet Classification   2012     2011
Derivative assets              
Gold puts   Prepaid expenses and other current assets   $ 10,571     $ -
Derivative liabilities                  
Gold calls   Derivative liabilities     227,282       -
Gold forwards   Derivative liabilities     715,536       -
Contingent dividend payment   Derivative liabilities     444,800       -
Contingent dividend payment   Derivative liability - contingent dividend payment     -       1,025,000
Total derivative liabilities       $ 1,387,618     $ 1,025,000