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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)
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9 Months Ended | |||||
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2012
Surety Bond [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2012
7.5% Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2012
Minimum [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2012
Maximum [Member]
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| Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | ||||||
| Percentage of royalty obligations | 0.50% | 6.00% | ||||
| Stock issued for related party leases | $ 862,500 | |||||
| Amount of bond | 4,670,000 | |||||
| Accrued reclamation deposit | $ 2,300,000 | |||||