Amendment Description
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Current Fiscal Year End Date
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract].
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Period End Date
Document Type
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Filer Category
Entity Registrant Name
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Noncurrent
Long-term accrued liabilities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Additional Paid in Capital
Additional paid-in capital
Assets
Total Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Assets
Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current
Assets available for sale, net NOT USED
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock; $0.001 par value 150,000,000 shares authorized - 102,795,119 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively
Deferred Revenue, Current
Deferred revenue
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Deferred tax asset, current portion NOT USED
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Deferred tax
Due to Other Related Parties, Classified, Current
Notes payable related party, current portion
Due to Related Parties, Current
Due to related parties, net of due from of $79 and $36 as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively
Goodwill
Goodwill
Iron Ore Properties Financial Instrument
Iron Ore Properties financial instrument, net of $180 beneficial conversion feature
The value of Iron Ore Properties financial instruments, net of beneficial conversion features.
Liabilities
Total liabilities
Liabilities and Equity
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Notes Payable, Noncurrent
Notes payable, non-current portion
Marketable Securities, Current
Marketable securities
Mining deposits
Mining deposits.
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Non-controlling interest
Notes Payable, Current
Notes payable, current portion
Other Assets, Current
Other current assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Other assets
Other Receivables, Net, Current
Other receivables, net of $2,602 and $2,010 of allowance as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, plant, equipment, mine development and land, net of accumulated depreciation of $572 and $361 as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated deficit during exploration stage
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total Tara Gold stockholders' deficit
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Stockholders' equity:
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant, equipment, mine development and land, accumulated depreciation
Allowance for Doubtful Other Receivables, Current
Other receivables, allowance for bad debt
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, par value per share
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Common stock, shares outstanding
Due from Related Parties, Current
Due from related parties
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Total comprehensive loss
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue
Discontinued Operation, Amount of Other Income (Loss) from Disposition of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
Loss from operations of La Escuadra
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, Net of Tax
Income from operations of discontinued oil properties (including loss on disposal of $7)
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Net loss per share, basic and diluted
Exploration expenses
Exploration Expenses
Exploration expenses.
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets
Loss on disposal of assets
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Stock in Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee
Gain on sale of joint venture interest
(Gain) on acquisition of mining concession
Gain on acquisition of mining concession
(Gain) on acquisition of mining concession.
Gain on dissolution of joint venture
Gain on dissolution of joint venture
Gain on dissolution of joint venture.
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Loss on extinguishment of debt, net
Gross Profit
Gross margin
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Loss from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Discontinued operations
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS [Abstract]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income tax provision (benefit), net of expense
Interest Expense
Interest expense
Investment Income, Interest
Interest (income)
Litigation Settlement, Expense
Settlement (income)
Loss on conversion of note payable
Loss on conversion of note payable
Loss on conversion of note payable.
Marketable Securities, Realized Gain (Loss)
Realized loss on the sale of marketable securities
Net loss attributable to Tara Gold shareholders
Add: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Total non-operating (income) expense
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Non-operating (income) expense:
Operating Expenses
Operating, general, and administrative expenses
Operating Income (Loss)
Net operating loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Unrealized gain, net on marketable securities
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Foreign currency translation
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other (income)
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net loss
Revenue Mineral Sales
Mining revenues
Revenues
Total revenues
Revenues [Abstract]
Revenues
Technology Services Revenue
Revenue from website development and software
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Basic And Diluted Duration
The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating basic and diluted EPS.
Weighted average number of shares, basic and diluted
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
Loss on disposal of discontinued oil properties
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Amortization of Financing Costs and Discounts
Amortization of beneficial conversion
Assets Reclassified To Disposal Group
American Copper Mining assets, net of liabilities reclassified to assets available for sale NOT USED
Assets reclassified to disposal group.
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss)
Realized loss on the sale of marketable securities
Beneficial conversion feature, financial instrument
Beneficial conversion feature, financial instrument
Cash Acquired from Acquisition
Cash included in business acquisition
Cash acquired in reverse acquisition
Cash acquired in reverse acquisition
Cash acquired in reverse acquisition.
Cash, beginning of period
Cash, end of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Net increase (decrease)
Cash Divested from Deconsolidation
Assets available for sale, net NOT USED
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations
Cash in discontinued operations
Common stock of subsidiary issued and option valuation for services
Common stock of subsidiary issued and option valuation for services.
Construction in progress reclassified to property, plant and equipment
Construction in progress reclassified to property, plant and equipment.
Debt Conversion, Original Debt, Amount
Conversion of debt to common stock or payable, plus accrued interest
Debt Conversion Original Debt Amount Accrued Interest
The amount of accrued interest on the original debt being converted in a noncash (or part noncash) transaction. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period.
Accrued interest converted to subsidiary's common stock
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Beneficial Conversion Feature
Beneficial conversion feature, convertible debt
Debt Instrument Convertible Beneficial Conversion Feature Related Party Debt
Beneficial conversion feature, convertible related party debt
Beneficial conversion feature, convertible related party debt.
Deconsolidation, Gain (Loss), Amount
Gain on deconsolidation of joint venture
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred tax asset, net
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Gain on sale of joint venture interest
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property
Loss on disposal of assets
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Securities, Net
Gain on sale of net cash flow interest
Gain Loss On Stock Dividend
Gain on Tara Minerals stock dividend
Gain or loss on stock dividends issued to stockholders.
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement
Lawsuit settlement payable in stock
Gain On Acquisition Of Mining Concession And Mining Assets
Gain on acquisition of mining concession
Gain on acquisition of mining concession and mining assets.
Gain On Dissolution Of Joint Venture Noncash
Gain on dissolution of joint venture
Gain on dissolution of joint venture.
Gains Losses On Extinguishment Of Debt Noncash
Amount represents the noncash difference between the fair value of the payments made and the carrying amount of the debt at the time of its extinguishment.
Loss on extinguishment of debt, net
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Business acquisition goodwill
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Loss on disposed and discontinued operations
Income Taxes Paid
Income taxes paid
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue
Deferred joint venture income
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets
Other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Receivables
Other receivables
Interest Costs, Capitalized During Period
Accrued and capitalized interest
Interest Paid
Interest paid
Issuance of common stock for assets
Issuance of common stock for assets.
Issuance of common stock under share receivable for services
Issuance of common stock under share receivable for services
Issuance of common stock under share receivable for services.
Issuance of Stock and Warrants for Services or Claims
Exploration expenses paid with stock of subsidiaries
Loss On Conversion Of Note Payable Extended
Loss on conversion of debt to subsidiary's common stock.
Loss on conversion of debt to subsidiary's common stock
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Net cash (used in) provided by in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Net loss attributable to Tara Gold shareholders
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Non-controlling interest in net loss of consolidated subsidiaries
Noncash expense due to deconsolidation of joint venture
Non-cash expense due to deconsolidation of joint venture
Non-cash expense due to deconsolidation of joint venture.
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Non-cash Investing and Financing Transactions:
Noncash Or Part Noncash Acquisition Equity Interest Acquired
Receipt of stock for joint venture payments and fee income
Receipt of stock for Joint Venture Payments and Fee Income.
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Investments Acquired
Purchase of La Escuadra with debt
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Other Assets Acquired
Assets acquired from La Escuadra
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Value of Assets Acquired
Acquisition of property and equipment through debt
Other Noncash Expense
Other
Other Noncash Investing And Financing Activity
Other NOT USED
Other Noncash Investing and Financing Activity.
Payments for Deposits
Mining deposits
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Other NOT USED
Payments from joint venture partners
Payments from joint venture partners.
Payments from joint venture partners
Payments of Stock Issuance Costs
Stock offering costs
Payments to Acquire Commercial Real Estate
Purchase of land and office building
Payments to Acquire Mining Assets
Purchase of mining concession
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment
Payments to Acquire Receivables
Loans to unrelated third parties
Proceeds from Collection of Notes Receivable
Proceeds from note receivable payments
Proceeds From Iron Ore Property Financial Instrument
Iron Ore financial instrument
Proceeds from Iron Ore Property financial instrument.
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Cash from the sale of common stock
Proceeds from Notes Payable
Proceeds from notes payable
Proceeds from Other Equity
Non-controlling interest - cash from sale of sale of common stock of subsidiaries
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Other NOT USED
Proceeds from Related Party Debt
Proceeds from notes payable, related party
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Related Party Debt
Change in due to/from related parties, net
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Marketable Securities
Proceeds from the sale of marketable securities
Proceeds from Sale of Oil and Gas Property and Equipment
Proceeds from sales of oil and gas properties
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets
Proceeds from the sale or disposal of assets
Proceeds from Short-term Debt
Proceeds from short term debt
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Purchase of or (reduction) in purchase of concession notes payable, stock and warrants plus capitalized interest
Purchase of or (reduction) in purchase of concession notes payable, stock and warrants plus capitalized interest.
Receivable Reclassified To Mining Deposit
Receivable reclassified to mining deposit
Receivable reclassified to mining deposit
Recoverable Value Added Taxes Incurred Through Additional Debt And Due To Related Party Net Of Mining Concession Modification
Recoverable value-added taxes incurred through additional debt and due to related party, net of mining concession modification.
Recoverable value-added taxes incurred through additional debt and due to related party, net of mining concession modification
Rent expense reclassified from capital lease
Rent expense reclassified from capital lease
Rent expense reclassified from capital lease.
Repayments of Notes Payable
Payments toward notes payable
Repayments of Short-term Debt
Payments toward short term debt
Share-based Compensation
Stock based compensation and stock bonuses
Share-based Goods and Nonemployee Services Transaction, Expense
Common stock issued for services and other expenses
Share receivable for debt
Share receivable for debt
Share receivable for debt.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS [Abstract]
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Cancellation of common stock for settlement (Tara Minerals)
Subsidiaries' stock based compensation and stock bonuses
Subsidiaries' stock based compensation and stock bonuses.
Subsidiaries Warrants With Debt
Subsidiaries - warrants with debt
Subsidiaries - warrants with debt
Subsidiary Common Stock Payable For Debt Noncontrolling Interest
Subsidiary common stock payable for debt - Non-controlling interest
Subsidiary common stock payable for debt - Non-controlling interest.
Subsidiary Common Stock Payable For Prepaid Services Noncontrolling Interest
Subsidiary common stock payable for prepaid services - Non-controlling interest
Subsidiary common stock payable for prepaid services - Non-controlling interest
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Information:
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Securities
Unrealized (gain)/loss in investments, available for sale
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Allowance for mining deposits deemed uncollectible
Nature of Business and Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Nature of Business and Significant Accounting Policies
Property, plant, equipment, mine development and land [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, plant, equipment, mine development and land
Other Assets [Abstract]
Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Assets
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Notes Payable
Notes Payable [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Related Party Transactions
Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity
Minority Interest Disclosure [Text Block]
Non-controlling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Options and Warrants
Options and Warrants [Abstract]
Fair Value [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Fair Value
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Subsequent Events
Mining Deposit [Abstract]
Deposit Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Mining Deposit
Deposit Assets Disclosure [Text Block].
Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block]
Iron Ore Properties and Related Financial Instrument
Iron Ore Properties and Related Financial Instrument [Abstract]
Iron Ore Properties and Related Financial Instrument [Abstract]
Assets Available for Sale, Net [Abstract]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Assets Available for Sale, Net
Restatement for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 [Abstract]
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Text Block]
Restatement for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011