2.4.0.8005 - Statement - CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWStruefalsefalse1false USDfalsefalse$from-2013-01-01-to-2013-06-30.771.0.0.0.0.0.0.0http://www.sec.gov/CIK0001037049duration2013-01-01T00:00:002013-06-30T00:00:00USDStandardhttp://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217USDiso42170USDUSD$2false USDfalsefalse$from-2012-01-01-to-2012-06-30.772.0.0.0.0.0.0.0http://www.sec.gov/CIK0001037049duration2012-01-01T00:00:002012-06-30T00:00:00USDStandardhttp://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217USDiso42170USDUSD$3false USDfalsefalse$from-1995-10-19-to-2013-06-30.709.0.0.0.0.0.0.0http://www.sec.gov/CIK0001037049duration1995-10-19T00:00:002013-06-30T00:00:00USDStandardhttp://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217USDiso42170USDUSD$1true 2us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesAbstractus-gaap_truenadurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterseLabel1falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalse3falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsexbrli:stringItemTypestringfalse0Cash Flows From Operating Activities2false 3us-gaap_NetIncomeLossus-gaap_truecreditdurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterseLabel1truefalsefalse-1512533-1512533USD$falsetruefalse2truefalsefalse-496232-496232USD$falsetruefalse3truefalsefalse-25113507-25113507USD$falsetruefalsexbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryThe portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Section 04 -Paragraph 20 -Article 9 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 28 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3602-108585 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Glossary Other Comprehensive Income -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6519514 Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Glossary Net Income -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6518256 Reference 5: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 260 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6371337&loc=d3e3550-109257 Reference 6: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 944 -SubTopic 225 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.7-04.19) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6879464&loc=d3e573970-122913 Reference 7: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 225 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.18) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=26872669&loc=d3e20235-122688 Reference 8: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 944 -SubTopic 225 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.7-04.22) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6879464&loc=d3e573970-122913 Reference 9: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 220 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 6 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=28358780&loc=d3e565-108580 Reference 10: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Section 03 -Paragraph 19 -Article 5 false2Net loss for the period3true 3us-gaap_AdjustmentsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesAbstractus-gaap_truenadurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterseLabel1falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalse3falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsexbrli:stringItemTypestringfalse0Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities4false 4us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortizationus-gaap_truedebitdurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterseLabel1truefalsefalse1346513465falsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse163720163720falsefalsefalsexbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryThe current period expense charged against earnings on long-lived, physical assets not used in production, and which are not intended for resale, to allocate or recognize the cost of such assets over their useful lives; or to record the reduction in book value of an intangible asset over the benefit period of such asset; or to reflect consumption during the period of an asset that is not used in production.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 360 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (a) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6391035&loc=d3e2868-110229 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 28 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3602-108585 false2Depreciation and amortization5false 4us-gaap_StockOptionPlanExpenseus-gaap_truedebitdurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterseLabel1falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse2truefalsefalse5566055660falsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse16240121624012falsefalsefalsexbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryThe noncash expense that accounts for the value of stock or unit options distributed to employees as compensation.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 28 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3602-108585 false2Stock compensation expense on stock option grants6false 4us-gaap_IssuanceOfStockAndWarrantsForServicesOrClaimsus-gaap_truedebitdurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterseLabel1falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse12020541202054falsefalsefalsexbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryFair value of share-based compensation granted to nonemployees as payment for services rendered or acknowledged claims.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 28 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3602-108585 false2Expenses satisfied with issuance of common stock7false 4us-gaap_NonmonetaryTransactionAmountOfBarterTransactionus-gaap_truecreditdurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsetruenegatedLabel1falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse3390333903falsefalsefalsexbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryThe amount of revenue and expenses for the services received and provided in a nonmonetary arrangement.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 605 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6406959&loc=d3e49171-111630 false2Expenses satisfied with transfer of marketable securities8false 4us-gaap_InterestExpenseRelatedPartyus-gaap_truedebitdurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterseLabel1falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse15601560falsefalsefalsexbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryAmount of interest expense incurred on a debt or other obligation to related party.No definition available.false2Imputed interest on loan payable - related parties9false 4us-gaap_ProductionRelatedImpairmentsOrChargesus-gaap_truedebitdurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseverboseLabel1falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse240338240338falsefalsefalsexbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryNonrecurring impairment charges related to the write-off of production-related equipment and inventory. This tag is used when an Entity charges this cost to cost of goods sold.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 225 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.2(a)) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=26872669&loc=d3e20235-122688 false2Write-off of mineral property assets10false 4arxg_NetGainsLossesOnSalesAndImpairmentsOfBusinessesarxg_falsedebitdurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterseLabel1falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse316498316498falsefalsefalsexbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryThe adjustment to remove the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value and gain/loss resulting from the sale of a business that is not considered a discontinued operation.No definition available.false2Adjustment for spin-off of Aurora Metals (BVI) Limited11false 4us-gaap_DisposalGroupNotDiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposalus-gaap_truecreditdurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsetruenegatedLabel1falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse27575112757511falsefalsefalsexbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryThe gain (loss) resulting from the sale of a disposal group that is not a discontinued operation. It is included in income from continuing operations before income taxes in the income statement.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 205 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6360339&loc=d3e1361-107760 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 360 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 5 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=8077374&loc=d3e2443-110228 false2Loss on disposal of subsidiary12false 4us-gaap_GainLossOnInvestmentsus-gaap_truecreditdurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsetruenegatedLabel1falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse3797137971falsefalsefalsexbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryThis item represents the net total realized and unrealized gain (loss) included in earnings for the period as a result of selling or holding marketable securities categorized as trading, available-for-sale, or held-to-maturity, including the unrealized holding gain (loss) of held-to-maturity securities transferred to the trading security category and the cumulative unrealized gain (loss) which was included in other comprehensive income (a separate component of shareholders' equity) for available-for-sale securities transferred to trading securities during the period. Additionally, this item would include any gains (losses) realized during the period from the sale of investments accounted for under the cost method of accounting and losses recognized for other than temporary impairments (OTTI) of the subject investments.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 28 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3602-108585 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 225 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.7(c),9(a)) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=26872669&loc=d3e20235-122688 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 320 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 10 -Subparagraph (c) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=27724398&loc=d3e27405-111563 Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Section 03 -Paragraph 7 -Article 5 Reference 5: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 320 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 9 -Subparagraph (c)-(e) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=27724398&loc=d3e27357-111563 false2Realized loss on investments13false 4us-gaap_GainLossOnDispositionOfIntangibleAssetsus-gaap_truecreditdurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsetruenegatedLabel1falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse-80237-80237falsefalsefalsexbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryAmount of gain (loss) on sale or disposal of intangible assets.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 28 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3602-108585 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 225 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.7,9) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=26872669&loc=d3e20235-122688 false2Gain on sale of rights to Matupa agreement (net)14false 4us-gaap_GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebtus-gaap_truecreditdurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsetruenegatedLabel1falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse919605919605falsefalsefalsexbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryDifference between the fair value of payments made and the carrying amount of debt which is extinguished prior to maturity.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 28 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3602-108585 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 470 -SubTopic 50 -Section 40 -Paragraph 2 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6850294&loc=d3e12317-112629 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 470 -SubTopic 50 -Section 40 -Paragraph 4 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6850294&loc=d3e12355-112629 false2(Gain) loss on extinguishment of liabilities15false 4us-gaap_OtherNoncashIncomeExpenseus-gaap_truecreditdurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsetruenegatedLabel1falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse-24534-24534falsefalsefalsexbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryOther income (expense) included in net income that results in no cash inflows or outflows in the period. Includes noncash adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by (used in) operating activities that are not separately disclosed.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 28 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3602-108585 false2Foreign exchange (gain) loss related to notes payable16true 4us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapitalAbstractus-gaap_truenadurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterseLabel1falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalse3falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsexbrli:stringItemTypestringfalse0Change in operating assets and liabilities17false 5us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivableAndOtherOperatingAssetsus-gaap_truecreditdurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsetruenegatedLabel1falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse-206978-206978falsefalsefalsexbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryThe increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the total amount of receivables from all parties and other operating assets not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows.No definition available.false2Decrease (increase) in receivables and other assets18false 5us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssetsus-gaap_truecreditdurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsetruenegatedLabel1truefalsefalse-97324-97324falsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse-185693-185693falsefalsefalsexbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryThe increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the value of prepaid expenses and other assets not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows, for example, deferred expenses, intangible assets, or income taxes.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 28 -Subparagraph (a) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3602-108585 false2(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets19false 5us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesus-gaap_truedebitdurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterseLabel1truefalsefalse247247falsefalsefalse2truefalsefalse126890126890falsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse11133111113311falsefalsefalsexbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryThe increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amounts payable to vendors for goods and services received and the amount of obligations and expenses incurred but not paid.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 28 -Subparagraph (a) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3602-108585 false2Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses (including related party)20false 3us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesus-gaap_truenadurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsetotalLabel1truefalsefalse-1596145-1596145falsefalsefalse2truefalsefalse-313682-313682falsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse-17200465-17200465falsefalsefalsexbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryAmount of cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities, including discontinued operations. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value not defined as investing or financing activities.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 28 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3602-108585 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 24 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3521-108585 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 25 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3536-108585 true2Net Cash Used in Operating Activities21true 2us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesAbstractus-gaap_truenadurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterseLabel1falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalse3falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsexbrli:stringItemTypestringfalse0Cash Flows From Investing Activities22false 3us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireMachineryAndEquipmentus-gaap_truecreditdurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsetruenegatedLabel1truefalsefalse-274279-274279falsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse-582672-582672falsefalsefalsexbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryThe cash outflow for acquisition of machinery and equipment.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Glossary Investing Activities -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6516133 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 13 -Subparagraph (c) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3213-108585 false2Purchase of equipment23false 3us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfMachineryAndEquipmentus-gaap_truedebitdurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterseLabel1falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse1676116761falsefalsefalsexbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryThe cash inflow from sale of machinery and equipment.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Glossary Investing Activities -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6516133 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 12 -Subparagraph (c) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3179-108585 false2Proceeds on disposal of equipment24false 3us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromLongtermInvestmentsus-gaap_truecreditdurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsetruenegatedLabel1falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse-245221-245221falsefalsefalsexbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryThe net amount paid (received) by the reporting entity through acquisition or sale and maturities of long-term investments which qualify for treatment as an investing activity based on management's intention and intended by management to be liquidated, if necessary, beyond the current operating cycle. Includes cash flows from securities classified as trading securities that were acquired for reasons other than sale in the long-term.No definition available.false2Payment for mineral property Reclamation Bonds25false 3us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleAndMaturityOfMarketableSecuritiesus-gaap_truedebitdurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterseLabel1falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse3285032850falsefalsefalsexbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryThe cash inflow associated with the aggregate amount received by the entity through sale or maturity of marketable securities (held-to-maturity or available-for-sale) during the period.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Glossary Investing Activities -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6516133 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 320 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 11 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6871852&loc=d3e26853-111562 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 12 -Subparagraph (a),(b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3179-108585 false2Proceeds from disposition of marketable securities26false 3us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireIntangibleAssetsus-gaap_truecreditdurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsetruenegatedLabel1falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse-672981-672981falsefalsefalsexbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryThe cash outflow to acquire asset without physical form usually arising from contractual or other legal rights, excluding goodwill.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Glossary Investing Activities -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6516133 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 13 -Subparagraph (c) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3213-108585 false2Acquisition of mineral property costs and related equipment27false 3us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivitiesus-gaap_truecreditdurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsetruenegatedLabel1falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse-11511-11511falsefalsefalsexbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryThe net cash outflow or inflow from other investing activities. This element is used when there is not a more specific and appropriate element in the taxonomy.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Glossary Investing Activities -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6516133 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 8 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3095-108585 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 9 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3098-108585 false2Payment for incorporation cost28false 3us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesus-gaap_truedebitdurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsetotalLabel1truefalsefalse-274279-274279falsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse-1462774-1462774falsefalsefalsexbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryAmount of cash inflow (outflow) from investing activities, including discontinued operations. Investing activity cash flows include making and collecting loans and acquiring and disposing of debt or equity instruments and property, plant, and equipment and other productive assets.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 24 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3521-108585 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 26 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3574-108585 true2Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities29true 2us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesAbstractus-gaap_truenadurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterseLabel1falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalse3falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsexbrli:stringItemTypestringfalse0Cash Flows From Financing Activities30false 3us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStockus-gaap_truedebitdurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterseLabel1falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse2truefalsefalse9647396473falsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse1914091219140912falsefalsefalsexbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryThe cash inflow from the additional capital contribution to the entity.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Glossary Financing Activities -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6513228 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 14 -Subparagraph (a) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3255-108585 false2Proceeds from common stock less issuance costs31false 3us-gaap_ProceedsFromRelatedPartyDebtus-gaap_truedebitdurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterseLabel1falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse289000289000falsefalsefalsexbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryThe cash inflow from a long-term borrowing made from related parties where one party can exercise control or significant influence over another party; including affiliates, owners or officers and their immediate families, pension trusts, and so forth. Alternate caption: Proceeds from Advances from Affiliates.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Glossary Financing Activities -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6513228 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 14 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3255-108585 false2Loan proceeds from related party32false 3us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfNotesPayableus-gaap_truedebitdurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterseLabel1falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse969252969252falsefalsefalsexbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryAmount of cash inflow (outflow) from long-term debt supported by a written promise to pay an obligation.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Glossary Financing Activities -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6513228 false2Net proceeds from (payments on) convertible notes and loans33false 3us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebtus-gaap_truedebitdurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterseLabel1falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse4500045000falsefalsefalsexbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryThe net cash inflow or outflow for borrowing having initial term of repayment within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Glossary Financing Activities -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6513228 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 9 -Subparagraph (c) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3098-108585 false2Net proceeds from (payments on) advances payable34false 3us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfOtherDebtus-gaap_truedebitdurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterseLabel1falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse9200092000falsefalsefalsexbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryThe net cash inflow or outflow in other borrowings not otherwise defined in the taxonomy.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Glossary Financing Activities -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6513228 false2Net proceeds from (payments on) advances payable - related parties35false 3us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesus-gaap_truedebitdurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsetotalLabel1falsefalsefalse00  falsefalsefalse2truefalsefalse9647396473falsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse2053616420536164falsefalsefalsexbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryAmount of cash inflow (outflow) from financing activities, including discontinued operations. Financing activity cash flows include obtaining resources from owners and providing them with a return on, and a return of, their investment; borrowing money and repaying amounts borrowed, or settling the obligation; and obtaining and paying for other resources obtained from creditors on long-term credit.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 24 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3521-108585 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 26 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3574-108585 true2Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities36false 2us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalentsus-gaap_truedebitdurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterseLabel1truefalsefalse-78789-78789falsefalsefalse2truefalsefalse16971697falsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse141699141699falsefalsefalsexbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryAmount of increase (decrease) from the effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalent balances held in foreign currencies.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 830 -SubTopic 230 -Section 45 -Paragraph 1 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6450594&loc=d3e33268-110906 false2Effect of exchange rate changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents37false 2us-gaap_CashPeriodIncreaseDecreaseus-gaap_truedebitdurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsetotalLabel1truefalsefalse-1949213-1949213falsefalsefalse2truefalsefalse-215512-215512falsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse20146232014623falsefalsefalsexbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryAmount of increase (decrease) in cash. Cash is the amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Includes effect from exchange rate changes.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 830 -SubTopic 230 -Section 45 -Paragraph 1 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6450594&loc=d3e33268-110906 true2(Decrease) Increase in Cash38false 2us-gaap_Cashus-gaap_truedebitinstantfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsetruefalsefalseperiodStartLabel1truefalsefalse39638363963836falsefalsefalse2truefalsefalse237426237426falsefalsefalse3falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsexbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryAmount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Glossary Cash -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6506951 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Section 02 -Paragraph 1 -Article 5 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 210 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.1) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6877327&loc=d3e13212-122682 false2Cash at Beginning of Period39false 2us-gaap_Cashus-gaap_truedebitinstantfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsetruefalseperiodEndLabel1truefalsefalse20146232014623USD$falsetruefalse2truefalsefalse2191421914USD$falsetruefalse3truefalsefalse20146232014623USD$falsetruefalsexbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryAmount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Glossary Cash -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6506951 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Section 02 -Paragraph 1 -Article 5 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 210 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.1) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6877327&loc=d3e13212-122682 false2Cash at End of PeriodfalseCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)NoRoundingUnKnownUnKnownUnKnowntruefalsefalseSheethttp://aurora-gold.com/role/ConsolidatedStatementsOfCashFlows339