Condensed Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Investments in mineral properties, accumulated amortization	$ 53,707	$ 16,572
Common stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	28,303,418	27,060,561
Common stock, shares outstanding	28,303,418	27,060,561
Common stock to be issued, shares	0	542,857
Convertible Debentures - 2010
Convertible debenture, discount	$ 431,865	$ 386,453