Statement of Financial Position (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Current Assets
Cash	$ 44,852,760	$ 36,437,370
Prepaid expenses and deposits	434,670	816,269
Other current assets	79,930	32,011
Total Current Assets	45,367,360	37,285,650
Prepaid Expenses and Deposits	1,406,976	825,583
Mineral Property Reclamation Surety Deposits	2,019,721	2,019,721
Property and Equipment	1,211,081	503,129
Total Assets	50,005,138	40,634,083
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable	315,415	93,115
Accrued liabilities	258,458	617,184
Due to related parties	38,610	49,186
Total Liabilities	612,483	759,485
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred Stock, 10,000,000 shares authorized, $0.001 par value; No shares issued and outstanding
Common Stock, 200,000,000 shares authorized, $0.001 par value; 76,738,574 and 70,821,433 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	76,739	70,821
Additional Paid-in Capital	142,102,505	123,138,957
Deficit Accumulated During the Exploration Stage	(92,888,904)	(83,443,134)
Total Stockholders' Equity	49,290,340	39,766,644
Non-controlling Interest	102,315	107,954
Total Equity	49,392,655	39,874,598
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$ 50,005,138	$ 40,634,083