Schedule of Accrued Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Construction expenses	$ 500,266	$ 309,624
Mineral exploration expenses	145,536	148,808
Reclamation costs	54,390	50,160
Registration fees	0	74,050
Employee vacation	134,186	72,200
Executive compensation	0	500,000
Professional fees	0	71,400
Other	73,382	0
Total accrued liabilities	$ 907,760	$ 1,226,242