Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cost	$ 1,572,907
Accumulated Depreciation	977,450
Net Carrying Value	595,457	469,934
Computers and office equipment [Member]
Cost	306,050
Accumulated Depreciation	203,480
Net Carrying Value	102,570	85,258
Field equipment [Member]
Cost	1,266,857
Accumulated Depreciation	773,970
Net Carrying Value	$ 492,887	$ 384,676

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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