Schedule of Accrued Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Construction expenses	$ 395,295	$ 309,624
Mineral exploration expenses	60,051	148,808
Reclamation costs	39,000	50,160
Registration fees	0	74,050
Employee vacation	195,295	72,200
Executive compensation	0	500,000
Professional fees	0	71,400
Total accrued liabilities	$ 689,641	$ 1,226,242