Schedule of Accrued Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Construction expenses	$ 223,053	$ 309,624
Mineral exploration expenses	88,064	148,808
Reclamation costs	39,000	50,160
Registration fees	0	74,050
Employee expense	116,690	72,200
Executive compensation	400,000	500,000
Professional fees	0	71,400
Total accrued liabilities	$ 866,807	$ 1,226,242