Schedule of Accrued Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Mineral exploration expenses	$ 582,030	$ 311,117
Employee costs	246,091	116,690
Executive compensation	0	400,000
Insurance fees	30,623	0
Professional fees	72,365	0
Reclamation costs	39,000	39,000
Other	82,876	0
Total accrued liabilities	$ 1,052,985	$ 866,807