Commitments and Contingencies Aggregate Future Lease Commitments (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments And Contingencies Aggregate Future Lease Commitments Details
Office premises future minimum rental payments				$ 15,880	$ 98,682
Mine operating rights future minimum rental payments	8,273,009			4,136,505	2,068,252
Total future minimum rental payments-Office Premises	114,562
Total future minimum rental payments - Mine Operating Rights	$ 14,477,766