Subsequent Events	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	NOTE 20 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On October 31, 2011, pursuant to privately-negotiated purchase agreements, the Company purchased $18.8 million aggregate principal amount of the Senior Term Notes due 2012 from holders, at purchase prices equal to 118% of the principal amount and accrued interest through that date. As a result, no Senior Term Notes due 2012 remain outstanding. On October 31, 2011, the Company paid $1.7 million to purchase 11.0 million shares of Apogee Silver Ltd., a junior exploration and development company with a strategic focus on advanced stage silver, zinc, and lead deposits in world class mineral districts in South America. Apogee is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “APE”. Apogee’s primary focus is the Pulacayo-Paca Property located in southwestern Bolivia. Apogee is also exploring the Cachinal Silver Property located in northern Chile. The Company now owns a 9.9% interest in Apogee Silver Ltd.

Subsequent Events

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

NOTE 20 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On October 31, 2011, pursuant to privately-negotiated purchase agreements, the Company purchased $18.8 million aggregate principal amount of the Senior Term Notes due 2012 from holders, at purchase prices equal to 118% of the principal amount and accrued interest through that date. As a result, no Senior Term Notes due 2012 remain outstanding.

On October 31, 2011, the Company paid $1.7 million to purchase 11.0 million shares of Apogee Silver Ltd., a junior exploration and development company with a strategic focus on advanced stage silver, zinc, and lead deposits in world class mineral districts in South America. Apogee is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “APE”. Apogee’s primary focus is the Pulacayo-Paca Property located in southwestern Bolivia. Apogee is also exploring the Cachinal Silver Property located in northern Chile. The Company now owns a 9.9% interest in Apogee Silver Ltd.