ACCRUED RECLAMATION COSTS (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012
Accrued Reclamation Costs 1	$ 13,000,000
Accrued Reclamation Costs 2	9,100,000
Accrued Reclamation Costs 3	10,100,000
Accrued Reclamation Costs 4	$ 1,112,771
Accrued Reclamation Costs 5	2.50%
Accrued Reclamation Costs 6	12.53%
Accrued Reclamation Costs 7	100.00%
Accrued Reclamation Costs 8	100.00%