Schedule of Change in Asset Retirement Obligation (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012
Accrued Reclamation Costs Schedule Of Change In Asset Retirement Obligation 1	3,195,497
Accrued Reclamation Costs Schedule Of Change In Asset Retirement Obligation 2	3,932,966
Accrued Reclamation Costs Schedule Of Change In Asset Retirement Obligation 3	199,581
Accrued Reclamation Costs Schedule Of Change In Asset Retirement Obligation 4	375,302
Accrued Reclamation Costs Schedule Of Change In Asset Retirement Obligation 5	0
Accrued Reclamation Costs Schedule Of Change In Asset Retirement Obligation 6	(1,112,771)
Accrued Reclamation Costs Schedule Of Change In Asset Retirement Obligation 7	3,395,078
Accrued Reclamation Costs Schedule Of Change In Asset Retirement Obligation 8	3,195,497