Schedule of Change in Asset Retirement Obligation (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 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	301,026
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	3,496,523
Accrued Reclamation Costs Schedule Of Change In Asset Retirement Obligation 8	$ 3,195,497