RECLAMATION COSTS (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Reclamation Costs 1	$ 9,100,000
Reclamation Costs 2	$ 10,100,000
Reclamation Costs 3	2.5
Reclamation Costs 4	12.53%
Reclamation Costs 5	100.00%
Reclamation Costs 6	100.00%