Schedule of Change in Asset Retirement Obligation (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Reclamation Costs Schedule Of Change In Asset Retirement Obligation 1	$ 3,195,497
Reclamation Costs Schedule Of Change In Asset Retirement Obligation 2	3,932,966
Reclamation Costs Schedule Of Change In Asset Retirement Obligation 3	402,471
Reclamation Costs Schedule Of Change In Asset Retirement Obligation 4	375,302
Reclamation Costs Schedule Of Change In Asset Retirement Obligation 5	0
Reclamation Costs Schedule Of Change In Asset Retirement Obligation 6	(1,112,771)
Reclamation Costs Schedule Of Change In Asset Retirement Obligation 7	3,597,968
Reclamation Costs Schedule Of Change In Asset Retirement Obligation 8	$ 3,195,497