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ACCRUED RECLAMATION COSTS (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Schedule of Change in Asset Retirement Obligation [Table Text Block]
      September 30,     December 31,  
      2013     2012  
      (unaudited)        
  Accrued reclamation costs, beginning of period $ 3,597,968   $ 3,195,497  
  Accretion expense   338,744     402,471  
               
  Accrued reclamation costs, end of period $ 3,936,712   $ 3,597,968