Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Deficit (Unaudited) - 9 months ended Sep. 30, 2015 - USD ($)	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Accumulated Deficit Prior to Exploration Stage [Member]	Accumulated Deficit During Exploration Stage [Member]	Total
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014	95,054,552
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$ 95,055	$ 64,526,469	$ (20,009,496)	$ (52,128,793)	$ (7,516,765)
Shares issued for directors' fees and other services (in shares)	696,691
Shares issued for directors' fees and other services	$ 696	289,490			290,186
Stock-based compensation expense		301,348			301,348
Shares Issued For Liquidated Damages, Shares	1,015,086
Shares Issued For Liquidated Damages	$ 1,015	739,996	0	0	741,011
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent				(5,130,385)	(5,130,385)
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2015	96,766,329
Balance at Sep. 30, 2015	$ 96,766	$ 65,857,303	$ (20,009,496)	$ (57,259,178)	$ (11,314,605)