Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Deficit (Unaudited) - 6 months ended Jun. 30, 2016 - USD ($)	Private Placement [Member] Common Stock [Member]	Private Placement [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Private Placement [Member]	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, 2015				97,144,736
Balance at Dec. 31, 2015				$ 97,145	$ 66,106,631	$ (20,009,496)	$ (61,933,930)	$ (15,739,650)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Issued for Services				178,980
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Issued for Services				$ 179	94,164	0	0	$ 94,343
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures				118,994				118,994
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures				$ 119	26,461			$ 26,580
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues	10,933,339		10,933,339
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues	$ 10,933	$ 1,629,067	$ 1,640,000
Stock-based compensation expense for consultants and directors					365,045			365,045
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent							(3,731,884)	(3,731,884)
Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2016				108,376,049
Balance at Jun. 30, 2016				$ 108,376	$ 68,221,368	$ (20,009,496)	$ (65,665,814)	$ (17,345,566)