Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit (Unaudited) - 3 months ended Mar. 31, 2017 - 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, 2016	108,613,549
Balance at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 108,614	$ 68,506,530	$ (20,009,496)	$ (69,573,702)	$ (20,968,054)
Stock-based compensation expense for consultants and directors		65,862			65,862
Net loss				(2,728,440)	(2,728,440)
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2017	108,613,549
Balance at Mar. 31, 2017	$ 108,614	$ 68,572,392	$ (20,009,496)	$ (72,302,142)	$ (23,630,632)