Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (Unaudited) - 6 months ended Jun. 30, 2018 - 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, 2017	140,763,549
Balance at Dec. 31, 2017	$ 140,764	$ 71,152,311	$ (20,009,496)	$ (84,484,360)	$ (33,200,781)
Shares issued for consulting services (in shares)	1,500,000				1,500,000
Shares issued for consulting services	$ 1,500	58,500	0	0	$ 60,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues	29,375,000
Shares and warrants issued in private placements	$ 29,375	1,555,625	0	0	1,585,000
Shares issued for warrant exercise (in shares)	2,000,000
Shares issued for warrant exercise	$ 2,000	78,000	0	0	80,000
Stock option compensation expense	0	904,217	0	0	904,217
Net Loss	$ 0	0	0	(12,395,021)	(12,395,021)
Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2018	173,638,549
Balance at Jun. 30, 2018	$ 173,639	$ 73,748,653	$ (20,009,496)	$ (96,879,381)	$ (42,966,585)