1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2012
Marketable securities - restricted	$ 1,932,400
Asset retirement obligation	410,000
Contingent land payment	632,000
Contingent purchase price	505,700
Total	3,480,100
Level 1
Marketable securities - restricted	0
Asset retirement obligation	0
Contingent land payment	0
Contingent purchase price	0
Total	0
Level 2
Marketable securities - restricted	1,932,400
Asset retirement obligation	0
Contingent land payment	0
Contingent purchase price	0
Total	1,932,400
Level 3
Marketable securities - restricted	0
Asset retirement obligation	410,000
Contingent land payment	632,000
Contingent purchase price	505,700
Total	$ 1,547,700