5. Commitments and Contingencies (Details Narrative) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Capitalized mineral rights	$ 0	$ 186,956
Accrued Liability	7,360		73,225
Lines of credit facility collateral fee	202,000
Pledged securities as collateral	101,000
Interest rates on borrowing	3.15%
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Discount on payment to purchase options	50,000
Payment for option purchase	$ 100,000