Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended		195 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011
Net loss for the period	$ (4,627,338)	$ (2,302,083)	$ (22,400,600)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	27,897	17,738	145,126
stock compensation expense on stock option grants	393,557		1,568,352
imputed interest on loan payable - related parties			1,560
write-off of mineral property assets	67,357		240,338
adjustment for spin-off of Aurora Metals (BVI) Limited			316,498
loss on disposal of subsidiary	2,757,511		2,757,511
realized loss on investments			37,971
gain on sale of rights to Matupa agreement (net)			(80,237)
realized loss on debt extinguishment			1,014,465
foreign exchange (gain) loss related to notes payable			(24,534)
Change in operating assets and liabilities
Decrease (Increase) in receivables and other assets			(206,978)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other Assets	20,344	54,449	(20,459)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses (including related party)	55,343	(403,216)	1,107,051
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities	(1,062,075)	(2,423,112)	(14,307,979)
Effect of exchange rate changes on Cash	(3,790)	(6,633)	191,164
(Decrease) Increase in Cash	(341,765)	22,234	237,426
Cash - Beginning of Period	579,191	556,957
Cash - End of Period	237,426	579,191	237,426
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Purchase of equipment		(17,800)	(205,348)
Proceeds on disposal of equipment			16,761
Payment for mineral property Reclamation Bonds	80,000	(325,221)	(245,221)
Proceeds from disposition of marketable securities			32,850
Acquisition of mineral property costs and related Equipment		(500,000)	(672,981)
Payment for incorporation cost			(11,511)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	80,000	(843,021)	(1,085,450)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities	644,100	3,295,000	15,439,691
Proceeds from common stock less issuance costs	507,100	3,895,000	14,044,439
Loan proceeds from related party			289,000
Net proceeds from (payments on) convertible notes and loans		(500,000)	969,252
Net proceeds from (payments on) advances payable	45,000	(50,000)	45,000
Common Stock
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities
expenses satisfied with	243,254	210,000	1,202,054
Marketable securities
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities
expenses satisfied with			33,903
Related Party Transactions
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Net proceeds from (payments on) advances payable	$ 92,000	$ (50,000)	$ 92,000