Mineral Properties and Exploration Expenses (Sale of AGC Resources) (Details) (AGC Resources LLC [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Jun. 14, 2011
AGC Resources LLC [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Sale of subsidiary, total price		$ 2,000,000
Sale of subsidiary, contingent proceeds		1,000,000
Sale of subsidiary, royalty percentage		5.00%
Sale of subsidiary, loss recognized	$ (2,757,511)