SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Depreciation and amortization expense included in operations	$ 165,000	$ 122,000	$ 71,000
Depletion of mineral rights	$ 614,000	$ 294,000	$ 298,000