Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) - USD ($) |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
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Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | |||
Stock-based compensation expense | $ 18,900 | $ 44,400 | $ 169,479 |
Costs applicable to mining revenue | |||
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | |||
Stock-based compensation expense | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reclamation and exploration expenses | |||
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | |||
Stock-based compensation expense | 0 | 0 | 0 |
General and administrative | |||
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | |||
Stock-based compensation expense | 18,900 | 44,400 | 169,479 |
Real estate operating costs | |||
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | |||
Stock-based compensation expense | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |