Mining Properties (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014 oz
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Cumulative Ounces of Silver Received by the Subsidiary	5,400,000
Current Ore Reserve payable Ounces Based on Current Metallurgical Recovery and Current Smelter Contract Terms	1,700,000
McEwen Mining Inc, El Gallo, Magistral Mine [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Net Smelter Return Percentage Paid	3.50%
Dynasty Metals and Mining, Inc Zaruma Mine [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Net Smelter Return Percentage Paid	1.50%
Cerro Bayo Mine [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Net Smelter Return Percentage Paid	2.00%
New Zealand [Members]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Net Smelter Return Percentage Paid	2.50%
Due from Joint Ventures	0.80