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Exploration and Dry Hole Costs
3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Cost Incurred In Oil And Gas Property Acquisition Exploration And Development Activities Disclosure [Abstract] 
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Note 12 Exploration and Dry Hole Costs

Exploration and dry hole costs relate to the exploration work performed on MPAL's and MPNA's properties. Components of these costs are as follows:

    THREE MONTHS ENDED
    September 30,
 Exploration and Dry Hole Costs 2011 2010
 MPAL - Australia  $250,487 $99,013
 MPAL - United Kingdom  688,437  247,302
 MPNA - Poplar Field  48,564  67,355
  Total $987,488 $413,670