Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES The Company’s uranium recovery operations are subject to federal and state regulations for the protection of the environment, including water quality. These laws frequently change and generally become more restrictive. The ongoing costs of complying with such regulations have not been significant to the Company’s annual operating costs. Future closure and reclamation costs are provided for as each pound of uranium is produced on a unit-of-production basis. The Company reviews its reclamation obligations each year and determines the appropriate unit charge. The Company also evaluates the status of current environmental laws and their potential impact on the Company’s accrual for costs. The Company believes its operations are in substantial compliance with current federal and state environmental regulations. As discussed in Part II. Item 1. “Legal Proceedings,” below, the Company and a former contractor agreed to settle a complaint filed against the Company whereby the former contractor alleged that the Company breached a compensation agreement between the Company and the contractor that provided for a severance payment to the contractor upon termination for reasons other than “for cause.” The Company and the former contractor agreed to a settlement amount equal to $90,000 in three installments: $10,000 to be paid within five business days of executing a settlement agreement; $40,000 to be paid on or before June 30, 2016; and the remaining $40,000 to be paid on or before September 30, 2016. In exchange, the former contractor agreed to dismiss the lawsuit within two business days of executing a settlement agreement and also agreed to release all claims against the Company after the three payments have been made. On May 4, 2016, the Company and the former contractor executed a settlement agreement memorializing their agreement and their counsel filed with the District Court a stipulated motion to dismiss the lawsuit with prejudice. As of March 31, 2016, the Company has accrued $90,000 based on the settlement agreement.

Commitments and Contingencies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company’s uranium recovery operations are subject to federal and state regulations for the protection of the environment, including water quality. These laws frequently change and generally become more restrictive. The ongoing costs of complying with such regulations have not been significant to the Company’s annual operating costs. Future closure and reclamation costs are provided for as each pound of uranium is produced on a unit-of-production basis. The Company reviews its reclamation obligations each year and determines the appropriate unit charge. The Company also evaluates the status of current environmental laws and their potential impact on the Company’s accrual for costs. The Company believes its operations are in substantial compliance with current federal and state environmental regulations.

As discussed in Part II. Item 1. “Legal Proceedings,” below, the Company and a former contractor agreed to settle a complaint filed against the Company whereby the former contractor alleged that the Company breached a compensation agreement between the Company and the contractor that provided for a severance payment to the contractor upon termination for reasons other than “for cause.” The Company and the former contractor agreed to a settlement amount equal to $90,000 in three installments: $10,000 to be paid within five business days of executing a settlement agreement; $40,000 to be paid on or before June 30, 2016; and the remaining $40,000 to be paid on or before September 30, 2016. In exchange, the former contractor agreed to dismiss the lawsuit within two business days of executing a settlement agreement and also agreed to release all claims against the Company after the three payments have been made. On May 4, 2016, the Company and the former contractor executed a settlement agreement memorializing their agreement and their counsel filed with the District Court a stipulated motion to dismiss the lawsuit with prejudice. As of March 31, 2016, the Company has accrued $90,000 based on the settlement agreement.