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ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS  
Schedule of change in the balance of the restoration and reclamation liability

Reserve for future restoration and reclamation costs, beginning of year

 

$

4,498,057

 

Additions and changes in cash flow estimates

 

584,025

 

Costs incurred

 

(933,897

)

Accretion expense

 

194,870

 

Reserve for future restoration and reclamation costs, end of period

 

$

4,343,055