ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Change in the reserve for future restoration and reclamation costs
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ 3,833,608	$ 4,498,057	$ 4,498,057
Changes in cash flow estimates			584,025
Costs incurred	(209)		(1,638,214)
Accretion expense	79,179	97,435	389,740
Balance at the end of the period	$ 3,912,578		$ 3,833,608