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NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 2)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
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Gold
  
NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  
Quantity produced (in ounces) 298
Option to Sell Prior to Completion of Refining 90.00%
Period of Completion of Refining 15 days
Net Smelter Return from Royalty Agreement 3.50%
Gold | Production up to 30000 ounces
  
NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  
Net Smelter Return from Royalty Agreement 1.00%
Gold | Production between 30001 to 380000 ounces
  
NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  
Net Smelter Return from Royalty Agreement 3.50%
Gold | Production above 380000 ounces
  
NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  
Net Smelter Return from Royalty Agreement 1.00%
Silver
  
NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  
Option to Sell Prior to Completion of Refining 90.00%
Period of Completion of Refining 15 days