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NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 2) (Gold, El Gallo Complex)	3 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013 oz	Mar. 31, 2013 oz	Dec. 31, 2012 oz
Gold | El Gallo Complex
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation
Quantity produced (in ounces)	6,781	13,730	6,949

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