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7. Asset Retirement Obligation (Details Narrative) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013
Asset Retirement Obligation Details Narrative
Future cost	$ 430,000
Future cost year	2031
Net present value	142,040
Asset retirement obligation liability with reclamation obligations		$ 107,500

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