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16. Commitments and Contingencies (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Payments paid for capitalized mineral rights	$ 127,500	$ 200,000

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Payments paid for capitalized mineral rights.

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