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Business and Significant Accounting Policy - Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Notes to Financial Statements
Ely investment warrants (Other Current Assets)	$ 23,000	$ 74,000
International Lithium Corp warrants (Other Current Assets)	$ 1,000	$ 4,000

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