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Ely Gold Investment and the Mt. Hamilton Joint Venture (Details Narrative) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended |  |  |
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | May 01, 2015 | May 01, 2014 | May 01, 2013
Notes to Financial Statements |  |  |  |  |  |
Fair Value Ely Shares | $ 532,000 | $ 588,000 |  |  |  |
Unrealized Gain Included in Other Comprehensive Income Ely Shares | 174,000 | 231,000 |  |  |  |
Deferred Taxes Ely Shares | 65,000 | 86,000 |  |  |  |
Ely Share Subscription Per LOI |  |  |  | 1,000,000 | 750,000 | 750,000
Acquisition Costs Ely Shares |  |  | $ 500,000 |  |  |

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