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Mineral Properties - Investments in Mineral property (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Development (United States) |  |
Mt. Hamilton | $ 9,275 | $ 8,821
Exploration |  |
Cerro Azul (Peru) | 3 | 3
La Promesa (Peru) | 5 | 5
Atico (Peru) | 5 | 5
Pachuca (Mexico) | 20 | 20
Norcan (Mexico) | 6 | 6
Aconchi (Mexico) | 5 | 5
Canta Colorado (Mexico) | 3 |
Jaripo (Mexico) | 5 | 5
Excelsior (Peru) |  | 6
Triunfo (Bolivia) |  | 20
Espanola (Bolivia) |  | 5
Total exploration | 52 | 80
Total mineral property | $ 9,327 | $ 8,901

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