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Mineral Properties (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012
Notes to Financial Statements |
Investments in Mineral property |
(in thousands) | December 31,
| 2012 | 2011
Development (United States) |  |
Mt. Hamilton | $9,275 | $8,821
Exploration |  |
Cerro Azul (Peru) | 3 | 3
La Promesa (Peru) | 5 | 5
Aticio (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
Exploration Expense |
(in thousands) | 2012 | 2011
Geologic and field expenses | $1,307 | $1,922
Administrative | 378 | 324
Mt. Hamilton exploration | 301 | 3,700
Total exploration expense | $1,986 | $5,946

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