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Mineral Properties - Exploration Expense (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Notes to Financial Statements |  |
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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