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Mineral Properties - Investments in Mineral property (Details) (USD $)
 12 Months Ended
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