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Segment Reporting (Details Narrative) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Gain on Sale of Marketable Securities Included in Segment Reporting	$ 1,528
Equity Method Investment Include Exploration Assets in Segment Reporting	1,165
Investment In Marketable Securities in Corporate and Other Total Assets in Segment Reporting	$ 7,093

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