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Mineral Properties - Mineral Exploration Expense (Details) (USD $)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2012
Extractive Industries [Abstract]    
Geologic and field expenses $ 246 $ 237
Administrative 116 118
Mt. Hamilton exploration and development    169
Total exploration costs $ 362 $ 524