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Derivative Instruments (Details Narrative) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |  |
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Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2012 | Feb. 22, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
RMB Warrant Liability | $ 282,000 |  | $ 282,000 |  |  | $ 1,138,000
Gain on RMB Warrants 62% Volatility, $0.90 per Share, 0.36% Interest Rate | 758,000 |  | 857,000 |  |  |
Unrealized Loss on Ely Warrants for 1,666,666 Shares |  | 117,000 |  | 51,000 |  |
Loss on International Lithium Corp. Warrants |  | 3,000 |  | 3,000 |  |
Sold Options of Kinross |  |  |  |  |  | 50,000
Current Liability Kinross Options Expired |  |  |  |  | 3,000 |
Gain on Kinross Options |  |  | $ 3,000 |  |  |

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