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Derivative Instruments (Details Narrative) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2012
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Unrealized Loss Ely Warrants 1,666,666 Shares Cdn $0.25 per Share | $ 22,000 | $ 73,000
Loss on International Lithium Warrants |  | $ 3,000

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