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Statement of Shareholders’ Equity, Comprehensive Loss and Noncontrolling Interest (Details Narrative) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Jul. 26, 2013
Notes to Financial Statements |  |  |
Private Placement Shares at $0.84 per Share |  |  | 2,451,892
Proceeds from Private Placement |  |  | $ 2,060,000
Insider Shares in Private Placement |  |  | 606,665
Proceeds from Insider Shares |  |  | 510,000
Cash Paid to DHI Minerals | 250,000 | 50,000 |
Shares Delivered to DHI Minerals | 50,000 | 100,000 |
MH-LLC Distribution to Members |  | 250,000 |
Solitario Portion MH-LLC Distribution to Members |  | 200,000 |
DHI Portion MH-LLC Distribution to Members |  | $ 50,000 |

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