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Derivative Instruments (Details Narrative) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	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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