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Short Term Debt (Details Narrative) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Kinross shares held in UBS brokerage account | 600,000 |
UBS average interest rate | 0.0245 | 0.0249
Maximum credit available UBS account | $ 2,000,000 |
Equity value in UBS brokerage account (minimum required 40%) | 0.69 |

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