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Segment Reporting (Details Narrative) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Exploration including equity method investment	$ 153,000	$ 1,165,000
Capitalized interest MH-LLC	726,000
Capitalized other assets MH-LLC	$ 311,000

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