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Mineral Properties (Details Narrative) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Feb. 22, 2012
Notes to Financial Statements
Solitario interest earned in MHLLC					0.80
Mineral property write-downs recorded	$ 20,000	$ 3,000	$ 20,000	$ 13,000

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