v2.4.0.6
Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Assets And Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
      Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
  September 30, 2012                        
     Investments in mineral properties $   -   $   -   $ 1,885,337   $   1,885,337  
     Notes and convertible notes payable   -     (1,005,496 )   -     (1,005,496 )
     Derivative liability   -     (972,209 )   -     (972,209 )
  Totals $   -   $ (1,977,705 $   1,885,337   $   (92.368 )
                           
  December 31, 2011                        
     Investments in mineral properties $   -   $   -   $   1,965,577   $   1,965,577  
     Notes and convertible notes payable   -     (2,999,995 )   -     (2,999,995 )
   Loan guarantee   -     -     (94,860 )   (94,860 )
  Totals $   -   $ (2,999,995 $ 1,870,717   $ (1,129,278 )