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Mineral properties (Details) (CAD)
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12 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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|
| Balance | 32,107,341 | 31,961,598 |
| Acquisition costs | 319,984 | 145,743 |
| Property acquired in asset exchange | 970,320 | |
| Balance | 33,397,645 | 32,107,341 |
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Lost Creek Property [Member]
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| Balance | 14,194,086 | 14,190,954 |
| Acquisition costs | 292,384 | 3,132 |
| Property acquired in asset exchange | 970,320 | |
| Balance | 15,456,790 | 14,194,086 |
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Other Us Properties [Member]
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| Balance | 17,389,588 | 17,246,977 |
| Acquisition costs | 27,600 | 142,611 |
| Property acquired in asset exchange | 0 | |
| Balance | 17,417,188 | 17,389,588 |
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Canadian Properties [Member]
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| Balance | 523,667 | 523,667 |
| Acquisition costs | 0 | 0 |
| Property acquired in asset exchange | 0 | |
| Balance | 523,667 | 523,667 |