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INVESTMENT IN AL MASANE AL KOBRA MINING COMPANY (AMAK) (Details)

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INVESTMENT IN AL MASANE AL KOBRA MINING COMPANY (AMAK) (Details) (USD $)
6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Dec. 31, 2011
Investment in Al Masane Al Kobra Mining Company Amak [Line Items]      
Investment in AMAK $ 30,884,000   $ 30,884,000
Advances to Affiliate 1,643,000   120,000
AMAK [Member]
     
Investment in Al Masane Al Kobra Mining Company Amak [Line Items]      
Investment in AMAK 30,900,000   30,900,000
Cost of hiring of employee 50,000 50,000  
Advance for interim funding 1,500,000 750,000  
Advance for interim funding returned     $ 750,000