Golden Queen Mining Consolidated (GQMNF) 10-K 16 Mar 15 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 16, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-14
Trading Symbol	gqm
Entity Registrant Name	GOLDEN QUEEN MINING CO LTD
Entity Central Index Key	1025362
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		99,778,683
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Public Float			$92,437,373
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets:
Cash	$91,407,644	$5,030,522
Receivables	52,136	13,786
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	114,625	62,951
Total current assets	91,574,405	5,107,259
Property	251,467	286,256
Mineral property interests	37,138,134	9,919,486
Reclamation financial assurance	553,329	478,742
Total Assets	129,517,335	15,791,743
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	3,309,476	1,438,904
Interest payable	320,721	76,699
Closing fee payable	250,000	0
Note payable	13,881,305	0
Current portion of loan payable	222,839	0
Derivative liability-convertible debenture	1,829,770	0
Convertible debenture	6,649,967	0
Property rent payments	0	6,351
Total current liabilities	26,464,078	1,521,954
Asset retirement obligations	624,142	552,250
Loan payable	690,293	0
Derivative liability-convertible debenture	0	2,833,987
Convertible debenture	0	4,642,620
Total liabilities	27,778,513	9,550,811
Temporary Equity
Redeemable portion of non-controlling interest	22,833,645	0
Shareholders' Equity
Common shares, no par value, unlimited shares authorized (2013- unlimited); 99,778,683 (2013 - 99,233,383) shares issued and outstanding	62,709,015	62,289,402
Additional paid-in capital	56,390,510	9,927,142
Deficit accumulated	-74,444,816	-65,975,612
Total shareholders' equity attributable to GQM Ltd.	44,654,709	6,240,932
Non-controlling interest	34,250,468	0
Total Shareholders' Equity	78,905,177	6,240,932
Total Liabilities, Temporary Equity and Shareholders' Equity	$129,517,335	$15,791,743

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Common Stock, No Par Value
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	99,778,683	99,233,383
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	99,778,683	99,233,383

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc

Consolidated Statements of Income/(Loss) and Comprehensive Income/( Loss) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
General and administrative expenses	($4,984,750)	($2,532,279)	($466,996)
Exploration expenditures	0	0	-1,567,894
Asset impairment loss	0	-2,522	-193,340
Adjustment to asset retirement obligation from changes in cash flow estimates	0	0	-124,363
Change in fair value of derivative liability including change in foreign exchange	1,004,217	5,385,660	1,030,431
Total Operating Expenses	-3,980,533	2,850,859	-1,322,162
Interest expense	-1,493,034	-888,026	0
Commitment fee	-2,250,000	0	0
Joint venture transaction fee	-2,275,000	0	0
Interest income	126,884	15,181	51,174
Net and comprehensive income (loss) for the year	-9,871,683	1,978,014	-1,270,988
Add: Net and comprehensive loss attributable to the non- controlling interest for the year	1,402,479	0	0
Net and comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Golden Queen Mining Co Ltd. for the year	($8,469,204)	$1,978,014	($1,270,988)
Earnings (Loss) per share:
Income (loss) per share - basic	($0.09)	$0.02	($0.01)
Income (loss) per share - diluted	($0.09)	($0.01)	($0.01)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic	99,611,278	98,390,561	97,981,197
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted	99,611,278	102,737,593	97,981,197

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sha

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity, Non-controlling Interest and Redeemable Portion of Non-controlling Interest (USD $)	Common Shares [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Deficit Accumulated [Member]	Non-controlling Interest [Member]	Redeemable Non-controlling Interest [Member]	Total Shareholders' Equity attributable to GQM Ltd [Member]	Total
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$61,906,619	$8,407,935	($66,682,638)			$3,631,916	$3,631,916
Beginning Balance (Shares) at Dec. 31, 2011	97,978,383
Issuance of common shares for mineral property	52,852					52,852	52,852
Issuance of common shares for mineral property (Shares)	20,000
Net loss for the year			-1,270,988			-1,270,988	-1,270,988
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	61,959,471	8,407,935	-67,953,626			2,413,780	2,413,780
Ending Balance (Shares) at Dec. 31, 2012	97,998,383
Issuance of common shares for mineral property	22,568					22,568	22,568
Issuance of common shares for mineral property (Shares)	15,000
Stock options exercised	307,363					307,363	307,363
Stock options exercised (Shares)	1,220,000
Stock-based compensation		271,137				271,137	271,137
Reclassification of derivative liability on the exercise of stock options		910,054				910,054	910,054
Reclassification of derivative liability upon conversion of exercise price of stock		338,016				338,016	338,016
Net loss for the year			1,978,014			1,978,014	1,978,014
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	62,289,402	9,927,142	-65,975,612			6,240,932	6,240,932
Ending Balance (Shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	99,233,383
Issuance of common shares for mineral property	24,480					24,480	24,480
Issuance of common shares for mineral property (Shares)	15,300
Stock options exercised	395,133	-283,712				111,421	111,421
Stock options exercised (Shares)	530,000
Stock-based compensation		233,672				233,672	233,672
Dilution of ownership interest in subsidiary to non-controlling interest		46,513,408		38,091,955	25,394,637	46,513,408	84,605,363
Distributions to non- controlling interest				-3,000,000	-2,000,000		-3,000,000
Net loss for the year			-8,469,204	-841,487	-560,992	-8,469,204	-9,310,691
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$62,709,015	$56,390,510	($74,444,816)	$34,250,468	$22,833,645	$44,654,709	$78,905,177
Ending Balance (Shares) at Dec. 31, 2014	99,778,683

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Operating activities:
Net income (loss) for the year	($9,871,683)	$1,978,014	($1,270,988)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash used in operating activities:
Donated land	34,378	0	0
Amortization and depreciation	34,789	9,688	9,984
Asset impairment loss	0	2,522	193,340
Amortization of debt discount and interest accrual	1,489,682	888,026	0
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities including change in foreign exchange	-1,004,217	-5,385,660	-1,030,431
Adjustments to asset retirement obligation based on change in cash flow estimates	0	0	124,363
Stock-based compensation	233,672	475,263	0
Unrealized foreign exchange	-504,539	-137,790	0
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Receivables	-38,350	3,186	4,544
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-51,674	18,897	62,617
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	-329,523	386,666	-238,494
Interest payable	-1,145,786	0	0
Property rent payments payable	0	0	-7,372
Cash used in operating activities	-11,153,251	-1,761,188	-2,152,437
Investment activities:
Additions to mineral property interests	-21,637,763	-7,117,996	-1,695,516
Purchase of financial assurance	-74,590	-139,663	-42,899
Cash used in investing activities	-21,712,353	-7,257,659	-1,738,415
Financing activities:
Investment in Golden Queen Mining Company LLC by non-controlling interest	110,000,000	0	0
Distribution to non-controlling interest	-5,000,000	0	0
Proceeds from convertible debt	0	9,710,603	0
Borrowing under short-term debt	32,500,000	0	0
Repayment of short-term debt	-17,500,000	0	0
Closing fees related to short-term debt	-868,695	0	0
Issuance of common shares upon exercise of stock options	111,421	307,363	0
Cash provided by financing activities	119,242,726	10,017,966	0
Net change in cash	86,377,122	999,119	-3,890,852
Cash, Beginning balance	5,030,522	4,031,403	7,922,255
Cash, Ending balance	$91,407,644	$5,030,522	$4,031,403

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Basis of Presentation [Text Block]	1. Basis of Presentation and Ability to Continue as a Going Concern
	The Company has had no revenues from operations since inception and as at December 31, 2014 had a deficit of $74,444,816 (December 31, 2013 - $65,975,612) and working capital of $65,110,327 (December 31, 2013 –$3,585,305).
	On June 9, 2014, the Company announced that it had entered into an agreement (the “JV”) with Gauss LLC (“Gauss”) for a 50% interest in the Project. On September 9, 2014, the Company’s shareholders approved the JV, which then closed on September 15, 2014. Pursuant to the JV, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Golden Queen Mining Co., Inc. (“GQM Inc.”) was converted into a limited liability company, GQM LLC. On closing of the JV, Gauss invested $110,000,000 into GQM LLC and received 110,000 newly created membership units of GQM LLC to give it 50% ownership, with the Company retaining 50% interest in GQM LLC through its newly formed and wholly owned subsidiary GQM Holdings. The JV and thus the Project continues to be consolidated in the financial statements of Golden Queen. See Note 8 for complete details on the JV.
	The funds received from Gauss’ investment will help the Company move the Project through the development stage and into the production phase.
	At the Project level, GQM LLC is a going concern as it has sufficient funds to meet its contractual obligations for the next twelve months. However, the assets of GQM LLC are not available to be used to satisfy the obligations of Golden Queen. Therefore, on a non-consolidated basis, the ability of Golden Queen to obtain financing for its ongoing activities and thus maintain solvency, or to fund its attributable portion of capital requirements under the joint venture, is dependent on equity market conditions, the market for precious metals, and the willingness of other parties to lend this entity money. Golden Queen has a related party outstanding loan in the amount of $12,500,000 plus accrued interest that will come due in July 2015 and a related party convertible debenture in the amount of CDN$10,000,000 plus accrued interest that will also come due in July 2015. The Company has the option to settle the CDN$10,000,000 convertible debt by issuing common shares at maturity. The loan and the convertible debenture were provided by members of the Clay family, who are shareholders of the Company, members which include an investment vehicle managed by Thomas M. Clay, a Director and insider of the Company.
	Golden Queen, on a non-consolidated basis, currently does not have sufficient funds to repay the $12,500,000 loan at the issuance date of the consolidated financial statements. This raises substantial doubt about this entity’s ability to continue as a going concern.
	However, in order to secure the necessary funds to meet this upcoming obligation and mitigate the going concern uncertainty, management is actively exploring several options including debt financing and equity offering. The Company recently filed a Form S-3 shelf prospectus in the U.S. (dated August 21, 2014) and a preliminary short form shelf prospectus in Canada (dated March 6, 2015) in preparation for a potential equity raise. The Company is also in discussions with lenders to potentially secure debt financing that would allow the Company to repay the $12,500,000 loan. Management will review and assess all options available to find the most beneficial option to the Company and its shareholders. While Golden Queen has been successful in certain of these efforts in the past, there can be no assurance that future events will be successful.
	These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

Property

Property	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Property [Text Block]	2. Property
	Property consists of:
			31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13
	Land	$	109,600		$	109,600
	Rental properties		324,566			324,566
	Property, cost		434,166			434,166
	Less accumulated depreciation		(182,699	)		(147,910	)
	Property, net	$	251,467		$	286,256

Mineral_Properties

Mineral Properties	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Mineral Properties [Text Block]	3 . Mineral Properties
	In July 2012, the Company received notice that it had met all the remaining major conditions of the conditional use permits for development of the Project and began capitalizing all development expenditures directly related to the Project. Prior to July 2012, all acquisition costs were expensed due to uncertainties around obtaining the necessary permits. Components of capitalized costs related to the mineral properties as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
			31-Dec-14		31-Dec-13
	Mineral property interest, land and claims	$	3,299,319	$	1,907,549
	Deferred mine development costs		31,020,717		7,804,377
	Asset retirement costs		272,567		200,675
	Capitalized interest		2,412,015		-
	Capitalized depreciation		133,516		6,885
	Balance, end of the year	$	37,138,134	$	9,919,486
	As at December 31, 2014, included in deferred mine development costs are buildings and equipment with a total accumulated cost of $2,424,635 (2013 - $226,721). Total additions during the year ended December 31, 2014 were $2,197,914 (2013 - $226,721). During the year ended December 31, 2014, depreciation of $126,631 (2013 - $6,885) relating to these assets was capitalized within deferred mine development.
	The Company is capitalizing a portion of the interest expense related to the convertible debenture and loan in accordance with its accounting policy. See Note 8 (v) –Amortization of Discount and Interest Expense.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Taxes [Text Block]	4. Income Taxes
	The tax effects of the temporary differences that give rise to the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
			2014			2013
	Net operating and capital losses	$	11,129,000		$	8,180,000
	Property and equipment		-			117,000
	Mineral properties and deferred exploration costs		-			2,703,000
	Asset retirement obligations		-			188,000
	Foreign exchange (gain) loss		(161,000	)		(109,000	)
	Financing costs		(54,000)			5,000
	Investment in GQM LLC		939,000			-
	Valuation allowance		(11,853,000	)		(11,084,000	)
	Deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$	-		$	-
	The provision for income taxes differs from the amount established using the statutory income tax rate as follows:
			December			December			December
			31, 2014			31, 2013			31, 2012
	Income tax provision (benefit) at Canadian statutory rate	$	(2,567,000	)	$	509,000		$	(318,000	)
	Foreign income taxes at other than Canadian statutory rate		(638,000	)		(125,000	)		(175,000	)
	Change in fair value of derivative liability		(288,000	)		(1,271,000	)		(278,000	)
	Non-deductible accretion and other		80,000			204,000			(15,000	)
	Non-deductible stock-based compensation		67,000			119,000			-
	Non-taxable effect on foreign exchange		175,000			(17,000	)		(61,000	)
	Non-deductible costs		1,458,000			-			-
	Non-Controlling Interest		561,000			-			-
	Change in statutory rate		-322,000			(64,000	)		-
	Adjustment due to change in estimates		-			72,000			(81,000	)
	Increase (decrease) in valuation allowance		1,474,000			(573,000	)		928,000
	Deferred tax recovery	$	-		$	-		$	-
	Included in the increase in valuation allowance is tax-affected $705,000 (2013 - $2,045,000, 2012 - $nil) relating to the expiry of net operating losses.
	The Company evaluates its valuation allowance requirements based on projected future operations. When circumstances change and this causes a change in management’s judgment about the recoverability of deferred tax assets, the impact of the change on the valuation allowance is reflected in current income. As management of the Company does not currently believe that the Company will receive the benefit of this asset, a valuation allowance equal to the net deferred tax assets has been established at both December 31, 2014 and 2013.
	As at December 31, 2014, the Company had net operating loss carry-forwards available to reduce taxable income in future years as follows:
	Country	Amount	Expiration Dates
	United States – Federal	$21,934,000	2018 - 2034
	Canada (C$)	$10,507,000	2015 - 2034
	These consolidated financial statements do not reflect the potential effect on future income taxes of the application of these losses.
	The FASB’s guidance for “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements, and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The Company has evaluated its tax positions for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 and determined that it has no uncertain tax positions requiring financial statement recognition.
	Under current federal and state income tax laws and regulations, GQM LLC, a multi-member limited liability company (“LLC”) is treated as a partnership for income tax reporting purposes and is generally not subject to income taxes. Additionally, at the LLC level no provision has been made for federal, state, or local income taxes on the results of operations generated by partnership activities; as such taxes are the responsibility of its Members.

Share_Capital

Share Capital	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Share Capital [Text Block]	5. Share Capital
	The Company’s common shares outstanding are no par value, voting shares with no preferences or rights attached to them.
	Common shares - 2014
	In May 2014, 300,000 stock options were exercised and the Company issued 300,000 common shares at $0.21 per share for proceeds of $63,000. The total transferred to share capital from additional paid-in capital upon exercise of stock options was $160,592.
	In April 2014, 170,000 stock options were exercised and the Company issued 170,000 common shares at $0.21 per share for proceeds of $35,700. The total transferred to share capital from additional paid-in capital upon exercise of stock options was $91,002.
	In February 2014, the Company issued 15,300 common shares for mineral property interests with a total fair value of $24,480. The fair value was based on the market price on the date of issuance.
	In February 2014, 60,000 stock options were exercised and the Company issued 60,000 common shares at $0.21 per share for proceeds of $12,721. The total transferred to share capital from additional paid-in capital upon exercise of stock options was $32,118.
	Common shares - 2013
	In March 2013, the Company issued 15,000 common shares for mineral property interests with a total fair value of $22,568 (C$23,250).
	In April 2013, 200,000 stock options were exercised and the Company issued 200,000 common shares at C$0.26 per share for proceeds of $50,674 (C$52,000). The total reclassified from derivative liability to additional paid-in capital upon exercise of stock options was $132,011.
	In May 2013, 100,000 stock options were exercised and the Company issued 100,000 common shares at C$0.26 per share for proceeds of $25,722 (C$26,000). The total reclassified from derivative liability to paid-in capital upon exercise of stock options was $90,496.
	In September 2013, 20,000 stock options were exercised and the Company issued 20,000 common shares at C$0.26 per share for proceeds of $5,017 (C$5,200). The total reclassified from derivative liability to additional paid-in capital upon exercise of stock options was $24,724.
	In October 2013, 500,000 stock options were exercised and the Company issued 500,000 common shares at C$0.26 per share for proceeds of $126,373 (C$130,000). The total reclassified from derivative liability to additional paid-in capital upon exercise of stock options was $355,351.
	In October 2013, 300,000 stock options were exercised and the Company issued 300,000 common shares at C$0.26 per share for proceeds of $74,677 (C$78,000). The total reclassified from derivative liability to additional paid-in capital upon exercise of stock options was $238,623.
	In November 2013, 100,000 stock options were exercised and the Company issued 100,000 common shares at C$0.26 per share for proceeds of $24,900 (C$26,000). The total reclassified from derivative liability to additional paid-in capital upon exercise of stock options was $68,849.
	Common shares - 2012
	In November 2012, the Company issued 20,000 common shares for mineral property interests with a total fair value of $52,852 (C$52,000).
	Stock options
	The Company has elected to use the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the fair value of stock options granted. In accordance with the accounting standard for employees, the compensation expense is amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which approximates the vesting period. Compensation expense for stock options granted to non-employees is amortized over the contract services period or, if none exists, from the date of grant until the options vest. Compensation associated with unvested options granted to non-employees is remeasured on each balance sheet date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
	On December 23, 2013, the Board of the Company passed a resolution to convert the exercise prices of granted stock options to US dollars, being the functional currency of the Company. Prior to this, the Company was recognizing a derivative liability on the balance sheet for these options since they were not denominated in the functional currency. Refer to Note 10 – Derivative liability for further details.
	The following is a summary of stock option activity during the year ended December 31, 2014:
						Weighted
						Average Exercise
			Shares			Price per Share
	Options outstanding and exercisable: December 31, 2013		1,380,000		$	0.87
	Stock options forfeited		(100,000	)	$	1.16
	Stock options exercised		(530,000	)	$	0.21
	Options outstanding, December 31, 2014		750,000		$	1.29
	Options exercisable, December 31, 2014		750,000		$	1.29
	The following is a summary of stock option activity during the year ended December 31, 2013:
						Weighted
						Average Exercise
			Shares			Price per Share
	Stock options issued		800,000		$	1.28
	Stock options exercised		(1,220,000	)	$	0.21
	Options outstanding, December 31, 2013		1,380,000		$	0.87
	Options exercisable, December 31, 2013		880,000		$	0.68
	During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company recognized $233,672 (2013 - $475,263) in stock-based compensation relating to employee stock options that have vesting terms. This included a reversal of $46,245 (2013 - $Nil) in stock based compensation related to forfeited stock options.
	During the year ended December 31, 2013, there were 800,000 stock options issued for a total stock-based compensation expense of $475,263 of which $271,137 related to stock options issued to employees and $204,126 related to stock options issued to non-employees. Of the options issued, 50,000 were issued to a consultant and vested immediately while an additional 150,000 options were issued to directors and they also vested immediately. The remaining 600,000 stock options were issued to two employees of which 100,000 vested immediately. The remaining 500,000 stock options had vesting conditions as follows:
	300,000 options - 100,000 vesting every 6 months from grant date for a total vesting period of 18 months using the straight line method; and
	200,000 options - 100,000 vesting every 6 months from grant date for a total vesting period of 12 months using the straight line method.
	In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company extended the expiry date of 650,000 stock options issued to non-employees from January 28, 2014 to May 30, 2014. All other stock options remain unchanged.
	The fair value of stock options granted as above is calculated using the following weighted average assumptions:
		2014	2013
	Expected life years	-	5
	Interest rate	-	1.78%
	Volatility	-	98.25%
	Dividend yield	-	0%
	As at December 31, 2014, the aggregate intrinsic value of the outstanding exercisable options was $Nil (December 31, 2013 - $325,995).
	The total intrinsic value of 530,000 options exercised during 2014 was approximately $754,513 (December 31, 2013 - $881,816).
	The unamortized compensation expense as at December 31, 2014 was $Nil (December 31, 2013 - $325,158).
	The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2014:
						Weighted
			Number			Average
			Outstanding			Remaining
	Expiry		and			Contractual Life		Exercise
	Date		Exercisable			(Years)		Price
	18-Apr-15		50,000			0.3	$	1.22
	11-Nov-15		200,000			0.86	$	1.16
	3-Jun-18		50,000			3.42	$	1.16
	3-Sep-18		150,000			3.68	$	1.59
	18-Sep-18		300,000			3.72	$	1.26
	Outstanding, December 31, 2014		750,000			2.7
	Exercisable, December 31, 2014		750,000			2.7

Asset_Retirement_Obligations

Asset Retirement Obligations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Asset Retirement Obligations [Text Block]	6. Asset Retirement Obligations
	The Company is required to provide the Bureau of Land Management, the State Office of Mine Reclamation and Kern County with a revised reclamation cost estimate annually. The financial assurance is adjusted once the cost estimate is approved.
	The Company’s provision for reclamation of the property is estimated each year by an independent consulting engineer. This estimate, once approved by state and county authorities, forms the basis for a cash deposit of reclamation financial assurance.
	The Company has provided reclamation financial assurance to the Bureau of Land Management, the State and Kern County totaling $553,329 (2013 - $478,742). This deposit earns interest at 0.1% per annum and is not available for working capital purposes.
	The Company estimated its asset retirement obligations based on its understanding of the requirements to reclaim and clean up the property within the Project based on its activities and planned activities to date.
	Management made the decision to capitalize all development expenditures directly related to the Project in July 2012, as a result $71,892 (December 31, 2013 - $76,312) was capitalized as the asset portion of the retirement obligation for the year ended December 31, 2014. The following is a summary of asset retirement obligations:
			2014		2013
	Balance, beginning of the year	$	552,250	$	475,938
	Changes in cash flow estimates		71,892		76,312
	Balance, end of the year	$	624,142	$	552,250

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies [Text Block]	7. Commitments and Contingencies
	Property rent payments (Advance minimum royalties)
	The Company has acquired a number of mineral properties outright. It has acquired exclusive rights to explore, develop and mine other portions of the Project under various mining lease agreements with landowners.
	The Company is required to make property rent payments related to its mining lease agreements with landholders, in the form of advance minimum royalties. The total property rent payments for the year ended December 31, 2014 were $183,950 of which $24,480 was related to common shares issued (2013 - $161,190 of which $22,568 related to common shares issued), and the Company is expected to make approximate payments of $150,000 in 2015 to various landowners under the existing lease agreements. The payments will cease if and when the Company goes into production and then begins paying royalty payments on production yields.
	There are multiple third party landholders and the royalty amount due to each landholder over the life of the Project varies with each property.
	Finder’s fee
	The Company has agreed to issue 100,000 common shares as a finder’s fee in connection with certain property acquisitions upon commencement of commercial production of the Project. As of December 31, 2014, commercial production has not commenced and no shares have been issued.
	Management agreement
	In 2004, the Company entered into an agreement with the President of the Company to issue 300,000 bonus shares upon completion of certain milestones. Upon receipt by the Company of a bankable feasibility study and the decision to place the Property into commercial production, a bonus of 150,000 common shares would be issued. Upon commencement of commercial production on the Property, a further bonus of 150,000 common shares would be issued. In May 2010, the Company entered into an amendment to the agreement whereby the 300,000 bonus shares would alternatively be issuable upon a change of control transaction, or upon a sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets, having a value at or above C$1.00 per share of the Company, with a further 300,000 bonus shares being issuable in the event the change of control transaction or asset sale occurred at a value at or above C$1.50 per share. This amended agreement is for a term of three years and shall automatically renew for two years. As at December 31, 2014, none of the milestones had been reached and no commitment to issue the common shares has been recorded in connection with these arrangements.
	During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company entered into employment agreements with a new Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). Included in the agreement with the CFO is a provision that if the CFO’s position is lost upon a change of control or within six months of a change of control the CFO would be entitled to a one-time payment equal to twice the annual salary, C$300,000 total, plus twice the annual bonus. The annual bonus is determined by the Board subsequent to a review of the CFO’s performance.
	Compliance with Environmental Regulations
	The Company’s exploration and development activities are subject to laws and regulations controlling not only the exploration and mining of mineral properties, but also the effect of such activities on the environment. Compliance with such laws and regulations may necessitate additional capital outlays or affect the economics of a project, and cause changes or delays in the Company’s activities.
	Mine Development Commitments
	GQM LLC has entered into contracts for construction totaling approximately $36.9 million as of December 31, 2014, of which $5.8 million had been paid as of December 31, 2014. The major commitments relate to the construction of the heap leach pad for $8.3 million, the construction of the conveying & stacking system for $8.2 million and work related to the Merrill-Crowe plant equipment for $7.1 million. The commitments are expected to be paid out in 2015.
	In addition, GQM LLC committed, as of December 31, 2014, to $15.2 million of Komatsu mobile mining equipment with Road Machinery LLC. The final terms of the mobile equipment financing were not known as of December 31, 2014.
	GQM LLC made approximately $23.4 million in additional construction commitments subsequent to December 31, 2014, including $18.1 million for the crushing-screening plant construction

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Text Block]	8. Related Party Transactions
	Except as noted elsewhere in these consolidated financial statements, related party transactions are disclosed as follows:
	(i)	Consulting Fees
		For the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company paid $163,465 (2013 - $192,431 ; 2012 - $138,885) to Mr. H. L. Klingmann for services as President of the Company of which $Nil (2013 - $47,967 ; 2012 - $26,977) is payable as at December 31, 2014; paid $Nil (2013 - $17,622 ; 2012 - $26,977 to Mr. Chester Shynkaryk, a former director, for his consulting services to the Company; paid $Nil (2013 - $21,987 ; 2012 - $29,930), to Mr. Ross McDonald for his services as the former CFO of the Company; paid $Nil (2013 - $11,759 ; 2012 - $Nil) to a company controlled by one of the directors for consulting services during the year.
		During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company paid a total of $150,199 (2013 - $35,484 ; 2012 – $10,068) to four directors. This includes $60,000 in fees paid to the three independent directors as compensation for their position on a special committee formed to assist with the JV transaction and $20,000 paid to two independent directors for their position on the Company’s technical committee. A total of $70,199 for regular director fees was paid to the three independent directors and Thomas M. Clay.
	(ii)	Convertible Debentures
		On July 26, 2013, the Company entered into agreements to issue convertible debentures for aggregate proceeds of C$10,000,000 ($9,710,603), from a significant shareholder group. The convertible debentures are unsecured and bear interest at 2% per annum, calculated on the outstanding principal balance, payable annually. The principal amounts of the notes are convertible into shares of the Company at a price of C$1.03 per share for a period of two years. If the notes have not been converted by the holder prior to the maturity date, then the Company may convert them at the lower of C$1.03 or the market price as at the maturity date.
	(ii)	Convertible Debentures - Continued
		The market price on the maturity date will be determined based on the volume- weighted average price of the shares traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange for the five trading days preceding the maturity date.
		A total of C$7,500,000 of the offering was subscribed for by an investment vehicle managed by Thomas M. Clay, a Director and insider of the Company. The Company agreed to pay the legal fees incurred by the lenders relating to this instrument which amounted to $10,049.
		The conversion feature of the convertible debentures meets the definition of a derivative liability instrument because the conversion feature is denominated in a currency other than the Company’s functional currency as well as the fact the exercise price is not a fixed price as described above. Therefore, the conversion feature does not meet the “fixed-for-fixed” criteria outlined in ASC 815-40-15.
		As a result, the conversion feature of the notes is required to be recorded as a derivative liability recorded at fair value and marked-to-market each period with the changes in fair value each period being charged or credited to income or loss.
		On inception of the debentures, the fair value of the derivative liability related to the conversion feature was $5,741,520 and as at December 31, 2014, was $1,829,770 (December 31, 2013 - $2,833,987). The derivative liability was calculated using an acceptable option pricing valuation model with the following assumptions:
		2014	2013
	Risk-free interest rate	1.00% - 1.09%	1.13% - 1.15%
	Expected life of derivative liability	0.57 - 1.32 years	1.57 - 2 years
	Expected volatility	73.03 - 98.21%	73.43% - 89.52%
	Dividend rate	0.00%	0.00%
	The changes in the derivative liability related to the conversion feature are as follows:
			31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13
	Balance, beginning of the year	$	2,833,987		$	-
	Fair value at inception		-			5,741,520
	Change in fair value of derivative liability including foreign exchange		(1,004,217	)		(2,907,533	)
	Balance, end of the year	$	1,829,770		$	2,833,987
	With the conversion feature initially being valued at $5,741,520, the resulting residual value allocated to the host debenture was $3,975,480, being the difference between the face value of the convertible debentures and the fair value of the conversion feature derivative liability.
	The change in the convertible debentures is as follows:
			31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13
	Balance, beginning of the year	$	4,642,620		$	-
	Discounted convertible debentures		-			3,975,480
	Amortization of discount		2,510,611			811,327
	Foreign exchange		(503,264	)		(144,187	)
	Balance, end of the year	$	6,649,967		$	4,642,620
	During the year ended December 31, 2014, in addition to the amortization of the discount on the convertible debenture, the Company incurred interest expense of $181,479 (2013 - $76,699) based on the 2% per annum stated interest rate for a total interest expense of $2,692,090 for the year ended December 31, 2014 (2013- $888,026). Interest payable relating to the convertible debenture as at December 31, 2014 was $70,721 (2013 - $76,699).
	(iii)	Notes Payable
		On January 1, 2014, the Company entered into an agreement to secure a $10,000,000 loan (the “Loan”). The Loan was provided by members of the Clay family, who are shareholders of the Company, including $7,500,000 provided by an investment vehicle managed by Thomas M. Clay, a Director and insider of the Company. The Loan had a twelve-month term and an annual interest rate of 5%, payable on the maturity date.
		The Loan was repaid on a date that is less than 183 days before the maturity date. As a result, the Company paid the Lenders an additional charge in the amount that is equivalent to 5% of the principal amount, plus interest on the principal amount at the rate of 5% per annum accrued to the date the Loan was repaid. The Company repaid $7,500,000 loan plus the $375,000 accrued interest and $375,000 additional charge on December 31, 2014. The remaining balance of the loan, $2,500,000, the accrued interest of $125,000 and the additional charge of $125,000, were paid on January 5, 2015. In total, the Company incurred $500,000 interest expense and $500,000 in additional charge during the year.
		On December 31, 2014 the Company also entered into a new loan with the same parties for an amount of $12,500,000. The loan is due on demand on July 1, 2015 and bears an annual interest rate of 10% payable at the end of each quarter. The loan is guaranteed by GQM Holdings, and secured by a pledge of the Company's interests in GQM Canada, GQM Canada’s interest in GQM Holdings and GQM Holdings' 50% interest in GQM LLC. The Company also incurred a closing fee to secure the loan in the amount of $1,000,000, of which, $750,000 was paid on December 31, 2014 and the remaining $250,000 was paid on January 5, 2015. The Company agreed to pay the legal fees incurred by the lenders relating to this instrument which amounted to $90,916. The total legal fees paid for the transaction were $118,695. The Company has presented these transaction costs as a contra liability as substantially all of these costs were paid to the lenders.
			31-Dec-14
	Balance, beginning of the year	$	-
	Proceeds from loans		22,500,000
	Repayment of loans		(7,500,000	)
	Capitalized closing fee and legal fees		(1,118,695	)
	Balance, end of the year	$	13,881,305
	(iv)	Advance
		In July 2014, GQM Inc. entered into a $10,000,000 short-term advance agreement (the “Advance”) with Leucadia and Auvergne (the “Lenders”), with the Company as guarantor. Leucadia provided $6,500,000 of the loan and Auvergne provided $3,500,000. The Advance had an interest rate of 10.0% per annum, compounded monthly. Auvergne is an investment vehicle managed by Thomas M. Clay, a Director and insider of the Company. On closing of the joint venture transaction on September 15, 2014, GQM LLC applied part of the investment of $110,000,000 to repayment of principal and accrued interest on the $10,000,000 bridge loan advanced by the Lenders in July 2014. GQM LLC paid $209,607 in interest payment, including $73,632 paid to Auvergne on the July 2014 Advance, of which $45,264 was capitalized to mineral property interests.
	(v)	Amortization of Discount and Interest Expense
		The following summarizes the capitalized amortization of discount and interest expense as at:
			31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13
	Amortization of discount and interest on loan, advance and convertible debenture	$	3,905,049		$	888,026
	Less: Interest costs capitalized		(2,412,015	)		-
	Amortization of discount and interest expensed	$	1,493,034		$	888,026
	(vi)	Joint Venture Transaction
		On September 15, 2014, the Company closed the JV with Gauss resulting in both parties owning a 50% interest in the Project. Pursuant to the JV, Golden Queen converted its wholly-owned subsidiary GQM Inc., the entity developing the Project, into a California limited liability company named GQM LLC. On closing of the transaction, Gauss acquired 50% of GQM LLC by investing $110 million cash in exchange for newly issued membership units of GQM LLC. GQ Holdings, a newly incorporated subsidiary of the Company, holds the other 50% of GQM LLC.
		Gauss is a funding vehicle owned by entities controlled by Leucadia National Corporation (NYSE: LUK) (“Leucadia”) and certain members of the Clay family, a shareholder group which collectively owned approximately 27%of the issued and outstanding shares of Golden Queen (the “Clay Group”) at the time of the transaction. Gauss is owned 67.5% by Gauss Holdings LLC (“Gauss Holdings”, Leucadia’s investment entity) and 32.5% by Auvergne LLC (“Auvergne”, the Clay Group’s investment entity). Pursuant to the transaction, Leucadia was paid a transaction fee of $2,000,000 and $275,000 was paid to Auvergne through GQM LLC. The Company has adopted an accounting policy of expensing these transaction costs.
		Variable Interest Entity
		In accordance with ASC 810-10-30, the Company has determined that GQM LLC meets the definition of a VIE and that the Company is part of a related party group that, in its entirety, would meet the definition of a primary beneficiary. Although no individual variable interest holder individually meets the definition of a primary beneficiary in the absence of the related party group, Golden Queen has determined it is considered the member of the related party group most closely associated with GQM LLC. As a result, the Company has consolidated 100% of the accounts of GQM LLC in these consolidated financial statements, while presenting a non-controlling interest portion representing the 50% interest of Gauss in GQM LLC on its balance sheet. A portion of the non-controlling interest has been presented as temporary equity on the Company’s balance sheet representing the initial value of the non-controlling interest that could potentially be redeemable by Gauss in the future. The net assets of GQM LLC as of December 31, 2014 are as follows:
			31-Dec-14
	Assets, GQM LLC	$	118,937,371
	Liabilities, GQM LLC		(4,769,144	)
	Net assets, GQM LLC	$	114,168,227
	Included in assets above, is $83,282,403 in cash held as of December 31, 2014. The cash in GQM LLC is directed specifically to fund capital expenditures required to take the Project to production and settle GQM LLC’s obligations. The liabilities of GQM LLC do not have recourse to the general credit of the primary beneficiary.
		Non-Controlling Interest
		In accordance with ASC 810, the Company has presented Gauss’ ownership in GQM LLC as a non- controlling interest amount on the balance sheet within the equity section. However, the Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement (“LLC Agreement”) contains terms within Section 12.5 that provides for the exit from the investment in GQM LLC for an initial member whose interest in GQM LLC becomes less than 20%. The following is a summary of the terms of the clause:
		Pursuant to Section 12.5, if a member becomes less than a 20% interest holder, its remaining unit interest will (ultimately) be terminated through one of three events at the non-diluted member’s option within 60 days of the diluted member’s interest dropping below 20% (the “triggering event”):
	a.	Through conversion to a net smelter royalty (“NSR”) (in which case the conversion ratio is based on a pro rata percentage, determined on a linear basis, based on the following: 0 - 20% membership interest translates to 0   - 5% NSR) obligation of GQM LLC;
	b.	Through a buy-out (at fair value) by the non-diluted member; or
	c.	Through a sale process by which the diluted member’s interest is sold
	•	If such sale process does not result in a binding offer acceptable to the non- diluted member within six months after the election by the non-diluted member, the sale process terminates and the non-diluted member has 15 days to choose between (a) and (b).
If the non-diluted member does not make an election pursuant to the above within 60 days, the diluted member may choose (a) or (b) above. If no election is made by the diluted member, option (a) is deemed to have been elected.
This clause in the JV constitutes contingent redeemable equity as outlined in Accounting Series Release No. 268 (“ASR 268”) and has been classified as temporary equity.
On initial recognition the amount of the temporary equity is calculated using the guidance that specifies that the initial measurement of redeemable instruments should be the carrying value. The amount allocated to temporary equity and the permanent equity on initial recognition is shown below. Temporary equity represents the amount of redeemable equity within Gauss’ ownership interest in the net assets of GQM LLC. The remaining 60% of their interest is considered permanent equity as it is not redeemable.
		15-Sep-14
Net assets, GQM LLC before JV	$	16,973,184
Investment by Gauss		110,000,000
Net assets, GQM LLC after JV		126,973,184
Gauss’ ownership percentage		50%
Net assets of GQM LLC attributable to Gauss	$	63,486,592
Allocation of non-controlling interest between permanent equity and temporary equity:
Permanent non-controlling interest (60% of total non- controlling interest)	$	38,091,955
Temporary non-controlling interest (40% of total non- controlling interest)	$	25,394,637
	Non-Controlling Interest - Continued
	Subsequent to the initial transaction, the carrying value of the non-controlling interest will be adjusted for net income and loss and distributions pursuant to ASC 810-10 based on the same percentage allocation used to calculate the initial book value of temporary equity.
			31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13
	Net and comprehensive loss in GQM LLC	$	(2,804,957	)	$	-
	Non-controlling interest percentage		50%
	Net and comprehensive loss attributable to non- controlling interest		(1,402,479	)		-
	Net and comprehensive loss attributable to permanent non-controlling interest	$	(841,487	)	$	-
	Net and comprehensive loss attributable to temporary non-controlling interest	$	(560,992	)	$	-
			Permanent Non-			Temporary Non-
			Controlling Interest			Controlling Interest
	Carrying value of non-controlling interest, September 15, 2014	$	38,091,955		$	25,394,637
	Distributions to non-controlling interests		(3,000,000	)		(2,000,000	)
	Net and comprehensive loss for the period		(841,487	)		(560,992	)
	Carrying value of non-controlling interest , end of year	$	34,250,468		$	22,833,645
Dilution of Interest in Subsidiary
As a result of the JV transaction, the Company’s interest in GQM LLC was diluted from 100% to 50% and ordinarily, the Company would recognize a charge on dilution. However, since the transaction was with a related party and the Company retained control, the excess has not been recognized in net income but rather has been recorded in equity as an increase to APIC based on guidance provided in ASC 810-10-55-4D and -4E.
		15-Sep-14
Investment by Gauss	$	110,000,000
Less:
Initial carrying value of permanent equity		(38,091,955	)
Initial carrying value of temporary equity		(25,394,637	)
Effect of dilution of subsidiary recorded to APIC	$	46,513,408
Management Agreement
GQM LLC is managed by a board of managers comprising an equal number of representatives of each of Gauss and GQ Holdings. The initial officers of GQM LLC are Lutz Klingmann as Chief Executive Officer, and Andrée St-Germain as Chief Financial Officer. As long as a member of the Clay family holds greater that 25% of the Company, the Clay Group is entitled to appoint one of the Company’s representatives to the GQM LLC board of managers.
	Capital Contribution Agreement
	Pursuant to the JV, GQ Holdings will have the right to make a single capital contribution to GQM LLC of between $15 million and $25 million (the “Top-Up Contribution”), with each such threshold to be reduced by 50% of the amount of any proceeds received by GQM LLC from any debt financing transaction.
Pursuant to the JV Agreement, if the Company (through GQ Holdings) makes the Top-Up Contribution, Gauss is committed to fund an amount equal to the Top-Up Contribution to GQM LLC, and the aggregate amount of such contributions are anticipated to provide GQM LLC with the necessary funds to fully develop the Project. If the Company does not make the Top-Up Contribution, Gauss will be obligated to make up to a $40 million capital contribution to GQM LLC, in which case GQ Holdings’ ownership interest in GQM LLC will be diluted and GQ Holdings will surrender one of its board seats in GQM LLC. If Gauss makes the $40 million capital contribution, the Company will need to reassess whether the resulting dilution of its interest in the JV affects the accounting treatment of the variable interest entity and if consolidation of GQM LLC is still appropriate.
Standby Commitment
Golden Queen also entered into a backstop guarantee agreement with Gauss (the “Backstop Agreement”) whereby, if the Company conducts a rights offering, Gauss has agreed to purchase, upon the terms set forth in the Backstop Agreement, any common shares which have not been acquired pursuant to the exercise of rights under the Rights Offering at a purchase price to be determined but not to exceed $1.10 per common share, up to a maximum amount of $45 million in the aggregate. In consideration for entering into the Backstop Agreement, on closing of the Joint Venture, the Company paid Leucadia and Auvergne a standby guarantee fee of $2,250,000, of which $731,250 was paid to Auvergne.
The Transaction Agreement and Backstop Agreement contemplated that the Company would file a registration statement in connection with the rights offering by October 15, 2014, however, the Company is conducting a full review of available financing alternatives, and as a result, whether the Company will proceed with a possible rights offering (if any), and the size of any such rights offering, is not known at this time. The Company will not be subject to additional fees or expenses as a result of not filing a registration statement in connection with a rights offering.

Supplementary_Disclosures_of_C

Supplementary Disclosures of Cash Flow Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Supplementary Disclosures of Cash Flow Information [Text Block]	9. Supplementary Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
			31-Dec-14		31-Dec-13
	Cash paid during year for:
	Interest	$	1,145,786	$	-
	Income taxes	$	-	$	-
	Non-cash financing and investing activities:
	Reclassification of derivative liability for exercised stock options and warrants	$	-	$	338,016
	Common shares issued for mineral property	$	24,480	$	22,568
	Closing fee and legal fees related to short term debt capitalized	$	1,118,695	$	-
	Asset retirement costs charged to mineral property interests	$	71,892	$	76,312
	Mineral property acquired through issuance of debt	$	913,132	$	-
	Mineral property expenditures included in accounts payable	$	3,097,053	$	903,309
	Non-cash interest cost capitalized to mineral property interests	$	2,412,015	$	-
	Non-cash amortization of discount and interest expense	$	1,493,034	$	811,327

Derivative_Liability_Options_a

Derivative Liability Options and Warrants	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative Liability Options and Warrants [Text Block]	10. Derivative Liability – Options and Warrants
	As at January 1, 2009, the date on which the guidance of ASC 815-40-15 became effective for the Company, the Company’s stock options and warrants met the criteria of a derivative instrument liability because they were exercisable in a currency other than the functional currency of the Company and thus did not meet the “fixed-for-fixed” criteria of that guidance. As a result, the Company was required to separately account for the stock options and warrants as derivative instrument liabilities recorded at fair value and marked-to-market each period with the changes in the fair value each period charged or credited to income.
	During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company issued a total of 200,000 stock options that were treated as a derivative liability and in total 1,220,000 stock options were exercised during the year. Upon exercise of the options, the portion of the derivative liability that pertained to these options was re-measured and recorded at its fair value of $910,054, subsequent to which it was reclassified to additional paid-in capital. The Company measured the fair value of the derivative liability pertaining to the options exercised using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the following range of assumptions: expected volatility – 82.54% - 105.67%, expected life – 0.39 – 0.78 years, risk-free discount rate – 0.97% - 1.32%, dividend yield – 0.00%.
	On December 23, 2013, the Board of the Company passed a resolution to convert the exercise prices of granted stock options to US dollars, being the functional currency of the Company. As a result of this change, the derivative liability no longer exists. In accordance with Accounting Standard 815-40-35, the Company marked the derivative liability to market and recorded the change in fair value of the derivative liability in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss). The resulting balance was reclassified to additional paid-in capital. In accordance with the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) guidance, the reclassification was completed at the exchange rates at the grant date of the stock options. The difference between the current foreign exchange rate and the grant date exchange rate was included in the change in fair value of the derivative liability in the profit and loss statement. The total amount reclassified to equity was $338,016.
	During the year ended December 31, 2014 and the year ended December 31, 2013, there were no warrants treated as derivative liabilities.
	The changes of derivative liability for options and warrants are as follows:
			December 31,		December 31,
			2014		2013
	Balance, beginning of the year	$	-	$	3,522,071
	Fair value of options granted		-		204,126
	Fair value of options exercised		-		(910,054	)
	Change in fair value of options and warrants including		-		(2,478,127	)
	foreign exchange
	Extinguishment of liability on conversion of exercise price		-		(338,016	)
	of options to Company’s functional currency
	Balance, end of the year	$	-	$	-

Financial_Instruments_Disclosu

Financial Instruments Disclosure	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block]	11. Financial Instruments
	Fair Value Measurements
	All financial assets and financial liabilities are recorded at fair value on initial recognition. Transaction costs are expensed when they are incurred, unless they are directly attributable to the acquisition of qualifying assets, in which case they are added to the costs of those assets until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale.
	The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
		Level 1	Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;
		Level 2	Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; See Notes 8 (ii) and 10 – Convertible Debentures and Derivative Liability- Options and Warrants for derivatives fair valued on a recurring basis and considered within level 2.The fair value measurement of these financial instruments use observable inputs in option price models such as the binomial and the black-scholes valuation models.
		Level 3	Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (supported by little or no market activity).
	Under fair value accounting, assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company had embedded derivative liabilities in connection with the Convertible Debenture (Note 8) and Options and Warrants prior to modification of the exercise price currency (Note 10).
	Credit Risk
	Credit risk is the risk that the counterparty to a financial instrument will cause a financial loss for the Company by failing to discharge its obligations. To mitigate exposure to credit risk on financial assets the Company has established policies to ensure liquidity of funds and ensure counterparties demonstrate minimum acceptable credit worthiness.
	The Company maintains its US Dollar and Canadian Dollar cash in bank accounts with major financial institutions with high credit standings. Cash deposits held in the United States are insured by the FDIC for up to $250,000 and Canadian Dollar cash deposits held in Canada are insured by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (“CDIC”) for up to C$100,000. Certain United States and Canadian bank accounts held by the Company exceed these federally insured limits or are uninsured as they related to US Dollar deposits held in Canadian financial institutions. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company’s cash balances held in United States and Canadian financial institutions include $91,407,644 and $5,030,522 respectively, which are not fully insured by the FDIC or CDIC. The Company has not experienced any losses on such accounts and management believes that using major financial institutions with high credit ratings mitigates the credit risk in cash.
	Interest Rate Risk
	The Company holds 97% of its cash in bank deposit accounts with a single major financial institution. The interest rates received on these balances may fluctuate with changes in economic conditions. Based on the average cash balances during the year ended December 31, 2014, a 1% decrease in interest rates would have reduced the interest income for 2014 to a trivial amount.
	Foreign Currency Exchange Risk
	Certain purchases of corporate overhead expenditure are denominated in Canadian Dollar. As a result, currency exchange fluctuations may impact the costs of our operations. Specifically, the appreciation of the Canadian Dollar against the US Dollar may result in an increase in the Canadian operating expenses in US dollar terms. As of December 31, 2014, the Company maintained the majority of its cash balance in US Dollar. The Company currently does not engage in any currency hedging activities.
	Commodity Price Risk
	The Company’s primary business activity is the development of the open pit, gold and silver, heap leach project on the Property. Decreases in the price of either of these metals from current levels has the potential to negatively impact the Company’s ability to secure significant additional financing required to develop the Project into an operating mine. We do not currently engage in hedging transactions and we have no hedged mineral resources.

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share

Earnings (Loss) Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings (Loss) Per Share [Text Block]	12. Earnings (Loss) Per Share
			Year Ended			Year Ended			Year Ended
			December 31,			December 31,			December 31,
			2014			2013			2012
	Numerator:
	Net income (loss) – numerator for basic EPS	$	(8,469,204	)	$	1,978,014		$	(1,270,988	)
	Amortization of discount		-			888,026			-
	Change in derivative liability – Convertible debentures		-			(2,907,533	)		-
	Change in derivative – Stock options		-			(767,419	)		-
	Numerator for diluted EPS	$	(8,469,204	)	$	(808,912	)	$	(1,270,988	)
			Year Ended			Year Ended			Year Ended
			December 31,			December 31,			December 31,
			2014			2013			2012
	Denominator:
	Denominator for basic EPS		99,611,278			98,390,561			97,981,197
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Employee stock options		-			132,800			-
	Convertible debenture		-			4,214,232			-
	Denominator for diluted EPS		99,611,278			102,737,593			97,981,197
	Basic earnings(loss) per share	$	(0.09	)	$	0.02			(0.01	)
	Diluted loss per share	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.01	)		(0.01	)
	For the year ended December 31, 2014, 750,000 (2013 – 850,000) options and the convertible debenture were not included above as their impact would be anti-dilutive.

Loan_Payable

Loan Payable	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Loan Payable [Text Block]	13 . Loan Payable
	The Company entered into two financing agreements with Komatsu Financial during the year for a motor grader and a water wagon. The agreements are as follows:
			31-Dec-14
	Motor Grader – Acquired on December 5, 2014 for a total purchase price of $291,146 including financing fees. The loan is payable over 4 years and carries an annual interest rate of 1.80% and a monthly payment of $5,268, principal and interest. The Company made a down payment of $47,335.	$	243,811
	Water Wagon – Acquired on November 6, 2014 for a total purchase price of $815,374 including financing fees. The loan is payable over 4 years and carries an annual interest rate of 2.99% and a monthly payment of $15,109, principal and interest. The Company made a down payment of $132,646.		669,321
	Total loan balance		913,132
	Less: Current portion of loan		(222,839	)
	Loan payable – Long-term portion	$	690,293
	The loan agreements are both secured by the underlying asset.

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	14 . Subsequent Events
	No subsequent events have been identified up to the date of March 16, 2015, the date the consolidated financial statements were approved, other than denoted below.
		i)	On January 5, 2015 the Company repaid the remaining portion of the January 2014 loan. Please refer to Section 8(iii) – Loans Payable for complete details.
		ii)	Subsequent to December 31, 2014, mobile mining equipment was delivered to site. Shortly after receiving the equipment, the Company paid $0.3 million, which represented the sales tax and a 10% deposit. The remaining $1.8 million will be financed over 48 months at an interest rate of 2.99%.
		iii)	In February 2015, the Company incorporated Golden Queen Mining Canada Ltd. (“GQM Canada”), a wholly owned British Columbia subsidiary, to hold the Company’s interest in GQM Holdings.

Property_Tables

Property (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]			31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13
	Land	$	109,600		$	109,600
	Rental properties		324,566			324,566
	Property, cost		434,166			434,166
	Less accumulated depreciation		(182,699	)		(147,910	)
	Property, net	$	251,467		$	286,256

Mineral_Properties_Tables

Mineral Properties (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Mineral Properties [Table Text Block]			31-Dec-14		31-Dec-13
	Mineral property interest, land and claims	$	3,299,319	$	1,907,549
	Deferred mine development costs		31,020,717		7,804,377
	Asset retirement costs		272,567		200,675
	Capitalized interest		2,412,015		-
	Capitalized depreciation		133,516		6,885
	Balance, end of the year	$	37,138,134	$	9,919,486

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]			2014			2013
	Net operating and capital losses	$	11,129,000		$	8,180,000
	Property and equipment		-			117,000
	Mineral properties and deferred exploration costs		-			2,703,000
	Asset retirement obligations		-			188,000
	Foreign exchange (gain) loss		(161,000	)		(109,000	)
	Financing costs		(54,000)			5,000
	Investment in GQM LLC		939,000			-
	Valuation allowance		(11,853,000	)		(11,084,000	)
	Deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$	-		$	-
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]			December			December			December
			31, 2014			31, 2013			31, 2012
	Income tax provision (benefit) at Canadian statutory rate	$	(2,567,000	)	$	509,000		$	(318,000	)
	Foreign income taxes at other than Canadian statutory rate		(638,000	)		(125,000	)		(175,000	)
	Change in fair value of derivative liability		(288,000	)		(1,271,000	)		(278,000	)
	Non-deductible accretion and other		80,000			204,000			(15,000	)
	Non-deductible stock-based compensation		67,000			119,000			-
	Non-taxable effect on foreign exchange		175,000			(17,000	)		(61,000	)
	Non-deductible costs		1,458,000			-			-
	Non-Controlling Interest		561,000			-			-
	Change in statutory rate		-322,000			(64,000	)		-
	Adjustment due to change in estimates		-			72,000			(81,000	)
	Increase (decrease) in valuation allowance		1,474,000			(573,000	)		928,000
	Deferred tax recovery	$	-		$	-		$	-
Net Operating Loss Carry-forwards Available to Reduce Taxable Income [Table Text Block]	Country	Amount	Expiration Dates
	United States – Federal	$21,934,000	2018 - 2034
	Canada (C$)	$10,507,000	2015 - 2034

Share_Capital_Tables

Share Capital (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014								Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]						Weighted							Weighted
						Average Exercise							Average Exercise
			Shares			Price per Share				Shares			Price per Share
	Options outstanding and exercisable: December 31, 2013		1,380,000		$	0.87			Stock options issued	800,000		$	1.28
	Stock options forfeited		(100,000	)	$	1.16			Stock options exercised	(1,220,000	)	$	0.21
	Stock options exercised		(530,000	)	$	0.21			Options outstanding, December 31, 2013	1,380,000		$	0.87
	Options outstanding, December 31, 2014		750,000		$	1.29			Options exercisable, December 31, 2013	880,000		$	0.68
	Options exercisable, December 31, 2014		750,000		$	1.29
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]		2014	2013
	Expected life years	-	5
	Interest rate	-	1.78%
	Volatility	-	98.25%
	Dividend yield	-	0%
Schedule of Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable [Table Text Block]						Weighted
			Number			Average
			Outstanding			Remaining
	Expiry		and			Contractual Life		Exercise
	Date		Exercisable			(Years)		Price
	18-Apr-15		50,000			0.3	$	1.22
	11-Nov-15		200,000			0.86	$	1.16
	3-Jun-18		50,000			3.42	$	1.16
	3-Sep-18		150,000			3.68	$	1.59
	18-Sep-18		300,000			3.72	$	1.26
	Outstanding, December 31, 2014		750,000			2.7
	Exercisable, December 31, 2014		750,000			2.7

Asset_Retirement_Obligations_T

Asset Retirement Obligations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Change in Asset Retirement Obligation [Table Text Block]			2014		2013
	Balance, beginning of the year	$	552,250	$	475,938
	Changes in cash flow estimates		71,892		76,312
	Balance, end of the year	$	624,142	$	552,250

Related_Party_Transactions_Tab

Related Party Transactions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Fair Value of the Derivative Liability [Table Text Block]		2014	2013
	Risk-free interest rate	1.00% - 1.09%	1.13% - 1.15%
	Expected life of derivative liability	0.57 - 1.32 years	1.57 - 2 years
	Expected volatility	73.03 - 98.21%	73.43% - 89.52%
	Dividend rate	0.00%	0.00%
Schedule of Changes in the Derivative Liability [Table Text Block]			31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13
	Balance, beginning of the year	$	2,833,987		$	-
	Fair value at inception		-			5,741,520
	Change in fair value of derivative liability including foreign exchange		(1,004,217	)		(2,907,533	)
	Balance, end of the year	$	1,829,770		$	2,833,987
Schedule of Change in the Convertible Debentures [Table Text Block]			31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13
	Balance, beginning of the year	$	4,642,620		$	-
	Discounted convertible debentures		-			3,975,480
	Amortization of discount		2,510,611			811,327
	Foreign exchange		(503,264	)		(144,187	)
	Balance, end of the year	$	6,649,967		$	4,642,620
Schedule of Loan Payable [Table Text Block]			31-Dec-14
	Balance, beginning of the year	$	-
	Proceeds from loans		22,500,000
	Repayment of loans		(7,500,000	)
	Capitalized closing fee and legal fees		(1,118,695	)
	Balance, end of the year	$	13,881,305
Schedule of Amortization of discount and Interest Expense [Table Text Block]			31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13
	Amortization of discount and interest on loan, advance and convertible debenture	$	3,905,049		$	888,026
	Less: Interest costs capitalized		(2,412,015	)		-
	Amortization of discount and interest expensed	$	1,493,034		$	888,026
Schedule of Net Assets of GQM LLC [Table Text Block]			31-Dec-14
	Assets, GQM LLC	$	118,937,371
	Liabilities, GQM LLC		(4,769,144	)
	Net assets, GQM LLC	$	114,168,227
Schedule of Fair Value of Temporary Non-controlling Interest [Table Text Block]			15-Sep-14
	Net assets, GQM LLC before JV	$	16,973,184
	Investment by Gauss		110,000,000
	Net assets, GQM LLC after JV		126,973,184
	Gauss’ ownership percentage		50%
	Net assets of GQM LLC attributable to Gauss	$	63,486,592
	Allocation of non-controlling interest between permanent equity and temporary equity:
	Permanent non-controlling interest (60% of total non- controlling interest)	$	38,091,955
	Temporary non-controlling interest (40% of total non- controlling interest)	$	25,394,637
Schedule of Carrying Value of Temporary Non-controlling Interest [Table Text Block]				31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13
		Net and comprehensive loss in GQM LLC	$	(2,804,957	)	$	-
		Non-controlling interest percentage		50%
		Net and comprehensive loss attributable to non- controlling interest		(1,402,479	)		-
		Net and comprehensive loss attributable to permanent non-controlling interest	$	(841,487	)	$	-
		Net and comprehensive loss attributable to temporary non-controlling interest	$	(560,992	)	$	-
Schedule of Carrying Value of Temporary Non-controlling Interest 2 [Table Text Block]				Permanent Non-			Temporary Non-
				Controlling Interest			Controlling Interest
		Carrying value of non-controlling interest, September 15, 2014	$	38,091,955		$	25,394,637
		Distributions to non-controlling interests		(3,000,000	)		(2,000,000	)
		Net and comprehensive loss for the period		(841,487	)		(560,992	)
		Carrying value of non-controlling interest , end of year	$	34,250,468		$	22,833,645
Schedule of Dilution of Interest in Subsidiary [Table Text Block]			15-Sep-14
	Investment by Gauss	$	110,000,000
	Less:
	Initial carrying value of permanent equity		(38,091,955	)
	Initial carrying value of temporary equity		(25,394,637	)
	Effect of dilution of subsidiary recorded to APIC	$	46,513,408

Supplementary_Disclosures_of_C1

Supplementary Disclosures of Cash Flow Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]			31-Dec-14		31-Dec-13
	Cash paid during year for:
	Interest	$	1,145,786	$	-
	Income taxes	$	-	$	-
	Non-cash financing and investing activities:
	Reclassification of derivative liability for exercised stock options and warrants	$	-	$	338,016
	Common shares issued for mineral property	$	24,480	$	22,568
	Closing fee and legal fees related to short term debt capitalized	$	1,118,695	$	-
	Asset retirement costs charged to mineral property interests	$	71,892	$	76,312
	Mineral property acquired through issuance of debt	$	913,132	$	-
	Mineral property expenditures included in accounts payable	$	3,097,053	$	903,309
	Non-cash interest cost capitalized to mineral property interests	$	2,412,015	$	-
	Non-cash amortization of discount and interest expense	$	1,493,034	$	811,327

Derivative_Liability_Options_a1

Derivative Liability Options and Warrants (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Derivative Liabiity, Options and Warrants [Table Text Block]			December 31,		December 31,
			2014		2013
	Balance, beginning of the year	$	-	$	3,522,071
	Fair value of options granted		-		204,126
	Fair value of options exercised		-		(910,054	)
	Change in fair value of options and warrants including		-		(2,478,127	)
	foreign exchange
	Extinguishment of liability on conversion of exercise price		-		(338,016	)
	of options to Company’s functional currency
	Balance, end of the year	$	-	$	-

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule Of Calculation Of Numerator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block [Table Text Block]			Year Ended			Year Ended			Year Ended
			December 31,			December 31,			December 31,
			2014			2013			2012
	Numerator:
	Net income (loss) – numerator for basic EPS	$	(8,469,204	)	$	1,978,014		$	(1,270,988	)
	Amortization of discount		-			888,026			-
	Change in derivative liability – Convertible debentures		-			(2,907,533	)		-
	Change in derivative – Stock options		-			(767,419	)		-
	Numerator for diluted EPS	$	(8,469,204	)	$	(808,912	)	$	(1,270,988	)
Schedule Of Calculation Of Denominator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block [Table Text Block]			Year Ended			Year Ended			Year Ended
			December 31,			December 31,			December 31,
			2014			2013			2012
	Denominator:
	Denominator for basic EPS		99,611,278			98,390,561			97,981,197
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Employee stock options		-			132,800			-
	Convertible debenture		-			4,214,232			-
	Denominator for diluted EPS		99,611,278			102,737,593			97,981,197
	Basic earnings(loss) per share	$	(0.09	)	$	0.02			(0.01	)
	Diluted loss per share	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.01	)		(0.01	)

Loan_Payable_Tables

Loan Payable (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Loan Payable Agreements [Table Text Block]			31-Dec-14
	Motor Grader – Acquired on December 5, 2014 for a total purchase price of $291,146 including financing fees. The loan is payable over 4 years and carries an annual interest rate of 1.80% and a monthly payment of $5,268, principal and interest. The Company made a down payment of $47,335.	$	243,811
	Water Wagon – Acquired on November 6, 2014 for a total purchase price of $815,374 including financing fees. The loan is payable over 4 years and carries an annual interest rate of 2.99% and a monthly payment of $15,109, principal and interest. The Company made a down payment of $132,646.		669,321
	Total loan balance		913,132
	Less: Current portion of loan		(222,839	)
	Loan payable – Long-term portion	$	690,293

Basis_of_Presentation_Narrativ

Basis of Presentation (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
	USD ($)	CAD
Basis Of Presentation And Ability To Continue As A Going Concern 1	$74,444,816
Basis Of Presentation And Ability To Continue As A Going Concern 2	65,975,612
Basis Of Presentation And Ability To Continue As A Going Concern 3	65,110,327
Basis Of Presentation And Ability To Continue As A Going Concern 4	3,585,305
Basis Of Presentation And Ability To Continue As A Going Concern 5	50.00%	50.00%
Basis Of Presentation And Ability To Continue As A Going Concern 6	110,000,000
Basis Of Presentation And Ability To Continue As A Going Concern 7	110,000	110,000
Basis Of Presentation And Ability To Continue As A Going Concern 8	50.00%	50.00%
Basis Of Presentation And Ability To Continue As A Going Concern 9	50.00%	50.00%
Basis Of Presentation And Ability To Continue As A Going Concern 10	12,500,000
Basis Of Presentation And Ability To Continue As A Going Concern 11		10,000,000
Basis Of Presentation And Ability To Continue As A Going Concern 12		10,000,000
Basis Of Presentation And Ability To Continue As A Going Concern 13	12,500,000
Basis Of Presentation And Ability To Continue As A Going Concern 14	$12,500,000

Mineral_Properties_Narrative_D

Mineral Properties (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Mineral Properties 1	$2,424,635
Mineral Properties 2	226,721
Mineral Properties 3	2,197,914
Mineral Properties 4	226,721
Mineral Properties 5	126,631
Mineral Properties 6	$6,885

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Taxes 1	$705,000
Income Taxes 2	2,045,000
Income Taxes 3	$0

Share_Capital_Narrative_Detail

Share Capital (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
	USD ($)	CAD
	M
Share Capital 1	300,000	300,000
Share Capital 2	300,000	300,000
Share Capital 3	$0.21
Share Capital 4	$63,000
Share Capital 5	160,592
Share Capital 6	170,000	170,000
Share Capital 7	170,000	170,000
Share Capital 8	$0.21
Share Capital 9	35,700
Share Capital 10	91,002
Share Capital 11	15,300	15,300
Share Capital 12	24,480
Share Capital 13	60,000	60,000
Share Capital 14	60,000	60,000
Share Capital 15	$0.21
Share Capital 16	12,721
Share Capital 17	32,118
Share Capital 18	15,000	15,000
Share Capital 19	22,568
Share Capital 20		23,250
Share Capital 21	200,000	200,000
Share Capital 22	200,000	200,000
Share Capital 23		0.26
Share Capital 24	50,674
Share Capital 25		52,000
Share Capital 26	132,011
Share Capital 27	100,000	100,000
Share Capital 28	100,000	100,000
Share Capital 29		0.26
Share Capital 30	25,722
Share Capital 31		26,000
Share Capital 32	90,496
Share Capital 33	20,000	20,000
Share Capital 34	20,000	20,000
Share Capital 35		0.26
Share Capital 36	5,017
Share Capital 37		5,200
Share Capital 38	24,724
Share Capital 39	500,000	500,000
Share Capital 40	500,000	500,000
Share Capital 41		0.26
Share Capital 42	126,373
Share Capital 43		130,000
Share Capital 44	355,351
Share Capital 45	300,000	300,000
Share Capital 46	300,000	300,000
Share Capital 47		0.26
Share Capital 48	74,677
Share Capital 49		78,000
Share Capital 50	238,623
Share Capital 51	100,000	100,000
Share Capital 52	100,000	100,000
Share Capital 53		0.26
Share Capital 54	24,900
Share Capital 55		26,000
Share Capital 56	68,849
Share Capital 57	20,000	20,000
Share Capital 58	52,852
Share Capital 59		52,000
Share Capital 60	233,672
Share Capital 61	475,263
Share Capital 62	46,245
Share Capital 63	0
Share Capital 64	800,000	800,000
Share Capital 65	475,263
Share Capital 66	271,137
Share Capital 67	204,126
Share Capital 68	50,000	50,000
Share Capital 69	150,000	150,000
Share Capital 70	600,000	600,000
Share Capital 71	100,000	100,000
Share Capital 72	500,000	500,000
Share Capital 73	300,000	300,000
Share Capital 74	100,000	100,000
Share Capital 75	6	6
Share Capital 76	18	18
Share Capital 77	200,000	200,000
Share Capital 78	100,000	100,000
Share Capital 79	6	6
Share Capital 80	12	12
Share Capital 81	650,000	650,000
Share Capital 82	0
Share Capital 83	325,995
Share Capital 84	530,000	530,000
Share Capital 85	754,513
Share Capital 86	881,816
Share Capital 87	0
Share Capital 88	$325,158

Asset_Retirement_Obligations_N

Asset Retirement Obligations (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Asset Retirement Obligations 1	$553,329
Asset Retirement Obligations 2	478,742
Asset Retirement Obligations 3	0.10%
Asset Retirement Obligations 4	71,892
Asset Retirement Obligations 5	$76,312

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
	USD ($)	CAD
Commitments And Contingencies 1	$183,950
Commitments And Contingencies 2	24,480
Commitments And Contingencies 3	161,190
Commitments And Contingencies 4	22,568
Commitments And Contingencies 5	150,000
Commitments And Contingencies 6	100,000	100,000
Commitments And Contingencies 7	300,000	300,000
Commitments And Contingencies 8	150,000	150,000
Commitments And Contingencies 9	150,000	150,000
Commitments And Contingencies 10	300,000	300,000
Commitments And Contingencies 11		1
Commitments And Contingencies 12	300,000	300,000
Commitments And Contingencies 13		1.5
Commitments And Contingencies 14		300,000
Commitments And Contingencies 15	36,900,000
Commitments And Contingencies 16	5,800,000
Commitments And Contingencies 17	8,300,000
Commitments And Contingencies 18	8,200,000
Commitments And Contingencies 19	7,100,000
Commitments And Contingencies 20	15,200,000
Commitments And Contingencies 21	23,400,000
Commitments And Contingencies 22	$18,100,000

Related_Party_Transactions_Nar

Related Party Transactions (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
	USD ($)	CAD
	D
Related Party Transactions 1	$163,465
Related Party Transactions 2	192,431
Related Party Transactions 3	138,885
Related Party Transactions 4	0
Related Party Transactions 5	47,967
Related Party Transactions 6	26,977
Related Party Transactions 7	0
Related Party Transactions 8	17,622
Related Party Transactions 9	26,977
Related Party Transactions 10	0
Related Party Transactions 11	21,987
Related Party Transactions 12	29,930
Related Party Transactions 13	0
Related Party Transactions 14	11,759
Related Party Transactions 15	0
Related Party Transactions 16	150,199
Related Party Transactions 17	35,484
Related Party Transactions 18	10,068
Related Party Transactions 19	60,000
Related Party Transactions 20	20,000
Related Party Transactions 21	70,199
Related Party Transactions 22		10,000,000
Related Party Transactions 23	9,710,603
Related Party Transactions 24	2.00%	2.00%
Related Party Transactions 25		1.03
Related Party Transactions 26		1.03
Related Party Transactions 27		7,500,000
Related Party Transactions 28	10,049
Related Party Transactions 29	5,741,520
Related Party Transactions 30	1,829,770
Related Party Transactions 31	2,833,987
Related Party Transactions 32	5,741,520
Related Party Transactions 33	3,975,480
Related Party Transactions 34	181,479
Related Party Transactions 35	76,699
Related Party Transactions 36	2.00%	2.00%
Related Party Transactions 37	2,692,090
Related Party Transactions 39	888,026
Related Party Transactions 40	70,721
Related Party Transactions 41	76,699
Related Party Transactions 42	10,000,000
Related Party Transactions 43	7,500,000
Related Party Transactions 44	5.00%	5.00%
Related Party Transactions 45	183	183
Related Party Transactions 46	5.00%	5.00%
Related Party Transactions 47	5.00%	5.00%
Related Party Transactions 48	7,500,000
Related Party Transactions 49	375,000
Related Party Transactions 50	375,000
Related Party Transactions 51	2,500,000
Related Party Transactions 52	125,000
Related Party Transactions 53	125,000
Related Party Transactions 54	500,000
Related Party Transactions 55	500,000
Related Party Transactions 56	12,500,000
Related Party Transactions 57	10.00%	10.00%
Related Party Transactions 58	50.00%	50.00%
Related Party Transactions 59	1,000,000
Related Party Transactions 60	750,000
Related Party Transactions 61	250,000
Related Party Transactions 62	90,916
Related Party Transactions 63	118,695
Related Party Transactions 64	10,000,000
Related Party Transactions 65	6,500,000
Related Party Transactions 66	3,500,000
Related Party Transactions 67	10.00%	10.00%
Related Party Transactions 68	110,000,000
Related Party Transactions 69	10,000,000
Related Party Transactions 70	209,607
Related Party Transactions 71	73,632
Related Party Transactions 72	45,264
Related Party Transactions 73	50.00%	50.00%
Related Party Transactions 74	50.00%	50.00%
Related Party Transactions 75	110,000,000
Related Party Transactions 76	50.00%	50.00%
Related Party Transactions 77	27.00%	27.00%
Related Party Transactions 78	67.50%	67.50%
Related Party Transactions 79	32.50%	32.50%
Related Party Transactions 80	2,000,000
Related Party Transactions 81	275,000
Related Party Transactions 82	100.00%	100.00%
Related Party Transactions 83	50.00%	50.00%
Related Party Transactions 84	83,282,403
Related Party Transactions 86	20.00%	20.00%
Related Party Transactions 88	20.00%	20.00%
Related Party Transactions 89	60	60
Related Party Transactions 90	20.00%	20.00%
Related Party Transactions 88	0	0
Related Party Transactions 89	20.00%	20.00%
Related Party Transactions 90	0	0
Related Party Transactions 91	5.00%	5.00%
Related Party Transactions 93	15	15
Related Party Transactions 94	60	60
Related Party Transactions 95	60.00%	60.00%
Related Party Transactions 96	100.00%	100.00%
Related Party Transactions 97	50.00%	50.00%
Related Party Transactions 98	25.00%	25.00%
Related Party Transactions 99	15,000,000
Related Party Transactions 100	25,000,000
Related Party Transactions 101	50.00%	50.00%
Related Party Transactions 102	40,000,000
Related Party Transactions 103	40,000,000
Related Party Transactions 104	1.1
Related Party Transactions 105	45,000,000
Related Party Transactions 106	2,250,000
Related Party Transactions 107	$731,250

Derivative_Liability_Options_a2

Derivative Liability Options and Warrants (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
	Y
Derivative Liability Options And Warrants 1	200,000
Derivative Liability Options And Warrants 2	1,220,000
Derivative Liability Options And Warrants 3	$910,054
Derivative Liability Options And Warrants 4	82.54%
Derivative Liability Options And Warrants 5	105.67%
Derivative Liability Options And Warrants 6	0.39
Derivative Liability Options And Warrants 7	0.78
Derivative Liability Options And Warrants 8	0.97%
Derivative Liability Options And Warrants 9	1.32%
Derivative Liability Options And Warrants 10	0.00%
Derivative Liability Options And Warrants 11	$338,016

Financial_Instruments_Disclosu1

Financial Instruments Disclosure (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
	USD ($)	CAD
Financial Instruments Disclosure 1	$250,000
Financial Instruments Disclosure 2		100,000
Financial Instruments Disclosure 3	91,407,644
Financial Instruments Disclosure 4	$5,030,522
Financial Instruments Disclosure 5	97.00%	97.00%
Financial Instruments Disclosure 6	1.00%	1.00%

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share_Narrat

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings (loss) Per Share 1	750,000
Earnings (loss) Per Share 2	850,000

Subsequent_Events_Narrative_De

Subsequent Events (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
	M
Subsequent Events 1	$0.30
Subsequent Events 2	10.00%
Subsequent Events 3	$1.80
Subsequent Events 4	48
Subsequent Events 5	2.99%

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_D

Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Property Property, Plant And Equipment 1	$109,600
Property Property, Plant And Equipment 2	109,600
Property Property, Plant And Equipment 3	324,566
Property Property, Plant And Equipment 4	324,566
Property Property, Plant And Equipment 5	434,166
Property Property, Plant And Equipment 6	434,166
Property Property, Plant And Equipment 7	-182,699
Property Property, Plant And Equipment 8	-147,910
Property Property, Plant And Equipment 9	251,467
Property Property, Plant And Equipment 10	$286,256

Schedule_of_Mineral_Properties

Schedule of Mineral Properties (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Mineral Properties Schedule Of Mineral Properties 1	$3,299,319
Mineral Properties Schedule Of Mineral Properties 2	1,907,549
Mineral Properties Schedule Of Mineral Properties 3	31,020,717
Mineral Properties Schedule Of Mineral Properties 4	7,804,377
Mineral Properties Schedule Of Mineral Properties 5	272,567
Mineral Properties Schedule Of Mineral Properties 6	200,675
Mineral Properties Schedule Of Mineral Properties 7	2,412,015
Mineral Properties Schedule Of Mineral Properties 8	0
Mineral Properties Schedule Of Mineral Properties 9	133,516
Mineral Properties Schedule Of Mineral Properties 10	6,885
Mineral Properties Schedule Of Mineral Properties 11	37,138,134
Mineral Properties Schedule Of Mineral Properties 12	$9,919,486

Schedule_of_Deferred_Tax_Asset

Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 1	$11,129,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 2	8,180,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 3	0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 4	117,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 5	0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 6	2,703,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 7	0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 8	188,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 9	-161,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 10	-109,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 11	-54,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 12	5,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 13	939,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 15	-11,853,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 16	-11,084,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 17	0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 18	$0

Schedule_of_Components_of_Inco

Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 1	($2,567,000)
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 2	509,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 3	-318,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 4	-638,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 5	-125,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 6	-175,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 7	-288,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 8	-1,271,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 9	-278,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 10	80,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 11	204,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 12	-15,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 13	67,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 14	119,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 15	0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 16	175,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 17	-17,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 18	-61,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 19	1,458,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 20	0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 21	0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 22	0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 23	0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 24	561,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 25	-322,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 26	-64,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 27	0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 28	0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 29	72,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 30	-81,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 31	1,474,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 32	-573,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 33	928,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 34	0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 35	0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 36	$0

Net_Operating_Loss_Carryforwar

Net Operating Loss Carry-forwards Available to Reduce Taxable Income (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Taxes Net Operating Loss Carry-forwards Available To Reduce Taxable Income 1	$21,934,000
Income Taxes Net Operating Loss Carry-forwards Available To Reduce Taxable Income 2	$10,507,000

Schedule_of_Sharebased_Compens

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Share Capital Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 1	1,380,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 2	0.87
Share Capital Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 3	-100,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 4	1.16
Share Capital Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 5	-530,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 6	0.21
Share Capital Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 7	750,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 8	1.29
Share Capital Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 9	750,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 10	1.29
Share Capital Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 1		800,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 2		1.28
Share Capital Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 3		-1,220,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 4		0.21
Share Capital Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 5		1,380,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 6		0.87
Share Capital Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 7		880,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 8		0.68

Schedule_of_Sharebased_Payment

Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Share Capital Schedule Of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions 1	0
Share Capital Schedule Of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions 2	5
Share Capital Schedule Of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions 3	0.00%
Share Capital Schedule Of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions 4	1.78%
Share Capital Schedule Of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions 5	0.00%
Share Capital Schedule Of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions 6	98.25%
Share Capital Schedule Of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions 7	0.00%
Share Capital Schedule Of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions 8	0.00%

Schedule_of_Stock_Options_Outs

Schedule of Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding And Exercisable 1	50,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding And Exercisable 2	0.3
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding And Exercisable 3	1.22
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding And Exercisable 4	200,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding And Exercisable 5	0.86
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding And Exercisable 6	1.16
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding And Exercisable 7	50,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding And Exercisable 8	3.42
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding And Exercisable 9	1.16
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding And Exercisable 10	150,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding And Exercisable 11	3.68
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding And Exercisable 12	1.59
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding And Exercisable 13	300,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding And Exercisable 14	3.72
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding And Exercisable 15	1.26
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding And Exercisable 16	750,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding And Exercisable 17	2.7
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding And Exercisable 18	750,000
Share Capital Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding And Exercisable 19	2.7

Schedule_of_Change_in_Asset_Re

Schedule of Change in Asset Retirement Obligation (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Asset Retirement Obligations Schedule Of Change In Asset Retirement Obligation 1	$552,250
Asset Retirement Obligations Schedule Of Change In Asset Retirement Obligation 2	475,938
Asset Retirement Obligations Schedule Of Change In Asset Retirement Obligation 3	71,892
Asset Retirement Obligations Schedule Of Change In Asset Retirement Obligation 4	76,312
Asset Retirement Obligations Schedule Of Change In Asset Retirement Obligation 5	624,142
Asset Retirement Obligations Schedule Of Change In Asset Retirement Obligation 6	$552,250

Schedule_of_Fair_Value_of_the_

Schedule of Fair Value of the Derivative Liability (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
	Y
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Fair Value Of The Derivative Liability 1	1.00%
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Fair Value Of The Derivative Liability 2	1.09%
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Fair Value Of The Derivative Liability 3	1.13%
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Fair Value Of The Derivative Liability 4	1.15%
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Fair Value Of The Derivative Liability 5	0.57
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Fair Value Of The Derivative Liability 6	1.32
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Fair Value Of The Derivative Liability 7	1.57
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Fair Value Of The Derivative Liability 8	2
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Fair Value Of The Derivative Liability 9	73.03%
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Fair Value Of The Derivative Liability 10	98.21%
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Fair Value Of The Derivative Liability 11	73.43%
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Fair Value Of The Derivative Liability 12	89.52%
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Fair Value Of The Derivative Liability 13	0.00%
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Fair Value Of The Derivative Liability 14	0.00%

Schedule_of_Changes_in_the_Der

Schedule of Changes in the Derivative Liability (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Changes In The Derivative Liability 1	$2,833,987
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Changes In The Derivative Liability 2	0
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Changes In The Derivative Liability 3	0
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Changes In The Derivative Liability 4	5,741,520
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Changes In The Derivative Liability 5	-1,004,217
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Changes In The Derivative Liability 6	-2,907,533
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Changes In The Derivative Liability 7	1,829,770
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Changes In The Derivative Liability 8	$2,833,987

Schedule_of_Change_in_the_Conv

Schedule of Change in the Convertible Debentures (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Change In The Convertible Debentures 1	$4,642,620
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Change In The Convertible Debentures 2	0
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Change In The Convertible Debentures 3	0
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Change In The Convertible Debentures 4	3,975,480
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Change In The Convertible Debentures 5	2,510,611
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Change In The Convertible Debentures 6	811,327
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Change In The Convertible Debentures 7	-503,264
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Change In The Convertible Debentures 8	-144,187
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Change In The Convertible Debentures 9	6,649,967
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Change In The Convertible Debentures 10	$4,642,620

Schedule_of_Loan_Payable_Detai

Schedule of Loan Payable (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Loan Payable 1	$0
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Loan Payable 2	22,500,000
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Loan Payable 3	-7,500,000
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Loan Payable 4	-1,118,695
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Loan Payable 5	$13,881,305

Schedule_of_Amortization_of_di

Schedule of Amortization of discount and Interest Expense (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Amortization Of Discount And Interest Expense 1	$3,905,049
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Amortization Of Discount And Interest Expense 2	888,026
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Amortization Of Discount And Interest Expense 3	-2,412,015
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Amortization Of Discount And Interest Expense 4	0
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Amortization Of Discount And Interest Expense 5	1,493,034
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Amortization Of Discount And Interest Expense 6	$888,026

Schedule_of_Net_Assets_of_GQM_

Schedule of Net Assets of GQM LLC (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Net Assets Of Gqm Llc 1	$118,937,371
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Net Assets Of Gqm Llc 2	-4,769,144
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Net Assets Of Gqm Llc 3	$114,168,227

Schedule_of_Fair_Value_of_Temp

Schedule of Fair Value of Temporary Non-controlling Interest (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Fair Value Of Temporary Non-controlling Interest 1	$16,973,184
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Fair Value Of Temporary Non-controlling Interest 2	110,000,000
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Fair Value Of Temporary Non-controlling Interest 3	126,973,184
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Fair Value Of Temporary Non-controlling Interest 4	50.00%
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Fair Value Of Temporary Non-controlling Interest 5	63,486,592
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Fair Value Of Temporary Non-controlling Interest 6	-60.00%
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Fair Value Of Temporary Non-controlling Interest 7	38,091,955
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Fair Value Of Temporary Non-controlling Interest 8	-40.00%
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Fair Value Of Temporary Non-controlling Interest 9	$25,394,637

Schedule_of_Carrying_Value_of_

Schedule of Carrying Value of Temporary Non-controlling Interest (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Carrying Value Of Temporary Non-controlling Interest 1	($2,804,957)
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Carrying Value Of Temporary Non-controlling Interest 2	0
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Carrying Value Of Temporary Non-controlling Interest 3	50.00%
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Carrying Value Of Temporary Non-controlling Interest 4	-1,402,479
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Carrying Value Of Temporary Non-controlling Interest 5	0
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Carrying Value Of Temporary Non-controlling Interest 6	-841,487
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Carrying Value Of Temporary Non-controlling Interest 7	0
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Carrying Value Of Temporary Non-controlling Interest 8	-560,992
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Carrying Value Of Temporary Non-controlling Interest 9	$0

Schedule_of_Carrying_Value_of_1

Schedule of Carrying Value of Temporary Non-controlling Interest 2 (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Carrying Value Of Temporary Non-controlling Interest 2 1	$38,091,955
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Carrying Value Of Temporary Non-controlling Interest 2 2	25,394,637
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Carrying Value Of Temporary Non-controlling Interest 2 3	-3,000,000
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Carrying Value Of Temporary Non-controlling Interest 2 4	-2,000,000
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Carrying Value Of Temporary Non-controlling Interest 2 5	-841,487
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Carrying Value Of Temporary Non-controlling Interest 2 6	-560,992
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Carrying Value Of Temporary Non-controlling Interest 2 7	34,250,468
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Carrying Value Of Temporary Non-controlling Interest 2 8	$22,833,645

Schedule_of_Dilution_of_Intere

Schedule of Dilution of Interest in Subsidiary (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Dilution Of Interest In Subsidiary 1	$110,000,000
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Dilution Of Interest In Subsidiary 2	-38,091,955
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Dilution Of Interest In Subsidiary 3	-25,394,637
Related Party Transactions Schedule Of Dilution Of Interest In Subsidiary 4	$46,513,408

Schedule_of_Cash_Flow_Suppleme

Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Supplementary Disclosures Of Cash Flow Information Schedule Of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures 1	$1,145,786
Supplementary Disclosures Of Cash Flow Information Schedule Of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures 2	0
Supplementary Disclosures Of Cash Flow Information Schedule Of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures 3	0
Supplementary Disclosures Of Cash Flow Information Schedule Of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures 4	0
Supplementary Disclosures Of Cash Flow Information Schedule Of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures 5	0
Supplementary Disclosures Of Cash Flow Information Schedule Of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures 6	338,016
Supplementary Disclosures Of Cash Flow Information Schedule Of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures 7	24,480
Supplementary Disclosures Of Cash Flow Information Schedule Of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures 8	22,568
Supplementary Disclosures Of Cash Flow Information Schedule Of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures 9	1,118,695
Supplementary Disclosures Of Cash Flow Information Schedule Of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures 10	0
Supplementary Disclosures Of Cash Flow Information Schedule Of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures 11	71,892
Supplementary Disclosures Of Cash Flow Information Schedule Of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures 12	76,312
Supplementary Disclosures Of Cash Flow Information Schedule Of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures 13	913,132
Supplementary Disclosures Of Cash Flow Information Schedule Of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures 14	0
Supplementary Disclosures Of Cash Flow Information Schedule Of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures 15	3,097,053
Supplementary Disclosures Of Cash Flow Information Schedule Of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures 16	903,309
Supplementary Disclosures Of Cash Flow Information Schedule Of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures 17	2,412,015
Supplementary Disclosures Of Cash Flow Information Schedule Of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures 18	0
Supplementary Disclosures Of Cash Flow Information Schedule Of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures 19	1,493,034
Supplementary Disclosures Of Cash Flow Information Schedule Of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures 20	$811,327

Schedule_of_Derivative_Liabiit

Schedule of Derivative Liabiity, Options and Warrants (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative Liability Options And Warrants Schedule Of Derivative Liabiity, Options And Warrants 1	$0
Derivative Liability Options And Warrants Schedule Of Derivative Liabiity, Options And Warrants 2	3,522,071
Derivative Liability Options And Warrants Schedule Of Derivative Liabiity, Options And Warrants 3	0
Derivative Liability Options And Warrants Schedule Of Derivative Liabiity, Options And Warrants 4	204,126
Derivative Liability Options And Warrants Schedule Of Derivative Liabiity, Options And Warrants 5	0
Derivative Liability Options And Warrants Schedule Of Derivative Liabiity, Options And Warrants 6	-910,054
Derivative Liability Options And Warrants Schedule Of Derivative Liabiity, Options And Warrants 7	0
Derivative Liability Options And Warrants Schedule Of Derivative Liabiity, Options And Warrants 8	-2,478,127
Derivative Liability Options And Warrants Schedule Of Derivative Liabiity, Options And Warrants 9	0
Derivative Liability Options And Warrants Schedule Of Derivative Liabiity, Options And Warrants 10	-338,016
Derivative Liability Options And Warrants Schedule Of Derivative Liabiity, Options And Warrants 11	0
Derivative Liability Options And Warrants Schedule Of Derivative Liabiity, Options And Warrants 12	$0

Schedule_Of_Calculation_Of_Num

Schedule Of Calculation Of Numerator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings (loss) Per Share Schedule Of Calculation Of Numerator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block 1	($8,469,204)
Earnings (loss) Per Share Schedule Of Calculation Of Numerator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block 2	1,978,014
Earnings (loss) Per Share Schedule Of Calculation Of Numerator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block 3	-1,270,988
Earnings (loss) Per Share Schedule Of Calculation Of Numerator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block 4	0
Earnings (loss) Per Share Schedule Of Calculation Of Numerator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block 5	888,026
Earnings (loss) Per Share Schedule Of Calculation Of Numerator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block 6	0
Earnings (loss) Per Share Schedule Of Calculation Of Numerator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block 7	0
Earnings (loss) Per Share Schedule Of Calculation Of Numerator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block 8	-2,907,533
Earnings (loss) Per Share Schedule Of Calculation Of Numerator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block 9	0
Earnings (loss) Per Share Schedule Of Calculation Of Numerator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block 10	0
Earnings (loss) Per Share Schedule Of Calculation Of Numerator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block 11	-767,419
Earnings (loss) Per Share Schedule Of Calculation Of Numerator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block 12	0
Earnings (loss) Per Share Schedule Of Calculation Of Numerator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block 13	-8,469,204
Earnings (loss) Per Share Schedule Of Calculation Of Numerator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block 14	-808,912
Earnings (loss) Per Share Schedule Of Calculation Of Numerator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block 15	($1,270,988)

Schedule_Of_Calculation_Of_Den

Schedule Of Calculation Of Denominator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings (loss) Per Share Schedule Of Calculation Of Denominator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block 1	$99,611,278
Earnings (loss) Per Share Schedule Of Calculation Of Denominator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block 2	98,390,561
Earnings (loss) Per Share Schedule Of Calculation Of Denominator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block 3	97,981,197
Earnings (loss) Per Share Schedule Of Calculation Of Denominator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block 4	0
Earnings (loss) Per Share Schedule Of Calculation Of Denominator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block 5	132,800
Earnings (loss) Per Share Schedule Of Calculation Of Denominator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block 6	0
Earnings (loss) Per Share Schedule Of Calculation Of Denominator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block 7	0
Earnings (loss) Per Share Schedule Of Calculation Of Denominator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block 8	4,214,232
Earnings (loss) Per Share Schedule Of Calculation Of Denominator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block 9	0
Earnings (loss) Per Share Schedule Of Calculation Of Denominator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block 10	99,611,278
Earnings (loss) Per Share Schedule Of Calculation Of Denominator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block 11	102,737,593
Earnings (loss) Per Share Schedule Of Calculation Of Denominator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block 12	$97,981,197
Earnings (loss) Per Share Schedule Of Calculation Of Denominator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block 13	-0.09
Earnings (loss) Per Share Schedule Of Calculation Of Denominator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block 14	0.02
Earnings (loss) Per Share Schedule Of Calculation Of Denominator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block 15	-0.01
Earnings (loss) Per Share Schedule Of Calculation Of Denominator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block 16	-0.09
Earnings (loss) Per Share Schedule Of Calculation Of Denominator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block 17	-0.01
Earnings (loss) Per Share Schedule Of Calculation Of Denominator In Earnings Per Share Table Text Block 18	-0.01

Schedule_of_Loan_Payable_Agree

Schedule of Loan Payable Agreements (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
	Y
Loan Payable Schedule Of Loan Payable Agreements 1	$291,146
Loan Payable Schedule Of Loan Payable Agreements 2	4
Loan Payable Schedule Of Loan Payable Agreements 3	1.80%
Loan Payable Schedule Of Loan Payable Agreements 4	5,268
Loan Payable Schedule Of Loan Payable Agreements 5	47,335
Loan Payable Schedule Of Loan Payable Agreements 6	243,811
Loan Payable Schedule Of Loan Payable Agreements 7	815,374
Loan Payable Schedule Of Loan Payable Agreements 8	4
Loan Payable Schedule Of Loan Payable Agreements 9	2.99%
Loan Payable Schedule Of Loan Payable Agreements 10	15,109
Loan Payable Schedule Of Loan Payable Agreements 11	132,646
Loan Payable Schedule Of Loan Payable Agreements 12	669,321
Loan Payable Schedule Of Loan Payable Agreements 13	913,132
Loan Payable Schedule Of Loan Payable Agreements 14	-222,839
Loan Payable Schedule Of Loan Payable Agreements 15	$690,293