Scandium International Mining (SCYYF) 10-K 25 Mar 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013
Document And Entity Information	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'EMC METALS CORP.	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001408146	'
Document Type	'10-K	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Is Entity a Well-known Seasoned Issuer?	'No	'
Is Entity a Voluntary Filer?	'No	'
Is Entity's Reporting Status Current?	'Yes	'
Entity Filer Category	'Smaller Reporting Company	'
Entity Public Float	'	$4,960,750
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	165,358,337	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current	'	'
Cash	$785,075	$170,062
Prepaid expenses and receivables	127,410	79,081
Current assets held for sale (Note 4)	'	50,408
Total Current Assets	912,485	299,551
Restricted cash (Note 3)	149,868	160,217
Property, plant and equipment (Note 1 & 5)	10,278	14,460
Mineral interests (Note 5)	1,613,203	554,719
Long-term assets held for sale (Note 4)	'	30,377,681
Total Assets	2,685,834	31,406,628
Current	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	247,613	548,284
Convertible debentures (Note 8)	650,000	1,861,373
Promissory notes payable (Note 9)	1,204,875	930,688
Liabilities held for sale (Note 4)	'	3,858,215
Total Liabilities	2,102,488	7,198,560
Stockholders' Equity	'	'
Capital stock (Note 10) (Authorized: Unlimited number of shares; Issued and outstanding: 165,358,337 (2012 - 165,358,337))	87,310,708	87,310,708
Treasury stock (Note 11)	-1,264,194	-1,264,194
Additional paid in capital (Note 10)	2,108,327	2,033,718
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-853,400	-2,844,668
Deficit accumulated during the exploration stage	-86,718,095	-61,027,496
Total Stockholders' Equity	583,346	24,208,068
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$2,685,834	$31,406,628

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Stockholders' Equity	'	'
Capital stock, issued	165,358,337	165,358,337
Capital stock, outstanding	165,358,337	165,358,337

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (USD $)	12 Months Ended		89 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013
EXPENSES	'	'	'
Amortization (Note 5)	$4,182	$3,941	$2,148,797
Consulting	88,178	54,553	2,261,234
Exploration	338,694	1,088,384	15,073,921
General and administrative	168,656	258,151	7,256,915
Insurance	24,844	30,399	944,376
Professional fees	124,592	214,825	3,194,433
Research and development	'	'	3,042,091
Salaries and benefits	446,484	638,403	7,380,998
Stock-based compensation (Note 10)	74,609	331,800	5,414,985
Travel and entertainment	31,263	72,177	1,619,323
Loss from continuing operations before other items	-1,301,502	-2,692,633	-48,337,073
OTHER ITEMS	'	'	'
Foreign exchange gain (loss)	15,966	-103,116	359,012
Gain on transfer of marketable securities	'	'	181,238
Gain on settlement of convertible debentures	'	'	1,268,246
Gain (loss) on sale of marketable securities	'	-1,411	1,720,016
Write-off of mineral interests and property, plant and equipment (Note 5 and 6)	-50,000	-4,910	-16,015,169
Write-off of land and water rights	'	'	-2,800,000
Gain on insurance proceeds	'	'	912,534
Interest expense	-508,919	-507,707	-817,974
Other income	'	'	466,463
Gain on disposition of assets	'	'	933,075
Change in fair value of derivative liability	'	'	453,790
Unrealized loss on marketable securities	'	'	-3,070,425
Total	-542,953	-617,144	-16,409,194
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	-1,844,455	-3,309,777	-64,746,267
Deferred income tax recovery	'	'	6,020,527
Loss from continuing operations for the period	-1,844,455	-3,309,777	-58,725,740
Loss from discontinued operations (Note 4)	-23,846,144	-1,655,520	-25,501,664
Loss for the period	-25,690,599	-4,965,297	-84,227,404
Foreign currency translation adjustment	'	577,664	-2,844,668
Comprehensive loss for the period	($25,690,599)	($4,387,633)	($87,072,072)
Loss from continuing operations	($0.01)	($0.02)	'
Loss from discontinued operations	($0.02)	($0.01)	'
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding	165,358,337	155,653,130	'

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended		89 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Loss for the period	($25,690,599)	($4,965,297)	($84,227,404)
Items not affecting cash:	'	'	'
Amortization	21,974	196,695	2,359,343
Research and development	'	'	3,042,091
Consulting paid with common shares	'	'	9,379
Gain on disposal of assets	'	'	-933,075
Convertible debenture costs	'	'	-1,149,630
Unrealized foreign exchange	10,349	'	794,240
Stock-based compensation	74,609	331,800	5,414,985
Unrealized gain on marketable securities	'	'	-46,707
Realized gain on marketable securities	'	1,411	-1,720,016
Write-off of mineral properties and property, plant & equipment	23,477,283	4,910	39,442,452
Write-off of land and water rights	'	443,685	3,243,685
Realized loss on transfer of marketable securities	'	'	2,935,895
Change in fair value of derivative liability	'	'	-453,790
Deferred income tax recovery	'	'	-6,020,527
Finance charge	207,940	296,539	504,479
Total Items not Affecting Cash	-1,898,444	-3,690,257	-36,804,600
Changes in non-cash working capital items:	'	'	'
Decrease (increase) in prepaids and receivables	-37,222	83,416	-113,031
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	-215,864	103,111	-456,633
Increase in due to related parties	'	'	1,091,043
Asset retirement obligations	'	'	-999,176
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	-2,151,530	-3,503,730	-37,282,397
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Cash acquired from subsidiary	'	'	4,543,435
Cash paid for Subsidiary	'	'	-10,602,498
Spin-out of Golden Predator Corp.	'	'	-66,890
Restricted cash	'	'	-161,161
Reclamation bonds	'	'	747,862
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities, net	'	2,251	-3,881,287
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	5,000,000	'	5,633,294
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	'	-3,338	-19,920,751
Proceeds from sale of mineral interests	'	'	517,550
Additions to unproven mineral interests	-1,108,484	-35,000	-4,224,388
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities	3,891,516	-36,087	-27,414,834
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Common shares issued	'	790,508	52,484,603
Share issuance costs	'	'	-1,190,801
Special warrants	'	'	12,095,274
Options exercised	'	'	370,812
Warrants exercised	'	'	10,534,109
Notes payable	-2,140,000	'	-11,412,423
Receipt of promissory note	1,344,874	1,000,000	2,344,874
Convertible debenture	650,000	2,000,000	2,650,000
Debt issuance costs	'	-249,827	-249,827
Payment of promissory note	-1,000,000	-502,583	-2,685,228
Advances from related party	'	'	191,508
Loans advanced to Midway	'	'	-1,822,651
Loan repayment from Midway	'	'	1,760,221
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	-1,145,126	3,038,098	65,070,471
Effect of foreign exchange on cash flows	'	-99,504	411,835
Change in cash during the period	594,860	-601,223	785,075
Cash, beginning of period	190,215	791,438	'
Cash, end of period	$785,075	$190,215	$785,075

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CHA

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $)	Capital Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital	Treasury Stock	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	Deficit Accumulated During the Exploration Stage	Total
Beginning Balance, Amount at Jul. 17, 2006	'	'	'	'	'	'
Beginning Balance, Shares at Jul. 17, 2006	'	'	'	'	'	'
Private placements, Shares	5,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
Private placements, Amount	3,017,350	'	'	'	'	3,017,350
Excess of exchange amount over carrying amount of Springer Mining Company	'	'	'	'	-2,490,691	-2,490,691
Loss for the period	'	'	'	'	-316,382	-316,382
Ending Balance, Amount at Dec. 31, 2006	3,017,350	'	'	'	-2,807,073	210,277
Ending Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2006	5,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
Private placements, Shares	17,577,500	'	'	'	'	'
Private placements, Amount	35,598,475	'	'	'	'	35,598,475
Conversion of special warrants, Shares	5,390,000	'	'	'	'	'
Conversion of special warrants, Amount	5,590,529	'	'	'	'	5,590,529
Exercise of warrants, Shares	50,000	'	'	'	'	'
Exercise of warrants, Amount	74,235	'	'	'	'	74,235
Share issuance costs - broker's fees, Shares	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share issuance costs - broker's fees, Amount	-1,202,721	97,565	'	'	'	-1,105,156
Share issuance costs - shares issued, Shares	100,000	'	'	'	'	'
Share issuance costs - shares issued, Amount	99,910	'	'	'	'	99,910
Shares issued for mineral properties, Shares	100,000	'	'	'	'	'
Shares issued for mineral properties, Amount	95,822	'	'	'	'	95,822
Stock-based compensation, Shares	40,000	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation, Amount	38,314	472,489	'	'	'	510,803
Loss for the period	'	'	'	'	-5,579,477	-5,579,477
Ending Balance, Amount at Dec. 31, 2007	43,311,914	570,054	'	'	-8,386,550	35,495,418
Ending Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2007	28,257,500	'	'	'	'	'
Private placements, Shares	5,322,500	'	'	'	'	'
Private placements, Amount	10,543,444	'	'	'	'	10,543,444
Conversion of special warrants, Shares	7,610,000	'	'	'	'	'
Conversion of special warrants, Amount	7,484,629	'	'	'	'	7,484,629
Share issuance costs - broker's fees, Shares	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share issuance costs - broker's fees, Amount	-263,169	'	'	'	'	-263,169
Shares issued for mineral properties, Shares	110,000	'	'	'	'	'
Shares issued for mineral properties, Amount	206,229	'	'	'	'	206,229
Stock-based compensation, Shares	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation, Amount	'	2,251,500	'	'	'	2,251,500
Acquisition of Gold Standard Royalty Corp., Shares	2,050,000	'	'	'	'	'
Acquisition of Gold Standard Royalty Corp., Amount	4,088,552	138,529	'	'	'	4,227,081
Acquisition of Great American Minerals Inc., Shares	1,045,775	'	'	'	'	'
Acquisition of Great American Minerals Inc., Amount	2,065,059	419,891	'	'	'	2,484,950
Acquisition of Fury Explorations Ltd., Shares	10,595,814	'	'	'	'	'
Acquisition of Fury Explorations Ltd., Amount	12,963,070	7,343,879	-1,964,364	'	'	18,342,585
Exercise of stock options, Shares	6,637,224	'	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options, Amount	9,690,543	-178,482	'	'	'	9,512,061
Shares issued for repayment of promissory note, Shares	4,728,000	'	'	'	'	'
Shares issued for repayment of promissory note, Amount	2,017,257	'	'	'	'	2,017,257
Loss for the period	'	'	'	'	-16,979,873	-16,979,873
Ending Balance, Amount at Dec. 31, 2008	92,107,528	10,545,371	-1,964,364	'	-25,366,423	75,322,112
Ending Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2008	66,356,813	'	'	'	'	'
Private placements, Shares	14,500,000	'	'	'	'	'
Private placements, Amount	1,123,489	'	'	'	'	1,123,489
Shares issued for mineral properties, Shares	2,765,643	'	'	'	'	'
Shares issued for mineral properties, Amount	311,606	'	'	'	'	311,606
Exercise of stock options, Shares	101,000	'	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options, Amount	110,689	-92,970	'	'	'	17,719
Settlement of convertible debentures, Shares	7,336,874	'	'	'	'	'
Settlement of convertible debentures, Amount	2,299,061	49,278	'	'	'	2,348,339
Shares issued for consulting, Shares	89,254	'	'	'	'	'
Shares issued for consulting, Amount	9,168	'	'	'	'	9,168
Shares issued for acquisition of TTS, Shares	19,037,386	'	'	'	'	'
Shares issued for acquisition of TTS, Amount	1,976,697	'	'	'	'	1,976,697
Stock-based compensation before spin-out	'	799,008	'	'	'	799,008
Spin-out of GPD	-18,044,538	-11,300,687	'	'	'	-29,345,225
Stock-based compensation after spin-out	'	935,995	'	'	'	935,995
Foreign currency translation adjustment	'	'	'	-2,536,527	'	-2,536,527
Loss for the period	'	'	'	'	-18,954,099	-18,954,099
Ending Balance, Amount at Dec. 31, 2009	79,893,700	935,995	-1,964,364	-2,536,527	-44,320,522	32,008,282
Ending Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2009	110,186,970	'	'	'	'	'
Private placements, Shares	30,252,442	'	'	'	'	'
Private placements, Amount	4,563,680	441,565	'	'	'	5,005,245
Exercise of warrants, Shares	7,300,000	'	'	'	'	'
Exercise of warrants, Amount	1,060,257	'	'	'	'	1,060,257
Stock-based compensation, Shares	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation, Amount	'	772,179	'	'	'	772,179
Exercise of stock options, Shares	1,320,000	'	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options, Amount	443,329	-219,732	'	'	'	223,597
Foreign currency translation adjustment	'	'	'	99,091	'	99,091
Loss for the period	'	'	'	'	-4,585,644	-4,585,644
Ending Balance, Amount at Dec. 31, 2010	85,960,966	1,930,007	-1,964,364	-2,437,436	-48,906,166	34,583,007
Ending Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2010	149,059,412	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation, Shares	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation, Amount	'	296,127	'	'	'	296,127
Exercise of stock options, Shares	250,000	'	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options, Amount	140,466	-76,796	'	'	'	63,670
Foreign currency translation adjustment	'	'	'	-984,896	'	-984,896
Exercise/expiry of warrants, Shares	1,369,301	'	'	'	'	'
Exercise/expiry of warrants, Amount	378,563	-700,170	700,170	'	'	378,563
Loss for the period	'	'	'	'	-7,156,033	-7,156,033
Ending Balance, Amount at Dec. 31, 2011	86,479,995	1,449,168	-1,264,194	-3,422,332	-56,062,199	27,180,438
Ending Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2011	150,678,713	'	'	'	'	'
Private placements, Shares	13,679,624	'	'	'	'	'
Private placements, Amount	790,508	'	'	'	'	790,508
Shares issued for mineral properties, Shares	1,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
Shares issued for mineral properties, Amount	40,205	'	'	'	'	40,205
Stock-based compensation, Shares	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation, Amount	'	331,794	'	'	'	331,794
Foreign currency translation adjustment	'	'	'	577,664	'	577,664
Issue of convertible debenture warrants	'	252,756	'	'	'	252,756
Loss for the period	'	'	'	'	-4,965,297	-4,965,297
Ending Balance, Amount at Dec. 31, 2012	87,310,708	2,033,718	-1,264,194	-2,844,668	-61,027,496	24,208,068
Ending Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2012	165,358,337	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation, Shares	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation, Amount	'	74,609	'	'	'	74,609
Foreign currency translation adjustment	'	'	'	1,991,268	'	1,991,268
Loss for the period	'	'	'	'	-25,690,599	-25,690,599
Ending Balance, Amount at Dec. 31, 2013	$87,310,708	$2,108,327	($1,264,194)	($853,400)	($86,718,095)	$583,346
Ending Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2013	165,358,337	'	'	'	'	'

NATURE_AND_CONTINUANCE_OF_OPER

NATURE AND CONTINUANCE OF OPERATIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Nature And Continuance Of Operations	'
1. NATURE AND CONTINUANCE OF OPERATIONS	'
	EMC Metals Corp. (the “Company”) is incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia.  The Company is focused on specialty metals exploration and production and has recently acquired various metallurgical technologies and licenses that it is utilizing to gain access to a number of specialty metals opportunities. The Company’s principal properties are located in Australia and Norway.
	The Company’s principal asset was the Springer Tungsten mine and mill, held by the Springer Mining Company. On September 13, 2013, the Company signed a binding Letter Of Intent (“LOI”) to sell 100% of the Springer Mining Company entity, its assets and mineral and water rights to Americas Bullion Royalty Corp. (“AMB”), for $5 million cash. The transaction was finalized on December 31, 2013.
	At the signing of the LOI, AMB paid $3.1 million directly to the existing convertible debt holder to retire a maturing debt plus accumulated interest.
	●	Cash paid by AMB to the convertible debt holder paid the debt in full and released the security interest in the Springer property and assets,
	●	The cash advanced by AMB formed a new loan, with AMB as lender, as at September 13, 2013,
	●	The new loan carries a zero interest rate, and
	●	AMB agreed to additionally fund all Springer property carrying costs until the final payment and closing date.
	The sale also included the transfer of interests in the Company’s Carlin Vanadium property mineral assets and the Copper King property tungsten assets in Nevada to AMB, along with Springer Tungsten.  Should EMC introduce any buyers of these properties to AMB, AMB will pay a 6% finder’s fee, subject to certain conditions.
	One of EMC’s directors was also a director of the company that purchased Springer.  The common director recused himself from director level voting on all board level decisions related to the sale.
	With the completion of the sale of the Tungsten asset, the Company’s   focus of operations is on the exploration and evaluation of its specialty metals assets, specifically the Nyngan scandium deposit located in New South Wales, Australia and the Tørdal scandium/rare earth minerals deposit in Norway. As such, the Company is an exploration stage company and anticipates incurring significant additional expenditures prior to production at any and all of its properties.
	These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis that contemplates the realization of assets and discharge of liabilities at their carrying values in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future. These financial statements do not reflect any adjustments that may be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
	The Company currently earns no operating revenues and will require additional capital in order to advance both the Nyngan and Tørdal properties. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is uncertain and is dependent upon the generation of profits from mineral properties, obtaining additional financing and maintaining continued support from its shareholders and creditors.  These are material uncertainties that raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.   In the event that additional financial support is not received or operating profits are not generated, the carrying values of the Company’s assets may be adversely affected.

SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNTING_POLICIE

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Significant Accounting Policies	'
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	'
	a)	Basis of presentation
	These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles of the United States of America (“US GAAP”).
	These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Wolfram Jack Mining Corp., The Technology Store, Inc., EMC Metals USA Inc., EMC Metals Corp Australia Pty. Ltd. and Springer Mining Company.  The Springer Mining Company was sold on December 31, 2013 with all of its costs being absorbed by the purchaser from September 13 until December 31, 2013.  All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.
	b)	Change in functional and presentation currency
	The Company’s expenses and overheads are now primarily being incurred in United States Dollars (“USD”) and it is anticipated that cash flows will continue to be primarily in USD.  Accordingly the Company determined that effective January 1, 2013,the functional currency of the Company would change from the Canadian Dollar to the USD for the parent company and its wholly owned subsidiaries.
	Effective December 31, 2012, the Company changed its presentation currency from the Canadian dollar to the USD.  The Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012 were the Company’s first financial statements presented in USD.  As a result of changing the presentation currency, all the comparative assets and liabilities were translated using the closing rate at the balance sheet date, all comparative equity items were translated at the exchange rates at the dates of transaction and the comparative statements of loss were translated at the average exchange rate for the period covered.  All resulting exchange differences are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the balance sheets’ equity section.
	c)	Use of estimates
	The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting period.  The Company regularly evaluates estimates and assumptions related to the deferred income tax asset valuations, asset impairment, stock-based compensation and loss contingencies.  The Company bases its estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and various other factors that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the other sources. The actual results experienced by the Company may differ materially and adversely from the Company’s estimates.  To the extent there are material differences between estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected.
	d)	Investment in trading securities
	The Company’s trading securities are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses included in earnings.
	e)	Property, plant and equipment
	Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated amortization, calculated as follows:
	Plant and equipment	5% straight line
	Building	5% straight line
	Computer equipment	30% straight line
	Small tools and equipment	20% straight line
	Office equipment	20% straight line
	Automobile	30% straight line
	Leasehold improvements	Over life of the lease
	f)	Mineral interests and exploration and development costs
	The costs of acquiring mineral rights are capitalized at the date of acquisition. After acquisition, various factors can affect the recoverability of the capitalized costs. If, after review, management concludes that the carrying amount of a mineral interest is impaired, it will be written down to estimated fair value. Exploration costs incurred on mineral interests are expensed as incurred. Development costs incurred on proven and probable reserves will be capitalized. Upon commencement of production, capitalized costs will be amortized using the unit-of-production method over the estimated life of the ore body based on proven and probable reserves (which exclude non-recoverable reserves and anticipated processing losses).
	g)	Asset retirement obligations
	The Company records the fair value of an asset retirement obligation as a liability in the period in which it incurs a legal obligation associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets that result from the acquisition, construction, development, and/or normal use of the long-lived assets.  The Company also records a corresponding asset which is amortized over the life of the asset.  Subsequent to the initial measurement of the asset retirement obligation, the obligation is adjusted at the end of each period to reflect the passage of time (accretion expense) and changes in the estimated future cash flows underlying the obligation (asset retirement cost).
	h)	Long-lived assets
	Long-lived assets held and used by the Company are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.  For purposes of evaluating the recoverability of long-lived assets, the recoverability test is performed using undiscounted net cash flows related to the long-lived assets.  If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets.  Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.
	i)	Income taxes
	The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.  Under the asset and liability method the effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.  A valuation allowance is recognized if it is more likely than not that some part or all of the deferred tax asset will not be recognized.
	j)	Loss per share
	Basic loss per common share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. To calculate diluted loss per share, the Company uses the treasury stock method and the if converted method.  As at December 31, 2013, there were 3,750,000 warrants (2012 – 3,750,000) and 14,168,750 options (2012 – 13,546,250) outstanding which have not been included in the weighted average number of common shares outstanding as these were anti-dilutive.
	k)	Foreign exchange
	The Company's functional currency is the USD.  Any monetary assets and liabilities that are in a currency other than the USD are translated at the rate prevailing at year end. Revenue and expenses in a foreign currency are translated at rates that approximate those in effect at the time of translation. Gains and losses from translation of foreign currency transactions into USD are included in current results of operations.
	l)	Stock-based compensation
	The Company accounts for stock-based compensation under the provisions of Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) 718, “Compensation-Stock Compensation”.  Under the fair value recognition provisions, stock-based compensation expense is measured at the grant date for all stock-based awards to employees and directors and is recognized as an expense over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period.  The Black-Scholes option valuation model is used to calculate fair value.
	m)	Financial instruments
	The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash, receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, convertible debentures and promissory notes payable.  It is management's opinion that the Company is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from its financial instruments. The fair values of these financial instruments approximate their carrying values unless otherwise noted. The Company has its cash primarily in one commercial bank in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
	n)	Concentration of credit risk
	The financial instrument which potentially subjects the Company to concentration of credit risk is cash.  The Company maintains cash in bank accounts that, at times, may exceed federally insured limits.  As at December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company has exceeded the federally insured limit.  The Company has not experienced any losses in such amounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant risks on its cash in bank accounts.
	o)	Comparative figures
	Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation.
	p)	Fair value of financial assets and liabilities
	The Company measures the fair value of financial assets and liabilities based on US GAAP guidance which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.
	The Company classifies financial assets and liabilities as held-for-trading, available-for-sale, held-to-maturity, loans and receivables or other financial liabilities depending on their nature. Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognized at fair value on their initial recognition, except for those arising from certain related party transactions which are accounted for at the transferor’s carrying amount or exchange amount.
	Financial assets and liabilities classified as held-for-trading are measured at fair value, with gains and losses recognized in net income. Financial assets classified as held-to-maturity, loans and receivables, and financial liabilities other than those classified as held-for-trading are measured at amortized cost, using the effective interest method of amortization. Financial assets classified as available-for-sale are measured at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses being recognized as other comprehensive income until realized, or if an unrealized loss is considered other than temporary, the unrealized loss is recorded in income.
	Financial instruments, including receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, convertible debentures and promissory notes payable are carried at amortized cost, which management believes approximates fair value due to the short term nature of these instruments.
	The following table presents information about the assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as at December 31, 2013, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques the Company utilized to determine such fair value. In general, fair values determined by Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets. Fair values determined by Level 2 inputs utilize data points that are observable such as quoted prices, interest rates and yield curves. Fair values determined by Level 3 inputs are unobservable data points for the asset or liability, and included situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset:
			31-Dec-13		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs		Significant Unobservable Inputs
							(Level 2)		(Level 3)
	Assets:
	Cash and restricted cash		$	934,943	$	934,943	$	—	$	—
	Total		$	934,943	$	934,943	$	—	$	—
	The fair values of cash and restricted cash are determined through market, observable and corroborated sources.
	q)	Recently Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Standards
	The Company reviewed significant newly issued accounting pronouncements and concluded that they are either not applicable to the Company’s business or that no material effect is expected on the consolidated financial statements as a result of future adoption.

RESTRICTED_CASH

RESTRICTED CASH	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Restricted Cash	'
3. RESTRICTED CASH	'
	The Company has a Bank of Montreal line of credit of up to C$159,400 as a security deposit related to a Vancouver office lease obligation.  The letter of credit is secured by a short-term cash investment of C$159,400 with the bank bearing interest at prime less 2.05% maturing on May 8, 2014, contemporaneous with the date the office lease expires.

DISCONTINUED_OPERATIONS

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations	'
4. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	'
	As a result, the Company wrote-off the operations as follows:
		2013			2012
	EXPENSES
	Amortization		17,792			192,754
	Consulting		89,121			194,513
	General and administrative		198,024			263,163
	Insurance		46,342			54,403
	Professional fees		2,263			3,624
	Salaries and benefits		301,837			361,024
	Travel and entertainment		2,166			1,188
	OTHER ITEMS
	Foreign exchange (gain) loss		-			(83,839	)
	Write-off of mineral interest and property, plant and equipment		21,436,015			-
	Write-off of land and water rights		-			443,685
	Interest expense		56,250			225,005
	Allocated cumulative translation adjustment		1,991,268			-
	Other income		(294,934	)		-
	Net loss from discontinued operations	$	(23,846,144	)	$	(1,655,520	)
		2013			2012
	Cash flows from discontinued operations
	Net cash used in (from) operating activities	$	401,069		$	1,102,920
	Net cash used in (from) investing activities		-			-
	Net cash used in (from) financing activities		-			-
	Net cash used in (from) discontinued operations	$	401,069		$	1,102,920
	Non-cash transactions from discontinued operations
	Returned Cosgrave ranch and water rights included in property, plant and equipment in settlement of promissory notes payable	$	3,750,000		$	-
		2013			2012
	ASSETS
	Current
	Cash	$	-		$	20,153
	Prepaid expenses and receivables		-			30,255
	Total current assets held for sale		-			50,408
	Property, plant and equipment		-			30,179,218
	Mineral interests		-			198,463
	Total long-term assets held for sale		-			30,377,681
	LIABILITIES
	Current
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		-			108,215
	Promissory notes payable		-			3,750,000
	Total liabilities held for sale	$	-		$	3,858,215

PROPERTY_PLANT_AND_EQUIPMENT

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property Plant And Equipment	'
5. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT	'
	2013 Continuing Operations
		December 31, 2012 Net Book Value		Additions (disposals)			Amortization			Currency		December 31, 2013 Net Book Value
				(write-offs)						Translation Adjustment
	Computer equipment	$	3,402	$	-		$	(1,027	)	$	-	$	2,375
	Office equipment		11,058		-			(3,155	)		-		7,903
	Property, plant and equipment	$	14,460	$	-		$	(4,182	)	$	-	$	10,278
	2013 Discontinued Operations
		December 31, 2012 Net Book Value		Additions (disposals) (write-offs)						Currency Translation Adjustment		December 31, 2013 Net Book Value
							Amortization
	Land and water rights	$	4,252,146	$	(4,252,146	)	$	-		$	-	$	-
	Plant and equipment		25,749,852		(25,749,852	)		-			-		-
	Buildings		165,959		(155,970	)		(9,989	)		-		-
	Automobiles		11,262		(3,459	)		(7,803	)		-		-
	Property, plant and equipment	$	30,179,219	$	(30,161,427	)	$	(17,792	)	$	-	$	-
	2012 Continuing Operations
		December 31, 2011 Net Book Value		Additions (disposals) (write-offs)						Currency Translation Adjustment		December 31, 2012 Net Book Value
							Amortization
	Computer equipment	$	795	$	3,338		$	(800	)	$	69	$	3,402
	Office equipment		13,904		-			(3,141	)		295		11,058
	Property, plant and equipment	$	14,699	$	3,338		$	(3,941	)	$	364	$	14,460
	2012 Discontinued Operations
		December 31, 2011 Net Book Value		Additions (disposals) (write-offs)						Currency Translation Adjustment		December 31, 2012 Net Book Value
							Amortization
	Land and water rights	$	4,595,829	$	(443,499	)	$	-		$	99,816	$	4,252,146
	Plant and equipment		25,190,293		-			-			559,559		25,749,852
	Cosgrave plant and equipment		71,244		-			(72,484	)		1,240		-
	Buildings		173,301		-			(11,139	)		3,797		165,959
	Automobiles		19,995		-			(9,138	)		405		11,262
	Small tools and equipment		98,293		-			(99,993	)		1,700		-
	Property, plant and equipment	$	30,148,955	$	(443,499	)	$	(192,754	)	$	666,517	$	30,179,219
	Land and water rights are in respect of properties in Nevada.  The plant and equipment is comprised of the Springer Plant and Mill in Nevada which was sold to AMB as part of the binding LOI signed September 13, 2013.
	Impairment of land and water rights
	During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company reviewed the carrying value of its land and water rights for impairment and compared the carrying value to the estimated recoverable amount and wrote down its land and water rights by $443,499.

MINERAL_INTERESTS

MINERAL INTERESTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Mineral Interests	'
6. MINERAL INTERESTS	'
	31-Dec-13	Scandium and other			Tungsten			Total
	Acquisition costs, continuing operations
	Balance, December 31, 2012	$	554,719		$	-		$	554,719
	Additions		1,108,484			-			1,108,484
	Write-off		(50,000	)		-			(50,000	)
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	1,613,203		$	-		$	1,613,203
	Acquisition costs, discontinued operations
	Balance, December 31, 2012	$	-		$	198,463		$	198,463
	Disposal		-			(198,463	)		(198,463	)
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	-		$	-		$	-
	31-Dec-12	Scandium and other			Tungsten			Total
	Acquisition costs, continuing operations
	Balance, December 31, 2011	$	474,199		$	194,150		$	668,349
	Additions		75,205			-			75,205
	Sold		(4,910	)		-			(4,910	)
	Translation adjustment		10,225			4,313			14,538
	Reclassified to discontinued operations		-			(198,463	)		(198,463	)
	Balance, December 31, 2012	$	554,719		$	-		$	554,719
	Acquisition costs, discontinued operations
	Balance, December 31, 2011	$	-		$	-		$	-
	Reclassified to discontinued operations		-			198,463			198,463
	Balance, December 31, 2012	$	-		$	198,463		$	198,463
	Title to mineral property interests involves certain inherent risks due to the difficulties of determining the validity of certain claims as well as the potential for problems arising from the frequently ambiguous conveyancing history characteristic of many mineral property interests.  The Company has investigated title to all of its mineral property interests and, to the best of its knowledge, title to all of its properties is in good standing.
	TUNGSTEN PROPERTY
	Springer Property
	On November 21, 2006, the Company acquired all outstanding and issued shares of Springer Mining Company (“Springer”).  Included in the assets of Springer and allocated to property, plant and equipment (Note 4) are the Springer Mine and Mill located in Pershing County, Nevada.  The Company agreed to sell Springer Mining Company on September 13, 2013 (see Note 1), for $5 million, along with the Copper King Tungsten property and the Carlin Vanadium property.  The transaction was completed and fully funded on December 31, 2013.
	SCANDIUM PROPERTIES
	Nyngan, New South Wales Property
	On February 5, 2010, the Company entered in to an earn-in agreement with Jervois Mining Limited (“Jervois”), whereby it would acquire a 50% interest in the Nyngan Scandium property (the “Nyngan Project”) located in New South Wales, Australia.  The JV Agreement, as amended, gave the Company the right to earn a 50% interest in a joint venture with Jervois, for the purpose of holding and developing the Nyngan Project.  On June 22, 2012, the Company received notice of a lawsuit filed against the Company with regard to the achievement of certain milestones required under the JV Agreement. On February 6, 2013, the Company announced agreement of an out of court settlement to the dispute with Jervois. The terms of the settlement transferred 100% ownership and control of the Nyngan Project to the Company, in return for AUD$2.6 million cash payments and a percentage royalty payable to Jervois on sales of product from the project. A total of $1,108,484 (AUD$1.2 million) was paid in June 2013 as part of the settlement.  A total of AUD$1.4 million is due June 30, 2014.
	Tørdaland Evje-Iveland properties, Norway
	During fiscal 2012 the Company entered into an option agreement with REE Mining AS (“REE”) to earn up to a 100% interest in the Tørdal and Evje-Ivel and properties pursuant to which the Company paid $130,000 and issued 1,000,000 common shares valued at $40,000.  To earn its interest, the original agreement required the Company to pay REE an additional $500,000, incur $250,000 of exploration work and issue 250,000 common shares upon releasing the second of two full feasibility studies on the two properties.  The Company subsequently renegotiated the payments required to earn the interest and the Evje-Ivel and property was removed from the option agreement.  Pursuant to the amendment, the Company earned a100% interest in the Tørdal property by paying an additional $35,000 and granting a 1% Net Smelter Return (“NSR”) payable to REE.
	Fairfield property, Utah
	In 2011 the Company entered into an earn-in agreement with Mineral Exploration Services LLC, whereby the Company had an option to earn a 100% interest in a patented mining claim and former scandium property known as The Little Green Monster near Fairfield, Utah.
	The Company returned the property to its former owner, under terms of the earn-in agreement, and wrote off its investment of $4,910 in this project in fiscal 2012.
	Hogtuva property, Norway
	During fiscal 2011 the Company entered into an option agreement with REE Mining AS (“REE”) to earn a 100% interest in three scandium and beryllium exploration sites in Norway pursuant to which the Company paid $50,000.  To earn its interest, the original agreement required the Company to pay REE an additional $100,000 and issue up to 200,000 common shares.  During fiscal 2013, the Company renegotiated the payments required to earn the interest and removed two of the exploration sites from the agreement.
	Pursuant to the amendment, the Company earned a 100% interest in the Hogtuva property in consideration for the $50,000 original payment and the grant of a 1% NSR payable to REE. In early fiscal 2014 a decision was made by the Company not to renew its interest in the Hogtuva property and $50,000 in acquisition costs has been written off to operations.

RELATED_PARTY_TRANSACTIONS

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions	'
7. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	'
	A promissory note due to a director of the Company (principal balance of $500,000) matured and was paid during June 2012. The promissory note was issued as part of the purchase of a subsidiary company during November 2009.
	During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company expensed a consulting fee of $85,000 for one of its directors. This amount remains unpaid at year end. In fiscal 2012, there was $34,000 in consulting fees expensed for one of its directors.
	Accounts payable on December 31, 2013 included $170,000 owed to related parties.  On December 31, 2012 the amount owed to related parties was $10,000.
	$350,000 of the loan financing completed on February 22, 2013,$579,875 of the loan financing completed on June 24, 2013 and all of the $100,000 financing completed on August 27, 2013, we refunded from a combination of Directors, insiders, and independent shareholders. The Company has paid $64,000 in interest to related parties relating to these loans.

CONVERTIBLE_DEBENTURE

CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURE	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Convertible Debenture	'
8. CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURE	'
	On February 22, 2013, the Company completed a $650,000 loan financing consisting of convertible debentures.  The convertible debenture has a maturity date of February 22, 2014 and bears interest at 10% per annum.  The lenders may convert the loan into 13,000,000 common shares of the Company.  There is no beneficial conversion feature associated with the conversion option.  The loan is secured by an interest in the assets of the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Wolfram Jack Mining Corp. and the Company’s interest in the Hogtuva and Tørdal properties in Norway.  (See Subsequent Events Note 15)
	On February 17, 2012, the Company completed a $3,000,000 loan financing consisting of a term loan of $1,000,000 (Note 9), a convertible debenture of $2,000,000 and warrants to acquire 3,000,000 common shares. The convertible debenture has a maturity date of August 15, 2013 and bears interest at 7% per annum.  The lender may convert a maximum of $2,000,000 of the principal amount of the loan into 10,000,000 common shares of the Company.  The loan is secured by an interest in the assets of the Company’s subsidiary, Springer Mining Company.  There is no beneficial conversion feature associated with the conversion option. The warrants are exercisable at C$0.20 per share expiring February 15, 2014.  A relative fair value of $217,267 was assigned to the warrants and recorded in additional paid in capital.  The Company paid financing costs of $249,827 and also issued 750,000 purchase warrants exercisable at C$0.20 per share expiring February 15, 2014.  These warrants were valued at $58,716 with a volatility of 120%, expected life of 2 years, risk free rate of 1.0% and expected dividend yield of 0.0% and recorded in additional paid in capital.  The financing costs were allocated between debt and the equity components.  This resulted in a convertible debenture carrying amount of $1,663,681 upon deducting a debt discount of $336,319 from the principal balance of $2,000,000.  During fiscal 2013, the Company recognized $138,627 in accretion through interest expense.  During fiscal 2012, the Company recognized $197,692 in accretion through interest expense. This financing was repaid in full on September 13, 2013.

PROMISSORY_NOTES_PAYABLE

PROMISSORY NOTES PAYABLE	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Promissory Notes Payable	'
9. PROMISSORY NOTES PAYABLE	'
			31-Dec-13			31-Dec-12
		Promissory Note related to discontinued operations	$ Nil			$	3,750,000
		Promissory note with a principal balance of $3,750,000, bearing interest at 6% per annum, maturing July 3, 2013 and secured by land and water rights.
		During fiscal 2008 the Company entered into a promissory note for $6,750,000 as consideration for the acquisition of land and water rights.The Company subsequently made principal payments of $3,000,000 consisting of a cash payment of $1,000,000 and 4,728,000 units of the Company equity valued at $2,000,000. Each unit consisted of one common share and one-half share purchase warrant exercisable at C$0.75 each and exercisable for a period of two years.  The note was secured by a First Deed of Trust on the Cosgrave property land and water rights.
		In June 2013 the Company returned, to the note holder, the Cosgrave Ranch for the value of the promissory note thereby extinguishing this debt. (Note 5)
		Promissory Notes relate to continuing operations	$ Nil			$	930,688
		During the year ended December 31, 2012 the Company completed a $3,000,000 loan financing which included a $1,000,000 note payable bearing interest at 7% per annum maturing August 15, 2013. Presented is this principal balance, less financing and costs,which are amortized over the term of the debt using the effective interest method.  This resulted in a carrying amount of $831,841 upon deducting a debt discount of $168,159 from the principal balance of $1,000,000.  During fiscal 2013, the Company recognized $69,313 in accretion through interest expense. During fiscal 2012, the Company recognized $98,847 in accretion through interest expense.  The note payable is secured by an interest in the assets of the Company’s subsidiary, Springer Mining Company.  This financing was repaid in full on September 13, 2013.
		On June 24, 2013 the Company completed a $1,200,000 financing consisting of a series of insider and non-insider loans. The loans have a maturity date in june 2014 and bear interest at 10% per annum. The loans are secured by the ownership interest the Company has or earns in the Nyngan Scandium Project.  As an inducement to enter into this loan, the lenders received a royalty of 0.2% of average scandium sales value, produced from the Nyngan property, on the first 100 tonnes of scandium oxide product produced and sold. The royalty is capped at $370,000 and EMC retains a right to buy back the royalty from the lenders or their assigns for $325,000 at any time up to the commencement of first production, or three years from loan date, whichever occurs first.		1,204,875			-
		The Company borrowed short term loans during the year totaling $107,000.  These amounts were repaid during the year.
				1,204,875			930,688
		Less current portion		(1,204,875	)		(930,688
			$Nil			$Nil

CAPITAL_STOCK_AND_ADDITIONAL_P

CAPITAL STOCK AND ADDITIONAL PAID IN CAPITAL	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Capital Stock And Additional Paid In Capital	'
10. CAPITAL STOCK AND ADDITIONAL PAID IN CAPITAL	'
	On December 20, 2012, the Company issued 1,000,000 common shares at a value of $40,205 for the Tørdal and Hogtuva projects in Norway.
	On December 16, 2012, the Company issued 2,000,000 common shares at a value of C$0.05 per common share for total proceeds of C$100,000.
	On July 24, 2012, the Company issued 11,679,624 common shares at a value of C$0.06 per common share for total proceeds of C$700,777.
	On December 3, 2010, the Company issued 18,929,740 common shares at a value of C$0.19 per common share for total proceeds of C$3,596,651. A total of C$210,249 was received during fiscal 2011.
	On November 25, 2010, the Company issued 6,100,000 units at a value of C$0.10 per unit for total proceeds of C$610,000.  Each unit consisted of one common share and one-half of one share purchase warrant exercisable at C$0.18 expiring on November 25, 2011. The warrants have a calculated total fair value of C$142,358 using the Black-Scholes pricing model with a volatility of 142.52%, risk-free rate of 1.73%, expected life of 1 year, and a dividend rate of 0%.
	On June 30, 2010, the Company issued 2,947,702 units at a value of C$0.10 per unit for total proceeds of C$294,770.  Each unit consisted of one common share and one-half of one share purchase warrant exercisable at C$0.18 until June 30, 2011. The warrants have a calculated total fair value of C$35,638 using the Black-Scholes pricing model with a volatility of 123.84%, risk-free rate of 1.39%, expected life of 1 year, and a dividend rate of 0%.
	On February 17, 2010, the Company issued 2,275,000 units at a value of C$0.20 per unit for total proceeds of C$455,000.  Each unit consisted of one common share and one-half of one share purchase warrant exercisable at C$0.25 until February 17, 2011.  The warrants have a calculated total fair value of C$78,113 using the Black-Scholes pricing model with a volatility of 131.19%, risk-free rate of 1.34%, expected life of 1 year, and a dividend rate of 0%.  All of the warrants were exercised during fiscal 2011.
	On November 17, 2009, the Company issued 13,000,000 units at a value of C$0.08 per unit for total proceeds of C$1,040,000.  Each unit consisted of one common share and one-half of one share purchase warrant.  Each full warrant entitled the holder to purchase an additional share at C$0.15 per share until November 17, 2010.
	On October 13, 2009, the Company issued 500,000 common shares at a value of C$45,000 for the Fostung Tungsten project.
	On August 27, 2009, the Company issued 1,500,000 units at a value of C$0.10 per unit, pursuant to a non-brokered private placement for proceeds of C$150,000.  Each unit consisted of one common share and one-half of one share purchase warrant.  Each full warrant entitled the holder to purchase an additional share at C$0.15 per share until August 27, 2010.
	On May 13, 2009, the Company issued 89,254 common shares at a value of C$0.12 per share to a consultant for settlement of consulting fees for Fury Explorations Ltd. (“Fury”), a subsidiary of GPD, under the plan of Arrangement of spin-out. On April 21, 2009, the Company issued 51,859 common shares at a value of C$0.10 per share for the Platte River property.
	On January 21, 2009, the Company issued 66,784 common shares at a value of C$0.20 per share for the Guijoso property for Fury.
	On January 6, 2009, the Company issued 2,147,000 common shares at a value of $250,000 for the Adelaide and Tuscarora projects for Golden Predator Mines US Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company prior to the spin-out.
	On November 17, 2008, the Company issued 76,274 common shares in connection with the acquisition of the subsidiary, Great American Minerals Inc.
	On October 18, 2008, the Company issued 4,728,000 units to Cosgrave for repayment of a promissory note at a value of $2,000,000.  Each unit consisted of one common share of the Company and one-half of one common share purchase warrant with a two year life and exercisable at C$0.75.
	In July 2008, the Company completed a private placement consisting of 2,500,000 common shares at C$2.00 per share for proceeds of C$5,000,000.  In connection with this private placement the Company paid a finder’s fee of $250,000.
	In January 2008, the Company completed a private placement consisting of 2,822,500 units at C$2.00 per unit for gross proceeds of C$5,645,000.  Included in the proceeds was C$3,620,000 received in advance as of December 31, 2007.  Each unit consisted of one common share and one half of one share purchase warrant.  Each whole warrant entitled the holder to acquire one additional common share at C$3.00 for a period of 12 months.
	In November 2007, the Company completed private placements consisting of 17,577,500 units at C$2.00 per unit for proceeds of C$35,155,000.  Each unit consisted of one common share and one half of one common share purchase warrant.  Each whole warrant entitled the holder to acquire one additional common share at C$3.00 for a period of 12 months following the closing of the placement.
	In December 2007, the Company issued 5,390,000 common shares pursuant to the conversion of special warrants.  The Company paid C$1,016,074 and issued 100,000 common shares valued at C$100,000 as issuance costs and finder’s fees.  The Company also granted warrants to acquire 300,000 common shares exercisable at C$1.50 expiring September 22, 2008.  The warrants were valued at C$99,000 with the Black-Scholes option pricing model using an expected volatility of 115%, life of one year, a risk free interest rate of 4% and a dividend yield of 0%.
	In December 2006, the Company issued 5,000,000 common shares at C$0.70 per common share for gross proceeds of C$3,500,000.
	Stock Options and Warrants
	The Company established a stock option plan (the “Plan”) under which it is authorized to grant options to executive officers and directors, employees and consultants and the number of options granted under the Plan shall not exceed 15% of the shares outstanding.  Under the Plan, the exercise period of the options may not exceed five years from the date of grant and vesting is determined by the Board of Directors.
	Stock option and share purchase warrant transactions are summarized as follows:
		Warrants							Stock Options
		Number			Weighted average exercise price in Canadian $							Weighted average exercise price in Canadian $
									Number
	Outstanding, December 31, 2011		-		$	-				11,848,750		$	0.19
	Granted		3,750,000			0.2				3,885,000			0.08
	Cancelled		-			-				(2,187,500	)		0.28
	Exercised		-			-				-			-
	Outstanding, December 31, 2012		3,750,000			0.2				13,546,250			0.14
	Granted		-			-				2,100,000			0.07
	Cancelled		-			-				(1,477,500	)		0.27
	Exercised		-			-				-			-
	Outstanding, December 31, 2013		3,750,000		$	0.2				14,168,750		$	0.12
	Number currently exercisable		3,750,000		$	0.2				14,021,750		$	0.12
	As at December 31, 2013, incentive stock options were outstanding as follows:
		Number of			Exercise
		options			Price in Canadian $
								Expiry Date
	Options
			537,500			0.3		January 23, 2014(1)
			50,000			0.3		February 26, 2014(1)
			1,020,000			0.16		16-Jun-14
			225,000			0.12		27-Aug-14
			200,000			0.105		16-Dec-14
			601,250			0.25		4-Jan-15
			500,000			0.05		9-May-15
			4,800,000			0.1		5-Nov-15
			250,000			0.315		4-May-16
			500,000			0.25		16-May-16
			300,000			0.155		15-Sep-16
			2,335,000			0.08		24-Apr-17
			1,550,000			0.07		8-Aug-17
			300,000			0.05		18-Mar-18
			1,000,000			0.1		9-May-18
			14,168,750
	(1) Stock options expired unexercised subsequent to December 31, 2013.
	As at December 31, 2013, warrants were outstanding as follows:
		Number of			Exercise
		Warrants			Price in
	Warrants				Canadian $			Expiry Date
			3,750,000		$	0.2		February 15, 2014 (2)
(2) Warrants expired unexercised subsequent to December 31, 2013.
Stock-based compensation
During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recognized stock-based compensation of $74,609 (December 31, 2012 - $331,800) in the statement of operations as a result of incentive stock options granted and vested in the current period.  There were 2,100,000 stock options issued during the year ended December 31, 2013 (December 31, 2012 – 3,885,000).
The weighted average fair value of the options granted in the year was C$0.03 (2012 - C$0.08).
The fair value of all compensatory options and warrants granted is estimated on grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The weighted average assumptions used in calculating the fair values are as follows:
	2013			2012
Risk-free interest rate		0.62	%		1.56	%
Expected life	5 years			5 years
Volatility		144.6	%		137.03	%
Forfeiture rate		0	%		0	%
Dividend rate		0	%		0	%

TREASURY_STOCK

TREASURY STOCK	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
DisclosureTreasuryStockAbstract	'
11. TREASURY STOCK	'
		Number		Amount
	Treasury shares, December 31, 2013 and December 31 2012		1,033,333	$	1,264,194
			1,033,333	$	1,264,194
	Treasury shares comprise shares of the Company which cannot be sold without the prior approval of the TSX.

SEGMENTED_INFORMATION

SEGMENTED INFORMATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segmented Information	'
12. SEGMENTED INFORMATION	'
	The Company’s mineral properties are located in Norway and Australia. The Company’s capital assets’ geographic information is as follows:
	December 31,2013	Norway		Australia		United States		Total
	Property, plant and equipment	$	-	$	-	$	10,278	$	10,278
	Mineral interests		203,181		1,410,022		-		1,613,203
		$	203,181	$	1,410,002	$	10,278	$	1,623,481
	31-Dec-12	Norway		Australia		United States		Total
	Property, plant and equipment	$	-	$	-	$	30,193,679	$	30,193,679
	Mineral interests		253,181		301,538		198,463		753,182
		$	253,181	$	301,538	$	30,392,142	$	30,946,861

DEFERRED_INCOME_TAXES

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred Income Taxes	'
13. DEFERRED INCOME TAXES	'
	A reconciliation of income taxes at statutory rates with the reported taxes is as follows:
		2013				2012
	Loss before income taxes	$	(1,844,455	)		$	(3,309,777	)
	Expected income tax (recovery)		(475,000	)			(827,000	)
	Change in statutory, foreign tax, foreign exchange rates and other		(142,000	)			(1,000	)
	Permanent difference		22,000				105,000
	Share issue costs		-				(5,000	)
	Sale of subsidiary		(599,000	)			-
	Adjustment to prior years provision versus statutory tax returns and		82,000				-
	Change in unrecognized deductible temporary differences		1,112,000				728,000
	Total Income tax expense (recovery)	$	-			$	-
	The Canadian income tax rate declined/increased during the year due to changes in the law that reduced corporate income tax rates in Canada/British Columbia.
	The significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
		2013				2012
	Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities)
	Debt with accretion	$	-			$	(52,000	)
	Non-capital losses		-				52,000
	Net deferred tax liability	$	-			$	-
	The significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets that have not been included on the consolidated statement of financial position are as follows;
		2013				2012
	Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities)
	Exploration and evaluation assets	$	885,000			$	797,000
	Property and equipment		78,000				79,000
	Share issue costs		37,000				50,000
	Marketable securities		19,000				18,000
	Allowable capital losses		1,945,000				1,381,000
	Non-capital losses available for future periods		3,113,000				2,640,000
			6,077,000				4,965,000
	Unrecognized deferred tax assets		(6,077,000	)			(4,965,000	)
	Net deferred tax assets	$	-			$	-
	The significant components of the Company’s temporary differences, unused tax credits and unused tax losses that have not been included on the consolidated statement of financial position are as follows:
		2013					2012
					Expiry Date Range				Expiry Date Range
	Temporary Differences
	Exploration and evaluation assets	$	3,404,000		No expiry date		$	3,187,000	No expiry date
	Property and equipment		300,000		No expiry date			317,000	No expiry date
	Share issue costs		140,000		2034 to 2037			201,000	2033 to 2036
	Marketable securities		145,000		No expiry date			145,000	No expiry date
	Allowable capital losses		7,482,000		No expiry date			5,523,000	No expiry date
	Non-capital losses available for future periods		11,973,000		2014 to 2033			10,559,000	2016 to 2032

SUPPLEMENTAL_DISCLOSURE_WITH_R

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE WITH RESPECT TO CASH FLOWS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Supplemental Disclosure With Respect To Cash Flows	'
14. SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE WITH RESPECT TO CASH FLOWS	'
		2013		2012
	Cash paid during the year for interest	$	355,771	$	310,957
	Cash paid during the year for income taxes	$	-	$	-
	During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company settled promissory notes payable of $3,750,000 by returning the Cosgrave ranch and water rights included in property, plant and equipment with a value of $3,750,000.
	During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company granted 750,000 share purchase warrants at a value of $58,305 as finder’s fees pursuant to the promissory note and convertible debenture financings. The Company also issued 1,000,000 common shares at a value of $40,205 in acquisition of mineral interests.

SUBSEQUENT_EVENTS

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Subsequent Events	'
15. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	'
	Subsequent to December 31, 2013, the Company paid back the full amount of the $650,000 loan taken out in February 2013.
	In March 2014 the Company arranged a private placement to issue 8,533,260 shares with proceeds of $193,000.  As at March 2014 the Company has received proceeds of $193,000 and will issue shares upon regulatory approval.

SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNTING_POLICIE1

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Significant Accounting Policies Policies	'
Basis of presentation	'
	These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles of the United States of America (“US GAAP”).
	These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Wolfram Jack Mining Corp., The Technology Store, Inc., EMC Metals USA Inc., EMC Metals Corp Australia Pty. Ltd. and Springer Mining Company.  The Springer Mining Company was sold on December 31, 2013 with all of its costs being absorbed by the purchaser from September 13 until December 31, 2013.  All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.
Change in presentation currency	'
	The Company’s expenses and over heads are now primarily being incurred in United States Dollars (“USD”) and it is anticipated that cash flows will continue to be primarily in USD.  Accordingly the Company determined that effective January 1, 2013, the functional currency of the Company would change from the Canadian Dollar to the USD for the parent company and its wholly owned subsidiaries.
	Effective December 31, 2012, the Company changed its presentation currency from the Canadian dollar to the USD.  The Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012 were the Company’s first financial statements presented in USD.  As a result of changing the presentation currency, all the comparative assets and liabilities were translated using the closing rate at the balance sheet date, all comparative equity items were translated at the exchange rates at the dates of transaction and the comparative statements of loss were translated at the average exchange rate for the period covered.  All resulting exchange differences are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the balance sheets’ equity section.
Use of estimates	'
	The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting period. The Company regularly evaluates estimates and assumptions related to the deferred income tax asset valuations, asset impairment, stock-based compensation and loss contingencies. The Company bases its estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and various other factors that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the other sources. The actual results experienced by the Company may differ materially and adversely from the Company’s estimates. To the extent there are material differences between estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected.
Investment in trading securities	'
	The Company’s trading securities are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses included in earnings.
Property, plant and equipment	'
	Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated amortization, calculated as follows:
	Plant and equipment	5% straight line
	Building	5% straight line
	Computer equipment	30% straight line
	Small tools and equipment	20% straight line
	Office equipment	20% straight line
	Automobile	30% straight line
	Leasehold improvements	Over life of the lease
Mineral interests and exploration and development costs	'
	The costs of acquiring mineral rights are capitalized at the date of acquisition. After acquisition, various factors can affect the recoverability of the capitalized costs. If, after review, management concludes that the carrying amount of a mineral interest is impaired, it will be written down to estimated fair value. Exploration costs incurred on mineral interests are expensed as incurred. Development costs incurred on proven and probable reserves will be capitalized. Upon commencement of production, capitalized costs will be amortized using the unit-of-production method over the estimated life of the ore body based on proven and probable reserves (which exclude non-recoverable reserves and anticipated processing losses).
Asset retirement obligations	'
	The Company records the fair value of an asset retirement obligation as a liability in the period in which it incurs a legal obligation associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets that result from the acquisition, construction, development, and/or normal use of the long-lived assets.  The Company also records a corresponding asset which is amortized over the life of the asset.  Subsequent to the initial measurement of the asset retirement obligation, the obligation is adjusted at the end of each period to reflect the passage of time (accretion expense) and changes in the estimated future cash flows underlying the obligation (asset retirement cost).
Long-lived assets	'
	Long-lived assets held and used by the Company are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.  For purposes of evaluating the recoverability of long-lived assets, the recoverability test is performed using undiscounted net cash flows related to the long-lived assets.  If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets.  Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.
Income taxes	'
	The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.  Under the asset and liability method the effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.  A valuation allowance is recognized if it is more likely than not that some part or all of the deferred tax asset will not be recognized.
Loss per share	'
	Basic loss per common share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. To calculate diluted loss per share, the Company uses the treasury stock method and the if converted method.  As at December 31, 2013, there were 3,750,000 warrants (2012 – 3,750,000) and 14,168,750 options (2012 – 13,546,250) outstanding which have not been included in the weighted average number of common shares outstanding as these were anti-dilutive.
Foreign exchange	'
	The Company's functional currency is the USD.  Any monetary assets and liabilities that are in a currency other than the USD are translated at the rate prevailing at year end. Revenue and expenses in a foreign currency are translated at rates that approximate those in effect at the time of translation. Gains and losses from translation of foreign currency transactions into USD are included in current results of operations.
Stock-based compensation	'
	The Company accounts for stock-based compensation under the provisions of Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) 718, “Compensation-Stock Compensation”.  Under the fair value recognition provisions, stock-based compensation expense is measured at the grant date for all stock-based awards to employees and directors and is recognized as an expense over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period.  The Black-Scholes option valuation model is used to calculate fair value.
Financial instruments	'
	The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash, receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, convertible debentures and promissory notes payable.  It is management's opinion that the Company is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from its financial instruments. The fair values of these financial instruments approximate their carrying values unless otherwise noted. The Company has its cash primarily in one commercial bank in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Concentration of credit risk	'
	The financial instrument which potentially subjects the Company to concentration of credit risk is cash.  The Company maintains cash in bank accounts that, at times, may exceed federally insured limits.  As at December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company has exceeded the federally insured limit.  The Company has not experienced any losses in such amounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant risks on its cash in bank accounts.
Comparative figures	'
	Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation.
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities	'
	The Company measures the fair value of financial assets and liabilities based on US GAAP guidance which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.
	The Company classifies financial assets and liabilities as held-for-trading, available-for-sale, held-to-maturity, loans and receivables or other financial liabilities depending on their nature. Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognized at fair value on their initial recognition, except for those arising from certain related party transactions which are accounted for at the transferor’s carrying amount or exchange amount.
	Financial assets and liabilities classified as held-for-trading are measured at fair value, with gains and losses recognized in net income. Financial assets classified as held-to-maturity, loans and receivables, and financial liabilities other than those classified as held-for-trading are measured at amortized cost, using the effective interest method of amortization. Financial assets classified as available-for-sale are measured at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses being recognized as other comprehensive income until realized, or if an unrealized loss is considered other than temporary, the unrealized loss is recorded in income.
	Financial instruments, including receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, convertible debentures and promissory notes payable are carried at amortized cost, which management believes approximates fair value due to the short term nature of these instruments.
	The following table presents information about the assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as at December 31, 2013, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques the Company utilized to determine such fair value. In general, fair values determined by Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets. Fair values determined by Level 2 inputs utilize data points that are observable such as quoted prices, interest rates and yield curves. Fair values determined by Level 3 inputs are unobservable data points for the asset or liability, and included situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset:
			December 31,		Quoted Prices		Significant Other		Significant
			2013		in Active Markets		Observable Inputs		Unobservable Inputs
					(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
	Assets:
	Cash and restricted cash		$	934,943	$	934,943	$	—	$	—
	Total		$	934,943	$	934,943	$	—	$	—
	The fair values of cash and restricted cash are determined through market, observable and corroborated sources.
Recently Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Standards	'
	The Company reviewed significant newly issued accounting pronouncements and concluded that they are either not applicable to the Company’s business or that no material effect is expected on the consolidated financial statements as a result of future adoption.

SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNTING_POLICIE2

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Significant Accounting Policies Tables	'
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated amortization	'
	Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated amortization, calculated as follows:
	Plant and equipment	5% straight line
	Building	5% straight line
	Computer equipment	30% straight line
	Small tools and equipment	20% straight line
	Office equipment	20% straight line
	Automobile	30% straight line
	Leasehold improvements	Over life of the lease
Schedule of Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities	'
	Fair values determined by Level 3 inputs are unobservable data points for the asset or liability, and included situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset:
			December 31,		Quoted Prices		Significant Other		Significant
			2013		in Active Markets		Observable Inputs		Unobservable Inputs
					(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
	Assets:
	Cash and restricted cash		$	934,943	$	934,943	$	—	$	—
	Total		$	934,943	$	934,943	$	—	$	—

DISCONTINUED_OPERATIONS_Tables

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations Tables	'
Discontinued operation of financials	'
	As a result, the Company wrote-off the operations as follows:
		2013			2012
	EXPENSES
	Amortization		17,792			192,754
	Consulting		89,121			194,513
	General and administrative		198,024			263,163
	Insurance		46,342			54,403
	Professional fees		2,263			3,624
	Salaries and benefits		301,837			361,024
	Travel and entertainment		2,166			1,188
	OTHER ITEMS
	Foreign exchange (gain) loss		-			(83,839	)
	Write-off of mineral interest and property, plant and equipment		21,436,015			-
	Write-off of land and water rights		-			443,685
	Interest expense		56,250			225,005
	Allocated cumulative translation adjustment		1,991,268			-
	Other income		(294,934	)		-
	Net loss from discontinued operations	$	(23,846,144	)	$	(1,655,520	)
		2013			2012
	Cash flows from discontinued operations
	Net cash used in (from) operating activities	$	401,069		$	1,102,920
	Net cash used in (from) investing activities		-			-
	Net cash used in (from) financing activities		-			-
	Net cash used in (from) discontinued operations	$	401,069		$	1,102,920
	Non-cash transactions from discontinued operations
	Returned Cosgrave ranch and water rights included in property, plant and equipment in settlement of promissory notes payable	$	3,750,000		$	-
		2013			2012
	ASSETS
	Current
	Cash	$	-		$	20,153
	Prepaid expenses and receivables		-			30,255
	Total current assets held for sale		-			50,408
	Property, plant and equipment		-			30,179,218
	Mineral interests		-			198,463
	Total long-term assets held for sale		-			30,377,681
	LIABILITIES
	Current
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		-			108,215
	Promissory notes payable		-			3,750,000
	Total liabilities held for sale	$	-		$	3,858,215

Disclosure_PROPERTY_PLANT_AND_

Disclosure - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure - Property Plant And Equipment Tables	'
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment	'
	2013 Continuing Operations
		December 31, 2012 Net Book		Additions (disposals)			Amortization			Currency		December 31, 2013 Net Book
		Value		(write-offs)						Translation Adjustment		Value
	Computer equipment	$	3,402	$	-		$	(1,027	)	$	-	$	2,375
	Office equipment		11,058		-			(3,155	)		-		7,903
	Property, plant and equipment	$	14,460	$	-		$	(4,182	)	$	-	$	10,278
	2013 Discontinued Operations
		December 31, 2012 Net Book Value		Additions (disposals) (write-offs)						Currency Translation Adjustment		December 31, 2013 Net Book Value
							Amortization
	Land and water rights	$	4,252,146	$	(4,252,146	)	$	-		$	-	$	-
	Plant and equipment		25,749,852		(25,749,852	)		-			-		-
	Buildings		165,959		(155,970	)		(9,989	)		-		-
	Automobiles		11,262		(3,459	)		(7,803	)		-		-
	Property, plant and equipment	$	30,179,219	$	(30,161,427	)	$	(17,792	)	$	-	$	-
	2012 Continuing Operations
		December 31, 2011 Net Book Value		Additions (disposals) (write-offs)						Currency Translation Adjustment		December 31, 2012 Net Book Value
							Amortization
	Computer equipment	$	795	$	3,338		$	(800	)	$	69	$	3,402
	Office equipment		13,904		-			(3,141	)		295		11,058
	Property, plant and equipment	$	14,699	$	3,338		$	(3,941	)	$	364	$	14,460
	2012 Discontinued Operations
		December 31, 2011 Net Book Value		Additions (disposals) (write-offs)						Currency Translation Adjustment		December 31, 2012 Net Book Value
							Amortization
	Land and water rights	$	4,595,829	$	(443,499	)	$	-		$	99,816	$	4,252,146
	Plant and equipment		25,190,293		-			-			559,559		25,749,852
	Cosgrave plant and equipment		71,244		-			(72,484	)		1,240		-
	Buildings		173,301		-			(11,139	)		3,797		165,959
	Automobiles		19,995		-			(9,138	)		405		11,262
	Small tools and equipment		98,293		-			(99,993	)		1,700		-
	Property, plant and equipment	$	30,148,955	$	(443,499	)	$	(192,754	)	$	666,517	$	30,179,219

MINERAL_INTERESTS_Tables

MINERAL INTERESTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Mineral Interests Tables	'
MINERAL INTERESTS	'
	31-Dec-13	Scandium and other			Tungsten			Total
	Acquisition costs, continuing operations
	Balance, December 31, 2012	$	554,719		$	-		$	554,719
	Additions		1,108,484			-			1,108,484
	Write-off		(50,000	)		-			(50,000	)
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	1,613,203		$	-		$	1,613,203
	Acquisition costs, discontinued operations
	Balance, December 31, 2012	$	-		$	198,463		$	198,463
	Disposal		-			(198,463	)		(198,463	)
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	-		$	-		$	-
	31-Dec-12	Scandium and other			Tungsten			Total
	Acquisition costs, continuing operations
	Balance, December 31, 2011	$	474,199		$	194,150		$	668,349
	Additions		75,205			-			75,205
	Sold		(4,910	)		-			(4,910	)
	Translation adjustment		10,225			4,313			14,538
	Reclassified to discontinued operations		-			(198,463	)		(198,463	)
	Balance, December 31, 2012	$	554,719		$	-		$	554,719
	Acquisition costs, discontinued operations
	Balance, December 31, 2011	$	-		$	-		$	-
	Reclassified to discontinued operations		-			198,463			198,463
	Balance, December 31, 2012	$	-		$	198,463		$	198,463

PROMISSORY_NOTES_PAYABLE_Table

PROMISSORY NOTES PAYABLE (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Promissory Notes Payable Tables	'
PROMISSORY NOTES PAYABLE	'
			31-Dec-13			31-Dec-12
		Promissory Note related to discontinued operations	$ Nil			$	3,750,000
		Promissory note with a principal balance of $3,750,000, bearing interest at 6% per annum, maturing July 3, 2013 and secured by land and water rights.
		During fiscal 2008 the Company entered into a promissory note for $6,750,000 as consideration for the acquisition of land and water rights.The Company subsequently made principal payments of $3,000,000 consisting of a cash payment of $1,000,000 and 4,728,000 units of the Company equity valued at $2,000,000. Each unit consisted of one common share and one-half share purchase warrant exercisable at C$0.75 each and exercisable for a period of two years.  The note was secured by a First Deed of Trust on the Cosgrave property land and water rights.
		In June 2013 the Company returned, to the note holder, the Cosgrave Ranch for the value of the promissory note thereby extinguishing this debt. (Note 5)
		Promissory Notes relate to continuing operations	$ Nil			$	930,688
		During the year ended December 31, 2012 the Company completed a $3,000,000 loan financing which included a $1,000,000 note payable bearing interest at 7% per annum maturing August 15, 2013. Presented is this principal balance, less financing and costs,which are amortized over the term of the debt using the effective interest method.  This resulted in a carrying amount of $831,841 upon deducting a debt discount of $168,159 from the principal balance of $1,000,000.  During fiscal 2013, the Company recognized $69,313 in accretion through interest expense. During fiscal 2012, the Company recognized $98,847 in accretion through interest expense.  The note payable is secured by an interest in the assets of the Company’s subsidiary, Springer Mining Company.  This financing was repaid in full on September 13, 2013.
		On June 24, 2013 the Company completed a $1,200,000 financing consisting of a series of insider and non-insider loans. The loans have a maturity date in june 2014 and bear interest at 10% per annum. The loans are secured by the ownership interest the Company has or earns in the Nyngan Scandium Project.  As an inducement to enter into this loan, the lenders received a royalty of 0.2% of average scandium sales value, produced from the Nyngan property, on the first 100 tonnes of scandium oxide product produced and sold. The royalty is capped at $370,000 and EMC retains a right to buy back the royalty from the lenders or their assigns for $325,000 at any time up to the commencement of first production, or three years from loan date, whichever occurs first.		1,204,875			-
		The Company borrowed short term loans during the year totaling $107,000.  These amounts were repaid during the year.
				1,204,875			930,688
		Less current portion		(1,204,875	)		(930,688
			$Nil			$Nil

CAPITAL_STOCK_AND_ADDITIONAL_P1

CAPITAL STOCK AND ADDITIONAL PAID IN CAPITAL (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Capital Stock And Additional Paid In Capital Tables	'
Summary of stock option and share purchase warrant transactions	'
	Stock option and share purchase warrant transactions are summarized as follows:
		Warrants							Stock Options
		Number			Weighted average exercise price in Canadian $							Weighted average
									Number			exercise price in Canadian $
	Outstanding, December 31, 2011		-		$	-				11,848,750		$	0.19
	Granted		3,750,000			0.2				3,885,000			0.08
	Cancelled		-			-				(2,187,500	)		0.28
	Exercised		-			-				-			-
	Outstanding, December 31, 2012		3,750,000			0.2				13,546,250			0.14
	Granted		-			-				2,100,000			0.07
	Cancelled		-			-				(1,477,500	)		0.27
	Exercised		-			-				-			-
	Outstanding, December 31, 2013		3,750,000		$	0.2				14,168,750		$	0.12
	Number currently exercisable		3,750,000		$	0.2				14,021,750		$	0.12
Summary of incentive stock options outstanding	'
	As at December 31, 2013, incentive stock options were outstanding as follows:
		Number of			Exercise
		options			Price in Canadian $
								Expiry Date
	Options
			537,500			0.3		January 23, 2014(1)
			50,000			0.3		February 26, 2014(1)
			1,020,000			0.16		16-Jun-14
			225,000			0.12		27-Aug-14
			200,000			0.105		16-Dec-14
			601,250			0.25		4-Jan-15
			500,000			0.05		9-May-15
			4,800,000			0.1		5-Nov-15
			250,000			0.315		4-May-16
			500,000			0.25		16-May-16
			300,000			0.155		15-Sep-16
			2,335,000			0.08		24-Apr-17
			1,550,000			0.07		8-Aug-17
			300,000			0.05		18-Mar-18
			1,000,000			0.1		9-May-18
			14,168,750
Summary of warrants outstanding	'
	As at December 31, 2013, warrants were outstanding as follows:
		Number of			Exercise
		Warrants			Price in
	Warrants				Canadian $			Expiry Date
			3,750,000		$	0.2		February 15, 2014 (2)
Weighted average assumptions used in calculating the fair values	'
	The fair value of all compensatory options and warrants granted is estimated on grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The weighted average assumptions used in calculating the fair values are as follows:
		2013			2012
	Risk-free interest rate		0.62	%		1.56	%
	Expected life	5 years			5 years
	Volatility		144.6	%		137.03	%
	Forfeiture rate		0	%		0	%
	Dividend rate		0	%		0	%

TREASURY_STOCK_Tables

TREASURY STOCK (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Treasury Stock Tables	'
Summary of treasury shares	'
		Number		Amount
	Treasury shares, December 31, 2013 and December 31 2012		1,033,333	$	1,264,194
			1,033,333	$	1,264,194

SEGMENTED_INFORMATION_Tables

SEGMENTED INFORMATION (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segmented Information Tables	'
Mineral properties and its capital assets geographic information	'
	The Company’s mineral properties are located in Norway and Australia. The Company’s capital assets’ geographic information is as follows:
	December 31,2013	Norway		Australia		United States		Total
	Property, plant and equipment	$	-	$	-	$	10,278	$	10,278
	Mineral interests		203,181		1,410,022		-		1,613,203
		$	203,181	$	1,410,002	$	10,278	$	1,623,481
	31-Dec-12	Norway		Australia		United States		Total
	Property, plant and equipment	$	-	$	-	$	30,193,679	$	30,193,679
	Mineral interests		253,181		301,538		198,463		753,182
		$	253,181	$	301,538	$	30,392,142	$	30,946,861

DEFERRED_INCOME_TAXES_Tables

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred Income Taxes Tables	'
Schedule of Reconcilation of Income Taxes	'
	A reconciliation of income taxes at statutory rates with the reported taxes is as follows:
		2013				2012
	Loss before income taxes	$	(1,844,455	)		$	(3,309,777	)
	Expected income tax (recovery)		(475,000	)			(827,000	)
	Change in statutory, foreign tax, foreign exchange rates and other		(142,000	)			(1,000	)
	Permanent difference		22,000				105,000
	Share issue costs		-				(5,000	)
	Sale of subsidiary		(599,000	)			-
	Adjustment to prior years provision versus statutory tax returns and		82,000				-
	Change in unrecognized deductible temporary differences		1,112,000				728,000
	Total Income tax expense (recovery)	$	-			$	-
Schedule of Significant Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	'
	The significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
		2013				2012
	Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities)
	Debt with accretion	$	-			$	(52,000	)
	Non-capital losses		-				52,000
	Net deferred tax liability	$	-			$	-
Schedule of Significant Components of Deferred Tax Assets Not Set Up	'
	The significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets that have not been included on the consolidated statement of financial position are as follows:
		2013				2012
	Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities)
	Exploration and evaluation assets	$	885,000			$	797,000
	Property and equipment		78,000				79,000
	Share issue costs		37,000				50,000
	Marketable securities		19,000				18,000
	Allowable capital losses		1,945,000				1,381,000
	Non-capital losses available for future periods		3,113,000				2,640,000
			6,077,000				4,965,000
	Unrecognized deferred tax assets		(6,077,000	)			(4,965,000	)
	Net deferred tax assets	$	-			$	-
Schedule of Significant Components Not Included in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position	'
	The significant components of the Company’s temporary differences, unused tax credits and unused tax losses that have not been included on the consolidated statement of financial position are as follows:
		2013					2012
					Expiry Date Range				Expiry Date Range
	Temporary Differences
	Exploration and evaluation assets	$	3,404,000		No expiry date		$	3,187,000	No expiry date
	Property and equipment		300,000		No expiry date			317,000	No expiry date
	Share issue costs		140,000		2034 to 2037			201,000	2033 to 2036
	Marketable securities		145,000		No expiry date			145,000	No expiry date
	Allowable capital losses		7,482,000		No expiry date			5,523,000	No expiry date
	Non-capital losses available for future periods		11,973,000		2014 to 2033			10,559,000	2016 to 2032

SUPPLEMENTAL_DISCLOSURE_WITH_R1

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE WITH RESPECT TO CASH FLOWS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Supplemental Disclosure With Respect To Cash Flows Tables	'
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE WITH RESPECT TO CASH FLOWS	'
		2013		2012
	Cash paid during the year for interest	$	355,771-	$	310,957
	Cash paid during the year for income taxes	$	-	$	-

SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNTING_POLICIE3

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Plant and Equipment [Member]	'
Property, plant and equipment cost less accumulated amortization	'5% straight line
Building [Member]	'
Property, plant and equipment cost less accumulated amortization	'5% straight line
Computer Equipment [Member]	'
Property, plant and equipment cost less accumulated amortization	'30% straight line
SmallTools and Equipment [Member]	'
Property, plant and equipment cost less accumulated amortization	'20% straight line
Office Equipment [Member]	'
Property, plant and equipment cost less accumulated amortization	'20% straight line
Automobiles [Member]	'
Property, plant and equipment cost less accumulated amortization	'30% straight line
Leasehold Improvements [Member]	'
Property, plant and equipment cost less accumulated amortization	'Over life of the lease

SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNTING_POLICIE4

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 1) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets:	'
Cash and restricted cash	$934,943
Total	934,943
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]	'
Assets:	'
Cash and restricted cash	934,943
Total	934,943
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'
Assets:	'
Cash and restricted cash	'
Total	'
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'
Assets:	'
Cash and restricted cash	'
Total	'

SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNTING_POLICIE5

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details Narrative)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Option [Member]	'	'
Anti-dilutive securities	14,168,750	13,546,250
Warrant [Member]	'	'
Anti-dilutive securities	3,750,000	3,750,000

DISCONTINUED_OPERATIONS_Detail

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
EXPENSES	'	'
Amortization	$17,792	$192,754
Consulting	89,121	194,513
General and administrative	198,024	263,163
Insurance	46,342	54,403
Professional fees	2,263	3,624
Salaries and benefits	301,837	361,024
Travel and entertainment	2,166	1,188
OTHER ITEMS	'	'
Foreign exchange (gain) loss	'	-83,839
Write-off of mineral interest and property, plant and equipment	21,436,015	'
Write-off of land and water rights	'	443,685
Interest expense	56,250	225,005
Allocated cumulative translation adjustment	1,991,268	'
Other income	-294,934	'
Net loss from discontinued operations	($23,846,144)	($1,655,520)

DISCONTINUED_OPERATIONS_Detail1

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Cash flows from discontinued operations	'	'
Net cash used in (from) operating activities	$401,069	$1,102,920
Net cash used in (from) investing activities	'	'
Net cash used in (from) financing activities	'	'
Net cash used in (from) discontinued operations	401,069	1,102,920
Non-cash transactions from discontinued operations	'	'
Returned Cosgrave ranch and water rights included in property, plant and equipment in settlement of promissory notes payable	$3,750,000	'

DISCONTINUED_OPERATIONS_Detail2

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Details 2) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current	'	'
Cash	'	$20,153
Prepaid expenses and receivables	'	30,255
Total current assets held for sale	'	50,408
Property, plant and equipment	'	30,179,218
Mineral interests	'	198,463
Total long-term assets held for sale	'	30,377,681
Current	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	'	108,215
Promissory notes payable	'	3,750,000
Total liabilities held for sale	'	$3,858,215

DISCONTINUED_OPERATIONS_Detail3

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Details Narrative) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations Details Narrative	'
Springer subsidiary sold	$5,000,000

PROPERTY_PLANT_AND_EQUIPMENT_D

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Computer Equipment [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]	'	'
Net Book Value	$3,402	$795
Additions (disposals) (write-offs)	'	3,338
Amortization	-1,027	-800
Currency Translation Adjustment	'	69
Net Book Value	2,375	3,402
Office Equipment [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]	'	'
Net Book Value	11,058	13,904
Amortization	-3,155	-3,141
Currency Translation Adjustment	'	295
Net Book Value	7,903	11,058
Property, plant and equipment [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]	'	'
Net Book Value	14,460	14,699
Additions (disposals) (write-offs)	'	3,338
Amortization	-4,182	-3,941
Currency Translation Adjustment	'	364
Net Book Value	10,278	14,460
Property, plant and equipment [Member] | Discontinued Operations [Member]	'	'
Net Book Value	30,179,219	30,148,955
Additions (disposals) (write-offs)	-30,161,427	-443,499
Amortization	-17,792	-192,754
Currency Translation Adjustment	'	666,517
Net Book Value	'	30,179,219
Land and water rights [Member] | Discontinued Operations [Member]	'	'
Net Book Value	4,252,146	4,595,829
Additions (disposals) (write-offs)	-4,252,146	-443,499
Amortization	'	'
Currency Translation Adjustment	'	99,816
Net Book Value	'	4,252,146
Plant and Equipment [Member] | Discontinued Operations [Member]	'	'
Net Book Value	25,749,852	25,190,293
Additions (disposals) (write-offs)	-25,749,852	'
Amortization	'	'
Currency Translation Adjustment	'	559,559
Net Book Value	'	25,749,852
Building [Member] | Discontinued Operations [Member]	'	'
Net Book Value	165,959	173,301
Additions (disposals) (write-offs)	-155,970	'
Amortization	-9,989	-11,139
Currency Translation Adjustment	'	3,797
Net Book Value	'	165,959
Automobiles [Member] | Discontinued Operations [Member]	'	'
Net Book Value	11,262	19,995
Additions (disposals) (write-offs)	-3,459	'
Amortization	-7,803	-9,138
Currency Translation Adjustment	'	405
Net Book Value	'	11,262
Cosgrave plant and equipment [Member] | Discontinued Operations [Member]	'	'
Net Book Value	'	71,244
Amortization	'	-72,484
Currency Translation Adjustment	'	1,240
SmallTools and Equipment [Member] | Discontinued Operations [Member]	'	'
Net Book Value	'	98,293
Amortization	'	-99,993
Currency Translation Adjustment	'	$1,700

PROPERTY_PLANT_AND_EQUIPMENT_D1

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Details Narrative) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Property Plant And Equipment Details Narrative	'
Write down of land and water rights	$443,499

MINERAL_INTERESTS_Details

MINERAL INTERESTS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Acquisition costs, continuing operations	'	'
Beginning Balance	$554,719	$668,349
Additions	1,108,484	75,205
Sold	'	-4,910
Write-off	-50,000	'
Translation adjustment	'	14,538
Reclassified to discontinued operations	'	-198,463
Ending Balance	1,613,203	554,719
Acquisition costs, discontinued operations	'	'
Beginning Balance	198,463	'
Disposal	-198,463	'
Reclassified to discontinued operations	'	198,463
Ending Balance	'	198,463
Scandium and other [Member]	'	'
Acquisition costs, continuing operations	'	'
Beginning Balance	554,719	474,199
Additions	1,108,484	75,205
Sold	'	-4,910
Write-off	-50,000	'
Translation adjustment	'	10,225
Ending Balance	1,613,203	554,719
Tungsten [Member]	'	'
Acquisition costs, continuing operations	'	'
Beginning Balance	'	194,150
Translation adjustment	'	4,313
Reclassified to discontinued operations	'	-198,463
Acquisition costs, discontinued operations	'	'
Beginning Balance	198,463	'
Disposal	-198,463	'
Reclassified to discontinued operations	'	198,463
Ending Balance	'	$198,463

MINERAL_INTERESTS_Details_Narr

MINERAL INTERESTS (Details Narrative) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Mineral Interests Details Narrative	'
Amount paid under option agreement with REE Mining	$130,000
Common stock shares issued under option agreement with REE Mining	1,000,000
Value of stock issued under option agreement with REE Mining	40,000
Wrote off investment related to Fairfield property	$4,910

RELATED_PARTY_TRANSACTIONS_Det

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details Narrative) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Related Party Transactions Details Narrative	'	'
Consulting fee	$85,000	$34,000
Accounts payable owed to related parties	$170,000	$10,000

CONVERTIBLE_DEBENTURE_Details_

CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURE (Details Narrative) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Convertible Debenture Details Narrative	'	'
Interest expense	$138,627	$197,692

PROMISSORY_NOTES_PAYABLE_Detai

PROMISSORY NOTES PAYABLE (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Promissory Notes Payable Details	'	'
Promissory note 1	'	$3,750,000
Promissory note 2	'	930,688
Promissory note 3	1,204,875	'
Promissory notes payable, gross	1,204,875	930,688
Less current portion	-1,204,875	-930,688
Promissory notes payable, net	'	'

PROMISSORY_NOTES_PAYABLE_Detai1

PROMISSORY NOTES PAYABLE (Details Narrative) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Promissory Notes Payable Details Narrative	'	'
Promissory Notes continuing operations loan financing	'	$3,000,000
Note payable	'	1,000,000
Note payable interest rate	'	7.00%
Notes payable maturity date	'	15-Aug-13
Accretion through interest expense	$69,313	$98,847

CAPITAL_STOCK_AND_ADDITIONAL_P2

CAPITAL STOCK AND ADDITIONAL PAID IN CAPITAL (Details) (CAD)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Capital Stock And Additional Paid In Capital Details	'	'
Number of Stock Options Outstanding, Beginning	13,546,250	11,848,750
Number of Stock Options Granted	2,100,000	3,885,000
Number of Stock Options Cancelled	-1,477,500	-2,187,500
Number of Stock Options Exercised	'	'
Number of Stock Options Outstanding, Ending	14,168,750	13,546,250
Number of Stock Options currently exercisable	14,021,750	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price of Stock Options Outstanding, Beginning	0.14	0.19
Weighted Average Exercise Price of Stock Options Granted	0.03	0.08
Weighted Average Exercise Price of Stock Options Cancelled	0.27	0.28
Weighted Average Exercise Price of Stock Options Exercised	'	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price of Stock Options Outstanding, Ending	0.12	0.14
Weighted Average Exercise Price of Stock Options currently exercisable	0.12	'
Number of Warrants Outstanding, Beginning	3,750,000	'
Number of Warrants Granted	'	3,750,000
Number of Warrants Cancelled	'	'
Number of Warrants Exercised	'	'
Number of Warrants Outstanding, Ending	3,750,000	3,750,000
Number of Warrants currently exercisable	3,750,000	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price of Warrants Outstanding, Beginning	0.2	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price of Warrants Granted	'	0.2
Weighted Average Exercise Price of Warrants Cancelled	'	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price of Warrants Exercised	'	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price of Warrantss Outstanding, Ending	0.2	0.2
Weighted Average Exercise Price of Warrants currently exercisable	0.2	'

CAPITAL_STOCK_AND_ADDITIONAL_P3

CAPITAL STOCK AND ADDITIONAL PAID IN CAPITAL (Details 1) (CAD)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Number of Options	14,168,750
Options 1 [Member]	'
Number of Options	537,500
Exercise Price	0.3
Expiry Date	23-Jan-14	[1]
Options 2 [Member]	'
Number of Options	50,000
Exercise Price	0.3
Expiry Date	26-Feb-14	[1]
Options 3 [Member]	'
Number of Options	1,020,000
Exercise Price	0.16
Expiry Date	16-Jun-14
Options 4 [Member]	'
Number of Options	225,000
Exercise Price	0.12
Expiry Date	27-Aug-14
Options 5 [Member]	'
Number of Options	200,000
Exercise Price	0.105
Expiry Date	16-Dec-14
Options 6 [Member]	'
Number of Options	601,250
Exercise Price	0.25
Expiry Date	4-Jan-15
Options 7 [Member]	'
Number of Options	500,000
Exercise Price	0.05
Expiry Date	9-May-15
Options 8 [Member]	'
Number of Options	4,800,000
Exercise Price	0.1
Expiry Date	5-Nov-15
Options 9 [Member]	'
Number of Options	250,000
Exercise Price	0.315
Expiry Date	4-May-16
Options 10 [Member]	'
Number of Options	500,000
Exercise Price	0.25
Expiry Date	16-May-16
Options 11 [Member]	'
Number of Options	300,000
Exercise Price	0.155
Expiry Date	15-Sep-16
Options 12 [Member]	'
Number of Options	2,335,000
Exercise Price	0.08
Expiry Date	24-Apr-17
Options 13 [Member]	'
Number of Options	1,550,000
Exercise Price	0.07
Expiry Date	8-Aug-17
Options 14 [Member]	'
Number of Options	300,000
Exercise Price	0.05
Expiry Date	18-Mar-18
Options 15 [Member]	'
Number of Options	1,000,000
Exercise Price	0.1
Expiry Date	9-May-18
[1]	Stock options expired unexercised subsequent to December 31, 2013.

CAPITAL_STOCK_AND_ADDITIONAL_P4

CAPITAL STOCK AND ADDITIONAL PAID IN CAPITAL (Details 2) (CAD)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Capital Stock And Additional Paid In Capital Details 2	'		'	'
Number of Warrants	3,750,000		3,750,000	'
Exercise Price	0.2		'	'
Expiry Date	15-Feb-14	[1]	'	'
[1]	Warrants expired unexercised subsequent to December 31, 2013

CAPITAL_STOCK_AND_ADDITIONAL_P5

CAPITAL STOCK AND ADDITIONAL PAID IN CAPITAL (Details 3)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Capital Stock And Additional Paid In Capital Details 3	'	'
Risk-free interest rate	0.62%	1.56%
Expected life	'5 years	'5 years
Volatility	144.60%	137.03%
Forfeiture rate	0.00%	0.00%
Dividend rate	0.00%	0.00%

CAPITAL_STOCK_AND_ADDITIONAL_P6

CAPITAL STOCK AND ADDITIONAL PAID IN CAPITAL (Details Narrative)	12 Months Ended				89 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013
	USD ($)	CAD	USD ($)	CAD	USD ($)
Capital Stock And Additional Paid In Capital Details Narrative	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	$74,609	'	$331,800	'	$5,414,985
Stock options issued	2,100,000	2,100,000	3,885,000	3,885,000	'
Weighted average fair value of the options granted	'	0.03	'	0.08	'
Common stock issued	'	'	1,000,000	1,000,000	'
Value of common stock	'	'	$40,205	'	'

TREASURY_STOCK_Details

TREASURY STOCK (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Treasury Stock Details	'	'
Treasury shares, Number	1,033,333	1,033,333
Treasury shares, Amount	$1,264,194	$1,264,194

SEGMENTED_INFORMATION_Details

SEGMENTED INFORMATION (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Property, plant and equipment	$10,278	$30,193,679
Mineral interests	1,613,203	753,182
Long-Lived Assets	1,623,481	30,946,861
Norway [Member]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment	'	'
Mineral interests	203,181	253,181
Long-Lived Assets	203,181	253,181
Australia [Member]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment	'	'
Mineral interests	1,410,022	301,538
Long-Lived Assets	1,410,002	301,538
United States [Member]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment	10,278	30,193,679
Mineral interests	'	198,463
Long-Lived Assets	$10,278	$30,392,142

DEFERRED_INCOME_TAX_Details

DEFERRED INCOME TAX (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		89 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred Income Tax Details	'	'	'
Loss before income taxes	($1,844,455)	($3,309,777)	($64,746,267)
Expected income tax (recovery)	-475,000	-827,000	'
Change in statutory, foreign tax, foreign exchange rates and other	-142,000	-1,000	'
Permanent difference	22,000	105,000	'
Share issue costs	'	-5,000	'
Sale of subsidiary	-599,000	'	'
Adjustment to prior years provision versus statutory tax returns and	82,000	'	'
Change in unrecognized deductible temporary differences	1,112,000	728,000	'
Total Income tax expense (recovery)	'	'	($6,020,527)

DEFERRED_INCOME_TAX_Details_1

DEFERRED INCOME TAX (Details 1) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities)	'	'
Debt with accretion	'	($52,000)
Non-capital losses	'	52,000
Net deferred tax liability	'	'

DEFERRED_INCOME_TAX_Details_2

DEFERRED INCOME TAX (Details 2) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities)	'	'
Exploration and evaluation assets	$885,000	$797,000
Property and equipment	78,000	79,000
Share issue costs	37,000	50,000
Marketable securities	19,000	18,000
Allowable capital losses	1,945,000	1,381,000
Non-capital losses available for future periods	3,113,000	2,640,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross	6,077,000	4,965,000
Unrecognized deferred tax assets	-6,077,000	-4,965,000
Net deferred tax assets	'	'

DEFERRED_INCOME_TAX_Details_3

DEFERRED INCOME TAX (Details 3) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Exploration And Evaluation Assets	'	'
Temporary differences	$3,404,000	$3,187,000
Expiry Date Range	'No expiry date	'No expiry date
Property And Equipment	'	'
Temporary differences	300,000	317,000
Expiry Date Range	'No expiry date	'No expiry date
Share Issue Costs	'	'
Temporary differences	140,000	201,000
Expiry Date Range	'2034 to 2037	'2033 to 2036
Marketable Securities	'	'
Temporary differences	145,000	145,000
Expiry Date Range	'No expiry date	'No expiry date
Allowable Capital Losses	'	'
Temporary differences	7,482,000	5,523,000
Expiry Date Range	'No expiry date	'No expiry date
Non-Capital Losses	'	'
Temporary differences	$11,973,000	$10,559,000
Expiry Date Range	'2014 to 2033	'2016 to 2032

SUPPLEMENTAL_DISCLOSURE_WITH_R2

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE WITH RESPECT TO CASH FLOWS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Supplemental Disclosure With Respect To Cash Flows Details	'	'
Cash paid during the nine months for interest	$355,771	$310,957
Cash paid during the nine months for income taxes	'	'

SUPPLEMENTAL_DISCLOSURE_WITH_R3

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE WITH RESPECT TO CASH FLOWS (Details Narrative) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013
Supplemental Disclosure With Respect To Cash Flows Details Narrative	'	'
Promissory notes payable	'	$3,750,000
Property, plant and equipment	'	3,750,000
Shares granted	750,000	'
Purchase warrants value	58,305	'
Common stock issued	1,000,000	'
Value of common stock	$40,205	'