Applied Minerals (AMNL) 10-Q 10 Nov 14 2014 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Nov. 01, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'Applied Minerals, Inc.	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	95,030,371
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000008328	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
ASSETS	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$906,480	$8,685,552
Accounts receivable, net of $0 allowance	55,163	5,756
Deposits and prepaid expenses	64,491	423,472
Total Current Assets	1,026,134	9,114,780
Land and mining property	1,109,938	1,109,938
Property and Equipment, net of depreciation	6,639,521	4,921,611
Total Property and Equipment, net	7,749,459	6,031,549
Deposits	268,895	68,958
Total Other Assets	268,895	68,958
TOTAL ASSETS	9,044,488	15,215,287
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	2,101,773	1,580,146
Stock award payable	'	110,000
Current portion of notes payable	97,470	311,165
Total Current Liabilities	2,199,243	2,001,311
Long-term portion of notes payable	21,490	40,826
Total Long-Term Liabilities	10,287,594	11,727,409
Total Liabilities	12,486,837	13,728,720
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 11)	'	'
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, noncumulative, nonvoting, nonconvertible, none issued or outstanding	'	'
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 120,000,000 shares authorized, 95,001,899 and 94,646,013 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	95,002	94,646
Additional paid-in capital	64,254,300	63,213,893
Accumulated deficit prior to the exploration stage	-20,009,496	-20,009,496
Accumulated deficit during the exploration stage	-47,782,155	-41,812,476
PIK notes payable, net of $1,975,346 and $2,020,750 debt discount, respectively	9,600,904	8,486,583
Total Stockholders’ Equity(Deficiency)	-3,442,349	1,486,567
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	9,044,488	15,215,287
Warrant Derivative Liability [Member]	'	'
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	'	'
Derivative liabilities	136,000	950,000
PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member]	'	'
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	'	'
Derivative liabilities	$529,200	$2,250,000

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounts receivable, net of allowance (in Dollars)	$0	$0
Debt Discount (in Dollars)	$1,975,346	$2,020,750
Preferred stock,par value (in Dollars per share)	$0.00	$0.00
Preferred stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock,shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value (in Dollars per share)	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock,shares authorized	120,000,000	120,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	95,001,899	94,646,013
Common stock,shares outstanding	95,001,899	94,646,013

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
REVENUES	$55,681	$6,773	$114,688	$44,737
OPERATING EXPENSES:	'	'	'	'
Production costs	17,455	579	42,771	18,986
Exploration costs	1,174,208	1,175,430	3,628,943	3,418,696
General and administrative	1,082,550	2,002,890	3,680,285	5,978,976
Depreciation expense	170,759	78,864	416,338	236,552
Total Operating Expenses	2,444,972	3,257,763	7,768,337	9,653,210
Operating Loss	-2,389,291	-3,250,990	-7,653,649	-9,608,473
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):	'	'	'	'
Interest expense, net, including amortization of deferred financing cost and debt discount	-314,268	-212,830	-918,631	-226,454
Gain on revaluation of derivatives	-114,000	200,000	814,000	850,000
Other income (expense)	996	-279	-86,337	2,052
Gain on revaluation of stock awards	'	10,000	110,000	45,000
Total Other Income (Expense)	-187,459	-618,109	1,683,970	55,598
Net loss	-2,576,750	-3,869,099	-5,969,679	-9,552,875
Net Loss Per Share (Basic and Diluted) (in Dollars per share)	($0.03)	($0.04)	($0.06)	($0.10)
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (Basic and Diluted) (in Shares)	94,985,716	94,508,983	94,847,462	94,205,611
Warrant Derivative Liability [Member]	'	'	'	'
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):	'	'	'	'
Gain on revaluation of derivatives	114,000	200,000	814,000	850,000
PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member]	'	'	'	'
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):	'	'	'	'
Gain on revaluation of derivatives	$11,813	($615,000)	$1,764,938	($615,000)

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Deficiency) (Unaudited) (USD $)	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Accumulated Deficit Prior to Exploration Stage [Member]	Accumulated Deficit During Exploration Stage [Member]	Total
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$94,646	$63,213,893	($20,009,496)	($41,812,476)	$1,486,567
Balance (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	94,646,013	'	'	'	94,646,013
Shares issued for directors fees and other services	356	286,024	'	'	286,380
Shares issued for directors fees and other services (in Shares)	355,886	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense for consultants and directors	'	754,383	'	'	754,383
Net Loss	'	'	'	-5,969,679	-5,969,679
Balance at Sep. 30, 2014	$95,002	$64,254,300	($20,009,496)	($47,782,155)	($3,442,349)
Balance (in Shares) at Sep. 30, 2014	95,001,899	'	'	'	95,001,899

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:	'	'
Net loss	($5,969,679)	($9,552,875)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operations	'	'
Depreciation	416,338	236,552
Amortization of discount – PIK Notes	82,209	34,250
Issuance of PIK Notes in payment of interest	1,076,250	'
Stock issued for director fees and other services	286,380	194,125
Stock-based compensation expense for consultants and directors	754,383	3,478,404
Gain on revaluation of stock warrant derivative	-814,000	-850,000
(Gain) loss on revaluation of PIK Note derivative	-1,764,938	615,000
Gain on revaluation of stock awards	-110,000	-45,000
Change in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'
Accounts receivable	-49,407	961
Deposits and prepaids	168,877	166,077
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	-233,231	-515,958
Net cash used in operating activities	-6,156,818	-6,238,464
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment	-784,716	-6,256
Construction-in-progress	-513,278	-1,432,420
Net cash used in investing activities	-1,297,994	-1,438,676
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:	'	'
Payments on notes payable	-324,260	-335,652
Proceeds from PIK notes payable	'	10,500,000
Proceeds from sale of common stock	'	5,560,000
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-324,260	15,724,348
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	-7,779,072	8,047,208
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	8,685,552	3,356,103
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	906,480	11,403,311
Cash Paid For:	'	'
Interest	7,815	18,381
Income Taxes	1,403	3,841
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:	'	'
Reclassification of construction in progress to buildings	2,405,648	'
Reclassification of construction in progress to milling equipment	1,857,727	'
Reclassification of construction in progress to lab equipment	96,077	'
Reclassification from buildings to milling equipment	319,328	'
Prepaid insurance financed with note payable	'	25,005
Note payable for lab equipment	91,229	'
Additional large mine deposit in accounts payable	9,833	'
Reclassification of large mine deposit from short term to long term asset	$199,936	'

Note_1_Basis_of_Presentation

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 1– BASIS OF PRESENTATION
	In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited, condensed, consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position of Applied Minerals, Inc. ("Applied Minerals" or "the Company" or "we") and its results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. Such financial statements have been condensed in accordance with the applicable regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and, therefore, do not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013, included in the Company's Annual Report filed on Form 10-K for such year. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire year. The condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared using accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). These principles require us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Note_2_Organization_and_Descri

Note 2 - Organization and Description of Business	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]	'
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 2 – ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
	Applied Minerals, Inc. (the “Company”) is the owner of the Dragon Mine located in the Tintic Mining District of the State of Utah from where it produces halloysite clay and iron oxide. The Company is currently in various phases of commercial scale trials with several organizations in various markets with respect to uses of its products.
	Applied Minerals is a publicly traded company incorporated in the state of Delaware. The common stock trades on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol AMNL.

Note_3_Liquidity

Note 3 - Liquidity	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Liquidity [Abstract]	'
Liquidity [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 3 – LIQUIDITY
	The Company has a history of recurring losses from operations and use of cash in operating activities as it is still an exploration stage company. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company's net loss was $5,969,679 and cash used in operating activities was $6,156,818. As the Company continues its commercialization efforts of halloysite clay and iron oxide, it may require additional financing to fund its current operations as it has done in the past. ln November 2014, the Company raised $12.50 million in capital financing through the issuance of PIK Notes. (See Note 12 Subsequent Event). During 2013, the Company raised gross proceeds of $16,060,000 pursuant to the sale of common stock and issuance of convertible PIK Notes.
	Besides continuing its strategic business plan on generating revenue, the Company intends to explore various strategic alternatives, including the sale of equity, debt or the disposal of certain non-core assets to raise additional capital. Management can also take steps to reduce the Company's future operating expenses as needed.

Note_4_Summary_of_Significant_

Note 4 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 4– SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Exploration-Stage Company
	Effective January 1, 2009, due to the shutdown of our contract mining business, we were, and still are, classified as an exploration company as the existence of proven or probable reserves has not been demonstrated and no significant revenue has been earned from the mine. Under the SEC’s Industry Guide 7, a mining company is considered an exploration stage company until it has declared mineral reserves determined in accordance with the guide and staff interpretations thereof.
	Principles of Consolidation
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Applied Minerals, Inc. and its inactive subsidiary, which holds 100 acres of timber and mineral property in northern Idaho.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. In these condensed consolidated financial statements, the warrant and PIK note derivative liability, stock compensation and impairment of long-lived assets involve extensive reliance on management’s estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Cash and cash equivalents include all highly liquid investments with a term of three months or less. The Company minimizes its credit risk by investing its cash and cash equivalents, which sometimes exceeds FDIC limits, with major financial institutions located in the United States with a high credit rating.
	Receivables
	Trade receivables are reported at outstanding principal amounts, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Management evaluates the collectability of receivable account balances to determine the allowance, if any. Management considers the other party’s credit risk and financial condition, as well as current and projected economic and market conditions, in determining the amount of the allowance. Receivable balances are written off when management determines that the balance is uncollectable.
	Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation and amortization is computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, or the life of the lease, whichever is shorter, as follows:
			Estimated Useful Life (years)
	Building and Building Improvements		20 – 40
	Mining equipment		2 – 7
	Office and shop furniture and equipment		3 – 7
	Vehicles		5
	Depreciation expense for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 totaled $170,759 and $78,864, respectively. Depreciation expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 totaled $416,338 and $236,552, respectively. The Company currently does not capitalize any amounts related to proven or probable reserves and therefore does not have any depletion expense.
	Fair Value
	ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures, defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. This topic also establishes a fair value hierarchy, which requires classification based on observable and unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The fair value hierarchy distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and an entity’s own assumptions (unobservable inputs). The hierarchy consists of three levels:
	Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities
	Level 2 - observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities
	Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs
	Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized as follows:
		Fair value measurement using inputs						Carrying amount
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		30-Sep-14		31-Dec-13
	Financial instruments:
	Warrant derivative			$	136,000			$	136,000	$	950,000
	PIK Note derivative			$	529,200			$	529,200	$	2,250,000
	The recorded value of certain financial assets and liabilities, which consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, other current assets, and accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate their fair value at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 based upon the short-term nature of the assets and liabilities. Based on borrowing rates currently available to the Company for loans with similar terms, the carrying value of notes payable approximate fair value. Estimated fair value of the PIK Notes Payable approximates $7,640,000 at September 30, 2014. For the Company's warrant and PIK note derivative liabilities, fair value was estimated using a Monte Carlo Model using the following assumptions:
	Warrant derivative liability		Fair Value Measurements
			Using Inputs
			30-Sep-14			31-Dec-13
	Market price and estimated fair value of stock		$	0.72		$	1.1
	Exercise price		$	1.93		$	1.93
	Term (years)			2.25			3
	Dividend yield			--			--
	Expected volatility *			51.5	%		76.9	%
	Risk-free interest rate			0.68	%		0.78	%
	PIK Note derivative liability		Fair Value Measurements
			Using Inputs
			30-Sep-14			31-Dec-13
	Market price and estimated fair value of stock		$	0.72		$	1.1
	Exercise price		$	1.4		$	1.4
	Term (years)			8.92			9.58
	Dividend yield			--			--
	Expected volatility *			60.2	%		76.9	%
	Risk-free interest rate			2.42	%		2.96	%
	* During the first quarter of 2014, the Company revised its assumption for expected volatility by switching from a peer-group average volatility to the Company’s three-year historical volatility in measuring the value of the derivative liabilities mentioned above. Prior to 2011, the occurrence of certain corporate events would not have made the historical volatility calculations meaningful or accurate if included. This reduction in volatility led to a reduced valuation for both the Warrant and PIK Note derivative liabilities of approximately $118,500 and $126,000, respectively. The remaining decrease in the valuation is attributable to the decline in stock price.
	Impairment of Long-lived Assets
	The Company periodically reviews the carrying amounts of long-lived assets to determine whether current events or circumstances warrant adjustment to such carrying amounts. Long-lived assets are tested for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying amount may not be recoverable. When such events occur, the Company compares the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset to its carrying amount.
	If this comparison indicates impairment, the amount of the impairment is typically calculated using discounted expected future cash flows where observable fair values are not readily determinable. Considerable management judgment is necessary to estimate the fair value of assets. Assets to be disposed of are carried at the lower of their financial statement carrying amount or fair value, less cost to sell.
	Revenue Recognition
	Revenue includes sales of halloysite clay and, commencing in June 2013, iron oxide, and is recognized when title passes to the buyer and when collectability is reasonably assured. Title passes to the buyer based on terms of the sales contract. Product pricing is determined based on related contractual arrangements with the Company’s customers.
	Mining Exploration and Development Costs
	Land and mining property are carried at cost. The Company expenses prospecting and mining exploration costs. At the point when a property is determined to have proven and probable reserves, subsequent development costs will be capitalized and will be charged to operations using the units-of-production method over proven and probable reserves. Upon abandonment or sale of a mineral property, all capitalized costs relating to the specific property are written off in the period abandoned or sold and a gain or loss is recognized.
	Income taxes
	The Company uses an asset and liability approach which results in the recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences or benefits of temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of assets and liabilities, as well as operating loss and tax credit carry forwards, using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of its deferred tax assets will not be realized. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. A valuation allowance has been provided for the portion of the Company’s net deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that they will not be realized.
	The Company is subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax of certain state jurisdictions. Federal income tax returns subsequent to 2009 are subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions. The Company’s practice is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.
	The Company follows the provision of ASC Topic 740-10, “Income Taxes”, relating to recognition thresholds and measurement attributes for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken, or expected to be taken, in a tax return. It also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods and requires increased disclosures. This guidance provides that the tax effects from an uncertain tax position can be recognized in our financial statements, only if the position is more likely than not of being sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. As of September 30, 2014, no amounts are included in the financial statements for unrecognized tax benefits.
	Stock Options and Warrants
	The Company follows ASC 718 (Stock Compensation) and 505-50 (Equity-Based Payments to Non-employees), which provide guidance in accounting for share-based awards exchanged for services rendered and requires companies to expense the estimated fair value of these awards over the requisite service period.
Per share data
Loss per share for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, is calculated based on 94,985,716 and 94,508,983 weighted average outstanding shares of common stock. Loss per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 respectively, is calculated based on 94,847,462 and 94,205,611 weighted average outstanding shares of common stock.
At September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, the Company has outstanding options and warrants to purchase 23,258,046 and 22,083,046 shares of Company common stock, and at September 30, 2014 had notes payable which were convertible into 7,500,000 shares of Company common stock, none of which were included in the diluted computation as their effect would be anti-dilutive.
Environmental Matters
Expenditures for ongoing compliance with environmental regulations that relate to current operations are expensed or capitalized as appropriate.  Expenditures resulting from the remediation of existing conditions caused by past operations that do not contribute to future revenue generations are expensed.  Liabilities are recognized when environmental assessments indicate that remediation efforts are probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated.
Estimates of such liabilities are based upon currently available facts, existing technology and presently enacted laws and regulations taking into consideration the likely effects of inflation and other societal and economic factors, and include estimates of associated legal costs.  These amounts also reflect prior experience in remediating contaminated sites, other companies’ clean-up experience and data released by The Environmental Protection Agency or other organizations.  Such estimates are by their nature imprecise and can be expected to be revised over time because of changes in government regulations, operations, technology and inflation.  Recoveries are evaluated separately from the liability and, when recovery is assured, the Company records and reports an asset separately from the associated liability.
Based upon management’s current assessment of its environmental responsibilities, the Company cannot reasonably estimate any reclamation or remediation liability that may occur in the future, if any.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
ln August 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-15, "Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern" ("ASU 2014-15"). ASU 2014-15 is intended to define management's responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. Specifically, ASU 2014-15 provides a definition of the term substantial doubt and requires an assessment for a period of one year after the date that the financial statements are issued (or available to be issued). lt also requires certain disclosures when substantial doubt is alleviated as a result of consideration of management's plans and requires an express statement and other disclosures when substantial doubt is not alleviated. The new standard will be effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2014-14 on our financial statement disclosures.
On June 19, 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-12, Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period, which clarifies that entities should treat performance targets tha can be met after the requisite service period of a share-based payment award as performance conditions that affect vesting. Under the ASU, an entity would not record compensation expense related to an award for which transfer to the employee is contingent on the entity's satisfaction of a performance target until it becomes probable that the performance target will be met. The adoption of this ASU will be required, either on a retrospective basis or prospective basis, beginning with our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ending March 31, 2016. The adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In June 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) ASU 2014-10 Development Stage Entities. The amendments in ASU 2014-10 remove the definition of a development stage entity from Topic 915 Development Stage Entities, thereby removing the distinction between development stage entities and other reporting entities from US GAAP. In addition, the amendments eliminate the requirements for development stage entities to (1) present inception-to-date information in the statements of operations, cash flows, and shareholder’s equity, (2) label the financial statements as those of a development stage entity, (3) disclose a description of the development stage activities in which the entity is engaged, and (4) disclose in the first year in which the entity is no longer a development stage entity that in prior years it had been in the development stage. The amendments also clarify that the guidance in Topic 275, Risks and Uncertainties, is applicable to entities that have not commenced planned principal operations. ASU 2014-10 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014, and interim periods therein. The Company could early adopt ASU 2014-10 for any annual reporting period or interim period for which the entity’s financial statements have not yet been issued. The Company elected to adopt this ASU effective with Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 and its adoption resulted in the removal of inception-to-date information in the Company’s statements of operations and cash flows.
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09 Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The amendments in ASU 2014-09 affects any entity that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards (e.g., insurance contracts or lease contracts). This ASU will supersede the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605 Revenue Recognition, and most industry-specific guidance, and creates a Topic 606 Revenue from Contracts with Customers.
The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve that core principle, an entity should apply the following steps:
Step 1: Identify the contract(s) with a customer.
Step 2: Identify the performance obligations in the contract.
Step 3: Determine the transaction price.
Step 4: Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract.
Step 5: Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation.
ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. Early application is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating these new requirements to determine the method of implementation and any resulting estimated effects on the financial statements.

Note_5_Stock_Award_Payable

Note 5 - Stock Award Payable	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 5 - STOCK AWARD PAYABLE
	The stock award payable amount of $110,000 at December 31, 2013 relates to 100,000 shares issuable, but not issued, under a 2007 employment agreement. The Company recorded the stock grant as a liability and revalued the liability based on the quoted price of the Company's stock at the end of each period. During the second quarter of 2014, the Company received a release in writing from the former employee absolving the Company of the stock award payable and accordingly reversed the $72,000 balance of the liability into Other Income.

Note_6_Income_Tax

Note 6 - Income Tax	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 6 - INCOME TAX
	Income tax provisions or benefits for interim periods are computed based on the Company's estimated annual effective tax rate. Based on the Company's historical losses and its expectation of the continuation of losses for the foreseeable future, the Company has determined that it is more likely than not that deferred tax assets will not be realized and, accordingly, has provided a full valuation allowance as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Note_7_Notes_Payable

Note 7 - Notes Payable	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 7 - NOTES PAYABLE
	Notes payable at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 consist of the following:
			September 30,			December 31,
			2014			2013
			(unaudited)
	Note payable for mining equipment, payable $5,556 monthly, including interest (a)		$	10,292		$	42,927
	Note payable for mining equipment, payable $950 monthly, including interest (b)			16,466			23,302
	Note payable for mining equipment, payable $6,060 monthly, including interest (c)			23,966			76,313
	Note payable for mine site vehicle, payable $628 monthly, including interest (d)			22,621			28,276
	Note payable for mining equipment, payable $5,000 monthly, including interest (e)			--			9,932
	Note payable for mining equipment, payable $2,250 monthly, including interest (f)			--			8,898
	Note payable to an insurance company, payable $19,139 monthly, including interest (g)			--			132,576
	Note payable to an insurance company, payable $4,297monthly, including interest (h)			--			29,767
	Note payable for lab equipment, payable $9,123 monthly (i)			45,615			--
				118,960			351,991
	Less: Current Portion			(97,470	)		(311,165	)
	Notes Payable, Long-Term Portion		$	21,490		$	40,826
		(a)	On July 7, 2011, the Company purchased mining equipment for $198,838 by issuing a note with an implicit interest rate of 9.34%. The note is collateralized by the mining equipment with payments of $5,556 for 36 months, which started on August 15, 2011
		(b)	On April 17, 2012, the Company purchased mining equipment for $40,565 by issuing a note with an effective interest rate of 11.279%. The note is collateralized by the mining equipment with payments of $950 for 48 months, which started on May 1, 2012
		(c)	On July 23, 2012, the Company purchased mining equipment for $169,500 by issuing a note with an interest rate of 5.5%. The note is collateralized by the mining equipment with payments of $6,060 for 30 months, which started on August 25, 2012
		(d)	On September 20, 2012, the Company purchased a vehicle for the mine site for $37,701 by issuing a note with an interest rate of 0%. The note is collateralized by the vehicle with payments of $628 for 60 months, which started on October 20, 2012
		(e)	On November 16, 2012, the Company purchased a piece of mining equipment that had been leased for $67,960 by issuing a note with an effective interest rate of 5.5%. The note is collateralized by the mining equipment and requires payments of $3,518 for three months and then $5,000 for twelve months
		(f)	On November 16, 2012, the Company purchased a piece of mining equipment that had been leased for $33,748 by issuing a note with an effective interest rate of 5.5%. The note is collateralized by the mining equipment and requires payments of $1,632 for five months and then $2,250 for twelve months
		(g)	The Company signed a note payable with an insurance company dated October 17, 2012 for directors' and officers' insurance, due in monthly installments, including interest at 3.15%. The note matured in September 2013 and was repaid.
		(h)	The Company signed a note payable with an insurance company dated October 17, 2012 for liability insurance, due in monthly installments, including interest at 4.732%. The note matured in July 2013 and was repaid.
		(i)	On April 16, 2014, the Company purchased laboratory equipment for $109,493 by depositing $18,424 and issuing a non-interest bearing note. The note is collateralized by the lab equipment with payments of $9,122 for ten months.
	The following is a schedule of the principal maturities on these notes as of September 30, 2014:
	October 2014 – September 2015		$	97,470
	October 2015 – September 2016			13,950
	October 2016 – September 2017			7,540
	Total Notes Payable		$	118,960
	During the three and nine months ending September 30, 2014, the Company's interest payments totaled $1,694 and $7,815, respectively.

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Note 8 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Convertible Debt [Abstract]	'
Convertible Debt [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 8 – CONVERTIBLE DEBT (PIK NOTES)
	In August 2013, the Company received $10,500,000 of financing through the private placement of 10% mandatory convertible Notes due 2023 ("Notes"). The principal amount of the Notes is due on maturity.  The Company can elect to pay semi-annual interest on the Notes with additional PIK Notes containing the same terms as the Notes, except interest will accrue from issuance of such notes. The Company can also elect to pay interest in cash. In February 2014 and August 2014, the Company issued $525,000 and $551,250, respectively, in additional PIK Notes to the holders to pay the semi-annual interest.
	The Notes convert into the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $1.40 per share, which is subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments.   As of issuance, the Notes are convertible into 7,500,000 shares of the common stock. The holders may convert the Notes at any time.  The Notes are mandatorily convertible after one year when the weighted average trading price of a share of the common stock for the preceding ten trading days is in excess of the conversion price.  The Notes contain customary representations and warranties and several covenants. The proceeds are being used for general corporate purposes. No broker was used and no commission was paid in connection with the sale of the Notes.
	These Notes were not issued with the intent of effectively hedging any future cash flow, fair value of any asset, liability or any net investment in a foreign operation. In addition to the customary anti-dilution provisions the notes contain a down-round provision whereby the conversion price would be adjusted downward in the event that additional shares of the Company’s common stock or securities exercisable, convertible or exchangeable for the Company’s common stock were issued for cash consideration (e.g. a capital raise) at a price less than the conversion price. Therefore, the estimated fair value of the conversion feature of $2,055,000 (based on observable inputs) was bifurcated from the Notes and accounted for as a separate derivative liability, which resulted in a corresponding amount of debt discount on the Notes. The debt discount is being amortized using the effective interest method over the 10-year term of the Notes as Interest Expense, while the PIK Note Derivative is carried at fair value (using a Monte Carlo model) until the Notes are converted or otherwise extinguished. Any changes in fair value are recognized in earnings.
	At September 30, 2014, the fair value of the PIK Note Derivative was estimated to be $529,200, which includes the value of the additional PIK Notes issued in February and August 2014, as mentioned above. Total gain from the revaluation of the original PIK Notes was $1,764,938 for the nine months ending September 30, 2014. In addition, during such period, the Company amortized $82,209 of debt discount relating to the August 2013 PIK Notes Payable, increasing the PIK Notes Payable carrying value to $9,600,904 as of September 30, 2014.

Note_9_Stockholders_Equity

Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 9 - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
	During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company issued a total of 355,886 shares of common stock valued at $286,380 to directors and consultants as payments of fees.

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Note 10 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Options And Warrants To Purchase Common Stock [Abstract]	'
Options And Warrants To Purchase Common Stock [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 10 - OPTIONS AND WARRANTS TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK
	Derivative Instruments - Warrants
	The Company issued 5,000,000 warrants (“Samlyn warrants”) in connection with the December 22, 2011 private placement of 10,000,000 shares of common stock. The strike price of these warrants was $2.00 per share at the date of grant. These warrants were not issued with the intent of effectively hedging any future cash flow, fair value of any asset, liability or any net investment in a foreign operation. In addition to the customary antidilution provisions the notes contain a down-round provision whereby the exercise price would be adjusted downward in the event that additional shares of the Company's common stock or securities exercisable, convertible or exchangeable for the Company's common stock were issued at a price less than the exercise price. Therefore, the fair value of these warrants (based on observable inputs) was recorded as a liability in the balance sheet until they are exercised or expire or are otherwise extinguished. During the first quarter of 2013, the Company issued 3,756,757 shares of its common stock for gross proceeds of $5,560,000, which triggered a down-round adjustment of $0.03 from $2.00 to $1.97 in the strike price of the Samlyn warrants at that time. As discussed in Note 8, during August 2013, the Company issued $10,500,000 of 10% mandatorily convertible PIK Notes due 2023 ("Notes") in a private placement, which triggered a down-round adjustment of $0.04 from $1.97 to $1.93 in the strike price of the Samlyn warrants.
	During the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company recognized $114,000 and $200,000 of income, respectively, of Other Income (Expense) resulting from the changes in the fair value of the warrant liability. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company recognized $814,000 and $850,000 of income resulting from the decrease in the fair value of the warrant liability. As described in Note 4, this reduction mainly resulted from a lower stock price and a change in the volatility utilized by the Company.
	Outstanding Stock Warrants
	A summary of the status of the warrants outstanding and exercisable at September 30, 2014 is presented below:
	Exercise Price		Number Outstanding				Weighted Average Contractual Life
	$0.75			139,340				1
	$0.78			213,402				1.34
	$0.80			124,481				1.25
	$1.00			212,000				0.91
	$1.15			461,340				6.58
	$1.93			5,000,000				2.23
	$2.00			54,367				1.84
	$1.75			6,204,930				2.43
	No warrants have been issued since 2011 and no warrants vested in 2013 or 2014; accordingly, no compensation expense has been recorded during 2013 and 2014. The intrinsic value of the outstanding warrants at September 30, 2014 was $0 as the exercise prices exceeded the market price of the Company's common stock at September 30, 2014.
	Excluding the 5,000,000 warrants with the down round provisions discussed above, the fair value of each of the Company’s stock warrant awards is estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model that uses the assumptions noted in the table below.
	Outstanding Stock Options
	On November 20, 2012, the shareholders of the Company approved the adoption of the Applied Minerals, Inc. 2012 Long-Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”) and the Short-Term Incentive Plan (“STIP”) and the performance criteria used in setting performance goals for awards intended to be performance-based. Under the LTIP, 8,900,000 shares are authorized for issuance. The STIP does not refer to a particular number of shares under the LTIP, but would use the shares authorized in the LTIP for issuance under the STIP. The CEO, the CFO, named executive officers, and directors, among others, are eligible to participate in the LTIP and STIP. Prior to the adoption of the LTIP and STIP, stock options were granted under individual arrangements between the Company and the grantees, and approved by the Board of Directors.
	The fair value of each of the Company's stock option awards is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes Option-Pricing Model that uses the assumptions noted in the table below. Expected volatility is based on an average of historical volatility of the Company's common stock. The risk-free interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the stock option award is based on the yield curve of a zero-coupon U.S. Treasury Bond on the date the award is granted with a term equal to the expected term of the award.
	The significant assumptions relating to the valuation of the Company's options issued for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
			2014				2013
	Dividend Yield			0%				0%
	Expected Life (years)			6-May				10-May
	Expected Volatility			55.70%				63.47-83%
	Risk Free Interest Rate			1.71-1.90%				0.88-2.57%
	A summary of the status and changes of the options granted under stock option plans and other agreements for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 is as follows:
							Weighted
							Average
							Exercise
			Shares				Price
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013			15,878,116			$	1.03
	Issued			1,175,000				0.84
	Exercised			--				--
	Forfeited			--				--
	Outstanding at September 30, 2014			17,053,116			$	1.02
	During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company granted 1,175,000 options to purchase the Company’s common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $0.84. Of the 1,175,000 options granted during 2014, 200,000 options vest quarterly starting on March 31, 2014 and ending on December 31, 2014; 375,000 options granted during the second quarter immediately vested on June 9, 2014; and 600,000 options granted on June 9, 2014 vest monthly over a three-year period.
	A summary of the status of the options outstanding at September 30, 2014 is presented below:
	Options Outstanding										Options Exercisable
					Weighted				Weighted				Weighted
					Average				Average				Average
	Number				Remaining				Exercise		Number		Exercise
	Outstanding				Contractual Life				Price		Exercisable		Price
		7,358,277				4.19			$	0.7		7,358,277	$	0.7
		3,405,134				6.94			$	0.83		3,355,134	$	0.83
		975,000				9.7			$	0.84		441,667	$	0.84
		60,000				1.75			$	1		60,000	$	1
		300,000				8.89			$	1.1		100,000	$	1.1
		300,000				8.74			$	1.15		108,333	$	1.15
		100,000				3.34			$	1.24		100,000	$	1.24
		115,000				6.49			$	1.35		115,000	$	1.35
		125,000				3.34			$	1.45		125,000	$	1.45
		330,000				7.2			$	1.55		271,667	$	1.55
		7,645				3.34			$	1.58		7,645	$	1.58
		3,077,060				8.15			$	1.66		3,077,060	$	1.66
		900,000				6.89			$	1.9		900,000	$	1.9
		17,053,116				6.13			$	1.02		16,019,783	$	1.02
	At September 30, 2014, the total compensation expense of $585,978 for unvested options is to be recognized over the next 1.95 years on a weighted average basis.
	Compensation expense of $168,315 and $754,383 has been recognized for vesting of options for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value of the outstanding options as September 30, 2014 was $110,374.

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Note 11 - Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 11 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	Commitments
	The following table summarizes our contractual obligations as of September 30, 2014 that require us to make future cash payments:
		Payment due by period
		Total		< 1 year		1 - 3 years		3 - 5 years		> 5 years
	Contractual Obligations:
	Rent obligations	$	189,261	$	151,187	$	38,074		--		--
	Total	$	189,261	$	151,187	$	38,074		--		--
	Contingencies
	The Company was named as the defendant in a lawsuit filed on April 18, 2014 in state District court in Salt Lake City, Utah.  The plaintiff is Tekko Enterprises, Inc., which was hired in 2012 as project manager for the construction of a processing plant at the Company’s Dragon Mine property and terminated in 2013 before the completion of the plant.  The complaint seeks damages of $346,000, unpaid amounts that the plaintiff claims it is entitled to under the project management agreement and two purchase orders.  The Company intends to vigorously defend against the claims and to counterclaim.
	In accordance with ASC Topic 450, when applicable, we record accruals for contingencies when it is probable that a liability will be incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. In addition to the matters described herein, we may become involved in or subject to, routine litigation, claims, disputes, proceedings and investigations in the ordinary course of business, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, cash flows or results of operations.

Note_12_Subsequent_Event

Note 12 - Subsequent Event	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 12 – SUBSEQUENT EVENT
	In November 2014, the Company announced that it received $12.5 million of financing through the private placement of $19.8 million principal amount of 10% Mandatorily Convertible PIK Notes due 2018 ("Notes"), with a company option to extend the maturity date to 2019. The Notes have a strike price of $0.92 per share, but may be adjusted from time to time based on the terms of the agreement. The common shares underlying the convertible notes are subject to a Registration Rights Agreement signed contemporaneously with the convertible notes.

Accounting_Policies_by_Policy_

Accounting Policies, by Policy (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Exploration Stage Company [Policy Text Block]	'
	Exploration-Stage Company
	Effective January 1, 2009, due to the shutdown of our contract mining business, we were, and still are, classified as an exploration company as the existence of proven or probable reserves has not been demonstrated and no significant revenue has been earned from the mine. Under the SEC’s Industry Guide 7, a mining company is considered an exploration stage company until it has declared mineral reserves determined in accordance with the guide and staff interpretations thereof.
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Principles of Consolidation
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Applied Minerals, Inc. and its inactive subsidiary, which holds 100 acres of timber and mineral property in northern Idaho.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. In these condensed consolidated financial statements, the warrant and PIK note derivative liability, stock compensation and impairment of long-lived assets involve extensive reliance on management’s estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Cash and cash equivalents include all highly liquid investments with a term of three months or less. The Company minimizes its credit risk by investing its cash and cash equivalents, which sometimes exceeds FDIC limits, with major financial institutions located in the United States with a high credit rating.
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Receivables
	Trade receivables are reported at outstanding principal amounts, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Management evaluates the collectability of receivable account balances to determine the allowance, if any. Management considers the other party’s credit risk and financial condition, as well as current and projected economic and market conditions, in determining the amount of the allowance. Receivable balances are written off when management determines that the balance is uncollectable.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation and amortization is computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, or the life of the lease, whichever is shorter, as follows:
			Estimated Useful Life (years)
	Building and Building Improvements		20 – 40
	Mining equipment		2 – 7
	Office and shop furniture and equipment		3 – 7
	Vehicles		5
	Depreciation expense for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 totaled $170,759 and $78,864, respectively. Depreciation expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 totaled $416,338 and $236,552, respectively. The Company currently does not capitalize any amounts related to proven or probable reserves and therefore does not have any depletion expense.
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Fair Value
	ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures, defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. This topic also establishes a fair value hierarchy, which requires classification based on observable and unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The fair value hierarchy distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and an entity’s own assumptions (unobservable inputs). The hierarchy consists of three levels:
	Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities
	Level 2 - observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities
	Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs
	Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized as follows:
		Fair value measurement using inputs						Carrying amount
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		30-Sep-14		31-Dec-13
	Financial instruments:
	Warrant derivative			$	136,000			$	136,000	$	950,000
	PIK Note derivative			$	529,200			$	529,200	$	2,250,000
	The recorded value of certain financial assets and liabilities, which consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, other current assets, and accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate their fair value at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 based upon the short-term nature of the assets and liabilities. Based on borrowing rates currently available to the Company for loans with similar terms, the carrying value of notes payable approximate fair value. Estimated fair value of the PIK Notes Payable approximates $7,640,000 at September 30, 2014. For the Company's warrant and PIK note derivative liabilities, fair value was estimated using a Monte Carlo Model using the following assumptions:
	Warrant derivative liability		Fair Value Measurements
			Using Inputs
			30-Sep-14			31-Dec-13
	Market price and estimated fair value of stock		$	0.72		$	1.1
	Exercise price		$	1.93		$	1.93
	Term (years)			2.25			3
	Dividend yield			--			--
	Expected volatility *			51.5	%		76.9	%
	Risk-free interest rate			0.68	%		0.78	%
	PIK Note derivative liability		Fair Value Measurements
			Using Inputs
			30-Sep-14			31-Dec-13
	Market price and estimated fair value of stock		$	0.72		$	1.1
	Exercise price		$	1.4		$	1.4
	Term (years)			8.92			9.58
	Dividend yield			--			--
	Expected volatility *			60.2	%		76.9	%
	Risk-free interest rate			2.42	%		2.96	%
	* During the first quarter of 2014, the Company revised its assumption for expected volatility by switching from a peer-group average volatility to the Company’s three-year historical volatility in measuring the value of the derivative liabilities mentioned above. Prior to 2011, the occurrence of certain corporate events would not have made the historical volatility calculations meaningful or accurate if included. This reduction in volatility led to a reduced valuation for both the Warrant and PIK Note derivative liabilities of approximately $118,500 and $126,000, respectively. The remaining decrease in the valuation is attributable to the decline in stock price.
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Impairment of Long-lived Assets
	The Company periodically reviews the carrying amounts of long-lived assets to determine whether current events or circumstances warrant adjustment to such carrying amounts. Long-lived assets are tested for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying amount may not be recoverable. When such events occur, the Company compares the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset to its carrying amount.
	If this comparison indicates impairment, the amount of the impairment is typically calculated using discounted expected future cash flows where observable fair values are not readily determinable. Considerable management judgment is necessary to estimate the fair value of assets. Assets to be disposed of are carried at the lower of their financial statement carrying amount or fair value, less cost to sell.
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Revenue Recognition
	Revenue includes sales of halloysite clay and, commencing in June 2013, iron oxide, and is recognized when title passes to the buyer and when collectability is reasonably assured. Title passes to the buyer based on terms of the sales contract. Product pricing is determined based on related contractual arrangements with the Company’s customers.
Exploitation Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Mining Exploration and Development Costs
	Land and mining property are carried at cost. The Company expenses prospecting and mining exploration costs. At the point when a property is determined to have proven and probable reserves, subsequent development costs will be capitalized and will be charged to operations using the units-of-production method over proven and probable reserves. Upon abandonment or sale of a mineral property, all capitalized costs relating to the specific property are written off in the period abandoned or sold and a gain or loss is recognized.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Income taxes
	The Company uses an asset and liability approach which results in the recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences or benefits of temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of assets and liabilities, as well as operating loss and tax credit carry forwards, using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of its deferred tax assets will not be realized. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. A valuation allowance has been provided for the portion of the Company’s net deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that they will not be realized.
	The Company is subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax of certain state jurisdictions. Federal income tax returns subsequent to 2009 are subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions. The Company’s practice is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.
	The Company follows the provision of ASC Topic 740-10, “Income Taxes”, relating to recognition thresholds and measurement attributes for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken, or expected to be taken, in a tax return. It also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods and requires increased disclosures. This guidance provides that the tax effects from an uncertain tax position can be recognized in our financial statements, only if the position is more likely than not of being sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. As of September 30, 2014, no amounts are included in the financial statements for unrecognized tax benefits.
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Stock Options and Warrants
	The Company follows ASC 718 (Stock Compensation) and 505-50 (Equity-Based Payments to Non-employees), which provide guidance in accounting for share-based awards exchanged for services rendered and requires companies to expense the estimated fair value of these awards over the requisite service period.
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Per share data
	Loss per share for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, is calculated based on 94,985,716 and 94,508,983 weighted average outstanding shares of common stock. Loss per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 respectively, is calculated based on 94,847,462 and 94,205,611 weighted average outstanding shares of common stock.
	At September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, the Company has outstanding options and warrants to purchase 23,258,046 and 22,083,046 shares of Company common stock, and at September 30, 2014 had notes payable which were convertible into 7,500,000 shares of Company common stock, none of which were included in the diluted computation as their effect would be anti-dilutive.
Environmental Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Environmental Matters
	Expenditures for ongoing compliance with environmental regulations that relate to current operations are expensed or capitalized as appropriate.  Expenditures resulting from the remediation of existing conditions caused by past operations that do not contribute to future revenue generations are expensed.  Liabilities are recognized when environmental assessments indicate that remediation efforts are probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated.
	Estimates of such liabilities are based upon currently available facts, existing technology and presently enacted laws and regulations taking into consideration the likely effects of inflation and other societal and economic factors, and include estimates of associated legal costs.  These amounts also reflect prior experience in remediating contaminated sites, other companies’ clean-up experience and data released by The Environmental Protection Agency or other organizations.  Such estimates are by their nature imprecise and can be expected to be revised over time because of changes in government regulations, operations, technology and inflation.  Recoveries are evaluated separately from the liability and, when recovery is assured, the Company records and reports an asset separately from the associated liability.
	Based upon management’s current assessment of its environmental responsibilities, the Company cannot reasonably estimate any reclamation or remediation liability that may occur in the future, if any.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	ln August 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-15, "Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern" ("ASU 2014-15"). ASU 2014-15 is intended to define management's responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. Specifically, ASU 2014-15 provides a definition of the term substantial doubt and requires an assessment for a period of one year after the date that the financial statements are issued (or available to be issued). lt also requires certain disclosures when substantial doubt is alleviated as a result of consideration of management's plans and requires an express statement and other disclosures when substantial doubt is not alleviated. The new standard will be effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2014-14 on our financial statement disclosures.
	On June 19, 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-12, Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period, which clarifies that entities should treat performance targets tha can be met after the requisite service period of a share-based payment award as performance conditions that affect vesting. Under the ASU, an entity would not record compensation expense related to an award for which transfer to the employee is contingent on the entity's satisfaction of a performance target until it becomes probable that the performance target will be met. The adoption of this ASU will be required, either on a retrospective basis or prospective basis, beginning with our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ending March 31, 2016. The adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
	In June 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) ASU 2014-10 Development Stage Entities. The amendments in ASU 2014-10 remove the definition of a development stage entity from Topic 915 Development Stage Entities, thereby removing the distinction between development stage entities and other reporting entities from US GAAP. In addition, the amendments eliminate the requirements for development stage entities to (1) present inception-to-date information in the statements of operations, cash flows, and shareholder’s equity, (2) label the financial statements as those of a development stage entity, (3) disclose a description of the development stage activities in which the entity is engaged, and (4) disclose in the first year in which the entity is no longer a development stage entity that in prior years it had been in the development stage. The amendments also clarify that the guidance in Topic 275, Risks and Uncertainties, is applicable to entities that have not commenced planned principal operations. ASU 2014-10 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014, and interim periods therein. The Company could early adopt ASU 2014-10 for any annual reporting period or interim period for which the entity’s financial statements have not yet been issued. The Company elected to adopt this ASU effective with Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 and its adoption resulted in the removal of inception-to-date information in the Company’s statements of operations and cash flows.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09 Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The amendments in ASU 2014-09 affects any entity that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards (e.g., insurance contracts or lease contracts). This ASU will supersede the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605 Revenue Recognition, and most industry-specific guidance, and creates a Topic 606 Revenue from Contracts with Customers.
	The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve that core principle, an entity should apply the following steps:
	Step 1: Identify the contract(s) with a customer.
	Step 2: Identify the performance obligations in the contract.
	Step 3: Determine the transaction price.
	Step 4: Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract.
	Step 5: Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation.
	ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. Early application is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating these new requirements to determine the method of implementation and any resulting estimated effects on the financial statements.

Note_4_Summary_of_Significant_1

Note 4 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	'
			Estimated Useful Life (years)
	Building and Building Improvements		20 – 40
	Mining equipment		2 – 7
	Office and shop furniture and equipment		3 – 7
	Vehicles		5
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	'
		Fair value measurement using inputs						Carrying amount
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		30-Sep-14		31-Dec-13
	Financial instruments:
	Warrant derivative			$	136,000			$	136,000	$	950,000
	PIK Note derivative			$	529,200			$	529,200	$	2,250,000
Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Table Text Block]	'
	Warrant derivative liability		Fair Value Measurements
			Using Inputs
			30-Sep-14			31-Dec-13
	Market price and estimated fair value of stock		$	0.72		$	1.1
	Exercise price		$	1.93		$	1.93
	Term (years)			2.25			3
	Dividend yield			--			--
	Expected volatility *			51.5	%		76.9	%
	Risk-free interest rate			0.68	%		0.78	%
	PIK Note derivative liability		Fair Value Measurements
			Using Inputs
			30-Sep-14			31-Dec-13
	Market price and estimated fair value of stock		$	0.72		$	1.1
	Exercise price		$	1.4		$	1.4
	Term (years)			8.92			9.58
	Dividend yield			--			--
	Expected volatility *			60.2	%		76.9	%
	Risk-free interest rate			2.42	%		2.96	%

Note_7_Notes_Payable_Tables

Note 7 - Notes Payable (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]	'
		September 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
		(unaudited)
	Note payable for mining equipment, payable $5,556 monthly, including interest (a)	$	10,292		$	42,927
	Note payable for mining equipment, payable $950 monthly, including interest (b)		16,466			23,302
	Note payable for mining equipment, payable $6,060 monthly, including interest (c)		23,966			76,313
	Note payable for mine site vehicle, payable $628 monthly, including interest (d)		22,621			28,276
	Note payable for mining equipment, payable $5,000 monthly, including interest (e)		--			9,932
	Note payable for mining equipment, payable $2,250 monthly, including interest (f)		--			8,898
	Note payable to an insurance company, payable $19,139 monthly, including interest (g)		--			132,576
	Note payable to an insurance company, payable $4,297monthly, including interest (h)		--			29,767
	Note payable for lab equipment, payable $9,123 monthly (i)		45,615			--
			118,960			351,991
	Less: Current Portion		(97,470	)		(311,165	)
	Notes Payable, Long-Term Portion	$	21,490		$	40,826
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]	'
	October 2014 – September 2015	$	97,470
	October 2015 – September 2016		13,950
	October 2016 – September 2017		7,540
	Total Notes Payable	$	118,960

Note_10_Options_and_Warrants_t1

Note 10 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Options And Warrants To Purchase Common Stock [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Stockholders' Equity Note, Warrants or Rights [Table Text Block]	'
	Exercise Price		Number Outstanding				Weighted Average Contractual Life
	$0.75			139,340				1
	$0.78			213,402				1.34
	$0.80			124,481				1.25
	$1.00			212,000				0.91
	$1.15			461,340				6.58
	$1.93			5,000,000				2.23
	$2.00			54,367				1.84
	$1.75			6,204,930				2.43
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	'
			2014				2013
	Dividend Yield			0%				0%
	Expected Life (years)			6-May				10-May
	Expected Volatility			55.70%				63.47-83%
	Risk Free Interest Rate			1.71-1.90%				0.88-2.57%
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	'
							Weighted
							Average
							Exercise
			Shares				Price
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013			15,878,116			$	1.03
	Issued			1,175,000				0.84
	Exercised			--				--
	Forfeited			--				--
	Outstanding at September 30, 2014			17,053,116			$	1.02
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]	'
	Options Outstanding										Options Exercisable
					Weighted				Weighted				Weighted
					Average				Average				Average
	Number				Remaining				Exercise		Number		Exercise
	Outstanding				Contractual Life				Price		Exercisable		Price
		7,358,277				4.19			$	0.7		7,358,277	$	0.7
		3,405,134				6.94			$	0.83		3,355,134	$	0.83
		975,000				9.7			$	0.84		441,667	$	0.84
		60,000				1.75			$	1		60,000	$	1
		300,000				8.89			$	1.1		100,000	$	1.1
		300,000				8.74			$	1.15		108,333	$	1.15
		100,000				3.34			$	1.24		100,000	$	1.24
		115,000				6.49			$	1.35		115,000	$	1.35
		125,000				3.34			$	1.45		125,000	$	1.45
		330,000				7.2			$	1.55		271,667	$	1.55
		7,645				3.34			$	1.58		7,645	$	1.58
		3,077,060				8.15			$	1.66		3,077,060	$	1.66
		900,000				6.89			$	1.9		900,000	$	1.9
		17,053,116				6.13			$	1.02		16,019,783	$	1.02

Note_11_Commitments_and_Contin1

Note 11 - Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity Schedule [Table Text Block]	'
		Payment due by period
		Total		< 1 year		1 - 3 years		3 - 5 years		> 5 years
	Contractual Obligations:
	Rent obligations	$	189,261	$	151,187	$	38,074		--		--
	Total	$	189,261	$	151,187	$	38,074		--		--

Note_3_Liquidity_Details

Note 3 - Liquidity (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Nov. 07, 2014
							Subsequent Event [Member]
							PIK Note [Member]
Note 3 - Liquidity (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	'	($2,576,750)	($3,869,099)	($5,969,679)	($9,552,875)	'	'
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	'	'	'	-6,156,818	-6,238,464	'	'
Proceeds from Convertible Debt	10,500,000	'	'	'	10,500,000	'	12,500,000
Gross Proceeds From Sale of Common Stock and Issuance of Convertible Pik Notes	'	'	'	'	'	$16,060,000	'

Note_4_Summary_of_Significant_2

Note 4 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
					Warrant [Member]	PIK Note [Member]	Convertible Debt Securities [Member]	PIK Note [Member]	Park Copper Mining Company [Member]
									acre
Note 4 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Volume of Timber and Mineral Property Held (in Acres)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	100
Depreciation	$170,759	$78,864	$416,338	$236,552	'	'	'	'	'
Convertible Debt, Fair Value Disclosures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	7,640,000	'
Increase (Decrease) in Derivative Liabilities	'	'	'	'	-118,500	-126,000	'	'	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	$0	'	$0	'	'	'	'	'	'
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted (in Shares)	94,985,716	94,508,983	94,847,462	94,205,611	'	'	'	'	'
Outstanding Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock Not Included in Diluted Computation (in Shares)	23,258,046	22,083,046	23,258,046	22,083,046	'	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount (in Shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	7,500,000	'	'

Note_4_Summary_of_Significant_3

Note 4 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Property and Equipment	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Property Plant and Equipment Useful Life	'20 years
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Property Plant and Equipment Useful Life	'40 years
Mining Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Property Plant and Equipment Useful Life	'2 years
Mining Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Property Plant and Equipment Useful Life	'7 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Property Plant and Equipment Useful Life	'3 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Property Plant and Equipment Useful Life	'7 years
Vehicles [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Property Plant and Equipment Useful Life	'5 years

Note_4_Summary_of_Significant_4

Note 4 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Warrant Derivative Liability [Member]	'	'
Financial instruments:	'	'
Derivative liability	$136,000	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member]	'	'
Financial instruments:	'	'
Derivative liability	529,200	'
Warrant Derivative Liability [Member]	'	'
Financial instruments:	'	'
Derivative liability	136,000	950,000
PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member]	'	'
Financial instruments:	'	'
Derivative liability	$529,200	$2,250,000

Note_4_Summary_of_Significant_5

Note 4 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Derivative Liability (USD $)	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Warrant Derivative Liability [Member]	'		'
Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'		'
Market price and estimated fair value of stock	$0.72		$1.10
Exercise price	$1.93		$1.93
Term (years)	'2 years 3 months		'3 years
Expected volatility	51.50%	[1]	76.90%	[1]
Risk-free interest rate	0.68%		0.78%
PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member]	'		'
Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'		'
Market price and estimated fair value of stock	$0.72		$1.10
Exercise price	$1.40		$1.40
Term (years)	'8 years 335 days		'9 years 211 days
Expected volatility	60.20%	[1]	76.90%	[1]
Risk-free interest rate	2.42%		2.96%
[1]	During the first quarter of 2014, the Company revised its assumption for expected volatility by switching from a peer-group average volatility to the Company's three-year historical volatility in measuring the value of the derivative liabilities mentioned above. Prior to 2011, the occurrence of certain corporate events would not have made the historical volatility calculations meaningful or accurate if included. This reduction in volatility led to a reduced valuation for both the Warrant and PIK Note derivative liabilities of approximately $118,500 and $126,000, respectively. The remaining decrease in the valuation is attributable to the decline in stock price.

Note_5_Stock_Award_Payable_Det

Note 5 - Stock Award Payable (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014
		Other Income [Member]
Note 5 - Stock Award Payable (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Stock Award	$110,000	'
Number of Shares Granted and Owed to Former Executive Vice President (in Shares)	100,000	'
Stock Award Payable Reversed	'	$72,000

Note_7_Notes_Payable_Details

Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

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9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

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Sep. 30, 2014

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Apr. 16, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Laboratory Equipment [Member]

Payable First Three Months [Member]

Payable for Twelve Months After First Three Months [Member]

Payable First Five Months [Member]

Payable For Twelve Months After First Five Months [Member]

Note Payable Mining Equipment [Member]

Note Payable Mining Equipment [Member]

Note Payable Mining Equipment [Member]

Note Payable Mining Equipment 2 [Member]

Note Payable Mining Equipment 2 [Member]

Note Payable Mining Equipment 2 [Member]

Note Payable Mining Equipment 3 [Member]

Note Payable Mining Equipment 3 [Member]

Note Payable Mining Equipment 3 [Member]

Note Payable Mining Site Vehicle [Member]

Note Payable Mining Site Vehicle [Member]

Note Payable Mining Site Vehicle [Member]

Note Payable Mining Equipment 6 [Member]

Note Payable Mining Equipment 7 [Member]

Note Payable Insurance Company [Member]

Note Payable Insurance Company [Member]

Note Payable Insurance Company [Member]

Note Payable Insurance Company [Member]

Note Payable for Laboratory Equipment [Member]

Note Payable for Laboratory Equipment [Member]

Note Payable Mining Equipment 6 [Member]

Note Payable Mining Equipment 6 [Member]

Note Payable Mining Equipment 7 [Member]

Note Payable Mining Equipment 7 [Member]

Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) [Line Items]

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628

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Note_7_Notes_Payable_Details_S

Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable [Line Items]	'		'
Note payable	$118,960		$351,991
Less: Current Portion	-97,470		-311,165
Notes Payable, Long-Term Portion	21,490		40,826
Note Payable Mining Equipment [Member]	'		'
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable [Line Items]	'		'
Note payable	10,292	[1]	42,927	[1]
Note Payable Mining Equipment 2 [Member]	'		'
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable [Line Items]	'		'
Note payable	16,466	[2]	23,302	[2]
Note Payable Mining Equipment 3 [Member]	'		'
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable [Line Items]	'		'
Note payable	23,966	[3]	76,313	[3]
Note Payable Mining Site Vehicle [Member]	'		'
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable [Line Items]	'		'
Note payable	22,621	[4]	28,276	[4]
Note Payable Mining Equipment 4 [Member]	'		'
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable [Line Items]	'		'
Note payable	'	[5]	9,932	[5]
Note Payble Mining Equipment 5 [Member]	'		'
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable [Line Items]	'		'
Note payable	'	[6]	8,898	[6]
Note Payable Insurance Company [Member]	'		'
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable [Line Items]	'		'
Note payable	'	[7]	132,576	[7]
Note Payable Insurance Company 2 [Member]	'		'
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable [Line Items]	'		'
Note payable	'	[8]	29,767	[8]
Note Payable for Laboratory Equipment [Member]	'		'
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable [Line Items]	'		'
Note payable	$45,615	[9]	'	[9]
[1]	On July 7, 2011, the Company purchased mining equipment for $198,838 by issuing a note with an implicit interest rate of 9.34%. The note is collateralized by the mining equipment with payments of $5,556 for 36 months, which started on August 15, 2011
[2]	On April 17, 2012, the Company purchased mining equipment for $40,565 by issuing a note with an effective interest rate of 11.279%. The note is collateralized by the mining equipment with payments of $950 for 48 months, which started on May 1, 2012
[3]	On July 23, 2012, the Company purchased mining equipment for $169,500 by issuing a note with an interest rate of 5.5%. The note is collateralized by the mining equipment with payments of $6,060 for 30 months, which started on August 25, 2012
[4]	On September 20, 2012, the Company purchased a vehicle for the mine site for $37,701 by issuing a note with an interest rate of 0%. The note is collateralized by the vehicle with payments of $628 for 60 months, which started on October 20, 2012
[5]	On November 16, 2012, the Company purchased a piece of mining equipment that had been leased for $67,960 by issuing a note with an effective interest rate of 5.5%. The note is collateralized by the mining equipment and requires payments of $3,518 for three months and then $5,000 for twelve months
[6]	On November 16, 2012, the Company purchased a piece of mining equipment that had been leased for $33,748 by issuing a note with an effective interest rate of 5.5%. The note is collateralized by the mining equipment and requires payments of $1,632 for five months and then $2,250 for twelve months
[7]	The Company signed a note payable with an insurance company dated October 17, 2012 for directors' and officers' insurance, due in monthly installments, including interest at 3.15%. The note matured in September 2013 and was repaid.
[8]	The Company signed a note payable with an insurance company dated October 17, 2012 for liability insurance, due in monthly installments, including interest at 4.732%. The note matured in July 2013 and was repaid.
[9]	On April 16, 2014, the Company purchased laboratory equipment for $109,493 by depositing $18,424 and issuing a non-interest bearing note. The note is collateralized by the lab equipment with payments of $9,122 for ten months.

Note_7_Notes_Payable_Details_S1

Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable (Parentheticals) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Jul. 07, 2011

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Apr. 17, 2012

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jul. 23, 2012

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 20, 2012

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Apr. 16, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Note Payable Mining Equipment [Member]

Note Payable Mining Equipment [Member]

Note Payable Mining Equipment [Member]

Note Payable Mining Equipment 2 [Member]

Note Payable Mining Equipment 2 [Member]

Note Payable Mining Equipment 2 [Member]

Note Payable Mining Equipment 3 [Member]

Note Payable Mining Equipment 3 [Member]

Note Payable Mining Equipment 3 [Member]

Note Payable Mining Site Vehicle [Member]

Note Payable Mining Site Vehicle [Member]

Note Payable Mining Site Vehicle [Member]

Note Payable Mining Equipment 4 [Member]

Note Payble Mining Equipment 5 [Member]

Note Payable Insurance Company [Member]

Note Payable Insurance Company [Member]

Note Payable Insurance Company 2 [Member]

Note Payable Insurance Company 2 [Member]

Note Payable for Laboratory Equipment [Member]

Note Payable for Laboratory Equipment [Member]

Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable (Parentheticals) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Note payable, monthly payment

$5,556

$5,556

$5,556

$950

$950

$950

$6,060

$6,060

$6,060

$628

$628

$628

$5,000

$2,250

$19,139

$19,139

$4,297

$4,297

$9,122

$9,123

Note_7_Notes_Payable_Details_F

Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Future Minimum Note Payments (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Future Minimum Note Payments [Abstract]	'	'
October 2014 b September 2015	$97,470	'
October 2015 b September 2016	13,950	'
October 2016 b September 2017	7,540	'
Total Notes Payable	$118,960	$351,991

Note_8_Convertible_Debt_PIK_No1

Note 8 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2014	Feb. 28, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Convertible Debt [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Proceeds from Convertible Debt	'	'	$10,500,000	'	$10,500,000	'
Mandatorily Convertible PIK Notes, Interest Rate	'	10.00%	10.00%	'	'	'
Paid-in-Kind Interest	551,250	525,000	'	1,076,250	'	'
Share Subject to Mandatory Redemption, Settlement Terms, Dollars per Share (in Dollars per share)	'	'	'	$1.40	'	'
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Redemption, Settlement Terms, Number of Shares (in Shares)	'	'	'	7,500,000	'	'
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Conversion Earliest Conversion	'	'	'	'1 year	'	'
Financial Instrument Subject to Mandatory Conversion Period for Calculation of Conversion Feature	'	'	'	'10 days	'	'
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Redemption, Settlement Terms, Fair Value of Shares	'	'	'	2,055,000	'	'
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Conversion Term	'	'	'	'10 years	'	'
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Conversion Settlement Terms Fair Value of Hedging Instrument	'	'	'	529,200	'	'
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Redemption Settlement Terms Excess of Liabilities Over Assets Loss Recorded	'	'	'	1,764,938	-615,000	'
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Redemption Settlement Terms Amortization of Excess of Liabilities Over Assets	'	'	'	82,209	'	'
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Conversion Net Carrying Value of Liability	'	'	'	$9,600,904	'	$8,486,583

Note_9_Stockholders_Equity_Det

Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Issued for Services	355,886
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Issued for Services	$286,380

Note_10_Options_and_Warrants_t2

Note 10 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (Details) (USD $)

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

45 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2013

Dec. 22, 2011

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Feb. 28, 2014

Note 10 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (Details) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Warrants Issued (in Shares)

'

5,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues (in Shares)

'

10,000,000

'

'

3,756,757

'

'

'

'

'

Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights (in Dollars per share)

$1.93

$2

$1.75

[1]

'

$1.97

$1.75

[1]

'

'

$1.75

[1]

'

Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock

'

'

'

'

$5,560,000

'

$5,560,000

'

'

'

Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price Adjustment (in Dollars per share)

$0.04

'

'

'

$0.03

'

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from Convertible Debt

10,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

10,500,000

'

'

'

Mandatorily Convertible PIK Notes, Interest Rate

10.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10.00%

Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives

'

'

-114,000

200,000

'

814,000

850,000

'

'

'

Class of Warrant or Right, Warrants Vested (in Shares)

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

0

'

'

Warrants Compensation Expense

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

0

'

'

Intrinsic Value of Outstanding Warrants

'

'

0

'

'

0

'

'

0

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in Shares)

'

'

'

'

'

1,175,000

'

'

'

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in Dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

$0.84

'

'

'

'

Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options

'

'

585,978

'

'

585,978

'

'

585,978

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value

'

'

110,374

'

'

110,374

'

'

110,374

'

Employee Stock Option [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Note 10 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (Details) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition

'

'

'

'

'

'1 year 346 days

'

'

'

'

Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense

'

'

$168,315

'

'

$754,383

'

'

'

'

Options Vesting Quarterly Starting March 31, 2014 [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Note 10 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (Details) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in Shares)

'

'

'

'

'

200,000

'

'

'

'

Options Vested on June 9, 2014 [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Note 10 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (Details) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in Shares)

'

'

'

'

'

375,000

'

'

'

'

Options Vesting Monthy over 3 Year Period [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Note 10 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (Details) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in Shares)

'

'

'

'

'

600,000

'

'

'

'

LTIP [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Note 10 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (Details) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized (in Shares)

'

'

8,900,000

'

'

8,900,000

'

'

8,900,000

'

[1]

Weighted average

Note_10_Options_and_Warrants_t3

Note 10 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (Details) - Summary of the Status of the Warrants Outstanding (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014		Aug. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 22, 2011
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]	'		'	'	'
Exercise Price	$1.75	[1]	$1.93	$1.97	$2
Number Outstanding	6,204,930		'	'	'
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'2 years 156 days		'	'	'
Exercise Price 1 [Member]	'		'	'	'
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]	'		'	'	'
Exercise Price	$0.75		'	'	'
Number Outstanding	139,340		'	'	'
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'1 year		'	'	'
Exercise Price 2 [Member]	'		'	'	'
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]	'		'	'	'
Exercise Price	$0.78		'	'	'
Number Outstanding	213,402		'	'	'
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'1 year 124 days		'	'	'
Exercise Price 3 [Member]	'		'	'	'
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]	'		'	'	'
Exercise Price	$0.80		'	'	'
Number Outstanding	124,481		'	'	'
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'1 year 3 months		'	'	'
Exercise Price 4 [Member]	'		'	'	'
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]	'		'	'	'
Exercise Price	$1		'	'	'
Number Outstanding	212,000		'	'	'
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'332 days		'	'	'
Exercise Price 5 [Member]	'		'	'	'
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]	'		'	'	'
Exercise Price	$1.15		'	'	'
Number Outstanding	461,340		'	'	'
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'6 years 211 days		'	'	'
Exercise Price 6 [Member]	'		'	'	'
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]	'		'	'	'
Exercise Price	$1.93		'	'	'
Number Outstanding	5,000,000		'	'	'
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'2 years 83 days		'	'	'
Exercise Price 7 [Member]	'		'	'	'
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]	'		'	'	'
Exercise Price	$2		'	'	'
Number Outstanding	54,367		'	'	'
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'1 year 306 days		'	'	'
[1]	Weighted average

Note_10_Options_and_Warrants_t4

Note 10 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (Details) - Significant Assumptions Relating to the Valuation of Stock Options (Employee Stock Option [Member])	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Note 10 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (Details) - Significant Assumptions Relating to the Valuation of Stock Options [Line Items]	'	'
Dividend Yield	0.00%	0.00%
Expected Volatility	55.70%	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'
Note 10 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (Details) - Significant Assumptions Relating to the Valuation of Stock Options [Line Items]	'	'
Expected Life (years)	'5 years	'5 years
Expected Volatility	'	63.47%
Risk Free Interest Rate	1.71%	0.88%
Maximum [Member]	'	'
Note 10 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (Details) - Significant Assumptions Relating to the Valuation of Stock Options [Line Items]	'	'
Expected Life (years)	'6 years	'10 years
Expected Volatility	'	83.00%
Risk Free Interest Rate	1.90%	2.57%

Note_10_Options_and_Warrants_t5

Note 10 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (Details) - Summary of the Status and Changes of the Options Granted Under the Stock Option Plans and Other Agreements (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of the Status and Changes of the Options Granted Under the Stock Option Plans and Other Agreements [Abstract]	'	'
Shares	17,053,116	15,878,116
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.02	$1.03
Issued	1,175,000	'
Issued	$0.84	'
Exercised	0	'
Exercised	$0	'
Forfeited	0	'
Forfeited	$0	'

Note_10_Options_and_Warrants_t6

Note 10 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (Details) - Summary of the Status of the Options Outstanding (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Options Outstanding, Number	17,053,116
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'6 years 47 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.02
Options Exercisable, Number	16,019,783
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.02
Exercise Price 1 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Options Outstanding, Number	7,358,277
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'4 years 69 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$0.70
Options Exercisable, Number	7,358,277
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$0.70
Exercise Price 2 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Options Outstanding, Number	3,405,134
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'6 years 343 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$0.83
Options Exercisable, Number	3,355,134
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$0.83
Exercise Price 3 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Options Outstanding, Number	975,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'9 years 255 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$0.84
Options Exercisable, Number	441,667
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$0.84
Exercise Price 4 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Options Outstanding, Number	60,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'1 year 9 months
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1
Options Exercisable, Number	60,000
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1
Exercise Price 5 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Options Outstanding, Number	300,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'8 years 324 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.10
Options Exercisable, Number	100,000
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.10
Exercise Price 6 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Options Outstanding, Number	300,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'8 years 270 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.15
Options Exercisable, Number	108,333
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.15
Exercise Price 7 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Options Outstanding, Number	100,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'3 years 124 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.24
Options Exercisable, Number	100,000
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.24
Exercise Price 8 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Options Outstanding, Number	115,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'6 years 178 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.35
Options Exercisable, Number	115,000
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.35
Exercise Price 9 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Options Outstanding, Number	125,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'3 years 124 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.45
Options Exercisable, Number	125,000
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.45
Exercise Price 10 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Options Outstanding, Number	330,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'7 years 73 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.55
Options Exercisable, Number	271,667
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.55
Exercise Price 11 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Options Outstanding, Number	7,645
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'3 years 124 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.58
Options Exercisable, Number	7,645
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.58
Exercise Price 12 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Options Outstanding, Number	3,077,060
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'8 years 54 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.66
Options Exercisable, Number	3,077,060
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.66
Exercise Price 13 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Options Outstanding, Number	900,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'6 years 324 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.90
Options Exercisable, Number	900,000
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.90

Note_11_Commitments_and_Contin2

Note 11 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended
	Apr. 18, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value	$346,000
Number of Purchase Orders	2

Note_11_Commitments_and_Contin3

Note 11 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - Summary of Contractual Obligations (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014
Contractual Obligations:	'
Rent obligations	$189,261
Rent obligations	151,187
Rent obligations	38,074
Total	189,261
Total	151,187
Total	$38,074

Note_12_Subsequent_Event_Detai

Note 12 - Subsequent Event (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2014
			Subsequent Event [Member]
			Mandatorily Convertible PIK Notes Due 2018 [Member]
Note 12 - Subsequent Event (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Proceeds from Convertible Debt	$10,500,000	$10,500,000	$12,500,000
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	'	'	$19,800,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	'	'	10.00%
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price (in Dollars per share)	'	'	$0.92