Applied Minerals (AMNL) POS AM5 Jun 152015 Q1 Prospectus update (post-effective amendment)Financial data

Company Profile

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information (USD $)	3 Months Ended
Document And Entity Information (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Apr. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	Applied Minerals, Inc.
Document Type	POS AM
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		95,484,257
Entity Public Float			$51,003,024
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Entity Central Index Key	8328
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$10,701,666	$8,685,552
Accounts receivable	112,831	5,756
Deposits and prepaid expenses	289,644	282,639
Total Current Assets	11,104,141	8,973,947
Property and Equipment, net	7,055,874	6,031,549
Other Assets
Deferred Financing Costs	28,750
Deposits	268,937	209,791
Total Other Assets	297,687	209,791
TOTAL ASSETS	18,457,702	15,215,287
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	2,608,364	1,580,146
Stock award payable		110,000
Current portion of notes payable	246,894	311,165
Total Current Liabilities	2,855,258	2,001,311
Long-Term Liabilities
Long-term portion of notes payable	59,145	40,826
Derivative liabilities	10,035,625
Total Long-Term Liabilities	23,119,209
PIK notes payable, net of $18,400,297 and $2,020,750 debt discount, respectively	13,024,439	8,486,583
Total Liabilities	25,974,467	13,728,720
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 15)
Stockholdersâ€™ (Deficit) Equity
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 95,054,552 and 94,646,013 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively	95,055	94,646
Additional paid-in capital	64,526,469	63,213,893
Accumulated deficit prior to the exploration stage	-20,009,496	-20,009,496
Accumulated deficit during the exploration stage	-52,128,793	-41,812,476
Total Stockholdersâ€™ (Deficit) Equity	-7,516,765	1,486,567
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERSâ€™ (DEFICIT) EQUITY	18,457,702	15,215,287
Warrant Derivative Liability [Member]
Long-Term Liabilities
Derivative liabilities		950,000
PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member]
Long-Term Liabilities
Derivative liabilities	10,035,625	2,250,000
Total Long-Term Liabilities	$23,119,209	$11,727,409

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Nov. 20, 2012
Debt Discount (in Dollars)	$18,195,280	$18,400,297	$2,020,750
Common stock, par value (in Dollars per share)	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock,shares authorized	200,000,000	200,000,000	200,000,000	120,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	95,450,047	95,054,552	94,646,013
Common stock,shares outstanding	95,450,047	95,054,552	94,646,013
Preferred stock, par value (in Dollars per share)	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Preferred stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000	10,000,000

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
REVENUES	$54,825	$165,742
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Production costs	17,244	103,238
Exploration costs	4,551,666	3,542,977
General and administrative	8,569,413	6,541,043
Depreciation expense	317,570	280,991
Loss from disposition and impairment of land and equipment	2,482	9,913
Total Operating Expenses	13,458,375	10,478,162
Operating Loss	-13,403,550	-10,312,420
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest expense, net, including amortization of deferred financing cost and debt discount	-497,187	-12,993
Gain on revaluation of derivatives	995,000	630,000
Other expense	-6,789	-9,986
Total Other Income (Expense), net	340,024	580,021
Gain (Loss) on revaluation of stock awards	44,000	-27,000
Net loss	-13,063,526	-9,732,399
Net Loss Per Share (Basic and Diluted) (in Dollars per share)	($0.14)	($0.11)
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (Basic and Diluted) (in Shares)	94,303,264	89,552,788
Warrant Derivative Liability [Member]
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Gain on revaluation of derivatives	995,000	630,000
PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member]
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Gain on revaluation of derivatives	($195,000)

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cha

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (USD $)	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Accumulated Deficit Prior to Exploration Stage [Member]	Accumulated Deficit During Exploration Stage [Member]	Total
Balance, Amount at Dec. 31, 2011	$89,120	$47,765,350	($20,009,496)	($19,016,551)	$8,828,423
Balance, Shares (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2011	89,119,405
Reclassification from warrant derivative liability due to change in valuation methodology		780,000			780,000
Shares issued for directors fees	103	150,956			151,059
Shares issued for directors fees (in Shares)	103,580
Warrant Cancellation		780,000			780,000
Shares issued for cashless option and warrant exercise	146	-146
Shares issued for cashless option and warrant exercise (in Shares)	146,459
Shares issued for cash	1,250	1,623,750			1,625,000
Shares issued for cash (in Shares)	1,250,000
Stock-based compensation expense		2,314,154			2,314,154
Net loss				-9,732,399	-9,732,399
Balance, Amount at Dec. 31, 2012	90,619	52,634,064	-20,009,496	-28,748,950	3,966,237
Balance, Shares (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2012	90,619,444
Shares issued for cash (in Shares)	3,756,757
Balance, Amount at Jan. 23, 2013
Balance, Amount at Dec. 31, 2012	90,619	52,634,064	-20,009,496	-28,748,950	3,966,237
Balance, Shares (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2012	90,619,444
Shares issued for directors fees	270	316,205			316,475
Shares issued for directors fees (in Shares)	269,812
Shares issued for cash	3,757	5,556,243			5,560,000
Shares issued for cash (in Shares)	3,756,757
Stock-based compensation expense		4,707,381			4,707,381
Net loss				-13,063,526	-13,063,526
Balance, Amount at Dec. 31, 2013	94,646	63,213,893	-20,009,496	-41,812,476	1,486,567
Balance, Shares (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	94,646,013
Reclassification from warrant derivative liability due to change in valuation methodology		120,000			120,000
Shares issued for directors fees	409	326,860			327,269
Shares issued for directors fees (in Shares)	408,539
Warrant Cancellation		120,000			120,000
Stock-based compensation expense		865,716			865,716
Net loss				-10,316,317	-10,316,317
Balance, Amount at Dec. 31, 2014	95,055	64,526,469	-20,009,496	-52,128,793	-7,516,765
Balance, Shares (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2014	95,054,552
Shares issued for directors fees	145	117,728			117,873
Shares issued for directors fees (in Shares)	145,495
Net loss				-4,194,465	-4,194,465
Balance, Amount at Mar. 31, 2015	$95,450	$64,743,885	($20,009,496)	($56,323,258)	($11,493,419)
Balance, Shares (in Shares) at Mar. 31, 2015	95,450,047

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	($10,316,317)	($13,063,526)	($9,732,399)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities
Depreciation	1,164,366	317,570	280,991
Amortization of discount â€“ PIK Notes	218,031	41,583
Amortization of deferred financing costs	1,250
Accrued interest on PIK Notes	1,076,250
Stock issued for director and consulting services	327,269	316,475	151,059
Stock-based compensation expense	865,716	4,707,381	2,314,154
(Gain) on revaluation of warrant derivative	-830,000	-995,000	-630,000
(Gain) Loss on revaluation of PIK note derivative	-1,470,798	195,000
(Gain) Loss on revaluation of stock awards for non-employees	-110,000	-44,000	27,000
Loss of disposal of equipment		2,482	9,913
Provision for (Reversal of) doubtful accounts		-25,106	13,168
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	-107,075	27,128	-482
Deposits and prepaid expenses	149,239	189,656	55,148
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	1,028,218	125,256	759,185
Net cash used in operating activities	-8,003,851	-8,205,101	-6,752,263
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	-2,039,562	-64,345	-321,440
Construction-in-progress		-1,982,013	-1,051,537
Net cash used in investing activities	-2,039,562	-2,046,358	-1,372,977
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on notes payable	-440,471	-479,092	-304,099
Payments on leases payable			-10,094
Proceeds from PIK notes payable	12,499,998	10,500,000
Proceeds from sale of common stock		5,560,000	1,625,000
Net cash provided by financing activities	12,059,527	15,580,908	1,310,807
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	2,016,114	5,329,449	-6,814,433
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	8,685,552	3,356,103	10,170,536
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	10,701,666	8,685,552	3,356,103
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest	10,460	23,180	18,206
Income Taxes	1,431	3,841
Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities:
Property and equipment financed with note payable	149,129		438,250
Construction-in-progress in accounts payable	120,000	299,563	105,000
Prepaid insurance financed with note payable	245,390	233,187	170,600
Reclassification of Construction in Progress to building and equipment	3,091,163
Land reclassified from assets held for sale to land and mining property			$445,180

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$7,731,293	$10,701,666
Accounts receivable	144,270	112,831
Deposits and prepaid expenses	252,510	289,644
Total Current Assets	8,128,073	11,104,141
Property and Equipment, net	6,729,652	7,055,874
Other Assets
Deferred Financing Costs	26,875	28,750
Deposits	268,992	268,937
Total Other Assets	295,867	297,687
TOTAL ASSETS	15,153,592	18,457,702
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	2,491,508	2,608,364
Current portion of notes payable	142,417	246,894
Total Current Liabilities	2,633,925	2,855,258
Long-Term Liabilities
Long-term portion of notes payable	50,064	59,145
PIK notes payable, net of $18,195,280 and $18,400,297 debt discount, respectively	13,808,269	13,024,439
PIK Note derivatives	10,154,753	10,035,625
Total Long-Term Liabilities	24,013,086	23,119,209
Total Liabilities	26,647,011	25,974,467
Stockholdersâ€™ Deficit
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 95,450,047 and 95,054,552 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	95,450	95,055
Additional paid-in capital	64,743,885	64,526,469
Accumulated deficit prior to the exploration stage	-20,009,496	-20,009,496
Accumulated deficit during the exploration stage	-56,323,258	-52,128,793
Total Stockholdersâ€™ Deficit	-11,493,419	-7,516,765
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERSâ€™ DEFICIT	$15,153,592	$18,457,702

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Discount (in Dollars)	$18,195,280	$18,400,297
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	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	95,450,047	95,054,552
Common stock, shares outstanding	95,450,047	95,054,552

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended									12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
REVENUES	$162,747				$11,014					$234,221	$54,825	$165,742
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Production costs	2,235				3,749					49,464	17,244	103,238
Exploration costs	1,327,281				1,197,156					4,626,139	4,551,666	3,542,977
General and administrative	1,182,309				1,254,016					5,195,830	8,569,413	6,541,043
Depreciation expense	326,222				108,386					1,164,366	317,570	280,991
Total Operating Expenses	2,838,047				2,563,307					11,035,799	13,458,375	10,478,162
Operating Loss	-2,675,300	-3,147,929	-2,389,291	-2,712,065	-2,552,293	-3,795,077	-3,250,990	-2,774,969	-3,582,514	-10,801,578	-13,403,550	-10,312,420
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest expense, net, including amortization of deferred financing cost and debt discount	-1,028,627				-300,167					-1,667,285	-497,187	-12,993
Gain on revaluation of derivatives					114,000					830,000	995,000	630,000
Other expense	-397,797				-60,265					-258,252	-6,789	-9,986
Gain on revaluation of stock awards					38,000					110,000	44,000	-27,000
Total Other Income (Expense)	-1,519,165				2,195,068					485,261	340,024	580,021
Net loss	-4,194,465	-4,346,638	-2,576,750	-3,035,704	-357,225	-3,510,651	-3,869,099	-2,604,885	-3,078,891	-10,316,317	-13,063,526	-9,732,399
Net Loss Per Share (Basic and Diluted) (in Dollars per share)	($0.04)	($0.05)	($0.03)	($0.03)	$0	($0.04)	($0.04)	($0.03)	($0.03)	($0.11)	($0.14)	($0.11)
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (Basic and Diluted) (in Shares)	95,107,112				94,692,696					94,895,194	94,303,264	89,552,788
Warrant Derivative Liability [Member]
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Gain on revaluation of derivatives					725,000					830,000	995,000	630,000
PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member]
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Gain on revaluation of derivatives	($92,741)				$1,792,500					$1,470,798	($195,000)

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (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, Amount at Dec. 31, 2011	$89,120	$47,765,350	($20,009,496)	($19,016,551)	$8,828,423
Balance, Shares (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2011	89,119,405
Shares issued for directors fees and other services	103	150,956			151,059
Shares issued for directors fees and other services (in Shares)	103,580
Net Loss				-9,732,399	-9,732,399
Balance, Amount at Dec. 31, 2012	90,619	52,634,064	-20,009,496	-28,748,950	3,966,237
Balance, Shares (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2012	90,619,444
Shares issued for directors fees and other services	270	316,205			316,475
Shares issued for directors fees and other services (in Shares)	269,812
Net Loss				-13,063,526	-13,063,526
Balance, Amount at Dec. 31, 2013	94,646	63,213,893	-20,009,496	-41,812,476	1,486,567
Balance, Shares (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	94,646,013
Shares issued for directors fees and other services	409	326,860			327,269
Shares issued for directors fees and other services (in Shares)	408,539
Net Loss				-10,316,317	-10,316,317
Balance, Amount at Dec. 31, 2014	95,055	64,526,469	-20,009,496	-52,128,793	-7,516,765
Balance, Shares (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2014	95,054,552
Shares issued for directors fees and other services	145	117,728			117,873
Shares issued for directors fees and other services (in Shares)	145,495
Stock-based compensation expense for consultants and directors	250	99,688			99,938
Stock-based compensation expense for consultants and directors (in Shares)	250,000
Net Loss				-4,194,465	-4,194,465
Balance, Amount at Mar. 31, 2015	$95,450	$64,743,885	($20,009,496)	($56,323,258)	($11,493,419)
Balance, Shares (in Shares) at Mar. 31, 2015	95,450,047

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net loss	($4,194,465)	($357,225)
Depreciation	326,222	108,386
Amortization of discount â€“ PIK Notes	231,404	26,331
Amortization of deferred financing costs	1,875
Issuance of PIK Notes in payment of interest	578,813	525,000
Stock issued for director fees and other services	117,873	110,914
Stock-based compensation expense for consultants and directors	99,938	214,850
Gain on revaluation of stock warrant derivative		-725,000
(Gain) loss on revaluation of PIK Note derivative	92,741	-1,792,500
Gain on revaluation of stock awards		-38,000
(Increase) Decrease in:
Accounts receivable	-31,439	-5,188
Deposits and prepaids	37,079	85,196
Increase (Decrease) in:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	-116,856	-528,614
Net cash used in operating activities	-2,856,815	-2,375,850
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment		-18,539
Construction-in-progress		-297,169
Net cash used in investing activities		-315,708
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Payments on notes payable	-113,558	-122,898
Net cash used in financing activities	-113,558	-122,898
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	-2,970,373	-2,814,456
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	10,701,666	8,685,552
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	7,731,293	5,871,096
Cash Paid For:
Interest	4,198	3,745
Income Taxes		1,403
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
Construction-in-progress in accounts payable		$120,000

Note_1_Organization_and_Descri

Note 1 - Organization and Description of Business	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Note 1 - Organization and Description of Business	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 2 – ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS	NOTE 1 – 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, 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 respects to uses of halloysite clay and iron oxide.

	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.	Applied Minerals, Inc. 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_2_Liquidity

Note 2 - Liquidity	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Note 2 - Liquidity	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Liquidity [Abstract]
Liquidity [Text Block]	NOTE 3 – LIQUIDITY	NOTE 2 – LIQUIDITY

	The Company has a history of recurring losses from operations and use of cash in operating activities. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company's net loss was $4,194,465 and cash used in operating activities was $2,856,815. As of March 31, 2015, the Company had working capital of $5,494,148, which will not be sufficient to support its current operations for the next twelve months based on its business plan without obtaining additional financing. Collectively, these factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.	The Company has incurred recurring losses from operations and used cash in operating activities while in the process of developing and commercializing halloysite clay and iron oxide. The Company's activities have been financed primarily through the sale of convertible debt and equity securities. In November 2014, the Company raised $12,500,000 of financing through the private placement of 10% Mandatorily Convertible PIK Notes due 2018, but containing various terms that may effectively reduce or increase the maturity. At December 31, 2014, the Company has working capital of approximately $8,200,000, which management believes should fund its operations through December 31, 2015. 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.

	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. ln November 2014, the Company raised $12.5 million in capital financing through the issuance of convertible PIK Notes. During 2013, the Company raised gross proceeds of $16,060,000 pursuant to the sale of common stock and issuance of convertible PIK Notes. Management can also take steps to reduce the Company's future operating expenses as needed. However, the Company cannot provide any assurance that it will be able to raise additional capital as needed. The condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of asset carrying amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities that might result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

Note_3_Summary_of_Significant_

Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Dec. 31, 2014

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]

NOTE 4– SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

NOTE 3 – 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.

From 1997 through 2008, the Company’s sole source of revenue and income was derived from its contract mining business through which it provided shaft sinking, underground mine development and mine labor services. At December 31, 2008, the Company discontinued its contract mining efforts due to economic conditions and the desire to concentrate its efforts on the commercialization of the halloysite clay deposit at the Dragon Mine.

Principles of Consolidation

Effective January 1, 2009, the Company was, and still is, classified as an exploration company as the existence of proven or probable reserves have 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.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Applied Minerals, Inc. and its inactive subsidiary in northern Idaho.

Principles of Consolidation

Use of Estimates

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.

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.

Use of Estimates

Cash and Cash Equivalents

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 consolidated financial statements, the warrant and PIK note derivative liabilities, stock compensation, impairment of long-lived assets and valuation allowance on income taxes involve extensive reliance on management’s estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Receivables

Cash and cash equivalents include all highly-liquid investments with a maturity 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.

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.

Receivables

Property and Equipment

Trade receivables are reported at outstanding principal amounts, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts.

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:

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. No allowance was required at December 31, 2014 and 2013.

Estimated Useful Life (years)

Property and Equipment

Building and Building Improvements

5 – 40

Mining equipment

2 – 7

Property and equipment are carried at cost net of accumulated depreciation and amortization. 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:

Office and shop furniture and equipment

3 – 7

Vehicles

Estimated

Useful Life *

During the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company started using a five-year depreciation schedule with respect to its new processing plant that was commissioned in 2014. The five-year depreciation schedule is a change from the 40 years utilized for the building and 7 years utilized for the equipment relating to the new processing plant in the quarterly financial statements for the quarters ended March 31, June 30 and September 30, 2014. This change in useful life resulted in $587,427 of additional depreciation expense, which was recorded during the fourth quarter of 2014. The impact of the change in the depreciation schedule would not have had a material impact on the consolidated financial statements for the three quarters previously reported on Form 10-Q.

Building and Building Improvements

5 – 40 years

Mining equipment

2 – 7 years

Depreciation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 totaled $326,222 and $108,386, respectively. The Company currently does not capitalize any amounts related to proven or probable reserves and therefore does not have any depletion expense.

Office and shop furniture and equipment

3 – 7 years

Vehicles

5 years

Fair Value

* See Note 4 for explanation of a change in useful life in 2014.

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:

Impairment of Long-lived Assets

●

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities;

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 that there is an 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.

●

Level 2 – Inputs other than level one inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable; and

Revenue Recognition

●

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs developed using estimates and assumptions, which are developed by the reporting entity and reflect those assumptions that a market participant would use.

Revenue includes sales of halloysite clay and 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 contractual arrangements with the Company’s customers.

Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized as follows:

Mining Exploration and Development Costs

Fair value measurement using inputs

Carrying amount

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

March 31,

December 31,

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.

2015

2014 (a)

Income taxes

Financial instruments:

Series 2023 PIK Note Derivative

554,128

478,149

Series A PIK Note Derivative

9,600,625

9,557,476

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 following table summarizes the activity for financial instruments at fair value using Level 3 inputs:

The Company is subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax of various state jurisdictions. Federal income tax returns subsequent to 2010 are subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions.

Balance at December 31, 2014

10,035,625

Issuance of additional Series 2023 PIK Note

26,387

Authoritative guidance provides that the tax effects from an uncertain tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return 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 December 31, 2014 no benefit from uncertain tax positions was recognized in our financial statements. The Company has elected to classify interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.

Net unrealized loss

92,741

Stock Options and Warrants

Balance at March 31, 2015

10,154,753

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. The Company instituted a formal long-term and short-term incentive plan on November 20, 2012, which was approved by its shareholders. Prior to that date, we did not have a formal equity plan, but all equity grants, including stock options and warrants, were approved by our Board of Directors. We determine the fair value of the stock-based compensation awards granted to non-employees as either the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. If the fair value of the equity instruments issued is used, it is measured using the stock price and other measurement assumptions as of the earlier of either of (1) the date at which a commitment for performance by the counterparty to earn the equity instruments is reached, or (2) the date at which the counterparty’s performance is complete. Beginning in the quarter ended June 30, 2013 the Company began using the simplified method to determine the expected term for any options granted because the Company did not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term. The Company previously utilized the contractual term as the expected term.

(a)

In the course of preparing its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company reclassified the Series 2023 PIK note derivative to Level 3 fair value hierarchy to match with the Series A PIK note derivative since it based off of a similar model.

Environmental Matters

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 approximates the fair value at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 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, and the remaining short term period outstanding, the carrying value of notes payable other than PIK notes materially approximates fair value. Estimated fair value of the PIK Notes Payable approximate $27,870,828 and $27,488,811, respectively, at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

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.

For the Company's warrant and PIK note derivative liabilities, Level 3 fair value hierarchy was estimated using a Monte Carlo Model using the following assumptions:

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.

Series 2023 PIK Note derivative liability

Fair Value Measurements

Using Inputs

Based upon management’s current assessment of its environmental responsibilities, it does not believe that any reclamation or remediation liability exists at December 31, 2014.

March 31,

December 31,

2015

2014

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Market price and estimated fair value of stock

0.7

0.73

On June 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 that 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.

Exercise price

1.36

Term (years)

8.33

8.58

In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“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 has elected to adopt this ASU effective with the 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 financial statements.

Dividend yield

Expected volatility

60.9

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.

Risk-free interest rate

1.81

2.08

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:

Series A PIK Note derivative liability

Fair Value Measurements

Using Inputs

Step 1: Identify the contract(s) with a customer.

March 31,

December 31,

2015

2014

Step 2: Identify the performance obligations in the contract.

Market price and estimated fair value of stock

0.7

0.73

Step 3: Determine the transaction price.

Exercise price

0.92

Term (years)

3.58

3.83

Step 4: Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract.

Dividend yield

Expected volatility

60.9

Step 5: Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation.

Risk-free interest rate

1.81

2.08

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 consolidatedfinancial statements.

Impairment of Long-lived Assets

In August 2014, the 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. It 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.

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

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 March 31, 2015, no amounts are included in the financial statements for unrecognized tax benefits.

Stock Options and Warrants

Per share data

Loss per share for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, is calculated based on 95,107,112 and 94,692,696 weighted average outstanding shares of common stock.

At March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, the Company had outstanding options and warrants to purchase 18,626,046 and 22,083,046 shares of Company common stock, and had notes payable which were convertible into 30,086,390 and 8,106,618 shares, respectively, of the Company common stock, none of which were included in the diluted computation as their effect would be anti-dilutive.

Environmental Matters

Based upon management’s current assessment of its environmental responsibilities, it does not believe that any reclamation or remediation liability exists at March 31, 2015.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

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. In April 2015, the FASB proposed a deferral of the effective date of this ASU by one year, but permits entities to adopt one year earlier if they choose. The proposal to defer the effective date is currently not approved.The Company is currently evaluating these new requirements to determine the method of implementation and any resulting estimated effects on the consolidated financial statements.

In April 2015, the FASB issued an ASU which requires that debt issuance costs be presented in the balance sheet as a direct reduction to the carrying amount of the associated debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. Currently debt issuance costs are recognized as an asset. The ASU is effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2016 and is required to be applied retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on its results of operations, financial position, and cash flows.

Note_4_Property_and_Equipment

Note 4 - Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
Note 4 - Property and Equipment	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 4 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

	The following is a summary of property, plant, and equipment – at cost, less accumulated depreciation:

			2014		2013
	Land (a)		$	945,180	$	945,180
	Land improvements			164,758		164,758
	Buildings			3,308,465		631,299
	Mining equipment			1,684,197		1,569,635
	Milling equipment			2,620,300		333,594
	Laboratory equipment			594,451		65,934
	Office equipment			72,174		60,992
	Vehicles			148,673		140,002
				9,538,198		3,911,394
	Less: Accumulated depreciation			2,482,324		1,317,958
				7,055,874		2,593,436
	Construction in progress (b)			-		3,438,113
	Total		$	7,055,874	$	6,031,549

		(a)	Includes the Atlas Mine near Mullan, Idaho with a carrying value of $445,180 (Note 3), and the Dragon Mine with a carrying value of $500,000.

		(b)	Represents investments in a new plant facility and related equipment at the mine site, which were transferred to the respective accounts in 2014.

	The Company is using a five-year depreciation schedule with respect to its new processing plant that was commissioned in 2014. The five-year depreciation schedule is a change from the 40 years utilized for the building and 7 years utilized for the equipment relating to the new processing plant in the quarterly financial statements for the quarters ended March 31, June 30 and September 30, 2014. This change in useful life resulted in $587,427 of additional depreciation expense, which was recorded during the fourth quarter of 2014. The impact of the change in the depreciation schedule did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements for the three quarters previously reported on Form 10-Q.

Note_5_Stock_Award_Payable

Note 5 - Stock Award Payable	12 Months Ended
Note 5 - Stock Award Payable	Dec. 31, 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 of the Company's common stock issuable, but not issued, under a 2007 employment agreement. The Company recorded the stock grant as a liability which was revalued 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 and accordingly the $72,000 balance of the liability was reversed into Other Income.

Note_6_Fair_Value_Measurements

Note 6 - Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
Note 6 - Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	NOTE 6 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

	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 – Inputs other than level one inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable; and

	●	Level 3 – Unobservable inputs developed using estimates and assumptions, which are developed by the reporting entity and reflect those assumptions that a market participant would use.

	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		31-Dec-14		31-Dec-13

	Financial instruments:
	Warrant derivative *									--		--	$	950,000
	Series 2023 PIK Note Derivative								$	478,149	$	478,149	$	2,250,000
	Series A PIK Note Derivative								$	9,557,476	$	9,557,476		--

	* The warrant was cancelled in November 2014. See Note 10.

	The following table summarizes the activity for financial instruments at fair value using Level 3 inputs:

	Balance at December 31, 2013		$	-
	Transfer into Level 3 ^(a)			2,250,000
	Issuance of Series A PIK Note			9,212,285
	Issuance of additional Series 2023 PIK Note			44,138
	Net unrealized losses included in earnings (loss)			(1,470,798	)

	Balance at December 31, 2014		$	10,035,625

	(a)	In the course of preparing its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company reclassified the Series 2023 PIK note derivative to Level 3 fair value hierarchy to match with the Series A PIK note derivative since it based off of a similar model.

	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 the fair value at December 31, 2014 and 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, and the remaining short term period outstanding, the carrying value of notes payable other than PIK notes materially approximate fair value. Estimated fair value of the PIK Notes Payable approximate $27,488,811 and $10,500,000, respectively, at December 31, 2014 and 2013 (Level 2).

	For the Company's warrant and PIK note derivative liabilities, Level 3 fair value hierarchy was estimated using a Monte Carlo Model using the following assumptions:

	Series 2023 PIK Note derivative liability		Fair Value Measurements
			Using Inputs
			31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13

	Market price and estimated fair value of stock		$	0.73		$	1.1
	Exercise price		$	1.36		$	1.4
	Term (years)			8.58			9.58
	Dividend yield		$	--		$	--
	Expected volatility *			52	%		76.9	%
	Risk-free interest rate			2.08	%		2.96	%

	Series A PIK Note derivative liability		Fair Value Measurements
			Using Inputs
			31-Dec-14

	Market price and estimated fair value of stock		$	0.73
	Exercise price		$	0.92
	Term (years)			3.83
	Dividend yield		$	--
	Expected volatility			52	%
	Risk-free interest rate			2.08	%

	Warrant derivative liability		Fair Value Measurements
			Using Inputs
			31-Dec-13

Market price and estimated fair value of stock		$	1.1
Exercise price		$	1.93
Term (years)			3
Dividend yield		$	--
Expected volatility *			76.9	%
Risk-free interest rate			0.78	%

* 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 Series 2023 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_7_Notes_Payable

Note 7 - Notes Payable	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
Note 7 - Notes Payable	Mar. 31, 2015								Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 6 - NOTES PAYABLE								NOTE 7 - NOTES PAYABLE

	Notes payable at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 consist of the following:								Notes payable at December 31, 2014 and 2013 consist of the following:

			March 31,			December 31,					December 31,
			2015			2014					2014			2013

	Note payable for mining equipment, payable $1,339 monthly, including interest (a)		$	52,414		$	55,720		Note payable for mining equipment, payable $5,556 monthly, including interest (a)		$	--		$	42,927
	Note payable for mining equipment, payable $950 monthly, including interest (b)			11,579			14,057		Note payable for mining equipment, payable $950 monthly, including interest (b)			14,057			23,302
	Note payable for mining equipment, payable $6,060 monthly, including interest (c)			--			6,033		Note payable for mining equipment, payable $6,060 monthly, including interest (c)			6,033			76,313
	Note payable for lab equipment, payable $9,122 monthly, including interest (d)			----			18,246		Note payable for lab equipment, payable $9,122 monthly, including interest (d)			18,246			--
	Note payable for mine site vehicle, payable $628 monthly (e)			18,851			20,736		Note payable for mining equipment, payable $1,339 monthly, including interest (e)			55,720			--
	Note payable to an insurance company, payable $21,531monthly, including interest (f)			85,422			149,036		Note payable for mine site vehicle, payable $628 monthly (f)			20,736			28,276
	Note payable to an insurance company, payable $6,094 monthly, including interest (g)			24,215			42,211		Note payable for mining equipment, payable $5,000 monthly, including interest (g)			--			9,932
				192,481			306,039		Note payable for mining equipment, payable $2,250 monthly, including interest (h)			--			8,898
	Less: Current Portion			(142,417	)		(246,894	)	Note payable to an insurance company, payable $21,531monthly, including interest (i)			149,036			--
	Notes Payable, Long-Term Portion		$	50,064		$	59,145		Note payable to an insurance company, payable $6,094 monthly, including interest (j)			42,211			--
									Note payable to an insurance company, payable $4,447 monthly, including interest (k)			--			132,576
		(a)	On October 31,2014, the Company purchased mining equipment for $57,900 by issuing a note with an interest rate of 5.2%. The note is collateralized by the mining equipment with payments of $1,339 for 48 months, which started on November 30,2014.						Note payable to an insurance company, payable $4,447 monthly, including interest (l)			--			29,767
												306,039			351,991
		(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.						Less: Current Portion			(246,894	)		(311,165	)
									Notes Payable, Long-Term Portion		$	59,145		$	40,826
		(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.
										(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.
		(d)	On April 16, 2014, the Company purchased lab equipment for $109,493 by depositing and issuing a non-interest bearing note in the amount of $91,229. The note is collateralized by the lab equipment with payments of $9,122 for ten months, which started in May 2014.
										(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.
		(e)	On September 20, 2012, the Company purchased a vehicle for the mine site for $37,701 by issuing a non-interest bearing note. The note is collateralized by the vehicle with payments of $628 for 60 months, which started on October 20, 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.
		(f)	The Company signed a note payable with an insurance company dated October 31, 2014 for directors’ and officers’ insurance, due in monthly installments, including interest at 3.15%. The note will mature on July 2015.
										(d)	On April 16, 2014, the Company purchased lab equipment for $109,493 by depositing and issuing a non-interest bearing note in the amount of $91,229. The note is collateralized by the lab equipment with payments of $9,122 for ten months, which started in May 2014.
		(g)	The Company signed a note payable with an insurance company dated October 31, 2014 for liability insurance, due in monthly installments, including interest at 3.15%. The note will mature on July 2015.
										(e)	On October 31, 2014, the Company purchased mining equipment for $65,120 by depositing and issuing a note in the amount of $57,900 with an interest rate of 5.2%. The note is collateralized by the mining equipment with payments of $1,339 for 48 months, which started on November 30, 2014.
	The following is a schedule of the principal maturities on these notes for the next four years:
										(f)	On September 20, 2012, the Company purchased a vehicle for the mine site for $37,701 by issuing a non-interest bearing note. The note is collateralized by the vehicle with payments of $628 for 60 months, which started on October 20, 2012.
	April 2015 – March 2016		$	142,417
	April 2016 – March 2017			21,929						(g)	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 with payments of $3,518 for three months, then $5,000 for twelve months.
	April 2017 – March 2018			18,925
	April 2018 – March 2019			9,210						(h)	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 with payments of $1,632 for five months, then $2,250 for twelve months
	Total Notes Payable		$	192,481
										(i)	The Company signed a note payable with an insurance company dated October 31, 2014 for directors’ and officers’ insurance, due in monthly installments, including interest at 3.15%. The note will mature on July 2015.
	During the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company's interest payments totaled $4,178 and $3,745, respectively.
										(j)	The Company signed a note payable with an insurance company dated October 31, 2014 for liability insurance, due in monthly installments, including interest at 3.15%. The note will mature on July 2015.

										(k)	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.

										(l)	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.

									The following is a schedule of the principal maturities on these notes for the next four years:

									2015		$	246,894
									2016			25,457
									2017			20,615
									2018			13,073
									Total Notes Payable		$	306,039

									During the 2014 and 2013, the Company's interest payments totaled $10,460 and $23,180, respectively.

Note_8_Convertible_Debt_PIK_No

Note 8 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Dec. 31, 2014

Convertible Debt [Abstract]

Convertible Debt [Text Block]

NOTE 7 – CONVERTIBLE DEBT (PIK NOTES)

NOTE 8 – CONVERTIBLE DEBT (PIK NOTES)

The Company raised $23 million of financing through the issuance of two series of Paid-In-Kind (“PIK”)-Election Convertible Notes in 2013 and 2014, with key terms highlighted in the table below:

Key Terms

Series 2023 Notes

Series A Notes

Key Terms

Series 2023 Notes

Series A Notes

Issuance Date

5-Aug-13

3-Nov-14

Inception Date

8/5/13

11/3/14

Cash Received

10,500,000

12,500,000

Cash Received

$10,500,000

$12,500,000

Principal (Initial Liability)

10,500,000

19,848,486

Principal (Initial Liability)

$10,500,000

$19,848,486

Original Issue Discount (OID)

N/A

7,348,486

Original Issue Discount (OID)

N/A

$7,348,486

Maturity (Term)

10 years, but convertible after 1 year based on the market price of the Company’s stock

4 years, but may range between 2 years to the full maturity of the Series 2023 Notes, depending on whether a Specified Event occurs and/or an Extension Option is elected (see below for further details)

Maturity (Term)

10 years, but convertible after 1 year based on the market price of the Company’s stock

Exercise Price

$1.40 at inception, adjusted downward based on antidilution provisions/downround protection

$0.92 at inception, adjusted downward based on antidilution provisions; also may be reduced by $0.10 if Extension Option is elected (see below)

Exercise Price

$1.40 at inception, adjusted downward based on antidilution provisions/downround protection

$0.92 at inception, adjusted downward based on antidilution provisions; also may be reduced by $0.10 if Extension Option is elected (see below)

Stated Interest

10% per annum, due semiannually

10% per annum, due semiannually, may be reduced to 1% if Specified Event (see below) occurs

Stated Interest

10% per annum, due semiannually

10% per annum, due semiannually, may be reduced to 1% if Specified Event (see below) occurs

Derivative Liability

$2,055,000 established at inception due to existence of antidilution provisions; revalued every quarter using Monte Carlo model

$9,212,285 established at inception due to existence of antidilution provisions; revalued every quarter using Monte Carlo model

Derivative Liability

$2,055,000 established at inception due to existence of antidilution provisions; revalued every quarter using Monte Carlo model

$9,212,285 established at inception due to existence of antidilution provisions; revalued every quarter using Monte Carlo model

As of 03/31/2015, the liability components of the PIK Notes on the Company’s balance sheet are listed in the following table:

As of 12/31/2014, the liability components of the PIK Notes on the Company’s balance sheet are listed in the following table:

(in $$)

Series 2023 Notes

Series A Notes

Total

(in $$)

Series 2023 Notes

Series A Notes

Total

PIK Note Payable, Gross

12,155,063

19,848,486

32,003,549

PIK Note Payable, Gross

11,576,250

19,848,486

31,424,736

Less: Discount

(1,944,922

)

(16,250,358

)

(18,195,280

)

Less: Discount

(1,949,555

)

(16,450,742

)

(18,400,297

)

PIK Note Payable, Net

10,210,141

3,598,128

13,808,269

PIK Note Payable, Net

9,626,695

3,397,744

13,024,439

PIK Note Derivative Liability

554,128

9,600,625

10,154,753

PIK Note Derivative Liability

478,149

9,557,476

10,035,625

As of 12/31/2014, the liability components of the PIK Notes on the Company’s balance sheet are listed in the following table:

As of 12/31/2013, the liability components of the PIK Notes on the Company’s balance sheet are listed in the following table:

(in $$)

Series 2023 Notes

Series A Notes

Total

(in $$)

Series 2023 Notes

Series A Notes

Total

PIK Note Payable, Gross

11,576,250

19,848,486

31,424,736

PIK Note Payable, Gross

10,507,333

Less: Discount

(1,949,555

)

(16,450,742

)

(18,400,297

)

Less: Discount

(2,020,750

)

(2,020,750

)

PIK Note Payable, Net

9,626,695

3,397,744

13,024,439

PIK Note Payable, Net

8,486,583

PIK Note Derivative Liability

478,149

9,557,476

10,035,625

PIK Note Derivative Liability

2,250,000

Series A Notes

On November 3, 2014 (“Issue Date”), the Company issued, in a private placement pursuant to investment agreements, $19,848,486 principal amount of 10% PIK-Election Convertible Notes due 2018 ("Series A Notes") in exchange for $12,500,000 in cash and the cancellation of previously-issued warrants held by one investor.

Below are key terms of the Series A Notes:

Maturity- November 3, 2018, provided that the Stated Maturity Date may be extended to November 3, 2019 at the option of the Company (the “Extension Option”) if (i) the Company has delivered written notice of its exercise of the Extension Option to the Holder not more than ninety (90) nor less than thirty (30) days prior to November 3, 2018 and (ii) the Company has delivered a certificate, dated as of November 3, 2018, certifying that no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing; provided, further that the Stated Maturity Date shall be extended to the maturity date of the Series 2023 Notes or any Replacement Financing, as applicable, upon the occurrence of a Specified Event (“Specified Extension”).

Exercise Price- initially $0.92 per share and will be (i) adjusted from time to time pursuant antidilution provisions and (ii) reduced by $0.10 per share if the Company elects to exercise its Extension Option.

Stated Interest: 10% payable semiannually in arrears, provided that the interest rate shall be reduced to 1% per annum on the principal amount of the Note upon the occurrence of the Specified Event, as defined below.

Specified Event- means the event that may occur after the second anniversary of the Issuer Date if: (i) any amounts under the Series 2023 Notes or any Replacement Financing are outstanding, (ii) the VWAP for the preceding 30 consecutive Trading Days as determined by the Board of Directors of the Issuer in good faith is in excess of the Exercise Price, (iii) the closing Market Price of the Common Stock is in excess of the Exercise Price on the date immediately preceding the date on which the Specified Event occurs, (iv) no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing and (v) the Issuer has delivered a certificate to each holder of Series A Notes certifying that the conditions set forth in clauses (i) through (iv) above have been met.

Extension Option- If stock price is lower than current exercise price ($0.92) prior to the stated maturity (November 3, 2018), then the Company can elect an Extension Option, whereby the maturity is extended by one year (see Maturity definition), but with a reduction in exercise price by $0.10.

Liquidated Damages- The company is required to pay the noteholders 1% of the principal amount of the Series A Notes if a Registration statement is not filed and effective within 90 days of the inception date (and further damages for every 30 days thereafter). The Company has accrued $595,455 as Other Expense as of March 31, 2015 due to a delay in such filing.

Liquidated Damages- The company is required to pay the noteholders 1% of the principal amount of the Series A Notes if a Registration statement is not filed and effective within 90 days of the inception date (and further damages for every 30 days thereafter). The Company has accrued $200,000 as Other Expense as of December 31, 2014 due to a delay in such filing.

The number of shares issuable under the Notes may be affected by the antidilution provisions of the Notes. The antidilution provisions adjust the Exercise Price of the Notes in the event of stock dividends and splits, issuance below the market price of the Common Stock, issuances below the conversion price of the Notes, pro rata distribution of assets, rights plans, tender offers, and exchange offers.

The number of shares issuable under the Notes may be affected by the antidilution provisions of the Notes. The antidilition provisions adjust the Exercise Price of the Notes in the event of stock dividends and splits, issuance below the market price of the Common Stock, issuances below the conversion price of the Notes, pro rata distribution of assets, rights plans, tender offers, and exchange offers.

These Series A 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 antidilution 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 $9,212,285 (based on observable inputs using a Monte Carlo model) was bifurcated from the Series A Notes and accounted for as a separate derivative liability, which resulted in a corresponding amount of debt discount on the Series A Notes. In addition, an additional debt discount of $7,348,486 was recorded as a result of the difference between the $12,500,000 of cash received and the $19,848,486 of principal on the Series A Notes. This combined debt discount of $16,560,771 is being amortized using the effective interest method over the 4-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 March 31, 2015, the fair value of the Series A PIK Note Derivative was estimated to be $9,600,625. In addition, the Company amortized $200,384 of debt discount relating to the Series A PIK Notes Payable, increasing the Series A PIK Notes Payable carrying value to $3,598,128 as of March 31, 2015.

At December 31, 2014, the fair value of the Series A PIK Note Derivative was estimated to be $9,557,476, an increase in valuation of $345,191 from the November 3, 2014 inception date. In addition, the Company amortized $110,031 of debt discount relating to the Series A PIK Notes Payable, increasing the Series A PIK Notes Payable carrying value to $3,397,744 as of December 31, 2014.

Series 2023 Notes

In August 2013, the Company received $10,500,000 of financing through the private placement of 10% mandatory convertible Notes due 2023 ("Series 2023 Notes"). The principal amount of the Notes is due on maturity. The Company can elect to pay semi-annual interest on the Series 2023 Notes with additional PIK Notes containing the same terms as the Series 2023 Notes, except interest will accrue from issuance of such notes. The Company can also elect to pay interest in cash. In February 2014, August 2014, and February 2015 the Company issued $525,000, $551,250, and $578,813, respectively, in additional PIK Notes to the holders to pay the semi-annual interest.

In August 2013, the Company received $10,500,000 of financing through the private placement of 10% mandatory convertible Notes due 2023 ("Series 2023 Notes"). The principal amount of the Notes is due on maturity. The Company can elect to pay semi-annual interest on the Series 2023 Notes with additional PIK Notes containing the same terms as the Series 2023 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 Series 2023 Notes originally converted into the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $1.40 per share, which is subject to anti-dilution adjustments; these antidilution adjustments reduced the conversion price to $1.36 after the issuance of the Series A Notes. As of issuance, principal amount of the Series 2023 Notes were convertible into 7,500,000 shares of the common stock and into 7,720,588 shares after the issuance of the Series A Notes. The holders may convert the Series 2023 Notes at any time. The Series 2023 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 Series 2023 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 Series 2023 Notes. As of March 31, 2015, the Company was in compliance with the covenants.

The Series 2023 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; these antidilution adjustments reduced the conversion price to $1.36 after the issuance of the Series A Notes. As of issuance, principal amount of the Series 2023 Notes were convertible into 7,500,000 shares of the common stock and into 7,720,588 shares after the issuance of the Series A Notes. The holders may convert the Series 2023 Notes at any time. The Series 2023 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 Series 2023 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 Series 2023 Notes. As of December 31, 2014, the Company was in compliance with the covenants.

These Series 2023 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 using a Monte Carlo model) was bifurcated from the Series 2023 Notes and accounted for as a separate derivative liability, which resulted in a corresponding amount of debt discount on the Series 2023 Notes. The debt discount is being amortized using the effective interest method over the 10-year term of the Series 2023 Notes as Interest Expense, while the PIK Note Derivative is carried at fair value (using a Monte Carlo model) until the Series 2023 Notes are converted or otherwise extinguished. Any changes in fair value are recognized in earnings.

At March 31, 2015, the fair value of the PIK Note Derivative was estimated to be $554,128, which includes the value of the additional PIK Notes issued in February 2014, August 2014, and February 2015, for the semi-annual interest payments due. Total gain from the revaluation of the original PIK Notes derivative was $49,593 for the first quarter of 2015. In addition, during the first quarter of 2015, the Company recorded $26,387 of additional debt discount from the February 2015 issuance, and also amortized $31,020 of debt discount relating to the Series 2023 PIK Notes Payable, resulting in a total debt discount of $1,944,922 as of March 31, 2015, and increasing the Series 2023 PIK Notes Payable carrying value to $10,210,141 as of March 31, 2015.

At December 31, 2014, the fair value of the PIK Note Derivative was estimated to be $478,149, which includes the value of the additional PIK Notes issued in February and August 2014, for the semi-annual interest payments due. Total gain from the revaluation of the original PIK Notes derivative was $1,815,989 for 2014. In addition, during 2014, the Company recorded $48, 075 of additional debt discount from the February 2014 and August 2014 issuances above, and also amortized $119, 270 of debt discount relating to the Series 2023 PIK Notes Payable, resulting in a total debt discount of $1,949,555 as of December 31, 2014, and increasing the Series 2023 PIK Notes Payable carrying value to $9,626,695 as of December 31, 2014.

Note_9_Stockholders_Equity

Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 8 - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	NOTE 9 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

	Preferred Stock	Preferred Stock

	The Company is authorized to issue 10,000,000 shares of noncumulative, non-voting, nonconvertible preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, no shares of preferred stock were outstanding.	2014

	Common Stock	During 2014 the Company issued a total of 408,539 shares of common stock valued at $327,269 to directors and consultants as payments of fees.

	On November 20, 2012, stockholders of the Company approved to increase the authorized shares of common stock from 120,000,000 to 200,000,000 shares, $0.001 par value per share. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, 95,450,047 and 95,054,552 shares were issued and outstanding, respectively.	2013

	During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company issued a total of 145,495 shares of common stock valued at $107,251 to directors and consultants as payments of fees.	During 2013 the Company issued a total of 269,812 shares of common stock valued at $316,475 to directors and consultants as payments of fees. In addition, on January 23, 2013 the Company sold, in a privately negotiated transaction, 3,756,757 shares of its common stock at $1.48 per share for gross proceeds of $5,560,000. No broker was used and no commission was paid as part of this transaction.

	During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company issued a total of 250,000 shares of restricted stock valued at $165,000 to directors as part of the annual grant process. These shares vest 50% at the first anniversary of the grant date and 50% at the second anniversary of the grant date and will not be counted in the basic earnings per share calculation until they vest.	2012

		During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company issued a total of 103,574 shares of common stock to directors and consultants as payment of fees. The value of the restricted shares was recorded at $151,059. During the year ended December 31, 2012, warrant holders received 106,774 shares of the Company’s common stock through cashless exercises. During the year ended December 31, 2012 option holders received 39,685 shares of the Company’s common stock through a cashless exercise. Also during the year ended December 31, 2012 the Company sold a total of 1,250,000 shares of common stock priced at $1.30 per share, at the then current share price.

Note_10_Options_and_Warrants_t

Note 10 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
Note 10 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock	Mar. 31, 2015																Dec. 31, 2014
Options And Warrants To Purchase Common Stock [Abstract]
Options And Warrants To Purchase Common Stock [Text Block]	NOTE 9 - OPTIONS AND WARRANTS TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK																NOTE 10 – OPTIONS AND WARRANTS TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK

	Derivative Instruments - Warrants																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 contained 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 using a Monte Carlo model) 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 7, during August 2013, the Company issued $10,500,000 of 10% mandatorily convertible Series 2023 PIK 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.																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 using a Monte Carlo model) 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 Series 2023 PIK 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. On November 3, 2014, the Company cancelled the warrant arrangement, resulting in the fair value of the warrant at such date of $120,000 being credit to equity.

	On November 3, 2014, the Company cancelled the warrant arrangement, resulting in the fair value of the warrant at such date of $120,000 being credited to equity. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company recognized $114,000 of Other Income (Expense) resulting from the changes in the fair value of the warrant liability.																During 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded other income of $830,000, $995,000 and $630,000, respectively, resulting from the changes in the fair value of the warrant liability, mainly due to a lower stock price and a change in the volatility utilized by the Company, as discussed in Note 6.

	Outstanding Stock Warrants																Outstanding Stock Warrants

	A summary of the status of the warrants outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2015 is presented below:																		Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable
																	Exercise Price		Number Outstanding				Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)				Weighted Average Exercise Price
						Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable											$0.75			139,340				0.75			$	0.75
		Exercise Price				Number Outstanding				Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)		Weighted Average Exercise Price					$0.78			213,402				1.09			$	0.78
		$	0.75				139,340				0.5	$	0.75				$0.80			124,481				1			$	0.8
		$	0.78				213,402				0.84	$	0.78				$1.00			180,000				0.81			$	1
		$	0.8				124,481				0.75	$	0.8				$1.15			461,340				6.33			$	1.15
		$	1				180,000				0.56	$	1				$2.00			54,367				1.59			$	2
		$	1.15				461,340				6.08	$	1.15							1,172,930				3.08			$	1.01
		$	2				54,367				1.34	$	2
							1,172,930				2.83	$	1.01				No warrants were issued during 2013 and 2014. The intrinsic value of the outstanding warrants at December 31, 2014 was $0. Compensation expense of $210,067 has been recognized for the vesting of warrants in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2012.

	No warrants were issued during 2014 or the first quarter of 2015. The intrinsic value of the outstanding warrants at March 31, 2014 was $0.																Outstanding Stock Options

	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, and 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.

	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, and 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 maturity equal to the expected term of the award.

	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 maturity equal to the expected term of the award.																A summary of the status and changes of the options granted under stock option plans and other agreements for 2014 and 2013 is as follows:

	The significant assumptions relating to the valuation of the Company's options issued for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were as follows on a weighted average basis:																		31-Dec-14								31-Dec-13
																			Shares				Weighted				Shares				Weighted
			2015				2014																Average								Average
	Dividend Yield			0	%			0	%														Exercise Price								Exercise Price
	Expected Life (years)			5.6				5.2
	Expected Volatility			51	%			58	%								Outstanding at beginning of period			15,878,116			$	1.03				15,455,471			$	1.04
	Risk Free Interest Rate			1.47	%			1.6	%								Issued			1,175,000				0.84				760,867				1.19
																	Exercised			--				--				--				--
	A summary of the status and changes of the options granted under stock option plans and other agreements for the first quarter of 2015 is as follows:																Forfeited			--				--				(338,222	)		$	1.73
																	Outstanding at end of period			17,053,116			$	1.02				15,878,116			$	1.03
			31-Mar-15
			Shares				Weighted										During the year ended December 31, 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, the options vest immediately or monthly as follows:
							Average
							Exercise Price												Vesting Information
																	Shares		Frequency		Begin Date		End Date
	Outstanding at beginning of period			17,053,116			$	1.02									200,000		Quarterly		3/31/14		12/31/14
	Issued			400,000				0.68									375,000		Immediately		6/10/14		6/10/14
	Exercised			--				--									600,000		Monthly		6/10/14		6/9/17
	Forfeited			--				--
	Outstanding at end of period			17,453,116			$	1.01									A summary of the status of the options outstanding at December 31, 2014 is presented below:

	During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company granted 400,000 options to purchase the Company’s common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $0.67 and the following vesting schedule.																	Options Outstanding												Options Exercisable
																		Number				Weighted				Weighted				Number				Weighted
					Vesting Information													Outstanding				Average				Average				Exercisable				Average
		Shares			Frequency		Begin Date		End Date													Remaining				Exercise								Exercise
			200,000		Quarterly		3/31/15		12/31/15													Contractual Life (years)				Price								Price
			200,000		Annually		2/5/16		2/5/18
																			7,358,277				3.94			$	0.7				7,358,277			$	0.7
	A summary of the status of the options outstanding at March 31, 2015 is presented below:																		3,405,134				6.69			$	0.83				3,405,134			$	0.83
																			975,000				9.45			$	0.84				491,667			$	0.84
		Options Outstanding										Options Exercisable							60,000				1.5			$	1				60,000			$	1
		Number				Weighted				Weighted		Number			Weighted				300,000				8.64			$	1.1				100,000			$	1.1
		Outstanding				Average				Average		Exercisable			Average				300,000				8.48			$	1.15				133,333			$	1.15
						Remaining				Exercise					Exercise				100,000				3.09			$	1.24				100,000			$	1.24
		Contractual Life (years)				Price						Price					115,000				6.24			$	1.35				115,000			$	1.35
																			125,000				3.09			$	1.45				125,000			$	1.45
		200,000				9.88			$	0.66		50,000		$	0.66			330,000				6.95			$	1.55				296,667			$	1.55
		200,000				9.88			$	0.68		--		$	0.68			7,645				3.09			$	1.58				7,645			$	1.58
		7,358,277				3.69			$	0.7		7,358,277		$	0.7			3,077,060				7.89			$	1.66				3,077,060			$	1.66
		3,405,134				6.44			$	0.83		3,405,134		$	0.83			900,000				6.64			$	1.9				900,000			$	1.9
		975,000				9.2			$	0.84		541,667		$	0.84			17,053,116				5.87			$	1.02				16,169,783			$	1.02
		60,000				1.25			$	1		60,000		$	1
		300,000				8.39			$	1.1		100,000		$	1.1	The weighted-average grant date fair value of options granted during 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $0.43, $0.64 and $1.33, respectively.
		300,000				8.24			$	1.15		158,333		$	1.15
		100,000				2.84			$	1.24		100,000		$	1.24	Compensation expense of $865,716, $4,707,381, and $2,314,154 has been recognized for the vested options for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value of the outstanding options at December 31, 2014 was $220,748. At December 31, 2014, $474,645 of unamortized compensation expense for unvested options is expected to be recognized over the next 1.85 years on a weighted average basis.
		115,000				5.99			$	1.35		115,000		$	1.35
		125,000				2.84			$	1.45		125,000		$	1.45
		330,000				6.7			$	1.55		321,667		$	1.55
		7,645				2.84			$	1.58		7,645		$	1.58
		3,077,060				7.65			$	1.66		3,077,060		$	1.66
		900,000				6.39			$	1.9		900,000		$	1.9
		17,453,116				5.72			$	1.01		16,319,783		$	1.02

The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted during the first quarter of 2015 was $0.31.

Compensation expense of $99,938 and $214,850 has been recognized for the vested options for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value of the outstanding options at March 31, 2015 was $12,000. At March 31, 2015, $499,908 of unamortized compensation expense for unvested options is expected to be recognized over the next 1.77 years on a weighted average basis.

Note_11_Per_Share_Data

Note 11 - Per Share Data	12 Months Ended
Note 11 - Per Share Data	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	NOTE 11 - PER SHARE DATA

	The computation of basic earnings (loss) per share of common stock is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the years. The computation of diluted earnings per common share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year plus the common stock equivalents that would arise from the exercise of stock options and warrants outstanding under the treasury method and the average market price per share during the year as well as the conversion of notes. As of December 31, 2014, common stock equivalents aggregated 48,312,435 shares consisting of outstanding options and warrants to purchase 17,053,116 and 1,172,930 shares of Company common stock, respectively and notes payable which were convertible into 30,086,389 shares of Company common stock. Common stock equivalents at December 31, 2013 aggregated 29,583,046 shares of which 15,878,116 consisted of options and 6,204,930 were in warrants and notes payable which were convertible into 7,500,000 shares of Company common stock. Common stock equivalents at December 31, 2012 aggregated 21,660,400 shares of which 15,455,470 consisted of options and 6,204,930 were in warrants. Common stock equivalents during 2012 through 2014 were not included in the computation of loss per share because they would have been anti-dilutive.

		Net Loss			Shares		Per-Share
		(Numerator)			(Denominator)		Amount
	For the year ended December 31, 2014:
	Basic and Diluted EPS
	Net loss	$	(10,316,317	)		94,895,194	$	(0.11	)

	For the year ended December 31, 2013:
	Basic and Diluted EPS
	Net loss	$	(13,063,526	)		94,303,264	$	(0.14	)

	For the year ended December 31, 2012:
	Basic and Diluted EPS
	Net loss	$	(9,732,399	)		89,552,788	$	(0.11	)

Note_12_Income_Taxes

Note 12 - Income Taxes	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Note 12 - Income Taxes	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 5 - INCOME TAX	NOTE 12 – INCOME TAXES

	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 March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.	At December 31, 2014, the Company had deferred tax assets principally arising from net operating loss carry-forwards and stock based compensation for income tax purposes. The Company calculates its deferred tax assets using the federal tax rate of 35% and the following effective state rates, net of federal benefits: Idaho (0.1%), Utah (2.3%), and New York State/New York City (0.45%). Due to operating losses and the uncertainty of future profitability, a valuation allowance has been recorded to fully offset the Company’s deferred tax assets.

		The tax effect of items that give rise to the deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:

			31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13
		Deferred tax assets:
		Net operating loss carryforward	$	23,246,809		$	18,454,164
		Stock-based compensation		4,121,311			3,685,646
		Stock Award Payable		--			40,792
		Total deferred tax assets		27,368,120			22,180,602

		Deferred tax liabilities:
		Property and equipment		(673,241	)		(421,025	)

		Less: valuation allowance		(26,694,879	)		(21,759,577	)
			$	--		$	--

		In assessing the realization of deferred tax assets, management determines whether it is more likely than not some, or all, of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the carryforward period as well as the period in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the reversal of taxable temporary differences, projected taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based upon historical losses and the possibility of continued losses over the periods that the deferred tax assets are deductible, management believes it is more likely than not that the Company will not realize the benefits of these deferred tax assets and thus recorded a valuation allowance against the entire deferred tax asset balance. The valuation allowance increased by $4,935,303, $5,034,877, and $3,903,777 in the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.

		At December 31, 2014, the Company had net operating loss carry-forwards of $62,196,737 for federal income tax purposes and $39,533,764 for state and local income tax purposes. The federal net operating loss carry-forwards are available to be utilized against future taxable income through fiscal year 2034 and state loss carry-forwards expire from 2024 through 2034, subject to substantial restrictions on the utilization of net operating losses in the event of an “ownership change” as defined by the Internal Revenue Code. Utilization of the Company’s federal and state net operating loss carry-forwards are subject to limitations as a result of these restrictions. No amounts were provided for unrecognized tax benefits attributable to uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2014 and 2013. All tax years prior to 2011 are not subject to IRS and state tax authorities’ audit, except for examination of the net operating loss carryforward, which dates back to 2003.

		A reconciliation of the differences between the effective and statutory income tax rates is as follows:

			31-Dec-14						31-Dec-13					31-Dec-12

		Federal statutory rate	$	(3,610,711	)		35	%	$	(4,572,234	)	35	%	$	(3,406,340	)	35	%
		State income taxes – Idaho		(11,016	)		0.1	%		(14,264	)	0.1	%		(37,982	)	0.4	%
		State income taxes - Utah		(239,093	)		2.3	%		(199,166	)	1.5	%		(227,169	)	2.3	%
		State and local income taxes - NY		(46,372	)		0.4	%		(58,721	)	0.5	%		--		--
		Change in valuation allowance		4,935,302			(47.8	%)		5,034,877		(39.0%	)		3,903,777		(40.1%	)
		Net nontaxable gain on derivative		(843,861	)		8.2	%		(290,623	)	2.2	%		(232,286	)	2.4	%
		Miscellaneous		(184,249	)		1.8	%		100,131		(0.3%	)		-		--

			$	--			0	%	$	--		0	%	$	--		0	%

Note_13_Related_Parties

Note 13 - Related Parties	12 Months Ended
Note 13 - Related Parties	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 13 – RELATED PARTIES

	David A. Taft, a director, is the president of IBS Capital LLC (“IBS”), a Massachusetts limited liability company, whose principal business is investing in securities. IBS is the general partner of the IBS Turnaround Fund (QP), which is a Massachusetts limited partnership, IBS Turnaround Fund (LP), which is a Massachusetts limited partnership and the IBS Opportunity Fund, Ltd.

	Mr. Taft participated in the Series A PIK Note financing described in Note 8, with the following investments, which were utilized by the Company to fund its operations:

	Investor	Investment		OID/Discount		Principal		Shares Issuable
								@0.92, excluding
								interest

	IBS Turnaround Fund (A Limited Partnership)		531,960	$	0.66		806,000		876,087

	IBS Turnaround Fund QP (A Limited Partnership)		1,118,040	$	0.66		1,694,000		1,841,304

	IBS Opportunity Fund, Ltd.		350,000	$	0.66		530,303		576,416
		$	2,000,000			$	3,030,303		3,293,807

	Material Advisors LLC

	On December 30, 2008, the Company entered into a Management Agreement with Material Advisors LLC, a management services company (“Manager”). The Management Agreement had a term ending on December 31, 2010 with automatic renewal for successive one-year periods unless either Manager or Company provided 90 days prior notice of cancellation to the other party or pursuant to the termination provisions of the Management Agreement. Under the Management Agreement, Manager would perform or engage others, including Andre Zeitoun, a principal of Manager, Chris Carney and Eric Basroon (“Management Personnel”), to perform senior management services including such services as are customarily provided by a chief executive officer but not (unless otherwise agreed) services customarily provided by a chief financial officer. Pursuant to the Management Agreement, Andre Zeitoun would serve as Company’s Chief Executive Officer and would be appointed as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors.

	The services provided by Manager included, without limitation, consulting with the Board of Directors and the Company’s management on business and financial matters. Manager was paid an annual fee of $1,000,000 per year, payable in equal monthly installments of $83,333. Manager was solely responsible for the compensation of the Management Personnel, including Mr. Zeitoun and the Management Personnel was not entitled to any direct compensation or benefits from the Company (including, in the case of Mr. Zeitoun, for service on the Board). In January 2009, the Company granted Manager non-qualified stock options to purchase, for $0.70 per share, up to 6,583,277 shares of the Company’s stock. In February 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors extended the Management Agreement for one additional year, thus extending the termination date of the agreement to December 31, 2012. As part of the extension of the Management Agreement, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the issuance of 2,904,653 warrants to purchase shares of common stock of the Company at $0.83 per share. The warrants have a term of 5 years and vest equally on a monthly basis beginning January 2012. On January 2012, the Company’s Board of Directors unanimously agreed to pay a performance bonus of $750,000 to the Manager.

	On November 20, 2012, it was decided that effective January 1, 2013 the Company would engage the three members of Material Advisors individually rather than through Material Advisors.

Note_14_Commitments_and_Contin

Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Dec. 31, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 10 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

NOTE 14 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Commitments

Contingencies

The following table summarizes our contractual obligations as of March 31, 2015 that require us to make future cash payments:

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.

Payment due by period

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 matter described above, 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.

Total

< 1 year

1 - 3 years

Contractual Obligations:

Office Lease

Rent obligations

271,796

153,615

118,181

Total

271,796

153,615

118,181

The Company extended their lease agreement for office space through December 31, 2015 at a monthly rent of $12,691 and intends to extend it further for an additional year through 2016 for an aggregate commitment of approximately $309,871 at December 31, 2014, payable over the next two years.

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_15A_Financial_Information

Note 15A- Financial Information by Quarter (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
Note 15A- Financial Information by Quarter (Unaudited)	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]	Note 15A - FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY QUARTER (UNAUDITED)

	2014 For Quarter Ended	31-Dec			30-Sep			30-Jun			31-Mar
	Revenue	$	119,533		$	55,681		$	47,993		$	11,014
	Operating loss	$	(3,147,929	)	$	(2,389,291	)	$	(2,712,065	)	$	(2,552,293	)
	Net loss	$	(4,346,638	)	$	(2,576,750	)	$	(3,035,704	)	$	(357,225	)
	Loss Per Share (Basic and Diluted)	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.03	)	$	(0.03	)	$	(0.00	)

	2013 For Quarter Ended	31-Dec			30-Sep			30-Jun			31-Mar
	Revenue	$	10,088		$	6,773		$	12,878		$	25,086
	Operating loss	$	(3,795,077	)	$	(3,250,990	)	$	(2,774,969	)	$	(3,582,514	)
	Net loss	$	(3,510,651	)	$	(3,869,099	)	$	(2,604,885	)	$	(3,078,891	)
	Loss Per Share (Basic and Diluted)	$	(0.04	)	$	(0.04	)	$	(0.03	)	$	(0.03	)

Note_1_Basis_of_Presentation

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation	Mar. 31, 2015
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, 2014, included in the Company's Annual Report filed on Form 10-K for such year. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire year.

Schedule_II_Valuation_and_Qual

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	Dec. 31, 2014
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]		Balance at		Additions Charged		Net		Balance at
		Beginning of		to Expenses/		(Deductions)		End of Year
		Year		Other Accounts		Recoveries
	Allowance for doubtful accounts
	2014	$	--	$	--	$	--	$	--
	2013	$	25,106	$	--	$	25,106	$	--
	2012	$	11,938	$	13,168	$	--	$	25,106

	Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets
	2014	$	21,759,577	$	4,935,302	$	--	$	26,694,879
	2013	$	16,724,700	$	5,034,877	$	--	$	21,759,577
	2012	$	12,820,923	$	3,903,777	$	--	$	16,724,700

Accounting_Policies_by_Policy_

Accounting Policies, by Policy (Policies)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Dec. 31, 2014

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Exploration Stage Company [Policy Text Block]

Exploration-Stage Company

Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Applied Minerals, Inc. and its inactive subsidiary in northern Idaho.

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 consolidated financial statements, the warrant and PIK note derivative liabilities, stock compensation, impairment of long-lived assets and valuation allowance on income taxes 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

Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Receivables

Trade receivables are reported at outstanding principal amounts, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts.

Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Property and Equipment

Estimated Useful Life (years)

Estimated

Building and Building Improvements

5 – 40

Useful Life *

Mining equipment

2 – 7

Building and Building Improvements

5 – 40 years

Office and shop furniture and equipment

3 – 7

Mining equipment

2 – 7 years

Vehicles

Office and shop furniture and equipment

3 – 7 years

Vehicles

5 years

* See Note 4 for explanation of a change in useful life in 2014.

Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Impairment of Long-lived Assets

Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Revenue Recognition

Exploitation Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Mining Exploration and Development Costs

Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Income taxes

Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]

Stock Options and Warrants

Environmental Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Environmental Matters

Based upon management’s current assessment of its environmental responsibilities, it does not believe that any reclamation or remediation liability exists at March 31, 2015.

Based upon management’s current assessment of its environmental responsibilities, it does not believe that any reclamation or remediation liability exists at December 31, 2014.

New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

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 1: Identify the contract(s) with a customer.

Step 4: Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract.

Step 2: Identify the performance obligations in the contract.

Step 5: Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation.

Step 3: Determine the transaction price.

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. In April 2015, the FASB proposed a deferral of the effective date of this ASU by one year, but permits entities to adopt one year earlier if they choose. The proposal to defer the effective date is currently not approved.The Company is currently evaluating these new requirements to determine the method of implementation and any resulting estimated effects on the consolidated financial statements.

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 consolidatedfinancial statements.

Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Fair Value

●

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities;

●

Level 2 – Inputs other than level one inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable; and

●

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs developed using estimates and assumptions, which are developed by the reporting entity and reflect those assumptions that a market participant would use.

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

March 31,

December 31,

2015

2014 (a)

Financial instruments:

Series 2023 PIK Note Derivative

554,128

478,149

Series A PIK Note Derivative

9,600,625

9,557,476

The following table summarizes the activity for financial instruments at fair value using Level 3 inputs:

Balance at December 31, 2014

10,035,625

Issuance of additional Series 2023 PIK Note

26,387

Net unrealized loss

92,741

Balance at March 31, 2015

10,154,753

(a)

For the Company's warrant and PIK note derivative liabilities, Level 3 fair value hierarchy was estimated using a Monte Carlo Model using the following assumptions:

Series 2023 PIK Note derivative liability

Fair Value Measurements

Using Inputs

March 31,

December 31,

2015

2014

Market price and estimated fair value of stock

0.7

0.73

Exercise price

1.36

Term (years)

8.33

8.58

Dividend yield

Expected volatility

60.9

Risk-free interest rate

1.81

2.08

Series A PIK Note derivative liability

Fair Value Measurements

Using Inputs

March 31,

December 31,

2015

2014

Market price and estimated fair value of stock

0.7

0.73

Exercise price

0.92

Term (years)

3.58

3.83

Dividend yield

Expected volatility

60.9

Risk-free interest rate

1.81

2.08

Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Per share data

Loss per share for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, is calculated based on 95,107,112 and 94,692,696 weighted average outstanding shares of common stock.

Note_3_Summary_of_Significant_1

Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	3 Months Ended													12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015													Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]		Estimated Useful Life (years)													Estimated
	Building and Building Improvements	5 – 40													Useful Life *
	Mining equipment	2 – 7												Building and Building Improvements	5 – 40 years
	Office and shop furniture and equipment	3 – 7												Mining equipment	2 – 7 years
	Vehicles		5											Office and shop furniture and equipment	3 – 7 years
														Vehicles	5 years
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]		Fair value measurement using inputs								Carrying amount
		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3		March 31,		December 31,
		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3		2015		2014 (a)

	Financial instruments:
	Series 2023 PIK Note Derivative							$	554,128	$	554,128	$	478,149
	Series A PIK Note Derivative							$	9,600,625	$	9,600,625	$	9,557,476
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	10,035,625
	Issuance of additional Series 2023 PIK Note		26,387
	Net unrealized loss		92,741

	Balance at March 31, 2015	$	10,154,753
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	Series 2023 PIK Note derivative liability	Fair Value Measurements												Series 2023 PIK Note derivative liability		Fair Value Measurements
		Using Inputs														Using Inputs
		March 31,			December 31,											31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13
		2015			2014
														Market price and estimated fair value of stock		$	0.73		$	1.1
	Market price and estimated fair value of stock	$	0.7		$	0.73								Exercise price		$	1.36		$	1.4
	Exercise price	$	1.36		$	1.36								Term (years)			8.58			9.58
	Term (years)		8.33			8.58								Dividend yield		$	--		$	--
	Dividend yield	$	--		$	--								Expected volatility *			52	%		76.9	%
	Expected volatility		60.9	%		52	%							Risk-free interest rate			2.08	%		2.96	%
	Risk-free interest rate		1.81	%		2.08	%							Series A PIK Note derivative liability		Fair Value Measurements
	Series A PIK Note derivative liability	Fair Value Measurements														Using Inputs
		Using Inputs														31-Dec-14
		March 31,			December 31,
		2015			2014									Market price and estimated fair value of stock		$	0.73
														Exercise price		$	0.92
	Market price and estimated fair value of stock	$	0.7		$	0.73								Term (years)			3.83
	Exercise price	$	0.92		$	0.92								Dividend yield		$	--
	Term (years)		3.58			3.83								Expected volatility			52	%
	Dividend yield	$	--		$	--								Risk-free interest rate			2.08	%
	Expected volatility		60.9	%		52	%							Warrant derivative liability		Fair Value Measurements
	Risk-free interest rate		1.81	%		2.08	%									Using Inputs
																31-Dec-13

														Market price and estimated fair value of stock		$	1.1
														Exercise price		$	1.93
														Term (years)			3
														Dividend yield		$	--
														Expected volatility *			76.9	%
														Risk-free interest rate			0.78	%

Note_4_Property_and_Equipment_

Note 4 - Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Note 4 - Property and Equipment (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property Plant And Equipment Carrying Value [Table Text Block]		2014		2013
	Land (a)	$	945,180	$	945,180
	Land improvements		164,758		164,758
	Buildings		3,308,465		631,299
	Mining equipment		1,684,197		1,569,635
	Milling equipment		2,620,300		333,594
	Laboratory equipment		594,451		65,934
	Office equipment		72,174		60,992
	Vehicles		148,673		140,002
			9,538,198		3,911,394
	Less: Accumulated depreciation		2,482,324		1,317,958
			7,055,874		2,593,436
	Construction in progress (b)		-		3,438,113
	Total	$	7,055,874	$	6,031,549

Note_6_Fair_Value_Measurements1

Note 6 - Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments (Tables)	3 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015							Dec. 31, 2014
Note 6 - Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments (Tables) [Line Items]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]									Fair value measurement using inputs								Carrying amount
									Level 1			Level 2			Level 3		31-Dec-14		31-Dec-13

								Financial instruments:
								Warrant derivative *								--		--	$	950,000
								Series 2023 PIK Note Derivative							$	478,149	$	478,149	$	2,250,000
								Series A PIK Note Derivative							$	9,557,476	$	9,557,476		--
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	10,035,625
	Issuance of additional Series 2023 PIK Note		26,387
	Net unrealized loss		92,741

	Balance at March 31, 2015	$	10,154,753
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	Series 2023 PIK Note derivative liability	Fair Value Measurements						Series 2023 PIK Note derivative liability	Fair Value Measurements
		Using Inputs							Using Inputs
		March 31,			December 31,				31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13
		2015			2014
								Market price and estimated fair value of stock	$	0.73		$	1.1
	Market price and estimated fair value of stock	$	0.7		$	0.73		Exercise price	$	1.36		$	1.4
	Exercise price	$	1.36		$	1.36		Term (years)		8.58			9.58
	Term (years)		8.33			8.58		Dividend yield	$	--		$	--
	Dividend yield	$	--		$	--		Expected volatility *		52	%		76.9	%
	Expected volatility		60.9	%		52	%	Risk-free interest rate		2.08	%		2.96	%
	Risk-free interest rate		1.81	%		2.08	%	Series A PIK Note derivative liability	Fair Value Measurements
	Series A PIK Note derivative liability	Fair Value Measurements							Using Inputs
		Using Inputs							31-Dec-14
		March 31,			December 31,
		2015			2014			Market price and estimated fair value of stock	$	0.73
								Exercise price	$	0.92
	Market price and estimated fair value of stock	$	0.7		$	0.73		Term (years)		3.83
	Exercise price	$	0.92		$	0.92		Dividend yield	$	--
	Term (years)		3.58			3.83		Expected volatility		52	%
	Dividend yield	$	--		$	--		Risk-free interest rate		2.08	%
	Expected volatility		60.9	%		52	%	Warrant derivative liability	Fair Value Measurements
	Risk-free interest rate		1.81	%		2.08	%		Using Inputs
									31-Dec-13

								Market price and estimated fair value of stock	$	1.1
								Exercise price	$	1.93
								Term (years)		3
								Dividend yield	$	--
								Expected volatility *		76.9	%
								Risk-free interest rate		0.78	%
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Note 6 - Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments (Tables) [Line Items]
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]								Balance at December 31, 2013	$	-
								Transfer into Level 3 ^(a)		2,250,000
								Issuance of Series A PIK Note		9,212,285
								Issuance of additional Series 2023 PIK Note		44,138
								Net unrealized losses included in earnings (loss)		(1,470,798	)

								Balance at December 31, 2014	$	10,035,625

Note_7_Notes_Payable_Tables

Note 7 - Notes Payable (Tables)	3 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2015							Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]		March 31,			December 31,				December 31,
		2015			2014				2014			2013

	Note payable for mining equipment, payable $1,339 monthly, including interest (a)	$	52,414		$	55,720		Note payable for mining equipment, payable $5,556 monthly, including interest (a)	$	--		$	42,927
	Note payable for mining equipment, payable $950 monthly, including interest (b)		11,579			14,057		Note payable for mining equipment, payable $950 monthly, including interest (b)		14,057			23,302
	Note payable for mining equipment, payable $6,060 monthly, including interest (c)		--			6,033		Note payable for mining equipment, payable $6,060 monthly, including interest (c)		6,033			76,313
	Note payable for lab equipment, payable $9,122 monthly, including interest (d)		----			18,246		Note payable for lab equipment, payable $9,122 monthly, including interest (d)		18,246			--
	Note payable for mine site vehicle, payable $628 monthly (e)		18,851			20,736		Note payable for mining equipment, payable $1,339 monthly, including interest (e)		55,720			--
	Note payable to an insurance company, payable $21,531monthly, including interest (f)		85,422			149,036		Note payable for mine site vehicle, payable $628 monthly (f)		20,736			28,276
	Note payable to an insurance company, payable $6,094 monthly, including interest (g)		24,215			42,211		Note payable for mining equipment, payable $5,000 monthly, including interest (g)		--			9,932
			192,481			306,039		Note payable for mining equipment, payable $2,250 monthly, including interest (h)		--			8,898
	Less: Current Portion		(142,417	)		(246,894	)	Note payable to an insurance company, payable $21,531monthly, including interest (i)		149,036			--
	Notes Payable, Long-Term Portion	$	50,064		$	59,145		Note payable to an insurance company, payable $6,094 monthly, including interest (j)		42,211			--
								Note payable to an insurance company, payable $4,447 monthly, including interest (k)		--			132,576
								Note payable to an insurance company, payable $4,447 monthly, including interest (l)		--			29,767
										306,039			351,991
								Less: Current Portion		(246,894	)		(311,165	)
								Notes Payable, Long-Term Portion	$	59,145		$	40,826
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]	April 2015 – March 2016	$	142,417					2015	$	246,894
	April 2016 – March 2017		21,929					2016		25,457
	April 2017 – March 2018		18,925					2017		20,615
	April 2018 – March 2019		9,210					2018		13,073
	Total Notes Payable	$	192,481					Total Notes Payable	$	306,039

Note_8_Convertible_Debt_PIK_No1

Note 8 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Tables) (Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member])	3 Months Ended										12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015										Dec. 31, 2014
Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member]
Note 8 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Tables) [Line Items]
Convertible Debt [Table Text Block]	(in $$)	Series 2023 Notes			Series A Notes			Total			(in $$)	Series 2023 Notes			Series A Notes			Total
	PIK Note Payable, Gross		12,155,063			19,848,486			32,003,549		PIK Note Payable, Gross		11,576,250			19,848,486			31,424,736
	Less: Discount		(1,944,922	)		(16,250,358	)		(18,195,280	)	Less: Discount		(1,949,555	)		(16,450,742	)		(18,400,297	)
	PIK Note Payable, Net		10,210,141			3,598,128			13,808,269		PIK Note Payable, Net		9,626,695			3,397,744			13,024,439

	PIK Note Derivative Liability		554,128			9,600,625			10,154,753		PIK Note Derivative Liability		478,149			9,557,476			10,035,625
	(in $$)	Series 2023 Notes			Series A Notes			Total			(in $$)	Series 2023 Notes			Series A Notes			Total
	PIK Note Payable, Gross		11,576,250			19,848,486			31,424,736		PIK Note Payable, Gross		10,507,333			--			10,507,333
	Less: Discount		(1,949,555	)		(16,450,742	)		(18,400,297	)	Less: Discount		(2,020,750	)		--			(2,020,750	)
	PIK Note Payable, Net		9,626,695			3,397,744			13,024,439		PIK Note Payable, Net		8,486,583			--			8,486,583

	PIK Note Derivative Liability		478,149			9,557,476			10,035,625		PIK Note Derivative Liability		2,250,000			--			2,250,000

Note_10_Options_and_Warrants_t1

Note 10 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (Tables)	3 Months Ended															12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015															Dec. 31, 2014
Options And Warrants To Purchase Common Stock [Abstract]
Schedule of Stockholders' Equity Note, Warrants or Rights [Table Text Block]						Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable												Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable
		Exercise Price				Number Outstanding				Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)		Weighted Average Exercise Price				Exercise Price		Number Outstanding				Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)			Weighted Average Exercise Price
		$	0.75				139,340				0.5	$	0.75			$0.75			139,340				0.75		$	0.75
		$	0.78				213,402				0.84	$	0.78			$0.78			213,402				1.09		$	0.78
		$	0.8				124,481				0.75	$	0.8			$0.80			124,481				1		$	0.8
		$	1				180,000				0.56	$	1			$1.00			180,000				0.81		$	1
		$	1.15				461,340				6.08	$	1.15			$1.15			461,340				6.33		$	1.15
		$	2				54,367				1.34	$	2			$2.00			54,367				1.59		$	2
							1,172,930				2.83	$	1.01						1,172,930				3.08		$	1.01
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]			31-Mar-15															31-Dec-14							31-Dec-13
			Shares				Weighted											Shares				Weighted			Shares				Weighted
							Average															Average							Average
							Exercise Price															Exercise Price							Exercise Price

	Outstanding at beginning of period			17,053,116			$	1.02								Outstanding at beginning of period			15,878,116			$	1.03			15,455,471			$	1.04
	Issued			400,000				0.68								Issued			1,175,000				0.84			760,867				1.19
	Exercised			--				--								Exercised			--				--			--				--
	Forfeited			--				--								Forfeited			--				--			(338,222	)		$	1.73
	Outstanding at end of period			17,453,116			$	1.01								Outstanding at end of period			17,053,116			$	1.02			15,878,116			$	1.03
Summary Of Vesting Information For Stock Options [Table Text Block]					Vesting Information													Vesting Information
		Shares			Frequency		Begin Date		End Date							Shares		Frequency		Begin Date		End Date
			200,000		Quarterly		3/31/15		12/31/15							200,000		Quarterly		3/31/14		12/31/14
			200,000		Annually		2/5/16		2/5/18							375,000		Immediately		6/10/14		6/10/14
																600,000		Monthly		6/10/14		6/9/17
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]		Options Outstanding										Options Exercisable					Options Outstanding											Options Exercisable
		Number				Weighted				Weighted		Number		Weighted			Number				Weighted			Weighted				Number			Weighted
		Outstanding				Average				Average		Exercisable		Average			Outstanding				Average			Average				Exercisable			Average
						Remaining				Exercise				Exercise							Remaining			Exercise							Exercise
						Contractual Life (years)				Price				Price							Contractual Life (years)			Price							Price

			200,000				9.88			$	0.66		50,000	$	0.66			7,358,277				3.94		$	0.7				7,358,277		$	0.7
			200,000				9.88			$	0.68		--	$	0.68			3,405,134				6.69		$	0.83				3,405,134		$	0.83
			7,358,277				3.69			$	0.7		7,358,277	$	0.7			975,000				9.45		$	0.84				491,667		$	0.84
			3,405,134				6.44			$	0.83		3,405,134	$	0.83			60,000				1.5		$	1				60,000		$	1
			975,000				9.2			$	0.84		541,667	$	0.84			300,000				8.64		$	1.1				100,000		$	1.1
			60,000				1.25			$	1		60,000	$	1			300,000				8.48		$	1.15				133,333		$	1.15
			300,000				8.39			$	1.1		100,000	$	1.1			100,000				3.09		$	1.24				100,000		$	1.24
			300,000				8.24			$	1.15		158,333	$	1.15			115,000				6.24		$	1.35				115,000		$	1.35
			100,000				2.84			$	1.24		100,000	$	1.24			125,000				3.09		$	1.45				125,000		$	1.45
			115,000				5.99			$	1.35		115,000	$	1.35			330,000				6.95		$	1.55				296,667		$	1.55
			125,000				2.84			$	1.45		125,000	$	1.45			7,645				3.09		$	1.58				7,645		$	1.58
			330,000				6.7			$	1.55		321,667	$	1.55			3,077,060				7.89		$	1.66				3,077,060		$	1.66
			7,645				2.84			$	1.58		7,645	$	1.58			900,000				6.64		$	1.9				900,000		$	1.9
			3,077,060				7.65			$	1.66		3,077,060	$	1.66			17,053,116				5.87		$	1.02				16,169,783		$	1.02
			900,000				6.39			$	1.9		900,000	$	1.9
			17,453,116				5.72			$	1.01		16,319,783	$	1.02
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]			2015				2014
	Dividend Yield			0	%			0	%
	Expected Life (years)			5.6				5.2
	Expected Volatility			51	%			58	%
	Risk Free Interest Rate			1.47	%			1.6	%

Note_11_Per_Share_Data_Tables

Note 11 - Per Share Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Note 11 - Per Share Data (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]		Net Loss			Shares		Per-Share
		(Numerator)			(Denominator)		Amount
	For the year ended December 31, 2014:
	Basic and Diluted EPS
	Net loss	$	(10,316,317	)		94,895,194	$	(0.11	)

	For the year ended December 31, 2013:
	Basic and Diluted EPS
	Net loss	$	(13,063,526	)		94,303,264	$	(0.14	)

	For the year ended December 31, 2012:
	Basic and Diluted EPS
	Net loss	$	(9,732,399	)		89,552,788	$	(0.11	)

Note_12_Income_Taxes_Tables

Note 12 - Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Note 12 - Income Taxes (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]		31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13
	Deferred tax assets:
	Net operating loss carryforward	$	23,246,809		$	18,454,164
	Stock-based compensation		4,121,311			3,685,646
	Stock Award Payable		--			40,792
	Total deferred tax assets		27,368,120			22,180,602

	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Property and equipment		(673,241	)		(421,025	)

	Less: valuation allowance		(26,694,879	)		(21,759,577	)
		$	--		$	--
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]		31-Dec-14						31-Dec-13					31-Dec-12

	Federal statutory rate	$	(3,610,711	)		35	%	$	(4,572,234	)	35	%	$	(3,406,340	)	35	%
	State income taxes – Idaho		(11,016	)		0.1	%		(14,264	)	0.1	%		(37,982	)	0.4	%
	State income taxes - Utah		(239,093	)		2.3	%		(199,166	)	1.5	%		(227,169	)	2.3	%
	State and local income taxes - NY		(46,372	)		0.4	%		(58,721	)	0.5	%		--		--
	Change in valuation allowance		4,935,302			(47.8	%)		5,034,877		(39.0%	)		3,903,777		(40.1%	)
	Net nontaxable gain on derivative		(843,861	)		8.2	%		(290,623	)	2.2	%		(232,286	)	2.4	%
	Miscellaneous		(184,249	)		1.8	%		100,131		(0.3%	)		-		--

		$	--			0	%	$	--		0	%	$	--		0	%

Note_13_Related_Parties_Tables

Note 13 - Related Parties (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Note 13 - Related Parties (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block]	Investor	Investment		OID/Discount		Principal		Shares Issuable
								@0.92, excluding
								interest

	IBS Turnaround Fund (A Limited Partnership)		531,960	$	0.66		806,000		876,087

	IBS Turnaround Fund QP (A Limited Partnership)		1,118,040	$	0.66		1,694,000		1,841,304

	IBS Opportunity Fund, Ltd.		350,000	$	0.66		530,303		576,416
		$	2,000,000			$	3,030,303		3,293,807

Note_15A_Financial_Information1

Note 15A- Financial Information by Quarter (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]	2014 For Quarter Ended	31-Dec			30-Sep			30-Jun			31-Mar
	Revenue	$	119,533		$	55,681		$	47,993		$	11,014
	Operating loss	$	(3,147,929	)	$	(2,389,291	)	$	(2,712,065	)	$	(2,552,293	)
	Net loss	$	(4,346,638	)	$	(2,576,750	)	$	(3,035,704	)	$	(357,225	)
	Loss Per Share (Basic and Diluted)	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.03	)	$	(0.03	)	$	(0.00	)
	2013 For Quarter Ended	31-Dec			30-Sep			30-Jun			31-Mar
	Revenue	$	10,088		$	6,773		$	12,878		$	25,086
	Operating loss	$	(3,795,077	)	$	(3,250,990	)	$	(2,774,969	)	$	(3,582,514	)
	Net loss	$	(3,510,651	)	$	(3,869,099	)	$	(2,604,885	)	$	(3,078,891	)
	Loss Per Share (Basic and Diluted)	$	(0.04	)	$	(0.04	)	$	(0.03	)	$	(0.03	)

Note_10_Commitments_and_Contin

Note 10 - Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Note 10 - Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity Schedule [Table Text Block]		Payment due by period
		Total		< 1 year		1 - 3 years
	Contractual Obligations:
	Rent obligations	$	271,796	$	153,615	$	118,181
	Total	$	271,796	$	153,615	$	118,181

Schedule_II_Valuation_and_Qual1

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Summary of Valuation Allowance [Table Text Block]		Balance at		Additions Charged		Net		Balance at
		Beginning of		to Expenses/		(Deductions)		End of Year
		Year		Other Accounts		Recoveries
	Allowance for doubtful accounts
	2014	$	--	$	--	$	--	$	--
	2013	$	25,106	$	--	$	25,106	$	--
	2012	$	11,938	$	13,168	$	--	$	25,106

	Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets
	2014	$	21,759,577	$	4,935,302	$	--	$	26,694,879
	2013	$	16,724,700	$	5,034,877	$	--	$	21,759,577
	2012	$	12,820,923	$	3,903,777	$	--	$	16,724,700

Note_2_Liquidity_Details

Note 2 - Liquidity (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended									12 Months Ended				1 Months Ended
Note 2 - Liquidity (Details) (USD $)	Aug. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Nov. 30, 2014
Note 2 - Liquidity (Details) [Line Items]
Proceeds from Convertible Debt	$10,500,000	($113,558)				($122,898)					$12,499,998		$10,500,000
Working Capital		5,494,148	8,200,000								8,200,000
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent		-4,194,465	-4,346,638	-2,576,750	-3,035,704	-357,225	-3,510,651	-3,869,099	-2,604,885	-3,078,891	-10,316,317		-13,063,526	-9,732,399
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities		-2,856,815
Gross Proceeds From Sale of Common Stock and Issuance Of Convertible PIK Notes												16,060,000
Mandatorily Convertible PIK Notes Due 2018 [Member]
Note 2 - Liquidity (Details) [Line Items]
Proceeds from Convertible Debt															12,500,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage															10.00%
PIK Note [Member]
Note 2 - Liquidity (Details) [Line Items]
Proceeds from Convertible Debt															$12,500,000

Note_3_Summary_of_Significant_2

Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended				3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 1999
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	acre
Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable			$0		$0		$0
Depreciation	326,222	108,386	1,164,366		317,570	280,991
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	0		0		0		0
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted (in Shares)	95,107,112	94,692,696	94,895,194		94,303,264	89,552,788
Outstanding Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock Not Included in Diluted Computation (in Shares)	18,626,046	22,083,046
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount (in Shares)			48,312,435		29,583,046	21,660,400
Additional Depreciation [Member]
Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]
Depreciation			587,427				587,427
Convertible Debt Securities [Member]
Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount (in Shares)	30,086,390	8,106,618	30,086,389		7,500,000
Building and Building Improvements [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	40 years		40 years	[1]			40 years
Mining Equipment [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	7 years		7 years	[1]			7 years
PIK Note [Member]
Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]
Convertible Debt, Fair Value Disclosures	$27,870,828		$27,488,811		$10,500,000		$27,488,811
Park Copper Mining Company [Member]
Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]
Volume of Timber and Mineral Property Held (in Acres)								100

[1]	See Note 4 for explanation of a change in useful life in 2014.

Note_3_Summary_of_Significant_3

Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Property and Equipment	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Building and Building Improvements [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years		5 years	[1]
Building and Building Improvements [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	40 years	40 years	40 years	[1]
Mining Equipment [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	2 years		2 years	[1]
Mining Equipment [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	7 years	7 years	7 years	[1]
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years		3 years	[1]
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	7 years		7 years	[1]
Vehicles [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years		5 years	[1]

[1]	See Note 4 for explanation of a change in useful life in 2014.

Note_4_Property_and_Equipment_1

Note 4 - Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended				3 Months Ended
Note 4 - Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014
Note 4 - Property and Equipment (Details) [Line Items]
Depreciation	$326,222	$108,386	$1,164,366		$317,570	$280,991
Additional Depreciation [Member]
Note 4 - Property and Equipment (Details) [Line Items]
Depreciation			587,427				587,427
Building and Building Improvements [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Note 4 - Property and Equipment (Details) [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	40 years		40 years	[1]			40 years
Mining Equipment [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Note 4 - Property and Equipment (Details) [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	7 years		7 years	[1]			7 years
Contract Mining Operations [Member]
Note 4 - Property and Equipment (Details) [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Noncurrent			445,180				445,180
Dragon Mine [Member]
Note 4 - Property and Equipment (Details) [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Noncurrent			$500,000				$500,000

[1]	See Note 4 for explanation of a change in useful life in 2014.

Note_4_Property_and_Equipment_2

Note 4 - Property and Equipment (Details) - Property, Plant, and Equipment (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Oct. 31, 2014	Apr. 16, 2014
Note 4 - Property and Equipment (Details) - Property, Plant, and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment		$9,538,198		$3,911,394
Less: Accumulated depreciation		2,482,324		1,317,958
		7,055,874		2,593,436
Construction in progress (b)			[1]	3,438,113	[1]
Total	6,729,652	7,055,874		6,031,549
Land [Member]
Note 4 - Property and Equipment (Details) - Property, Plant, and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment		945,180	[2]	945,180	[2]
Land Improvements [Member]
Note 4 - Property and Equipment (Details) - Property, Plant, and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment		164,758		164,758
Building [Member]
Note 4 - Property and Equipment (Details) - Property, Plant, and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment		3,308,465		631,299
Mining Equipment [Member]
Note 4 - Property and Equipment (Details) - Property, Plant, and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment		1,684,197		1,569,635		65,120
Milling Equipment [Member]
Note 4 - Property and Equipment (Details) - Property, Plant, and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment		2,620,300		333,594
Laboratory Equipment [Member]
Note 4 - Property and Equipment (Details) - Property, Plant, and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment		594,451		65,934			109,493
Office Equipment [Member]
Note 4 - Property and Equipment (Details) - Property, Plant, and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment		72,174		60,992
Vehicles [Member]
Note 4 - Property and Equipment (Details) - Property, Plant, and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment		$148,673		$140,002

[1]	Represents investments in a new plant facility and related equipment at the mine site, which were transferred to the respective accounts in 2014.
[2]	Includes the Atlas Mine near Mullan, Idaho with a carrying value of $445,180 (Note 3), and the Dragon Mine with a carrying value of $500,000.

Note_5_Stock_Award_Payable_Det

Note 5 - Stock Award Payable (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
Note 5 - Stock Award Payable (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
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
Other Income [Member]
Note 5 - Stock Award Payable (Details) [Line Items]
Stock Award Payable Reversed	$72,000

Note_6_Fair_Value_Measurements2

Note 6 - Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
PIK Note [Member]
Note 6 - Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments (Details) [Line Items]
Convertible Debt, Fair Value Disclosures		$27,870,828	$27,488,811	$10,500,000
Warrant Derivative Liability [Member]
Note 6 - Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments (Details) [Line Items]
Derivative Liabilities, Change in Valuation	-118,500
PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member]
Note 6 - Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments (Details) [Line Items]
Derivative Liabilities, Change in Valuation	($126,000)

Note_6_Fair_Value_Measurements3

Note 6 - Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments (Details) - Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] \| Series 2023 PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member]
Financial instruments:
Derivative Liability	$554,128	$478,149
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] \| Series A PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member]
Financial instruments:
Derivative Liability	9,600,625	9,557,476
Warrant Derivative Liability [Member]
Financial instruments:
Derivative Liability				950,000
Series 2023 PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member]
Financial instruments:
Derivative Liability	554,128	478,149	[1]	2,250,000
Series A PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member]
Financial instruments:
Derivative Liability	$9,600,625	$9,557,476	[1]

[1]	In the course of preparing its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company reclassified the Series 2023 PIK note derivative to Level 3 fair value hierarchy to match with the Series A PIK note derivative since it based off of a similar model.

Note_6_Fair_Value_Measurements4

Note 6 - Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments (Details) - Derivatives Measured at Fair Value (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014		Nov. 03, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Balance	$10,035,625
Transfer into Level 3 (a)		2,250,000	[1]
Net unrealized losses included in earnings (loss)	92,741	-1,470,798
Balance	10,154,753	10,035,625
Series A Notes [Member] \| Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member]
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Balance				9,557,476
Derivative Issuance		9,212,285
Balance	9,600,625	9,557,476		9,557,476
Series 2023 Notes [Member] \| Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member]
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Balance		2,250,000
Derivative Issuance		44,138
Balance	554,128	478,149
Series 2023 Notes [Member]
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Derivative Issuance	26,387
Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member]
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Balance					2,250,000
Balance	$10,154,753	$10,035,625			$2,250,000

[1]	In the course of preparing its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company reclassified the Series 2023 PIK note derivative to Level 3 fair value hierarchy to match with the Series A PIK note derivative since it based off of a similar model.

Note_6_Fair_Value_Measurements5

Note 6 - Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments (Details) - Valuation Assumptions (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Warrant Derivative Liability [Member]
Note 6 - Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments (Details) - Valuation Assumptions [Line Items]
Market price and estimated fair value of stock			$0.73
Exercise price			$1.36
Term (years)			8 years 211 days
Expected volatility *			52.00%	[1]
Risk-free interest rate			2.08%
Series 2023 PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member]
Note 6 - Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments (Details) - Valuation Assumptions [Line Items]
Market price and estimated fair value of stock	$1.10		$0.73
Exercise price	$1.40		$0.92
Term (years)	9 years 211 days		3 years 302 days
Expected volatility *	76.90%	[1]	52.00%	[1]
Risk-free interest rate	2.96%		2.08%
Series A PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member]
Note 6 - Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments (Details) - Valuation Assumptions [Line Items]
Market price and estimated fair value of stock	$1.10
Exercise price	$1.93
Term (years)	3 years
Expected volatility *	76.90%	[1]
Risk-free interest rate	0.78%

[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 Series 2023 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_7_Notes_Payable_Details

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

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Nov. 16, 2012

Jul. 07, 2011

Apr. 17, 2012

Jul. 23, 2012

Apr. 16, 2014

Oct. 31, 2014

Sep. 20, 2012

Oct. 17, 2012

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

Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross

$9,538,198

$3,911,394

Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Interest

4,178

3,745

10,460

23,180

Payable First Three Months [Member] | Note Payable Mining Equipment 6 [Member]

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

Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment

3,518

Payable for Twelve Months After First Three Months [Member] | Note Payable Mining Equipment 6 [Member]

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

Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment

5,000

Payable First Five Months [Member] | Note Payable Mining Equipment 7 [Member]

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

Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment

1,632

Payable For Twelve Months After First Five Months [Member] | Note Payable Mining Equipment 7 [Member]

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

Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment

2,250

Laboratory Equipment [Member]

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

Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross

594,451

65,934

109,493

Mining Equipment [Member]

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

Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross

1,684,197

1,569,635

65,120

Note Payable Mining Equipment [Member]

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

Debt Instrument, Face Amount

198,838

Implicit Interest Rate

9.34%

Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment

5,556

Debt Instrument, Term

36 months

Note Payable Mining Equipment 2 [Member]

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

Debt Instrument, Face Amount

40,565

Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment

950

Debt Instrument, Term

48 months

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage

11.28%

Note Payable Mining Equipment 3 [Member]

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

Debt Instrument, Face Amount

169,500

Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment

6,060

Debt Instrument, Term

30 months

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

5.50%

Note Payable for Laboratory Equipment [Member]

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

Debt Instrument, Face Amount

91,229

Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment

9,122

Debt Instrument, Term

10 months

Note Payable, Mining Equipment, Purchased in October 2014 [Member]

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

Debt Instrument, Face Amount

57,900

Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment

1,339

Debt Instrument, Term

48 months

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

5.20%

Note Payable Mining Site Vehicle [Member]

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

Debt Instrument, Face Amount

37,701

Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment

628

Debt Instrument, Term

60 months

Note Payable Mining Equipment 6 [Member]

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

Debt Instrument, Face Amount

67,960

Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment

5,000

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage

5.50%

Note Payable Mining Equipment 7 [Member]

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

Debt Instrument, Face Amount

33,748

Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment

2,250

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage

5.50%

Note Payable Insurance Company [Member]

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

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

3.15%

Note Payable Insurance Company 2 [Member]

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

Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment

6,094

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

3.15%

Note Payable Insurance Company 3 [Member]

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

Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment

4,447

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

3.15%

Note Payable Insurance Company 4 [Member]

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

Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment

4,447

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

4.73%

Note Payable Insurance Company [Member]

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

Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment

$21,531

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

3.15%

Note_7_Notes_Payable_Details_S

Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable [Line Items]
Note payable	$192,481		$306,039		$351,991
Less: Current Portion	-142,417		-246,894		-311,165
Notes Payable, Long-Term Portion	50,064		59,145		40,826
Note Payable Mining Equipment [Member]
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable [Line Items]
Note payable				[1]	42,927	[1]
Note Payable Mining Equipment 2 [Member]
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable [Line Items]
Note payable	11,579	[2]	14,057	[2]	23,302	[2]
Note Payable Mining Equipment 3 [Member]
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable [Line Items]
Note payable		[3]	6,033	[3]	76,313	[3]
Note Payable Mining Equipment 4 [Member]
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable [Line Items]
Note payable		[4]	18,246	[4]		[4]
Note Payble Mining Equipment 5 [Member]
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable [Line Items]
Note payable	52,414	[5]	55,720	[5],[6]		[6]
Note Payable Mining Site Vehicle [Member]
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable [Line Items]
Note payable	18,851	[7]	20,736	[7]	28,276	[7]
Note Payable Mining Equipment 6 [Member]
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable [Line Items]
Note payable				[8]	9,932	[8]
Note Payable Mining Equipment 7 [Member]
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable [Line Items]
Note payable				[9]	8,898	[9]
Note Payable Insurance Company [Member]
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable [Line Items]
Note payable	85,422	[10]	149,036	[10]		[10]
Note Payable Insurance Company 2 [Member]
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable [Line Items]
Note payable	24,215	[11]	42,211	[11]		[11]
Note Payable Insurance Company 3 [Member]
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable [Line Items]
Note payable				[12]	132,576	[12]
Note Payable Insurance Company 4 [Member]
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable [Line Items]
Note payable				[13]	$29,767	[13]

[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 April 16, 2014, the Company purchased lab equipment for $109,493 by depositing and issuing a non-interest bearing note in the amount of $91,229. The note is collateralized by the lab equipment with payments of $9,122 for ten months, which started in May 2014.
[5]	On October 31,2014, the Company purchased mining equipment for $57,900 by issuing a note with an interest rate of 5.2%. The note is collateralized by the mining equipment with payments of $1,339 for 48 months, which started on November 30,2014.
[6]	On October 31, 2014, the Company purchased mining equipment for $65,120 by depositing and issuing a note in the amount of $57,900 with an interest rate of 5.2%. The note is collateralized by the mining equipment with payments of $1,339 for 48 months, which started on November 30, 2014.
[7]	On September 20, 2012, the Company purchased a vehicle for the mine site for $37,701 by issuing a non-interest bearing note. The note is collateralized by the vehicle with payments of $628 for 60 months, which started on October 20, 2012.
[8]	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 with payments of $3,518 for three months, then $5,000 for twelve months.
[9]	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 with payments of $1,632 for five months, then $2,250 for twelve months
[10]	The Company signed a note payable with an insurance company dated October 31, 2014 for directors' and officers' insurance, due in monthly installments, including interest at 3.15%. The note will mature on July 2015.
[11]	The Company signed a note payable with an insurance company dated October 31, 2014 for liability insurance, due in monthly installments, including interest at 3.15%. The note will mature on July 2015.
[12]	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.
[13]	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.

Note_7_Notes_Payable_Details_S1

Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable (Parentheticals) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
	Jul. 07, 2011	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Apr. 17, 2012	Mar. 31, 2015	Jul. 23, 2012	Sep. 20, 2012
Note Payable Mining Equipment [Member]
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable (Parentheticals) [Line Items]
Note payable, monthly payment	$5,556	$5,556	$5,556
Note Payable Mining Equipment 2 [Member]
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable (Parentheticals) [Line Items]
Note payable, monthly payment		950	950	950	950
Note Payable Mining Equipment 3 [Member]
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable (Parentheticals) [Line Items]
Note payable, monthly payment		6,060	6,060		6,060	6,060
Note Payable Mining Equipment 4 [Member]
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable (Parentheticals) [Line Items]
Note payable, monthly payment		9,122	9,122		9,122
Note Payble Mining Equipment 5 [Member]
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable (Parentheticals) [Line Items]
Note payable, monthly payment		1,339	1,339		1,339
Note Payable Mining Site Vehicle [Member]
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable (Parentheticals) [Line Items]
Note payable, monthly payment		628	628		628		628
Note Payable Mining Equipment 6 [Member]
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable (Parentheticals) [Line Items]
Note payable, monthly payment		5,000	5,000
Note Payable Mining Equipment 7 [Member]
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable (Parentheticals) [Line Items]
Note payable, monthly payment		2,250	2,250
Note Payable Insurance Company [Member]
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable (Parentheticals) [Line Items]
Note payable, monthly payment		21,531	21,531		21,531
Note Payable Insurance Company 2 [Member]
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable (Parentheticals) [Line Items]
Note payable, monthly payment		6,094	6,094		6,094
Note Payable Insurance Company 3 [Member]
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable (Parentheticals) [Line Items]
Note payable, monthly payment		4,447	4,447
Note Payable Insurance Company 4 [Member]
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable (Parentheticals) [Line Items]
Note payable, monthly payment		$4,447	$4,447

Note_7_Notes_Payable_Details_F

Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details) - Future Minimum Note Payments (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Future Minimum Note Payments [Abstract]
2015	$142,417	$246,894
2016	21,929	25,457
2017	18,925	20,615
2018	9,210	13,073
Total Notes Payable	$192,481	$306,039	$351,991

Note_8_Convertible_Debt_PIK_No2

Note 8 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		2 Months Ended	1 Months Ended			8 Months Ended
Note 8 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 03, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Feb. 28, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014	Feb. 28, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Note 8 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Details) [Line Items]
Proceeds from Convertible Debt		$10,500,000	($113,558)	($122,898)	$12,499,998	$10,500,000
Convertible Debt, Number of Written Days Notice	30 days
Convertible Debt, Number of Days to File Registration Statement	90 days
Convertible Debt, Number of Days to Accrue Further Damages	30 days
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount			18,195,280		18,400,297	2,020,750	18,400,297
Derivative Liability			10,154,753		10,035,625		10,035,625
Paid-in-Kind Interest			578,813	525,000	1,076,250
Specified Event [Member] \| Series A Notes [Member] \| Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member]
Note 8 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Details) [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	1.00%
Combined Discount [Member] \| Series A Notes [Member] \| Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member]
Note 8 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Details) [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount	16,560,771
Combined Discount [Member] \| Series 2023 Notes [Member] \| Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member]
Note 8 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Details) [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount			1,944,922		1,949,555		1,949,555
Result of Anti-Dilution Adjustment [Member] \| Series 2023 Notes [Member] \| Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member]
Note 8 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Details) [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price (in Dollars per share)		$1.36									$1.36
After Series A Notes Issuance [Member] \| Series 2023 Notes [Member] \| Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member]
Note 8 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Details) [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Number of Equity Instruments		7,720,588
Includes Additional PIK Notes Issued [Member] \| Series 2023 Notes [Member] \| Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member]
Note 8 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Details) [Line Items]
Derivative Liability			554,128		478,149		478,149
Additional Discount [Member] \| Series 2023 Notes [Member] \| Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member]
Note 8 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Details) [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount			26,387		48,075		48,075
Result of Extension Option [Member] \| Series A Notes [Member] \| Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member]
Note 8 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Details) [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price (in Dollars per share)	0.1
Result of Extension Option [Member] \| Senior A Notes [Member] \| Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member]
Note 8 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Details) [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price (in Dollars per share)	0.1
Other Expense [Member] \| Series A Notes [Member] \| Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member]
Note 8 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Details) [Line Items]
Liquidated Damages, Payable to Noteholders			595,455		200,000
Minimum [Member] \| Series A Notes [Member] \| Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member]
Note 8 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Details) [Line Items]
Convertible Debt, Number of Written Days Notice	30 days
Minimum [Member] \| Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member]
Note 8 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Details) [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Remaining Discount Amortization Period					2 years
Maximum [Member] \| Series A Notes [Member] \| Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member]
Note 8 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Details) [Line Items]
Convertible Debt, Number of Written Days Notice	90 days
Series A Notes [Member] \| Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member]
Note 8 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Details) [Line Items]
Proceeds from Convertible Debt	12,500,000
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	19,848,486		19,848,486		19,848,486		19,848,486
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	10.00%
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price (in Dollars per share)	0.92
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days to Meet Event Qualification	30 days
Liquidated Damages, Percent of Principal	1.00%
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Beneficial Conversion Feature	9,212,285
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount	7,348,486		16,250,358		16,450,742		16,450,742
Debt Instrument, Term	4 years
Derivative Liability	9,557,476		9,600,625		9,557,476		9,557,476
Convertible Debt, Increase (Decrease) in Valuation Allowance							345,191
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)			200,384				110,031
Convertible Notes Payable			3,598,128		3,397,744		3,397,744
Series A Notes [Member]
Note 8 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Details) [Line Items]
Convertible Debt, Number of Days to File Registration Statement	90 days
Senior A Notes [Member] \| Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member]
Note 8 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Details) [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days to Meet Event Qualification	30 days
Series 2023 Notes [Member] \| Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member]
Note 8 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Details) [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		10,500,000	12,155,063		11,576,250	10,507,333	11,576,250				10,500,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		10.00%									10.00%
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price (in Dollars per share)		$1.40									$1.40
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Beneficial Conversion Feature		2,055,000									2,055,000
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount			1,944,922		1,949,555	2,020,750	1,949,555
Debt Instrument, Term		10 years									10 years
Derivative Liability			554,128		478,149	2,250,000	478,149
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)			31,020		119,270
Convertible Notes Payable			10,210,141		9,626,695	8,486,583	9,626,695
Paid-in-Kind Interest								578,813	551,250	525,000
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Number of Equity Instruments		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
Convertible Debt, Revaluation Gain			49,593		1,815,989
Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member]
Note 8 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Details) [Line Items]
Proceeds from Convertible Debt					23,000,000
Debt Instrument, Face Amount			32,003,549		31,424,736	10,507,333	31,424,736
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount			18,195,280		18,400,297	2,020,750	18,400,297
Derivative Liability			10,154,753		10,035,625	2,250,000	10,035,625
Convertible Notes Payable			$13,808,269		$13,024,439	$8,486,583	$13,024,439

Note_8_Convertible_Debt_PIK_No3

Note 8 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Details) - Liability Components of the PIK Notes (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013	Nov. 03, 2014
Note 8 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Details) - Liability Components of the PIK Notes [Line Items]
Less: Discount	($18,195,280)	($18,400,297)	($2,020,750)
PIK Note Derivative Liability	10,154,753	10,035,625
Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member] \| Series 2023 Notes [Member]
Note 8 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Details) - Liability Components of the PIK Notes [Line Items]
PIK Note Payable, Gross	12,155,063	11,576,250	10,507,333	10,500,000
Less: Discount	-1,944,922	-1,949,555	-2,020,750
PIK Note Payable, Net	10,210,141	9,626,695	8,486,583
PIK Note Derivative Liability	554,128	478,149	2,250,000
Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member] \| Series A Notes [Member]
Note 8 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Details) - Liability Components of the PIK Notes [Line Items]
PIK Note Payable, Gross	19,848,486	19,848,486			19,848,486
Less: Discount	-16,250,358	-16,450,742			-7,348,486
PIK Note Payable, Net	3,598,128	3,397,744
PIK Note Derivative Liability	9,600,625	9,557,476			9,557,476
Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member]
Note 8 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Details) - Liability Components of the PIK Notes [Line Items]
PIK Note Payable, Gross	32,003,549	31,424,736	10,507,333
Less: Discount	-18,195,280	-18,400,297	-2,020,750
PIK Note Payable, Net	13,808,269	13,024,439	8,486,583
PIK Note Derivative Liability	$10,154,753	$10,035,625	$2,250,000

Note_9_Stockholders_Equity_Det

Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended			1 Months Ended
Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 22, 2011	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jan. 23, 2013	Nov. 20, 2012
Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Issued for Services (in Dollars)		$117,873		$327,269	$316,475	$151,059
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues	10,000,000		3,756,757
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock (in Dollars)			5,560,000		5,560,000	1,625,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized		10,000,000		10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in Dollars per share)		$0.00		$0.00	$0.00
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding		0		0
Common Stock, Shares Authorized		200,000,000		200,000,000	200,000,000			120,000,000
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in Dollars per share)		$0.00		$0.00	$0.00
Common Stock, Shares, Issued		95,450,047		95,054,552	94,646,013
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding		95,450,047		95,054,552	94,646,013
Common Stock [Member]
Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Issued for Services		145,495		408,539	269,812	103,580
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Issued for Services (in Dollars)		145		409	270	103
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues					3,756,757	1,250,000	3,756,757
Share Price (in Dollars per share)						$1.30	$1.48
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock (in Dollars)							5,560,000
Shares Issued For Cashless Option And Warrant Exercise						146,459
Warrant [Member]
Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) [Line Items]
Shares Issued For Cashless Option And Warrant Exercise						106,774
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) [Line Items]
Shares Issued For Cashless Option And Warrant Exercise						39,685
Directors and Consultants [Member]
Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Issued for Services				408,539	269,812	103,574
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Issued for Services (in Dollars)				327,269	316,475	151,059
Directors and Consultants [Member]
Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Issued for Services		145,495
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Issued for Services (in Dollars)		107,251
Director [Member]
Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross		250,000
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross (in Dollars)		$165,000
First Anniversary [Member]
Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage		50.00%
Second Anniversary [Member]
Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage		50.00%

Note_10_Options_and_Warrants_t2

Note 10 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013	Dec. 22, 2011	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Nov. 20, 2012
Note 10 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (Details) [Line Items]
Warrants Issued (in Shares)			5,000,000	0			0	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	$1.01		$1.97	$1.01
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock						$5,560,000		$5,560,000	$1,625,000
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price Adjustment (in Dollars per share)		$0.04				$0.03
Proceeds from Convertible Debt		10,500,000		-113,558	-122,898		12,499,998	10,500,000
Mandatorily Convertible PIK Notes, Interest Rate		10.00%
Warrants Cancelled During Period, Writeoff to Derivative Liability and Equity	120,000
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives					114,000		830,000	995,000	630,000
Intrinsic Value of Outstanding Warrants				0			0
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense									210,067
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in Shares)				400,000			1,175,000	760,867
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in Dollars per share)				$0.67			$0.84	$1.19
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in Dollars per share)				$0.31			$0.43	$0.64	$1.33
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Note 10 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (Details) [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense				99,938	214,850		865,716	4,707,381	2,314,154
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value				12,000			220,748
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options				$499,908			$474,645
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition				1 year 281 days			1 year 310 days
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

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 $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 22, 2011
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Exercise Price	$1.01	$1.01	$1.93	$1.97	$2
Number Outstanding (in Shares)	1,172,930	1,172,930
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	2 years 302 days	3 years 29 days
Exercise Price 1 [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Exercise Price	$0.75	$0.75
Number Outstanding (in Shares)	139,340	139,340
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	6 months	9 months
Exercise Price 2 [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Exercise Price	$0.78	$0.78
Number Outstanding (in Shares)	213,402	213,402
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	306 days	1 year 32 days
Exercise Price 3 [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Exercise Price	$0.80	$0.80
Number Outstanding (in Shares)	124,481	124,481
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	9 months	1 year
Exercise Price 4 [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Exercise Price	$1	$1
Number Outstanding (in Shares)	180,000	180,000
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	204 days	295 days
Exercise Price 5 [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Exercise Price	$1.15	$1.15
Number Outstanding (in Shares)	461,340	461,340
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	6 years 29 days	6 years 120 days
Exercise Price 6 [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Exercise Price	$2	$2
Number Outstanding (in Shares)	54,367	54,367
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	1 year 124 days	1 year 215 days

Note_10_Options_and_Warrants_t4

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 $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of the Status and Changes of the Options Granted Under the Stock Option Plans and Other Agreements [Abstract]
Options Outstanding, Shares	17,053,116	15,878,116	15,455,471
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.02	$1.03	$1.04
Issued	400,000	1,175,000	760,867
Issued	$0.67	$0.84	$1.19
Exercised
Exercised
Forfeited			-338,222
Forfeited			$1.73
Options Outstanding, Shares	17,453,116	17,053,116	15,878,116
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.01	$1.02	$1.03

Note_10_Options_and_Warrants_t5

Note 10 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (Details) - Summary of the Vesting Periods of Options	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Note 10 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (Details) - Summary of the Vesting Periods of Options [Line Items]
Stock Options Granted	400,000	1,175,000	760,867
Vesting Period from March 31 2014 to December 31 2014 [Member]
Note 10 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (Details) - Summary of the Vesting Periods of Options [Line Items]
Stock Options Granted		200,000
Vesting Period from June10 2014 to June 10 2014 [Member]
Note 10 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (Details) - Summary of the Vesting Periods of Options [Line Items]
Stock Options Granted		375,000
Vesting Period from June 10 2014 to June 09 2017 [Member]
Note 10 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (Details) - Summary of the Vesting Periods of Options [Line Items]
Stock Options Granted		600,000

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 $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Number	17,453,116	17,053,116
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	5 years 262 days	5 years 317 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.01	$1.02
Options Exercisable, Number	16,319,783	16,169,783
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.02	$1.02
Exercise Price 1 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Number	200,000	7,358,277
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	9 years 321 days	3 years 343 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$0.66	$0.70
Options Exercisable, Number	50,000	7,358,277
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$0.66	$0.70
Exercise Price 2 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Number	200,000	3,405,134
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	9 years 321 days	6 years 251 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$0.68	$0.83
Options Exercisable, Number		3,405,134
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$0.68	$0.83
Exercise Price 3 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Number	7,358,277	975,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	3 years 251 days	9 years 164 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$0.70	$0.84
Options Exercisable, Number	7,358,277	491,667
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$0.70	$0.84
Exercise Price 4 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Number	3,405,134	60,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	6 years 160 days	1 year 6 months
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$0.83	$1
Options Exercisable, Number	3,405,134	60,000
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$0.83	$1
Exercise Price 5 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Number	975,000	300,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	9 years 73 days	8 years 233 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$0.84	$1.10
Options Exercisable, Number	541,667	100,000
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$0.84	$1.10
Exercise Price 6 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Number	60,000	300,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	1 year 3 months	8 years 175 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1	$1.15
Options Exercisable, Number	60,000	133,333
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1	$1.15
Exercise Price 7 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Number	300,000	100,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	8 years 142 days	3 years 32 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.10	$1.24
Options Exercisable, Number	100,000	100,000
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.10	$1.24
Exercise Price 8 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Number	300,000	115,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	8 years 87 days	6 years 87 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.15	$1.35
Options Exercisable, Number	158,333	115,000
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.15	$1.35
Exercise Price 9 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Number	100,000	125,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	2 years 306 days	3 years 32 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.24	$1.45
Options Exercisable, Number	100,000	125,000
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.24	$1.45
Exercise Price 10 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Number	115,000	330,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	5 years 361 days	6 years 346 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.35	$1.55
Options Exercisable, Number	115,000	296,667
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.35	$1.55
Exercise Price 11 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Number	125,000	7,645
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	2 years 306 days	3 years 32 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.45	$1.58
Options Exercisable, Number	125,000	7,645
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.45	$1.58
Exercise Price 12 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Number	330,000	3,077,060
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	6 years 255 days	7 years 324 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.55	$1.66
Options Exercisable, Number	321,667	3,077,060
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.55	$1.66
Exercise Price 13 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Number	7,645	900,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	2 years 306 days	6 years 233 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.58	$1.90
Options Exercisable, Number	7,645	900,000
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.58	$1.90

Note_11_Per_Share_Data_Details

Note 11 - Per Share Data (Details)	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
Note 11 - Per Share Data (Details)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Note 11 - Per Share Data (Details) [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	48,312,435	29,583,046	21,660,400
Equity Option [Member]
Note 11 - Per Share Data (Details) [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	17,053,116	15,878,116	15,455,470
Warrant [Member]
Note 11 - Per Share Data (Details) [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	1,172,930	6,204,930	6,204,930
Convertible Debt Securities [Member]
Note 11 - Per Share Data (Details) [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	30,086,389	7,500,000		30,086,390	8,106,618

Note_11_Per_Share_Data_Details1

Note 11 - Per Share Data (Details) - Earnings Per Share (USD $)	3 Months Ended									12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net loss (Numerator)										($10,316,317)	($13,063,526)	($9,732,399)
Net loss Shares (Denominator)	95,107,112				94,692,696					94,895,194	94,303,264	89,552,788
Net loss Per-share Amount	($0.04)	($0.05)	($0.03)	($0.03)	$0	($0.04)	($0.04)	($0.03)	($0.03)	($0.11)	($0.14)	($0.11)

Note_12_Income_Taxes_Details

Note 12 - Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Note 12 - Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2015
Note 12 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount	$4,935,303	$5,034,877	$3,903,777
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	0	0		0
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Note 12 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	62,196,737
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] \| IDAHO
Note 12 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent	0.10%	0.10%	0.40%
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] \| UTAH
Note 12 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent	2.30%	1.50%	2.30%
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] \| NEW YORK
Note 12 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent	0.40%	0.50%
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Note 12 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	$39,533,764
IDAHO
Note 12 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent	0.10%
UTAH
Note 12 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent	2.30%
NEW YORK
Note 12 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent	0.45%

Note_12_Income_Taxes_Details_S

Note 12 - Income Taxes (Details) - Summary of Deferred Tax Assets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforward	$23,246,809	$18,454,164
Stock-based compensation	4,121,311	3,685,646
Stock Award Payable		40,792
Total deferred tax assets	27,368,120	22,180,602
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment	-673,241	-421,025
Less: valuation allowance	($26,694,879)	($21,759,577)

Note_12_Income_Taxes_Details_R

Note 12 - Income Taxes (Details) - Reconciliation of Differences between Effective and Statutory Income Tax Rates (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Note 12 - Income Taxes (Details) - Reconciliation of Differences between Effective and Statutory Income Tax Rates [Line Items]
Federal statutory rate	($3,610,711)	($4,572,234)	($3,406,340)
Federal statutory rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Change in valuation allowance	4,935,302	5,034,877	3,903,777
Change in valuation allowance	-47.80%	-39.00%	-40.10%
Net nontaxable gain on derivative	-843,861	-290,623	-232,286
Net nontaxable gain on derivative	8.20%	2.20%	2.40%
Miscellaneous	-184,249	100,131
Miscellaneous	1.80%	-0.30%
	0	0	0
	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] \| IDAHO
Note 12 - Income Taxes (Details) - Reconciliation of Differences between Effective and Statutory Income Tax Rates [Line Items]
Income Tax Reconciliation, State Income Taxes, Amount	-11,016	-14,264	-37,982
Income Tax Reconciliation, State Income Taxes, Percent	0.10%	0.10%	0.40%
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] \| UTAH
Note 12 - Income Taxes (Details) - Reconciliation of Differences between Effective and Statutory Income Tax Rates [Line Items]
Income Tax Reconciliation, State Income Taxes, Amount	-239,093	-199,166	-227,169
Income Tax Reconciliation, State Income Taxes, Percent	2.30%	1.50%	2.30%
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] \| NEW YORK
Note 12 - Income Taxes (Details) - Reconciliation of Differences between Effective and Statutory Income Tax Rates [Line Items]
Income Tax Reconciliation, State Income Taxes, Amount	($46,372)	($58,721)
Income Tax Reconciliation, State Income Taxes, Percent	0.40%	0.50%
IDAHO
Note 12 - Income Taxes (Details) - Reconciliation of Differences between Effective and Statutory Income Tax Rates [Line Items]
Income Tax Reconciliation, State Income Taxes, Percent	0.10%
UTAH
Note 12 - Income Taxes (Details) - Reconciliation of Differences between Effective and Statutory Income Tax Rates [Line Items]
Income Tax Reconciliation, State Income Taxes, Percent	2.30%
NEW YORK
Note 12 - Income Taxes (Details) - Reconciliation of Differences between Effective and Statutory Income Tax Rates [Line Items]
Income Tax Reconciliation, State Income Taxes, Percent	0.45%

Note_13_Related_Parties_Detail

Note 13 - Related Parties (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
Note 13 - Related Parties (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2009	Jan. 31, 2012	Feb. 28, 2011	Dec. 30, 2008	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 22, 2011
Note 13 - Related Parties (Details) [Line Items]
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights					$1.01	$1.01	$1.93	$1.97	$2
Employee Stock Option [Member] \| Material Advisors, LLC [Member]
Note 13 - Related Parties (Details) [Line Items]
Share Price	$0.70
Share-based Goods and Nonemployee Services Transaction, Quantity of Securities Issued	6,583,277
Warrant [Member] \| Material Advisors, LLC [Member]
Note 13 - Related Parties (Details) [Line Items]
Share-based Goods and Nonemployee Services Transaction, Quantity of Securities Issued			2,904,653
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights			$0.83
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period		5 years
Manager [Member]
Note 13 - Related Parties (Details) [Line Items]
Performance Bonus		750,000
Material Advisors, LLC [Member]
Note 13 - Related Parties (Details) [Line Items]
Prior Notice Cancellation Period				90 years
Manager Annual Fee				1,000,000
Monthly Installments For Manager Annual Fee				$83,333
Management Agreement Automatic Renewal Period For Successive Periods			1 year

Note_13_Related_Parties_Detail1

Note 13 - Related Parties (Details) - Related Party Transactions (IBS Capital LLC [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Investment	$2,000,000
Principal	3,030,303
Shares Issuable @0.92, excluding interest (in Shares)	3,293,807
The IBS Turnaround Fund (LP) (A Limited Partnership) [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Investment	531,960
OID/Discount (in Dollars per share)	$0.66
Principal	806,000
Shares Issuable @0.92, excluding interest (in Shares)	876,087
The IBS Turnaround Fund (QP) (A Limited Partnership) [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Investment	1,118,040
OID/Discount (in Dollars per share)	$0.66
Principal	1,694,000
Shares Issuable @0.92, excluding interest (in Shares)	1,841,304
The IBS Opportunity Fund Ltd. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Investment	350,000
OID/Discount (in Dollars per share)	$0.66
Principal	$530,303
Shares Issuable @0.92, excluding interest (in Shares)	576,416

Note_14_Commitments_and_Contin1

Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	Apr. 18, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015
Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value	$346,000
Number of Purchase Orders	2
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due			271,796
Office Space Leases [Member]
Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) [Line Items]
Operating Leases Monthly Rent		12,691
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due		$309,871
Operating Leases, Commitment Payable Period		2 years

Note_15A_Financial_Information2

Note 15A- Financial Information by Quarter (Unaudited) (Details) - Quarterly Financial Information (USD $)	3 Months Ended									12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]
Revenue		$119,533	$55,681	$47,993	$11,014	$10,088	$6,773	$12,878	$25,086
Operating loss	-2,675,300	-3,147,929	-2,389,291	-2,712,065	-2,552,293	-3,795,077	-3,250,990	-2,774,969	-3,582,514	-10,801,578	-13,403,550	-10,312,420
Net loss	($4,194,465)	($4,346,638)	($2,576,750)	($3,035,704)	($357,225)	($3,510,651)	($3,869,099)	($2,604,885)	($3,078,891)	($10,316,317)	($13,063,526)	($9,732,399)
Loss Per Share (Basic and Diluted) (in Dollars per share)	($0.04)	($0.05)	($0.03)	($0.03)	$0	($0.04)	($0.04)	($0.03)	($0.03)	($0.11)	($0.14)	($0.11)

Note_4_Summary_of_Significant_

Note 4 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Property and Equipment	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Building and Building Improvements [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment useful life	5 years		5 years	[1]
Building and Building Improvements [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment useful life	40 years	40 years	40 years	[1]
Mining Equipment [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment useful life	2 years		2 years	[1]
Mining Equipment [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment useful life	7 years	7 years	7 years	[1]
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment useful life	3 years		3 years	[1]
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment useful life	7 years		7 years	[1]
Vehicles [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment useful life	5 years		5 years	[1]

[1]	See Note 4 for explanation of a change in useful life in 2014.

Note_4_Summary_of_Significant_1

Note 4 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] \| Series 2023 PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member]
Financial instruments:
Derivative Liability	$554,128	$478,149
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] \| Series A PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member]
Financial instruments:
Derivative Liability	9,600,625	9,557,476
Series 2023 PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member]
Financial instruments:
Derivative Liability	554,128	478,149	[1]	2,250,000
Series A PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member]
Financial instruments:
Derivative Liability	$9,600,625	$9,557,476	[1]

[1]	In the course of preparing its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company reclassified the Series 2023 PIK note derivative to Level 3 fair value hierarchy to match with the Series A PIK note derivative since it based off of a similar model.

Note_4_Summary_of_Significant_2

Note 4 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Derivatives Measured at Fair Value (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Balance	$10,035,625
Net unrealized loss	92,741	-1,470,798
Balance	10,154,753	10,035,625
Series 2023 Notes [Member]
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Issuance of additional Series 2023 PIK Note	$26,387

Note_4_Summary_of_Significant_3

Note 4 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Valuation Assumptions (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Series 2023 PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Note 4 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Valuation Assumptions [Line Items]
Market price and estimated fair value of stock	$0.70	$0.73
Exercise price	$1.36	$1.36
Term (years)	8 years 120 days	8 years 211 days
Expected volatility	60.90%	52.00%
Risk-free interest rate	1.81%	2.08%
Series 2023 PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member]
Note 4 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Valuation Assumptions [Line Items]
Market price and estimated fair value of stock		$1.10		$0.73
Exercise price		$1.40		$0.92
Term (years)		9 years 211 days		3 years 302 days
Expected volatility		76.90%	[1]	52.00%	[1]
Risk-free interest rate		2.96%		2.08%
Series A PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Note 4 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Valuation Assumptions [Line Items]
Market price and estimated fair value of stock	$0.70	$0.73
Exercise price	$0.92	$0.92
Term (years)	3 years 211 days	3 years 302 days
Expected volatility	60.90%	52.00%
Risk-free interest rate	1.81%	2.08%
Series A PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member]
Note 4 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Valuation Assumptions [Line Items]
Market price and estimated fair value of stock		$1.10
Exercise price		$1.93
Term (years)		3 years
Expected volatility		76.90%	[1]
Risk-free interest rate		0.78%

[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 Series 2023 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_6_Notes_Payable_Details_S

Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable [Line Items]
Note payable	$192,481		$306,039		$351,991
Less: Current Portion	-142,417		-246,894
Notes Payable, Long-Term Portion	50,064		59,145		40,826
Note Payble Mining Equipment 5 [Member]
Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable [Line Items]
Note payable	52,414	[1]	55,720	[1],[2]		[2]
Note Payable Mining Equipment 2 [Member]
Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable [Line Items]
Note payable	11,579	[3]	14,057	[3]	23,302	[3]
Note Payable Mining Equipment 3 [Member]
Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable [Line Items]
Note payable		[4]	6,033	[4]	76,313	[4]
Note Payable Mining Equipment 4 [Member]
Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable [Line Items]
Note payable		[5]	18,246	[5]		[5]
Note Payable Mining Site Vehicle [Member]
Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable [Line Items]
Note payable	18,851	[6]	20,736	[6]	28,276	[6]
Note Payable Insurance Company [Member]
Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable [Line Items]
Note payable	85,422	[7]	149,036	[7]		[7]
Note Payable Insurance Company 2 [Member]
Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable [Line Items]
Note payable	$24,215	[8]	$42,211	[8]		[8]

[1]	On October 31,2014, the Company purchased mining equipment for $57,900 by issuing a note with an interest rate of 5.2%. The note is collateralized by the mining equipment with payments of $1,339 for 48 months, which started on November 30,2014.
[2]	On October 31, 2014, the Company purchased mining equipment for $65,120 by depositing and issuing a note in the amount of $57,900 with an interest rate of 5.2%. The note is collateralized by the mining equipment with payments of $1,339 for 48 months, which started on November 30, 2014.
[3]	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.
[4]	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.
[5]	On April 16, 2014, the Company purchased lab equipment for $109,493 by depositing and issuing a non-interest bearing note in the amount of $91,229. The note is collateralized by the lab equipment with payments of $9,122 for ten months, which started in May 2014.
[6]	On September 20, 2012, the Company purchased a vehicle for the mine site for $37,701 by issuing a non-interest bearing note. The note is collateralized by the vehicle with payments of $628 for 60 months, which started on October 20, 2012.
[7]	The Company signed a note payable with an insurance company dated October 31, 2014 for directors' and officers' insurance, due in monthly installments, including interest at 3.15%. The note will mature on July 2015.
[8]	The Company signed a note payable with an insurance company dated October 31, 2014 for liability insurance, due in monthly installments, including interest at 3.15%. The note will mature on July 2015.

Note_6_Notes_Payable_Details_S1

Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable (Parentheticals) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended		1 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Apr. 17, 2012	Jul. 23, 2012	Sep. 20, 2012
Note Payble Mining Equipment 5 [Member]
Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable (Parentheticals) [Line Items]
Note payable, monthly payment	$1,339	$1,339	$1,339
Note Payable Mining Equipment 2 [Member]
Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable (Parentheticals) [Line Items]
Note payable, monthly payment	950	950	950	950
Note Payable Mining Equipment 3 [Member]
Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable (Parentheticals) [Line Items]
Note payable, monthly payment	6,060	6,060	6,060		6,060
Note Payable Mining Equipment 4 [Member]
Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable (Parentheticals) [Line Items]
Note payable, monthly payment	9,122	9,122	9,122
Note Payable Mining Site Vehicle [Member]
Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable (Parentheticals) [Line Items]
Note payable, monthly payment	628	628	628			628
Note Payable Insurance Company [Member]
Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable (Parentheticals) [Line Items]
Note payable, monthly payment	21,531	21,531	21,531
Note Payable Insurance Company 2 [Member]
Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) - Summary of Note Payable (Parentheticals) [Line Items]
Note payable, monthly payment	$6,094	$6,094	$6,094

Note_6_Notes_Payable_Details_F

Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) - Future Minimum Note Payments (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Future Minimum Note Payments [Abstract]
April 2015 b March 2016	$142,417	$246,894
April 2016 b March 2017	21,929	25,457
April 2017 b March 2018	18,925	20,615
April 2018 b March 2019	9,210	13,073
Total Notes Payable	$192,481	$306,039	$351,991

Note_7_Convertible_Debt_PIK_No

Note 7 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Details) - Liability Components of the PIK Notes (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013	Nov. 03, 2014
Note 7 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Details) - Liability Components of the PIK Notes [Line Items]
Less: Discount	($18,195,280)	($18,400,297)	($2,020,750)
PIK Note Derivative Liability	10,154,753	10,035,625
Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member] \| Series 2023 Notes [Member]
Note 7 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Details) - Liability Components of the PIK Notes [Line Items]
PIK Note Payable, Gross	12,155,063	11,576,250	10,507,333	10,500,000
Less: Discount	-1,944,922	-1,949,555	-2,020,750
PIK Note Payable, Net	10,210,141	9,626,695	8,486,583
PIK Note Derivative Liability	554,128	478,149	2,250,000
Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member] \| Series A Notes [Member]
Note 7 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Details) - Liability Components of the PIK Notes [Line Items]
PIK Note Payable, Gross	19,848,486	19,848,486			19,848,486
Less: Discount	-16,250,358	-16,450,742			-7,348,486
PIK Note Payable, Net	3,598,128	3,397,744
PIK Note Derivative Liability	9,600,625	9,557,476			9,557,476
Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member]
Note 7 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Details) - Liability Components of the PIK Notes [Line Items]
PIK Note Payable, Gross	32,003,549	31,424,736	10,507,333
Less: Discount	-18,195,280	-18,400,297	-2,020,750
PIK Note Payable, Net	13,808,269	13,024,439	8,486,583
PIK Note Derivative Liability	$10,154,753	$10,035,625	$2,250,000

Note_9_Options_and_Warrants_to

Note 9 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (Details) - Summary of the Status of the Warrants Outstanding (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 22, 2011
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Exercise Price	$1.01	$1.01	$1.93	$1.97	$2
Warrants Outstanding (in Shares)	1,172,930	1,172,930
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	2 years 302 days	3 years 29 days
Exercise Price 1 [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Exercise Price	$0.75	$0.75
Warrants Outstanding (in Shares)	139,340	139,340
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	6 months	9 months
Exercise Price 2 [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Exercise Price	$0.78	$0.78
Warrants Outstanding (in Shares)	213,402	213,402
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	306 days	1 year 32 days
Exercise Price 3 [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Exercise Price	$0.80	$0.80
Warrants Outstanding (in Shares)	124,481	124,481
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	9 months	1 year
Exercise Price 4 [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Exercise Price	$1	$1
Warrants Outstanding (in Shares)	180,000	180,000
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	204 days	295 days
Exercise Price 5 [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Exercise Price	$1.15	$1.15
Warrants Outstanding (in Shares)	461,340	461,340
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	6 years 29 days	6 years 120 days
Exercise Price 6 [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Exercise Price	$2	$2
Warrants Outstanding (in Shares)	54,367	54,367
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	1 year 124 days	1 year 215 days

Note_9_Options_and_Warrants_to1

Note 9 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (Details) - Significant Assumptions Relating to the Valuation of Stock Options (Employee Stock Option [Member])	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Note 9 - 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 Life (years)	5 years 219 days	5 years 73 days
Expected Volatility	51.00%	58.00%
Risk Free Interest Rate	1.47%	1.60%

Note_9_Options_and_Warrants_to2

Note 9 - 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 $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of the Status and Changes of the Options Granted Under the Stock Option Plans and Other Agreements [Abstract]
Options Outstanding, Shares	17,053,116	15,878,116	15,455,471
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.02	$1.03	$1.04
Issued	400,000	1,175,000	760,867
Issued	$0.67	$0.84	$1.19
Exercised
Exercised
Forfeited			338,222
Forfeited			$1.73
Options Outstanding, Shares	17,453,116	17,053,116	15,878,116
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.01	$1.02	$1.03

Note_9_Options_and_Warrants_to3

Note 9 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (Details) - Summary of the Vesting Periods of Options	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Note 9 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (Details) - Summary of the Vesting Periods of Options [Line Items]
	400,000	1,175,000	760,867
Vesting Period From March 31, 2015 To December 31, 2015 [Member]
Note 9 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (Details) - Summary of the Vesting Periods of Options [Line Items]
	200,000
Vesting Period From February 5, 2016 To February 5, 2018 [Member]
Note 9 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (Details) - Summary of the Vesting Periods of Options [Line Items]
	200,000

Note_9_Options_and_Warrants_to4

Note 9 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (Details) - Summary of the Status of the Options Outstanding (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Number Outstanding (in Shares)	17,453,116	17,053,116
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)	5 years 262 days	5 years 317 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.01	$1.02
Options Exercisable, Number Exercisable (in Shares)	16,319,783	16,169,783
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.02	$1.02
Exercise Price 1 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Number Outstanding (in Shares)	200,000	7,358,277
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)	9 years 321 days	3 years 343 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$0.66	$0.70
Options Exercisable, Number Exercisable (in Shares)	50,000	7,358,277
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$0.66	$0.70
Exercise Price 2 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Number Outstanding (in Shares)	200,000	3,405,134
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)	9 years 321 days	6 years 251 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$0.68	$0.83
Options Exercisable, Number Exercisable (in Shares)		3,405,134
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$0.68	$0.83
Exercise Price 3 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Number Outstanding (in Shares)	7,358,277	975,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)	3 years 251 days	9 years 164 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$0.70	$0.84
Options Exercisable, Number Exercisable (in Shares)	7,358,277	491,667
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$0.70	$0.84
Exercise Price 4 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Number Outstanding (in Shares)	3,405,134	60,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)	6 years 160 days	1 year 6 months
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$0.83	$1
Options Exercisable, Number Exercisable (in Shares)	3,405,134	60,000
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$0.83	$1
Exercise Price 5 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Number Outstanding (in Shares)	975,000	300,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)	9 years 73 days	8 years 233 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$0.84	$1.10
Options Exercisable, Number Exercisable (in Shares)	541,667	100,000
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$0.84	$1.10
Exercise Price 6 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Number Outstanding (in Shares)	60,000	300,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)	1 year 3 months	8 years 175 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1	$1.15
Options Exercisable, Number Exercisable (in Shares)	60,000	133,333
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1	$1.15
Exercise Price 7 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Number Outstanding (in Shares)	300,000	100,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)	8 years 142 days	3 years 32 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.10	$1.24
Options Exercisable, Number Exercisable (in Shares)	100,000	100,000
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.10	$1.24
Exercise Price 8 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Number Outstanding (in Shares)	300,000	115,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)	8 years 87 days	6 years 87 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.15	$1.35
Options Exercisable, Number Exercisable (in Shares)	158,333	115,000
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.15	$1.35
Exercise Price 9 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Number Outstanding (in Shares)	100,000	125,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)	2 years 306 days	3 years 32 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.24	$1.45
Options Exercisable, Number Exercisable (in Shares)	100,000	125,000
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.24	$1.45
Exercise Price 10 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Number Outstanding (in Shares)	115,000	330,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)	5 years 361 days	6 years 346 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.35	$1.55
Options Exercisable, Number Exercisable (in Shares)	115,000	296,667
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.35	$1.55
Exercise Price 11 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Number Outstanding (in Shares)	125,000	7,645
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)	2 years 306 days	3 years 32 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.45	$1.58
Options Exercisable, Number Exercisable (in Shares)	125,000	7,645
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.45	$1.58
Exercise Price 12 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Number Outstanding (in Shares)	330,000	3,077,060
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)	6 years 255 days	7 years 324 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.55	$1.66
Options Exercisable, Number Exercisable (in Shares)	321,667	3,077,060
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.55	$1.66
Exercise Price 13 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Number Outstanding (in Shares)	7,645	900,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)	2 years 306 days	6 years 233 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.58	$1.90
Options Exercisable, Number Exercisable (in Shares)	7,645	900,000
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.58	$1.90
Exercise Price 14 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Number Outstanding (in Shares)	3,077,060
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)	7 years 237 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.66
Options Exercisable, Number Exercisable (in Shares)	3,077,060
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.66
Exercise Price 15 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Number Outstanding (in Shares)	900,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)	6 years 142 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.90
Options Exercisable, Number Exercisable (in Shares)	900,000
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.90

Note_10_Commitments_and_Contin1

Note 10 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - Summary of Contractual Obligations (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015
Contractual Obligations:
Rent obligations	$271,796
Rent obligations	153,615
Rent obligations	118,181
Total	271,796
Total	153,615
Total	$118,181

Schedule_II_Valuation_and_Qual2

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Beginning Balance		$25,106	$11,938
Additions Charged to Expenses/Other Accounts			13,168
Net (Deductions) Recoveries		25,106
Ending Balance			25,106
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	21,759,577	16,724,700	12,820,923
Additions Charged to Expenses/Other Accounts	4,935,302	5,034,877	3,903,777
Ending Balance	$26,694,879	$21,759,577	$16,724,700