Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Document and Entity Information

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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Nov. 12, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Document And Entity Information      
Entity Registrant Name Great West Resources, Inc.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001058307    
Document Type 10-Q    
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2014    
Amendment Flag false    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Is Entity a Well-known Seasoned Issuer? No    
Is Entity a Voluntary Filer? No    
Is Entity's Reporting Status Current? Yes    
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company    
Entity Public Float     $ 25,303
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   11,510,950  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2014