Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document and Entity Information

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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Mar. 02, 2017
Jun. 30, 2016
Document And Entity Information      
Entity Registrant Name LIGHTBRIDGE Corp    
Entity Central Index Key 0001084554    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2016    
Amendment Flag false    
Trading Symbol ltbr    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company    
Entity Public Float     $ 10,624,252
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   9,468,982  
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016