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Sanction proceedings (Details Textual) - National Geology and Mining Service [Member] | Apr. 03, 2018 USD ($)
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Bottom of range [member] |
Disclosure of sanction proceedings [Line Items] |
Penalty under sanction proceedings | $ 10
Top of range [member] |
Disclosure of sanction proceedings [Line Items] |
Penalty under sanction proceedings | $ 10,000

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