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The increase in intangible assets other than goodwill resulting from acquisitions through business combinations. [Refer: Business combinations [member]; Intangible assets other than goodwill]

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The fair value of receivables acquired in a business combination. [Refer: Business combinations [member]]

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The number of shares authorised.

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Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended
Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2018
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Fair value of common shares				$ 264,096
Permanently acquired amount	$ 55,948	$ 17,500	$ 67,251
Westwater Resources, Inc [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Permanently acquired amount			$ 200,000
VANE Minerals (US) LLC (“VANE”) [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Exchange of common shares (in Shares)				3,000,000