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RECLAMATION BONDS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
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11. RECLAMATION BONDS

Reclamation bonds are held as security towards future exploration work and the related future potential cost of reclamation of the Company’s land and unproven mineral interests. Once reclamation of the properties is complete, the bonds will be returned to the Company.

    December 31, 2018     December 31, 2017  
Sweden - various properties $  12,493   $  12,625  
Turkey - various properties   6,123     5,669  
U.S.A - various properties   424,983     497,454  
Total $  443,599   $  515,748