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7. Asset Retirement Obligation (Details Narrative) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
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Asset Retirement Obligation Details Narrative |  |
Asset retirement obligation liability with reclamation obligations | $ 265,782 | $ 260,327

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Period Type: | duration

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