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16. Business Segments (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
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Properties, plants and equipment, net | $ 15,695,966 | $ 16,030,333
United States Antimony [Member] |  |
Properties, plants and equipment, net | 1,892,103 | 1,937,402
Mexico Antimony [Member] |  |
Properties, plants and equipment, net | 12,331,310 | 12,539,805
Subtotal Antimony [Member] |  |
Properties, plants and equipment, net | 14,223,413 | 14,477,207
Zeolite (Member) |  |
Properties, plants and equipment, net | $ 1,472,553 | $ 1,553,126

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