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

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