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15. Commitments and Contingencies (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Payments paid for capitalized mineral rights	$ 65,000	$ 127,500

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Payments paid for capitalized mineral rights.

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