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7. Asset Retirement Obligation and Accrued Reclamation Costs (Details Narrative) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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Asset Retirement Obligation And Accrued Reclamation Costs |  |
Asset retirement obligation liability with reclamation obligations | $ 277,720 | $ 271,572

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