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17. Business Segments (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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Total Assets | $ 17,557,123 | $ 17,131,254
United States Antimony [Member] |  |
Total Assets | 2,199,694 | 2,510,323
Mexico Antimony [Member] |  |
Total Assets | 12,824,291 | 12,073,219
Subtotal Antimony [Member] |  |
Total Assets | 15,023,985 | 14,583,542
Precious Metals [Member] |  |
Total Assets | 615,719 | 642,774
Zeolite (Member) |  |
Total Assets | $ 1,917,419 | $ 1,904,938

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