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Commitments and Contingencies (Details Narrative) - USD ($) |  | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 08, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Accrued liabilities |  | $ 0 | $ 0
Royalty expense |  | 280,801 | 262,861
Accrued royalties payable |  | 435,075 | $ 346,242
Wadley Property [Member] |  |  |
Monthly instatllments | $ 10,000 |  |
Description of agreement | the Company will pay Wadley $2,230,000 and seven annual payments of $1,160,000. The due diligence period of the agreement has been extended to October 15, 2023 |  |
Payments to SB Wadley |  | $ 40,000 |
Minimum [Member] |  |  |
Royalties vary |  | 8.00% |
Maximum [Member] |  |  |
Royalties vary |  | 13.00% |

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