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Business Segments (Details 1) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Capital expenditures | $ 1,888,015 | $ 863,278
Mexico Antimony |  |
Capital expenditures | 324,961 | 19,488
United States Antimony |  |
Capital expenditures | 81,931 | 22,092
Subtotal Antimony |  |
Capital expenditures | 406,892 | 41,580
Subtotal Precious Metals |  |
Capital expenditures | 17,518 | 63,698
Zeolite [Member] |  |
Capital expenditures | $ 1,463,605 | $ 758,000

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