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INVENTORIES (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Inventories | $ 1,375,068 | $ 1,055,420
Antimony Metals [Member] |  |
Inventories | 509,643 | 439,086
Antimony Oxides [Member] |  |
Inventories | 142,230 | 234,461
Antimony Ore Concentrates [Member] |  |
Inventories | 545,373 | 119,046
Zeolite Products [Member] |  |
Inventories | 177,822 | 262,827
Antimony [Member] |  |
Inventories | $ 1,197,246 | $ 792,593

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