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ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION (Details Narrative) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Revisions to estimate of retirement obligations | $ 1,075,061 | $ 15,596
Change in estimated retirement costs | $ 324,984 | $ 0
Asset retirement obligations credit-adjusted risk-free rate | 6.65% | 6.00%
Asset retirement obligation and accrued reclamation costs | $ 1,638,027 | $ 332,011
Montana and Idaho |  |
Asset retirement obligation and accrued reclamation costs |  | $ 107,500

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