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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details Narrative) - USD ($) |  | 12 Months Ended |
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Aug. 08, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Accrued royalties payable |  | $ 153,429 | $ 435,075
Wadley Property [Member] |  |  |
Loss on disposal of assets | $ 130,000 |  |
Description of agreement | agreed to pay Wadley eight monthly installments of $10,000 plus VAT for the right to mine and conduct geological and resource studies as due diligence and exploration on the Wadley Property. At the end of such eight-month period, should USAMSA choose to exercise its option to acquire following due diligence and assessment of geological and resource studies, USAMSA agreed to pay Wadley $2,230,000 and seven annual payments of $1,160,000. The due diligence period under the Agreement was extended to October 15, 2023 |  |
Maximum [Member] |  |  |
Royalties vary |  | 13.00% |

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