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Nature of Operations (Details) |  | 1 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Feb. 28, 2014
Midas Gold Shares [Member] |  |  |
Holding percentage | 4.40% | 4.40% | 11.20%

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