Warrant Derivative - Warrant Derivative Outstanding (Details) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Sep. 07, 2023	Aug. 08, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Disclosure of Share Capital, Reserves And Other Equity Interest [Abstract]
Exercise price (usd per share)			$ 2.81	$ 2.81
Number of Warrants Outstanding	7,667,050	7,731,085	1,000,050	6,667,000	64,035

Disclosure of Share Capital, Reserves And Other Equity Interest [Abstract]

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