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Exploration License - Consideration Paid for the Asset Acquisition Consisted (Details) - Bismarck [Member] | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
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Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Fair value of common shares issued | $ 1,407,653
Direct transaction costs | 46,113
Total consideration paid | $ 1,453,766

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