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Exploration License - Consideration Paid for the Asset Acquisition Consisted (Details) - Bismarck [Member]	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
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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