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Mineral Property (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Extractive Industries [Abstract]
Geologic and field expenses	$ 794	$ 322	$ 1,621	$ 619
Administrative	21	22	59	67
Total exploration costs	$ 815	$ 344	$ 1,680	$ 686

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Other operating costs incurred during the reporting period and may include amounts paid to maintain the property.

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