13. Business Segments (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Capital Expenditure	$ 71,645	$ 130,224	$ 151,244	$ 400,279
United States Antimony [Member]
Capital Expenditure	0	5,583	0	25,983
Mexico Antimony [Member]
Capital Expenditure	47,033	104,618	75,716	312,505
Subtotal Antimony [Member]
Capital Expenditure	47,033	110,201	75,716	338,488
Precious Metals [Member]
Capital Expenditure	16,582	0	59,582	0
Zeolite [Member]
Capital Expenditure	$ 8,030	$ 20,023	$ 15,946	$ 61,791