Deposits - (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Total deposits	$ 498,122	$ 318,384
Deposits toward sale of Silver Springs properties (Note 23)
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Total deposits	410,100	310,100
Prepaid Tonogold expense reimbursements
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Total deposits	78,855	0
Tonogold mineral exploration lease
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Total deposits	$ 9,167	$ 8,284