Condensed Interim Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	$ (2,263,429)	$ (1,337,227)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided (used) by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	163,184	314,689
Accretion of asset retirement obligation	37,409	33,536
Write down of inventory to net realizable value		680,319
Gain on disposal of equipment	(5,669)
Forward gold contract expense (NOTE 7)	883,334	576,444
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		254,024
Inventories	544,539	(396,976)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	2,948	3,128
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	202,053	93,700
Royalties and upside participation payable (NOTE 7)	206,839	208,998
Accrued interest, prepaid forward gold contract (NOTE 7)	284,616	56,166
Accrued liabilities – officer and other wages	5,000	6,000
Net cash provided by operating activities	60,824	492,801
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to property and equipment	(122,528)	(65,013)
Proceeds from sale of equipment	11,000
Increase in reclamation bonds	(1,389)	(89,026)
Net cash used by investing activities	(112,917)	(154,039)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payment of notes payable	(58,061)	(168,895)
Net cash used by financing activities	(58,061)	(168,895)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(110,154)	169,867
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD	581,022	424,629
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD	$ 470,868	$ 594,496