Note 4 - Mineral Rights and Properties - Mineral Property Expenditures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Permitting and compliance	$ 290	$ 883
Property maintenance	1,249	985
Exploration	4,917	2,402
Development	4,682	526
Extraction readiness	2,376	890
Total	$ 13,514	$ 5,686

Amount of mineral property expenditures.

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Amount of permitting and compliance costs.

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The aggregate costs of keeping the property in good condition but that do not appreciably prolong the life or increase the value of the property.

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Amount of capitalized development cost incurred during period and excluded from amortization for oil- and gas-producing activities accounted for under full cost method. Excludes acquisition and exploration costs and capitalized interest.

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Amount of capitalized exploration cost incurred during period and excluded from amortization for oil- and gas-producing activities accounted for under full cost method. Excludes acquisition and development costs and capitalized interest.

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Amount of capitalized production cost incurred during period for oil- and gas-producing activities. Includes cost incurred to operate and maintain well and related equipment and facility.

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