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3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES: Exploration and Development Costs (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Policies  
Exploration and Development Costs

Exploration and Development Costs

 

Exploration costs incurred in locating areas of potential mineralization or evaluating properties or working interests with specific areas of potential mineralization are expensed as incurred. Development costs of proven mining properties not yet producing are capitalized at cost and classified as capitalized exploration costs under property, plant and equipment. Property holding costs are charged to operations during the period if no significant exploration or development activities are being conducted on the related properties. Upon commencement of production, capitalized exploration and development costs would be amortized based on the estimated proven and probable reserves benefited. Properties determined to be impaired or that are abandoned are written-down to the estimated fair value. Carrying values do not necessarily reflect present or future values.