4. MINERAL PROPERTIES AND EXPLORATION COSTS (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Impairment of mineral property costs	$ 829,947	$ 0
Santa Elena Mine
Impairment of mineral property costs	505,947
Project Mabel
Impairment of mineral property costs	$ 324,000