5. PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT: Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Mining tools and equipment
Cost	$ 807,812
Accumulated Depreciation	634,669
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	173,143	$ 220,558
Vehicles
Cost	57,008
Accumulated Depreciation	57,008
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	0	899
Cost	864,820
Accumulated Depreciation	691,677
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	$ 173,143	$ 221,457