12. SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Cash paid for interest	$ 2,145,005	$ 833,515
Noncash Financing and Inesting Activities:
Equipment acquired reflected in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	183,233	0
Equipment acquired through capital lease	165,644	0
Equipment acquired through related party payable	0	344,610
Assets acquired through the issuance of common stock and liabilities assumed	$ 0	$ 60,161,629