Prepaids and deposits - Narrative (Details)	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Royalty payment, percentage of net profit	4.00%	4.00%

The percentage of net profit to be paid as royalty.

No definition available.

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