South Mountain Project (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Equity Method Investments [Abstract]

Schedule of changes in non-controlling interest equity balance [Table Text Block]

		Years Ended December 31,
		2023			2022
Balance at beginning of year	$	169,639		$	173,702
Noncontrolling interest in net returns royalty		(5,000	)		(5,000	)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest		5,000			937
Balance at end of year	$	169,639		$	169,639