Note 1 - Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements (Details Textual) - ATAC Resources Ltd $ in Millions	Jul. 10, 2023 USD ($) shares
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items]
Asset acquisition, Consideration transferred, Total non cash consideration	$ 2.0
Asset acquisition, Consideration transferred	$ 19.4
Issuance of Common Share \| shares	3,676,904
Share exchange ratio	0.0166%
AcquisitionCosts	$ 0.6
Acquired share \| shares	5,502,956
Stake percentage	19.90%
Mineral Interests [Member]
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items]
Asset acquisition, Recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, Mineral interests	$ 18.1

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