EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Exploration [Abstract]  
EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION [Text Block]

17. EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION

    Years Ended  
    December 31,     December 31,  
    2021     2020  
             
Depreciation and depletion $ 330   $ 311  
Share-based compensation   293     184  
Exploration salaries, wages and benefits   1,975     2,918  
Direct exploration expenditures   7,335     6,343  
Evaluation salaries, wages and benefits   1,677     -  
Direct evaluation expenditures   6,315     -  
  $ 17,925   $ 9,756