RECLAMATION BOND DEPOSIT (Details) - USD ($) |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar. 31, 2022 |
Dec. 31, 2021 |
Mar. 31, 2021 |
Dec. 31, 2020 |
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| Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | ||||
| Total reclamation bond deposit | $ 2,696,008 | $ 2,695,944 | $ 2,695,704 | |
| Lexon surety bond cash collateral | ||||
| Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | ||||
| Bonding fee, percentage | 2.00% | 2.00% | ||
| Total reclamation bond deposit | $ 2,589,072 | $ 2,589,008 | 2,588,768 | |
| Earned interest | 89,072 | 89,009 | $ 89,008 | $ 88,768 |
| Other | Lexon surety bond cash collateral | ||||
| Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | ||||
| Long-term reclamation liability | 6,800,000 | 6,800,000 | ||
| Other | Reclamation Surety Bond with Storey County | ||||
| Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | ||||
| Long-term reclamation liability | $ 500,000 | $ 500,000 |