MINERAL PROPERTIES (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Mineral Industries Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of mineral properties acquired [Table Text Block]
    December 31,
2021		     December 31,
2020		     December 31,
2019		  
                   
Acquisition costs $ 1,607,729   $ 1,607,729   $ 1,607,729  
Asset retirement obligation (Note 7)   8,133     8,133     8,133  
Option payments received   (881,440 )   (881,440 )   (881,440 )
Total $ 734,422   $ 734,422   $ 734,422