Other Liabilities (Details)	1 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2022 USD ($) installment	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Other Current Liabilities
Premium financing		$ 248,000	$ 406,000
Office lease liability		159,000	164,000
Mining equipment lease liability			70,000
Other current liabilities		407,000	640,000
Other long term liabilities		100,000	122,000
Directors and Officers Liability, and General Liability Insurance
Other Current Liabilities
Premium financing		$ 246,000	$ 406,000
Number of payment \| installment	11
Premium interest rate	7.00%
Insurance premium payable	$ 445,000

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