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INVESTMENTS (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]  
Schedule of Non-current Investments
At June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 our investments include:

June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Equity Method Investments:InvestmentOwnership %InvestmentOwnership %
Quantum Generative Materials LLC$12,523,225 48.19%$13,312,433 48.19%
Pelen Limited Liability Company602,128 25.00%619,184 25.00%
Total equity method investments13,125,353 13,931,617 
Readily Determinable Fair Value Investments:
American Battery Technology Company common stock$7,100,000 $— 
Alternative Measurement Method Investments:
Green Li-ion Pte. Ltd. preferred shares4,517,710 4,517,710 
Sierra Springs Opportunity Fund, Inc., at cost335,000 335,000 
Total Investments25,078,063 18,784,327 
Less: current investments11,617,710 — 
Long-term investments$13,460,353 $18,784,327 

Summary financial information for affiliated companies (20% to 50%-owned) accounted for by the equity method for the periods presented, compiled from the equity investee's financial statements and reported on a one quarter lag is as follows:

June 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Current assets$969,634 $1,023,023 
Non-current assets8,375,674 12,034,506 
Current liabilities3,625 89,584 
Non-current liabilities— — 
Six-Months Ended
June 30, 2023
June 30, 2022
Revenues35,750 34,775 
Gross Profit35,750 34,775 
Net loss $(2,172,782)$(1,434,706)