MINERAL RIGHTS AND PROPERTIES (Details 1)	Jul. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Fiscal 2017	$ 68,605
Fiscal 2018	52,028
Fiscal 2019	379,585
Fiscal 2020	832,588
Fiscal 2021	1,595,344
Total	$ 2,928,150

Amount of estimated amortization and depletion expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized .

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