INCOME TAX - Net deferred tax asset liabilities (Details) $ in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2024 CAD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Deferred tax assets:
Capital loss carryforwards		$ 59
Mineral properties	$ 6,513		$ 3,350
Reclamation provision	53		50
Equipment	1		103
Share based compensation	726		721
Research and development	36		109
Deferred tax assets	35,966		31,725
Valuation allowance	(35,966)		(31,725)
Canada
Deferred tax assets:
Noncapital loss carryforwards	2,674		2,725
Capital loss carryforwards	6		6
Valuation allowance	(3,115)		(3,167)
US
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforwards	25,957		24,661
Valuation allowance	$ (32,851)		$ (28,558)