Mineral Property (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2023

Mineral Properties

Investment In Mineral Property

(in thousands)	June 30,		December 31,
	2023		2022
Exploration
Lik project (Alaska – US)	$	15,611	$	15,611
Golden Crest (South Dakota – US)		1,035		1,035
Total exploration mineral properties	$	16,646	$	16,646

Exploration Expense

(in thousands)	Three months ended  June 30,				Six months ended  June 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Geologic and field expenses	$	503	$	814	$	735	$	1,008
Administrative		52		137		95		169
Total exploration costs	$	555	$	951	$	830	$	1,177