Mineral Property (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Mineral Properties

Investment in mineral property

(in thousands)	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 property	$	16,646	$	16,646

Exploration expense

	For the year ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2023		2022
Geologic and field expenses	$	2,176	$	2,121
Administrative		202		162
Total exploration expense	$	2,378	$	2,283