Commitments and contingencies (Details Narrative)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Other Assets
Lease and option payments for properties Solitario owns	$ 1,606,000
Property claim, lease and rental payments	$ 1,220,000

Amount of asset related to consideration paid in advance for rent that provides economic benefits within a future period of one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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