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Cover	12 Months Ended
Cover	Dec. 31, 2022 shares
Entity Addresses [Line Items]
Document Type	20-F
Amendment Flag	false
Document Registration Statement	false
Document Annual Report	true
Document Transition Report	false
Document Shell Company Report	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2022
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2022
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity File Number	001-31819
Entity Registrant Name	GOLD RESERVE INC.
Entity Central Index Key	0001072725
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	A0
Entity Address, Address Line One	999 West Riverside Avenue
Entity Address, Address Line Two	Suite 401
Entity Address, City or Town	Spokane
Entity Address, State or Province	WA
Entity Address, Country	CA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	99201
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Document Accounting Standard	U.S. GAAP
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	99,547,710
Auditor Name	PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Auditor Location	Vancouver, Canada
Auditor Firm ID	271
Business Contact [Member]
Entity Addresses [Line Items]
Entity Address, Address Line One	999 West Riverside Avenue
Entity Address, Address Line Two	Suite 401
Entity Address, City or Town	Spokane
Entity Address, State or Province	WA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	99201
City Area Code	(509)
Local Phone Number	623-1500
Contact Personnel Name	Rockne J. Timm
Contact Personnel Fax Number	509-623-1634

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 3)	$ 15,380,489	$ 49,117,630
Term deposits (Note 4)	27,499,188
Marketable equity securities (Note 5)	98,053	105,218
Income tax receivable (Note 10)	8,091,104	8,682,839
Prepaid expense and other	458,939	506,663
Total current assets	51,527,773	58,412,350
Property, plant and equipment, net (Note 6)	1,416,152	2,153,678
Right of use asset		74,415
Total assets	52,943,925	60,640,443
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (Note 2)	647,283	473,226
Severance accrual (Note 9)	531,981
Lease liability		77,093
Contingent value rights (Note 2)	172,077	60,242
Total current liabilities	1,351,341	610,561
Total liabilities	$ 1,351,341	610,561
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	0
Common shares	$ 302,679,682	302,679,682
Contributed surplus	20,625,372	20,625,372
Stock options (Note 9)	23,561,301	23,402,083
Accumulated deficit	(295,273,771)	(286,677,255)
Total shareholders' equity	51,592,584	60,029,882
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 52,943,925	$ 60,640,443

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - shares	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	99,547,710	99,547,710

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
INCOME (LOSS)
Interest income	$ 582,523	$ 31,095	$ 294,277
Gain (loss) on disposition of property, plant and equipment (Note 6)	(8,410)	58,562	(30,476)
Gain (loss) on marketable equity securities (Note 5)	(7,165)	21,643	5,756
Foreign currency gain (loss)	(100,275)	(20,402)	24,100
Total Other Income	466,673	90,898	293,657
EXPENSES
Corporate general and administrative (Notes 2 and 9)	5,149,650	6,018,724	5,147,333
Contingent value rights (Note 2)	461,835		59,549
Siembra Minera Project and related costs (Note 7)	223,237	1,675,469	1,568,741
Write-down of property, plant and equipment (Note 6)	622,969		3,749,531
Loss on impairment of cash in bank account (Note 3)		1,166,529
Exploration costs	62,096	118,259	73,683
Legal and accounting	1,924,808	1,245,721	698,810
Settlement Agreement enforcement (Note 2)	450,477	145,147	1,132,291
Equipment holding costs	168,117	317,841	470,364
Total Expense	9,063,189	10,687,690	12,900,302
Net loss before income tax benefit	(8,596,516)	(10,596,792)	(12,606,645)
Income tax benefit (Note 10)			1,089,360
Net loss and comprehensive loss for the year	$ (8,596,516)	$ (10,596,792)	$ (11,517,285)
Net loss per share, basic and diluted	$ (0.09)	$ (0.11)	$ (0.12)
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted	99,547,710	99,481,626	99,395,048

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity - USD ($)	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Stock Options [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Total
Beginning balance, value at Dec. 31, 2018	$ 302,469,647	$ 20,625,372	$ 20,752,893	$ (264,563,178)
Net loss for the year				(11,517,285)
Stock option compensation (Note 9)			656,775
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2019	99,395,048
Net loss for the year				(10,596,792)	$ (11,517,285)
Stock option compensation (Note 9)					656,775
Ending balance, value at Dec. 31, 2020	$ 302,469,647	20,625,372	21,409,668	(276,080,463)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2020	99,395,048
Net loss for the year				(8,596,516)	(10,596,792)
Stock option compensation (Note 9)			159,218		$ 1,992,415
Share issuance	210,035
[custom:SharesIssuedRetirementPlan]					152,662
Stock option compensation (Note 9)			1,992,415
Ending balance, value at Dec. 31, 2021	$ 302,679,682	20,625,372	23,402,083	(286,677,255)	$ 60,029,882
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2021	99,547,710
Net loss for the year					(8,596,516)
Stock option compensation (Note 9)					159,218
Ending balance, value at Dec. 31, 2022	$ 302,679,682	$ 20,625,372	$ 23,561,301	$ (295,273,771)	$ 51,592,584
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2022	99,547,710

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net loss for the year	$ (8,596,516)	$ (10,596,792)	$ (11,517,285)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Stock option compensation	159,218	1,992,415	656,775
Depreciation	104,143	106,428	124,267
Write-down of property, plant and equipment	622,969		3,749,531
Loss (gain) on disposition of property, plant and equipment	8,410	(58,562)	30,476
Loss (gain) on marketable equity securities	7,165	(21,643)	(5,756)
Income tax recovery			(1,089,360)
Amortization of discount on term deposits	(122,627)
Changes in non-cash working capital:
Decrease in income tax receivable	591,735		3,204,812
Increase in severance accrual	531,981
Increase in contingent value rights accrual	111,835
Net decrease in prepaid expense and other	47,724	66,748	174,461
Net increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses	171,379	(99,322)	113,270
Net cash used in operating activities	(6,362,584)	(8,610,728)	(4,558,809)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchase of term deposits	(27,376,561)
Proceeds from disposition of marketable equity securities			100,126
Proceeds from disposition of property, plant and equipment	2,004	315,389	98,649
Purchase of property, plant and equipment		(2,381)	(46,753)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(27,374,557)	313,008	152,022
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Net cash used in financing activities
Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents:
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(33,737,141)	(8,297,720)	(4,406,787)
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year	49,117,630	57,415,350	61,822,137
Cash and cash equivalents - end of year	$ 15,380,489	$ 49,117,630	$ 57,415,350

The Company and Significant Accounting Policies:

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

The Company and Significant Accounting Policies:

Note 1. The Company and Significant Accounting Policies:

Gold Reserve Inc. ("Gold Reserve," the "Company," "we," "us," or "our") is engaged in the business of evaluating, acquiring, exploring and developing mining projects and was incorporated in 1998 under the laws of the Yukon Territory, Canada and continued to Alberta, Canada in September 2014.

Gold Reserve Inc. is the successor issuer to Gold Reserve Corporation which was incorporated in 1956. Management's primary activities have included: the advancement of the Siembra Minera project (the "Siembra Minera Project") (including the related social and humanitarian efforts) and corporate and legal activities associated with the collection of the unpaid balance of the Award and the Resolution (as defined herein) of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (“Venezuela”) Ministry of Mines to revoke the mining rights in connection with the Siembra Minera Project, along with planned activities if there is a successful appeal or other outcome of such Resolution.

The U.S. and Canadian governments have imposed various sanctions targeting Venezuela (the "Sanctions"). The Sanctions, in aggregate, essentially prevent any dealings with Venezuelan government or state-owned or controlled entities and prohibit directors, management and employees of the Company who are U.S. Persons from dealing with certain Venezuelan individuals or entering into certain transactions.

The Sanctions imposed by the U.S. government generally block all property of the government of Venezuela and prohibit directors, management and employees of the Company who are U.S. Persons (as defined by U.S. Sanction statutes) from dealing with the Venezuelan government and/or state-owned/controlled entities, entering into certain transactions or dealing with Specially Designated Nationals ("SDNs") and target corruption in, among other identified sectors, the gold sector of the Venezuelan economy.

The Sanctions imposed by the Canadian government include asset freezes and prohibitions on dealings with certain named Venezuelan officials under the Special Economic Measures (Venezuela) Regulations of the Special Economic Measures Act and the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Regulations of the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law).

The cumulative impact of the Sanctions continues to restrict the Company from working with those Venezuelan government officials responsible for the payment and transfer of funds associated with the Settlement Agreement (defined below) as well as the Resolution which adversely impacts our ability to collect the remaining balance of the Award plus interest and/or amounts due pursuant to the Settlement Agreement from Venezuela and/or pursuing remedies with respect to the Resolution. Even if we are successful in appealing the Resolution by the Venezuelan Ministry of Mines to revoke the mining rights in connection with the Siembra Minera Project, the Sanctions continue to restrict the Company from working with those Venezuelan government officials responsible for the operation of Siembra Minera (as defined herein) and the development of the Siembra Minera Project and, until Sanctions are lifted, would obstruct any ability for us to develop the Siembra Minera Project as originally planned.

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation. These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”). The statements include the accounts of the Company, Gold Reserve Corporation and three Barbadian subsidiaries one of which was formed to hold our equity interest in Empresa Mixta Ecosocialista Siembra Minera, S.A. (“Siembra Minera”) which is beneficially owned 55% by a Venezuelan state-owned entity and 45% by Gold Reserve. Our investment in Siembra Minera is accounted for as an equity investment. All subsidiaries are wholly owned. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation. Our policy is to consolidate those subsidiaries where control exists. We have only one operating segment, the exploration and development of mineral properties.

Cash and Cash Equivalents. We consider short-term, highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents for purposes of reporting cash equivalents and cash flows. The cost of these investments approximates fair value. We manage the exposure of our cash and cash equivalents to credit risk by diversifying our cash holdings (See Note 3).

Exploration and Development Costs. Exploration costs incurred in locating areas of potential mineralization or evaluating properties or working interests with specific areas of potential mineralization are expensed as incurred. Development costs of proven mining properties not yet producing are capitalized at cost and classified as capitalized development costs under property, plant and equipment. Mineral property acquisition costs are capitalized and holding costs of such properties are charged to operations during the period if no significant exploration or development activities are being conducted on the related properties. Upon commencement of production, capitalized exploration and development costs would be amortized based on the estimated proven and probable reserves benefited. Mineral properties determined to be impaired or that are abandoned are written-down to the estimated fair value. Carrying values do not necessarily reflect present or future values.

Property, Plant and Equipment. Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, except for equipment not yet placed into use. Included in property, plant and equipment is certain equipment, originally acquired for the Brisas Project, that is not being depreciated as it is not in use. The ultimate recoverable value of this equipment may be different than management's current estimate. We have additional property, plant and equipment which are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. Replacement costs and major improvements are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. The cost and accumulated depreciation of assets retired or sold are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in operations. Furniture, office equipment and leasehold improvements are depreciated using the straight-line method over five to ten years. The remaining property, plant and equipment are fully depreciated.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets. We review long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. If the sum of the expected future net cash flows to be generated from the use or eventual disposition of a long-lived asset (undiscounted and without interest charges) is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized based on a determination of the asset's fair value. Fair value is generally determined by discounting estimated cash flows based on market participant expectations of those future cash flows, or applying a market approach that uses market prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving comparable assets.

Foreign Currency. The U.S. dollar is our (and our foreign subsidiaries') functional currency. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into U.S. dollars at the rates of exchange in effect at the balance sheet dates. Non-monetary assets and liabilities are translated at historical rates and revenue and expense items are translated at average exchange rates during the reporting period, except for depreciation which is translated at historical rates. Translation gains and losses are included in the statement of operations.

Stock Based Compensation. We maintain an equity incentive plan which provides for the grant of stock options to purchase Class A common shares. We use the fair value method of accounting for stock options. The fair value of options granted to employees is computed using the Black-Scholes method as described in Note 9 and is expensed over the vesting period of the option. For non-employees, the fair value of stock-based compensation is recorded as an expense over the vesting period or upon completion of performance. Consideration paid for shares on exercise of stock options, in addition to the fair value attributable to stock options granted, is credited to capital stock. Stock options granted under the plan become fully vested and exercisable upon a change of control.

Income Taxes. We use the liability method of accounting for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and those amounts reported in the financial statements. The deferred tax assets or liabilities are calculated using the enacted tax rates expected to apply in the periods in which the differences are expected to be settled. Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that they are considered more likely than not to be realized.

Uncertain Tax Positions. We record uncertain tax positions based on a two-step process that separates recognition from measurement. The first step is determining whether a tax position has met the recognition threshold which requires that the Company determine if it is more likely than not that it will sustain the tax benefit taken or expected to be taken in the event of a dispute with taxing authorities. The second step, for those positions meeting the “more likely than not” threshold, is to recognize the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely to be realized upon settlement with taxing authorities. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in tax returns in situations in which applicable tax regulation is subject to interpretation. The Company establishes provisions where appropriate on the basis of amounts expected to be received from or paid to tax authorities.

Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Net Income (Loss) Per Share. Basic net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of Class A common shares outstanding during each period. Diluted net income per share reflects the potentially dilutive effects of outstanding stock options. In periods in which a loss is incurred, the effect of potential issuances of shares under stock options would be anti-dilutive, and therefore basic and diluted losses per share are the same in those periods.

Marketable Equity Securities. The Company's marketable equity securities are reported at fair value with changes in fair value included in the statement of operations.

Equity accounted investments. Investments in incorporated entities in which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence over the investee are accounted for by the equity method.

Financial Instruments. Marketable equity securities are measured at fair value at each reporting date, with the change in value recognized in the statement of operations as a gain or loss. Cash and cash equivalents, term deposits, deposits, advances and receivables are accounted for at amortized cost which approximates fair value (See Notes 3 and 4). Accounts payable and contingent value rights are recorded at amortized cost which approximates fair value.

Arbitral Award, Settlement Agreement and Mining Data Sale:

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Arbitral Award Settlement Agreement And Mining Data Sale

Arbitral Award, Settlement Agreement and Mining Data Sale:

Note 2. Arbitral Award, Settlement Agreement and Mining Data Sale:

In October 2009 we initiated a claim (the "Brisas Arbitration") under the Additional Facility Rules of the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes ("ICSID") to obtain compensation for the losses caused by the actions of Venezuela that terminated our previous mining project known as the "Brisas Project." On September 22, 2014, we were granted an Arbitral Award (the "Award") totaling $740.3 million.

In July 2016, we signed the Settlement Agreement, subsequently amended, whereby Venezuela agreed among other things to pay us a total of approximately $1.032 billion which is comprised of $792 million to satisfy the Award (including interest) and $240 million for the purchase of our mining data related to the Brisas Project (the "Mining Data") in a series of payments ending on or before June 15, 2019 (the "Settlement Agreement"). As agreed, the first $240 million received by Gold Reserve from Venezuela has been recognized as proceeds from the sale of the Mining Data.

To date, the Company has received payments of approximately $254 million pursuant to the Settlement Agreement. The remaining unpaid amount due from Venezuela pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, which is delinquent, totals an estimated $972 million (including interest of approximately $194 million) as of December 31, 2022. In relation to the unpaid amount due from Venezuela, the Company has not recognized an Award receivable or associated liabilities on its financial statements which would include taxes, bonus plan and contingent value right payments, described below, as management has not yet determined that payment from Venezuela is probable. This judgement was based on various factors including the Sanctions imposed on Venezuela, the current economic and political instability in Venezuela, the history of non-payment by Venezuela under the terms of the Settlement Agreement and the Resolution (See Note 7). The Award receivable and any associated liabilities will be recognized when, in management’s judgment, it is probable that payment from Venezuela will occur.

The interest rate provided for on any unpaid amounts pursuant to the Award is specified as LIBOR plus two percent. With the phase out of LIBOR, if and when it is possible to engage with the Venezuelan government, we expect that, if necessary, we will either come to an agreement with Venezuela as to an appropriate replacement or, alternatively, petition the court responsible for the enforcement of our Award judgement to rule on a new interest rate benchmark.

In addition to other constraints, the Sanctions restrict the Company from working with those Venezuelan government officials responsible for the payment and transfer of funds associated with the Settlement Agreement which adversely impacts our ability to collect the remaining balance of the Award plus interest and/or amounts due pursuant to the Settlement Agreement from Venezuela. The Company, with counsels’ assistance, continues to evaluate and pursue various options in regard to the Award and the Settlement Agreement.

We have Contingent Value Rights ("CVRs") outstanding that entitle the holders to an aggregate of 5.466% of certain proceeds from Venezuela associated with the collection of the Award and/or sale of Mining Data or an enterprise sale, as such terms are defined in the CVRs (the "Proceeds"), less amounts for certain specified obligations (as defined in the CVR), as well as a bonus plan as described below. As of December 31, 2022, the total cumulative obligation payable pursuant to the terms of the CVR from the sale of the Mining Data and collection of the Award (not taking into account the claim and settlement with the CVR holders, as described below) was approximately $10 million, all of which has been paid to the CVR holders other than approximately $60,000 which has not yet been distributed.

As previously disclosed, a dispute existed between us and the holder of the majority of the CVRs, Steelhead Navigator Master, L.P., a related party that owns approximately 10.1% of our shares and which is affiliated with our director James Michael Johnston. Steelhead had previously alleged that as a general matter it believed that the Company's 45% interest in Siembra Minera represented "Proceeds" for purposes of the CVRs and as such the CVR holders were entitled to the value of 5.466% of that interest on the date of its acquisition. In December 2022, the Company and such holder agreed to settle their differences and entered into an agreement whereby the Company paid $350,000 in exchange for the release of claims made by the holder. The Company also decided to offer a pro-rata settlement with the other CVR holders of approximately $112,000, in the aggregate, of which approximately $85,000 was payable to other related parties, Greywolf Overseas Intermediate Fund, Greywolf Event Driven Master Fund, and Greywolf Strategic Master Fund SPC, Ltd. - MSP5, which collectively own approximately 14.8% of our shares. The Company’s decision to enter into these settlements, including with Steelhead Navigator Master, L.P., was determined based upon a recommendation of a special committee of independent directors of the Company. The Company recorded CVR expense in relation to this matter of approximately $462,000 during 2022, approximately $112,000 of which remained payable as of December 31, 2022.

We maintain a bonus plan (the "Bonus Plan") which is intended to compensate the participants, including executive officers, employees, directors and consultants for their past and present contributions to the Company. The bonus pool under the Bonus Plan is comprised of the gross proceeds collected or the fair value of any consideration realized less applicable taxes multiplied by 1.28% of the first $200 million and 6.4% thereafter. The bonus pool is determined substantially the same as Net Proceeds for the CVR. Certain participants of the Bonus Plan have notified the Company that in the event the Board of Directors interprets the CVR agreement in such a way as to include the value of Siembra Minera as proceeds, the Bonus Plan participants expect to be accorded the same interpretation of the terms under the Bonus Plan. The Board has determined, upon recommendation of a special committee of independent directors of the Company, that no payments should be made or offered to Bonus Plan participants in parallel with the settlement with the CVR holders referred to above. As of December 31, 2022, the total cumulative obligation payable pursuant to the terms of the Bonus Plan from the sale of the Mining Data and collection of the Award was approximately $4.4 million, all of which has been paid to the Bonus Plan participants other than approximately $70,000 which has not yet been distributed.

Due to U.S. and Canadian Sanctions and the uncertainty of transferring the remaining amounts due from Venezuela to bank accounts outside of Venezuela, management only considers those funds received by the Company into its North American bank accounts as funds available for purposes of the CVR and Bonus Plan cash distributions.

Following receipt, if any, of additional funds pursuant to the Settlement Agreement and after applicable payments to CVR holders and Bonus Plan participants, we expect to distribute to our shareholders a substantial majority of any remaining amounts, subject to applicable regulatory requirements and retaining sufficient reserves for operating expenses, contractual obligations, accounts payable and income taxes, and any obligations arising as a result of the collection of the remaining amount owed by Venezuela.

Cash and Cash Equivalents:

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]

Cash and Cash Equivalents:

Note 3. Cash and Cash Equivalents:

Cash and Cash Equivalents

		December 31,		December 31,
		2022		2021
Bank deposits	$	1,123,095	$	1,846,842
Short term investments		14,257,394		47,270,788
Total	$	15,380,489	$	49,117,630

The Company’s cash and cash equivalents are predominantly held in U.S. banks and Canadian chartered banks. Short term investments include money market funds and U.S. treasury bills which mature in three months or less.

One of the Company’s Barbadian subsidiaries has a U.S. dollar account in an Antiguan bank which is part of a banking group based in Venezuela. The account was intended to be used to fund the Company’s activities related to the Siembra Minera project. The Company has been unable to access these funds or transfer the funds out of the account. As a result, in the fourth quarter of 2021 the Company fully impaired the financial asset and recorded an impairment loss of $1,166,529.

Term Deposits: - USD ($)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Dec. 31, 2021

Term Deposits

Term Deposits:

Note 4. Term Deposits:

		December 31,		December 31,
		2022		2021
U.S. Treasury Bills	$	27,499,188	$	–

The Company has term deposits which are classified as held to maturity, carried at amortized cost and have original maturities of between 3 and 12 months. Term deposits consist of U.S. treasury bills purchased at a discount and amortized to face value over their respective terms. In 2022, the Company recorded non-cash interest income of $122,627 related to the amortization of discount on term deposits.

U.S. Treasury Bills

$ 27,499,188

Marketable Securities:

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]

Marketable Securities:

Note 5. Marketable Securities:

		December 31,		December 31,
Schedule of Marketable Securities Value		2022		2021
Equity securities
Fair value and carrying value at beginning of year	$	105,218	$	83,575
Increase (decrease) in fair value		(7,165)		21,643
Fair value and carrying value at balance sheet date	$	98,053	$	105,218

Marketable equity securities are classified as trading securities and accounted for at fair value, based on quoted market prices with unrealized gains or losses recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels: Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities, Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability and Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability that reflect the entity's own assumptions. The fair values of the Company's marketable equity securities as at the balance sheet date are based on Level 1 inputs.

Property, Plant and Equipment:

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment:

Note 6. Property, Plant and Equipment:

Property, Plant and Equipment

				Accumulated
		Cost		Depreciation		Net
December 31, 2022
Machinery and equipment	$	968,750	$	–	$	968,750
Furniture and office equipment		423,813		(357,690)		66,123
Transportation equipment		326,788		(296,053)		30,735
Leasehold improvements		29,390		(28,846)		544
Mineral property		350,000		–		350,000
	$	2,098,741	$	(682,589)	$	1,416,152

				Accumulated
		Cost		Depreciation		Net
December 31, 2021
Machinery and equipment	$	1,602,133	$	–	$	1,602,133
Furniture and office equipment		423,813		(322,389)		101,424
Transportation equipment		326,788		(230,695)		96,093
Leasehold improvements		29,390		(25,362)		4,028
Mineral property		350,000		–		350,000
	$	2,732,124	$	(578,446)	$	2,153,678

Machinery and equipment consists of a semi-autogenous grinding (SAG) mill shell and minor infrastructure equipment originally intended for use on the Brisas Project. We evaluate our equipment and mineral property to determine whether events or changes in circumstances have occurred that may indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. We regularly obtain comparable market data for similar equipment as evidence that our equipment’s fair value less cost to sell is in excess of the carrying amount. In 2022, we wrote down the value of the SAG mill shell based on an updated assessment of its market value. During the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company determined that the value of the motor for the SAG mill had declined to the extent that it should be disposed of in order to reduce equipment holding cost and accordingly it was written down to scrap value. The Company recorded impairment write-downs of property, plant and equipment of $0.6 million, NIL and $3.7 million during the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, the Company disposed of certain property, plant and equipment and recorded a (loss) gain of $(8,410), $58,562 and $(30,476), respectively.

Empresa Mixta Ecosocialista Siembra Minera, S.A.:

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Empresa Mixta Ecosocialista Siembra Minera S.a.

Empresa Mixta Ecosocialista Siembra Minera, S.A.:

Note 7. Empresa Mixta Ecosocialista Siembra Minera, S.A.:

In March 2022, the Ministry of Mines of Venezuela (“Ministry”) issued a resolution to revoke the mining rights of Siembra Minera for alleged non-compliance by Siembra Minera with certain Venezuelan mining regulations (the “Resolution”). Siembra Minera filed a reconsideration request in May 2022 which was denied by the Ministry. The Company disagrees with both the substantive and procedural grounds claimed by the Venezuelan government regarding the revocation of mining rights and the reconsideration request. We are evaluating all legal rights and remedies that are available to us under Venezuelan and other laws, under the Settlement Agreement and otherwise and, in late 2022, we filed for an appeal of the Resolution with the Venezuelan Supreme Court of Justice. We also requested a precautionary measure of suspension of the effects of the Resolution which was denied. Even if the Resolution is successfully annulled, the Sanctions, along with other constraints, could adversely impact our ability to finance, develop and operate the Siembra Minera Project or collect or repatriate sums under the Settlement Agreement.

In August 2016, we executed the Contract for the Incorporation and Administration of the Mixed Company with the government of Venezuela and in October 2016, together with an affiliate of the government of Venezuela, we incorporated Siembra Minera by subscribing for shares in Siembra Minera for a nominal amount. The primary purpose of this entity is to develop the Siembra Minera Project. Siembra Minera is beneficially owned 55% by Corporacion Venezolana de Mineria, S.A., a Venezuelan government corporation, and 45% by Gold Reserve. Siembra Minera was granted by the government of Venezuela certain gold, copper, silver and other strategic mineral rights (primarily comprised of the historical Brisas and Cristinas areas) contained within Bolivar State comprising the Siembra Minera Project.

Project expenditures incurred in 2022, 2021 and 2020 primarily related to costs associated with the retention of technical consultants and, to a lesser degree, work related to compliance and reporting obligations, maintenance of the technical data-base, and costs of social work programs. The Company directly incurred the costs associated with the Siembra Minera Project which, beginning in 2016 through March 31, 2022, amounted to a total of approximately $22.9 million. In the second through fourth quarters of 2022, the Company incurred approximately $0.7 million of certain Venezuelan related consultant and other costs which, in previous quarters, were recorded as Siembra Minera Project and related costs. Beginning in the second quarter of 2022, as a result of the Resolution, these costs were recorded in general and administrative expense.

401(k) Plan:

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

K Plan

401(k) Plan:

Note 8. 401(k) Plan:

The 401(k) Plan, formerly entitled the KSOP Plan, was originally adopted in 1990 and was most recently restated effective January 1, 2021. The purpose of the 401(k) Plan is to offer retirement benefits to eligible employees of the Company. The 401(k) Plan provides for a salary deferral, a non-elective contribution of 3% of each eligible Participant’s annual compensation and discretionary contributions. Allocation of Class A common shares or cash to participants' accounts, subject to certain limitations, is at the discretion of the Board. Cash contributions for the plan years 2022 and 2021 were approximately $140,000 and $163,000, respectively. For the 2020 plan year, 123,662 Class A common shares with a fair value of approximately $170,000 were contributed to participants in the 401(k) Plan.

Stock Based Compensation Plans:

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

Stock Based Compensation Plans:

Note 9. Stock Based Compensation Plans:

Equity Incentive Plan

The Company's equity incentive plan provides for the grant of stock options to purchase the Company’s Class A common shares. During the second quarter of 2021, the number of shares available under the plan was increased to a maximum of 9,939,500 shares. As of December 31, 2022, there were 2,361,107 options available for grant. Grants are made for terms of up to ten years with vesting periods as required by the TSXV and as may be determined by the Board or a committee of the Board established pursuant to the equity incentive plan.

Stock option transactions for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 are as follows:

	2022		2021		2020
	Shares	Weighted Average Exercise Price	Shares	Weighted Average Exercise Price	Shares	Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options outstanding - beginning of period	7,218,393	$ 2.08	4,629,565	$ 2.36	4,369,565	$ 3.09
Options granted	360,000	1.07	3,033,750	1.60	260,000	1.72
Options expired	-	-	(444,922)	1.85	-	-
Options outstanding - end of period	7,578,393	$ 2.03	7,218,393	$ 2.08	4,629,565	$ 2.36

The following table relates to stock options at December 31, 2022:

	Outstanding Options				Exercisable Options
Exercise Price	Number	Weighted Average Exercise Price	Aggregate Intrinsic Value	Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)	Number	Weighted Average Exercise Price	Aggregate Intrinsic Value	Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)
$0.99 - $1.28	360,000	$1.07	$ 73,250	9.84	360,000	$1.07	$ 73,250	9.84
$1.60 - $1.60	2,983,750	$1.60	0	8.76	2,983,750	$1.60	0	8.76
$1.61 - $1.93	435,000	$1.77	0	6.78	435,000	$1.77	0	6.78
$2.39 - $2.39	3,369,643	$2.39	0	4.13	3,369,643	$2.39	0	4.13
$3.15 - $3.26	430,000	$3.21	0	1.95	430,000	$3.21	0	1.95
$0.99 - $3.26	7,578,393	$2.03	$ 73,250	6.25	7,578,393	$2.03	$ 73,250	6.25

In 2022, the Company granted 360,000 options and recorded non-cash stock option expense of $159,218 in general and administrative expense upon the vesting of stock options granted in current and prior periods.

In October 2021, in conjunction with the implementation of a three-year cost reduction program which included the reduction of cash compensation, the Company granted approximately 3.0 million options to purchase the Company’s Class A common shares and recorded non-cash stock option expense of approximately $1.9 million. Including the options issued under the cost reduction program, the Company granted a total of 3,033,750 and 260,000 options during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The Company recorded non-cash compensation during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 of $1,992,415 and $656,775, respectively for stock options granted in the current and prior periods. Approximately $1.6 million of 2021 stock option compensation was recorded in Corporate General and Administrative expense and $0.4 million was recorded in Siembra Minera Project and related costs.

The weighted average fair value of the options granted in 2022, 2021 and 2020 was calculated as $0.41, $0.64 and $0.72, respectively. The fair value of options granted was determined using the Black-Scholes model based on the following weighted average assumptions:

2022 2021 2020

Risk free interest rate	4.18%	0.94%	0.26%
Expected term	2.73 years	5.0 years	5.0 years
Expected volatility	55%	45%	49%
Dividend yield	0	0	0

The risk free interest rate is based on the US Treasury rate on the date of grant for a period equal to the expected term of the option. The expected term is based on historical exercise experience and projected post-vesting behavior. The expected volatility is based on historical volatility of our common stock over a period equal to the expected term of the option.

Change of Control Agreements

The Company maintains change of control agreements with certain officers and employees. A Change of Control is generally defined as one or more of the following: the acquisition by any individual, entity or group, of beneficial ownership of 25 percent of the voting power of the Company’s outstanding Common Shares; a change in the composition of the Board that causes less than a majority of the current directors of the Board to be members of the incoming board; reorganization, merger or consolidation or sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company; liquidation or dissolution of the Company; or any other event the Board reasonably determines constitutes a Change of Control. As of December 31, 2022, the amount payable to participants under the change of control agreements, in the event of a Change of Control, was approximately $4.9 million, which has not been recognized herein as no event of a change of control has been triggered as of the date of this report.

Milestone bonuses

The Company implemented an incentive bonus plan in the fourth quarter of 2021 which involves senior management whose cash compensation was reduced as part of a three-year cost reduction program. The plan provides for the payment of a bonus upon the achievement of specific objectives related to the development of the Company’s business and prospects in Venezuela within certain time frames. As of December 31, 2022, the estimated maximum amount payable under the plan in the event of the achievement of the specific objectives was approximately $2.8 million. This amount has not been recognized herein and will only be recognized when, in management’s judgment, it is probable the specific objectives will be achieved. The plan also provides for severance payments upon the occurrence of certain events resulting in termination of employment. As of December 31, 2022, the Company has an accrued liability for probable severance payments of approximately $0.5 million. This amount is included in general and administrative expense for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Income Tax:

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Tax:

Note 10. Income Tax:

Income tax benefit for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 differs from the amount that would result from applying Canadian tax rates to net loss before taxes. These differences result from the items noted below:

	2022		2021		2020
	Amount	%	Amount	%	Amount	%
Income tax benefit based on Canadian tax rates	$ 2,149,129	25	$ 2,649,198	25	$ 3,151,661	25
Decrease due to:
Different tax rates on foreign subsidiaries	(285,668)	(3)	(658,471)	(6)	(382,207)	(3)
Non-deductible expenses	(91,510)	(1)	(419,589)	(4)	(155,633)	(1)
Change in valuation allowance and other	(1,771,951)	(21)	(1,571,138)	(15)	(1,524,461)	(12)
	$ 0	0	$ 0	0	$ 1,089,360	9

The Company recorded an income tax benefit of $0 for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, and $1.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. The Company recorded a valuation allowance to reflect the estimated amount of the deferred tax assets which may not be realized, principally due to the uncertainty of utilization of net operating losses and other carry forwards prior to expiration. The valuation allowance for deferred tax assets may be reduced if our estimate of future taxable income changes. As part of the US government response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Congress passed the CARES act in late March 2020 which, among other things, allowed companies to carryback losses incurred in 2018, 2019 and 2020. The Company recorded an income tax benefit in prior years to reflect the carryback of U.S. taxable losses incurred in 2020 and 2019 to offset taxable income in 2018.

The Company has an income tax receivable of $8.1 million related to the carryback of losses as noted above and prior year overpayments resulting from revisions to management's estimates of the timing and amount of deductions available to the Company's U.S. subsidiary associated with the 2017 write-off of certain subsidiaries primarily related to the Company's previous investment in the Brisas Project. During the second quarter of 2022, the Company received a tax refund of $0.6 million related to the carryback of losses incurred in 2020 as noted above. The 2017 tax filing of the Company’s U.S. subsidiary is under examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Additionally, Canada Revenue Agency is examining the Company’s 2018 and 2019 international transactions. Determining our tax liabilities requires the interpretation of complex tax regulations and significant judgment by management. There is no assurance that the tax examinations to which we are currently subject will result in favorable outcomes.

The components of the Canadian and U.S. deferred income tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:


	December 31,
		2022		2021
Deferred income tax assets
Net operating loss carry forwards	$	39,298,070	$	40,045,479
Property, Plant and Equipment		2,129,038		2,023,434
Other		1,672,940		1,537,637
		43,100,048		43,606,550
Valuation allowance		(43,090,943)		(43,557,562)
	$	9,105	$	48,988

Deferred income tax liabilities
Other		(9,105)		(48,988)
Net deferred income tax asset	$	-	$	-

At December 31, 2022, we had the following U.S. and Canadian tax loss carry forwards stated in U.S. dollars.

	U.S.	Canadian	Expires
$		$ 1,931,223	2026
		3,584,098	2027
		13,660,950	2028
		12,946,583	2029
		15,994,783	2030
		17,910,454	2031
		5,196,582	2032
		7,554,761	2033
		8,753,336	2034
		12,494,741	2035
		14,854,933	2036
		11,202,657	2037
		1,072,063	2038
		2,794,104	2039
		4,153,315	2040
		15,034,518	2041
		3,958,003	2042
	4,875,207		-
$	4,875,207	$ 153,097,104

- Definition

The entire disclosure for income taxes. Disclosures may include net deferred tax liability or asset recognized in an enterprise's statement of financial position, net change during the year in the total valuation allowance, approximate tax effect of each type of temporary difference and carryforward that gives rise to a significant portion of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets, utilization of a tax carryback, and tax uncertainties information.

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+ Details

The Company and Significant Accounting Policies: (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation	*Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation*. These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”). The statements include the accounts of the Company, Gold Reserve Corporation and three Barbadian subsidiaries one of which was formed to hold our equity interest in Empresa Mixta Ecosocialista Siembra Minera, S.A. (“Siembra Minera”) which is beneficially owned 55% by a Venezuelan state-owned entity and 45% by Gold Reserve. Our investment in Siembra Minera is accounted for as an equity investment. All subsidiaries are wholly owned. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation. Our policy is to consolidate those subsidiaries where control exists. We have only one operating segment, the exploration and development of mineral properties.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	*Cash and Cash Equivalents*. We consider short-term, highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents for purposes of reporting cash equivalents and cash flows. The cost of these investments approximates fair value. We manage the exposure of our cash and cash equivalents to credit risk by diversifying our cash holdings (See Note 3).
Exploration and Development Costs	*Exploration and Development Costs*. Exploration costs incurred in locating areas of potential mineralization or evaluating properties or working interests with specific areas of potential mineralization are expensed as incurred. Development costs of proven mining properties not yet producing are capitalized at cost and classified as capitalized development costs under property, plant and equipment. Mineral property acquisition costs are capitalized and holding costs of such properties are charged to operations during the period if no significant exploration or development activities are being conducted on the related properties. Upon commencement of production, capitalized exploration and development costs would be amortized based on the estimated proven and probable reserves benefited. Mineral properties determined to be impaired or that are abandoned are written-down to the estimated fair value. Carrying values do not necessarily reflect present or future values.
Property, Plant and Equipment	*Property, Plant and Equipment.* Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, except for equipment not yet placed into use. Included in property, plant and equipment is certain equipment, originally acquired for the Brisas Project, that is not being depreciated as it is not in use. The ultimate recoverable value of this equipment may be different than management's current estimate. We have additional property, plant and equipment which are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. Replacement costs and major improvements are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. The cost and accumulated depreciation of assets retired or sold are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in operations. Furniture, office equipment and leasehold improvements are depreciated using the straight-line method over five to ten years. The remaining property, plant and equipment are fully depreciated.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets	*Impairment of Long-Lived Assets.* We review long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. If the sum of the expected future net cash flows to be generated from the use or eventual disposition of a long-lived asset (undiscounted and without interest charges) is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized based on a determination of the asset's fair value. Fair value is generally determined by discounting estimated cash flows based on market participant expectations of those future cash flows, or applying a market approach that uses market prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving comparable assets.
Foreign Currency	*Foreign Currency.* The U.S. dollar is our (and our foreign subsidiaries') functional currency. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into U.S. dollars at the rates of exchange in effect at the balance sheet dates. Non-monetary assets and liabilities are translated at historical rates and revenue and expense items are translated at average exchange rates during the reporting period, except for depreciation which is translated at historical rates. Translation gains and losses are included in the statement of operations.
Stock Based Compensation	*Stock Based Compensation*. We maintain an equity incentive plan which provides for the grant of stock options to purchase Class A common shares. We use the fair value method of accounting for stock options. The fair value of options granted to employees is computed using the Black-Scholes method as described in Note 9 and is expensed over the vesting period of the option. For non-employees, the fair value of stock-based compensation is recorded as an expense over the vesting period or upon completion of performance. Consideration paid for shares on exercise of stock options, in addition to the fair value attributable to stock options granted, is credited to capital stock. Stock options granted under the plan become fully vested and exercisable upon a change of control.
Income Taxes	*Income Taxes*. We use the liability method of accounting for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and those amounts reported in the financial statements. The deferred tax assets or liabilities are calculated using the enacted tax rates expected to apply in the periods in which the differences are expected to be settled. Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that they are considered more likely than not to be realized.
Uncertain Tax Positions	*Uncertain Tax Positions*. We record uncertain tax positions based on a two-step process that separates recognition from measurement. The first step is determining whether a tax position has met the recognition threshold which requires that the Company determine if it is more likely than not that it will sustain the tax benefit taken or expected to be taken in the event of a dispute with taxing authorities. The second step, for those positions meeting the “more likely than not” threshold, is to recognize the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely to be realized upon settlement with taxing authorities. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in tax returns in situations in which applicable tax regulation is subject to interpretation. The Company establishes provisions where appropriate on the basis of amounts expected to be received from or paid to tax authorities.
Use of Estimates	*Use of Estimates*. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Net Income (Loss) Per Share	*Net Income (Loss) Per Share*. Basic net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of Class A common shares outstanding during each period. Diluted net income per share reflects the potentially dilutive effects of outstanding stock options. In periods in which a loss is incurred, the effect of potential issuances of shares under stock options would be anti-dilutive, and therefore basic and diluted losses per share are the same in those periods.
Marketable Equity Securities	*Marketable Equity Securities*. The Company's marketable equity securities are reported at fair value with changes in fair value included in the statement of operations.
Equity accounted investments	*Equity accounted investments.* Investments in incorporated entities in which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence over the investee are accounted for by the equity method.
Financial Instruments	*Financial Instruments.* Marketable equity securities are measured at fair value at each reporting date, with the change in value recognized in the statement of operations as a gain or loss. Cash and cash equivalents, term deposits, deposits, advances and receivables are accounted for at amortized cost which approximates fair value (See Notes 3 and 4). Accounts payable and contingent value rights are recorded at amortized cost which approximates fair value.

Cash and Cash Equivalents: (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents

		December 31,		December 31,
		2022		2021
Bank deposits	$	1,123,095	$	1,846,842
Short term investments		14,257,394		47,270,788
Total	$	15,380,489	$	49,117,630

Marketable Securities: (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]

Schedule of Marketable Securities Value

		December 31,		December 31,
Schedule of Marketable Securities Value		2022		2021
Equity securities
Fair value and carrying value at beginning of year	$	105,218	$	83,575
Increase (decrease) in fair value		(7,165)		21,643
Fair value and carrying value at balance sheet date	$	98,053	$	105,218

Property, Plant and Equipment: (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment

				Accumulated
		Cost		Depreciation		Net
December 31, 2022
Machinery and equipment	$	968,750	$	–	$	968,750
Furniture and office equipment		423,813		(357,690)		66,123
Transportation equipment		326,788		(296,053)		30,735
Leasehold improvements		29,390		(28,846)		544
Mineral property		350,000		–		350,000
	$	2,098,741	$	(682,589)	$	1,416,152

				Accumulated
		Cost		Depreciation		Net
December 31, 2021
Machinery and equipment	$	1,602,133	$	–	$	1,602,133
Furniture and office equipment		423,813		(322,389)		101,424
Transportation equipment		326,788		(230,695)		96,093
Leasehold improvements		29,390		(25,362)		4,028
Mineral property		350,000		–		350,000
	$	2,732,124	$	(578,446)	$	2,153,678

Stock Based Compensation Plans: (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

Stock Option Transactions

	2022		2021		2020
	Shares	Weighted Average Exercise Price	Shares	Weighted Average Exercise Price	Shares	Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options outstanding - beginning of period	7,218,393	$ 2.08	4,629,565	$ 2.36	4,369,565	$ 3.09
Options granted	360,000	1.07	3,033,750	1.60	260,000	1.72
Options expired	-	-	(444,922)	1.85	-	-
Options outstanding - end of period	7,578,393	$ 2.03	7,218,393	$ 2.08	4,629,565	$ 2.36

Stock Options Oustanding and Exercisable

	Outstanding Options				Exercisable Options
Exercise Price	Number	Weighted Average Exercise Price	Aggregate Intrinsic Value	Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)	Number	Weighted Average Exercise Price	Aggregate Intrinsic Value	Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)
$0.99 - $1.28	360,000	$1.07	$ 73,250	9.84	360,000	$1.07	$ 73,250	9.84
$1.60 - $1.60	2,983,750	$1.60	0	8.76	2,983,750	$1.60	0	8.76
$1.61 - $1.93	435,000	$1.77	0	6.78	435,000	$1.77	0	6.78
$2.39 - $2.39	3,369,643	$2.39	0	4.13	3,369,643	$2.39	0	4.13
$3.15 - $3.26	430,000	$3.21	0	1.95	430,000	$3.21	0	1.95
$0.99 - $3.26	7,578,393	$2.03	$ 73,250	6.25	7,578,393	$2.03	$ 73,250	6.25

Income Tax: (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

	2022		2021		2020
	Amount	%	Amount	%	Amount	%
Income tax benefit based on Canadian tax rates	$ 2,149,129	25	$ 2,649,198	25	$ 3,151,661	25
Decrease due to:
Different tax rates on foreign subsidiaries	(285,668)	(3)	(658,471)	(6)	(382,207)	(3)
Non-deductible expenses	(91,510)	(1)	(419,589)	(4)	(155,633)	(1)
Change in valuation allowance and other	(1,771,951)	(21)	(1,571,138)	(15)	(1,524,461)	(12)
	$ 0	0	$ 0	0	$ 1,089,360	9

The components of the Canadian and U.S. deferred income tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:


	December 31,
		2022		2021
Deferred income tax assets
Net operating loss carry forwards	$	39,298,070	$	40,045,479
Property, Plant and Equipment		2,129,038		2,023,434
Other		1,672,940		1,537,637
		43,100,048		43,606,550
Valuation allowance		(43,090,943)		(43,557,562)
	$	9,105	$	48,988

Deferred income tax liabilities
Other		(9,105)		(48,988)
Net deferred income tax asset	$	-	$	-

At December 31, 2022, we had the following U.S. and Canadian tax loss carry forwards stated in U.S. dollars.

	U.S.	Canadian	Expires
$		$ 1,931,223	2026
		3,584,098	2027
		13,660,950	2028
		12,946,583	2029
		15,994,783	2030
		17,910,454	2031
		5,196,582	2032
		7,554,761	2033
		8,753,336	2034
		12,494,741	2035
		14,854,933	2036
		11,202,657	2037
		1,072,063	2038
		2,794,104	2039
		4,153,315	2040
		15,034,518	2041
		3,958,003	2042
	4,875,207		-
$	4,875,207	$ 153,097,104

The Company and Significant Accounting Policies: (Details Narrative)	Dec. 31, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Siembra Minera beneficial ownership by Venezuela	55.00%
Siembra Minera beneficial ownership by Company	45.00%

Arbitral Award, Settlement Agreement and Mining Data Sale: (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Arbitral Award Settlement Agreement And Mining Data Sale
Total Award		$ 740,300,000
Settlement Agreement		1,032,000,000.000
[custom:VenezuelaAgreedToPayForAward-0]		792,000,000
Venezuela Agreed To Pay For Mining Data		240,000,000
Payments Made Pursuant To Settlement Agreement		254,000,000
Amount Due And Unpaid Including Interest		972,000,000
Interest Due		$ 194,000,000
Amount Of Proceeds Cvr Holders Entitled To		5.466%
Cumulative Amount Paid To Cvr Holders		$ 10,000,000
Increase In Obligation To Cvr Holders	$ 60,000
[custom:ShareOwnershipSteelhead-0]	1010.00%
[custom:CVRSettlementSteelhead-0]	$ 350,000
[custom:CVRSettlementOthers-0]	112,000
[custom:CVRSettlementGreywolf-0]	$ 85,000
[custom:ShareOwnershipGreywolf-0]	1480.00%
[custom:CVRExpense2022]	$ 462,000
[custom:CVRPayable-0]	$ 112,000
Bonus Percentage Of First Two Hundred Million Collected	1.28%
Bonus Percentage Thereafter	6.40%
Cumulative Amount Paid To Bonus Plan Participants	$ 4,400,000
Increase In Obligation To Bonus Plan Participants	$ 70,000

Cash and Cash Equivalents (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Bank deposits	$ 1,123,095	$ 1,846,842
Short term investments	14,257,394	47,270,788
Total	$ 15,380,489	$ 49,117,630

Cash and Cash Equivalents: (Details Narrative)	12 Months Ended
Cash and Cash Equivalents: (Details Narrative)	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
[custom:BankAccountImpairment]	$ 1,166,529

Term Deposits: (Details Narrative)	12 Months Ended
Term Deposits: (Details Narrative)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Term Deposits
[custom:NonCashInterestIncome]	$ 122,627

Marketable Securities (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Marketable Securities (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]
Fair value and carrying value at beginning of year	$ 105,218	$ 83,575
Increase (decrease) in fair value	(7,165)	21,643
Fair value and carrying value at balance sheet date	$ 98,053	$ 105,218

Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Total	$ 1,416,152	$ 2,153,678
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Machinery and Equipment, Gross	968,750	1,602,133
[custom:MachineryAndEquipmentNet-0]	968,750	1,602,133
Accumulated Depreciation Machinery And Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
[custom:AccumulatedDepreciationMachineryAndEquipment-0]
Office Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Furniture and Fixtures, Gross	423,813	423,813
[custom:FurnitureAndFixturesNet-0]	66,123	101,424
Accumulated Depreciation Office Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
[custom:AccumulatedDepreciationFurnitureAndFixtures-0]	(357,690)	(322,389)
Transportation Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
[custom:TransportationEquipmentGross-0]	326,788	326,788
[custom:TransportationEquipmentNet-0]	30,735	96,093
Accumulated Depreciation Transportation Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
[custom:AccumulatedDepreciationTransportationEquipment-0]	(296,053)	(230,695)
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Leasehold Improvements, Gross	29,390	29,390
[custom:LeaseholdImprovementsNet-0]	544	4,028
Accumulated Depreciation Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
[custom:AccumulatedDepreciationLeaseholdImprovements-0]	(28,846)	(25,362)
Mineral Property [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
[custom:MineralPropertyGross-0]	350,000	350,000
[custom:MineralPropertyNet-0]	350,000	350,000
Accumulated Depreciation Mineral Property [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
[custom:AccumulatedDepreciationMineralProperty-0]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Total	2,098,741	2,732,124
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Total	1,416,152	2,153,678
Accumulated Depreciation [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment	$ (682,589)	$ (578,446)

Property, Plant and Equipment: (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
[custom:ImpairmentWritedown]	$ 600,000		$ 3,700,000
[custom:GainOnDispositionOfEquipment]	$ (8,410)	$ 58,562	$ (30,476)

Empresa Mixta Ecosocialista Siembra Minera, S.A.: (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2022
Empresa Mixta Ecosocialista Siembra Minera S.a.
[custom:SiembraMineraCostsToDate-0]		$ 22.9
[custom:CostsPreviouslyClassifiedAsSiembraMinera-0]	$ 0.7

401(k) Plan: (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
401(k) Plan: (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
K Plan
[custom:CashContributionsToThePlan]	$ 140,000	$ 163,000
[custom:ShareValueKSOPContribution]			$ 170,000

Stock Option Transactions (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Stock Option Transactions (Details) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures	3,000,000.0	360,000	3,033,750	260,000
Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price		$ 1.07	$ 1.60	$ 1.72
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period			(444,922)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price			$ 1.85
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period			444,922
Equity Option [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number, Beginning Balance		7,218,393	4,629,565	4,369,565
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning Balance		$ 2.08	$ 2.36	$ 3.09
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number, Ending Balance	7,218,393	7,578,393	7,218,393	4,629,565
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance	$ 2.08	$ 2.03	$ 2.08	$ 2.36

Stock Options Oustanding and Exercisable (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
[custom:OutstandingOptionsNumber99To128-0]	360,000
[custom:OutstandingOptionsAggregateIntrinsicValue99To128-0]	$ 73,250
[custom:OutstandingOptionsWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTermYears99To128]	9 years 10 months 2 days
[custom:ExercisableOptionsNumber99To128-0]	360,000
[custom:ExercisableOptionsWeightedAverageExercisePrice99To128-0]	$ 1.07
[custom:ExercisableOptionsAggregateIntrinsicValue99To128-0]	$ 73,250
[custom:ExercisableOptionsWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTermYears99To128]	9 years 10 months 2 days
[custom:OutstandingOptionsNumber160To160-0]		2,983,750
[custom:OutstandingOptionsAggregateIntrinsicValue160To160-0]	$ 0
[custom:OutstandingOptionsWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTermYears160To160]	8 years 9 months 3 days
[custom:ExercisableOptionsNumber160To160-0]	2,983,750
[custom:ExercisableOptionsWeightedAverageExercisePrice160To160-0]	$ 1.60
[custom:ExercisableOptionsAggregateIntrinsicValue160To160-0]	$ 0
[custom:ExercisableOptionsWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTermYears160To160]	8 years 9 months 3 days
[custom:OutstandingOptionsNumber161To193-0]	435,000
[custom:OutstandingOptionsAggregateIntrinsicValue161To193-0]	$ 0
[custom:OutstandingOptionsWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTermYears161To193]	6 years 9 months 10 days
[custom:ExercisableOptionsNumber161To193-0]	435,000
[custom:ExercisableOptionsWeightedAverageExercisePrice177-0]	$ 1.77
[custom:ExercisableOptionsWeightedAverageExercisePrice161To193-0]	$ 0
[custom:ExercisableOptionsWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTermYears161To193]	6 years 9 months 10 days
[custom:OutstandingOptionsNumber239-0]	3,369,643
[custom:OutstandingOptionsAggregateIntrinsicValue239-0]	$ 0
[custom:OutstandingOptionsWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTermYears239]	4 years 1 month 17 days
[custom:ExercisableOptionsNumber239-0]	3,369,643
[custom:ExercisableOptionsWeightedAverageExercisePrice239-0]	$ 2.39
[custom:ExercisableOptionsAggregateIntrinsicValue239-0]	$ 0
[custom:ExercisableOptionsWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTermYears239]	4 years 1 month 17 days
[custom:OutstandingOptionsNumber315To326-0]	430,000
[custom:OutstandingOptionsAggregateIntrinsicValue315To326-0]	$ 0
[custom:OutstandingOptionsWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTermYears315To326]	1 year 11 months 12 days
[custom:ExercisableOptionsNumber315To326-0]	430,000
[custom:ExercisableOptionsWeightedAverageExercisePrice315To326-0]	$ 3.21
[custom:ExercisableOptionsAggregateIntrinsicValue315To326-0]	$ 0
[custom:ExercisableOptionsWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTermYears315To326]	1 year 11 months 12 days
Outstanding Options Number Total	7,578,393
Outstanding Options Aggregate Intrinsic Value Total	$ 73,250
Outstanding Options Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Years Total	6 years 3 months
Exercisable Options Number Total	7,578,393
Exercisable Options Weighted Average Exercise Price Total	$ 2.03
Exercisable Options Aggregate Intrinsic Value Total	$ 73,250
Exercisable Options Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Years Total	6 years 3 months
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate	4.18%	0.94%	0.26%
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term	2 years 8 months 23 days	5 years	5 years
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate	55.00%	45.00%	49.00%
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Range 99to 128 [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 1.07
Range 160to 160 [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	1.60
Range 161to 193 [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	1.77
Range 239 [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	2.39
Range 315to 326 [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	3.21
Range 99to 326 [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	2.03
Minimum [Member] \| Range 99to 128 [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	0.99
Minimum [Member] \| Range 160to 160 [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	1.60
Minimum [Member] \| Range 161to 193 [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	1.61
Minimum [Member] \| Range 315to 326 [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	3.15
Minimum [Member] \| Range 99to 326 [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	0.99
Maximum [Member] \| Range 99to 128 [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	1.28
Maximum [Member] \| Range 161to 193 [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	1.93
Maximum [Member] \| Range 315to 326 [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	3.26
Maximum [Member] \| Range 161to 326 [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 3.26

Stock Based Compensation Plans: (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
[custom:MaximumNumberOfOptionsAvailableUnderThePlan-0]	9,939,500		9,939,500
[custom:OptionsAvailableForGrant-0]	2,361,107		2,361,107
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures	3,000,000.0	360,000	3,033,750	260,000
[custom:OptionExpense]	$ 1,900,000	$ 159,218	$ 1,992,415	$ 656,775
[custom:OptionExpenseInGA]			1,600,000
[custom:OptionExpenseInSiembraMinera]			$ 400,000
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value		$ 0.41	$ 0.64	$ 0.72
Amount Payable In Event Of Change Of Control		$ 4,900,000
[custom:AmountPayableInEventOfMilestoneAchievement-0]		2,800,000
[custom:SeveranceLiability-0]		$ 500,000

Income tax benefit for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 differs from the amount that would result from applying Canadian tax rates to net loss before taxes. These differences result from the items noted below: (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Benefit Based On Canadian Tax Rates	$ 2,149,129	$ 2,649,198	$ 3,151,661
[custom:IncomeTaxBenefitBasedOnCanadianTaxRatesPercentage]	25.00%	25.00%	25.00%
Different Tax Rates On Foreign Subsidiaries	$ (285,668)	$ (658,471)	$ (382,207)
[custom:DifferentTaxRatesOnForeignSubsidiariesPercentage]	(3.00%)	(6.00%)	(3.00%)
Nondeductible Expenses	$ (91,510)	$ (419,589)	$ (155,633)
[custom:NondeductibleExpensesPercentage]	(1.00%)	(4.00%)	(1.00%)
Change In Valuation Allowance And Other	$ (1,771,951)	$ (1,571,138)	$ (1,524,461)
[custom:ChangeInValuationAllowanceAndOtherPercentage]	(21.00%)	(15.00%)	(12.00%)
Income Tax Benefit	$ 0	$ 0	$ 1,089,360
[custom:IncomeTaxBenefitPercent]	0.00%	0.00%	9.00%
Deferred income tax assets
Net operating loss carry forwards	$ 39,298,070	$ 40,045,479
Property, Plant and Equipment	2,129,038	2,023,434
Other	1,672,940	1,537,637
Total deferred income tax asset	43,100,048	43,606,550
Valuation allowance	(43,090,943)	(43,557,562)
Deferred income tax assets net of valuation allowance	9,105	48,988
Deferred income tax liabilities
Other	(9,105)	(48,988)
Net deferred income tax asset
Canadian Tax Loss Carryforward Expiring 2026	1,931,223
Canadian Tax Loss Carryforward Expiring 2027	3,584,098
Canadian Tax Loss Carryforward Expiring 2028	13,660,950
Canadian Tax Loss Carryforward Expiring 2029	12,946,583
Canadian Tax Loss Carryforward Expiring 2030	15,994,783
Canadian Tax Loss Carryforward Expiring 2031	17,910,454
Canadian Tax Loss Carryforward Expiring 2032	5,196,582
Canadian Tax Loss Carryforward Expiring 2033	7,554,761
Canadian Tax Loss Carryforward Expiring 2034	8,753,336
Canadian Tax Loss Carryforward Expiring 2035	12,494,741
Canadian Tax Loss Carryforward Expiring 2036	14,854,933
Canadian Tax Loss Carryforward Expiring 2037	11,202,657
Canadian Tax Loss Carryforward Expiring 2038	1,072,063
Canadian Tax Loss Carryforward Expiring 2039	2,794,104
Canadian Tax Loss Carryforward Expiring 2040	4,153,315
[custom:CanadianTaxLossCarryforwardExpiring2041-0]	15,034,518
[custom:CanadianTaxLossCarryforwardExpiring2042-0]	3,958,003
[custom:UsTaxLossCarryforward-0]	4,875,207
Total Us Tax Loss Carryforward	4,875,207
Total Canadian Tax Loss Carryforward	$ 153,097,104

Income Tax: (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Income Tax: (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Benefit Recorded By The Company		$ 0.0	$ 1.1
The Companys Income Tax Receivable		$ 8.1
Proceeds from Income Tax Refunds	$ 0.6