RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES - Compensation (Details) - USD ($) |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2025 |
Jun. 30, 2024 |
Jun. 30, 2025 |
Jun. 30, 2024 |
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| RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES | ||||
| Management salaries and consulting fees | $ 171,032 | $ 171,945 | $ 344,423 | $ 353,115 |
| Share-based compensation | 43,015 | 234,671 | 187,510 | 623,285 |
| Directors' fees | 18,635 | 18,229 | 36,866 | 36,566 |
| Total compensation | $ 232,682 | $ 424,845 | $ 568,799 | $ 1,012,966 |