| Cover | Aug. 31, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 31, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 001-33125 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Silver bull resources, inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001031093 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 91-1766677 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 777 Dunsmuir Street |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 1610 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Vancouver BC |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NV |
| Entity Address, Country | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | V7Y 1K4 |
| City Area Code | 604 |
| Local Phone Number | 687-5800 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
