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ACQUISITION OF EL PILAR MINE (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 12 Months Ended |
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Jul. 06, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed |  |  |
Goodwill |  | $ 41.4 | $ 17.0
El Pilar |  |  |
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed |  |  |
Goodwill |  | 24.4 |
Stingray |  |  |
Acquisition of El Pilar mine |  |  |
Percentage of ownership acquired (as a percent) | 100.00% |  |
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed |  |  |
Financial assets | $ 0.4 |  |
Mineral assets | 93.0 |  |
Property, plant and equipment | 10.5 |  |
Deferred income taxes | (24.7) |  |
Financial liabilities | (3.6) |  |
Total identifiable net assets | 75.6 |  |
Goodwill | 24.4 |  |
Total paid | $ 100.0 | 100.0 |
Stingray | El Pilar |  |  |
Acquisition of El Pilar mine |  |  |
Percentage of interest in mine concession | 100.00% |  |
Development investment | $ 300.0 |  |
Mine life | 13 years |  |
Period of construction | 18 months |  |
Stingray | El Pilar | Selling, general and administrative expenses |  |  |
Acquisition of El Pilar mine |  |  |
Acquisition related costs |  | $ 0.4 |

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