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INVENTORIES: (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2025

INVENTORIES:

Schedule of inventories

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​	​	At September 30,		​	At December 31,		​
(in millions)		2025			2024		​
Inventory, current:	​	​	​	​	​	​	​
Metals at average cost:	​	​	​	​	​	​	​
Finished goods	​	$	59.9	​	$	55.9	​
Work-in-process	​		321.5	​		343.8	​
Ore stockpiles on leach pads	​	​	228.0	​	​	217.2	​
Supplies at average cost	​		421.9	​		431.9	​
Total current inventory	​	$	1,031.3	​	$	1,048.9	​
Inventory, long-term:	​	​	​	​	​	​	​
Ore stockpiles on leach pads	​	$	1,148.3	​	$	1,145.8	​

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