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INCOME AND MINING TAXES - Reconciliation of Deferred Income and Mining Tax Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Deferred income and mining tax liabilities |  |
Deferred income and mining tax liabilities - beginning of year | $ 819,562 | $ 802,114
Income and mining tax impact recognized in net income | 10,181 | 7,888
Income tax impact recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) and equity | (2,402) | 4,458
Reduction of flow through share liability |  | 5,102
Deferred income and mining tax liabilities - end of year | $ 827,341 | $ 819,562

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