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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Summary of Derivatives (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) oz	Dec. 31, 2019 oz
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Ounces of gold purchased for collars | oz	57,000	0
Interest rate contracts
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