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The amount of non-current prepaid gold

No definition available.

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The amount of fixtures and fittings, not permanently attached to real property, used in the entity's operations.

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The amount of assets related to the exploration, evaluation, development or production of oil and gas.

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The amount of non-current assets that the entity does not separately disclose in the same statement or note. [Refer: Non-current assets]

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