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CAPITAL AND FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT - Gold and silver price risk management (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Gold and silver price risk |  |
Capital and financial risk management |  |
Derivatives to hedge metal sales | $ 0 | $ 0

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