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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 multiple $ / oz $ / bbl | Dec. 31, 2017 multiple $ / oz $ / bbl
Gold |  |
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Estimated price for next twelve months | 1,300 | 1,300
Estimated price second fiscal year | 1,300 | 1,300
Estimated long-term price | 1,300 | 1,300
Silver |  |
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Estimated price for next twelve months | 18.00 | 19.00
Estimated price second fiscal year | 18.00 | 19.00
Estimated long-term price | 18.00 | 19.00
WTI oil |  |
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Estimated short-term and long-term price | $ / bbl | 65 | 55
Minimum |  |
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Useful life of mobile and other equipment | 2 years |
Projected cash flow period | P7Y |
Real discount rate | 4.86% | 4.35%
Net asset value multiple | multiple | 0.9 | 0.8
Maximum |  |
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Maximum measurement period for business combinations | 1 year |
Useful life of mobile and other equipment | 10 years |
Projected cash flow period | P25Y |
Real discount rate | 7.12% | 7.10%
Net asset value multiple | multiple | 1.4 | 1.6

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