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The gain on the disposal of investments.

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The cash inflow from the disposal of non-current assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale and discontinued operations. [Refer: Discontinued operations [member]; Disposal groups classified as held for sale [member]; Non-current assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale]

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The amount recognised as an increase of the carrying amount of an asset or cash-generating unit to its recoverable amount when an impairment loss had been previously recognised. [Refer: Impairment loss]

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The amount of consideration from the sale of ownership interest.

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Accumulated amount of royalty payments specified.

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Percentage of gross sales on which royalty is calculated.

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Percentage of net smelter return royalty.

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Percentage of ownership interest disposed off.

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Percentage of royalty calculated of gross sales.

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Number of shares received on disposal of interest.

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