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CHANGES IN SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Peak Gold, LLC
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
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Initial application of IFRS 3 | Peak Gold, LLC
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership interest in subsidiary (as a percentage)	70.00%
Initial application of IFRS 3 | Chulbatkan license
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership interest in subsidiary (as a percentage)	100.00%

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