DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Significant Cash Flow Items) (Details) - Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale - CMQR - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	$ 0	$ 0	$ 2,202
Amortization of deferred financing costs	0	0	256
Share-based compensation expense	0	0	3,114
Investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	$ 0	$ 0	$ (6,949)

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