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Significant Judgements in Applying Accounting Policies Disclosure of significant accounting policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2009 | Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |  |  |
Number of shares issuable upon conversion of convertible debenture (shares) | 363,854 |  |
Deferred credit | $ 20,788 |  | $ 20,788
Aquiline [member] |  |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |  |  |
Number of shares issuable upon conversion of convertible debenture (shares) |  | 363,854 |
Deferred credit | 20,800 |  | 20,800
Deferred Stripping Costs [member] | Dolores mine [member] |  |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |  |  |
Deferred stripping costs | $ 47,700 |  | $ 40,300

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