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Inventory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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Disclosure of inventories [Abstract] |  |
In-process precious metals | $ 53.6 | $ 131.6
Ore in stockpiles | 35.4 | 44.1
Parts and supplies | 45.7 | 41.5
Dore, refined precious metals and gold in concentrate | 5.5 | 12.7
Inventories | 140.2 | 229.9
Less: Long-term inventory | (30.0) | (68.7)
Inventory | $ 110.2 | $ 161.2

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