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Assets held for sale (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Non-current assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale or as held for distribution to owners [abstract] |  |
Land | $ 1,493 | $ 2,454
Mining rights | 136 | 0
Total assets held for sale | $ 1,629 | $ 2,454

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