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Financial instruments - Types of Financial Assets, Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Financial instruments [Line Items]
Proceeds from the sale of equity instruments	$ 16,413
Term deposit One
Financial instruments [Line Items]
Assets Pledged as Collateral		$ 31,430

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- Definition

The amount of financial assets that the entity has pledged as collateral for liabilities or contingent liabilities, including amounts that have been reclassified in accordance with paragraph 3.2.23(a) of IFRS 9. [Refer: Contingent liabilities [member]; Financial assets]

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- Definition

The cash inflow from the issuing of ordinary shares. [Refer: Ordinary shares [member]]

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