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Other current and non-current non-financial assets - Movements in Assets for Exploration (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Other Current And Non-Current Non-Financial Assets |  |  |
Opening balance | $ 44,023 | $ 26,752 | $ 17,883
Changes |  |  |
Additions | 12,002 | 11,341 | 8,071
Reclassifications from/to short-term (inventory) | 1,049 | (465) | 83
Amortization of ground studies | (2,131) | (2,421) | (1,360)
Reclassification from construction in progress | 2,515 | 8,816 | 2,075
Total changes | 13,435 | 17,271 | 8,869
Ending balance | $ 57,458 | $ 44,023 | $ 26,752

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