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Note 15 - Properties, Plants, Equipment and Mineral Interests, and Lease Commitments (Details textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Capital additions (excluding non-cash items) | $ 223,887 | $ 149,378 | $ 109,048
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, before Accumulated Amortization | 106,900 | 90,800 |
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Accumulated Amortization | 86,500 | 67,700 |
Lucky Friday [Member] |  |  |
Capital additions (excluding non-cash items) | 65,300 |  |
Greens Creek [Member] |  |  |
Capital additions (excluding non-cash items) | 43,500 |  |
Mining Assets, Value Beyond Proven and Probable Reserves (VBPP) | 86,300 | 93,800 |
Casa Berardi [Member] |  |  |
Capital additions (excluding non-cash items) | 70,100 |  |
Mining Assets, Value Beyond Proven and Probable Reserves (VBPP) | 323,600 | 323,600 |
Nevada Operations [Member] |  |  |
Mining Assets, Value Beyond Proven and Probable Reserves (VBPP) | 383,600 | 383,600 |
Keno Hill [Member] |  |  |
Capital additions (excluding non-cash items) | 44,700 |  |
Mining Assets, Value Beyond Proven and Probable Reserves (VBPP) | $ 102,100 | $ 102,100 |

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