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Commitments - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
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Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Capital expenditure commitments | $ 21,085
2019 |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Capital expenditure commitments | 21,085
2019 | Capital Spares | Fekola |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Capital expenditure commitments | 7,000
2019 | Mobile Equipment | Fekola |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Capital expenditure commitments | 4,000
2019 | Oxygen Plant | Fekola |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Capital expenditure commitments | 1,000
2019 | Plant Expansion | Masbate |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Capital expenditure commitments | 2,000
2019 | Tailings Storage Facility | Libertad |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Capital expenditure commitments | $ 7,000

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