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ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Borrowing Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  |  |  | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Disclosure of significant accounting policies [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Borrowing costs capitalised | $ 7,400 | $ 500 | $ 1,700 | $ 7,368 | $ 563

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