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Hierarchy and fair value of financial instruments (Details Textuals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde S.A.A. [Member] |  |
Hierarchy and fair value of financial instruments [Line Items] |  |
Derivative financial asset liabilities | $ 5,687 | $ 319

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