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Investments in associates and joint ventures (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure of Investments in associates [Line Items]      
Proportion of ownership interest in associate 43.65%    
Joint ventures $ 2,673 $ 0  
Investments in associates 1,473,382 1,536,887 $ 1,536,607
Investment In Associates And Joint Ventures $ 1,473,382 $ 1,536,887  
Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde S.A.A. [Member]      
Disclosure of Investments in associates [Line Items]      
Proportion of ownership interest in associate 19.58% 19.58%  
Investments in associates $ 1,108,284 $ 1,124,008  
Compania Minera Coimolache S.A. [Member]      
Disclosure of Investments in associates [Line Items]      
Proportion of ownership interest in associate 40.10% 40.10%  
Investments in associates $ 0 $ 0 0
Minera Yanacocha S.R.L. [Member]      
Disclosure of Investments in associates [Line Items]      
Proportion of ownership interest in associate 43.65% 45.95%  
Investments in associates $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Other minor investments [Member]      
Disclosure of Investments in associates [Line Items]      
Investments in associates 1,835 1,835  
Investment In Associates Excluding Minor Investments [Member]      
Disclosure of Investments in associates [Line Items]      
Investments in associates $ 1,468,874 $ 1,535,052