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Basis for preparation, consolidation and accounting policies - Reconciliation between the balance of assets and liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Disclosure of basis for preparation, consolidation and accounting policies [Line Items] |  |
Total lease liabilities | $ 7,839 | $ 7,503
Minera Yanacocha SRL and subsidiary [Member] |  |
Disclosure of basis for preparation, consolidation and accounting policies [Line Items] |  |
Total lease liabilities | $ 330 | $ 596

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- Definition The amount of liabilities related to the entity's leases. Lease is a contract, or part of a contract, that conveys the right to use an underlying asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef -Name IFRS -Number 16 -IssueDate 2020-01-01 -Paragraph 47 -Subparagraph b -URI http://eifrs.ifrs.org/eifrs/xifrs-link?type=IFRS&num=16&code=ifrs-tx-2020-en-r&anchor=para_47_b&doctype=Standard -URIDate 2020-01-01 + Details
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