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Stockpiles and ore on leach pads, net (Details) - Minera Yanacocha SRL and subsidiary [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Current portion - |  |
Stockpiles | $ 7,363 | $ 23,769
Ore on leach pads | 124,364 | 139,991
Net realizable value adjustment (b) | (10,212) | (28,837)
Current ore stockpiles | 121,515 | 134,923
Non-current portion - |  |
Stockpiles | 33,088 | 35,888
Ore on leach pads | 39,674 | 88,223
Net realizable value adjustment (b) | (3,075) | (19,088)
Non-current ore stockpiles | $ 69,687 | $ 105,023

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