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Exploration in non-operating areas
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Exploration in non-operating areas  
Exploration in non-operating areas

27.  Exploration in non-operating areas

This caption is made up as follows:

    

2023

    

2022

    

2021

US$(000)

US$(000)

US$(000)

Services provided by third parties

6,640

6,324

4,742

Personnel expenses

 

2,982

2,898

2,748

Land

 

982

1,190

967

Consumption of materials and supplies

 

698

467

251

Professional fees

 

386

557

439

Laboratory analysis and tests

 

376

862

508

Short-term and low-value lease

 

368

917

612

Transport

244

173

191

Other

 

776

864

812

13,452

14,252

11,270

See related accounting policies in Note 2.4(k).