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Inventories
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Classes of current inventories [abstract]  
Inventories
10. Inventories
 
December 31, 2018

 
December 31, 2017

 
 
 
 
Ore stockpiles
$
1,620

 
$
3,297

In-process inventory and finished goods
59,974

 
96,651

Materials and supplies
76,291

 
68,896

 
$
137,885

 
$
168,844



The cost of materials and supplies consumed during the year and included in production costs amounted to $87,269 (2017$120,422).
Inventory write downs related to zinc inventory of $269 (2017$444) and to pyrite inventory of $1,196 (2017 – $nil) were recognized during the year. As at December 31, 2018, all inventories are held at cost.