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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017
Computer equipment | Minimum |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Useful life of property, plant and equipment | 3 years
Computer equipment | Maximum |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Useful life of property, plant and equipment | 7 years
Furniture and fixtures |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Useful life of property, plant and equipment | 7 years
Mining equipment | Minimum |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Useful life of property, plant and equipment | 2 years
Mining equipment | Maximum |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Useful life of property, plant and equipment | 5 years
Mining equipment | Minimum |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Useful life of property, plant and equipment | 5 years
Mining equipment | Maximum |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Useful life of property, plant and equipment | 9 years
Mobile equipment components | Minimum |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Useful life of property, plant and equipment | 2 years
Mobile equipment components | Maximum |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Useful life of property, plant and equipment | 9 years

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