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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Advance Royalties (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
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Advance Royalties |  |
Advance royalties, net, affiliates | $ 41,216 | $ 32,645
Advance royalties, net, third-parties | 12,685 | 11,552
Total advance royalties, net | $ 53,901 | $ 44,197

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