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INCOME AND MINING TAXES - Changes to Valuation Allowance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Valuation allowance |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Period | $ 124,153 | $ 123,648 | $ 111,621
Additions | 2,104 | 12,232 | 51,220
Deductions | (5,045) | (11,727) | (39,193)
Balance at End of Period | $ 121,212 | $ 124,153 | $ 123,648

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