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INCOME AND MINING TAXES - Non Operating Losses (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
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UNITED STATES |
INCOME TAXES |
Net-operating losses | $ 190,271
MEXICO |
INCOME TAXES |
Net-operating losses | 45,641
Canada [Member] |
INCOME TAXES |
Net-operating losses | 30,720
ARGENTINA |
INCOME TAXES |
Net-operating losses | $ 26,367

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