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NATURE OF OPERATIONS (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021
Nature of operations and recent accounting pronouncements |
Ownership interests in various mines (as a percent) | 100.00%
Ownership interest (as a percent) | 49.00%
Minera Andes Inc. |
Nature of operations and recent accounting pronouncements |
Ownership interest (as a percent) | 100.00%
Minera Santa Cruz S.A. [Member] | Equity Method Investment |
Nature of operations and recent accounting pronouncements |
Ownership interest (as a percent) | 49.00%
Los Azules Copper Project | Equity Method Investment |
Nature of operations and recent accounting pronouncements |
Ownership interest (as a percent) | 81.40%

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