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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Lease Obligations and Purchase Commitments (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
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Mining and surface rights |
2023 | $ 1,555
2024 | 1,401
2025 | 607
2026 | 600
Thereafter | 52
Total | 4,215
Reclamation costs |
2022 | 12,815
2023 | 1,400
2024 | 1,744
2025 | 3,068
Thereafter | 32,821
Total | 51,849
Long-term debt |
2023 | 14,712
2024 | 26,833
2025 | 16,337
Total | 57,882
Lease obligations |
2023 | 1,572
2024 | 689
2025 | 272
2026 | 147
Total | 2,680
Total |
2022 | 73,237
2023 | 30,324
2024 | 18,960
2025 | 3,815
Thereafter | 32,873
Total | 159,209
Los Azules |
Exploration |
2023 | 29,428
Total | 29,428
Other |
Exploration |
2023 | 13,155
Total | $ 13,155

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