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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Risks and Uncertainties (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  |  |  |  | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 02, 2022 | Jan. 29, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Sep. 10, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Duration current portion of inventories expected to be processed or recovered |  |  |  |  | 12 months |
Duration over which drilling and related costs are capitalized |  |  |  |  | 1 year |
Long-term debt |  |  |  |  | $ 53,979 | $ 48,866
Equity Financing In February 2021 |  |  |  |  |  |
Gross proceeds |  |  |  |  |  | $ 31,500
Canadian Development Expenses | Flow Through Common Shares |  |  |  |  |  |
Gross proceeds |  | $ 12,700 |  |  |  |
Canadian Exploration Expenditures | Flow Through Common Shares |  |  |  |  |  |
Gross proceeds | $ 15,100 |  | $ 9,800 | $ 10,400 |  |

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