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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Lease Obligations and Purchase Commitments (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
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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