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NATURE OF OPERATIONS (Details) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Various mines in various locations |  |  |
Nature of operations |  |  |
Subsidiary ownership interest (as a percent) | 100.00% |  |
McEwen Copper Inc |  |  |
Nature of operations |  |  |
Subsidiary ownership interest (as a percent) | 47.70% |  |
Minera Santa Cruz S.A. |  |  |
Nature of operations |  |  |
Subsidiary ownership interest (as a percent) | 49.00% | 49.00% | 49.00%

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