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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - Expense and Payable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
McEwen Copper |  |  |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |  |  |
Due from McEwen Copper Inc. | $ 2,376 |  |
REVlaw |  |  |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |  |  |
Expense | 194 | $ 366 | $ 347
Related party outstanding accounts payable | $ (96) | $ (112) |

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