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ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS - Reclamation and Accretion (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023
Reclamation obligations |  |  |  |
Reclamation adjustment reflecting updated estimates | $ (688) |  | $ (705) | $ 20
Reclamation accretion | 685 | $ 620 | 1,392 | 1,230
Total | $ (3) | $ 620 | $ 687 | $ 1,250

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