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Note 22 - Provisions - Reconciliation of Site Restoration Provision (Details) - Provision for decommissioning, restoration and rehabilitation costs [member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Statement Line Items [Line Items] |  |
Balance at January 1 | $ 3,456 | $ 2,762
Foreign exchange movement | 62 | 80
Unwinding of discount | 25 | 25
Rehabilitation performed | (22) |
- adjusted through profit or loss | 58 | 32
- adjustment capitalised in Property, plant and equipment | 218 | 557
Balance at December 31 | $ 3,797 | $ 3,456

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