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Note 17 - Property, Plant and Equipment (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Statement Line Items [Line Items] |  |
Contractual commitments for acquisition of property, plant and equipment | $ 3,981 | $ 2,125
Rehabilitation costs capitalised | 161 | 218
Additions other than through business combinations, property, plant and equipment | 19,915 | 20,949
Borrowing costs capitalised | 61 | 155
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 97,427 | 82,078
Construction in progress [member] |  |
Statement Line Items [Line Items] |  |
Additions other than through business combinations, property, plant and equipment | 19,323 | 19,556
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | $ 62,624 | $ 48,943

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