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Note 23 - Derivative Financial Assets - Fair Value Losses on Derivative assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Statement Line Items [Line Items] |  |  |
Fair value losses on derivative assets | $ 266 | $ 601 | $ 360
Gold ETF [member] |  |  |
Statement Line Items [Line Items] |  |  |
Fair value losses on derivative assets | 164 |  |
Gold hedge [member] |  |  |
Statement Line Items [Line Items] |  |  |
Fair value losses on derivative assets | $ 102 | $ 601 | $ 360

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