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Note 29 - 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, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Statement Line Items [Line Items] |  |
Balance January 1 | $ 3,567 | $ 3,346
Unwinding of discount | 0 | 2
Change in estimate - adjustment capitalised in Property, plant and equipment | (408) | 219
Acquisition - Maligreen | 135 | 0
Balance December 31 | $ 3,294 | $ 3,567

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