Supplemental cash flow information - Disclosure of changes in noncash working capital (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Supplemental Cash Flows Information [Abstract]
Receivables and receivable due from related party	$ 678	$ 5,643
Prepaid expenses and deposits	(9)	10
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and payable due to related party	1,206	1,445
Change in non-cash working capital	$ 1,875	$ 7,098

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Adjustments for the decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses to reconcile profit (loss) to net cash flow from (used in) operating activities. [Refer: Current prepaid expenses; Profit (loss)]

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Adjustments for decrease (increase) in trade accounts receivable to reconcile profit (loss) to net cash flow from (used in) operating activities. [Refer: Profit (loss)]

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Adjustments for increase (decrease) in trade accounts payable to reconcile profit (loss) to net cash flow from (used in) operating activities. [Refer: Profit (loss)]

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The increase (decrease) in working capital.

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