Inventories and Ore on Leach Pads - Schedule of inventory, Ore on leach pads (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) oz	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) oz
Amount
Ore on leach pads \| $	$ 0	$ 10,106
Total \| $	$ 0	$ 10,106
Gold Ounces
Ore on leach pads \| oz	0	7,130
Total \| oz	0	7,130

Amount before valuation reserves of gold ore material contained on a leach pad.

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