Disclosure of Detailed Information about Other Assets [Line Items]

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Fair Value of Gold Deliveries

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Impairment Loss Recognized in Profit or Loss, Note Receivable

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Promissory Notes Receivables Due From Associates, Due Third Installment

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Promissory Notes Receivables Due From Associates, Third Installment, Ounces of Gold

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The amount of current derivative financial assets. [Refer: Derivative financial assets]

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The amount of other comprehensive income, before tax, related to gains (losses) from changes in the fair value of investments in equity instruments that the entity has designated at fair value through other comprehensive income applying paragraph 5.7.5 of IFRS 9. [Refer: Other comprehensive income, before tax]

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Other Non-Current Assets - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021 oz	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Disclosure of Detailed Information about Other Assets [Line Items]
Loss in OCI on remeasurement of the fair value of equity securities		$ (100,144)	$ 0
Pilar Gold Inc.
Disclosure of Detailed Information about Other Assets [Line Items]
Quarterly delivery of ounces of gold received (in ounces) \| oz	300
Impairment loss recognized		7,500
Promissory notes receivables due from associates, due third installment		7,600
Fair value of gold deliveries		1,000
Current		700
Loss in OCI on remeasurement of the fair value of equity securities		$ 2,500