Derivative Financial Instruments - Disclosure Details of the Changes in Gold Collar and Forward Contracts Outstanding (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Derivative Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Balance - beginning of year	$ 84,857
Balance - end of year	10,705	$ 84,857
Gold collars and forward contracts
Derivative Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Balance - beginning of year	33,336	91,393
Change in fair value	(341)	(16,605)
Settlements	(32,995)	(41,452)
Balance - end of year	$ 0	$ 33,336

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The amount of financial liabilities classified as derivative instruments. [Refer: Financial assets; Derivatives [member]]

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The gains (losses) resulting from change in the fair value of derivatives recognised in profit or loss. [Refer: Derivatives [member]]

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The gains (losses) recognised in profit or loss for liabilities measured at fair value that are attributable to the change in unrealised gains or losses relating to those liabilities held at the end of the reporting period. [Refer: At fair value [member]]

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