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The proportion of ownership interest in an associate attributable to the entity. [Refer: Associates [member]]

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The proportion of ownership interest in a subsidiary attributable to the entity. [Refer: Subsidiaries [member]]

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The number of facilities in operation during the period which consist of a mine shaft and concentrator.

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