Inventory and Ore on Leach Pads

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

INVENTORY AND ORE ON LEACH PADS

INVENTORY AND ORE ON LEACH PADS

    Inventory consists of the following:

In thousands	September 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Inventory:
Concentrate	$	1,854	$	6,557
Precious metals	13,237		14,040
Supplies	31,887		35,289
	46,978		55,886
Ore on leach pads:
Current	72,326		66,192
Non-current	87,420		71,539
	159,746		137,731
Long-term stockpile	$	3,691	$	—
Total inventory and ore on leach pads	$	210,415	$	193,617

    Prior to the temporary suspension of mining activities at Silvertip, as a result of lower than expected production levels, grades and recovery rates as well as reduced process plant availability, Silvertip recognized inventory write-downs of $10.4 million, which are reflected in Costs applicable to sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. Subsequent to the suspension of mining activities, Silvertip has recognized additional supply inventory write-downs of $3.3 million, which are reflected in