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1087 2417408 - Disclosure - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT - Summary of Fair Value Amounts (Details) Network

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1112 2417409 - Disclosure - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT - Components of Accounts Receivable (Details) Network

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1113 Implied Table Table

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1127 2418402 - Disclosure - COMMITMENTS - Summary of Commitments Maturities (Details) Network

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