Trade and other receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Trade and other receivables.
Indirect tax receivable	$ 1,781
Other receivables	5	$ 53
Trade receivable due from related parties containing provisional pricing feature	31,456
Trade and other receivables	$ 33,242	$ 53

The amount receivable by the entity that it does not separately disclose in the same statement or note.

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The amount of trade receivables and other receivables. [Refer: Trade receivables; Other receivables]

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The amount of receivables due from related parties. [Refer: Related parties [member]]

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The amount receivable by the entity due to indirect tax.

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