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Contingencies and Commitments - Other Matters (Details) t in Millions, $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 7 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2022 t | Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) | Jan. 25, 2022 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Concrete export license, extension | 1 year |  |  |  |
Concrete export license, approved export amount | t | 2 |  |  |  |
PT Smelting | PT Freeport Indonesia |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Administrative fine |  |  | $ 149 | $ 16 |
PT Freeport Indonesia |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Administrative fine |  | $ 41 |  |  |
Loss contingency, estimate of possible loss |  |  |  |  | $ 57

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