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General Information - Additional Information (Details) - Koboltti Chemical Holdings Limited $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items] |
Sale of stock, consideration received per transaction | $ 60
FCX |
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items] |
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by parent | 56.00%

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