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Contingencies and Commitments - Asset Retirement Obligations (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Other Commitments [Line Items] |
Frequency of closure costs updates | 6 years
Frequency of financial assurance mechanism updates | 2 years
Morenci |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |
Increase in ARO liability and asset retirement cost asset | $ 117
Bagdad |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |
Increase in ARO liability and asset retirement cost asset | $ 65

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- Definition Mine Reclamation and Closing Liability, Facilities Covered by Aquifier Protection Permits, Frequency of Closure Costs Updates + References No definition available. + Details
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