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Contingencies and Commitments - Litigation (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) litigation | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) litigation installment | Dec. 31, 2019 case
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies, period increase | $ | $ 83 | $ 199 |
Cyprus Amax Minerals Company |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Amount contributed to settlement | $ |  | $ 130 |
Number of installments | installment |  | 7 |
Louisiana Parishes Coastal Erosion Cases | FCX affiliates |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of pending claims |  |  | 42
Number of Parishes That Filed Claims |  |  | 6
Asbestos and Talc Claims |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of pending claims | litigation | 950 | 950 |
Settled litigation | Louisiana Parishes Coastal Erosion Cases | FCX affiliates |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of pending claims |  |  | 13

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