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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows |  |
Proceeds received from Nacala project finance | $ 2,572 |
Expense incurred in relation to Brumadinho event | 510 | $ 730
Amount already been disbursed related to the Brumadinho event | $ 1,319 | $ 1,719

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