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Brumadinho dam failure - Provision for socio-economic reparation and others (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020
Provision for socio-economic reparation and others |
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Project average term | 3 years
Provision for social and environmental reparation |
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Project average term | 5 years

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