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Loans, borrowings, leases, cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments - Guarantees (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Vale Overseas Limited
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Loans and borrowings, secured by property, plant and equipment	$ 176	$ 220

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The amount of property, plant and equipment pledged as security for liabilities. [Refer: Property, plant and equipment]

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