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Liabilities related to associates and joint ventures - Additional Information (Details) R$ in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2021 BRL (R$) | Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Framework agreement |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Equity results and other results in associates and joint ventures | $ (454) |  |  | $ (535) |  | $ (470) | $ (701) |
Samarco |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Framework agreement |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Proceeds from debt used for working capital | 0 |  | $ 21 | $ 20 | $ 56 |  |  |
Short-term facilities available for operations | 64 |  |  |  |  | 64 |  |
Equity results and other results in associates and joint ventures |  |  |  |  |  | 33 |  |
De-characterization of Germano dam |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Framework agreement |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Provision |  |  |  |  |  | $ 225 |  | $ 221
Renova Foundation |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Framework agreement |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Provision | $ 560 | R$ 2,820 |  |  |  |  |  |

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- Definition The entity's share of the profit (loss) and other results of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method. [Refer: Associates [member]; Investments accounted for using equity method; Joint ventures [member]; Profit (loss)] + References No definition available. + Details
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