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Liabilities related to associates and joint ventures (Tables) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2021
Dam failure of Samarco |
Liabilities related to associates and joint ventures |
Schedule of movements of provision related to the Fundo dam rupture and to the de-characterization of Germano dam | ​
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​ |  | 2021 |  | 2020
Balance at January 1, |  | 2,074 |  | 1,700
Provision |  | 560 |  | 566
Disbursements |  | (137) |  | (169)
Present value valuation |  | (71) |  | 40
Translation adjustment |  | 65 |  | (468)
Balance at June 30, |  | 2,491 |  | 1,669
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​ |  | June 30, 2021 |  | December 31, 2020
Current liabilities |  | 1,467 |  | 876
Non-current liabilities |  | 1,024 |  | 1,198
Liabilities |  | 2,491 |  | 2,074

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