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Brumadinho dam failure - De-characterization of the upstream dams (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2020
Provisions. |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of the period |  |  | $ 3,989 |
Balance at end of the period | $ 4,021 |  | 4,021 |
Expense incurred in relation to Brumadinho event | 185 | $ 109 | 300 | $ 268
Brumadinho event |  |  |  |
Provisions. |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of the period |  |  | 6,864 |
Impact on the income statement |  |  | 300 |
Present value adjustment |  |  | (132) |
Disbursements |  |  | (612) |
Translation adjustment |  |  | 226 |
Balance at end of the period | 6,646 |  | 6,646 |
Expense incurred in relation to Brumadinho event | 185 | $ 109 | 300 | $ 268
Global Settlement for Brumadinho | Brumadinho event |  |  |  |
Provisions. |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of the period |  |  | 3,989 |
Present value adjustment |  |  | (83) |
Disbursements |  |  | (26) |
Translation adjustment |  |  | 141 |
Balance at end of the period | 4,021 |  | 4,021 |
Provision for individual indemnification and other commitments | Brumadinho event |  |  |  |
Provisions. |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of the period |  |  | 586 |
Present value adjustment |  |  | (6) |
Disbursements |  |  | (123) |
Translation adjustment |  |  | 13 |
Balance at end of the period | 470 |  | 470 |
De-characterization of dams | Brumadinho event |  |  |  |
Provisions. |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of the period |  |  | 2,289 |
Present value adjustment |  |  | (43) |
Disbursements |  |  | (163) |
Translation adjustment |  |  | 72 |
Balance at end of the period | 2,155 |  | 2,155 |
Incurred expenses | Brumadinho event |  |  |  |
Provisions. |  |  |  |
Impact on the income statement |  |  | 300 |
Disbursements |  |  | (300) |
Liabilities related to Brumadinho | Brumadinho event |  |  |  |
Provisions. |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of the period |  |  | 4,575 |
Present value adjustment |  |  | (89) |
Disbursements |  |  | (149) |
Translation adjustment |  |  | 154 |
Balance at end of the period | $ 4,491 |  | $ 4,491 |

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