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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - 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
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows |  |  |  |
Expense incurred in relation to Brumadinho event | $ 185 | $ 109 | $ 300 | $ 268
Brumadinho event |  |  |  |
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows |  |  |  |
Expense incurred in relation to Brumadinho event | $ 185 | $ 109 | $ 300 | $ 268

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