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The gains (losses) recognised in other comprehensive income on exchange differences on the translation of financial statements of foreign operations, net of tax, before reclassification adjustments. [Refer: Other comprehensive income]

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The amount of investments accounted for using the equity method. The equity method is a method of accounting whereby the investment is initially recognised at cost and adjusted thereafter for the post-acquisition change in the investor's share of net assets of the investee. The investor's profit or loss includes its share of the profit or loss of the investee. The investor's other comprehensive income includes its share of the other comprehensive income of the investee. [Refer: At cost [member]]

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Represents the capital reduction in foreign subsidiary approved.

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Basis of preparation of financial statements - IAS 21 - Effects of changes in exchange rates and conversion of financial statements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Capital reduction in foreign subsidiary approved		$ 3,000
Gain (Loss) arising from the accumulated exchange differences reclassified from the stockholders' equity to the income statement	$ 1,132	2,413
Investment in subsidiary		1,751	$ 2,031	$ 2,798
Vale International S.A.
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Capital reduction in foreign subsidiary approved		3,000
Gain (Loss) arising from the accumulated exchange differences reclassified from the stockholders' equity to the income statement		2,413
Investment in subsidiary		$ 6,243