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Acquisitions and divestitures - Discontinued operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Net income from discontinued operations |  |  |  |
Net operating revenue |  | $ 43,839 | $ 54,502 | $ 39,545
Cost of goods sold and services rendered |  | (24,028) | (21,729) | (17,564)
Operating expenses |  | (3,376) | (4,654) | (7,850)
Operating loss |  | 17,208 | 27,693 | 12,823
Other financial results, net |  | 2,268 | 3,119 | (4,813)
Equity results in associates and joint ventures |  | 246 | 494 |
Net income (loss) before income taxes |  | 19,781 | 29,541 | 6,990
Adjustments: |  |  |  |
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations |  | 2,060 | (2,376) | (1,724)
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests |  |  | 85 | 347
Net income (loss) attributable to Vale's shareholders | $ 2,060 | 2,060 | (2,291) | (1,377)
Operating activities |  |  |  |
Net income (loss) before income taxes |  | 19,781 | 29,541 | 6,990
Investing activities |  |  |  |
Net cash used in investing activities |  | (103) | (2,469) | (129)
Financing activities |  |  |  |
Net cash used in financing activities |  | (11) | (13) | (15)
Discontinued operations [member] |  |  |  |
Net income from discontinued operations |  |  |  |
Net operating revenue |  | 448 | 1,083 | 473
Cost of goods sold and services rendered |  | 264 | 1,386 | 1,475
Operating expenses |  | (13) | (33) | (43)
Impairment and disposals of non-current assets, net |  | (589) | (3,282) | (935)
Operating loss |  | (418) | (3,618) | (1,980)
[custom:CumulativeTranslationAdjustmentsI] |  | 3,072 |  |
Other financial results, net |  | (7) | 447 | 2
Derecognition of noncontrolling interest |  | (585) |  |
Equity results in associates and joint ventures |  |  | (26) | (43)
Net income (loss) before income taxes |  | 2,062 | (3,197) | (2,021)
Adjustments: |  |  |  |
Equity results in associates and joint ventures |  |  | 26 | 43
Depreciation, amortization and depletion |  |  | 69 | 19
Impairment and disposals of non-current assets, net |  | 589 | 3,282 | 935
Derecognition of noncontrolling interest |  | 585 |  |
Financial results, net |  | (3,065) | (447) | (2)
Decrease in assets and liabilities |  | (130) | (49) | (29)
Net cash generated (used) by operating activities |  | 41 | (316) | (1,055)
Income taxes |  | 2 | (821) | (297)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations |  | 2,060 | (2,376) | (1,724)
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests |  |  | (85) | (347)
Net income (loss) attributable to Vale's shareholders |  | 2,060 | (2,291) | (1,377)
Operating activities |  |  |  |
Net income (loss) before income taxes |  | 2,062 | (3,197) | (2,021)
Investing activities |  |  |  |
Additions to property, plant and equipment |  | 38 | 194 | 203
Acquisition of NLC, net of cash |  |  | 2,345 |
Disposal of coal, net of cash |  | (65) |  |
Other |  |  | 70 | 74
Net cash used in investing activities |  | (103) | (2,469) | (129)
Financing activities |  |  |  |
Payments |  | 11 | 13 | 15
Net cash used in financing activities |  | (11) | (13) | (15)
Net cash used by discontinued operations |  | $ (73) | $ (2,798) | $ (1,199)

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