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Impairment reversal (impairment and disposals) of non-current assets (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |  |
Working capital adjustments | $ 9 |  |
Impairment loss | 882 |  |
Midwestern System [Member] |  |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |  |
Gains (losses) recognised when control of subsidiary is lost | 1,121 |  |
Reversal impairment of property plant and equipment | 214 |  |
Impairment of property plant and equipment | 916 |  |
Working capital adjustments | 9 |  |
Manganese [Member] |  |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |  |
Impairment loss | $ 10 | $ 35 | $ 76
Resources [Member] |  |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |  |
Impairment loss |  | $ 98 | 882
Bio Fuels [Member] |  |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |  |
Impairment loss |  |  | $ 125

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