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Streaming transactions (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |  |
Fixed revenue contract liabilities realized | $ 86 | $ 98 | $ 60
Variable revenue - additional payments received | 85 | 94 | 114
Cobalt Streaming [Member] |  |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |  |
Fixed revenue contract liabilities realized | 49 | 55 |
Variable revenue - additional payments received | 11 | 12 |
Gold Streaming [Member] |  |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |  |
Fixed revenue contract liabilities realized | 37 | 43 | 60
Variable revenue - additional payments received | $ 74 | $ 82 | $ 114

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