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Financial and capital risk management - Effects of derivatives on other comprehensive income (Details 9) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Net Investments Hedge [Member]
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognised in other comprehensive income	$ 96	$ (145)	$ 145	$ 74
Cash Flow Hedge Nickel And Palladium [Member]
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognised in other comprehensive income	$ (5)	$ 312	$ 14	$ 8

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The gain (loss) recognised in other comprehensive income on hedge ineffectiveness. [Refer: Gain (loss) on hedge ineffectiveness]

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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-Number 7
-IssueDate 2023-01-01
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