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Cash flows reconciliation (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Cash Flows Reconciliation |  |  |
Disbursement related to VNC sale |  |  | $ (555)
Proceeds from disposal of Mosaic shares |  |  | 1,259
Cash received from the sale of California Steel Industries |  | 437 |
Cash received from the sale of Companhia Siderúrgica do Pecém | 1,082 |  |
Cash contribution to Companhia Siderúrgica do Pecém | (1,149) |  |
Cash received from the sale of Midwestern System |  | 140 |
Disbursement related to MRN sale | (72) |  |
Proceeds (payments) from disposal of investments, net | $ (139) | $ 577 | $ 704

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