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Acquisitions and divestitures - (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Net income from discontinued operations |  |  |
Net operating revenue | $ 41,784 | $ 43,839 | $ 54,502
Operating loss | 14,205 | 17,208 | 27,693
income (loss) before income taxes |  | 2,062 | (3,197)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations |  | 2,060 | (2,376)
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests |  |  | 85
Net income (loss) attributable to Vale's shareholders |  | 2,060 | (2,291)
Operating activities |  |  |
Income (loss) before income taxes | 11,151 | 19,781 | 29,541
Investing activities |  |  |
Net cash used in investing activities |  | (103) | (2,469)
Financing activities |  |  |
Net cash used by financing activities |  | (11) | (13)
Discontinued operations [member] |  |  |
Net income from discontinued operations |  |  |
Net operating revenue |  | 448 | 1,083
Cost of goods sold and services rendered |  | (264) | (1,386)
Operating expenses |  | (13) | (33)
Impairment and results on disposals of non-current assets, net |  | (589) | (3,282)
Operating loss |  | (418) | (3,618)
Cumulative translation adjustments (i) |  | 3,072 |
Derecognition of noncontrolling interest |  | (585) |
Financial results, net |  | (7) | 447
Equity results in associates and joint ventures |  |  | (26)
income (loss) before income taxes |  | 2,062 | (3,197)
Income taxes |  | 2 | (821)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations |  | 2,060 | (2,376)
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests |  |  | (85)
Net income (loss) attributable to Vale's shareholders |  | 2,060 | (2,291)
Operating activities |  |  |
Income (loss) before income taxes |  | 2,062 | (3,197)
Adjustments: |  |  |
Equity results in associates and joint ventures |  |  | 26
Depreciation, amortization and depletion |  |  | 69
Impairment and results on disposals of non-current assets, net |  | 589 | 3,282
Derecognition of noncontrolling interest |  | 585 |
Financial results, net |  | (3,065) | (447)
Decrease in assets and liabilities |  | (130) | (49)
Net cash generated (used) by operating activities |  | 41 | (316)
Investing activities |  |  |
Additions to property, plant and equipment |  | (38) | (194)
Acquisition of NLC, net of cash |  |  | (2,345)
Disposal of coal, net of cash |  | (65) |
Other |  |  | 70
Net cash used in investing activities |  | (103) | (2,469)
Financing activities |  |  |
Payments |  | (11) | (13)
Net cash used by financing activities |  | (11) | (13)
Net cash used by discontinued operations |  | $ (73) | $ (2,798)

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