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Streaming transactions (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |  |
Fixed revenue contract liabilities realized | $ 148 | $ 86 | $ 98
Variable revenue - additional payments received | 96 | 85 | 94
Cobalt Streaming [Member] |  |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |  |
Fixed revenue contract liabilities realized | 14 | 49 | 55
Variable revenue - additional payments received | 3 | 11 | 12
Gold Streaming [Member] |  |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |  |
Fixed revenue contract liabilities realized | 134 | 37 | 43
Variable revenue - additional payments received | $ 93 | $ 74 | $ 82

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