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Financial and capital risk management (Details 14) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivatives settlement cash outflow | $ 567 | $ (83) | $ (197)
Forward [Member] |  |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |  |
Fair value of liabilities |  | 28 |
Nickel Revenue Hedge Program [Member] |  |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |  |
Fair value of liabilities |  | $ 28 |
Derivatives settlement cash outflow | 85 |  |
Nickel Revenue Hedge Program [Member] | Forward [Member] |  |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivatives settlement cash outflow | $ 85 |  |

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