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Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Finished products |  |
Total finished products | $ 3,097 | $ 2,777
Work in progress | 567 | 800
Consumable inventory | 1,159 | 1,010
Net realizable value provision (i) | (139) | (105)
Total of inventories | 4,684 | 4,482
Iron Ore Solutions [Member] |  |
Finished products |  |
Total finished products | 2,457 | 2,126
Energy Transition Metals [Member] |  |
Finished products |  |
Total finished products | $ 640 | $ 651

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