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Leases (Details) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($)
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Right of use, beginning | $ 1,359
Additions and contact modifications | (4)
Depreciation | (93)
Translation adjustment | (37)
Right of use, ending | 1,225
Ports [Member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Right of use, beginning | 628
Additions and contact modifications |
Depreciation | (27)
Translation adjustment | (7)
Right of use, ending | 594
Vessels [Member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Right of use, beginning | 415
Additions and contact modifications |
Depreciation | (23)
Translation adjustment |
Right of use, ending | 392
Pelletizing Plants [Member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Right of use, beginning | 193
Additions and contact modifications |
Depreciation | (26)
Translation adjustment | (22)
Right of use, ending | 145
Properties [Member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Right of use, beginning | 80
Additions and contact modifications | (1)
Depreciation | (12)
Translation adjustment | (6)
Right of use, ending | 61
Energy Plants [Member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Right of use, beginning | 34
Additions and contact modifications |
Depreciation | (3)
Translation adjustment | (1)
Right of use, ending | 30
Mning Equipment [Member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Right of use, beginning | 9
Additions and contact modifications | (3)
Depreciation | (2)
Translation adjustment | (1)
Right of use, ending | $ 3

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