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Significant events and transaction related to the three-month period ended June 30, 2024 (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
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Apr. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of notes issued |  | $ 1,000 | $ 1,500
PTVI [Member] |  |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |  |
Divestment vale received |  | 155 |
Recognized in gain value |  | 1,059 |
Notes Offering And Bond Tender Offers [Member] |  |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of notes issued |  | 1,000 |
Energy Transition Metals Business [Member] |  |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |  |
Recognized in gain value | $ 895 |  |
Sale of equity interest rate | 10.00% |  |
Aggregated amount | $ 2,455 |  |
Remuneration On Transaction [Member] |  |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |  |
Remuneration on stockholders equity |  | $ 1,608 |

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