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Provision for de-characterization of dam structures and asset retirement obligations (Details 2) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($)
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Balance at the beginning | $ 4,279
Disbursements | (121)
Revision to estimates | (184)
Monetary and present value adjustments | 77
Translation adjustment | (349)
Balance at the end | 3,702
Provision for decommissioning, restoration and rehabilitation costs [member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Balance at the beginning | 3,779
Disbursements | (85)
Revision to estimates | (201)
Monetary and present value adjustments | 65
Translation adjustment | (294)
Balance at the end | 3,264
Other environment related provision [member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Balance at the beginning | 500
Disbursements | (36)
Revision to estimates | 17
Monetary and present value adjustments | 12
Translation adjustment | (55)
Balance at the end | $ 438

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