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Leases (Details) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2025 USD ($)
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Right of use, beginning | $ 660
Additions and contact modifications | 34
Depreciation | (76)
Translation adjustment | 32
Right of use, ending | 613
Transfer to held for sale | (37)
Ports [Member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Right of use, beginning | 51
Additions and contact modifications | 0
Depreciation | (13)
Translation adjustment | 4
Right of use, ending | 42
Vessels [Member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Right of use, beginning | 353
Additions and contact modifications | 21
Depreciation | (24)
Right of use, ending | 350
Pelletizing Plants [Member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Right of use, beginning | 109
Additions and contact modifications | (14)
Depreciation | (15)
Translation adjustment | 15
Right of use, ending | 95
Properties [Member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Right of use, beginning | 94
Additions and contact modifications | 24
Depreciation | (8)
Translation adjustment | 11
Right of use, ending | 84
Transfer to held for sale | (37)
Energy Plants [Member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Right of use, beginning | 28
Additions and contact modifications | 0
Depreciation | (3)
Translation adjustment | 1
Right of use, ending | 26
Unallocated items [Member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Right of use, beginning | 25
Additions and contact modifications | 3
Depreciation | (13)
Translation adjustment | 1
Right of use, ending | $ 16

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