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Brumadinho dam failure (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2025 | Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2025 | Jun. 30, 2024
Brumadinho Dam Failure |  |  |  |
Integral Reparation Agreement | $ 5 | $ 18 | $ 30 | $ 51
Other obligations | (15) | (4) | (79) | (31)
Incurred expenses | (84) | (89) | (156) | (199)
Insurance |  | 6 | 5 | 8
Expenses related to Brumadinho event | $ (94) | $ (69) | $ (200) | $ (171)

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