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Acquisitions and divestitures (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
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Acquisitions and divestitures |  | $ 1,059 | $ (117) | $ 1,059
Energy Assets [Member] |  |  |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Acquisitions and divestitures |  |  | (117) |
PT Vale Indonesia Tbk [Member] |  |  |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Acquisitions and divestitures |  | $ 1,059 |  | $ 1,059

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