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Costs and expenses by nature (Details 2) - 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
Costs And Expenses By Nature |  |  |  |
Expenses related to Brumadinho event | $ (94) | $ (69) | $ (200) | $ (171)
Reversal in provisions related to de-characterization of dam and asset decommissioning obligation, net | 52 | 89 | 53 | 141
Provision for litigations | (34) | (54) | (91) | (104)
Profit sharing program | (23) | (40) | (63) | (125)
Expenses related with socio-environmental commitments | (34) | (34) | (48) | (46)
Others | (89) | (181) | (131) | (234)
Total | $ (222) | $ (289) | $ (480) | $ (539)

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