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QB2 Advances from SMM/SC - Narrative (Details) | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
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Quebrada Blanca Phase 2 project facility | SSM/SC |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items] |
Maximum borrowing capacity | $ 1,300,000,000

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