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Provisions and other non-financial liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
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Disclosure of Provisions and other non-financial liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Current provisions | $ 317,666 | $ 104,166
Non-current provisions | 61,038 | 62,617
Provisions | 378,704 | 166,783
Provision for legal complaints [member] |  |
Disclosure of Provisions and other non-financial liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Current provisions | 48,518 | 8,905
Non-current provisions | 1,223 | 1,260
Provisions | 49,741 | 10,165
Provision for decommissioning, restoration and rehabilitation costs [member] |  |
Disclosure of Provisions and other non-financial liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Current provisions | 0 | 0
Non-current provisions | 58,592 | 61,265
Provisions | 58,592 | 61,265
Other provisions [member] |  |
Disclosure of Provisions and other non-financial liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Current provisions | 269,148 | 95,261
Non-current provisions | 1,223 | 92
Provisions | $ 270,371 | $ 95,353

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