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Provisions and other non-financial liabilities (Details Textual) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Bottom of range [member] |
Disclosure of other provisions [line items] |
Research and development expense | $ 10.0
Top of range [member] |
Disclosure of other provisions [line items] |
Research and development expense | $ 15.0
SQM [Member] |
Disclosure of other provisions [line items] |
Percentage of entity's revenue | 1.70%
SQM [Member] | Bottom of range [member] |
Disclosure of other provisions [line items] |
Research and development expense | $ 10.8
SQM [Member] | Top of range [member] |
Disclosure of other provisions [line items] |
Research and development expense | $ 18.9

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