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Gains (losses) from operating activities in the statement of income of expenses, included according to their nature - Cost of Sales by Nature of Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Depreciation of Right-of-use Assets (contracts under IFRS 16) | $ (9,206) | $ (8,706) |
Expenses related to variable lease payments (contracts under IFRS 16) | (3,631) | (1,313) | $ (1,117)
Total | (4,973,953) | (1,772,208) | (1,334,321)
Cost of sales |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Employee benefit expenses | (561,709) | (345,356) | (287,877)
Raw material and supplies | (308,744) | (211,771) | (178,956)
Depreciation expense | (218,714) | (195,678) | (182,314)
Depreciation of Right-of-use Assets (contracts under IFRS 16) | (6,549) | (5,963) | (5,814)
Amortization expense | (16,413) | (9,737) | (12,938)
Investment plan expenses | (18,293) | (15,059) | (14,286)
Provision for materials, spare parts and supplies | (7,099) | (505) | 640
Contractors | (194,296) | (157,571) | (142,017)
Operating leases | (71,420) | (67,106) | (57,461)
Mining concessions | (14,585) | (7,325) | (6,645)
Operational transportation | (91,130) | (76,004) | (68,730)
Freight / product transportation costs | (94,727) | (77,353) | (52,156)
Purchase of products from third parties | (473,742) | (329,464) | (260,089)
Insurance | (43,323) | (21,869) | (17,657)
CORFO right | (3,272,897) | (247,604) | (74,418)
Export costs | (153,162) | (99,212) | (88,176)
Expenses related to variable lease payments (contracts under IFRS 16) | (3,631) | (1,313) | (1,117)
Variation in gross inventory | 631,156 | 85,709 | 102,446
Variation in inventory provision | (27,324) | 5,038 | 7,244
Others | $ (27,351) | $ 5,935 | $ 6,000

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