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Provisions and other non-financial liabilities - Types of Provisions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Disclosure of Provisions and other non-financial liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Current provisions | $ 1,303,146 | $ 317,666
Non-current provisions | 58,053 | 61,038
Total | 1,361,199 | 378,704
Legal complaints |  |
Disclosure of Provisions and other non-financial liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Current provisions | 52,106 | 48,518
Non-current provisions | 1,603 | 1,223
Total | 53,709 | 49,741
Provision for dismantling, restoration and rehabilitation cost |  |
Disclosure of Provisions and other non-financial liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Current provisions | 0 | 0
Non-current provisions | 53,995 | 58,592
Total | 53,995 | 58,592
Other provisions |  |
Disclosure of Provisions and other non-financial liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Current provisions | 1,251,040 | 269,148
Non-current provisions | 2,455 | 1,223
Total | $ 1,253,495 | $ 270,371

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