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Other current and non-current non-financial assets - Explorations in Execution (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Disclosure Of Disbursements For Exploration And Evaluation [Line Items] |  |
Chile | $ 1,834,041 | $ 1,328,508
Explorations in execution |  |
Disclosure Of Disbursements For Exploration And Evaluation [Line Items] |  |
Chile | 9,062 | 3,699
Explorations in execution | Chile |  |
Disclosure Of Disbursements For Exploration And Evaluation [Line Items] |  |
Chile | $ 9,062 | $ 3,699

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