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Other current and non-current non-financial assets - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($) stage | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
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Disclosure Of Disbursements For Exploration And Evaluation [Line Items] |  |
Number of stages of exploration | stage | 4 |
Construction in progress | $ 1,957,128 | $ 1,834,041
Exploration and evaluation assets |  |
Disclosure Of Disbursements For Exploration And Evaluation [Line Items] |  |
Construction in progress | $ 14,787 | $ 9,062

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