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Events occurred after the reporting date (Details) - Pirra Lithium Pty Ltd. $ in Thousands, $ in Thousands |  | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 14, 2024 USD ($) shares | Jan. 14, 2024 AUD ($) shares | Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2024
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [line items] |  |  |  |  |
Other cash payments to acquire interests in joint ventures, classified as investing activities | $ |  |  | $ 3,544 | $ 3,544 |
Share of ownership in associates |  |  | 40.00% | 37.50% | 40.00%
Investment Acquisitions |  |  |  |  |
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [line items] |  |  |  |  |
Number of shares acquired of joint venture | shares | 30,000,000 | 30,000,000 |  |  |
Other cash payments to acquire interests in joint ventures, classified as investing activities | $ 2,613 | $ 4,200 |  |  |
Share of ownership in associates | 80.00% | 80.00% |  |  |

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