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Gains (losses) from operating activities in the statement of income of expenses, included according to their nature - Finance Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Gains (Losses) From Operating Activities In The Statement Of Income Of Expenses, Included According To Their Nature
Interest expense from bank borrowings and overdrafts	$ (5,485)	$ (3,890)	$ (3,065)
Interest expense from bonds	(162,258)	(106,871)	(108,387)
Interest expense from loans	(84,821)	(55,926)	(2,098)
Reversal of capitalized interest expenses	67,126	43,331	24,708
Financial expenses for restoration and rehabilitation provisions	2,103	2,368	9,357
Interest on lease agreement	(2,820)	(2,038)	(1,226)
Loss on debt redemption and extinguishment	(982)	0	0
Other finance costs	(10,407)	(15,376)	(5,940)
Total	$ (197,544)	$ (138,402)	$ (86,651)

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The gain (loss) arising from the difference between the carrying amount of the financial liability extinguished and the measurement of the consideration paid (equity instruments issued) to the creditor. [Refer: Carrying amount [member]]

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The amount of expense arising from interest.

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The amount of interest expense on bank loans and overdrafts. [Refer: Interest expense; Bank overdrafts]

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The amount of interest expense on lease liabilities. [Refer: Lease liabilities]

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Financial expenses related to rehabilitation provisions.

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The amount of capitalized interest expenses during the year.

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