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Leases Additional Information (Details) | Oct. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Minimum |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |
Lease renewal term |  | 1 year
Maximum |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |
Lease renewal term |  | 50 years
Real estate | Minimum |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |
Lease term of contract |  | 1 year
Real estate | Maximum |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |
Lease term of contract |  | 30 years
Non-real estate | Minimum |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |
Lease term of contract |  | 2 years
Non-real estate | Maximum |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |
Lease term of contract |  | 15 years
Mineral Resources Limited Wodgina Project |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |
Ownership percentage | 60.00% |

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