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Supplemental Cash Flow Information - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 3 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2022
Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Non-cash transfer of 40% value of construction in progress of Kemerton plant to MRL |  | $ 7,665 | $ 65,100
Lithium Hydroxide Conversion Assets |  |  |
Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Ownership percentage | 40.00% | 40.00% |
Mineral Resources Limited Wodgina Project |  |  |
Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Ownership percentage | 60.00% | 40.00% |
Mineral Resources Limited Wodgina Project | Lithium Hydroxide Conversion Assets |  |  |
Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Non-cash transfer of 40% value of construction in progress of Kemerton plant to MRL |  | $ 7,700 | $ 65,100

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