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Supplemental Cash Flow Information - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  |  |  | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 18, 2023 | Oct. 17, 2023 | Oct. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2019
Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Capital expenditures |  |  |  | $ 1,685,790 | $ 2,149,281 | $ 1,261,646 |
Expenses related to cost overruns |  |  |  |  |  | 8,400 |
Transition tax on foreign earnings, current |  |  |  | 82,700 | 64,400 | 41,800 |
Foreign currency exchange rate gains (losses) |  |  |  | $ 67,500 | 39,900 | (21,800) |
Lithium Hydroxide Conversion Assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Ownership percentage |  |  | 40.00% |  |  |  |
Mineral Resources Limited Wodgina Project |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Ownership percentage | 50.00% | 60.00% |  |  |  |  |
Mineral Resources Limited Wodgina Project | Lithium Hydroxide Conversion Assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Capital expenditures |  |  |  |  | $ 17,300 | $ 122,700 |
Consideration transferred |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 480,000
Mineral Resources Limited Wodgina Project | Mineral Resources Limited Wodgina Project |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest percentage acquired | 50.00% |  | 60.00% |  |  |  |

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