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Basis for preparation, consolidation and accounting policies - Useful lives or used for administrative purposes (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022
Minimum | Buildings and other constructions |
Basis for preparation, consolidation and accounting policies |
Useful life of property plant equipment | 2 years
Minimum | Buildings and other constructions | Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde S.A.A. |
Basis for preparation, consolidation and accounting policies |
Useful life of property plant equipment | 5 years
Minimum | Hydroelectric power station |
Basis for preparation, consolidation and accounting policies |
Useful life of property plant equipment | 20 years
Minimum | Machinery and equipment |
Basis for preparation, consolidation and accounting policies |
Useful life of property plant equipment | 2 years
Minimum | Machinery and equipment | Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde S.A.A. |
Basis for preparation, consolidation and accounting policies |
Useful life of property plant equipment | 2 years
Minimum | Transportation units | Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde S.A.A. |
Basis for preparation, consolidation and accounting policies |
Useful life of property plant equipment | 5 years
Minimum | Fixtures and fittings |
Basis for preparation, consolidation and accounting policies |
Useful life of property plant equipment | 4 years
Minimum | Fixtures and fittings | Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde S.A.A. |
Basis for preparation, consolidation and accounting policies |
Useful life of property plant equipment | 7 years
Minimum | Other equipment |
Basis for preparation, consolidation and accounting policies |
Useful life of property plant equipment | 3 years
Minimum | Other equipment | Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde S.A.A. |
Basis for preparation, consolidation and accounting policies |
Useful life of property plant equipment | 3 years
Minimum | Computer equipment |
Basis for preparation, consolidation and accounting policies |
Useful life of property plant equipment | 3 years
Maximum | Buildings and other constructions |
Basis for preparation, consolidation and accounting policies |
Useful life of property plant equipment | 11 years
Maximum | Buildings and other constructions | Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde S.A.A. |
Basis for preparation, consolidation and accounting policies |
Useful life of property plant equipment | 35 years
Maximum | Hydroelectric power station |
Basis for preparation, consolidation and accounting policies |
Useful life of property plant equipment | 40 years
Maximum | Machinery and equipment |
Basis for preparation, consolidation and accounting policies |
Useful life of property plant equipment | 30 years
Maximum | Machinery and equipment | Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde S.A.A. |
Basis for preparation, consolidation and accounting policies |
Useful life of property plant equipment | 30 years
Maximum | Transportation units | Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde S.A.A. |
Basis for preparation, consolidation and accounting policies |
Useful life of property plant equipment | 7 years
Maximum | Fixtures and fittings |
Basis for preparation, consolidation and accounting policies |
Useful life of property plant equipment | 10 years
Maximum | Fixtures and fittings | Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde S.A.A. |
Basis for preparation, consolidation and accounting policies |
Useful life of property plant equipment | 10 years
Maximum | Other equipment |
Basis for preparation, consolidation and accounting policies |
Useful life of property plant equipment | 10 years
Maximum | Other equipment | Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde S.A.A. |
Basis for preparation, consolidation and accounting policies |
Useful life of property plant equipment | 25 years
Maximum | Computer equipment |
Basis for preparation, consolidation and accounting policies |
Useful life of property plant equipment | 5 years

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