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Sale of Vila Nova (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020
Disclosure of non-current assets held for sale and discontinued operations [Abstract] |
Disclosure of Composition of Assets and Liabilities in Disposal Group | As at December 31, 2019, the disposal group was stated at fair value less costs to sell and comprised the following assets and liabilities.
| December 31, 2019
Cash | $ | 67 |
Accounts receivable and other | 714 |
Property, plant and equipment and iron ore inventory | 11,690 |
Assets held for sale | $ | 12,471 |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 24 |
Asset retirement obligations | 4,233 |
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale | $ | 4,257 |

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