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Subsequent Events (Details) - Subsequent Event | May 02, 2023 USD ($)
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Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Payments to acquire interest in joint venture | $ 1.00
Jamalco |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners | 55.00%
Jamalco | Clarendon Alumina Production Limited |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners | 45.00%

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