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Acquisitions (Detail) - Rincon Mining Pty Limited $ in Millions | Mar. 29, 2022 USD ($)
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Disclosure Of Acquisitions And Disposals [Line Items] |
Purchase of property, plant and equipment, classified as investing activities | $ 825
Exploration and evaluation assets |
Disclosure Of Acquisitions And Disposals [Line Items] |
Consideration transferred | $ 822

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