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Acquisitions (Detail) - Rincon Mining Pty Limited $ in Millions	Mar. 29, 2022 USD ($)
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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The cash outflow for the purchases of property, plant and equipment, classified as investing activities. [Refer: Property, plant and equipment]

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