Principal joint ventures and associates - Additional information (Details) - Minera Escondida Ltda	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Disclosure Of Joint Ventures And Associates [Line Items]
Proportion of ownership interest in joint venture (%)	30.00%	30.00%
BHP Billiton
Disclosure Of Joint Ventures And Associates [Line Items]
Proportion of ownership interest in joint venture (%)	57.50%

The proportion of ownership interest in a joint venture attributable to the entity. [Refer: Joint ventures [member]]

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