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Entities accounted under the equity method Principal joint ventures - Summary of joint ventures (Detail) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
Matalco Canada Inc. |  |
Disclosure Of Joint Ventures And Associates [Line Items] |  |
Group interest (%) | 50.00% |
Minera Escondida Ltda |  |
Disclosure Of Joint Ventures And Associates [Line Items] |  |
Group interest (%) | 30.00% | 30.00%
Sohar Aluminium Co. L.L.C. |  |
Disclosure Of Joint Ventures And Associates [Line Items] |  |
Group interest (%) | 20.00% |
Matalco USA, LLC |  |
Disclosure Of Joint Ventures And Associates [Line Items] |  |
Group interest (%) | 50.00% |

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