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Contingencies and commitments (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024
Contingencies And Commitments [Abstract] |
Summary of indemnities and other performance guarantees | Contingent liabilities - subsidiaries, joint operations, joint ventures and associates
| 2024 US$m | 2023 US$m
Contingent liabilities, indemnities and other performance guarantees(a) | 192 | 435
(a)There were no material contingent liabilities arising in relation to the Group’s joint ventures and associates.
Summary of capital commitments |
| 2024 US$m | 2023 US$m
Capital commitments excluding the Group's share of joint venture capital commitments |  |
Within 1 year | 4,559 | 3,662
Between 1 and 3 years | 602 | 597
Between 3 and 5 years | 313 | 27
After 5 years | 82 | 99
Total | 5,556 | 4,385
Group's share of joint venture capital commitments |  |
Within 1 year | 1,280 | 128
Between 1 and 3 years | 271 | 99
Total | 1,551 | 227
Summary of aggregate amount of future payment commitments under purchase obligations outstanding | The aggregate amount of future payment commitments under purchase obligations outstanding at 31 December is shown in the table below.
| 2024 US$m | 2023 US$m
Within 1 year | 3,160 | 2,927
Between 1 and 2 years | 1,461 | 1,663
Between 2 and 3 years | 1,364 | 1,496
Between 3 and 4 years | 851 | 1,147
Between 4 and 5 years | 614 | 948
After 5 years | 4,905 | 6,365
Total | 12,355 | 14,546

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