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Acquisition and disposals - Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed and analysis of cash flows on acquisition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
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Jan. 31, 2025 | Jun. 30, 2025 | Jun. 30, 2024 | Mar. 06, 2025
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items] |  |  |  |
Intangible assets |  |  |  | $ 2,200
Property, plant and equipment (including mineral interests) |  |  |  | 5,500
Cash and cash equivalents |  |  |  | 300
Borrowings |  |  |  | (1,600)
Close-down, restoration and environmental provisions |  |  |  | (300)
Other provisions |  |  |  | (400)
Other assets and liabilities |  |  |  | 200
Deferred tax liabilities (net of deferred tax assets) |  |  |  | (1,100)
Net assets |  |  |  | 4,800
Non-controlling interest (NCI) |  |  |  | (300)
Goodwill |  |  |  | 1,800
Net attributable assets (including Goodwill) |  |  |  | $ 6,300
Cash payment in consideration of equity to shareholders of Arcadium Lithium plc |  | $ 6,300 |  |
less: cash and cash equivalents balance acquired |  | (300) |  |
Acquisitions of subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates, net of cash acquired |  | $ 6,022 | $ 0 |
Arcadium Lithium Plc |  |  |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items] |  |  |  |
Loan advancement | $ 200 |  |  |
Arcadium Lithium Plc | Olaroz Lithium Carbonate Mine |  |  |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items] |  |  |  |
Non-wholly owned subsidiaries |  | 66.50% |  |
Arcadium Lithium Plc | Nemaska Lithium Development Project |  |  |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items] |  |  |  |
Non-wholly owned subsidiaries |  | 50.00% |  |

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