Costs and expenses by nature (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
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| Costs And Expenses By Nature | |||
| Expenses related to Brumadinho event | $ 596 | $ 483 | $ 930 |
| Increase (reversal) in provisions related to de-characterization of dam and asset decommissioning obligation, net | 13 | (172) | 229 |
| Provision for litigations | 238 | 303 | 229 |
| Profit sharing program | 149 | 189 | 147 |
| Expenses related to socio-environmental commitments | 134 | 360 | 181 |
| Others | 228 | 326 | (218) |
| Total | $ 1,358 | $ 1,489 | $ 1,498 |