Acquisitions and divestitures - (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
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| Acquisitions And Divestitures | |||
| Proceeds from partial disposal of Aliança shares | $ 891 | ||
| Cash paid for the acquisition of Aliança shares | (493) | ||
| Cash paid for the purchase of Anglo American Brasil shares | (30) | ||
| Proceeds from partial disposal of VODC shares | 600 | ||
| Proceeds from the partial disposal of PTVI shares | 155 | ||
| Proceeds from the partial disposal of VBML shares | 2,455 | ||
| Disbursement related to MRN sale | (72) | ||
| Proceeds from the divestment of Companhia Siderúrgica do Pecém | 1,082 | ||
| Cash contribution to Companhia Siderúrgica do Pecém | (1,149) | ||
| Cash received (paid) from disposal and acquisition of investments, net | $ 891 | $ 2,687 | $ (139) |