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Minerals Acquisition February 2026 Minerals Acquisition [Member] February 2026 Minerals Acquisition Revenues: Revenues [Abstract] Beginning balance Ending balance Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis with Unobservable Inputs Senior Secured Term Loan Facility Senior Secured Term Loan Facility [Member] Senior Secured Term Loan Facility Other assets Asset Acquisition, Other Assets Asset Acquisition, Other Assets Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block] Add: Reallocation of net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest for the dilutive effect of RSUs and PSUs Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share, Dilutive Convertible Securities Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]