Construction Progress Manyar Smelter, Percentage

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PT-FI Export Duty Rate

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PT-FI Export Licenses, Review By Indonesia Government, Term

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Amount of expense for administrative services provided to the limited liability company (LLC) or limited partnership (LP) by the managing member or general partner, affiliate of managing member or general partner, or affiliate of LLC or LP, for example, but not limited to, salaries, rent, or overhead costs.

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Amount paid to managing member or general partner, affiliate of managing member or general partner, or affiliate of limited liability company (LLC) or limited partnership (LP) for administrative services provided to the LLC or LP, for example, but not limited to, salaries, rent, or overhead costs.

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Contingencies and Commitments - Other Matters (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
PT-FI Export Licenses, Review By Indonesia Government, Term				6 months
PT-FI Export Duty Rate	5.00%				2.50%
Construction Progress Manyar Smelter, Percentage		50.00%
PT Freeport Indonesia
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Payment for Administrative Fees			$ 57
Administrative fine					$ 41