Statement Of Changes In Equity [Abstract]

Anglo American PLC - Filing #2010673

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Statement of changes in equity [abstract]
Statement of changes in equity [line items]
Purchase of treasury shares	275,000,000 USD	275,000,000 USD	— USD	— USD	275,000,000 USD	— USD	— USD	— USD	527,000,000 USD	527,000,000 USD	— USD	527,000,000 USD	— USD	— USD	— USD	— USD
Cancellation of treasury shares	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	— USD	— USD	3,000,000 USD	— USD	3,000,000 USD	— USD	— USD	— USD