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The amount of non-current assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale. [Refer: Disposal groups classified as held for sale [member]]

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The proportion of ownership interest in an associate attributable to the entity. [Refer: Total for all associates [member]]

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The amount of provision for costs related to decommissioning, restoration and rehabilitation. [Refer: Other provisions]

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