BORROWINGS AND FINANCING (Details 1) - BRL (R$) R$ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
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| Notes and other explanatory information [abstract] | ||
| Opening balance | R$ 56,914,621 | R$ 44,859,075 |
| New debts | 11,121,708 | 10,180,554 |
| Repayment | (11,717,772) | (6,927,383) |
| Payments of charges | (4,267,926) | (4,052,226) |
| Accrued charges | 4,314,121 | 4,230,413 |
| Acquisition of stakes in subsidiaries | 641,574 | |
| Iron ore prepayment (1) | 66,717 | |
| Amortization of iron ore prepayments (1) | (66,717) | |
| Other (2) | (4,081,779) | 8,624,188 |
| Closing balance | R$ 52,924,547 | R$ 56,914,621 |