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Write-downs (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract]  
Write-downs
NOTE 5    WRITE-DOWNS 
                
    Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 
    2013 2012 2013 2012 
 Property, plant and mine development             
  Yanacocha $- $- $1 $- 
  Boddington  2,107  -  2,107  - 
  Other Australia/New Zealand    66  -  66  - 
  Batu Hijau  1  -  1  - 
     2,174  -  2,175  - 
 Other long-term assets             
  Boddington  31  -  31  - 
  Other Australia/New Zealand    56  -  56  - 
     87  -  87  - 
    $2,261 $- $2,262 $-