INVENTORIES, INCLUDING LONG-TERM MILL AND LEACH STOCKPILES (Mill and Leach Stockpiles) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Current: [Abstract]
Total current mill and leach stockpiles	$ 1,672		$ 1,289
Long-term: [Abstract]
Total long-term mill and leach stockpiles	1,955		1,686
Current [Member]
Current: [Abstract]
Mill Stockpiles	104		69
Leach Stockpiles	1,568		1,220
Total current mill and leach stockpiles	1,672		1,289
Current [Member] | North America [Member]
Current: [Abstract]
Mill Stockpiles	53		40
Leach Stockpiles	1,208		963
Total current mill and leach stockpiles	1,261		1,003
Current [Member] | South America [Member]
Current: [Abstract]
Mill Stockpiles	23		11
Leach Stockpiles	271		216
Total current mill and leach stockpiles	294		227
Current [Member] | Indonesia [Member]
Current: [Abstract]
Mill Stockpiles	28		18
Leach Stockpiles	0		0
Total current mill and leach stockpiles	28		18
Current [Member] | Africa [Member]
Current: [Abstract]
Mill Stockpiles	0		0
Leach Stockpiles	89		41
Total current mill and leach stockpiles	89		41
Long-Term [Member]
Current: [Abstract]
Mill Stockpiles	615	[1]	535	[1]
Leach Stockpiles	1,340	[1]	1,151	[1]
Long-term: [Abstract]
Total long-term mill and leach stockpiles	1,955	[1]	1,686	[1]
Long-Term [Member] | North America [Member]
Current: [Abstract]
Mill Stockpiles	5	[1]	0	[1]
Leach Stockpiles	741	[1]	718	[1]
Long-term: [Abstract]
Total long-term mill and leach stockpiles	746	[1]	718	[1]
Long-Term [Member] | South America [Member]
Current: [Abstract]
Mill Stockpiles	610	[1]	535	[1]
Leach Stockpiles	363	[1]	284	[1]
Long-term: [Abstract]
Total long-term mill and leach stockpiles	973	[1]	819	[1]
Long-Term [Member] | Indonesia [Member]
Current: [Abstract]
Mill Stockpiles	0	[1]	0	[1]
Leach Stockpiles	0	[1]	0	[1]
Long-term: [Abstract]
Total long-term mill and leach stockpiles	0	[1]	0	[1]
Long-Term [Member] | Africa [Member]
Current: [Abstract]
Mill Stockpiles	0	[1]	0	[1]
Leach Stockpiles	236	[1]	149	[1]
Long-term: [Abstract]
Total long-term mill and leach stockpiles	$ 236	[1]	$ 149	[1]

[1] Estimated metals in stockpiles not expected to be recovered within the next 12 months.