Stockpiles and Ore on Leach Pads - Write-downs (Details) - STOCKPILES AND ORE ON LEACH PADS - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015
Carlin
Write-downs
Inventory write-downs	$ 47	$ 121
Twin Creeks
Write-downs
Inventory write-downs	10	17
Boddington
Write-downs
Inventory write-downs		21
Yanacocha
Write-downs
Inventory write-downs	37	76
Costs applicable to sales
Write-downs
Inventory write-downs	62	159
Depreciation and Amortization
Write-downs
Inventory write-downs	$ 32	$ 76