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PROVISIONS - Narrative (Details) - Environmental rehabilitation - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2017
Disclosure of other provisions [line items] |  |
Increase in other provisions | $ 864 | $ 850
Discount rate change (as percent) |  | 1.00%
Expected decrease in other provisions with 1% increase in discount rate |  | $ (385)
Expected increase in other provisions with 1% decrease in discount rate |  | $ 257

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