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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Gains (Losses) on Non-hedge Derivatives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Gains (losses) on change in fair value of derivatives | $ 6 | $ 12
Non-hedging contracts |  |
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Hedge ineffectiveness | (5) | 0
Gains (losses) on change in fair value of derivatives | 11 | 12
Gold |  |
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Gains (losses) on change in fair value of derivatives | 4 | 2
Silver |  |
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Gains (losses) on change in fair value of derivatives | 7 | 6
Copper |  |
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Gains (losses) on change in fair value of derivatives | (1) | 0
Fuel |  |
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Gains (losses) on change in fair value of derivatives | 0 | 5
Currency contracts |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [line items] |  |
Gains (losses) on change in fair value of derivatives | $ 1 | $ (1)

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