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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Goodwill (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Reconciliation of changes in goodwill [abstract] |
Goodwill, beginning balance | $ 1,330
Impairment loss recognised in profit or loss, goodwill | (154)
Goodwill, ending balance | 1,176
Barrick Nevada |
Reconciliation of changes in goodwill [abstract] |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 514
Impairment loss recognised in profit or loss, goodwill | 0
Goodwill, ending balance | 514
Veladero |
Reconciliation of changes in goodwill [abstract] |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 154
Impairment loss recognised in profit or loss, goodwill | (154)
Goodwill, ending balance | 0
Turquoise Ridge |
Reconciliation of changes in goodwill [abstract] |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 528
Impairment loss recognised in profit or loss, goodwill | 0
Goodwill, ending balance | 528
Hemlo |
Reconciliation of changes in goodwill [abstract] |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 63
Impairment loss recognised in profit or loss, goodwill | 0
Goodwill, ending balance | 63
Kalgoorlie |
Reconciliation of changes in goodwill [abstract] |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 71
Impairment loss recognised in profit or loss, goodwill | 0
Goodwill, ending balance | $ 71

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