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IMPAIRMENT OF GOODWILL AND OTHER ASSETS Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  |  | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 01, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2012
Disclosure of information for impairment loss recognised or reversed for individual asset or cash-generating unit [line items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Impairment (reversals) charges |  |  | $ 3 |  | $ 2 | $ 5 | $ (87) |
Reko Diq [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Disclosure of information for impairment loss recognised or reversed for individual asset or cash-generating unit [line items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Impairment (reversals) charges |  |  |  |  |  | $ 0 |  | $ 120
Proportion of ownership interest in joint venture |  |  |  |  |  | 50.00% |  |
Proportion of ownership interests held by non-controlling interests |  |  |  |  |  | 50.00% |  |
Reko Diq [Member] | Government of Balochistan |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Disclosure of information for impairment loss recognised or reversed for individual asset or cash-generating unit [line items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interests held by non-controlling interests |  |  |  |  |  | 10.00% |  |
Reko Diq [Member] | Other federal state-owned enterprises |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Disclosure of information for impairment loss recognised or reversed for individual asset or cash-generating unit [line items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interests held by non-controlling interests |  |  |  |  |  | 25.00% |  |
Reko Diq [Member] | Government of Balochistan special purpose company |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Disclosure of information for impairment loss recognised or reversed for individual asset or cash-generating unit [line items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interests held by non-controlling interests |  |  |  |  |  | 15.00% |  |
Porgera |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Disclosure of information for impairment loss recognised or reversed for individual asset or cash-generating unit [line items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Impairment (reversals) charges |  |  |  |  |  | $ 0 |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in joint venture |  |  |  |  |  | 95.00% |  |
Lagunas Norte [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Disclosure of information for impairment loss recognised or reversed for individual asset or cash-generating unit [line items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Impairment (reversals) charges |  |  |  | $ (86) |  |  |  |
Percentage of ownership interest sold | 100.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Lagunas Norte [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Disclosure of information for impairment loss recognised or reversed for individual asset or cash-generating unit [line items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Consideration paid (received) | $ (81) |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Lagunas Norte [Member] | At fair value [member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Disclosure of information for impairment loss recognised or reversed for individual asset or cash-generating unit [line items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Consideration paid (received) |  | $ (63) |  |  |  |  |  |

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