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INVENTORIES - Inventories By Type (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Ore in stockpiles | $ 2,959 | $ 2,761
Ore on leach pads | 641 | 663
Current inventories | 1,781 | 1,734
Gold |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about inventory [Line Items] |  |
Ore in stockpiles | 2,809 | 2,587
Ore on leach pads | 641 | 663
Mine operating supplies | 704 | 593
Work in process | 138 | 108
Finished products | 89 | 76
Inventories | 4,381 | 4,027
Non-current ore in stockpiles and on leach pads | (2,669) | (2,462)
Current inventories | 1,712 | 1,565
Copper |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about inventory [Line Items] |  |
Ore in stockpiles | 150 | 174
Ore on leach pads | 0 | 0
Mine operating supplies | 59 | 79
Work in process | 0 | 0
Finished products | 10 | 90
Inventories | 219 | 343
Non-current ore in stockpiles and on leach pads | (150) | (174)
Current inventories | $ 69 | $ 169

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