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COMMITMENTS AND GUARANTEES (Community Development Programs) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
PT Freeport Indonesia [Member] |  |  |
Contractual obligations community development programs [line items] |  |  |
Percentage of annual revenue committed for the development of the local people in the area of operations | 1.00% |  |
Amount charged to cost of sales for the commitment | $ 41 | $ 39 | $ 50
Tenke Fungurume [Member] |  |  |
Contractual obligations community development programs [line items] |  |  |
Amount charged to cost of sales for the commitment | $ 4 | $ 4 | $ 4
Percentage of net sales revenue from production to community development fund to assist the local communities with development of local infrastructure and related services | 0.30% |  |

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