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Unredeemed Capital Expenditure (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items] |  |
Tax losses available for deduction against future income | $ 551.7 | $ 661.5
Gold Fields La Cima |  |
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items] |  |
Tax losses available for deduction against future income | $ 0 |

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