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Other Expenses - Summary of Other Expenses (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Components of Other Income (Expense) [Line Items]      
Stamp duty and other costs on the acquistion of the Yilgarn South assets $ 27.4      
Facility charges 23.5 [1]    [1]    [1]
Regulatory legal fees 11.1 [2]    [2]    [2]
Other 42.2 37.9 47.3
Total other expenses $ 104.2 $ 37.9 $ 47.3
[1] Facility expenses on cancellation of the $1 billion and $500 million facilities associated with the spin-off of Sibanye Gold.
[2] Legal fees paid as a result of the Gold Fields Board examination and regulatory investigation relating to the South Deep Black Economic Empowerment transaction.