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Intangible assets - Summary of exploration and evaluation expenditure (Parenthetical and Footnotes) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Proceeds from disposal of exploration and evaluation assets | $ 10 | $ 233 | $ 3
Valeria [Member] |  |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain on sales of undeveloped properties |  | 83 |
Winchester South [Member] |  |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain on sales of undeveloped properties |  | $ 195 |

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