| **OPERATING SEGMENTS (Details) (USD $)In Millions, unless otherwise specified** | 12 Months Ended |
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| **Operations, Reportable Information, by Operating Segment**                    |            |   |   |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Net                                              | $ 14,939        | $ 14,727 | $ 9,561 |
| Sales Revenue, Goods, Net                                                       | 46,542          | 35,119 | 30,990 |
| Sales Revenue Concentrate Operations Net Percentage                             | 39.00%          | 51.00% | 54.00% |
| Sales Revenue Finished Products Operations Net Percentage                       | 61.00%          | 49.00% | 46.00% |
| Sales Revenue Net Percentage                                                    | 100.00%         | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| United States                                                                   |            |   |   |
| **Operations, Reportable Information, by Operating Segment**                    |            |   |   |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Net                                              | 8,043           | 8,251 | 3,115 |
| Sales Revenue, Goods, Net                                                       | 18,699          | 10,629 | 8,011 |
| International                                                                   |            |   |   |
| **Operations, Reportable Information, by Operating Segment**                    |            |   |   |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Net                                              | 6,896           | 6,476 | 6,446 |
| Sales Revenue, Goods, Net                                                       | $ 27,843        | $ 24,490 | $ 22,979 |

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The percentage of concentrate operations to total net revenue from the sale of goods as of year end.
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The percentage of finished products operations to total net revenue from the sale of goods as of year end.
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The percentage of total revenue of the entity.
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| - Definition
Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.
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| - Definition
Aggregate revenue during the period from the sale of goods in the normal course of business, after deducting returns, allowances and discounts.
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