EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
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| Basic earnings per share [abstract] | ||
| Net income | $ 3,088 | $ 1,953 |
| Net income attributable to non-controlling interests | (944) | (681) |
| Net income attributable to the equity holders of Barrick Gold Corporation | $ 2,144 | $ 1,272 |
| Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic | 1,751 | 1,755 |
| Basic earnings per share data attributable to the equity holders of Barrick Gold Corporation (in USD per share) | $ 1.22 | $ 0.72 |
| Diluted earnings per share [abstract] | ||
| Net income | $ 3,088 | $ 1,953 |
| Net income attributable to non-controlling interests | (944) | (681) |
| Net income attributable to equity holders of Barrick Gold Corporation - Diluted | $ 2,144 | $ 1,272 |
| Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted | 1,751 | 1,755 |
| Diluted earnings per share data attributable to the equity holders of Barrick Gold Corporation (in USD per share) | $ 1.22 | $ 0.72 |
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- Definition The weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding plus the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would be issued on the conversion of all the dilutive potential ordinary shares into ordinary shares. [Refer: Ordinary shares [member]; Weighted average [member]] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The amount of profit (loss) attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent entity (the numerator) divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period (the denominator). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The amount of profit (loss) attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent entity (the numerator), divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period (the denominator), both adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential ordinary shares. [Refer: Ordinary shares [member]; Weighted average [member]] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The total of income less expenses from continuing and discontinued operations, excluding the components of other comprehensive income. [Refer: Other comprehensive income] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The profit (loss) from continuing and discontinued operations attributable to non-controlling interests. [Refer: Profit (loss); Non-controlling interests] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The profit (loss) attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent entity. [Refer: Profit (loss)] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The profit (loss) attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent entity, adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential ordinary shares. [Refer: Profit (loss)] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The number of ordinary shares outstanding at the beginning of the period, adjusted by the number of ordinary shares bought back or issued during the period multiplied by a time-weighting factor. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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