| NOTE 27 SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION | ||||||||||
| Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
| 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||
| Income and mining taxes, net of refunds | $ | 361 | $ | 1,261 | $ | 1,526 | ||||
| Pension plan and other benefits and contributions | $ | 57 | $ | 50 | $ | 29 | ||||
| Interest, net of amounts capitalized | $ | 247 | $ | 177 | $ | 179 | ||||
Noncash Investing Activities and Financing Activities
Noncash Investing Activities and Financing Activities
Newmont sold non-core assets in exchange for 23 million shares of Regis Resources which resulted in non-cash increases to Investments of $129 in 2012. Newmont sold a royalty interest in exchange for 4 million shares of Regis Resources which resulted in non-cash increases to Investments of $12 in 2011.