ALCOA INC | 2013 | FY | 3


The following table details the carrying value of recorded AROs by major category (of which $85 and $75 was classified as a current liability as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively):

 

December 31,

   2013      2012  

Spent pot lining disposal

   $ 182       $ 182   

Closure of bauxite residue areas

     179         190   

Mine reclamation

     178         189   

Demolition*

     68         28   

Landfill closure

     18         17   

Other

     4         4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 629       $ 610   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* In 2013, AROs were recorded as a result of management’s decision to permanently shut down and demolish certain structures (see Note D).

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