GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Goodwill [Line Items] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Product | $ 2,089.2 | $ 1,913.5 | $ 1,832.4 |
| Cost of Sales [Member] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Goodwill [Line Items] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Amortization expense relating to intangible assets | 2.1 | 4.8 | $ 4.2 |
| U.S. Iron Ore [Member] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Goodwill [Line Items] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Goodwill | $ 2.0 | $ 2.0 | Ìý |
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- Definition The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. No definition available.
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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. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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