GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
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Sep. 30, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
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| Cost of Sales [Member] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Goodwill [Line Items] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Amortization expense relating to intangible assets | $ 0.5 | $ 1.2 | $ 1.5 | $ 3.8 | Ìý |
| U.S. Iron Ore [Member] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Goodwill [Line Items] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Goodwill | $ 2.0 | Ìý | $ 2.0 | Ìý | $ 2.0 |
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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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