INVENTORIES (Schedule Of Inventories) (Details) (USD $)
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2013
U.S. Iron Ore [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
U.S. Iron Ore [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2013
Eastern Canadian Iron Ore [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
Eastern Canadian Iron Ore [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2013
Asia Pacific Iron Ore [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
Asia Pacific Iron Ore [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2013
North American Coal [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
North American Coal [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2013
Cost Of Goods Sold And Operating Expenses [Member]
North American Coal [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Cost Of Goods Sold And Operating Expenses [Member]
North American Coal [Member]
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Inventory, Net [Abstract] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
Finished Goods | $ 517.9 | $ 283.2 | $ 293.9 | $ 147.2 | $ 101.0 | $ 62.6 | $ 73.5 | $ 36.7 | $ 49.5 | $ 36.7 | Ìý | Ìý |
Work-in Process | 112.2 | 153.3 | 27.2 | 22.9 | 38.4 | 44.2 | 16.4 | 37.2 | 30.2 | 49.0 | Ìý | Ìý |
Total Inventory | 630.1 | 436.5 | 321.1 | 170.1 | 139.4 | 106.8 | 89.9 | 73.9 | 79.7 | 85.7 | Ìý | Ìý |
Lower-of-cost-or-market inventory charges | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | $ 2.0 | $ 1.3 |
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- Definition
Carrying amount, net of valuation reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods held by the company that are readily available for sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Carrying amount (lower of cost or market) as of the balance sheet date of inventories less all valuation and other allowances. Excludes noncurrent inventory balances (expected to remain on hand past one year or one operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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- Definition
Carrying amount, net of reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods which are partially completed. This inventory is generally comprised of raw materials, labor and factory overhead costs, which require further materials, labor and overhead to be converted into finished goods, and which generally require the use of estimates to determine percentage complete and pricing. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Charge to cost of goods sold that represents the reduction of the carrying amount of inventory, generally attributable to obsolescence or market conditions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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