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INVENTORIES (Narrative) (Details) (Cost of Sales [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2014
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Eastern Canadian Iron Ore [Member]
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Ìý | Ìý |
| Inventory [Line Items] | Ìý | Ìý |
| Inventory Write-down | $ 13.4 | Ìý |
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North American Coal [Member]
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Ìý | Ìý |
| Inventory [Line Items] | Ìý | Ìý |
| Inventory Write-down | $ 22.1 | $ 2.0 |
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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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