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Related Parties (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended | |||||
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2012
U.S. Iron Ore [Member]
Facility
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Sep. 30, 2012
Eastern Canadian Iron Ore [Member]
Facility
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Sep. 30, 2012
Eastern Canadian Iron Ore [Member]
Facility
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Sep. 30, 2012
U.S. Iron Ore [Member]
Facility
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Number of mines (in number of facilities) | Ìý | Ìý | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Accounts receivable and derivative assets related parties | $ 120.6 | $ 180.4 | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Other current liabilities related parties | $ 17.4 | $ 43.0 | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
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Accounts receivable and derivative assets related parties No definition available.
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Number of mines No definition available.
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Other current liabilities related parties No definition available.
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