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Statements Of Condensed Consolidated Operations (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| REVENUES FROM PRODUCT SALES AND SERVICES | |||
| Product | $ 4,230.8us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet | $ 5,346.6us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet | $ 5,520.9us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet |
| Reimbursement Revenue | 392.9us-gaap_ReimbursementRevenue | 344.8us-gaap_ReimbursementRevenue | 351.8us-gaap_ReimbursementRevenue |
| TOTAL REVENUES | 4,623.7us-gaap_Revenues | 5,691.4us-gaap_Revenues | 5,872.7us-gaap_Revenues |
| COST OF GOODS SOLD AND OPERATING EXPENSES | (4,172.3)us-gaap_CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold | (4,542.1)us-gaap_CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold | (4,700.6)us-gaap_CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold |
| SALES MARGIN | 451.4us-gaap_GrossProfit | 1,149.3us-gaap_GrossProfit | 1,172.1us-gaap_GrossProfit |
| OTHER OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSE) | |||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | (208.7)us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | (231.6)us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | (282.5)us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense |
| Exploration costs | (8.8)us-gaap_ExplorationExpenseMining | (59.0)us-gaap_ExplorationExpenseMining | (142.8)us-gaap_ExplorationExpenseMining |
| Impairment of goodwill and other long-lived assets | (9,029.9)us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges | (250.8)us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges | (1,049.9)us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges |
| Gain (loss) on disposal of other assets | (423.0)us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets | 16.7us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets | 1.2us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets |
| Miscellaneous - net | (226.3)us-gaap_OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet | 46.4us-gaap_OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet | (6.9)us-gaap_OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet |
| Other operating expense | (9,896.7)us-gaap_OperatingExpenses | (478.3)us-gaap_OperatingExpenses | (1,480.9)us-gaap_OperatingExpenses |
| OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) | (9,445.3)us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss | 671.0us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss | (308.8)us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss |
| OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) | |||
| Interest expense, net | (185.2)us-gaap_InterestIncomeExpenseNet | (179.1)us-gaap_InterestIncomeExpenseNet | (195.6)us-gaap_InterestIncomeExpenseNet |
| Other non-operating income (expense) | 26.8us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense | (2.6)us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense | 2.6us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense |
| TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) | (158.4)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense | (181.7)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense | (193.0)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense |
| INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND EQUITY INCOME (LOSS) FROM VENTURES | (9,603.7)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments | 489.3us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments | (501.8)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments |
| INCOME TAX BENEFIT (EXPENSE) | 1,302.0us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | (55.1)us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | (255.9)us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit |
| EQUITY LOSS FROM VENTURES, net of tax | (9.9)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments | (74.4)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments | (404.8)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments |
| INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | (8,311.6)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest | 359.8us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest | (1,162.5)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest |
| INCOME and GAIN ON SALE FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, net of tax | 0us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax | 2.0us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax | 35.9us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax |
| NET INCOME (LOSS) | (8,311.6)us-gaap_ProfitLoss | 361.8us-gaap_ProfitLoss | (1,126.6)us-gaap_ProfitLoss |
| LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTEREST | 1,087.4us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest | 51.7us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest | 227.2us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest |
| NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO CLIFFS SHAREHOLDERS | (7,224.2)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss | 413.5us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss | (899.4)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss |
| PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS | (51.2)us-gaap_DividendsPreferredStock | (48.7)us-gaap_DividendsPreferredStock | 0us-gaap_DividendsPreferredStock |
| NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO CLIFFS COMMON SHAREHOLDERS | $ (7,275.4)us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic | $ 364.8us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic | $ (899.4)us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic |
| EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO CLIFFS SHAREHOLDERS - BASIC | |||
| Continuing operations | $ (47.52)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare | $ 2.39us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare | $ (6.57)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare |
| Discontinued operations | $ 0.00us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare | $ 0.01us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare | $ 0.25us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare |
| Earnings (loss) per Common Share Attributable to Cliffs Common Shareholders - Basic: | $ (47.52)us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic | $ 2.40us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic | $ (6.32)us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic |
| EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO CLIFFS SHAREHOLDERS - DILUTED | |||
| Continuing operations | $ (47.52)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare | $ 2.36us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare | $ (6.57)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare |
| Discontinued operations | $ 0.00us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare | $ 0.01us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare | $ 0.25us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare |
| Earnings (loss) per Common Share Attributable to Cliffs Common Shareholders - Diluted: | $ (47.52)us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted | $ 2.37us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted | $ (6.32)us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted |
| AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES (IN THOUSANDS) | |||
| Basic | 153,098us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic | 151,726us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic | 142,351us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic |
| Diluted | 153,098us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding | 174,323us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding | 142,351us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding |
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Amount of write-down of assets recognized in the income statement. Includes, but is not limited to, losses from tangible assets, intangible assets and goodwill. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate costs related to goods produced and sold and services rendered by an entity during the reporting period. This excludes costs incurred during the reporting period related to financial services rendered and other revenue generating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of paid and unpaid preferred stock dividends declared with the form of settlement in cash, stock and payment-in-kind (PIK). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Exploration expenses (including prospecting) related to the mining industry would be included in operating expenses. Exploration costs include costs incurred in identifying areas that may warrant examination and in examining specific areas that are considered to have prospects of mineral reserves. No definition available.
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Amount of gain (loss) on sale or disposal of other assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate revenue less cost of goods and services sold or operating expenses directly attributable to the revenue generation activity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the economic entity which may also be defined as revenue less expenses and taxes from ongoing operations before extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) from continuing operations per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) derived from continuing operations during the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of income (loss) from a disposal group, net of income tax before extraordinary items allocable to noncontrolling interests. Includes, net of tax, income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Per basic share amount, after tax, of income (loss) from the day-to-day business activities of the discontinued operation and gain (loss) from the disposal of the discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Per diluted share amount, after tax, of income (loss) from the day-to-day business activities of the discontinued operation and gain (loss) from the disposal of the discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied. This item includes income or expense related to stock-based compensation based on the investor's grant of stock to employees of an equity method investee. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net amount of operating interest income (expense). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of Net Income (Loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net income after adjustments for dividends on preferred stock (declared in the period) and/or cumulative preferred stock (accumulated for the period). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of income or expense from ancillary business-related activities (that is to say, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Generally recurring costs associated with normal operations except for the portion of these expenses which can be clearly related to production and included in cost of sales or services. Includes selling, general and administrative expense. No definition available.
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) net gains or losses on securities, (d) unusual costs, (e) gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions, and (f) miscellaneous other income and expense items. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net amount of other operating income and expenses, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, from items that are associated with the entity's normal revenue producing operations. No definition available.
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Repayment received or receivable for expenses incurred on behalf of a client or customer, other than those reimbursements received by landlords from tenants. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of revenue recognized from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an earning process. Includes, but is not limited to, investment and interest income before deduction of interest expense when recognized as a component of revenue, and sales and trading gain (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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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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The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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