PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Net Book Value of Land and Mineral Rights) (Details) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | ||
Land rights | $ 46.4 | $ 37.3 |
Mineral rights: | ||
Cost | 7,874.4 | 7,831.4 |
Less depletion | 727.0 | 516.0 |
Net mineral rights | $ 7,147.4 | $ 7,315.4 |
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of real estate held for productive use. This excludes land held for sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The accumulated decrease in the carrying value of the mineral properties as a result of mine or mineral production. No definition available.
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Carrying amount at the balance sheet date of mineral properties, gross of adjustments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Mineral properties, net of adjustments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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