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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2012
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS:      
Minimum correlation coefficient between average monthly copper prices on LME and COMEX exchanges (as a percent)     99.90%
Copper derivative activity related to copper sales transactions      
Realized gain (loss) on copper derivatives $ 13.5 $ (41.9)  
Zero cost collar contracts | 2011
     
Copper derivative activity related to copper sales transactions      
Pounds 423,300,000   46,300,000
Average LME cap price 3.63   5.18
Average LME floor price 2.27   3.50
Swap contracts | 2011
     
Copper derivative activity related to copper sales transactions      
Pounds 390,800,000    
Weighted average COMEX price 3.46    
Realized gain (loss) on copper derivatives $ 13.5