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Basis of Presentation (Details) - Feralloy Processing Company |  | 9 Months Ended |  |
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Mar. 31, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2020 | Mar. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Ownership percentage acquired | 49.00% | 49.00% |  |
Ownership percentage in consolidated investments other than equity method investment | 100.00% | 100.00% | 51.00% | 51.00%

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