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Goodwill and Other Intangibles - Changes in Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at beginning of period | $ 1,578,785
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | (7,348)
Balance at end of period | 1,559,055
Reportable Segments | Lithium |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at beginning of period | 1,370,846
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | (5,335)
Balance at end of period | 1,353,129
Reportable Segments | Bromine Specialties |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at beginning of period | 20,319
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | 0
Balance at end of period | 20,319
Reportable Segments | Catalysts |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at beginning of period | 181,034
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | (2,013)
Balance at end of period | 179,021
Reportable Segments | All Other |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at beginning of period | 6,586
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | 0
Balance at end of period | 6,586
Mineral Resources Limited Wodgina Project |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Acquisitions | (12,382)
Balance at end of period | 19,380
Mineral Resources Limited Wodgina Project | Reportable Segments | Lithium |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Acquisitions | (12,382)
Mineral Resources Limited Wodgina Project | Reportable Segments | Bromine Specialties |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Acquisitions | 0
Mineral Resources Limited Wodgina Project | Reportable Segments | Catalysts |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Acquisitions | 0
Mineral Resources Limited Wodgina Project | Reportable Segments | All Other |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Acquisitions | $ 0

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