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Supplemental Cash Flow Information Footnote (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Capital expenditures |  | $ 850,477 | $ 851,796 | $ 699,991
Transition tax on foreign earnings, current |  | 30,400 | 14,300 | 28,400
Foreign currency exchange rate losses |  | $ 28,800 | 27,400 | 10,500
Polyolefin Catalysts |  |  |  |
Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Income taxes paid from gain on sale |  |  |  | $ 41,000
Lithium Hydroxide Conversion Assets |  |  |  |
Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Ownership percentage | 40.00% | 40.00% |  |
Mineral Resources Limited Wodgina Project |  |  |  |
Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Ownership percentage | 60.00% | 60.00% |  |
Consideration transferred | $ 1,300,000 | $ 1,322,566 |  |
Mineral Resources Limited Wodgina Project | Lithium Hydroxide Conversion Assets |  |  |  |
Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Capital expenditures |  | 179,400 | $ 164,700 |
Consideration transferred |  | $ 480,000 |  |

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