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Segment Information - Summarized Financial Information by Reportable Segments (Footnote) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Loss on early extinguishment of debt | $ (27,798) | $ 0
Restructuring and other |  | 1,847
Cost of goods sold |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring and other |  | 700
Selling, general and administrative expenses |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring and other |  | 1,500
Non-controlling Interests |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring and other |  | 300
Other (expenses) income, net |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Asset Retirement Obligation, Liabilities Incurred | 3,900 |
Settlement of a legal claim |  | 2,600
Revision of tax indemnification expense |  | $ 800
Interest Expense |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Loss on early extinguishment of debt | 27,800 |
Non-routine Chilean labor costs | $ 5,500 |

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