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Supplemental Cash Flow Information Footnote (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Income taxes (net of refunds of $32,677, $25,991 and $7,438 in 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively)(a) |  |  | $ 130,840 | $ 52,103 | $ 170,450
Capital expenditures |  |  | 953,667 | 850,477 | 851,796
Transition tax on foreign earnings, current |  | $ 28,700 | 28,700 | 30,400 | 14,300
Foreign currency exchange rate losses |  |  | (100) | 28,800 | 27,400
Anticipated Cost Overruns Expense |  | $ 132,400 |  |  |
FCS Business |  |  |  |  |
Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Income taxes (net of refunds of $32,677, $25,991 and $7,438 in 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively)(a) |  |  | $ 45,000 |  |
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% |  |  |  |
Consideration transferred | $ 1,300,000 |  |  |  |
Mineral Resources Limited Wodgina Project | Lithium Hydroxide Conversion Assets |  |  |  |  |
Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Capital expenditures |  |  | $ 135,900 | $ 179,400 | $ 164,700
Consideration transferred |  |  | $ 480,000 |  |

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