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Segment Information - Summarized Financial Information by Reportable Segments (Footnote) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Mark-to-market (loss) gain on public equity securities | $ (17,800) | $ 15,000 | $ (27,200) | $ 60,800
(Loss) gain in fair value of public equity securities | (17,780) | 15,020 | (60,939) | 60,846
Liability releases |  |  | (2,570) |
Selling, general and administrative expenses |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Legal costs | 5,100 |  | 5,200 |
Liability releases |  |  |  | 1,900
Other restructuring costs |  | 700 |  | 1,400
Multiemployer plan, period contributions |  | 600 |  | 600
Other income, net |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Mark-to-market (loss) gain on public equity securities | (17,800) | 15,000 | (27,200) | 60,800
(Loss) gain in fair value of public equity securities |  |  | (33,700) |
Preferred equity gain | 8,900 | 2,700 | 17,600 | 2,700
Liability releases | $ 600 |  | 600 |
Revision of tax indemnification expense (gain) loss |  | $ (3,900) | 2,400 | (3,900)
Gain (loss) on sale of assets |  |  | 17,300 |
Charges for asset retirement obligations |  |  | 2,900 | $ 3,600
Cost of goods sold |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Non-routine labor costs |  |  | $ 1,400 |
Windfield Holdings |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Equity method investment, ownership percentage | 49.00% |  | 49.00% |

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