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INVESTMENTS IN NON-CONSOLIDATED COMPANIES (Value of investment in Usinas) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure of unconsolidated structured entities [line items]      
Investments in non-consolidated companies, beginning balance $ 478,348 $ 418,379  
Share of results 102,772 68,115  
Other comprehensive income (77,042) (4,786)  
Dividends (8,837) (3,360) $ (183)
Investments in non-consolidated companies, ending balance 495,241 478,348 418,379
USINAS SIDEÚRGICAS DE MINAS GERAIS S.A.      
Disclosure of unconsolidated structured entities [line items]      
Investments in non-consolidated companies, beginning balance 466,299 411,134  
Share of results 97,733 63,030  
Other comprehensive income (75,195) (4,570)  
Dividends (8,753) (3,295)  
Investments in non-consolidated companies, ending balance $ 480,084 $ 466,299 $ 411,134