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INVESTMENTS IN NON-CONSOLIDATED COMPANIES (Value of investment in Usinas) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Disclosure of unconsolidated structured entities [line items] |  |  |
Investments in non-consolidated companies, beginning balance | $ 513,648 | $ 495,241 |
Share of results | 57,555 | 60,967 |
Other comprehensive income | (93,598) | (39,449) |
Dividends | (6,299) | (3,111) | $ (8,837)
Investments in non-consolidated companies, ending balance | 471,306 | 513,648 | 495,241
USINAS SIDEÚRGICAS DE MINAS GERAIS S.A. |  |  |
Disclosure of unconsolidated structured entities [line items] |  |  |
Investments in non-consolidated companies, beginning balance | 486,643 | 480,084 |
Share of results | 35,580 | 48,502 |
Other comprehensive income | (93,237) | (38,896) |
Dividends | (6,038) | (3,047) |
Investments in non-consolidated companies, ending balance | $ 422,948 | $ 486,643 | $ 480,084

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