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NATURE OF OPERATIONS (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2022 USD ($) segments mini_mill numberOfRerollingMills micro_mill
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |
Number of electric arc furnace mini mills | mini_mill | 7
Number of electric arc furnace micro mills | micro_mill | 2
Number of rerolling mills | numberOfRerollingMills | 1
Number of business segments | segments | 2
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency | $ | $ 9.6

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