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ENVIRONMENTAL AND MINE CLOSURE OBLIGATIONS (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2018
Environmental Loss Contingency And Mine Reclamation And Closing Liability Current And Noncurrent | $ 171.3 | $ 177.3
U.S. Iron Ore [Member] |  |
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Period Increase (Decrease) | $ (26.2) |

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