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Debt (Schedule of Deferred Financing Costs) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Deferred Finance Costs, End Balance | $ 12.2 | $ 10.6
Bank credit facilities [Member] |  |
Deferred Finance Costs, Beginning Balance | 7.4 | 0.5
Deferred financing costs, additions | 0.5 | 10.6
Deferred financing costs, amortization | (5.5) | (3.7)
Deferred Finance Costs, End Balance | 2.4 | 7.4
Convertible notes [Member] |  |
Deferred Finance Costs, Beginning Balance | 8.1 | 10.0
Deferred financing costs, amortization | (2.6) | (1.9)
Deferred Finance Costs, End Balance | 5.5 | 8.1
DOE Loan Guarantee application [Member] |  |
Deferred Finance Costs, Beginning Balance | 2.5 | 2.0
Deferred financing costs, additions | 4.2 | 0.5
Deferred Finance Costs, End Balance | 6.7 | 2.5
Deferred financing costs [Member] |  |
Deferred Finance Costs, Beginning Balance | 10.6 | 12.0
Deferred financing costs, additions | 4.2 | 0.5
Deferred financing costs, amortization | (2.6) | (1.9)
Deferred Finance Costs, End Balance | $ 12.2 | $ 10.6

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