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Inventories (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Inventory, Net [Abstract] |  |  |
Inventories provided by customers and suppliers | $ 215.0 | $ 215.0 | $ 437.0
Decline in Uranium Quantities Provided by Customers and Suppliers |  | 25.00% |
Decline in Uranium Spot Price Indicator |  | 35.00% |
Inventory write-down | $ 2.3 | $ 3.0 |

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