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Asset Retirement Obligations (ARO) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Asset Retirement Obligation [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance, ARO liability $ 14,274 $ 15,233
Additional ARO liability incurred 1,110 1,057
ARO liabilities settled (1,315) (1,162)
Accretion expense 1,102 1,040
Adjustments 0 (1,894) [1]
Ending balance, ARO liability $ 15,171 $ 14,274
[1] We adjusted our ARO liability in 2010 for changes in the estimated amounts and timing of costs associated with the disposal of spent pot liner.