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Components of Accumulated other comprehensive loss (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Unrealized loss on financial instruments | $ (1,061) |  | $ (1,040) |
Defined benefit plan liabilities | (141,100) |  | (142,259) |
Equity in investee other comprehensive income | (8,476) | [1] | (8,476) | [1]
Other comprehensive loss before income tax effect | (150,637) |  | (151,775) |
Income tax effect | 16,805 |  | 17,187 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | $ (133,832) |  | $ (134,588) |
[1] | The amount includes our equity in the other comprehensive income of Mt. Holly Aluminum Company.

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