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Derivative and hedging instruments Part 2 (Details) (Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
E.ON Contingent Obligation [Member] | Net Gain (Loss) on Forward and Derivative Contracts [Member]
   
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments [Abstract]    
Gain (loss) recognized in income from derivatives $ 16,781 $ 0
E.ON Contingent Obligation [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]
   
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments [Abstract]    
Gain (loss) recognized in income from derivatives (1,412) 1,411
Midwest Premium Contracts [Member] | Net Gain (Loss) on Forward and Derivative Contracts [Member]
   
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments [Abstract]    
Gain (loss) recognized in income from derivatives 140 0
Primary Aluminum Put Option Contracts [Member] | Net Gain (Loss) on Forward and Derivative Contracts [Member]
   
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments [Abstract]    
Gain (loss) recognized in income from derivatives 0 (2,725)
Primary Aluminum Sales Contracts [Member] | Net Gain (Loss) on Forward and Derivative Contracts [Member]
   
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments [Abstract]    
Gain (loss) recognized in income from derivatives (323) (1,571)
Primary Aluminum Sales Contracts [Member] | Related Party Sales [Member]
   
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments [Abstract]    
Gain (loss) recognized in income from derivatives 1,353 1,309
Power Contracts [Member] | Net Gain (Loss) on Forward and Derivative Contracts [Member]
   
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments [Abstract]    
Gain (loss) recognized in income from derivatives $ 0 $ 147