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Commitments and contingencies Matters relating to the St. Croix Alumina Refining Facility (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 162 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2014
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies [Abstract] |
Environmental remediation expense for Hydrocarbon Recovery Plan | $ 1,033 us-gaap_EnvironmentalRemediationExpense

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