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Derivatives Net Gain (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, (loss) gain on derivative, net | $ (5.7) | $ 0.7
Commodity Contract [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, (loss) gain on derivative, net | (5.5) | 0.7
Commodity Contract [Member] | Glencore [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, (loss) gain on derivative, net | (1.0) | 0.3
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, (loss) gain on derivative, net | $ (0.2) | $ 0.0

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