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Fair Value Measurements - Significant Unobservable Inputs (Details) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
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LME Swap [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Fair value | $ (14.6) | $ (17.9) | $ 2.9 | $ 6.6 | $ 6.1 | $ 10.6
LME Swap [Member] | Level 3 [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative asset, percentage | 0.0858 |  | 0.1000 |  |  |
FX Swap [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Fair value | $ (0.9) | $ (0.4) | $ 0.1 |  |  |
FX Swap [Member] | Level 3 [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative asset, percentage | 0.0858 |  | 0.1000 |  |  |

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