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Derivative Financial Instruments and Related Hedging Programs, Hedging Discussion (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Dec. 31, 2011 mmlbs | Dec. 31, 2010 mmlbs | Dec. 31, 2009 mmlbs | Dec. 31, 2011 2012 mmlbs | Dec. 31, 2011 2013 mmlbs | Mar. 29, 2010 Convertible Debt
Hedges of Operational Risks |  |  |  |  |  |
Total fabricated products shipments containing fixed price terms | 157.0 | 97.0 | 162.7 |  |  |
Firm price customer sales contracts containing price risk on anticipated purchases of primary aluminum |  |  |  | 103.1 | 0.4 |
Hedges Relating to the Notes |  |  |  |  |  |
Aggregate principal amount of notes |  |  |  |  |  | $ 175.0

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