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Derivatives, Hedging Programs and Other Financial Instruments - Summary of Volume of Derivative and or Physical Delivery Commitments with Energy Companies (Details) - Scenario, Forecast | Dec. 31, 2026 | Dec. 31, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Zinc |  |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Percent of Required Need, Coverage |  |  |  |  | 66.00%
Natural Gas |  |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Percent of Required Need, Coverage | 20.00% | 25.00% | 46.00% | 48.00% | 49.00%
Copper |  |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Percent of Required Need, Coverage |  |  |  |  | 58.00%
Magnesium |  |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Percent of Required Need, Coverage |  |  |  |  | 64.00%
Silicon |  |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Percent of Required Need, Coverage |  |  |  |  | 100.00%
Electricity |  |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Percent of Required Need, Coverage |  |  |  | 43.00% | 77.00%

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