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Note 6 - Derivative Instruments (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014 Nickel Swaps [Member] Minimum [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 Nickel Swaps [Member] Maximum [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 Carbon Swaps [Member] Minimum [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 Carbon Swaps [Member] Maximum [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 ABL Credit Facility [Member] London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] Term Loan [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 ABL Credit Facility [Member] London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] Term Loan [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 ABL Credit Facility [Member]
Note 6 - Derivative Instruments (Details) [Line Items]
Derivative, Remaining Maturity	1 month	26 months	1 month	9 months
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding (in Dollars)					$ 46.7	$ 53.2	$ 39.4

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- Definition

Period remaining until the derivative contract matures, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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- Definition

Amount borrowed under the credit facility as of the balance sheet date.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

-Number 210

-Section 02

-Paragraph 19, 22

-Article 5

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