Description of the Business and Significant Accounting Policies - Description of the Business (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) item segment	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information
Number of reportable segments \| segment	4
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	$ 171,212	$ 171,212
United Steel Supply, LLC
Segment Reporting Information
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage	90.00%	90.00%
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	$ 60,000	$ 60,000
Mesabi Nugget
Segment Reporting Information
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage	86.00%	86.00%
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	$ 111,200	$ 111,200
Unity Aluminum, Inc \| Aluminum Operations
Segment Reporting Information
Number Of Satellite Recycled Aluminum Slab Centers \| item	2
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage	94.40%

As of the reporting date, the aggregate carrying amount of all noncontrolling interests which are redeemable by the (parent) entity (1) at a fixed or determinable price on a fixed or determinable date, (2) at the option of the holder of the noncontrolling interest, or (3) upon occurrence of an event that is not solely within the control of the (parent) entity. This item includes noncontrolling interest holder's ownership (or holders' ownership) regardless of the type of equity interest (common, preferred, other) including all potential organizational (legal) forms of the investee entity.

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