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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES: (Details 2) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Environmental matters    
Estimated potential range for environmental matters, low end of range $ 30.4  
Estimated potential range for environmental matters, high end of range 50.6  
Environmental Reserves
   
Environmental matters    
Accrued environmental liabilities 52.9 53.5
Reclamation obligations 22.5 22.6
Remediation obligation 30.4 30.9
Discounted environmental liabilities 20.0 20.1
Remediation liabilities maximum payment term 30 years  
Charges recorded to increase environmental liabilities 0.7  
Payments for reclamation and remediation costs 0.2  
Recurring cost of managing hazardous substances for ongoing operations $ 11.9  
Environmental Reserves | Minimum
   
Environmental matters    
Discount rate (as a percent) 2.80%  
Environmental Reserves | Maximum
   
Environmental matters    
Discount rate (as a percent) 7.00%