Gain (Loss) On Tax Regime, Reduction Of Interest On Outstanding Tax Liabilities

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Percentage of voting equity interests acquired at the acquisition date in the business combination.

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Amount of gain (loss) on sale or disposal of an equity method investment.

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The parent entity's interest in net assets of the subsidiary, expressed as a percentage.

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The amount of cash paid for the settlement of litigation or for other legal issues during the period.

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Amount of noncash expense (reversal of expense) for pension and other postretirement benefits.

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Miscellaneous Expense (Income), Net (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2017	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Jun. 29, 2018
Pension expense (income)			$ 14,845	$ 14,142	$ (7,474)
Gain on change of control				(2,586)	(127)
Newly available tax regime, resulting in the reduction of interest on these outstanding tax labilities and as a result recorded a gain					4,500
Charge related to interest on the liabilities			$ 200	$ 500	900
PT Ferro Materials Utama ("FMU") [Member]
Business acquisition, percentage of voting interests acquired				66.00%		66.00%
Gain on change of control		$ (2,600)		$ 2,600
Gardenia Quimica S.A. (“Gardenia”) [Member]
Gain on change of control	$ (2,600)				$ 2,600
PT Ferro Materials Utama ("FMU") [Member]
Total ownership				100.00%		100.00%