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Derivative Financial Instruments and Related Hedging Programs, Hedging Discussion (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Mar. 29, 2010
Derivative Financial Instruments and Related Hedging Programs (Textuals) [Abstract]      
Aggregate fair value of derivative instruments in a net liability position $ (11.4)us-gaap_DerivativeNetLiabilityPositionAggregateFairValue    
Principal amount of notes 225.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFaceAmount 225.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFaceAmount  
Convertible Notes      
Derivative Financial Instruments and Related Hedging Programs (Textuals) [Abstract]      
Principal amount of notes     $ 175.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFaceAmount
/ kalu_ConvertibleRelatedTransactionsAxis
= us-gaap_ConvertibleDebtMember