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Guarantees (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Bonding Requirements [Member] | Magnum [Member]
 
Surety bonds posted in the company's favor $ 48.9
Letters of credit posted in the Company's favor 32.7
Guarantee obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted 38.5
Indemnification Agreement [Member]
 
Guarantee obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted 25.3
Performance Guarantee [Member] | Magnum [Member]
 
Volume of purchased coal in tons 1,100,000
Magnum [Member]
 
Guarantee obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted 23.8
Excess of the current market cost of purchasing coal over the selling price $ 368.2
Volume of purchased coal in tons 10,700,000