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Inventories Details Textuals (Details) (Reserve for materials and supplies [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Reserve for materials and supplies [Member]
   
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]    
Materials and supplies reserves $ 4.9us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesBalance
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$ 4.6us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesBalance
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= btu_ReserveForMaterialsAndSuppliesMember