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DERIVATIVES (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2019
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commodity contract commitments
The following table provides information regarding the Company's commodity contract commitments at November 30, 2019:
Commodity
 
Long/Short
 
Total
Aluminum
 
Long
 
1,975

 MT
Copper
 
Long
 
987

 MT
Copper
 
Short
 
7,178

 MT
Electricity
 
Long
 
2,000,000

MW(h)
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MT = Metric Ton
MW(h) = Megawatt hour

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
The following table summarizes activity related to the Company's derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings. All other activity related to the Company's derivative instruments and hedged items was immaterial for the periods presented. 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended November 30,
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (in thousands)
 
Location
 
2019
 
2018
Commodity
 
Cost of goods sold
 
$
(1,315
)
 
$
(840
)
Foreign exchange
 
SG&A expenses
 
41

 
126

Loss before income taxes
 
 
 
$
(1,274
)
 
$
(714
)