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PENSIONS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS (Estimated Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
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Estimated net periodic benefit cost $ 29.6clf_DefinedBenefitPlanExpectedNetPeriodicBenefitCost  
Pension Benefits [Member]    
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Estimated net periodic benefit cost 23.6clf_DefinedBenefitPlanExpectedNetPeriodicBenefitCost
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Other Benefits [Member]    
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Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants 4.8us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanContributionsByPlanParticipants
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Estimated net periodic benefit cost $ 6.0clf_DefinedBenefitPlanExpectedNetPeriodicBenefitCost
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