Self Insurance (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014 mi site	Aug. 31, 2010
Self Insurance [Abstract]
Number of mining units with self-insured equipment	13
Area of self-insured mining units	23
Mining equipment at historical cost		$ 245

Total active underground mining miles with equipment that is self-insured.

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