Subsequent Event (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Ownership interest in Chile joint venture	82.00%
Ownership interest in Argentina joint venture	18.00%
Expected purchase price of Chile and Argentina joint ventures sold	$ 61.8

Ownership interest of a joint venture in Argentina sold to the Company’s joint venture partner.

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