Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Supplemental cash flow, net cash paid (received) during the period for: [Abstract]
Interest, net of capitalized interest	$ 59.1	$ 57.8
Income taxes	0.4	1.0
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	(331.1)	(104.5)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	54.8	58.4	45.3	227.0
Supplemental cash flow, noncash investing and financing activities [Abstract]
Capital investments	6.6	5.6
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Supplemental cash flow, noncash investing and financing activities [Abstract]
Issuance of restricted stock and restricted stock units	3.7	2.5
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | SunCoke Middletown [Member]
Supplemental cash flow, net cash paid (received) during the period for: [Abstract]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	32.6	39.8
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	$ 17.6		$ 14.2