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Inventory (Schedule Of Inventories) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory [Abstract]      
Raw materials and starting stock $ 7,989   $ 6,848
Semi-finished and finished steel products 78,391   69,333
Operating materials 8,829   8,463
Gross inventory 95,209   84,644
Less: inventory reserves (1,338)   (2,051)
Total inventory, net 93,871   82,593
Cost Of Goods Sold, Amortization of Operating Materials $ 1,200 $ 867