BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Narrative) (Details) - Hibbing [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Mar. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
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| Other Noncurrent Assets [Member] | 听 | 听 |
| Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | 听 | 听 |
| Ownership interest, equity method investment | 23.00% | 23.00% |
| Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member] | 听 | 听 |
| Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | 听 | 听 |
| Equity Method Investments | $ 7.3 | $ 11.0 |
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