Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Non-Controlling Interest Non-Controlling Interest (Notes)

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Non-Controlling Interest Non-Controlling Interest (Notes)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]  
Non-controlling Interest
NOTE 4—NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST
The Company owns a 60% controlling interest in a joint venture formed with Swire Resources, Limited ("Swire") to support the development of the Company's business in China. The joint venture was in a formation and start-up phase during 2013 and began operations on January 1, 2014. In 2013, Swire made an initial capital contribution of $8,000,000 in cash, and the Company made an initial capital contribution of $12,000,000 in cash. The accounts and operations of the joint venture are included in the Consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2013. Swire's share of the net loss of the joint venture is included in net loss attributable to non-controlling interest in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2013. The 40% non-controlling equity interest in the joint venture is presented separately in the Consolidated Balance Sheet and Consolidated Statement of Equity for the year ended December 31, 2013.