OPERATING LEASES

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

OPERATING LEASES [Abstract]

OPERATING LEASES

NOTE 7: OPERATING LEASES

Rental expense from continuing operations under nonmineral operating leases for the years ended December 31, exclusive of rental payments made under leases of one month or less, is summarized as follows:

in thousands	2014	2013	2012
Operating Leases
Minimum rentals	$        42,887	$       40,151	$       36,951
Contingent rentals (based principally on usage)	56,717	44,111	32,705
Total	$        99,604	$       84,262	$       69,656

Future minimum operating lease payments under all leases with initial or remaining noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year, exclusive of mineral leases (see Note 12), as of December 31, 2014 are payable as follows:

in thousands
Future Minimum Operating Lease Payments
2015	$        30,096
2016	28,345
2017	25,207
2018	23,231
2019	18,363
Thereafter	128,294
Total	$      253,536

Lease agreements frequently include renewal options and require that we pay for utilities, taxes, insurance and maintenance expense. Options to purchase are also included in some lease agreements.