OPERATING LEASES

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

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	2015	2014	2013
Operating Leases
Minimum rentals	$        49,461	$       42,887	$       40,151
Contingent rentals (based principally on usage)	60,380	56,717	44,111
Total	$      109,841	$       99,604	$       84,262

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, 2015 are payable as follows:

in thousands
Future Minimum Operating Lease Payments
2016	$        30,945
2017	29,712
2018	26,543
2019	22,455
2020	20,508
Thereafter	128,657
Total	$      258,820

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.