COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Minimum Royalties Under Mineral Leases) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract]
2022	$ 26.2
2023-2024	39.2
2025-2026	26.2
Thereafter	162.2
Total	$ 253.8

Mineral leases future minimum royalties due in fourth and fifth year.

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