COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Minimum Royalties Under Mineral Leases) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract]
2023	$ 28.5
2024-2025	39.6
2026-2027	29.1
Thereafter	143.3
Total	$ 240.5

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

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