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INCOME TAXES
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]  
INCOME TAXES
Note 6:                          INCOME TAXES

Our effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was 71.4% and 27.8%, respectively.  For 2013 and 2012, the rate differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35.0% due to depletion deductions and differences in local tax rates on the income from our foreign subsidiaries. Additionally, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the effective tax rate includes the establishment of a valuation allowance of $2.5 for deferred tax assets in certain foreign entities, primarily related to the performance of our South African operations.  For 2013, the effective tax rate is also negatively impacted by jurisdictions with losses for which a tax benefit cannot be recognized.  Due to changes in the mix of income and losses amongst jurisdictions, we changed 2013's estimated annual effective tax rate (absent discrete items) from 27.6% to 41.2%.

In the normal course of business, we are subject to examination by taxing authorities throughout the world.  With few exceptions, we are no longer subject to income tax examinations by tax authorities for years prior to 2008.  The United States Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") has examined our federal income tax returns for all years through 2009.