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| LEASE OBLIGATIONS |
NOTE 10 - LEASE OBLIGATIONS
We lease certain mining, production and other equipment under operating and capital leases. The leases are for varying lengths, generally at market interest rates and contain purchase and/or renewal options at the end of the terms. Our operating lease expense was $7.1 million, $7.6 million and $12.0 million for the years ended DecemberÌý31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Capital lease assets were $37.4 million and $29.3 million at DecemberÌý31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Corresponding accumulated amortization of capital leases included in respective allowances for depreciation were $21.0 million and $13.1 million at DecemberÌý31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Future minimum payments under capital leases and non-cancellable operating leases at DecemberÌý31, 2017 are as follows:
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- Definition The entire disclosure for lessee entity's leasing arrangements including, but not limited to, all of the following: (a.) The basis on which contingent rental payments are determined, (b.) The existence and terms of renewal or purchase options and escalation clauses, (c.) Restrictions imposed by lease agreements, such as those concerning dividends, additional debt, and further leasing. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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