# Arkansas Mineral Rights **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/arkansas-mineral-rights/46.md [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) --- ## [Lithium Smackover Formation](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lithium-smackover-formation/88500)
**Author:** [@Susan\_Ransone](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Susan_Ransone)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 11:36pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lithium-smackover-formation/88500 "2026-09-14T23:36:00Z")
I have mineral property in Ark and would like know if it falls in the new Lithium area on the Ark. Map. 64.5 acres, more or less, in the East Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 16 South, Range 24 Wes… --- ## [What supporting documents are needed for a mineral sale](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-supporting-documents-are-needed-for-a-mineral-sale/87482)
**Author:** [@houseghost](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/houseghost)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 3:38pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-supporting-documents-are-needed-for-a-mineral-sale/87482 "2026-05-12T15:38:04Z")
We have inherited mineral rights with several producing oil wells in Union County, AR. At least one well has been producing continually since 1923. We also own mineral rights in neighboring counties that are not producin… --- ## [ExxonMobil Lithium Drilling](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/exxonmobil-lithium-drilling/86789)
**Author:** [@Geauxcowboys](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Geauxcowboys)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 1:47am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/exxonmobil-lithium-drilling/86789 "2026-04-02T01:47:57Z")
Hello everyone, I was sent a letter to my house address. It read that I could lease or sell 7 acres located in Emerson, AR. They wanted to drill for lithium. The letterhead was from Exxon/Mobil. Are you currently dril… --- ## [Value of my mineral rights? Worth keeping?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/value-of-my-mineral-rights-worth-keeping/85124)
**Author:** [@ev247](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ev247)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2026, 1:29am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/value-of-my-mineral-rights-worth-keeping/85124 "2026-03-08T01:29:12Z")
Around 2 years ago, I bought ~28 NMA of mineral rights from a friend. They are located in Columbia County, Arkansas at 16S 20W and span into Sections 8, 9, and 17. They were nearing the initial 3-year term of a lease whe… --- ## [Columbia county arkansas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/columbia-county-arkansas/84949)
**Author:** [@r\_gerard](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/r_gerard)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2026, 9:48pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/columbia-county-arkansas/84949 "2026-02-24T21:48:26Z")
Does anyone know who the current operators are in Section 2 or 35? --- ## [Valuation in a Dead Area](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/valuation-in-a-dead-area/85401)
**Author:** [@Terrel\_Shields](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Terrel_Shields)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 8:15pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/valuation-in-a-dead-area/85401 "2026-01-13T20:15:29Z")
15-20 years ago the Barnett play set off a series of unconventional horizontal plays including the Fayetteville. I appraise minerals as a Cert. General Appraiser and Reg Prof. Geologist. The Fayetteville boomed for 10 ye… --- ## [Lithium open discussion](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lithium-open-discussion/84028)
**Author:** [@SalsterBLB](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/SalsterBLB)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 10:36pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lithium-open-discussion/84028 "2025-10-14T22:36:37Z")
I’m interested in reading conversations about the lithium here in Columbia County. I don’t have a specific question but was told by a local landman that he’d wait on signing a lease and I have Exxon interested in 19 acre… --- ## [Land man in Miller County Arkansas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/land-man-in-miller-county-arkansas/83579)
**Author:** [@user79](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/user79)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2025, 12:54am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/land-man-in-miller-county-arkansas/83579 "2025-09-12T00:54:24Z")
Does anyone know the current landman getting leases signed for Miller County? We were working with one and after we got our attorney to review the lease, he was moved somewhere else and his company said they didn’t know … --- ## [New Lease Help](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-lease-help/82214)
**Author:** [@SalsterBLB](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/SalsterBLB)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2025, 4:52pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-lease-help/82214 "2025-09-11T16:52:59Z")
We had Saltwerx (Exxon) interested in leasing 19.88 acres in Columbia County for the lithium that’s on the way. Inherited all our interests and have never leased land before. Anybody know a good lawyer that can look over… --- ## [Bonus on lease proposal](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bonus-on-lease-proposal/82360)
**Author:** [@SalsterBLB](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/SalsterBLB)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 4:16pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bonus-on-lease-proposal/82360 "2025-07-14T16:16:42Z")
Terms of the lease have not been discussed yet but was curious if this sounds like a good bonus? We can lease this acreage for $400 per acre for a 5-year lease. Then there is a 10-year option at $75 per acre annually. --- ## [Looking for lawyer that will take a case in Union Co](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/looking-for-lawyer-that-will-take-a-case-in-union-co/80616)
**Author:** [@RLMorgan](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/RLMorgan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2025, 11:52pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/looking-for-lawyer-that-will-take-a-case-in-union-co/80616 "2025-04-13T23:52:33Z")
I need a lawyer for a mineral rights issue in Union County. The company that has the lease will not return my calls or letters. --- ## [Inherited minerals in Union County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inherited-minerals-in-union-county/80250)
**Author:** [@Todd133](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Todd133)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 2:36pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inherited-minerals-in-union-county/80250 "2025-03-07T14:36:57Z")
Hello, I recently learned that I inherited producing mineral rights in Union County, Arkansas. My father died 17 years ago, but he was kind of weird with his land deals and did not tell me or my mom about any of his hol… --- ## [Arkansas Oil & Gas Commission denies royalty rate for Lithium](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/arkansas-oil-gas-commission-denies-royalty-rate-for-lithium/78554)
**Author:** [@M\_Barnes](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/M_Barnes)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2025, 1:29pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/arkansas-oil-gas-commission-denies-royalty-rate-for-lithium/78554 "2025-02-25T13:29:59Z")
For those of you watching the Lithium issue in Arkansas. --- ## [Miller County Arkansas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/miller-county-arkansas/78412)
**Author:** [@mg74](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/mg74)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2024, 2:38pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/miller-county-arkansas/78412 "2024-11-23T14:38:04Z")
I have inherited mineral acres in Miller County, Arkansas and have been contacted by a landman concerning Township 19S, Range 28W, Section 34. Looking at the AOGC well map, I can only find an abandoned well from the 1960… --- ## [Desha County, Arkansas leasing](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/desha-county-arkansas-leasing/77736)
**Author:** [@Lydia1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Lydia1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 1:12pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/desha-county-arkansas-leasing/77736 "2024-10-28T13:12:35Z")
Has anyone received any offers in Desha County, Arkansas for leasing their mineral rights for lithium? --- ## [Nevada County, Arkansas Mineral Rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/nevada-county-arkansas-mineral-rights/75238)
**Author:** [@angie](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/angie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 3:32pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/nevada-county-arkansas-mineral-rights/75238 "2024-04-18T15:32:36Z")
I am a new Mineral Rights Forum User. I am an owner of mineral rights in Nevada County, Arkansas, described as the Willisville Nacatoch Sand Unit, 17 + 20-14S-21W. I have owned this for some time, through inheritance, bu… --- ## [Lease Documents Not on File](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-documents-not-on-file/74296)
**Author:** [@tracyf](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/tracyf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 1:11am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-documents-not-on-file/74296 "2024-02-16T01:11:19Z")
Hello - I was told by the First Purchaser that I could get a copy of my grandmother’s oil leases from the Operator. When I spoke with the Operator, they told me they do not have copies of my grandmother’s lease and told … --- ## [XTO will Drill Additional Wells in 2019](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/xto-will-drill-additional-wells-in-2019/39233)
**Author:** [@Terrel\_Shields](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Terrel_Shields)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2024, 2:27pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/xto-will-drill-additional-wells-in-2019/39233 "2024-01-01T14:27:51Z")
According to rumor, XTO plans up to 6 new wells in the Fayetteville play. Also news is that SEECO had planned to plug and abandon 50 wells and BHP Billiton had planned to P&A 27. Both companies have sold their interests.… --- ## [Lithium mining Columbia County Arkansas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lithium-mining-columbia-county-arkansas/73198)
**Author:** [@Greg\_Cox](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Greg_Cox)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2023, 8:39pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lithium-mining-columbia-county-arkansas/73198 "2023-12-26T20:39:14Z")
Anybody been approached about leasing mineral rights for lithium Columbia County Arkansas? --- ## [Ouachita County - Post-Sep 2023 USGS Data Release Era](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ouachita-county-post-sep-2023-usgs-data-release-era/72491)
**Author:** [@jtfuwildcat](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/jtfuwildcat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2023, 2:03pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ouachita-county-post-sep-2023-usgs-data-release-era/72491 "2023-11-25T14:03:30Z")
Has anyone seen the USGS Upper Cretaceous assessment? Please see: Anyone with areas to explore? We have some and are trying to figure out how to get out to those interested in drilling! --- ## [Any new leases in this county? Just curious](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/any-new-leases-in-this-county-just-curious/73015)
**Author:** [@Jimmy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jimmy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2023, 10:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/any-new-leases-in-this-county-just-curious/73015 "2023-11-11T22:26:33Z")
I like to see if anyone knows anything about any new activities in this county? I know Shell Oil is leasing, just wanted to see if anyone else is getting offers! Thanks. --- ## [Drilling Locations](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/drilling-locations/72629)
**Author:** [@MsSewell](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MsSewell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2023, 1:23pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/drilling-locations/72629 "2023-10-14T13:23:25Z")
Cypress and Red River drilling… Plantation 1 is plugged 2017. Plantation 2 permits 2023 shy 200 yards from minerals deed… same oil company over 30 or better… is #2 a new unit or reopening? --- ## [Oil and gas interests](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-interests/72348)
**Author:** [@Jimmy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jimmy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2023, 2:30am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-interests/72348 "2023-10-10T02:30:32Z")
--- ## [Arkansas Probate Attorney](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/arkansas-probate-attorney/72199)
**Author:** [@MarshallProperty](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MarshallProperty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2023, 5:43pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/arkansas-probate-attorney/72199 "2023-09-16T17:43:04Z")
Can anyone recommend an Arkansas-licensed attorney to do a probate involving mineral rights? Thanks! --- ## [Oil and gas interests ](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-interests/72350)
**Author:** [@Jimmy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jimmy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2023, 7:31pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-interests/72350 "2023-09-15T19:31:34Z")
I believe that the oil company is scouting this area! I have been offered money for my royalties in Walker Creek! Not selling! Thank you for this forum. I have oil and gas landman experience and also 20 years of producti… --- ## [Arkansas Mineral Deed Indexing](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/arkansas-mineral-deed-indexing/71813)
**Author:** [@MarshallProperty](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MarshallProperty)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 10:32pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/arkansas-mineral-deed-indexing/71813 "2023-08-03T22:32:04Z")
Does anyone know if Arkansas had a statewide Mineral Deed indexing system of some kind 100 years ago? Or maybe an old AOGC indexing system? And is that old system searchable? I was recently doing onsite research in Van … --- ## [Taxes royalties in Arkansas for Texas residents](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/taxes-royalties-in-arkansas-for-texas-residents/71377)
**Author:** [@vanissasturgis](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/vanissasturgis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2023, 7:12pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/taxes-royalties-in-arkansas-for-texas-residents/71377 "2023-06-28T19:12:41Z")
Own mineral rights in Arkansas reside in Texas. What is our tax on royalties? --- ## [Is there any oil and gas activity?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-there-any-oil-and-gas-activity/70138)
**Author:** [@Thomas\_Pennington](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Thomas_Pennington)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2023, 2:49am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-there-any-oil-and-gas-activity/70138 "2023-03-15T02:49:01Z")
Requesting indications of interest/activity off Porter Rd., north of Lute Mtn. Rd., John Henry Mtn, Van Buren County. Inundated by offers for my property. Recently, offers have increased. --- ## [Just bought minerals, reach out to companies?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/just-bought-minerals-reach-out-to-companies/69259)
**Author:** [@ev247](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ev247)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2023, 1:13pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/just-bought-minerals-reach-out-to-companies/69259 "2023-01-07T13:13:04Z")
Hello, I bought some mineral rights from a friend today. They are in Columbia County, Arkansas, and they are: Undivided 1/6 interest in 166.83 acres Township 16S, Range 20W, and Sections 8, 9, and 17. The sale include… --- ## [Mineral right and royalty rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-right-and-royalty-rights/68488)
**Author:** [@Diane\_Anderson1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Diane_Anderson1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2022, 3:14pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-right-and-royalty-rights/68488 "2022-10-29T15:14:14Z")
I have 40 acres in Lee County and I want to know what I need to do. [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/arkansas-mineral-rights/46.md?page=1)