# General Mineral Rights Discussion **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/general-mineral-rights-discussion/5.md?page=159 [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 160 --- ## [Seeking interpretation of mineral rights language in Patent Deed from State of Nevada](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/seeking-interpretation-of-mineral-rights-language-in-patent-deed-from-state-of-nevada/21353)
**Author:** [@James\_Steven\_Thiriot](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/James_Steven_Thiriot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2012, 6:45am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/seeking-interpretation-of-mineral-rights-language-in-patent-deed-from-state-of-nevada/21353 "2012-05-22T06:45:52Z")
I recently found two patent deeds which address mineral rights for property we own in Lincoln County, Nevada. The first patent deed, which was issued by the Federal government, addresses most of our property and was exam… --- ## [Operator's negotiations with Surface/Mineral owner](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/operators-negotiations-with-surface-mineral-owner/21351)
**Author:** [@Vernon](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Vernon)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2012, 8:21pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/operators-negotiations-with-surface-mineral-owner/21351 "2012-05-20T20:21:54Z")
As a novice I have a couple of questions: If the operator has a mineral lease in effect with the owner of the surface and mineral rights: Will they contact the surface owner prior to seeking a drilling permit or do t… --- ## [Mississippian thickness in north central Oklahoma map?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mississippian-thickness-in-north-central-oklahoma-map/21337)
**Author:** [@Larry6](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Larry6)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2012, 4:21pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mississippian-thickness-in-north-central-oklahoma-map/21337 "2012-05-20T16:21:41Z")
I’m not finding a map that indicates the thickness of the Mississippian limestone for Pawnee County, Oklahoma. Does somebody have a good link to share? Does the drilling permit or spacing unit documents provide data I … --- ## [Question about drilling in my drill spacing and royalties](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/question-about-drilling-in-my-drill-spacing-and-royalties/21355)
**Author:** [@Donald\_Anglin](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Donald_Anglin)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2012, 1:14am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/question-about-drilling-in-my-drill-spacing-and-royalties/21355 "2012-05-18T01:14:44Z")
I have been watching mineral rights on ND Oil and Gas Commission site. I just realized that I was looking at the wrong sections on one of my leases (Sec 5 & 6 163N 100W). Each Section is in a separate 1280 drill spacing … --- ## [A good lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/a-good-lease/21374)
**Author:** [@Taylor3](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Taylor3)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2012, 8:10pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/a-good-lease/21374 "2012-05-15T20:10:52Z")
Needing a hardcopy of a good Texas “landowner” oil and gas lease. We’ve always used or a form of the Producers 88, and I understand this is geared more toward the oil company or person(s) leasing your property. I hear th… --- ## [North Dakota Mineral Right Question](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/north-dakota-mineral-right-question/24488)
**Author:** [@Elizabeth\_S\_Hogg](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Elizabeth_S_Hogg)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2012, 2:08am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/north-dakota-mineral-right-question/24488 "2012-05-15T02:08:09Z")
My sister & I own the mineral rights to a piece of land in Williams County, North Dakota (Township 159 North Range 101 West and 102 West). I have NO idea how much this should lease for. Does anyone have any ideas how muc… --- ## [Drilling permit expiration date - what does it imply?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/drilling-permit-expiration-date-what-does-it-imply/21382)
**Author:** [@Larry6](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Larry6)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2012, 6:25pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/drilling-permit-expiration-date-what-does-it-imply/21382 "2012-05-13T18:25:52Z")
Diving into the mineral owners’ side of the fence of drilling has reminded me that ‘the more you learn the more you figure out you don’t know’. So - in my beginner steps of understanding… (intent on catching up) Does t… --- ## [Statute of Limitation for unpaid royalties in TX?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/statute-of-limitation-for-unpaid-royalties-in-tx/21398)
**Author:** [@Debbie\_Storm](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Debbie_Storm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2012, 3:03am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/statute-of-limitation-for-unpaid-royalties-in-tx/21398 "2012-05-12T03:03:38Z")
Does anyone know what the statute of limitation for unpaid royalties in Texas is? DStorm --- ## [Blaine, Woods, Major counties](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/blaine-woods-major-counties/21384)
**Author:** [@Zeke\_Campfield](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Zeke_Campfield)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2012, 10:43pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/blaine-woods-major-counties/21384 "2012-05-11T22:43:00Z")
I’m looking for landowners in Blaine, Major, or Woods counties who are currently hosting oil or gas rigs on their property. I’m a reporter for the Oklahoman and NewsOK, and I can be reached at zcampfield@opubco.com. Than… --- ## [Mistake on royalties](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mistake-on-royalties/21392)
**Author:** [@Robert\_Pritchard1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Robert_Pritchard1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2012, 5:27pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mistake-on-royalties/21392 "2012-05-11T17:27:37Z")
Well, been doing some land research since I was contacted on some royalties I didn’t know I had from inheritance… What I found was my grandfather bought all royalties under 3 1/4 Sections from family totaling 480 acres f… --- ## [Lease question](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-question/21416)
**Author:** [@Robert\_Pritchard1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Robert_Pritchard1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2012, 4:09pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-question/21416 "2012-05-10T16:09:50Z")
Ok I got another mineral lease question… I was contacted last week by landman who is leasing for oil production company… I inherited minerals from my Gpa and shows I have 4 quarters of minerals 3 in 1 section 1 in anothe… --- ## [Matagorda county mineral values bay city texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/matagorda-county-mineral-values-bay-city-texas/21402)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Morrow](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Michael_Morrow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2012, 4:36am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/matagorda-county-mineral-values-bay-city-texas/21402 "2012-05-10T04:36:02Z")
Does anyone know of any recent mineral values on nonproducing large tracts in Bay City, Texas or Matagorda County, Texas? --- ## [Fracking destined to be BANNED?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/fracking-destined-to-be-banned/21635)
**Author:** [@Neverybilly](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Neverybilly)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2012, 9:05pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/fracking-destined-to-be-banned/21635 "2012-05-08T21:05:28Z")
On a blog, somebody said that if Obama is reelected, fracking (fracing?) will be banned. Do you think that is really possible? If so, the oil and gas industry is history, and oil price would go through the roof, as I’d t… --- ## [New Mineral Rights Owner](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-mineral-rights-owner/21682)
**Author:** [@James\_S\_Passmore](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/James_S_Passmore)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2012, 8:52pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-mineral-rights-owner/21682 "2012-05-08T20:52:40Z")
Hi Everyone My name is Jim and I am a fairly new owner of mineral rights along with my sister. My mineral rights leases are located in Shelby County, Texas and currently being maintained by the XTO Corporation headquart… --- ## [Does The Oklahoma Corp. Commission Ruling Over Ride Terms In A Lease Contract](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/does-the-oklahoma-corp-commission-ruling-over-ride-terms-in-a-lease-contract/21457)
**Author:** [@M\_D\_Wood](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/M_D_Wood)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2012, 5:24pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/does-the-oklahoma-corp-commission-ruling-over-ride-terms-in-a-lease-contract/21457 "2012-05-08T17:24:36Z")
We signed a lease contract for 3/16th interest for our mineral rights in Grady 18-4-5. The Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OKCC) just rendered an order pooling and unitizing this Section at 640 acres and 1/8 interest. D… --- ## [Surface, Sub-Surface, and mineral rights?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/surface-sub-surface-and-mineral-rights/21424)
**Author:** [@Nathan\_Rubio](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Nathan_Rubio)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2012, 1:22am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/surface-sub-surface-and-mineral-rights/21424 "2012-05-08T01:22:46Z")
Hey everyone, I had a question on what the difference is between surface and sub-surface? We sold a ranch some years back but retained all sub-surface rights, including mineral. Just recently, we were approached by a c… --- ## [The Physical location of Mineral Rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/the-physical-location-of-mineral-rights/21441)
**Author:** [@Christy\_Nidle](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Christy_Nidle)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2012, 6:32pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/the-physical-location-of-mineral-rights/21441 "2012-05-06T18:32:26Z")
I have mineral rights that the landmen can’t seem to locate. What should I do next? --- ## [Minnow's swimming with the big fish, in the pool of oil](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/minnows-swimming-with-the-big-fish-in-the-pool-of-oil/21446)
**Author:** [@Kaye1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kaye1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2012, 7:16pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/minnows-swimming-with-the-big-fish-in-the-pool-of-oil/21446 "2012-05-04T19:16:44Z")
Since joining, it is amazing how specific people here on the forum are so generous by continuously stepping up to the plate to help us newcomers understand some of the complexities of this oil business. One in particular… --- ## [Production Values](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/production-values/21498)
**Author:** [@JJF1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/JJF1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2012, 8:59pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/production-values/21498 "2012-05-03T20:59:17Z")
Hello, I’m new. Have a question… My wife is a member of a trust that owns mineral rights in North Dakota and Montana. The oil company pays the trust for the crude pumped. Over the years, the Trustees have just taken th… --- ## [Salt Water Disposal](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/salt-water-disposal/24020)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Bullard](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jeff_Bullard)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2012, 2:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/salt-water-disposal/24020 "2012-05-03T14:02:25Z")
Our family is in the process of negotiations for our land to be used for Salt Water Disposal in Dimmit County, Texas. We are wanting a fair price for our land usage and Salt Water disposal and have received what we feel… --- ## [We are getting offers](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/we-are-getting-offers/21471)
**Author:** [@Debbie\_Short](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Debbie_Short)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2012, 11:41pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/we-are-getting-offers/21471 "2012-05-01T23:41:22Z")
We are getting offers every few months now. We have rights at Section 32, Township 162 North, Range 99 West, Divide County. We have no interest in selling, our lease is with Irish Oil but Baytex is named on one piece of … --- ## [Record your current contact info. with the county clerk](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/record-your-current-contact-info-with-the-county-clerk/21555)
**Author:** [@Kaye1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kaye1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2012, 9:56pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/record-your-current-contact-info-with-the-county-clerk/21555 "2012-04-30T21:56:37Z")
To protect our interest in the minerals we own, we all need to make sure our current address is recorded with the county clerk where the minerals are located. This ensures that you can be contacted in the event an oil co… --- ## [NDIC GIS Map](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ndic-gis-map/21521)
**Author:** [@Snues](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Snues)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2012, 9:46pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ndic-gis-map/21521 "2012-04-30T21:46:20Z")
To Anyone, I have questions that I’m not finding the answer to. On the NDIC GIS Map, when you click on the “Drilling/Spacing” icon and then Bakken, then 1280 spacing, why are some of the spacing units colored in Pink a… --- ## [Joint tenancy and title research](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/joint-tenancy-and-title-research/23830)
**Author:** [@Norris\_Chase](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Norris_Chase)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2012, 8:08am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/joint-tenancy-and-title-research/23830 "2012-04-30T08:08:06Z")
Question #1 My grandma willed the farm under joint tenancy. After her passing, a few years later my dad and his siblings sold the farm and shared equally in the proceeds and mineral rights. This all took place in North … --- ## [How do I find out how many acres my rights cover?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-find-out-how-many-acres-my-rights-cover/21491)
**Author:** [@Jeffrey\_E\_Breckenridge](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jeffrey_E_Breckenridge)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2012, 5:44pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-find-out-how-many-acres-my-rights-cover/21491 "2012-04-28T17:44:32Z")
I’m interested in learning more about our rights. My two sisters and I own a fraction of mineral rights to some property in Duval County, Texas described in the deed as “All of Block 9 and Block 17 of Realitos Subdivisio… --- ## [Need help interpreting some numbers, please](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-help-interpreting-some-numbers-please/21518)
**Author:** [@Joanne\_G](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Joanne_G)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2012, 1:31pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-help-interpreting-some-numbers-please/21518 "2012-04-25T13:31:31Z")
They finally published some numbers on a well I have an interest in, but I don’t really understand the numbers. These came from the Montana gas and oil site. BBLS Oil Cond-6131. MCF Gas 5038. BBLS water 20320 Days produ… --- ## [The Ultimate O& G blog?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/the-ultimate-o-g-blog/21539)
**Author:** [@John\_Anderson\_Andy\_Davis](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/John_Anderson_Andy_Davis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2012, 8:42pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/the-ultimate-o-g-blog/21539 "2012-04-24T20:42:15Z")
As a newbie, I’m always searching for information sources. I just ran across a great blog that was oriented primarily toward the Bakken play but has expanded to other O & G areas. Not only are the posts interesting and t… --- ## [Do you know anyone who needs housing or a lot in Ward County, ND (Bakken Shale area)?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/do-you-know-anyone-who-needs-housing-or-a-lot-in-ward-county-nd-bakken-shale-area/21553)
**Author:** [@Jana\_Fay\_Bacarisse](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jana_Fay_Bacarisse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2012, 10:40pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/do-you-know-anyone-who-needs-housing-or-a-lot-in-ward-county-nd-bakken-shale-area/21553 "2012-04-20T22:40:14Z")
We own several city lots in the small town of Berthold, North Dakota. Berthold is located in Ward County, about 30 minutes from Minot, North Dakota. I am interested in leasing or selling the city lots. I have read about … --- ## [Northwest Kansas?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/northwest-kansas/21556)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Cole](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ryan_Cole)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2012, 4:11am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/northwest-kansas/21556 "2012-04-20T04:11:17Z")
I was hoping someone with more information than myself could say whether or not the formations they are currently tapping into in South Central Kansas could become a boom up in the Northwest part of the state. More speci… --- ## [Am I entitled to royalties from neighbor's gas/oil well?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/am-i-entitled-to-royalties-from-neighbors-gas-oil-well/21607)
**Author:** [@Elaine\_Callahan](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Elaine_Callahan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2012, 2:14pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/am-i-entitled-to-royalties-from-neighbors-gas-oil-well/21607 "2012-04-18T14:14:14Z")
EOG drilled a very successful well on my neighbor’s land which is less than 1/4 mile from my acreage. What dictates if I should be getting royalties off this well? How can I determine if the well is horizontal? Thank yo… [Previous page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/general-mineral-rights-discussion/5.md?page=158) [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/general-mineral-rights-discussion/5.md?page=160)