# General Mineral Rights Discussion **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/general-mineral-rights-discussion/5.md?page=165 [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 166 --- ## [What Crude Prices are needed in the Niobrara or Any Oil Plays?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-crude-prices-are-needed-in-the-niobrara-or-any-oil-plays/22790)
**Author:** [@Billy2](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Billy2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2011, 12:47pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-crude-prices-are-needed-in-the-niobrara-or-any-oil-plays/22790 "2011-09-07T12:47:54Z")
Where does the price of crude need to be to make it unattractive for companies to want to invest heavily in areas like Weld County, Colorado? Conversely, is there a price point where if above that level they are willing … --- ## [Well damaged while nearby well being fraced](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/well-damaged-while-nearby-well-being-fraced/22801)
**Author:** [@Susan\_Nolen](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Susan_Nolen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2011, 4:56am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/well-damaged-while-nearby-well-being-fraced/22801 "2011-09-03T04:56:34Z")
Recently, a well nearby to our wells was fraced - our producer was notified before the fracing started and shut in our wells - then our producer was notified that the other operator had finished fracing the nearby well, … --- ## [I'm a mineral rights owner in Montague Texas, anyone else?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/im-a-mineral-rights-owner-in-montague-texas-anyone-else/24658)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Zampano](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Justin_Zampano)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2011, 5:15pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/im-a-mineral-rights-owner-in-montague-texas-anyone-else/24658 "2011-09-02T17:15:36Z")
Hello folks, I just signed up to this site, I’m hoping to get some information, maybe make some contacts. I am an owner of 50 net mineral acres in Montague, Texas – the acres are near Bowie, TX. I just received a lette… --- ## [Having trouble finding leggit info regarding Operator & Landman](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/having-trouble-finding-leggit-info-regarding-operator-landman/23407)
**Author:** [@ME\_Selby](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ME_Selby)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2011, 1:03pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/having-trouble-finding-leggit-info-regarding-operator-landman/23407 "2011-09-02T13:03:36Z")
Family was contacted by an independent landman stating that he was interested in leasing our mineral. He first said that he was working with a company named Matador and would see about getting the money together to make … --- ## [When to hire an attorney?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/when-to-hire-an-attorney/22821)
**Author:** [@Ned\_Smith](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ned_Smith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2011, 6:25pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/when-to-hire-an-attorney/22821 "2011-08-30T18:25:14Z")
I am reading online not to hire an attorney too quickly and don’t know what that means. We are three family members who own percentages of a 320 acre property (50/25/25) in Wyoming. We have all been given identical leas… --- ## [Need estimate of FMV of mineral interests (non-producing) and royalty interests (non-producing)](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-estimate-of-fmv-of-mineral-interests-non-producing-and-royalty-interests-non-producing/24058)
**Author:** [@David\_Bawden](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/David_Bawden)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2011, 4:28pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-estimate-of-fmv-of-mineral-interests-non-producing-and-royalty-interests-non-producing/24058 "2011-08-27T16:28:25Z")
Greetings everyone. I searched around a bit but I didn’t find anything addressing my specific questions. I apologize if this has been covered before. I have been tasked with determining the Fair Market Value of some min… --- ## [COGCC.com map help](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cogcc-com-map-help/22855)
**Author:** [@mbrier](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/mbrier)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2011, 12:28pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cogcc-com-map-help/22855 "2011-08-24T12:28:15Z")
Once I’ve located my legal description on the maps on COGCC website, how do I know if there red dots are currently producing or old? Also, if wells \[red dots\] are located adjacent to my parcels, is there any chance I’m i… --- ## [Heirs trying to prove ownerhip to acquire royalities held by state](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/heirs-trying-to-prove-ownerhip-to-acquire-royalities-held-by-state/22868)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Pruitt](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Richard_Pruitt)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2011, 3:28am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/heirs-trying-to-prove-ownerhip-to-acquire-royalities-held-by-state/22868 "2011-08-22T03:28:08Z")
Back in 1990 I noticed my grandfather’s name listed in the unclaimed funds for the state of Oklahoma. I supplied the state with a death certificate, probate, will and we retrieved some producing minerals in Cleveland Cou… --- ## [Temporary Well Spacing Application](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/temporary-well-spacing-application/23552)
**Author:** [@charles\_s\_mallory](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/charles_s_mallory)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2011, 6:49pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/temporary-well-spacing-application/23552 "2011-08-21T18:49:58Z")
Is it customary for an operator to send a letter to the mineral rights holder when a temporary spacing application will be filed with the appropriate state agency? In the past, operators have filed temporary spacing appl… --- ## [New member with questions](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-member-with-questions/23635)
**Author:** [@Tammy\_Ross](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Tammy_Ross)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2011, 1:08am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-member-with-questions/23635 "2011-08-20T01:08:03Z")
I am new to all this oil talk and have a few questions. I along with my family, (siblings, aunts, uncles etc etc…) own the mineral rights on a quarter section of land which an oil company has been drilling/working on sin… --- ## [Suspense Funds - PLEASE HELP - THINK COMPANY IS LYING TO ME](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/suspense-funds-please-help-think-company-is-lying-to-me/23122)
**Author:** [@Andy\_Anderson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Andy_Anderson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2011, 12:29am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/suspense-funds-please-help-think-company-is-lying-to-me/23122 "2011-08-20T00:29:16Z")
I sold my mineral rights to a company in Oklahoma. I received a letter from them asking me to sign a letter they typed up that will go to the Oklahoma State Treasurer. The company states that the State Treasurer is holdi… --- ## [Plant Products on a Royalty Check statement](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/plant-products-on-a-royalty-check-statement/22881)
**Author:** [@Susan\_Nolen](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Susan_Nolen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2011, 3:46pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/plant-products-on-a-royalty-check-statement/22881 "2011-08-19T15:46:47Z")
What is this please? --- ## [Surface and Subsurface Pollution Protection North Dakota](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/surface-and-subsurface-pollution-protection-north-dakota/22875)
**Author:** [@Joel](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Joel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2011, 4:05am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/surface-and-subsurface-pollution-protection-north-dakota/22875 "2011-08-19T04:05:34Z")
I am a mineral owner only, in North Dakota. I am currently unleased but have a vertical well near me approaching the end of its confidential status. I suspect the oil company will be contacting me real soon. lol Howeve… --- ## [Payment of Oil Royalties in ND](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/payment-of-oil-royalties-in-nd/22929)
**Author:** [@Terry\_Petersen](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Terry_Petersen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2011, 6:39pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/payment-of-oil-royalties-in-nd/22929 "2011-08-18T18:39:34Z")
The oil from our wells was being purchased by Plains Marketing in Houston through the month of May. Our checks were always mailed out on the 20th of the month following production. For example May’s production was paid o… --- ## [Value of mineral acres - Divide and Williams County - North Dakota](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/value-of-mineral-acres-divide-and-williams-county-north-dakota/22909)
**Author:** [@Sparky](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Sparky)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2011, 12:24am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/value-of-mineral-acres-divide-and-williams-county-north-dakota/22909 "2011-08-18T00:24:26Z")
I own about 160 mineral acres in 160N, 101W and 160N, 102W of Divide County, North Dakota and also acres in 159N96W and 159N97W of Williams County, North Dakota. I am NOT interested in selling them. I would however like … --- ## [Would like more info re where my rights are located](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/would-like-more-info-re-where-my-rights-are-located/23915)
**Author:** [@Tammy5](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Tammy5)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2011, 12:14am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/would-like-more-info-re-where-my-rights-are-located/23915 "2011-08-18T00:14:28Z")
I have a few questions: How do I find out where in Divide County my townships/sections are located? Is there any kind of map online I can reference? I have the pertinent numbers, just don't know how to use the info t… --- ## [Monetizing gold and silica mining claims](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/monetizing-gold-and-silica-mining-claims/22902)
**Author:** [@Tyler\_Hufford](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Tyler_Hufford)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2011, 9:54pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/monetizing-gold-and-silica-mining-claims/22902 "2011-08-16T21:54:16Z")
Hello, Thank you for reading this. I am a novice when it comes to anything mineral related, but I offered to help a client monetize his gold and silica claims. He holds title to mineral claims on BLM land in California.… --- ## [Why so few coal owners heard here?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/why-so-few-coal-owners-heard-here/23701)
**Author:** [@Ned\_Burns](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ned_Burns)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2011, 3:36am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/why-so-few-coal-owners-heard-here/23701 "2011-08-16T03:36:53Z")
Why does the Forum not have more questions from and comments by individual owners of rights where coal is being or may be mined? I have rights in Southern Illinois that have yielded both oil and coal royalties. Is there … --- ## [Trust Distribution of Mineral Rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/trust-distribution-of-mineral-rights/22917)
**Author:** [@Margie\_Clemmer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Margie_Clemmer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2011, 3:14pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/trust-distribution-of-mineral-rights/22917 "2011-08-13T15:14:24Z")
I am the trustee for my mother’s trust. My mother is deceased. My two brothers and I decided to split three 80-acre parcels last year. Two are in Oklahoma and one is in Terry County, Texas. I (the trust) received an oil &… --- ## [Quitclaim Deed for Individual to Three Individuals as Joint Tenants](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/quitclaim-deed-for-individual-to-three-individuals-as-joint-tenants/22937)
**Author:** [@James\_G\_Carano](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/James_G_Carano)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2011, 5:25pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/quitclaim-deed-for-individual-to-three-individuals-as-joint-tenants/22937 "2011-08-11T17:25:00Z")
My father owned the mineral rights in Pittsburgh County, he passed, his will leaves everything to my mother. She does not want them, and wants to give them to me and my two brothers. Can anyone recommend a lawyer in Pitt… --- ## [Drilling Near the MT and ND Border](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/drilling-near-the-mt-and-nd-border/22947)
**Author:** [@charles\_s\_mallory](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/charles_s_mallory)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2011, 10:55am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/drilling-near-the-mt-and-nd-border/22947 "2011-08-09T10:55:16Z")
If a well is permitted in a Section of North Dakota which borders Montana, how close to the Montana border can a well be drilled and vice versa? These Sections are smaller than other Sections in North Dakota so the opera… --- ## [Reserving Mineral Rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/reserving-mineral-rights/22962)
**Author:** [@Cathy4](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Cathy4)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2011, 9:40pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/reserving-mineral-rights/22962 "2011-08-08T21:40:44Z")
Can anyone help me with how to go about reserving mineral rights? We own 50% mineral rights on 40 acres in Arapahoe County but are getting ready to sell. How do we keep our mineral rights, or does that have to even be st… --- ## [Selling Mineral Rights to Universal Royalty Co. Question](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/selling-mineral-rights-to-universal-royalty-co-question/23023)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Newton](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Rick_Newton)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 6:12pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/selling-mineral-rights-to-universal-royalty-co-question/23023 "2011-08-04T18:12:20Z")
I get about $70 a month from my gas well in the Barnett Shale here in Mansfield, Texas. I received a letter from Universal offering me over $7000 for my rights. Was wondering if anyone had heard of these guys or if this … --- ## [Oil runs?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-runs/22967)
**Author:** [@ardis\_jackson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ardis_jackson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 1:19pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-runs/22967 "2011-08-04T13:19:32Z")
I was sent an update on my well from North Dakota, such as how much oil is being produced and I noticed it has an amount for runs–can you tell me what runs means? How does it affect what I will be paid for the oil? Thank… --- ## [Minerals lease (coal)](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/minerals-lease-coal/22966)
**Author:** [@Lenzie\_Summers](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Lenzie_Summers)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 2:05am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/minerals-lease-coal/22966 "2011-08-04T02:05:43Z")
Does anyone know the fair value of a mineral lease and royalties for coal, gas and ore in Southern Illinois? --- ## [Who owes the royalty?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/who-owes-the-royalty/23243)
**Author:** [@Robert\_L\_Tofson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Robert_L_Tofson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 5:08pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/who-owes-the-royalty/23243 "2011-08-03T17:08:24Z")
I’ll try to make this as uncomplicated as I can. We have a mineral lease in Weld County with a major operator who just came into the picture having bought our original lease. It was determined that another major operator… --- ## [Caddo County Ok - Out of State Owner](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/caddo-county-ok-out-of-state-owner/24249)
**Author:** [@Robert\_A\_Jones](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Robert_A_Jones)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 2:25am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/caddo-county-ok-out-of-state-owner/24249 "2011-08-03T02:25:38Z")
Hi out there, I’m another Newbie (virgin) so please be gentle. I live in California, and own rights in Caddo County, Oklahoma. The paperwork for the rights has been in a safe deposit box for about 30 years now, and I nee… --- ## [Yates Field Working Interest Owner New Member](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/yates-field-working-interest-owner-new-member/22984)
**Author:** [@S\_Smith](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/S_Smith)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 2:01am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/yates-field-working-interest-owner-new-member/22984 "2011-08-03T02:01:48Z")
As a working interest royalty owner of part of the Yates Field in Texas, I joined to learn. I’ve only owned my interest for about 5 years and although I have tried to get information from the company managing this field,… --- ## [Where does missing mineral rights owners' money go?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/where-does-missing-mineral-rights-owners-money-go/22976)
**Author:** [@Michael\_J\_Zwick](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Michael_J_Zwick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2011, 5:28pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/where-does-missing-mineral-rights-owners-money-go/22976 "2011-08-02T17:28:17Z")
When a mineral rights owner’s identity or whereabouts are unknown, where does the money go? I know that most, if not all, states mandate that the bonus and royalty payments eventually go to the state unclaimed property d… --- ## [Eagle Ford Shale Leasing in Gonzales County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/eagle-ford-shale-leasing-in-gonzales-county/23665)
**Author:** [@tony\_b](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/tony_b)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2011, 2:09am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/eagle-ford-shale-leasing-in-gonzales-county/23665 "2011-08-02T02:09:26Z")
We own land in Gonzales County, and the property is close to Moulton, Texas. Magnum Hunter has offered us $1,000 per acre. Does anyone know if this is a good price or are other property owners in this area getting more? … [Previous page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/general-mineral-rights-discussion/5.md?page=164) [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/general-mineral-rights-discussion/5.md?page=166)