# General Mineral Rights Discussion **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/general-mineral-rights-discussion/5.md?page=175 [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 176 --- ## [Land Valuation in Converse County WY](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/land-valuation-in-converse-county-wy/24305)
**Author:** [@Sara\_Seller](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Sara_Seller)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2010, 10:39pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/land-valuation-in-converse-county-wy/24305 "2010-09-20T22:39:53Z")
Hi, My family has some land in Converse County, WY and are looking to find out about how much the land is worth. It’s 640 acres (mineral and surface) with no development. We’re not looking for a formal appraisal at this … --- ## [30 year old lease discovered in deceased relatives files, could mineral ownership be claimed by family?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/30-year-old-lease-discovered-in-deceased-relatives-files-could-mineral-ownership-be-claimed-by-family/24311)
**Author:** [@Jennifer\_Cleary](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jennifer_Cleary)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2010, 8:28pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/30-year-old-lease-discovered-in-deceased-relatives-files-could-mineral-ownership-be-claimed-by-family/24311 "2010-09-19T20:28:41Z")
Hello- Am hoping someone on this forum can provide some insight. I am a mineral owner in Michigan and am familiar with that state’s rules/laws, however, this question pertains to Utah. We recently discovered reference … --- ## [An offer in Williams County ND](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/an-offer-in-williams-county-nd/24592)
**Author:** [@Marna\_Brigtsen](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Marna_Brigtsen)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2010, 4:35am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/an-offer-in-williams-county-nd/24592 "2010-09-17T04:35:22Z")
We were contacted by a landman about mineral rights we were unaware of in Williams County. They are offering $275 an acre and 1/6th royalty interest. It’s Township 157 North - Range 101 West. Any idea if this is a fair o… --- ## [Williams county,nd - how much are my mineral rights worth!? in the bakken](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/williams-county-nd-how-much-are-my-mineral-rights-worth-in-the-bakken/24340)
**Author:** [@daimler\_b\_gross](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/daimler_b_gross)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2010, 6:42am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/williams-county-nd-how-much-are-my-mineral-rights-worth-in-the-bakken/24340 "2010-09-10T06:42:50Z")
Hello, I’m new to this forum, so here we go. My grandmother has mineral rights in Williams County, North Dakota. They are leased by Diamond Resources. Total net acres are 69.21, that leased for $200.00 a net acre. Could’… --- ## [Bank retained mineral rights in North Dakota's Bakken](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bank-retained-mineral-rights-in-north-dakotas-bakken/24322)
**Author:** [@gh\_Erickson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/gh_Erickson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2010, 6:05am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bank-retained-mineral-rights-in-north-dakotas-bakken/24322 "2010-09-10T06:05:44Z")
We own land toward the eastern end of the Bakken formation in ND. We own surface and mineral rights on one quarter. My father purchased another quarter many decades ago from a bank which retained the mineral rights. Is t… --- ## [Well requirements](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/well-requirements/24324)
**Author:** [@Philip\_Mollner](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Philip_Mollner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2010, 2:54pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/well-requirements/24324 "2010-09-09T14:54:30Z")
When sending in an AFE and your election to participate, what is meant when the oil company also asks you to send in the “well requirements?” Thanks. --- ## [Civil Suit Regarding Surface Owner (vs Mineral Owner)](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/civil-suit-regarding-surface-owner-vs-mineral-owner/24337)
**Author:** [@patrick\_garcia1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/patrick_garcia1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2010, 2:59am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/civil-suit-regarding-surface-owner-vs-mineral-owner/24337 "2010-09-08T02:59:35Z")
I have filed a civil suit against the county. I have my day in court in about two months. The county has sold me the surface and has retained the mineral rights! Texas statute states that the county cannot do that. What … --- ## [Mineral Rights in Mississippi](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-in-mississippi/24508)
**Author:** [@Nancy\_Berard](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Nancy_Berard)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2010, 5:16am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-in-mississippi/24508 "2010-09-05T05:16:41Z")
Can anyone help me as who I might contact in Mississippi for help with mineral rights? --- ## [Mineral Rights / Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-texas/24356)
**Author:** [@Donna\_Meager](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Donna_Meager)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2010, 5:21pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-texas/24356 "2010-08-27T17:21:40Z")
Hi - I need help in understanding “Mineral Rights.” My father who passed away 4 years ago inherited mineral rights for approximately 49 acres in Montague County. He had the mineral rights since 1992 approximately. It had… --- ## [Williams County ND - Mineral Lease Rates?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/williams-county-nd-mineral-lease-rates/24408)
**Author:** [@Linda\_Head1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Linda_Head1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2010, 12:55am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/williams-county-nd-mineral-lease-rates/24408 "2010-08-27T00:55:02Z")
I was recently offered $400.00 per acre to lease in Williams County North Dakota Township 158 Range 95 Section 11. Does anyone know what mineral rights are leasing for in that area? --- ## [Renville County, ND Bakken Shale Wells](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/renville-county-nd-bakken-shale-wells/24349)
**Author:** [@Joel\_Bohm](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Joel_Bohm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2010, 12:41am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/renville-county-nd-bakken-shale-wells/24349 "2010-08-27T00:41:35Z")
I put this under the landman by mistake. We have been contacted by several companies trying to lease our land presumably for the Madison, as we are near several producing fields. A neighbor has leased for a Bakken the ne… --- ## [Estate Valuation - North Robertson Unit](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/estate-valuation-north-robertson-unit/24362)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Stewart1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mike_Stewart1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2010, 5:36pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/estate-valuation-north-robertson-unit/24362 "2010-08-20T17:36:08Z")
The North Robertson Unitized Trust was formed in October 1986 from over 140 producers dating back to at least 1956. Can anyone tell me if the basis of valuation for purposes of calculating estate taxes is the value of th… --- ## [Homestead-Divided interest in Wyoming, I'm clueless!](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/homestead-divided-interest-in-wyoming-im-clueless/24363)
**Author:** [@Karen\_C\_Chrisos](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Karen_C_Chrisos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2010, 5:05pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/homestead-divided-interest-in-wyoming-im-clueless/24363 "2010-08-20T17:05:40Z")
My uncle and I both received oil leases within the last 2 years from 2 different companies. He acted on the first. (The family had not received any for over 35 years.) Because he is on Social Security he is now in the mi… --- ## [Time Line for Drilling and Royalty Payments](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/time-line-for-drilling-and-royalty-payments/24375)
**Author:** [@Elizabeth\_S\_Hogg](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Elizabeth_S_Hogg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 3:23am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/time-line-for-drilling-and-royalty-payments/24375 "2010-08-19T03:23:25Z")
We just signed leases and received the bonus payment. Does anyone know how long it generally takes to put a well into production (not real sure on my terms here) and then to receive the royalty payments if the well produ… --- ## [Doing My Own Mineral Right Search- Need Help!](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/doing-my-own-mineral-right-search-need-help/24656)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Crowell](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mike_Crowell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2010, 3:51am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/doing-my-own-mineral-right-search-need-help/24656 "2010-08-17T03:51:45Z")
I purchased 26 acres here in central Arkansas and was told that I may own 1/2 of the mineral rights. I have the time and the courthouse is 200’ from my house and I want to do my own mineral right ownership search! I am n… --- ## [Mountrail County ND mineral rights /HESS](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mountrail-county-nd-mineral-rights-hess/24490)
**Author:** [@Nancy3](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Nancy3)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2010, 2:33am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mountrail-county-nd-mineral-rights-hess/24490 "2010-08-17T02:33:13Z")
My cousins and I recently found out we had mineral rights to a tiny little piece of land, we all leased to Hess. I know my well’s name and when it was taken off the confidential list, but don’t know where to look to see … --- ## [Will Driller Tell Me When They Hit Oil? - Dickinson, ND](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/will-driller-tell-me-when-they-hit-oil-dickinson-nd/24388)
**Author:** [@mary\_Gress](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/mary_Gress)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2010, 5:35pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/will-driller-tell-me-when-they-hit-oil-dickinson-nd/24388 "2010-08-11T17:35:22Z")
I signed a lease for a half section just outside of Dickinson, North Dakota. Two questions- There is currently a well on the other half of my section. Since the oil under the land is not partitioned, what is to prevent … --- ## [Faulkner County, Arkansas - Mineral Rights Purchases](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/faulkner-county-arkansas-mineral-rights-purchases/24391)
**Author:** [@Duane\_Adair\_CPL](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Duane_Adair_CPL)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2010, 7:56pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/faulkner-county-arkansas-mineral-rights-purchases/24391 "2010-08-10T19:56:13Z")
We have a client who is interested in purchasing minerals in Faulkner County, Arkansas. If you or anyone you know may be interested, forward us the following information: Net/Gross Acres, Precise Legal Description and is… --- ## [Lease Negotiation - Looking for Colorado Landman](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-negotiation-looking-for-colorado-landman/24398)
**Author:** [@Cathy4](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Cathy4)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2010, 2:49am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-negotiation-looking-for-colorado-landman/24398 "2010-08-10T02:49:28Z")
Are there landmen that help mineral owners negotiate an oil and gas lease? I’ve heard that this could be an option to pursue instead of hiring a gas/oil attorney? I’m looking for someone in Colorado. Thanks. --- ## [Minerals Rights Beneath A Highway? - Montana](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/minerals-rights-beneath-a-highway-montana/24426)
**Author:** [@Ruth1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ruth1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2010, 10:42pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/minerals-rights-beneath-a-highway-montana/24426 "2010-08-01T22:42:57Z")
We own 29 acres, with minerals, in Montana bordering a highway. The highway is being widened, and we soon expect to be contacted about giving up land for the highway expansion. This land is in a prime area being leased a… --- ## [Michigan Mineral Rights - Process of Obtaining Rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/michigan-mineral-rights-process-of-obtaining-rights/24418)
**Author:** [@Stu](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Stu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2010, 4:25am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/michigan-mineral-rights-process-of-obtaining-rights/24418 "2010-08-01T04:25:27Z")
I am currently carrying out a project in relation to underground gas storage in Michigan and there are a few things I was wondering whether any of you can help with. Who can grant rights underground? I have been resea… --- ## [Divide County ND and Sheridan County MT](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/divide-county-nd-and-sheridan-county-mt/24495)
**Author:** [@Leslie\_Elm](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Leslie_Elm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2010, 3:14pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/divide-county-nd-and-sheridan-county-mt/24495 "2010-07-26T15:14:26Z")
I got called on June 1, by B. J. Kadrmas, landsman (woman) from Dickinson, offered to lease my minerals, quarter is about 6 miles from Saskatchewan and 5 miles East of Westby MT (the Montana border). I have cousins in MT… --- ## [Is it unusual if a landman, on his own, rescinds bad contracts and offers more money?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-it-unusual-if-a-landman-on-his-own-rescinds-bad-contracts-and-offers-more-money/24429)
**Author:** [@penny\_rudolph](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/penny_rudolph)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2010, 11:19pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-it-unusual-if-a-landman-on-his-own-rescinds-bad-contracts-and-offers-more-money/24429 "2010-07-24T23:19:35Z")
Is it unusual for a landman who made a low offer to now say he made a “mistake” and not only call the party to announce he will send a better contract (like 3.5 times as much bonus, plus an increase of 4% on oil produced… --- ## [Mineral Rights Assignment To Attorney?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-assignment-to-attorney/24435)
**Author:** [@Kenny\_Love](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kenny_Love)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2010, 3:09pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-assignment-to-attorney/24435 "2010-07-20T15:09:10Z")
Question On Mineral Rights Assignation To Attorney Based on the recommendation of a relative, I recently signed an agreement with her attorney friend and former classmate to represent me in leasing my land’s mineral rig… --- ## [Lease Lists Wrong County. Is it Valid?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-lists-wrong-county-is-it-valid/24436)
**Author:** [@penny\_rudolph](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/penny_rudolph)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2010, 3:20am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-lists-wrong-county-is-it-valid/24436 "2010-07-19T03:20:43Z")
Does anyone know the validity of a mineral rights lease that states the rights are in Weld County when they actually are in Morgan County, Colorado? I just learned that my sister signed a lease in 2008 with Baseline with… --- ## [New Oil Shale Extraction Method - NE and West Colorado](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-oil-shale-extraction-method-ne-and-west-colorado/24438)
**Author:** [@penny\_rudolph](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/penny_rudolph)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2010, 8:19pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-oil-shale-extraction-method-ne-and-west-colorado/24438 "2010-07-18T20:19:24Z")
Does anyone know anything about the new extraction method thought to be profitable even when oil is as low as $40? I think it has completed the testing phase. I’m wondering if this is part of why things are heating up in… --- ## [Selling Royalties vs. Keeping Them - Small Lease - Mansfield, TX](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/selling-royalties-vs-keeping-them-small-lease-mansfield-tx/24439)
**Author:** [@Sharon\_Dean](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Sharon_Dean)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2010, 1:43am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/selling-royalties-vs-keeping-them-small-lease-mansfield-tx/24439 "2010-07-17T01:43:08Z")
Back in 08 we signed an oil and gas lease with a company called Wyldefire Energy here in Mansfield, Texas. Back then they were offering $15k per acre as a sign on bonus. Since we only live on .145 of an acre, our bonus w… --- ## [Mineral Rights in North Dakota](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-in-north-dakota/24447)
**Author:** [@patrick\_sheehan](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/patrick_sheehan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2010, 3:03am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-in-north-dakota/24447 "2010-07-16T03:03:31Z")
We have property and mineral rights in Mountrail County and Stanley, North Dakota. I’m not sure what’s going on. With the property, it was my mom’s and she passed away last year. Her and my 2 aunts have 160 acres in Mou… --- ## [Determining Fair Market Value and/or Selling rights and royalties](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/determining-fair-market-value-and-or-selling-rights-and-royalties/24504)
**Author:** [@Douglas\_T\_Scott](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Douglas_T_Scott)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2010, 12:01am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/determining-fair-market-value-and-or-selling-rights-and-royalties/24504 "2010-07-12T00:01:37Z")
My father recently passed, leaving me and my sisters as the heirs to his estate, which included a variety of mineral rights in McKenzie County, North Dakota. Most of this he appears to have active leases on. In addition,… --- ## [Are offers to buy mineral rights fairly common?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/are-offers-to-buy-mineral-rights-fairly-common/24576)
**Author:** [@Kevin5](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kevin5)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2010, 7:19pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/are-offers-to-buy-mineral-rights-fairly-common/24576 "2010-07-08T19:19:17Z")
I own mineral rights in Williams County, North Dakota and in the last 3 months I have had an offer each month from the same company wanting to purchase. The 1st offer was $400 acre, then $800 and now they are offering $7… [Previous page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/general-mineral-rights-discussion/5.md?page=174) [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/general-mineral-rights-discussion/5.md?page=176)