# General Mineral Rights Discussion **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/general-mineral-rights-discussion/5.md?page=27 [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 28 --- ## [Oil and Gas Leases - Inherited](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-leases-inherited/71476)
**Author:** [@Rocky\_Grant](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Rocky_Grant)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2023, 1:13pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-leases-inherited/71476 "2023-07-06T13:13:45Z")
Hello Everyone, Are Natural Gas and Oil found together in Leflore, Haskell, and Coal County? I have several natural gas wells and old coal minerals, but no oil. I inherited all of it so I am unaware of its history other… --- ## [Lithium Leases in Oklahoma](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lithium-leases-in-oklahoma/71456)
**Author:** [@Rocky\_Grant](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Rocky_Grant)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 9:09pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lithium-leases-in-oklahoma/71456 "2023-07-05T21:09:33Z")
Hello Everyone, I am curious if there are any Lithium Leases in Oklahoma? I have several hundred acres of mineral rights in Haskell and Leflore County! I know there is coal on the property, but I have not had much luck … --- ## [I've inherited mineral rights, but I know nothing!](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ive-inherited-mineral-rights-but-i-know-nothing/70603)
**Author:** [@TripleF](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/TripleF)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 2:33pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ive-inherited-mineral-rights-but-i-know-nothing/70603 "2023-07-05T14:33:34Z")
I have inherited mineral rights originally purchased by my grandfather. I have virtually no records of what he owned or what he has leased. I just have receipts from some companies paying royalties. I have reason to beli… --- ## [Lithium Royalty in Oil and Gas Leases?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lithium-royalty-in-oil-and-gas-leases/71443)
**Author:** [@Mineral\_Owner5](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mineral_Owner5)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2023, 2:35pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lithium-royalty-in-oil-and-gas-leases/71443 "2023-07-03T14:35:45Z")
Exxon has a lithium mining project in the Smackover Formation in Arkansas. Google, Exxon Lithium. Lithium can be extracted from wastewater and drilling fluids from the Smackover Formation in Arkansas. --- ## [Notice of Merger/Acquisition](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/notice-of-merger-acquisition/71440)
**Author:** [@bkay](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/bkay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2023, 1:04pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/notice-of-merger-acquisition/71440 "2023-07-03T13:04:22Z")
My spouse passed in 2020. As I understand it, his father was a “Landman” or some variation thereof. He bought mineral rights and sold them, reserving some portion of mineral rights or royalties for himself. He worked in … --- ## [LLC avoid probate](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/llc-avoid-probate/71077)
**Author:** [@mincdg](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/mincdg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2023, 9:36pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/llc-avoid-probate/71077 "2023-07-02T21:36:14Z")
Does putting mineral rights in an LLC avoid probate? --- ## [Determining cost basis for sale of inherited mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/determining-cost-basis-for-sale-of-inherited-mineral-rights/71405)
**Author:** [@Davidstamm](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Davidstamm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2023, 4:09pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/determining-cost-basis-for-sale-of-inherited-mineral-rights/71405 "2023-07-01T16:09:43Z")
I am selling mineral rights I inherited from my father in Tyler County, West Virginia. Is it possible to determine the value of those rights on or close to his date of death? Thanks. --- ## [Noobies Please read, and Thanks to those members that helped](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/noobies-please-read-and-thanks-to-those-members-that-helped/71347)
**Author:** [@Mikro1TX](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mikro1TX)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2023, 3:41pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/noobies-please-read-and-thanks-to-those-members-that-helped/71347 "2023-06-28T15:41:49Z")
I first want to thank all of those here that have helped me over the years. It has been a pleasure having your knowledge to guide me. In particular, @TennisDaze, @wade\_caldwell, @M\_Barnes, @Clint\_Liles and many more. Tha… --- ## [Understanding this over-riding royalty mentioned in this deed](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/understanding-this-over-riding-royalty-mentioned-in-this-deed/71330)
**Author:** [@TripleF](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/TripleF)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 12:55am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/understanding-this-over-riding-royalty-mentioned-in-this-deed/71330 "2023-06-27T00:55:42Z")
I don’t understand what the language on this deed means. Does this overriding royalty continue after the death of the grantee or does this overriding royalty continue on forever? --- ## [Expired mineral lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/expired-mineral-lease/71302)
**Author:** [@Bourgeois](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Bourgeois)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2023, 1:03am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/expired-mineral-lease/71302 "2023-06-25T01:03:42Z")
Oil company out of Lafayette, Louisiana leased my property three years ago! Paid a mineral lease and a surface lease! They prepared the site, i.e., made levees, scraped land, piled dirt up in one corner. Left never came … --- ## [Thanks for Advice](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/thanks-for-advice/71339)
**Author:** [@timmyd](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/timmyd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2023, 12:14pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/thanks-for-advice/71339 "2023-06-24T12:14:54Z")
NM oilboy ended up selling half of my ORRI to Jack Richardson. He did get me $20,000 per royalty acre in 19S 32E Sections 22, 23, 26, 27. He did a great job. $20,000 was $6,000 more than any other offers. As always, than… --- ## [Minerals other than oil in SE N.M](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/minerals-other-than-oil-in-se-n-m/71297)
**Author:** [@Laura\_L](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Laura_L)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2023, 12:22pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/minerals-other-than-oil-in-se-n-m/71297 "2023-06-21T12:22:25Z")
Are there any minerals being harvested in Southeast New Mexico other than oil? --- ## [New Heir looking for documentation source](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-heir-looking-for-documentation-source/70356)
**Author:** [@gholsie](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/gholsie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2023, 11:49am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-heir-looking-for-documentation-source/70356 "2023-06-17T11:49:56Z")
Hi all, I was recently notified that my family has mineral rights and I’m the heir. Can someone help me figure out how to get more information about the rights and formalize the paperwork? I’ve been doing a lot of resea… --- ## [Offer to purchase - too good to be true?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/offer-to-purchase-too-good-to-be-true/71218)
**Author:** [@aschrades](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/aschrades)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 3:06pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/offer-to-purchase-too-good-to-be-true/71218 "2023-06-16T15:06:33Z")
Roughly 10 years ago I inherited some mineral rights in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It’s fairly small at 2.5 net mineral acres. My royalty checks each month are $30 - $40. I received an unsolicited offer from what loo… --- ## [Inherited rights in the R.D. Spain Abstract 943](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inherited-rights-in-the-r-d-spain-abstract-943/71225)
**Author:** [@dan2215](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/dan2215)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 3:01pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inherited-rights-in-the-r-d-spain-abstract-943/71225 "2023-06-16T15:01:21Z")
Contacted by a landman who would like us to sign an Option agreement and an Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease. I know nothing about this type of agreements or if terms are good or not so good. Where do I start? --- ## [Anyone else have major issues Contango?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/anyone-else-have-major-issues-contango/70317)
**Author:** [@bonduffield](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/bonduffield)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2023, 7:46pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/anyone-else-have-major-issues-contango/70317 "2023-06-14T19:46:37Z")
Having quite a bit of difficulty receiving my royalty checks or even a response from Contango. Is this typical with Oil & Gas companies? The correspondences are very disheartening. I submitted my W9 to them in August of … --- ## [Landman (but not your typical one)](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/landman-but-not-your-typical-one/71143)
**Author:** [@Larry\_W\_Love](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Larry_W_Love)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2023, 5:37am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/landman-but-not-your-typical-one/71143 "2023-06-14T05:37:49Z")
For those who might find it of interest, Taylor Sheridan has a new series in the works. LANDMAN Starring Billy Bob Thornton Per the official logline, the series “is set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas and is… --- ## [Relationship between NPRI monthly revenue and sales price](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/relationship-between-npri-monthly-revenue-and-sales-price/71171)
**Author:** [@min4me](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/min4me)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2023, 7:25pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/relationship-between-npri-monthly-revenue-and-sales-price/71171 "2023-06-12T19:25:01Z")
Non-participating royalty interest is not the same as mineral rights. Most of the advice I see on here is to not sell your mineral rights. Does that advice apply to NPRI? I own a very small royalty interest in 7 section… --- ## [Mineral Rights Newbie in Hood & Somerville County, TX](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-newbie-in-hood-somerville-county-tx/71179)
**Author:** [@TexasMineralNewbie](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/TexasMineralNewbie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2023, 6:22pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-newbie-in-hood-somerville-county-tx/71179 "2023-06-12T18:22:09Z")
Hi All, My grandmother passed away in 2009 and left her Texas mineral rights to my father, a disabled vet. I’m trying to assist him in what to do next. Looks to be about 1,100 acres in total in both Hood and Somervell C… --- ## [What is a Gathering and Processing Memorandum Agreement](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-is-a-gathering-and-processing-memorandum-agreement/71159)
**Author:** [@jennifermason](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/jennifermason)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2023, 2:17am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-is-a-gathering-and-processing-memorandum-agreement/71159 "2023-06-10T02:17:04Z")
Does anyone know what a Gathering and Processing Memorandum is? I don’t know why this would need to be filed? Attached a photo --- ## [Do all Oklahoma mineral rights have to be listed in Trusts?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/do-all-oklahoma-mineral-rights-have-to-be-listed-in-trusts/71102)
**Author:** [@Hotnana](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Hotnana)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 2:47pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/do-all-oklahoma-mineral-rights-have-to-be-listed-in-trusts/71102 "2023-06-09T14:47:29Z")
My parents didn’t list any of the mineral rights in their trusts. I signed a lease with Trinity for one in Hughes County in 2017. Bertha hit in 2018. I did get a bonus, but haven’t received any royalties. I sent them the… --- ## [Coal County Balm 1H-14 API 3502920771](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/coal-county-balm-1h-14-api-3502920771/71155)
**Author:** [@OKCONF](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/OKCONF)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 10:47pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/coal-county-balm-1h-14-api-3502920771/71155 "2023-06-08T22:47:40Z")
We are getting paid interest on this well located at Section 14-2N-11E Coal County. Does anyone know if this Section has been unitized? I’m asking because I can’t find a record of being deeded the interest in this sectio… --- ## [Weather affect production](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/weather-affect-production/71157)
**Author:** [@coachsomme77](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/coachsomme77)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 10:42pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/weather-affect-production/71157 "2023-06-08T22:42:21Z")
Hello, I was wondering if the cold weather affects gas production. I have noticed a dip in royalty checks towards the latter part of the winter months and then a sharp increase as the area heats up. Is this a natural tr… --- ## [Who is the well's operator?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/who-is-the-wells-operator/71029)
**Author:** [@TripleF](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/TripleF)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2023, 11:26am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/who-is-the-wells-operator/71029 "2023-06-03T11:26:26Z")
If you know a well’s API, is there a single, definitive source to determine the current well operator? I’m getting several different answers using various sources. --- ## [Inheritance Theft](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inheritance-theft/71065)
**Author:** [@MaryLara](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MaryLara)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2023, 11:41pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inheritance-theft/71065 "2023-06-01T23:41:43Z")
If you suspect a fraudulent deed may have been filed in Texas to steal mineral rights, what would one do? --- ## [Royalty Payments Decreasing](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalty-payments-decreasing/71014)
**Author:** [@Mary\_Anne\_Taylor\_Palmer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mary_Anne_Taylor_Palmer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2023, 6:12am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalty-payments-decreasing/71014 "2023-06-01T06:12:02Z")
Hello, if we have been receiving royalty payments for a few years, in about the same amount each month, and then suddenly the payments are 1/3 of what they were, is it proper to contact the lessor/contractor to ask why? … --- ## [How can I help a landman / operator find me?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-can-i-help-a-landman-operator-find-me/70960)
**Author:** [@TripleF](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/TripleF)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 8:50pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-can-i-help-a-landman-operator-find-me/70960 "2023-05-31T20:50:03Z")
My family has mineral rights in 5 states, 31 counties with 78 total deeds. And our net mineral acres are quite small! Currently revenue are less than $1,000 a year. All of the deeds are in my grandfather’s name. Since hi… --- ## [Seems like a scammer- any advice](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/seems-like-a-scammer-any-advice/70972)
**Author:** [@Max\_Johnson1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Max_Johnson1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 5:24pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/seems-like-a-scammer-any-advice/70972 "2023-05-31T17:24:23Z")
Hi all. New here and struggling to understand how to gauge whether an offer is fair or suspect. First things first. We received this information from the gentleman wanting to purchase the deed. “You and your sister inh… --- ## [Nearby wells?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/nearby-wells/71031)
**Author:** [@ev247](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ev247)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 12:38pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/nearby-wells/71031 "2023-05-31T12:38:30Z")
(In Columbia County, AR) I have roughly 28 NMA in Township 16S Range 20W and where Sections 8, 9, and 17 meet. I can see on a map that there are about 6 oil wells nearby, but I can’t see the names of those wells or their… --- ## [Contract for selling mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/contract-for-selling-mineral-rights/71021)
**Author:** [@Sewing](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Sewing)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2023, 8:58pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/contract-for-selling-mineral-rights/71021 "2023-05-29T20:58:33Z")
I am in the process of selling some of my mineral rights. The buyer sent me a mineral deed to sign, but it says “for and in consideration of the sum of Ten dollars and other good and valuable consideration, cash in hand … [Previous page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/general-mineral-rights-discussion/5.md?page=26) [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/general-mineral-rights-discussion/5.md?page=28)