# General Mineral Rights Discussion

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## [Advice needed inherited minerals in lea county](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/advice-needed-inherited-minerals-in-lea-county/54853)

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**Author:** [@KKasner](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/KKasner)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 2:21pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/advice-needed-inherited-minerals-in-lea-county/54853 "2020-01-14T14:21:52Z")

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I am in the process of probating my mother’s will in New Mexico. We are probating (6-8 month time frame) because we own the mineral rights to an estimated 320 acres in Section 15, in Lea County, New Mexico. We have had a…

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## [Lost royalty check due to mail? Paloma](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lost-royalty-check-due-to-mail-paloma/54726)

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**Author:** [@Danielle\_Von\_Tungeln](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Danielle_Von_Tungeln)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 10:57pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lost-royalty-check-due-to-mail-paloma/54726 "2020-01-13T22:57:15Z")

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Anyone have any problems with Paloma stating it is due to the mail… checks have not been received? Curious to see how often this happens? And when notifying company they tell us to just wait till Friday? So we wait and n…

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## [Old oil & gas records - keep all?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/old-oil-gas-records-keep-all/54769)

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**Author:** [@brinick12](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/brinick12)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 7:05pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/old-oil-gas-records-keep-all/54769 "2020-01-13T19:05:45Z")

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Hello, we are in the process of probate to transfer my husband’s mom’s deeds (22 deeds in OK) into his name. She passed away a year ago so the process has been long as her estate in TX had to finish probate first. She ke…

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## [Has anyone dealt with Congress energy ventures?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/has-anyone-dealt-with-congress-energy-ventures/54730)

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**Author:** [@Oldcoons](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Oldcoons)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 3:15am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/has-anyone-dealt-with-congress-energy-ventures/54730 "2020-01-11T03:15:24Z")

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I have a solid offer from them to purchase my small amount of mineral interest. Thanks

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## [Difference between an ORRI & RI?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/difference-between-an-orri-ri/54130)

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**Author:** [@comanchecreek](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/comanchecreek)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 7:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/difference-between-an-orri-ri/54130 "2020-01-10T19:02:10Z")

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Hi guys! I’m new on this forum and looking forward to the discussion :slight\_smile: Probably a silly question, but could someone please explain the difference between an override (ORRI) and a simple royalty interest (R…

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## [SWD vs. Mineral Production](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/swd-vs-mineral-production/54565)

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**Author:** [@alantttl](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/alantttl)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2020, 1:17am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/swd-vs-mineral-production/54565 "2020-01-07T01:17:34Z")

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My mineral lessee has objected to SWD permit on my surface for which I would get a disposal royalty (aka, my right as landowner). We will have a meeting very soon about why “my” SWD would be problematic with mineral prod…

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## [Do Mineral Rights that are Dormant ever Revert to Surface Owners?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/do-mineral-rights-that-are-dormant-ever-revert-to-surface-owners/54501)

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**Author:** [@Keith\_Jack](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Keith_Jack)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 3:29pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/do-mineral-rights-that-are-dormant-ever-revert-to-surface-owners/54501 "2020-01-06T15:29:17Z")

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In Texas, do dormant mineral rights after so many years ever revert to the surface owners? If so, how many years must elapse before that can happen?

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## [Any information on these sections?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/any-information-on-these-sections/54544)

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**Author:** [@SJK](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/SJK)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 3:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/any-information-on-these-sections/54544 "2020-01-06T15:26:03Z")

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21-2S-4W Stephen County.

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## [Royalty Statement - PINT](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalty-statement-pint/54412)

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**Author:** [@Joyce3](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Joyce3)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2020, 2:00pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalty-statement-pint/54412 "2020-01-04T14:00:20Z")

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I received first payment from Native Exploration and it shows a category of “PINT” - can someone tell me what this means?

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## [How Do I Prove Life Estate in Minerals has Terminated?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-prove-life-estate-in-minerals-has-terminated/54445)

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**Author:** [@Planet4](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Planet4)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2020, 2:52pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-prove-life-estate-in-minerals-has-terminated/54445 "2020-01-02T14:52:51Z")

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We purchased land in Texas, which the seller/grantor retained a life estate in 50% of the minerals for herself and her husband. Both are now deceased. I have no family relationship with the grantor, so cannot obtain a co…

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## [Question about Filings](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/question-about-filings/54366)

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**Author:** [@Janice\_Mosby](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Janice_Mosby)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 2:16pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/question-about-filings/54366 "2019-12-31T14:16:21Z")

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I have drawers full of filings for “Relief Sought” for pooling, drilling, horizontal wells, etc., that have been filed in different court clerk’s offices. Do I really need to keep them? If so, for how long? Thanks for an…

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## [Activity in Grady County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/activity-in-grady-county/54288)

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**Author:** [@Scott1012](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Scott1012)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 3:01pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/activity-in-grady-county/54288 "2019-12-27T15:01:43Z")

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Anything happening in 25-8N-5W after Newfield sold out to Encana?

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## [Inherited Mineral Deed](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inherited-mineral-deed/54290)

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**Author:** [@DanFarrell](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/DanFarrell)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 12:59am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inherited-mineral-deed/54290 "2019-12-27T00:59:25Z")

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Hello, my dad had a Mineral Deed in his lockbox when he passed along with other old stock certificates. I am hoping for advice, guidance, and ultimately some good news; all help will be appreciated. The section is the we…

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## [Blaine County Ok. Section 29 & 32](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/blaine-county-ok-section-29-32/54241)

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**Author:** [@Rosemary\_E\_Ivins\_Rogers](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Rosemary_E_Ivins_Rogers)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 6:09pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/blaine-county-ok-section-29-32/54241 "2019-12-23T18:09:21Z")

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Are a vast number of mineral rights being bought up by local gas/oil companies in Blaine County, Oklahoma?

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## [Royalty Payments from Seller Not Operator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalty-payments-from-seller-not-operator/54192)

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**Author:** [@mthornell](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/mthornell)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 2:38pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalty-payments-from-seller-not-operator/54192 "2019-12-23T14:38:02Z")

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I’ve been working for an “oil man” for fifteen years and my main job is preparing his revenue distribution reports. He has a few “investors” who have either bought a percentage of royalty or mineral interest that he owns…

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## [Production ongoing; no communication from operator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/production-ongoing-no-communication-from-operator/54217)

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**Author:** [@John\_Allen](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/John_Allen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 5:40pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/production-ongoing-no-communication-from-operator/54217 "2019-12-22T17:40:30Z")

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My wife and I have NPMI in several sections in Glasscock County, Texas. In one of them, there are a few low-producing vertical wells, operated by XTO, who holds the lease, and we’re in pay status for those. In the last …

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## [White Star Petroleum](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/white-star-petroleum/54120)

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**Author:** [@Bob\_Clary](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Bob_Clary)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2019, 4:17am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/white-star-petroleum/54120 "2019-12-18T04:17:46Z")

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I hope the new company that purchased White Star likes to have their rigs running. I have four wells on Section 14, Payne County; one does okay, the second is kind of running, and the other two sit there not operating as…

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## [Get out of lease option](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/get-out-of-lease-option/54049)

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**Author:** [@Zackman](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Zackman)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 6:17pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/get-out-of-lease-option/54049 "2019-12-16T18:17:27Z")

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My mother had a lease agreement that went from 2012 to 2017, looks like they had an option to extend until 2022. Can I get out of that lease to sell without penalty? How do I stop another lease extension before it renews…

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## [Heir to cant find](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/heir-to-cant-find/53919)

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**Author:** [@Monkey](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Monkey)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 5:24pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/heir-to-cant-find/53919 "2019-12-16T17:24:15Z")

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S/2 NW/4 SW/4 SW/4 SW/4 W/2 SE/4 SW/4 SE/4 SE/4 SW/4 Schock Sims unit trying to get info on these units or unit it’s been hired to me and can’t find anything online it’s supposed to be in Section 26 or 35 Township 1 but …

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## [Where might you find spud dates other than RRC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/where-might-you-find-spud-dates-other-than-rrc/54038)

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**Author:** [@Jan\_Taylor](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jan_Taylor)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 3:33pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/where-might-you-find-spud-dates-other-than-rrc/54038 "2019-12-16T15:33:37Z")

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Reading thru posts it looks like RRC lags updating permits and spud dates. Watch 1 drilling permit very closely…and would be glad to use a paid subscription if I knew they were timely and accurate. TIA

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## [Sec 46 lot 41 blk 34 htc ward county, tx](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/sec-46-lot-41-blk-34-htc-ward-county-tx/53981)

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**Author:** [@mcerney](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/mcerney)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 6:34pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/sec-46-lot-41-blk-34-htc-ward-county-tx/53981 "2019-12-14T18:34:20Z")

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Hello all, my family inherited this block of land. Section 46 lot 41 Block 34 HTC Ward County, Texas. I have done a title search; it does not say anywhere in the title or former owners (Marc Tedoff, Lara Miller, Dave Par…

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## [Company Wants To Blanket Our Minerals With Solar Panels](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/company-wants-to-blanket-our-minerals-with-solar-panels/50875)

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**Author:** [@rick\_linkenhoger](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/rick_linkenhoger)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 4:53pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/company-wants-to-blanket-our-minerals-with-solar-panels/50875 "2019-12-14T16:53:57Z")

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Our family has 300 acres of minerals under a 500-acre tract of land in Nueces County, Texas, but we do not own any of the surface. A representative of the company called to tell me that we needed to sign off on a contrac…

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## [Fair value for 36 acres in Eddy County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/fair-value-for-36-acres-in-eddy-county/53897)

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**Author:** [@Gary\_Hillard](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Gary_Hillard)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 8:18pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/fair-value-for-36-acres-in-eddy-county/53897 "2019-12-12T20:18:59Z")

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I still need an idea of how much I should ask in selling the following mineral rights. Please help me, here… 33.541664 acres in SE¼ Section 20, Township 16 South, Range 26 East, N.M.P.M., Eddy County, New Mexico, Townsh…

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## [Info on inherited mineral rights?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/info-on-inherited-mineral-rights/53822)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Peterson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Tina_Peterson)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 4:24pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/info-on-inherited-mineral-rights/53822 "2019-12-12T16:24:40Z")

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My father passed away recently and I am the Administrator of his estate. I have been contacted by someone from UpCurve Energy. He had been receiving checks from a lease from Noble Energy. My father inherited a small perc…

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## [Contango Oil and Gas/Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/contango-oil-and-gas-texas/53866)

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**Author:** [@Bob\_Clary](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Bob_Clary)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 11:20am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/contango-oil-and-gas-texas/53866 "2019-12-10T11:20:26Z")

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I see Contango is buying White Star, are they a good company? I have four (4) wells on Section 14 Payne County, White Star is running two (2) wells, one (1) barely, the other two (2) are setting there I guess waiting for…

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## [Ownership percent vs. Payment decimal](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ownership-percent-vs-payment-decimal/53749)

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**Author:** [@Mickey\_Neman](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mickey_Neman)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 4:36am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ownership-percent-vs-payment-decimal/53749 "2019-12-10T04:36:36Z")

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Why would the ownership percentage and the payment decimal on our royalty check stubs frequently differ?

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## [White Star Petroleum LLC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/white-star-petroleum-llc/39876)

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**Author:** [@Sylvia\_M\_Stocker](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Sylvia_M_Stocker)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 12:13am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/white-star-petroleum-llc/39876 "2019-12-09T00:13:07Z")

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Has anyone had accounting issues with White Star Petroleum? Ever since White Star Petroleum acquired property in Payne County, Oklahoma from Devon Energy, I have issues that I have been unable to resolve. I am unable to …

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## [Finding out if you have mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/finding-out-if-you-have-mineral-rights/53711)

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**Author:** [@Scott\_Berg](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Scott_Berg)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2019, 11:37pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/finding-out-if-you-have-mineral-rights/53711 "2019-12-07T23:37:14Z")

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We have been contacted by a third party to sell mineral rights which we were not aware we might own. It seems that land owned by a grandparent and sold years ago did not include the sale of the mineral rights. It seems t…

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## [Sell Mineral Rights vs Lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/sell-mineral-rights-vs-lease/53787)

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**Author:** [@boilerup](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/boilerup)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2019, 3:42am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/sell-mineral-rights-vs-lease/53787 "2019-12-07T03:42:40Z")

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Hello, I am part of a 20 member family group owning 120 NMA in Cooke and Grayson County, Texas. We’ve been approached in the last 3 months by 4 landmen on behalf of 2 or more companies. Some questions as I’m just gett…

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## [Cold call offer for my mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cold-call-offer-for-my-mineral-rights/53679)

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**Author:** [@BlanchardNiece](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/BlanchardNiece)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2019, 11:15pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cold-call-offer-for-my-mineral-rights/53679 "2019-12-04T23:15:48Z")

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I own the rights to 30 acres in McClain County. Section 9 Township 7 North Range 4 West. I haven’t gotten a decent royalty check from Sunoco ever. Plus recently joined class action lawsuit against Sunoco but figure that’…

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