# Investing **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/investing/14.md [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) --- ## [Selling Low Value Mineral Rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/selling-low-value-mineral-rights/87537)
**Author:** [@axeman79](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/axeman79)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 8:59pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/selling-low-value-mineral-rights/87537 "2026-06-01T20:59:29Z")
I would have put this in the sales category, but I could not find one: I’m the executor of an estate with mineral interests in Texas and Oklahoma. The Texas property yields a couple thousand in royalties a year and the … --- ## [Buying minerals and royalties](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/buying-minerals-and-royalties/85820)
**Author:** [@Mlann](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mlann)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 3:11am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/buying-minerals-and-royalties/85820 "2026-02-11T03:11:49Z")
Hello everyone, happy to be here. I’m new to buying minerals/royalties and have been doing a lot of homework over the past month to avoid rookie mistakes. For those of you who actively acquire interests, where do you u… --- ## [Getting Started](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/getting-started/85818)
**Author:** [@RoyalBlueKC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/RoyalBlueKC)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 2:24pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/getting-started/85818 "2026-02-03T14:24:43Z")
Many people have walked the path of investing their free capital in mineral rights purchases. I’d like to start walking that path. I’d love to hear from those of you that are successfully investing in this industry. The… --- ## [New Investor - Seeking Mentor](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-investor-seeking-mentor/82923)
**Author:** [@Dewayne](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dewayne)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2025, 4:00pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-investor-seeking-mentor/82923 "2025-08-08T16:00:56Z")
Hey all, I’m new to mineral rights investing and I’m looking at a small 2.75 NMA unleased tract in Washita County, Oklahoma listed on MineralHub. I’m serious about getting into the game long term and want to learn the r… --- ## [Allied Energy LLC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/allied-energy-llc/80114)
**Author:** [@MericanMInt2.0](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MericanMInt2.0)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2025, 1:39pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/allied-energy-llc/80114 "2025-03-01T13:39:59Z")
Do y’all know anything about Allied? I checked their website and found their projects with oil and gas. I think it would be a smart investment but what do y’all think about it? --- ## [Diversified Energy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/diversified-energy/78695)
**Author:** [@MericanMInt2.0](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MericanMInt2.0)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2024, 9:50pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/diversified-energy/78695 "2024-12-19T21:50:56Z")
Howdy, do any of y’all know more about Diversified Energy? Because I cannot find any background info on what they do but by what I hear I think I will invest in them when their stock goes down. Any information y’all? Tha… --- ## [Job Title for Private Mineral Rights Investor?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/job-title-for-private-mineral-rights-investor/70837)
**Author:** [@ZacharyHarris](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ZacharyHarris)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 9:13pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/job-title-for-private-mineral-rights-investor/70837 "2023-05-11T21:13:24Z")
I’ve had relatives who made their career out of buying mineral rights in various locations, leasing those as royalty or working interests, using the profits to buy more mineral rights, etc. Generally, this hasn’t been do… --- ## [Saltwater Disposal Investing](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/saltwater-disposal-investing/58517)
**Author:** [@Boyle](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Boyle)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 6:48pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/saltwater-disposal-investing/58517 "2020-08-13T18:48:56Z")
We have an offer to invest in a saltwater disposal facility. The numbers that returns are based on look reasonable. 4000 barrels per day at 35 cents per barrel. The partnership says it bought a distressed property for $1… --- ## [U. S Liquid Natural Gas Exports](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/u-s-liquid-natural-gas-exports/39373)
**Author:** [@Clint\_Liles](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Clint_Liles)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 9:17pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/u-s-liquid-natural-gas-exports/39373 "2019-01-02T21:17:21Z")
https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/us-lng-export-global-qatar-russia-china --- ## [Wanting to hire a landman/mineral buyer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wanting-to-hire-a-landman-mineral-buyer/2330)
**Author:** [@K11](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/K11)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2018, 9:22pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wanting-to-hire-a-landman-mineral-buyer/2330 "2018-03-13T21:22:25Z")
I am looking to hire another landman/mineral buyer to help me possibly sell some minerals, and also purchase in new areas for investment purposes. Anyone have any recommendations? NO large companies or brokers. I would… --- ## [Best Way to Buy Producing Minerals and Royalty Interests?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/best-way-to-buy-producing-minerals-and-royalty-interests/6116)
**Author:** [@Matt\_Jensen](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Matt_Jensen)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 5:12pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/best-way-to-buy-producing-minerals-and-royalty-interests/6116 "2018-01-19T17:12:29Z")
Currently I own minerals and I am looking for ways to get in front of more deals. My guess is online auctions? Looking primarily in Texas, North Dakota, Oklahoma and Arkansas, any guidance is appreciated. --- ## [Finding an investment](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/finding-an-investment/2519)
**Author:** [@Roberta\_Silfen](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Roberta_Silfen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2018, 8:13pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/finding-an-investment/2519 "2018-01-30T20:13:28Z")
A friend of mine invested in Montague County, Texas in 2010 when the government stated it found oil in the area. I do not know the company he invested in nor how much, but he told me that he made me his beneficiary for $… --- ## [Investing in Wet Gas Minerals](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/investing-in-wet-gas-minerals/3466)
**Author:** [@Ron\_Eiselstein](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ron_Eiselstein)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2017, 5:07pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/investing-in-wet-gas-minerals/3466 "2017-10-09T17:07:18Z")
As a real estate investor from way back, five years ago first introduced me to dealing with another bundle of rights that I never had to pay attention to. For five years now, I have been a student of distressed mineral r… --- ## [Let's form a group and get a discount on DrillingInfo!](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lets-form-a-group-and-get-a-discount-on-drillinginfo/4417)
**Author:** [@Danna\_Blumenau](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Danna_Blumenau)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2017, 4:57am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lets-form-a-group-and-get-a-discount-on-drillinginfo/4417 "2017-02-17T04:57:44Z")
A subscription to DrillingInfo.com could help mineral interest owners manage their current interest and research new potential purchases. Unfortunately, it’s prohibitively expensive (over $2,100/year) unless you can join… --- ## [Idle well redrill/sidetrack investment](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/idle-well-redrill-sidetrack-investment/4490)
**Author:** [@C\_E\_Olsen](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/C_E_Olsen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2016, 5:39pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/idle-well-redrill-sidetrack-investment/4490 "2016-09-03T17:39:45Z")
Hi, my name is Curt, I am a small independent mom & pop operator. I have a few stripper wells with production less than 20 BOPD. Since I do everything myself operating costs are low. Taxes, maintenance, utilities, permit… --- ## [Idle well redrill/sidetrack investment](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/idle-well-redrill-sidetrack-investment/4488)
**Author:** [@C\_E\_Olsen](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/C_E_Olsen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 6:28pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/idle-well-redrill-sidetrack-investment/4488 "2016-08-30T18:28:19Z")
Hi, my name is Curt, I am a small independent mom & pop Operator. I have a few stripper wells with production less than 20 BOPD. Since I do everything myself operating costs are low. Taxes, maintenance, utilities permits… --- ## [Xto?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/xto/4896)
**Author:** [@David\_Gregory\_Mosby](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/David_Gregory_Mosby)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2016, 8:45pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/xto/4896 "2016-07-03T20:45:32Z")
Years ago when I worked for Southland Royalty Company, we were honest and did everything first class. We did not like operators such as Funk Oil, who had shiftless investment schemes and also tried to charge more for the… --- ## [Mineral Right Royalties](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-right-royalties/8560)
**Author:** [@James\_Gaines](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/James_Gaines)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2016, 6:29pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-right-royalties/8560 "2016-06-25T18:29:04Z")
I would like to know what the going rate per acre and royalties are for mineral rights leasing? I am trying to make a decision about signing the lease. Thanks James --- ## [Investing in minerals versus investing in exploration companies](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/investing-in-minerals-versus-investing-in-exploration-companies/5029)
**Author:** [@William\_Douglas\_Archer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/William_Douglas_Archer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2016, 6:22am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/investing-in-minerals-versus-investing-in-exploration-companies/5029 "2016-06-10T06:22:24Z")
Generally speaking, is it better to buy an individual’s mineral rights and corresponding royalty or purchase common stock of a basket of exploration and development companies? In looking at unsolicited offers for certai… --- ## [Form 610 Operating Agreement assistance needed in Weld County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/form-610-operating-agreement-assistance-needed-in-weld-county/7915)
**Author:** [@Charles\_Odendhal](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Charles_Odendhal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 7:45pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/form-610-operating-agreement-assistance-needed-in-weld-county/7915 "2015-01-11T19:45:39Z")
I have a mineral rights lease on which I want to drill a gas well. An investor has offered to pay all the costs involved for a share of profits, understanding there may be none. We have a handshake agreement now, but I a… --- ## [Do real people actually invest in direct participation joint ventures for oil well leases?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/do-real-people-actually-invest-in-direct-participation-joint-ventures-for-oil-well-leases/14296)
**Author:** [@Gib](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Gib)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2014, 1:47am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/do-real-people-actually-invest-in-direct-participation-joint-ventures-for-oil-well-leases/14296 "2014-11-02T01:47:34Z")
I saw this forum for mineral rights that included a lot of information about oil wells. So, I joined the forum. We're new at this. I'm thinking we could ask some of our questions in the forum such as: 1. Are you peo… --- ## [Due Diligence List](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/due-diligence-list/9477)
**Author:** [@CJL](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/CJL)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2014, 2:44am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/due-diligence-list/9477 "2014-08-27T02:44:27Z")
I am about to purchase a working interest in an oil and gas well in Denton County. Although the purchase is small and with a life-long friend I would still like to do my homework. I have some experience but am looking fo… --- ## [Handling Windfalls: Excerpts of Wisdom on Preservation Beyond the Primary Term](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/handling-windfalls-excerpts-of-wisdom-on-preservation-beyond-the-primary-term/9985)
**Author:** [@Mike\_W](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mike_W)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2014, 2:33am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/handling-windfalls-excerpts-of-wisdom-on-preservation-beyond-the-primary-term/9985 "2014-07-03T02:33:16Z")
For preliminary reading, however much may come from an oil lease, inheritance, royalty interest, etc., to get everyone thinking, even those who take small sums. From the Rodgers Report: The Williams Group surveyed more… --- ## [Investing in Mineral rights from abroad](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/investing-in-mineral-rights-from-abroad/11475)
**Author:** [@James\_Ryan](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/James_Ryan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2014, 7:38pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/investing-in-mineral-rights-from-abroad/11475 "2014-05-09T19:38:57Z")
I’m from the UK and would like to invest in mineral rights and unpatented mining claims in USA. Is it legal for a foreigner to invest in either of these? Is there a minimum amount of earnings before you need to pay… --- ## [Chk](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/chk/18428)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Howell](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Rick_Howell)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 6:10am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/chk/18428 "2013-06-25T06:10:08Z")
What is going on with CHK the last 2 weeks? It is up about 20%. --- ## [Direct investment sought in the Eagle Ford Shale](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/direct-investment-sought-in-the-eagle-ford-shale/21584)
**Author:** [@Larry\_Senf](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Larry_Senf)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 3:59pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/direct-investment-sought-in-the-eagle-ford-shale/21584 "2013-05-28T15:59:10Z")
I am seeking to make a direct investment in a new oil drilling venture preferably in the Eagle Ford shale of South Texas. No wildcat ventures please. I would prefer to invest with a company that drills, produces, and ope… --- ## [Direct investing in oil & gas partnerships](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/direct-investing-in-oil-gas-partnerships/23305)
**Author:** [@Dave\_Thompson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dave_Thompson)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2013, 5:23pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/direct-investing-in-oil-gas-partnerships/23305 "2013-03-28T17:23:07Z")
Has anyone participated in any direct investing in oil & gas drilling? There are several partnerships you can invest through and I’ve wondered whether or not it would be worth doing. I had a friend who participated in o… --- ## [Drilling Activity in Atascosa County, Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/drilling-activity-in-atascosa-county-texas/18103)
**Author:** [@LETICIA\_TORRES](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/LETICIA_TORRES)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2013, 7:54pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/drilling-activity-in-atascosa-county-texas/18103 "2013-02-13T19:54:24Z")
Is there drilling going on around Atascosa County, Texas… acres of land out of the J. Poitevent Survey No. 11 Abstract 715… of the Dr. Chas. F. Simmons’ Ranch Subdivision? Thank you so much for your help! --- ## [Investing in Brigham Exploration?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/investing-in-brigham-exploration/23271)
**Author:** [@charles\_s\_mallory](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/charles_s_mallory)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 9:44am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/investing-in-brigham-exploration/23271 "2013-01-09T09:44:15Z")
Has anyone invested with Brigham Exploration over the past several months? I am considering this company as an investment option and was wondering what other investors have encountered. --- ## [Kodiak Oil and Gas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/kodiak-oil-and-gas/22352)
**Author:** [@charles\_s\_mallory](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/charles_s_mallory)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2012, 1:31am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/kodiak-oil-and-gas/22352 "2012-01-05T01:31:33Z")
I've been watching Kodiak over the past several months and it appears that the company numerous acreage in the heart of the Bakken and is in the process of obtaining numerous additional acreage, possibly via a buyout. T… [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/investing/14.md?page=1)