# Billings County, ND

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## [Anybody else getting lease offers in Billings County ND](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/anybody-else-getting-lease-offers-in-billings-county-nd/85578)

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**Author:** [@Dan\_Deckert](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dan_Deckert)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 7:56pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/anybody-else-getting-lease-offers-in-billings-county-nd/85578 "2026-01-21T19:56:54Z")

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Our family owns 320 acres in Billings County, North Dakota. We received an offer for $75 per acre for a three-year lease term, with a royalty of 1/16th, saying it is currently on Ragnar’s drilling schedule for this sprin…

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## [Offer to buy mineral rights in Billings County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/offer-to-buy-mineral-rights-in-billings-county/73827)

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**Author:** [@kwiskwis](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/kwiskwis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2024, 6:30pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/offer-to-buy-mineral-rights-in-billings-county/73827 "2024-01-13T18:30:34Z")

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Our mineral rights are already leased. We just received a letter in the mail asking to buy our rights. Just an FYI that production and drilling may be increasing in the area.

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## [Understanding Seismic 3D on GIS Map](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/understanding-seismic-3d-on-gis-map/70427)

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**Author:** [@Reyman](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Reyman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2023, 9:47pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/understanding-seismic-3d-on-gis-map/70427 "2023-04-05T21:47:30Z")

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Hi, We are currently evaluating a lease for mineral rights in Section 6 of Billings County, North Dakota. I have been doing some research and was able to display a filter on the GIS map called Seismic 3D. I assume this m…

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## [Latest Lease Offer, already signed draft lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/latest-lease-offer-already-signed-draft-lease/70377)

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**Author:** [@Reyman](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Reyman)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 9:56pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/latest-lease-offer-already-signed-draft-lease/70377 "2023-04-01T21:56:13Z")

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Hi all, my wife and her family have mineral rights in Billings County, Section 6 and I think 26 too. They just received an offer from Great Northern Energy for $300 per NMA with 19% royalty for 5 year lease. Normally the…

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## [See Industry Professionals Serving Billings County, ND](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/see-industry-professionals-serving-billings-county-nd/56647)

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**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 6:52pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/see-industry-professionals-serving-billings-county-nd/56647 "2020-03-12T18:52:31Z")

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Oil & gas professionals providing services in this county

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## [Any news around St. Demetrius?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/any-news-around-st-demetrius/67068)

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**Author:** [@Chaz](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Chaz)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2022, 4:00pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/any-news-around-st-demetrius/67068 "2022-07-27T16:00:43Z")

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Noticed a filing for pooling 142W 99 Section 8. Any insight as to what this means or what’s happening?

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## [T142N R98W Sec 6 : Any recent leases or offers?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/t142n-r98w-sec-6-any-recent-leases-or-offers/65119)

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**Author:** [@Jim\_Taylor](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jim_Taylor)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2022, 9:41pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/t142n-r98w-sec-6-any-recent-leases-or-offers/65119 "2022-05-23T21:41:24Z")

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We recently received an initial lease offer for 6.25 NMA with a bonus of $200 per NMA, 3/16ths royalty, 3 year term and charging post-production costs. Has anyone received an offer, or leased in that area recently?

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## [Oil lease Billings County ND](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-lease-billings-county-nd/63509)

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**Author:** [@Billings109990](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Billings109990)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2021, 2:34pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-lease-billings-county-nd/63509 "2021-11-11T14:34:16Z")

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Northern Energy out of Bismarck, North Dakota is offering oil lease for mineral rights in Billings County Section 8 Township 142 Range 99. Items are $200 up front money 5 yrs lease Royalties 16.667%. Are they legitimate …

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## [transportation / post production / taxes ](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/transportation-post-production-taxes/63329)

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**Author:** [@FrakinAndy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/FrakinAndy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2021, 2:52am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/transportation-post-production-taxes/63329 "2021-09-22T02:52:45Z")

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is it now common / normal for gas-oil leases to have transportation / post production / taxes deducted from the wellhead royalty\>

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## [Understanding NMA Calculations w/ or w/o Pumping Units](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/understanding-nma-calculations-w-or-w-o-pumping-units/62775)

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**Author:** [@Biscotti](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Biscotti)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 8:34pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/understanding-nma-calculations-w-or-w-o-pumping-units/62775 "2021-08-09T20:34:40Z")

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I am very new to understanding NMA calculations and need all the simplistic help I can find! How are NMA calculated on mineral acres with pumping units as opposed to acreage with only horizontal pipe? Billings County 25 …

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## [Lease offer by Diamond Resources (dozens of mineral rights co-owners)](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-offer-by-diamond-resources-dozens-of-mineral-rights-co-owners/62553)

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**Author:** [@Steven\_Linke](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Steven_Linke)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2021, 6:16am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-offer-by-diamond-resources-dozens-of-mineral-rights-co-owners/62553 "2021-07-29T06:16:52Z")

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My great-grandfather apparently retained mineral rights on two quarter-sections of land in Billings County, North Dakota: T137N/R100W SW1/4 of Section 11 and NW1/4 of Section 14. A few weeks ago, Diamond Resources offere…

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## [Advice for my oil lease offer in Billings County, ND](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/advice-for-my-oil-lease-offer-in-billings-county-nd/62275)

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**Author:** [@Dan\_Deckert](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dan_Deckert)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2021, 4:34pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/advice-for-my-oil-lease-offer-in-billings-county-nd/62275 "2021-07-06T16:34:03Z")

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My family owns the mineral rights to 320 acres in Billings County ND - T 138 N, R 100W. May 27,2021 we were offered $75 per acres with 1/6th royalty for 5 years. My first offer was for $25 from a different company. I liv…

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## [Oil Lease March 2021 - Billings County ND](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-lease-march-2021-billings-county-nd/61565)

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**Author:** [@kwiskwis](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/kwiskwis)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 11:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-lease-march-2021-billings-county-nd/61565 "2021-04-27T23:26:29Z")

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I am just curious if anyone else is seeing any lease activity in this county so far in 2021? Thanks, Scott Demianiw

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## [Mineral lease billings county nd](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-lease-billings-county-nd/10902)

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**Author:** [@rodney\_evoniuk](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/rodney_evoniuk)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2014, 8:32pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-lease-billings-county-nd/10902 "2014-09-10T20:32:29Z")

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We currently have a lease with Continental Resources that expires on 5-10-2014. 400 acres 142N 100W, Section 13 (Tree Top Field). We have had an initial offer for 3-year lease for $750 acre with 20% royalty. Diamond Re…

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## [Scout Energy acquires Hess still no August check](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/scout-energy-acquires-hess-still-no-august-check/35656)

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**Author:** [@NicoleViva](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/NicoleViva)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2018, 2:54pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/scout-energy-acquires-hess-still-no-august-check/35656 "2018-10-23T14:54:52Z")

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I got the letter that Hess sold their interest to Scout Energy. I’m still missing my August check, they said they would be mailed September 30th. Is anyone else having a hard time getting them to return a call “due to hi…

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## [Billings County Mineral](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/billings-county-mineral/8245)

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**Author:** [@Deanna\_O\_Donnell](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Deanna_O_Donnell)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2014, 4:37pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/billings-county-mineral/8245 "2014-12-11T16:37:45Z")

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Hi- I am interested in some information regarding my family’s mineral rights in Billings County, North Dakota. The legal description is as follows: 24-144 North-98 West. What is going on there? Any drilling taking place …

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## [Spacing change by Continental on Volesky 1-23H1, Billings, Secs 14 &23-141N-98W](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/spacing-change-by-continental-on-volesky-1-23h1-billings-secs-14-23-141n-98w/8597)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Knieser](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Paul_Knieser)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2014, 3:05am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/spacing-change-by-continental-on-volesky-1-23h1-billings-secs-14-23-141n-98w/8597 "2014-11-06T03:05:05Z")

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I am new to this whole process so any insights that can be provided would be appreciated. First, I guess I am learning the hard way that Continental Resources Inc, due to the lease language, can at their own discretion …

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## [Leasing below the Madison Formation](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/leasing-below-the-madison-formation/9481)

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**Author:** [@Jeff\_Myster](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jeff_Myster)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2014, 12:49am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/leasing-below-the-madison-formation/9481 "2014-08-28T00:49:57Z")

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OXY wants to lease below the Madison Formation and understands that there is a horizontal leg of a productive well in the section of mineral rights that I own. I’ve never heard of this, is it even possible to consider? I…

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## [XTO plans for Billings county?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/xto-plans-for-billings-county/9679)

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**Author:** [@Richard\_Basaraba](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Richard_Basaraba)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2014, 2:12am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/xto-plans-for-billings-county/9679 "2014-08-22T02:12:20Z")

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We have a lease with XTO that expires next June in Township 142N Range 99W. Did a lot of research on the St. Demetrius Field. Checked all the permits XTO has pulled since January 2013. All their activity is up farther no…

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## [Billings County, ND - Oil & Gas Discussion archives](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/billings-county-nd-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1470)

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**Author:** [@John\_F\_Fisher](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/John_F_Fisher)\
**Replies:** 65\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2014, 9:34pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/billings-county-nd-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1470 "2014-06-24T21:34:03Z")

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Oil & gas discussion group for those interested in Billings County, North Dakota. Share your experience regarding lease bonus, royalty rates, drilling activity, and oil & gas news.

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## [Billings Cty lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/billings-cty-lease/12084)

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**Author:** [@Jerry\_Beak](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jerry_Beak)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2014, 12:15pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/billings-cty-lease/12084 "2014-05-13T12:15:48Z")

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We would like to lease 10.2 acres of minerals in Billings Cty. Township 139-100, Range 100 West, Section 14, NE4. Have been offered $1500/acre, 5 yrs, 18% royalty. Is that a fair number for this area? I have heard $2…

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## [August Oil Auction](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/august-oil-auction/20652)

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**Author:** [@FrakinAndy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/FrakinAndy)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2014, 10:20am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/august-oil-auction/20652 "2014-02-10T10:20:57Z")

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What happened to lease values at the August ND Auction? Billings County average was $20 per acre!!!??? The McKenzie County average @ $6400/acre?

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## [Billing County, ND](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/billing-county-nd/13145)

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**Author:** [@Jill2](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jill2)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2014, 8:55pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/billing-county-nd/13145 "2014-01-04T20:55:54Z")

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Anyone have a recommendation for a landman in Billings County, ND? We have been contacted by Empire Oil that Whiting Oil has prepared a Title Opinion on Section 1, T139, R100 which is pooled with Section 12. Drilling h…

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## [Whiting's New Announcment for Pronghorn-Great for Billings/Stark Mineral Owners!](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/whitings-new-announcment-for-pronghorn-great-for-billings-stark-mineral-owners/17758)

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**Author:** [@Jeremy\_S](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jeremy_S)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2013, 12:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/whitings-new-announcment-for-pronghorn-great-for-billings-stark-mineral-owners/17758 "2013-07-06T12:26:17Z")

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Hello to all! Check out the Whiting presentation for 03/01/13! Early estimates for Pronghorn in Billings/Stark were average of 3 wells per unit, now they estimate they might be able to do 6 wells! Whiting will first do s…

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## [Blanca Peak LLC--What's going on?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/blanca-peak-llc-whats-going-on/18348)

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**Author:** [@Wendy\_Maas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Wendy_Maas)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2013, 4:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/blanca-peak-llc-whats-going-on/18348 "2013-02-01T16:02:15Z")

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Hi, Back in January of 2011 we did lease our mineral rights to Blanca Peak. We went through all the paperwork and we did receive a bonus check. So, we were happy about that. Today, I thought I’d call them and see if the…

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## [Mineral Lease Terms](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-lease-terms/21656)

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**Author:** [@Mark\_Osadchuk](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mark_Osadchuk)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2012, 11:34am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-lease-terms/21656 "2012-05-09T11:34:29Z")

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## [GMX Resources?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gmx-resources/22067)

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**Author:** [@Cara\_Simmons](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Cara_Simmons)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2012, 7:29pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gmx-resources/22067 "2012-04-15T19:29:01Z")

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As anyone heard of GMX Resources? I am trying to find out more about them before signing a lease. Any info would help.

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## [Royaltys and bonus's being paid out](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royaltys-and-bonuss-being-paid-out/22686)

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**Author:** [@Michael\_Ott](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Michael_Ott)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2012, 4:33pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royaltys-and-bonuss-being-paid-out/22686 "2012-04-07T16:33:30Z")

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I received an offer to lease my mineral rights out in Billings County. Township 141N Range 99 Section . Does anyone know what they are paying on average for a bonus as well as royalties? I was offered 800 plus 16%. Is t…

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## [Past/Present Rates/%/terms for 142-102 preferably western sections](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/past-present-rates-terms-for-142-102-preferably-western-sections/22224)

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**Author:** [@Joel](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Joel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2012, 4:31pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/past-present-rates-terms-for-142-102-preferably-western-sections/22224 "2012-04-07T16:31:51Z")

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Does anyone have or willing to share rates, percentages, terms offered or accepted in Township 142-Range 102? I know that with Kjstrup #21474 the landmen are going to be coming my way this summer and I want to be prepar…

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## [Leasing in Billings County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/leasing-in-billings-county/21874)

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**Author:** [@Dan\_Deckert](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dan_Deckert)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2012, 4:30pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/leasing-in-billings-county/21874 "2012-04-07T16:30:21Z")

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My family owns the mineral rights for 320 acres in Billings County, North Dakota - Township 138 North, Range 100 West. We were recently offered $500 per acre with 17% for 4 years + 1 option. I live out of state and do no…

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