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## [Finding Fair Market Value for Leasing](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/finding-fair-market-value-for-leasing/22131)

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**Author:** [@Tammy4](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Tammy4)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 5:11pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/finding-fair-market-value-for-leasing/22131 "2012-01-20T17:11:53Z")

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How can I find out the fair market value for leasing in Miller County, Arkansas? My father-in-law has 2.5 acres and wants to ensure he is negotiating for the proper price.

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## [Mineral rights or royalties](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-or-royalties/22141)

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**Author:** [@nancy\_peterson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/nancy_peterson)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 4:37pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-or-royalties/22141 "2012-01-20T16:37:30Z")

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My grandmother did a royalty deed before she sold the property. It said her children, who will be known as grantees, have given, granted, sold, conveyed, assigned, and delivered by these presents to give, grant, sell, co…

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## [North Dakota counties that boarder Canada](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/north-dakota-counties-that-boarder-canada/22129)

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**Author:** [@Lori\_B](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Lori_B)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 4:00pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/north-dakota-counties-that-boarder-canada/22129 "2012-01-20T16:00:15Z")

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I would sure like to know how close the U.S. activity is to Canadian activity, but I’m a little confused by the geography. I’m almost directly north of Minot, ND.

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## [Lease payments/royalties geological potential](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-payments-royalties-geological-potential/22794)

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**Author:** [@D\_Bartley](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/D_Bartley)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 3:15pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-payments-royalties-geological-potential/22794 "2012-01-20T15:15:02Z")

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I have land and mineral rights for 40 acres of land in Culberson County. I was approached by TRNCO through their contractor Dason Geophysical company wanting to conduct 3D Geophysical survey and are offering one-time pay…

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## [Negotiating bonus in Duval County, TX](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/negotiating-bonus-in-duval-county-tx/22135)

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**Author:** [@Don\_Young1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Don_Young1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2012, 8:15pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/negotiating-bonus-in-duval-county-tx/22135 "2012-01-19T20:15:43Z")

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I’m new to this site and everything about leases. Our family has mineral rights, no surface rights in Duval County, Texas. I’ve read articles in the paper of people in and near the Eagle Ford formation receiving $2000-$3…

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## [Central Oklahoma pipeline replacement surface damages](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/central-oklahoma-pipeline-replacement-surface-damages/22143)

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**Author:** [@Frank\_Duffy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Frank_Duffy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2012, 8:01pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/central-oklahoma-pipeline-replacement-surface-damages/22143 "2012-01-19T20:01:43Z")

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DCP Midstream had to replace a pipeline across my pasture. It is approximately 80-90 rods and I’m not sure what to expect for damages. My contact with DCP wants me to throw out a figure but I’ve never had to deal with th…

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## [Lease offer in Sheridan County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-offer-in-sheridan-county/22306)

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**Author:** [@Tom\_McLarnan](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Tom_McLarnan)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2012, 7:14pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-offer-in-sheridan-county/22306 "2012-01-19T19:14:03Z")

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Hi, I have a lease offer to share and a couple of questions. My father recently received an offer on some mineral rights he bought back in the 80s and had completely forgotten about. He was contacted by Spectrum Land Ser…

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## [Dealing with Blackbrush](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/dealing-with-blackbrush/22637)

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**Author:** [@Mary\_Ann\_Kotara\_Schirmer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mary_Ann_Kotara_Schirmer)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2012, 6:45am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/dealing-with-blackbrush/22637 "2012-01-19T06:45:14Z")

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Has anyone else out there had any negative dealings with Blackbrush?

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## [Royalties can we still get them?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalties-can-we-still-get-them/22153)

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**Author:** [@Lori\_Cervantez](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Lori_Cervantez)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2012, 6:36am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalties-can-we-still-get-them/22153 "2012-01-19T06:36:31Z")

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So we recently found out we own the mineral rights that were leased out by the previous owner before he passed away and we have owned the property for over 5 years. The wells have been producing and over the last five ye…

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## [Drilling Permit Question](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/drilling-permit-question/22138)

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**Author:** [@6th\_Generation\_Texan](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/6th_Generation_Texan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2012, 4:59am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/drilling-permit-question/22138 "2012-01-19T04:59:14Z")

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I have a question about some drilling permits. A well was permitted in 2010 and as far as I know it was completed and is producing (haven’t verified). A new drilling permit was submitted for this well less than one week …

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## [Burke County North Dakota oil and gas lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/burke-county-north-dakota-oil-and-gas-lease/24099)

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**Author:** [@Mike\_flaa](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mike_flaa)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2012, 4:58am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/burke-county-north-dakota-oil-and-gas-lease/24099 "2012-01-19T04:58:27Z")

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Hi everyone, first off thank you for having me here, I much appreciate the opportunity to learn a few things. I have 160 acres of mineral/gas rights and have already signed a lease with Cornerstone Natural Resources LLC …

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## [Sub Lease OK?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/sub-lease-ok/22223)

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**Author:** [@mary\_Gress](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/mary_Gress)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2012, 2:16am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/sub-lease-ok/22223 "2012-01-19T02:16:09Z")

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We leased a half section at 139 N 96W a couple of years ago for $500/acre and 3/16’s royalty. The leasing company, Longshot, just subleased the deep drilling rights to MBI, from Missouri. Is this normal procedure? Our le…

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## [Utica Play leaseing / Wanting to lease in the Utica formation](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/utica-play-leaseing-wanting-to-lease-in-the-utica-formation/22139)

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**Author:** [@Jordan\_A\_Simon](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jordan_A_Simon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2012, 12:27am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/utica-play-leaseing-wanting-to-lease-in-the-utica-formation/22139 "2012-01-19T00:27:51Z")

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Can anyone tell me where the Utica play looks like it might be headed, in other words, how can we get ahead of the trend or what areas may still have open acreage to lease that may have Utica oil reserves or Utica reserv…

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## [Future Royalties](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/future-royalties/22148)

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**Author:** [@Native\_American](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Native_American)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2012, 9:18pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/future-royalties/22148 "2012-01-18T21:18:11Z")

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This question is just for the future and I hope the near future. But when royalties are received do you have to set up to pay quarterly taxes? Can you just include the monies with your regular income tax? And I read some…

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## [Help with a research project](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/help-with-a-research-project/22300)

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**Author:** [@Jay\_Vinekar](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jay_Vinekar)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2012, 4:38pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/help-with-a-research-project/22300 "2012-01-18T16:38:18Z")

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I’m an MBA student at Rice University, and doing a research internship for a wealth management firm in Houston. My project deals with the Eagle Ford Shale play and the various ways that wealth is being generated and mana…

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## [New shale play. Chesapeake?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-shale-play-chesapeake/22992)

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**Author:** [@Mike\_rhymer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mike_rhymer)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2012, 6:35am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-shale-play-chesapeake/22992 "2012-01-18T06:35:48Z")

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Have many people on here been approached on their acreage in Kiowa County, Colorado? We are pretty sure this is a new shale play. I have gotten calls from a brokerage several times. They are offering very little compared…

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## [Wilson County Oil & Gas Lease Offers](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wilson-county-oil-gas-lease-offers/23470)

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**Author:** [@Dave\_Thompson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dave_Thompson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2012, 4:18am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wilson-county-oil-gas-lease-offers/23470 "2012-01-18T04:18:03Z")

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Is anyone getting offers in the county?

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## [Sutherland Springs, Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/sutherland-springs-texas/22144)

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**Author:** [@Cheryl\_Zigmond](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Cheryl_Zigmond)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2012, 4:13am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/sutherland-springs-texas/22144 "2012-01-18T04:13:20Z")

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Can anyone please tell me if there is any leasing activity going on around Sutherland Springs, TX?

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## [Confidential SWD?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/confidential-swd/22145)

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**Author:** [@charles\_s\_mallory](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/charles_s_mallory)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2012, 2:38am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/confidential-swd/22145 "2012-01-18T02:38:56Z")

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I am somewhat puzzled why Marathon is currently drilling a SWD well in Williams County as a “confidential” well. This well is being drilled in T157N; R103W; Section 21. Marathon also has permits in this area and appears …

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## [Can someone decipher production from this?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/can-someone-decipher-production-from-this/22146)

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**Author:** [@Hanna](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Hanna)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2012, 10:57pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/can-someone-decipher-production-from-this/22146 "2012-01-17T22:57:33Z")

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This is from the COGIS site…it is the first time they have had anything up on this well, but the landman told me it has been pumping for a while http://cogcc.state.co.us/cogis/ProductionWellMonthly.asp?APICounty=123&API…

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## [Getting a well](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/getting-a-well/22181)

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**Author:** [@Lori\_B](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Lori_B)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2012, 9:34pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/getting-a-well/22181 "2012-01-17T21:34:08Z")

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This is what we all want of course. The laws in Canada are not the same as in the U.S. I’m not an expert or lawyer. I only know what I’ve read up on, but the FHOA helps a lot. I think the Just Energy Company that uses th…

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## [Rig locations](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/rig-locations/22268)

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**Author:** [@Clay\_Wommack](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Clay_Wommack)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2012, 8:43pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/rig-locations/22268 "2012-01-17T20:43:38Z")

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Each week the number of rigs are published per County. It appears Atascosa now totals 6 as of last week. Does anyone know how to find the location of the rigs? Thanks in advance.

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## [Anyone being approached about water rights in the Eagle Ford?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/anyone-being-approached-about-water-rights-in-the-eagle-ford/23238)

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**Author:** [@Reagan\_R.T\_Dukes](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Reagan_R.T_Dukes)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2012, 8:20pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/anyone-being-approached-about-water-rights-in-the-eagle-ford/23238 "2012-01-17T20:20:38Z")

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We’re in the middle of one of the worst droughts on record and it’s beginning to make completing wells more difficult. Many operators are beginning to recycle the frack fluids for use in future wells. Have you guys heard…

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## [Morgan County, OH - Oil & Gas Discussion archives](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/morgan-county-oh-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1246)

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**Author:** [@Johnny\_L\_Patton\_Jr](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Johnny_L_Patton_Jr)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2012, 7:14pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/morgan-county-oh-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1246 "2012-01-17T19:14:09Z")

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Morgan County, Ohio oil & gas discussion group. Share your experience regarding lease bonus, royalty rates, drilling activity, and oil & gas news.

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## [I need other mineral rights holders expertise please](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/i-need-other-mineral-rights-holders-expertise-please/22239)

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**Author:** [@Helene\_Fox](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Helene_Fox)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2012, 4:53pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/i-need-other-mineral-rights-holders-expertise-please/22239 "2012-01-17T16:53:25Z")

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My mother-in-law passed away and left two properties in Williston, North Dakota, to her sons to be shared equally. My husband lives in another state as the brother who lives in Williston. The brother in North Dakota, dur…

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## [Tuscalousa Marine Shale - Landmen Turning Up The Heat](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/tuscalousa-marine-shale-landmen-turning-up-the-heat/22152)

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**Author:** [@Steven\_Guillory](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Steven_Guillory)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2012, 3:08pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/tuscalousa-marine-shale-landmen-turning-up-the-heat/22152 "2012-01-17T15:08:06Z")

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Got a proposal from a broker/landman to lease land in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. Lease sounds lowballed. These guys come in and catch you cold turkey with some lowball offer when they have a much broader understanding…

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## [New Fracking product -- Could be a "Win-Win" for everyone!](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-fracking-product-could-be-a-win-win-for-everyone/24853)

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**Author:** [@John\_Anderson\_Andy\_Davis](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/John_Anderson_Andy_Davis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2012, 5:42am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-fracking-product-could-be-a-win-win-for-everyone/24853 "2012-01-17T05:42:16Z")

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The EPA has approved a new pH neutral fracking solution that is “Green” friendly. It sounds like this could do away with one of the major environmental problems threatening the growth of fracking. Details here: http://w…

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## [Tuscalousa Marine Shale - Landmen Turning Up The Heat](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/tuscalousa-marine-shale-landmen-turning-up-the-heat/22151)

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**Author:** [@Steven\_Guillory](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Steven_Guillory)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2012, 4:12am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/tuscalousa-marine-shale-landmen-turning-up-the-heat/22151 "2012-01-17T04:12:35Z")

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I was contacted by a broker/landman back in November. Since I thought his offer of $125/acre and 1/8 royalty was lowballed, I’ve continued to ignore him since. He recently called with an offer of $175/acre and 3/16 royal…

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## [Lease Offer in Williams County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-offer-in-williams-county/22156)

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**Author:** [@James\_Brown1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/James_Brown1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2012, 2:14am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-offer-in-williams-county/22156 "2012-01-17T02:14:31Z")

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Hello all…I am also a newbie both to this forum and to the whole oil/gas leasing business. I am looking at various tracts that my mother-in-law owns in Williams County. She just received a lease extension offer from Bakk…

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## [Assigning leases](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/assigning-leases/22155)

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**Author:** [@mary\_Johnston](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/mary_Johnston)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2012, 2:08am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/assigning-leases/22155 "2012-01-17T02:08:20Z")

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My family was recently notified that our leased mineral rights have now been assigned to Shell oil. Is this a common practice?

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