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## [Eagle Ford Oil Boom Article in NY Times](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/eagle-ford-oil-boom-article-in-ny-times/23308)

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**Author:** [@Bill\_Johnson1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Bill_Johnson1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 7:44pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/eagle-ford-oil-boom-article-in-ny-times/23308 "2011-06-02T19:44:26Z")

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Excellent article: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/28/business/energy-environment/28shale.html

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## [Confidential Status wells in WY](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/confidential-status-wells-in-wy/23296)

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**Author:** [@Eastern\_MT](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Eastern_MT)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 6:33pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/confidential-status-wells-in-wy/23296 "2011-06-02T18:33:40Z")

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Wyoming law allows an operator to be granted “Confidential Status” on a well. Like many states, this allows the operator to keep all well information private for 6 months. However, in reality a few of the Niobrara wells…

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## [Pecos County, TX leasing activity](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/pecos-county-tx-leasing-activity/23290)

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**Author:** [@Thomas\_G\_Sanders\_Jr](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Thomas_G_Sanders_Jr)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 3:59pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/pecos-county-tx-leasing-activity/23290 "2011-06-02T15:59:10Z")

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Hi all: I am wondering if anyone has heard of any recent leasing activity in Pecos County, TX. It appears that there has been activity in Reeves County next door but I have not seen much mentioned about Pecos County. I …

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## [Termination of Mineral Interest after 40 years](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/termination-of-mineral-interest-after-40-years/23303)

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**Author:** [@Larry\_Elder](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Larry_Elder)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 3:08pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/termination-of-mineral-interest-after-40-years/23303 "2011-06-02T15:08:58Z")

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If it has been longer than 40 years and we have never filed a “Notice of Intent to Preserve Mineral Rights,” have we lost our mineral rights? The property has changed surface ownership a few times during this period but …

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## [Northern and southern edge boundary EF colorado county tx](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/northern-and-southern-edge-boundary-ef-colorado-county-tx/23292)

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**Author:** [@nancy\_peterson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/nancy_peterson)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 1:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/northern-and-southern-edge-boundary-ef-colorado-county-tx/23292 "2011-06-02T13:26:57Z")

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If by chance the EF northern boundary is around the Swiss Alp area and the southern boundary is around Sheridan Oakland area, is the play between the two?

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## [Leasing undivided mineral interest in Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/leasing-undivided-mineral-interest-in-texas/23294)

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**Author:** [@Wilson\_Inc](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Wilson_Inc)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 7:14am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/leasing-undivided-mineral-interest-in-texas/23294 "2011-06-02T07:14:01Z")

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We three siblings each have a 1/3 undivided mineral rights on the same tracts. Can we each lease our undivided 1/3 interest on the same tract to different oil companies or do we all have to agree to lease our interest …

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## [Leased same place to 2 companies question](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/leased-same-place-to-2-companies-question/23300)

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**Author:** [@Teri\_Hanson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Teri_Hanson)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 1:24am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/leased-same-place-to-2-companies-question/23300 "2011-06-02T01:24:48Z")

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My dad recently deeded his mineral rights to me. I was going through the leases he has signed and saw that he has leased the same spot to two companies. One lease was signed in May for a 5 year term, and another was sign…

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## [Becoming informed on my minerals in Young County, TX](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/becoming-informed-on-my-minerals-in-young-county-tx/23301)

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**Author:** [@Ron\_jaco](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ron_jaco)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2011, 8:19pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/becoming-informed-on-my-minerals-in-young-county-tx/23301 "2011-06-01T20:19:30Z")

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I am an owner of about 25 acres, mineral rights only, in Young County, Texas. This acreage is a small part of a much larger tract, maybe several hundred acres owned by many different individuals. I’ve received an oil and…

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## [Lease Prices in Brazos and Leon County, Texas?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-prices-in-brazos-and-leon-county-texas/23302)

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**Author:** [@Andy\_Chevalier1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Andy_Chevalier1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2011, 9:10pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-prices-in-brazos-and-leon-county-texas/23302 "2011-05-31T21:10:45Z")

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Does anybody have an idea of what lease prices are going for in Brazos County, Leon County, Madison County, or Grimes County?

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## [Top Leasing by the company that owns the lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/top-leasing-by-the-company-that-owns-the-lease/23326)

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**Author:** [@Amy3](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Amy3)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2011, 7:18pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/top-leasing-by-the-company-that-owns-the-lease/23326 "2011-05-31T19:18:29Z")

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Would there be any ulterior motive for a company that currently holds the lease to top lease it?

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## [Need to Find Out How to get a Copy of the Deed](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-to-find-out-how-to-get-a-copy-of-the-deed/23304)

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**Author:** [@Daniel\_L\_Lockhart](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Daniel_L_Lockhart)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2011, 4:17am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-to-find-out-how-to-get-a-copy-of-the-deed/23304 "2011-05-31T04:17:47Z")

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My parents lost the deed. Is there any way to get a copy of the deed if we can supply all the identification numbers? Regards, Dan Lockhart

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## [Weimar in Colorado County TX - Eagleford present?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/weimar-in-colorado-county-tx-eagleford-present/23769)

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**Author:** [@nancy\_peterson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/nancy_peterson)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2011, 10:59pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/weimar-in-colorado-county-tx-eagleford-present/23769 "2011-05-30T22:59:20Z")

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Does anyone know if Colorado County is in the Eagleford Shale play off I10 east of Weimar?

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## [Mineral rights in reeves county, texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-in-reeves-county-texas/23314)

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**Author:** [@JENNY\_HUGHES](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/JENNY_HUGHES)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2011, 5:56pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-in-reeves-county-texas/23314 "2011-05-29T17:56:35Z")

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We have recently been approached to buy mineral rights to 30 acres in Reeves County, Texas. Wonder if any activity currently in that area. Also wondering what going offers are for that area. All new to us.

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## [Looking to Lease in Daniels County, MT](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/looking-to-lease-in-daniels-county-mt/24005)

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**Author:** [@Glenda\_K\_Coleman](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Glenda_K_Coleman)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2011, 5:55am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/looking-to-lease-in-daniels-county-mt/24005 "2011-05-29T05:55:18Z")

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My brother and I are the sole owners of the oil and mineral rights in a sizable piece of property in Daniels County, Montana. We were contacted by an energy company out of Texas nearly a year ago requesting proof of bei…

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## [Option to lease mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/option-to-lease-mineral-rights/23309)

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**Author:** [@Dr\_John\_M\_Stewart](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dr_John_M_Stewart)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2011, 2:28am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/option-to-lease-mineral-rights/23309 "2011-05-28T02:28:40Z")

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What would a typical Option to Lease Mineral Rights contract look like? What compensation per acre, timelines, sharing percentages, etc. would be specified?

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## [Mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights/23879)

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**Author:** [@Terance\_Prigge](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Terance_Prigge)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2011, 12:25am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights/23879 "2011-05-28T00:25:47Z")

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I purchased 80 acres in Redvale Colorado, Montrose County and was fortunate to stumble on 100% mineral/water rights. There are several producing oil wells and a natural gas plant not far and I’m interested in selling/le…

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## [Unique Situation, Devon Energy, Avondale Heights Gas Unit, Tarrant County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/unique-situation-devon-energy-avondale-heights-gas-unit-tarrant-county/23321)

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**Author:** [@Kim\_Idell](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kim_Idell)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2011, 9:21pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/unique-situation-devon-energy-avondale-heights-gas-unit-tarrant-county/23321 "2011-05-27T21:21:16Z")

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Concerning Avondale Heights #1, #2, UT#7, UT#8, UT#9, #6, #3, UT#4H, UT#5 NW, UT#11, UT#10, UT#18 RRC# 190034, 193573, 198592, 198596, 198599, 199924, 209702, 213448, 215341, 236603, 240899, 249285 Background: 2/6/2007…

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## [Who manages my royalties?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/who-manages-my-royalties/23313)

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**Author:** [@Sandra\_Gail\_Nikirk1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Sandra_Gail_Nikirk1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2011, 9:08pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/who-manages-my-royalties/23313 "2011-05-27T21:08:14Z")

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A number of years ago I purchased 20 acres, including mineral rights, in Plantersville, Texas, from Marvin McKinney. This 20 acres was divided off of his homestead acreage. I have since sold the surface estate, but kept…

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## [More news from the Oklahoman about the Devon Plant](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/more-news-from-the-oklahoman-about-the-devon-plant/23312)

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**Author:** [@Gary7](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Gary7)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2011, 8:31pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/more-news-from-the-oklahoman-about-the-devon-plant/23312 "2011-05-27T20:31:22Z")

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Devon Energy says up to 3 months may be needed for repairs to Calumet plant BY JAY F. MARKS ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Oklahoman Published: May 27, 2011 It will be months before Devon Energy Corp. is able to get its natural gas p…

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## [Help with new mineral lease in Gaines Cty Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/help-with-new-mineral-lease-in-gaines-cty-texas/23315)

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**Author:** [@Joseph\_Chesterfield](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Joseph_Chesterfield)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2011, 6:18pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/help-with-new-mineral-lease-in-gaines-cty-texas/23315 "2011-05-27T18:18:08Z")

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I am a novice at this, so any advice would be much appreciated! I inherited mineral interests for 15 acres in Gaines County, Texas. The gross acres are 160. I was approached by a broker with an offer to lease the mineral…

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## [Why only partial payment offered for a signed lease returned to the leasing company?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/why-only-partial-payment-offered-for-a-signed-lease-returned-to-the-leasing-company/23318)

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**Author:** [@Wilson\_Inc](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Wilson_Inc)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2011, 8:05am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/why-only-partial-payment-offered-for-a-signed-lease-returned-to-the-leasing-company/23318 "2011-05-27T08:05:03Z")

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I have signed and returned an oil & gas mineral lease to the leasing company and processed the bank draft through my bank as instructed. The bank draft was returned unpaid because the account of the leasing company at th…

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## [Lawsuits against CHK energy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lawsuits-against-chk-energy/23317)

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**Author:** [@Hetty\_Hsu](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Hetty_Hsu)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2011, 5:31am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lawsuits-against-chk-energy/23317 "2011-05-27T05:31:27Z")

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I did a search on lawsuits against Chesapeake Energy, it looks like they are just a scam. My advice is don’t sign anything till you get a good O&G lawyer http://salon.glenrose.net/default.asp?view=plink&id=2861

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## [Why such big differences in bonus offers](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/why-such-big-differences-in-bonus-offers/23333)

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**Author:** [@Under\_par](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Under_par)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2011, 2:06am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/why-such-big-differences-in-bonus-offers/23333 "2011-05-27T02:06:40Z")

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I have been reading this site and find it curious why some people get offers of $100 per acre and some people are getting $1000+. Can anyone help me understand why there is such a large range?

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## [Tornado](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/tornado/23324)

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**Author:** [@Gary7](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Gary7)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 11:54pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/tornado/23324 "2011-05-26T23:54:37Z")

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Some of you may have heard that the Devon Energy plant that processes the gas from the Cana Woodford wells in the area got hit by a tornado yesterday. The plant is about 3 miles south of Calumet. The tornado also hit a d…

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## [Information on a Whiting well in Sheridan County, MT](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/information-on-a-whiting-well-in-sheridan-county-mt/23347)

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**Author:** [@Deann\_Overland](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Deann_Overland)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 9:38pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/information-on-a-whiting-well-in-sheridan-county-mt/23347 "2011-05-26T21:38:15Z")

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Has anyone heard about drilling starting up by Whiting Oil? A temporary spacing unit comprised of all sections of 25 and 36, Township 31N-Range 56E was approved the end of April. I was wondering how long to expect before…

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## [EPA Administrator admits- no proven case of contamination](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/epa-administrator-admits-no-proven-case-of-contamination/23320)

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**Author:** [@Bwanablue](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Bwanablue)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 4:30pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/epa-administrator-admits-no-proven-case-of-contamination/23320 "2011-05-26T16:30:04Z")

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http://hotair.com/archives/2011/05/25/video-epa-administrator-confirms-no-fracking-water-contamination/

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## [Lease offer in Weld County Colorado](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-offer-in-weld-county-colorado/23351)

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**Author:** [@Lana\_Bradley](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Lana_Bradley)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 11:15am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-offer-in-weld-county-colorado/23351 "2011-05-26T11:15:07Z")

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My Father received an offer Township 10 North, Range 57 West, 6th P.M. Section 30: Lot 1 (36.95), Lot 2 (37.06) E2NW, NE Containing 314.01 gross acres and 10.0000 mineral acres, more or less Bonus: $150.00 per net mi…

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## [Hicks](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/hicks/23417)

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**Author:** [@mahoney](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/mahoney)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 4:33am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/hicks/23417 "2011-05-26T04:33:43Z")

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Why would you join a federal unit? If you have no lease… you could be a WI owner instead of a RI owner. These Shell units are huge and will only diminish your take.

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## [Two Companies Claim They Have A Lease On The Same Property](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/two-companies-claim-they-have-a-lease-on-the-same-property/23328)

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**Author:** [@David\_Mason](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/David_Mason)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2011, 10:47pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/two-companies-claim-they-have-a-lease-on-the-same-property/23328 "2011-05-25T22:47:46Z")

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My brother and I have mineral rights that our father gave us a little over three years ago. My dad had signed a lease with Company A. Shortly after my dad gave the mineral rights to us, Company B approached us and asked …

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## [Can I sell just the executive rights?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/can-i-sell-just-the-executive-rights/23329)

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**Author:** [@john\_blades](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/john_blades)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2011, 10:46pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/can-i-sell-just-the-executive-rights/23329 "2011-05-25T22:46:32Z")

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I own an 8% undivided mineral interest in the Eagle Ford Shale covering 6,224 acres. I sold my surface acreage (an undivided 25% of 2,072 surface acres) years ago and saved all minerals, executive rights, etc. In the las…

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