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A few years ago, a new tactic popped up as a way to get unsuspecting sellers to part with their minerals: oil and gas “leases” that were actually royalty deeds.

The Journal recently published an analysis of shale wells, suggesting among other things that production is declining due to wells “being drilled too close to one another” and “…

Here’s the truth: if one company wants to buy your minerals, there’s a very good chance other companies do as well. But many companies don’t want you shopping around or comparin…

If you own minerals, chances are you’ve received a bank draft. It’s usually attached to the bottom of a letter and looks like a check. But it’s actually a contract. When you dep…

Most mineral owners do not develop their mineral rights themselves. Instead, they “lease” the mineral right to oil and gas operators (sometimes called exploration and production…

Why does my deed say that the purchase price is “$20 and other good and valuable consideration”? The purchase agreement says $100,000!

Pooling and unitization are two legal structures that allow for the combination of mineral interests or leases. They are very similar and are often used interchangeably, though …

Understanding royalty checks from an operator can be a nightmare for many oil and gas owners. A good understanding of these checks is key to comprehending the risks and expectat…

Many mineral companies don’t have their own funds, but instead act as “brokers” that flip your minerals to another buyer.

We can’t advise you on your financial decisions, but we do know one thing: In general, if someone wants to buy your minerals, it’s because they think they can make a profit. So …

Mineral rights, in a nutshell, are the rights to oil and gas beneath the surface. They can be subdivided, delegated, or even sold entirely. And whoever owns them has the right t…

When it comes to owning mineral rights, you could stand to make a lot of money if you choose to lease or sell those rights. However, additional income also means additional taxe…