MINERAL RIGHTS

Understanding what you own.

Mineral rights refer to the ownership of minerals beneath the surface of a property. In some cases, mineral rights and surface ownership are held together. In others, they may be owned separately.

Understanding what you own—and how those interests are documented—is an important first step when considering your options.

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Mineral Ownership

Mineral interests represent ownership rights to minerals beneath a property and may include the right to lease those interests for development.

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Surface vs. Mineral Rights

Surface ownership and mineral ownership can be separate, meaning the owner of the land may not necessarily own all of the minerals beneath it.

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Documentation

Deeds, leases, division orders, royalty statements, and other records can help establish the nature and extent of your mineral interests.

ROYALTY INTERESTS

Understanding how royalties work.

Royalty interests generally provide the owner with a share of revenue from mineral production, subject to the terms of the applicable lease or other agreements.

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How Royalties Work

Royalty payments are generally tied to the production and sale of minerals associated with your interest.

Ownership & Revenue

We consider relevant development and activity associated with the area and your interests.

Royalty Statements

Royalty statements can provide useful information about production, payments, deductions, and the wells associated with your interests.

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Expansive mountain landscape with rolling hills, dry grass, and desert vegetation beneath a blue sky.

CONSIDERING A SALE

What to consider before you decide.

Selling mineral or royalty interests is a personal decision. Understanding your interests, your current circumstances, and the terms of an offer can help you evaluate whether a sale makes sense for you.

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Understand What You Own

Before considering an offer, it can be helpful to gather the information and documents you have about your mineral or royalty interests.

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Understand the Evaluation

Ask questions about how your interests were evaluated and make sure you understand the terms being presented.

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Consider Your Options

There is no obligation to sell. Take the time you need to consider the information available and determine what makes sense for you.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Answers to common mineral ownership questions.

  • A mineral interest represents ownership of some or all of the minerals beneath a property. Mineral interests may be owned together with the surface property or separately from it.

  • Surface rights generally relate to ownership and use of the land itself, while mineral rights relate to ownership of the minerals beneath the surface. In some cases, these rights are owned by different parties.

  • The potential value of mineral interests can be influenced by several factors, including location, ownership percentage, existing leases, current or nearby development activity, production, and market conditions.

  • Consider what you own, the information available about your interests, the terms of any offer, and your own financial or long-term objectives. Ask questions and take the time you need to understand your options.

  • Madrono begins by reviewing the information available about your mineral or royalty interests. The team considers relevant ownership and property information and prepares an evaluation for your consideration.

Ready to learn more about your interests?

NEXT STEP

Tell us a little about your mineral or royalty interests. Our team will review the information and help you understand the next steps.

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