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Mineral Owners How a Major Railroad Company Became a Big Player in the Oil Business

How a Major Railroad Company Became a Big Player in the Oil Business

Adam Smith is credited with the quote “Land is the Basis of all Wealth”. And we know a few railroad companies that would agree. In a recent oil and gas leasing class, we discussed different types of oil and gas mineral ownership in the United States, such as Federal, State, Tribal, and private ownership. And …

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Landowners Selling Mineral Rights in Oklahoma

Selling Mineral Rights in Oklahoma

In 2019 and 2020, many oil and gas mineral owners in Oklahoma were not interested in selling their oil and gas mineral rights. In fact, they wanted LandGate to assist them in getting their minerals leased. What we started seeing at the end of 2020 was an increased desire to sell. Why the change? Seems …

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Landowners Understanding Oil and Gas Mineral Lease Bonus

Understanding Oil and Gas Mineral Lease Bonus

At LandGate, our clients often ask if they should demand a higher oil and gas mineral lease bonus payment or a higher oil and gas royalty when negotiating an oil and gas lease. That’s a great question. Not all mineral rights owners are in the same financial situation. So, although this is a lease bonus …

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Landowners Overriding Royalty Interest Explained

Overriding Royalty Interest Explained

Here at LandGate, we welcome every call and online inquiry. 90% of the oil and gas-related calls we receive are from mineral rights owners that want to know what their minerals are worth or want us to market their minerals for lease or sale. Last week, a caller wanted to know if we could tell …

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Landowners Understanding Your Oil and Gas Royalty Statement

Understanding Your Oil and Gas Royalty Statement

LandGate is a marketplace for mineral, solar, wind and other property rights. And as such, we spend a lot of time assisting property owners. Last week we worked with a mineral owner who just started receiving royalty checks from her property in West Virginia. She was not interested in selling her mineral rights, she just …

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Mineral Owners Understanding Oil & Gas Mineral Royalties

Understanding Oil & Gas Mineral Royalties

At LandGate, our clients often ask if they should demand a higher oil and gas lease bonus payment or a higher oil and gas royalty when negotiating an oil and gas lease. That’s a great question. Not all mineral rights owners are in the same financial situation. Although this is a royalty discussion, lets first …

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Landowners Finding Legitimate Mineral Rights Buyers in 2023

Finding Legitimate Mineral Rights Buyers in 2023

Mineral Rights Buyers in 2023 Many mineral owners receive plenty of solicitations when it comes to those wanting to buy their minerals – phone calls, letters, etc. A simple Google search will offer you numerous options for companies that buy minerals. But these buyers are often just looking to acquire your valuable mineral assets for …

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Landowners Do You Own the Oil and Gas Minerals Under Your Land?

Do You Own the Oil and Gas Minerals Under Your Land?

At LandGate, we do the best we can to answer all your questions. Here are some common questions landowners have about mineral rights: There is a drilling rig on the property next door. Can I lease my minerals and get a well drilled? I think I own the oil and gas mineral rights under my …

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Landowners Selling Mineral Rights in Texas – 2021 Guide

Selling Mineral Rights in Texas – 2021 Guide

In 2019 and 2020, many oil and gas mineral owners in Texas were not interested in selling their oil and gas mineral rights. In fact, they wanted LandGate to assist them in getting their minerals leased. What we started seeing at the end of 2020 was an increased desire to sell. Why the change? Seems …

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Landowners A Guide to Selling Oil & Gas Royalties in 2021

A Guide to Selling Oil & Gas Royalties in 2021

In 2019 and 2020, many mineral and royalty owners across the US were not interested in selling their minerals. What we are now seeing in 2021 is an increased desire to sell oil & gas royalties. What is causing this? It is probably a combination of depressed oil and gas prices over the past two …

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