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- 6 days ago32 min
MRP 342: Property Taxes on Mineral Rights and What Happens If You Don't Pay
Only two things in life are guaranteed: death and taxes. Mineral rights don't get an exception. A listener wrote in about a tiny, recurring property tax bill on non-producing minerals in Kansas and asked the question: what actually happens if I just don't pay it? We answered their question in MRP 340: Listener Questions July 2026 and that question prompted this episode, because the honest answer is that property tax on minerals is complicated — and getting it wrong can, in the wrong state, actually cost you the minerals themselves. Be sure to check out the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com for links to the resources mentioned in this episode.
- 1 weeks ago34 min
MRP 341: Quick Fixes, Hidden Risks: The Truth About Mineral Title Shortcuts
Getting that first royalty check feels like the finish line. You cashed it, the operator knows your name, and as far as you're concerned, the minerals are yours. But the truth is: an operator paying you and you actually owning marketable or clean title to your minerals are two completely different things, decided by two completely different standards. One is about an operator managing its own risk. The other is the legal bar a buyer, a bank, or a court will actually hold you to. In this episode, we dig into that gap — what it means, why it exists, and what you can (and can't) do about it with some commonly used shortcuts. As always, more information (including links to the resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com).
- 2 weeks ago25 min
MRP 340: Listener Questions July 2026
In this month's listener Q&A episode, we tackle a run of "what's really happening with my minerals" questions from across the country: whether a century-old Montana formation still has any life left in it, how to gauge future drilling near existing wells in Louisiana, how to spot a planned refrac before it happens (plus a tangled century-old inheritance dispute out of the Haynesville), how to avoid getting lowballed by unsolicited purchase offers, what to check when a new Texas well starts sending royalty checks, how to research undeveloped minerals in New Mexico, and the potential issues that could arise if you decide to skip paying property taxes on your non-producing mineral rights. Whether you're trying to figure out what your minerals are worth, confirm you're being paid correctly, or just protect what you've inherited, this episode has something for you. As before, many of the questions in this episode are covered in more depth in my Mineral Management Basics online course, including how to read a legal description, perform a title search, identify nearby oil and gas activity, and determine whether you should be getting paid on a well. Thanks again to everyone who left a review or who submitted a listener question! If you have a question about your minerals or royalties, you can send it to feedback@mineralrightspodcast.com!
- 3 weeks ago20 min
MRP 339: Mineral Rights News July 2026
This month has been a roller coaster ride in the oil and gas world, and mineral owners have a front row seat. A Colorado town just sold off its own mineral rights in a fight that split its council right down the middle, oil prices have been yo-yoing on every twist in the Iran situation, in an obvious political move, President Trump is picking a fight with the same oil companies he courted for campaign donations, and the Interior Department quietly rolled back a set of Biden-era drilling rules that could reshape how quickly federal leases move. We break down these stories, and discuss why "the news" and "your bottom line" are more connected than most owners realize. Let's get into it. As always, links to the articles discussed can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.
- Jun 25, 202632 min
MRP 338: The Bundle of Sticks - Do You Know Which Rights You Actually Own?
Most mineral owners know they "own mineral rights" — but what does that actually mean? Did you know that property ownership isn't a single thing; it's a collection of separate, stackable, and separable rights that attorneys and landmen refer to as the "bundle of sticks." In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about the different types of property rights — from the broad concept of who owns what on the surface to a detailed look at the five distinct rights that make up the mineral estate itself. If you've ever wondered why you're receiving a royalty check but didn't sign a lease, why you can sell your interest while your cousin holds onto theirs, or what exactly an NPRI owner does and doesn't get to do — this episode covers it all. Whether you've just inherited minerals or have been a mineral owner for years, understanding which "sticks" are in your bundle is foundational to making smart decisions about your property. As always the links to the resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.
- Jun 18, 202631 min
MRP 336: What to Do When an Oil Company Wants to Buy Your Land
If a landman representing an oil and gas company just knocked on your door and offered to buy a piece of your land for a compressor station, what should you do? The check sounds good — maybe even great. But before you sign anything, there's a lot more to think through than just the dollar amount. In this episode, we dig into one of the less-discussed situations a landowner can face: being approached to permanently sell surface land for industrial oil and gas infrastructure. From understanding what a compressor station actually is, to navigating the tax implications of a sale versus a lease, to making sure the protections you negotiate actually survive if the company sells the property to someone else — this episode walks you through the key questions to ask and the mistakes to avoid. As always, links to the resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.
- Jun 11, 202634 min
MRP 336: Listener Questions June 2026
In this month's listener Q&A episode, we answer an interesting mix of questions: from assessing a mining prospect on inherited land in Alabama, to a Texas mineral owner caught in the middle of a confusing pooling-versus-allocation dispute with their operator, to one of the most common (and heartbreaking) situations we hear about — a widow trying to untangle mineral ownership across three states after her husband's passing. Whether you're dealing with unclaimed property, figuring out what your minerals are worth, or just trying to get organized before the worst happens, this episode has something for you. As always, links to the resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.
- Jun 4, 202620 min
MRP 335: Mineral Rights News June 2026
If you've filled up your gas tank lately, you already know something big is happening in energy markets — and it doesn't look like it's going away anytime soon. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has shut down roughly 14% of the world's oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil and gas prices on a roller coaster ride that has the Federal Reserve worried about inflation, analysts predicting $3+ gas prices through the end of the decade, and even major OPEC members quietly making moves to protect their own interests. For mineral and royalty owners, higher oil prices are a double edged sword. While it can mean stronger royalty checks in the short term, higher gas prices and the trickle down effect into higher prices for just about everything can offset those gains. In this month's news episode, Justin and I break down what's actually happening, cut through the noise, and talk through what it all means for you as a mineral owner. As always, links to the articles discussed can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.
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