The Mineral Rights Podcast: Mineral Rights | Royalties | Oil and Gas | Matt Sands

In this month’s episode, we answer a diverse set of listener questions submitted by Nathan, Darion, Holly, Richard, Julie, Joe, and Margaret.  Questions range from valuing mineral rights portfolios across multiple states to verifying division orders, keeping mineral interests within families, researching active leases,

In this month’s news, we discuss how the energy landscape is being dramatically reshaped by policy decisions from the Trump administration, including the repeal of methane regulations, new tariffs on energy imports, and sanctions affecting Venezuelan crude. These changes come as OPEC+ begins unwinding production cuts,

Rare earth minerals or elements might sound exotic, but they're increasingly vital to modern life and global geopolitics. As the United States seeks new sources of these critical materials—including a potential deal with Ukraine that's making headlines—mineral rights owners across America need to understand what this m

In this month’s episode, we answer a diverse set of questions submitted by Julie, Tom, Dan, Nicole, Melissa, Erik, and Gary. From how to address post production costs that were improperly deducted by a previous operator, to pooling and what happens if another landowner refuses to lease their minerals, to how to notify

In this episode of The Mineral Rights Podcast, we explore several major developments affecting mineral and royalty owners in early 2025. The appointment of Kathleen Sgamma to head the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) signals potential changes in federal land management that could benefit mineral owners, particularly tho

In this episode, we explore the sweeping executive orders recently signed by President Trump that signal a significant shift in domestic energy policy. The new administration has declared a "National Energy Emergency" and introduced the "Unleashing American Energy" executive order, marking a dramatic change from previo