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

Feb 27 2025 278 ep. 30 mins 111
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Welcome to The Mineral Rights Podcast! I'm here to help you to make the most out of your oil and gas mineral rights and royalty interests. From the latest mineral rights news to featured guests, get the knowledge and resources you need to manage your minerals and royalties.

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MRP 278: Rare Earth Minerals and Opportunities for Property Owners

Feb 27 2025 24 mins  
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 means for their properties. We cover three main topics: Wha

MRP 277: Listener Questions - February 2025

Feb 20 2025 34 mins  
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 your operator about a change in ownership. We answer these qu

MRP 276: Mineral Rights News February 2025

Feb 13 2025 20 mins  
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 those with interests adjacent to federal lands. The episode also co

MRP 275: What the Trump Executive Orders Mean for Your Minerals

Jan 30 2025 29 mins  
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 previous policies by prioritizing traditional energy production. While

MRP 274: Protect Your Legacy: Smart Estate Document Storage

Jan 23 2025 29 mins  
In this episode, we tackle a crucial but often overlooked aspect of estate planning: how to properly store and organize your important documents. We pay special attention to the unique needs of mineral rights and royalty interest owners, whose estate planning often involves additional layers of complexity. As always, links to the resources mentioned in this episode can be found in

MRP 273: Listener Questions - January 2025

Jan 16 2025 30 mins  
In this month's episode, we answer a diverse set of questions submitted by Anna, Robbie, @dnk4559 (via YouTube), Edith, Karen, Tracy, and Brad. The discussion covers important topics including property tax protests in Texas, surface rights conflicts in Oklahoma, inheritance issues with division orders, how to calculate your decimal interest, royalty payment calculations in Louisian

MRP 272: Taking Over Mineral Management

Jan 09 2025 50 mins  
In this episode, we discuss the process of taking over mineral rights management from a professional mineral manager. From why you might consider self-management, the essential steps for making the transition, and how to set up effective management systems, we cover what you should know. We also share practical tips for staying educated about industry trends and planning for future

MRP 271: Mineral Rights News January 2025

Jan 02 2025 30 mins  
In this episode we discuss major developments that could shape the energy industry in 2025: a pivotal Supreme Court case that could expand oil transportation from Utah's Uinta Basin, major oil companies maintaining financial discipline despite political pressure to increase drilling, the Permian Basin's growing natural gas challenges, and ExxonMobil's innovative plan to power AI da

MRP 270: Listener Questions - December 2024

Dec 19 2024 32 mins  
In this episode, we answer listener questions from Reuben, Robin, Lacey, Steve, James, George, and Elisabeth about figuring out if you are getting paid correctly, understanding what is going with your Texas property tax bills, getting paid interest on late royalty payments, transferring ownership of royalty interests and how to get paid, understanding why well gets shut-in and what

MRP 269: Understanding Royalty Based Loans - A Guide for Mineral Owners

Dec 12 2024 27 mins  
https://mineralrightspodcast.com/mrp-269-understanding-royalty-based-loans-a-guide-for-mineral-owners/While borrowing against oil and gas royalties isn't widely discussed among mineral owners, it is an important financing option for those receiving regular royalty payments. This practice, known as Reserve Based Lending (RBL), has been common in the oil and gas industry for decades