Mineral rights

Mineral rights are the ownership rights of natural resources like minerals, natural gas, or petroleum that exist in or on a piece of land. The owner of these rights can sell, lease, gift or bequeath these minerals to any party they choose.

Ownership and Conveyance

In the United States, mineral rights can be owned separately from the land itself, a concept known as severed mineral estate. This means that the ownership of the land and the ownership of the minerals can be split between two different parties.

Mineral rights can be conveyed or sold in a number of ways. They can be sold outright, or they can be leased to a company or individual for a certain period of time. The lease agreement typically includes a royalty payment, which is a percentage of the value of the minerals that are extracted.

Types of Minerals

Mineral rights typically include substances such as coal, oil, and natural gas. However, they can also include other types of minerals, such as gold, silver, copper, iron, and even gravel or sand.

Legal Issues

There are many legal issues associated with mineral rights, including disputes over ownership, environmental regulations, and taxation. In some cases, the owner of the mineral rights may not have the right to access the minerals if they are located beneath someone else's property. This is known as the Doctrine of Lateral and Subjacent Support.

See Also

• Oil and gas law in the United States
• Land ownership in Canada
• Mining law

References

Mineral rights Resources
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