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

Matt Sands
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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.

  1. 2D AGO

    MRP 279: Mineral Rights News March 2025

    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, creating a complex mix of supply pressures that could affect both oil and gas prices. While oil has dropped to around $66 per barrel, natural gas prices have strengthened considerably. For mineral owners, these developments create both challenges and opportunities—tariffs on foreign crude could stimulate domestic production in certain regions, and we give an update on the current drilling activity across major U.S. basins! As always, links to the articles discussed can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

    26 min

  2. FEB 27

    MRP 278: Rare Earth Minerals and Opportunities for Property Owners

    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: What rare earth elements are and why they've become so valuable in the modern economy The geopolitics of rare earths, including the developing U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal and what it means for domestic mining How mineral rights owners can protect and profit from rare earth deposits on their properties There are many resources for researching the rare earth mineral potential of your mineral rights and we provide links to many of them in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

    24 min
  3. MRP 277: Listener Questions - February 2025

    FEB 20

    MRP 277: Listener Questions - February 2025

    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 questions and more and address some common challenges mineral owners face when managing their interests. Many of the questions in this episode are covered in my Mineral Management Basics online course, from how to read a legal description, how to perform a title search, and how to identify nearby oil and gas activity, and how to determine if you should be getting paid on a well.  As always, links to the resouces mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com. Thanks again to everyone who left a review or who submitted a listener question!  If you have a question about your minerals or royalties, send us an email:  feedback@mineralrightspodcast.com!

    35 min
  4. MRP 276: Mineral Rights News February 2025

    FEB 13

    MRP 276: Mineral Rights News February 2025

    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 covers OPEC's production decisions, significant developments in domestic lithium production, and current drilling activity across major U.S. basins and our updated outlook for 2025. As always, links to the articles discussed can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

    21 min
  5. MRP 275: What the Trump Executive Orders Mean for Your Minerals

    JAN 30

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

    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 these changes primarily impact federal lands, they could have broader implications for all mineral and royalty owners through their effects on energy markets, particularly natural gas prices and LNG exports. Shout out to Greg (and others) for asking for our take on the change in energy policy. As always, the links to the executive orders and other resources mentioned can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

    30 min
  6. MRP 274: Protect Your Legacy: Smart Estate Document Storage

    JAN 23

    MRP 274: Protect Your Legacy: Smart Estate Document Storage

    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 the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com. Be sure to download my free Estate Planning Document Storage Checklist which outlines the essential Estate Planning Documents and how to store them using the three-tier storage system discussed in this episode.

    30 min
  7. MRP 273: Listener Questions - January 2025

    JAN 16

    MRP 273: Listener Questions - January 2025

    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 Louisiana, and working interest complications. Many of the questions in this episode are addressed in my Mineral Management Basics online course, from how to read a legal description, how to perform a title search, and how to identify nearby oil and gas activity, and how to determine if you should be getting paid on a well. As always, links to the resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

    30 min
  8. MRP 272: Taking Over Mineral Management

    JAN 9

    MRP 272: Taking Over Mineral Management

    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 generations. Whether you're considering taking over management of your minerals or just want to better understand what your current mineral manager should be doing, this episode provides valuable insights for all mineral and royalty owners. As always, the links to the resources discussed in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

    50 min
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