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

In this episode, we shout out listeners who left a review on Apple Podcasts and we answer the questions that were submitted via email by Pat, Angela, Joe, Brian, Josh, and Al.

Thanks again to everyone who left a review or who submitted a question! If you have a question about your minerals or royalties, you can send it to [email protected] and who knows we might just answer it on the air!

As always, links to the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at mineralrightspodcast.com.

In this episode we provide an overview of the Williston Basin and the Bakken/Three Forks Shale. Learn about the history, geology, operators, and risks related to owning minerals and royalties in this prolific oil basin. Plus, we talk about exciting developments in managing stranded natural gas and future alternative energy opportunities in this energy rich area of Saskatchewan, Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

As always, links to resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

In this month's Mineral Rights Podcast news episode for December 2021, we talk about orphan wells and how some states are considering stronger financial assurances to cover the cost of plugging these wells and how the Interior Department is considering raising the royalty rate for new leases on public lands.

Capping off problems: Montana-based company takes on abandoned wells | Warnings of orphan and zombie wells spark debate on bonding by oil, gas companies | Oil and gas companies should pay more to drill on public lands and waters, Interior Department says

As always, you can go to mineralrightspodcast.com to find the links to these articles and other resources mentioned in this episode. To send us an article you would like us to cover in a future episode, please email [email protected].

In this episode, we talk about the different jobs available in the oil and gas industry and how much they get paid. We discuss how many of the jobs based in the field do not require a 4-year degree and how these skilled trades are needed to ensure cheap and reliable access to energy. We also dive into the impact of the oil and gas industry on the US economy.

Links to the resources and economic reports can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

The oil and gas industry has seen its fair share of technology advancements over its 162 year year history in the United States. In this episode, we talk about how the oil and gas industry has utilized technology to continue to find ways to produce cheap and reliable energy for the world. From Edwin Drake's discovery in Titusville, Pennsylvania in 1859 to the modern use of long-lateral horizontal wells and pad drilling, intrepid entrepreneurs have revolutionized the industry. We provide an overview of how things have changed since Drake's first well to allow the industry to provide cheap and reliable energy for the world and how mineral owners in the United States benefit from this.

As always, show notes with links to the resources mentioned in the show can be found at mineralrightspodcast.com.

The price of oil has been subject to many highs and lows since the start of the modern petroleum industry. These gyrations in price are sometime referred to as a oil price boom (high prices) or oil price bust (low prices). In this episode, we discuss some of the major booms and busts in the price of crude oil, what caused them, and what we can learn from these price cycles. Listen to the end to find out why I think we have seen the end of extreme oil price swings.

As always, you can find links to the books and resources mentioned on the show at mineralrightspodcast.com.

In this month's Mineral Rights Podcast news episode for November 2021, the theme can best be described as "cause & effect." Be sure to listen to find out why and to learn of a possible leading indicator for crude oil prices going higher.

California moves to ban oil wells within 3,200 feet of homes and schools | US. slows down oil and gas mergers-sources | Oil inventory at Cushing crude hub nears critically low levels

As always, you can go to mineralrightspodcast.com to find the links to these articles and other resources mentioned in this episode. To send us an article you would like us to cover in a future episode, please email [email protected]

In this conversation, mineral investor and mineral tax appraiser, Jarrett Kitch, shares stories and dozens of helpful tips for both mineral and royalty owners as well as investors. We discuss the ins and outs of property taxes on minerals and royalties, estate planning, tips for working with trusts, to how he got started investing in mineral rights and what he's learned along the way. We also talk about how his involvement with the National Association of Royalty Owners has helped him with managing his minerals and how it was really the key that enabled him to start investing in minerals and royalties the right way.

This episode is full of a ton of actionable tips so be sure to listen to the end! As always, you can find links to the resources mentioned in this episode at mineralrightspodcast.com.

We continue our theme on investing with a somewhat unconventional topic this week. While our primary focus is still on oil and gas, we wanted to dig in (pun intended) to the uranium market to see if the push towards a lower carbon future might open up opportunities for mineral owners that own property in areas with Uranium deposits. I'm really excited about this discussion because I didn't know much about the Uranium market and the bull case for Uranium until this interview. Our guest, Justin Huhn, does a great job of breaking down the fundamental case for Uranium and how you can benefit from this unique opportunity.

We also talk about the future of nuclear energy and how it fits into a low carbon energy mix. Plus, the little talked about side-effects from our transition to solar and wind. If you own mineral rights near potential uranium deposits or if you are looking to learn more about this unique sector, be sure to listen to find out how you can take advantage of this opportunity.

As always, the show notes with links to resources mentioned in this episode can be found at mineralrightspodcast.com

In this episode we do a deep dive on the ways you can invest in mineral rights, royalties, and non-operated Working Interests. Both Justin and I have been asked by family members or listeners how they can invest in mineral rights and royalties so we wanted to cover this in more depth to help you understand the different options that are available.

In fact, I share the process that I and other investors have used when making a direct investment in a mineral or royalty interest. We discuss all aspects of investing in this asset class: from learning where you can find these types of investments to the typical steps to follow to help eliminate surprises, to the risks and benefits of each type of investment.

As always, links to the resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.