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Mineral Owner Resource Center

Knowledge Is the Best Protection You Have

Free, transparent educational resources designed to help mineral owners make informed decisions — whether you choose to sell, lease, or hold.

Key Definitions

Terms Every Mineral Owner Should Know

Fee Simple Mineral Interest

Full ownership of the mineral estate beneath the surface, including the right to lease, sell, and receive royalties.

Net Mineral Acres (NMA)

Your proportional ownership interest in the minerals beneath a given tract, accounting for any fractionation from prior conveyances.

Division Order

A document from the operator that establishes your decimal ownership interest and authorizes royalty payments from production.

Net Present Value (NPV)

The sum of all expected future royalty payments discounted back to their present-day value using an appropriate discount rate.

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