Questions Mineral Owners Ask Our Review Desk
Each answer helps identify the asset and its evidence before a forecast or purchase number is allowed to drive the file.
Why is my Montana offer lower than what my relatives got in North Dakota?
Well density and drilling activity drop sharply once you leave the core Bakken counties, and buyers price that risk directly into the offer. It's a real geographic discount, not a lowball tactic, though you should still get more than one number before deciding.
Does it matter if my minerals are inside the Fort Peck Reservation?
Yes. Trust or allotted status routes any transfer through the Bureau of Indian Affairs on top of the usual county process, which adds time and narrows the pool of buyers willing to handle the paperwork.
Are Powder River coalbed methane royalties worth much right now?
Most CBM wells in that area are old, low-volume, and paid on gas prices that have been weak for years, so current production alone rarely drives a strong offer. Buyers there are usually betting on future oil development spreading in from Wyoming.
How do I find out if a well is currently producing near my tract?
The Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation keeps public well and production records by county, and checking recent activity near your legal description before you take a call gives you a much better read on whether an offer is fair.
Should I get more than one offer before selling Montana minerals?
Given how thin the buyer pool is outside the core Bakken counties, yes. A second or third call often surfaces a buyer who already holds nearby position and values your tract differently than a generalist fund does.