Benefits of selling mineral interests

A mineral rights owner can realize an immediate and lump sum value for their minerals interests. Selling non-producing mineral rights removes the risk of waiting on the possibility of potential development. By selling producing minerals an owner can receive a single upfront payment equivalent to multiple years of royalty payments, thereby allowing them to take advantage of the time value of money.  Liquidation of mineral assets can ease issues related to estate settlement. Many owners utilize these upfront payments to invest, pay off debt, buy a new home, pay for college, and assist with retirement.