Mineral Rights Acquisitions
We specialize in helping mineral owners understand, value, monetize mineral rights assets, and maximize royalty income.
Assessment & Valuation
Understand the value of your mineral rights
with expert, market-driven analysis.
Competitive Offers
Receive competitive offers for your mineral rights
based on our thorough assessment.
Our Approach
At Phoenix Energy, we take a unique approach to mineral rights acquisitions:
Personalized Consultation
We start by understanding your specific situation and goals.
Comprehensive Evaluation
Expert analysis of mineral rights via advanced geological and financial models.
Fair Offer
We present you with a competitive offer based on our thorough assessment.
Smooth Transaction
Our team handles all the paperwork and legal considerations, ensuring a hassle-free experience.
Why Sell or Lease Mineral Rights?
Selling or leasing your mineral rights can be a way to access cash and simplify managing your assets.
Reduce Uncertainty
Mineral values change with prices and production. Selling locks in a price today. Leasing can bring an upfront bonus and royalties if the land produces, though royalties will change with price and output.
Access Cash Now
Selling your mineral rights provides a lump sum upfront, which can help if you need immediate funds. Leasing your mineral rights offers potential royalty income if the leased acreage is developed and produces, while you keep ownership.
Streamline Estate Planning
Selling can make an estate simpler to settle. Leasing keeps rights in the family and may produce royalty income. Talk to your tax and estate advisors about what's right for you.
Simplify Ownership
Managing mineral rights can be complex, from leases to taxes. Selling removes this responsibility, while leasing allows mineral owners to partner with an operator that handles drilling, production, and day-to-day management, reducing your involvement.
Consider Current Market Conditions
Offers for mineral rights reflect commodity prices, production, and demand at the time of the offer. Selling can turn a variable asset into a fixed amount. Leasing keeps ownership and future royalty potential.
Lessen Administrative Burden
Retaining mineral rights often involves managing leases, negotiating royalties, tracking payments, and addressing legal or regulatory issues. Selling eliminates this administrative hassle.
This information is for general educational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Every mineral owner's situation is different. Consult your own tax, legal, and financial advisors before selling or leasing mineral rights. Any offer to purchase or lease mineral rights is subject to due diligence, title review, and a final written agreement.
Testimonials
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I have been involved with my family’s mineral rights for over thirty years, and in that time I have had the opportunity to work with numerous companies. Without question, my...
I recently sold my mineral rights to [Phoenix Energy]. I was a little unsure initially, but very quickly became comfortable working with Tom Kruk and Kit of [Phoenix Energy]. [I...
When Chris contacted me about selling my mineral rights, I wasn’t sure at first. I knew nothing about [Phoenix Energy], but it seemed different from the companies and people who...
My name is Janette Traurig. I have a very large family who inherited mineral rights from our grandfather. After several years of work to probate five generations to prove our...
I recently did business with [Phoenix Energy] and I have to say it was an incredible and very personalized experience. Initially, I was a little worried about selling my mineral...
Recently [Phoenix Energy] purchased my North Dakota mineral rights. This [has] been a learning experience working with Tom Kruk in this process. It was a pleasure to quickly determine Tom...
My wife and I have owned the mineral rights under our property for 27 years. Leasing did not bring us significant [income], so when [Phoenix Energy] contacted us about purchasing...
I know very little about oil leases … [When I inherited] mineral rights from Grandfather Arnold, I was at [a] loss about how to proceed with the sale. Tom Wulf...
Our family was fortunate to acquire mineral rights on a property in the North Dakota Oil Basin. We have seen minor profits from these rights over the years and, as...
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Acquisitions FAQs
Why does Phoenix focus on buying mineral rights?
As a leading oil and gas non-operated working interest enterprise, we are able to assume a degree of additional risk that most mineral owners are unwilling or unable to take on. The strength of our oil and gas development portfolio allows us (and our clients) to reap the rewards of this valuable yet volatile asset class.
What does 'working interest' mean?
By taking a working interest in wells, we are doing more than simply leasing your acreage – we take on all the risks associated with the investment rather than simply collecting royalties.
I have inherited part of an estate - can I still sell mineral rights?
In many cases, the answer is yes. If you have inherited a portion of an estate’s mineral rights you can sell or lease this to a 3rd party without the consent of other heirs. An exception to this is when you and others are named as equal trustees in a family estate.
Can I sell mineral interests that have already been leased?
Absolutely. When you sell already-leased mineral rights to a third party, they simply assume the terms of the existing lease.
Do I need to sell all of my mineral interests?
You are under no obligation to sell your mineral rights in their entirety. In many cases, people opt to sell or lease a portion of the mineral rights and maintain ownership of the rest.
What type of interests do you acquire?
Phoenix Capital Group focuses on Mineral Interest, Leasehold Interest, Overriding Royalty Interests, and Perpetual Royalty Interests. For more information on these terms, click here or schedule a free consutation.
I already pay a lot of taxes on royalties - how are my sale proceeds taxed?
There can be. As mentioned above, the proceeds from a mineral rights sale will be taxed as capital gains rather than ordinary income. Compared to the taxes on royalties, sale proceeds are taxed at a much lower rate. Another potential tax advantage is the ability to make a strategically planned installment sale and/or defer payments.
What is an installment sale?
An installment sale allows you to sell an asset and receive payments spread across subsequent years. This IRS-approved tactic allows you to strategically claim capital gains taxes across multiple tax years while also collecting interest on the deferred portions of the sale.
How long will my well continue to produce?
The specific timeframe varies on a case-by-case basis, but the answer is always ‘not forever’. Oil production declines steeply at the start of a well’s life and then continues to slowly decline. Eventually, the cost of extraction will be greater than the value of the minerals.
Are you currently involved in drilling operations?
We launched Phoenix Operating, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Phoenix Energy (formerly Phoenix Capital Group), in 2023. Phoenix Operating controls drilling operations on select acreage in the Williston, Powder River, and DJ Basins
