Mineral Rights Consultation and Subsurface Exploratory Analysis for Private Landowners
Our Services
Searching to see if a property has mineral rights included on the title deed is a process of meticulously examining the chain of historical ownership documents (the title) to locate any clauses, reservations, or severance deeds that legally separated the mineral rights from the surface rights.
It involves three key steps:
Obtaining the Deed: Acquiring the current and past warranty deeds for the property from the county recorder's office.
Scrutinizing the Language: Carefully reading the "Habendum Clause" and any "Exceptions" or "Reservations" within those deeds for phrases like "excepting and reserving all minerals," "mineral rights are conveyed," or reference to a prior severance deed.
Tracing the Chain of Title: Working backward through each previous deed to find the original transaction where minerals were potentially severed, creating a separate ownership history for the subsurface estate.
Here’s how we deliver value where it matters most:
We Do the Heavy Lifting: We handle the entire tedious process—from retrieving historical deeds from the county recorder's office to deciphering complex legal jargon—saving you countless hours of frustration and effort.
Expert Eye for Detail: Our specialized expertise ensures no critical reservation, exception, or severance deed is ever overlooked. We know exactly where to look in the "Habendum Clause" and what phrases to flag.
Clarity and Confidence: We provide you with a definitive, easy-to-understand report that clearly states: “You own the minerals,” or “Your minerals were severed in 1952,” giving you the certainty to plan your next move.
Protect Your Investment: Uncover the hidden value embedded in your land title and avoid potentially costly legal disputes or missed opportunities down the road. You cannot leverage an asset you don't know you have.
Before you consider a lease, a sale, or further exploration, your first and most critical step is absolute title clarity. We provide that foundation.
Our Precision AcreMax Survey is a targeted, high-resolution geochemical analysis service designed for landowners and prospectors who require definitive data on their property's mineral potential. We conduct a systematic grid-based soil sampling program, extracting samples from the "C Horizon" (the parent material beneath the topsoil) to provide a clear picture of the subsurface geochemistry.
Key Service Specifications:
Sampling Density: 10 tests per acre. This high-density grid ensures no anomaly goes undetected, providing a highly accurate map of mineral distribution.
Sample Depth: Samples are collected from the C-Level Earth (the subsoil and weathered bedrock horizon). This is crucial, as it reflects the underlying bedrock chemistry without the contamination and noise of the surface topsoil.
Analysis: Each sample undergoes advanced X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) analyzer to test for a comprehensive suite of elements, with a focus on:
Rare Earth Elements (REEs): Quantification of all critical lanthanides.
Precious Metals: Gold assay.
Base Metals: Copper analysis.
Pathfinder Minerals: Iron oxide content, a key indicator for certain types of gold and mineral deposits.
Deliverable:
You will receive a detailed digital report including:
A geochemical map of your property plotting the concentration levels of each element.
Raw data tables showing exact parts-per-million (ppm) concentrations for all elements tested.
A professional interpretation of the results, highlighting areas of significant mineralization and recommended next steps.
Value Proposition:
This service moves beyond speculation. It provides the hard, actionable data necessary to make informed decisions about mineral exploration, leasing, or selling your mineral rights, all based on the verified contents of your land.
Heritage Geoprospecting acts as your dedicated representative and expert advocate through the entire journey of mineral development. We move beyond initial discovery to the critical phases of valuation and negotiation. Our team manages the entire process of determining the economic viability of your resources, leveraging our industry network and technical expertise to ensure your interests are protected and maximized.
Our Role & Services:
We provide a full suite of management and advisory services, including:
Consultation & Strategy: Advising on the best path forward based on initial findings, market conditions, and your long-term goals.
Project Management & Service Arrangement: We source, vet, and manage qualified third-party contractors (e.g., geophysical survey crews, drilling companies, assay labs) to conduct advanced testing. This includes:
Geophysical Surveys: Arranging for technologies like seismic surveys, magnetics, or resistivity to map subsurface structures.
Core Drilling: Managing a drilling program to extract deep subsurface samples for definitive analysis.
Bulk Sample Analysis: Overseeing the processing and assay of large-tonnage samples to accurately grade the ore.
Feasibility Studies: Interpreting data to advise on the technical and economic feasibility of a mining operation.
Negotiation & Advocacy: We negotiate directly with mining companies, service providers, and potential lessees on your behalf. Our expertise ensures terms are favorable, risks are mitigated, and your rights are firmly protected in any contract or lease agreement.
Ongoing Representation: Once a decision to mine is made, we continue to act as your trusted agent, monitoring compliance, managing royalty audits, and ensuring all contractual obligations to you are met.
Fee Structure:
Retainer Fee: An upfront retainer to initiate strategic planning and project management.
Percentage of Services Rendered: A managed service fee on all contracted third-party work we arrange and oversee (e.g., drilling, surveying).
Success-Based Commission: A separate percentage of the finalized lease or sale agreement, aligning our success with yours.
Value Proposition for the Landowner:
You gain a single, trusted point of contact who speaks the language of geology and the language of business. We eliminate the complexity and intimidation of dealing with large mining companies and technical contractors. Our goal is to transform your mineral rights from a potential asset into a profitable, well-managed revenue stream while shielding you from the technical and negotiation burdens.
About
our company
We work at the intersection of earth, law, and people. Our mission is to create lasting value for our country's resources, our customers' assets, and our strategic partners' projects.
By leveraging advanced geographical data and our proprietary high-resolution AcreMax land analysis, we uncover the true mineral potential of your property. We translate complex technical and legal information into clear, actionable intelligence. This empowers landowners with the expert advice and definitive data they need to make informed, confident decisions about their subsurface resources.
Simply put, we illuminate the value beneath the surface.
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