Mineral rights in Cheyenne County, Colorado
Cheyenne County sees steady, selective drilling — 10 permits over the last 24 months, accelerating versus the prior period.
- 10
- Permits · 24 mo
- 18.1%
- Avg lease royalty
up 43% vs prior 24 months
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Cheyenne County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Wavetech Helium INC | 10 |
What the record says
Cheyenne County recorded 10 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 7 in the prior 24 months. Activity centers on the Denver-Julesburg basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 132 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 18.1% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Cheyenne County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Cheyenne County, Colorado?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Wavetech Helium INC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Cheyenne County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Cheyenne County average about 18.1% royalty. Individual terms vary with acreage position, competition, and the operator — treat this as a market reference point, not a quote.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Cheyenne County?
Start with the Cheyenne County clerk's deed records and the county appraisal roll, then verify against state regulator filings. Our title search guide walks through the process, and the Mineral Eagle platform links these records for the whole county.
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