Mineral rights in Claiborne County, Louisiana
Claiborne County sees steady, selective drilling — 10 permits over the last 24 months, accelerating versus the prior period.
- 10
- Permits · 24 mo
- 19%
- Avg lease royalty
up 150% vs prior 24 months
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Claiborne County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Rosestone Operating Company, LLC | 7 |
| Urban Oil & Gas Group | 2 |
| Sugar Creek Producing Company | 1 |
What the record says
Claiborne County recorded 10 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 4 in the prior 24 months. Activity centers on the Ark-La-Tx basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 89 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 19% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Claiborne County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Claiborne County, Louisiana?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Rosestone Operating Company, LLC, Urban Oil & Gas Group, Sugar Creek Producing Company. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Claiborne County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Claiborne County average about 19% 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 Claiborne County?
Start with the Claiborne 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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