Mineral rights in Adams County, Mississippi
Adams County is a quieter corner of Mississippi's mineral market, with 4 permits in the last 24 months — which can mean motivated owners and less buyer competition.
- 4
- Permits · 24 mo
- 23.4%
- Avg lease royalty
steady vs prior 24 months
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Adams County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Burnsed Oil | 2 |
| Sunland Production CO., INC. | 1 |
| Mammoth Service Group, LLC | 1 |
What the record says
Adams County recorded 4 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 4 in the prior 24 months. 25% of recent permits are horizontal wells. Activity centers on the Western Gulf basin.
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Adams County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Adams County, Mississippi?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Burnsed Oil, Sunland Production CO., INC., Mammoth Service Group, LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Adams County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Adams County average about 23.4% 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 Adams County?
Start with the Adams 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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Buying in Adams County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.