Mineral rights in Covington County, Mississippi
Covington County is a quieter corner of Mississippi's mineral market, with 3 permits in the last 24 months — which can mean motivated owners and less buyer competition.
- 3
- Permits · 24 mo
- 21.3%
- Avg lease royalty
approved through 2026-06-09
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Covington County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Mosbacher Energy | 2 |
| Southern Energy | 1 |
What the record says
Covington County recorded 3 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09. Activity centers on the Ark-La-Tx basin.
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Covington County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Covington County, Mississippi?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Mosbacher Energy, Southern Energy. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Covington County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Covington County average about 21.3% 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 Covington County?
Start with the Covington 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 Covington County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.