Mineral rights in Jones County, Mississippi
Jones County sees steady, selective drilling — 10 permits over the last 24 months, accelerating versus the prior period.
- 10
- Permits · 24 mo
- 1
- Rigs running
- 20%
- Avg lease royalty
up 67% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-06-09
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Jones County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Venture O&G | 5 |
| P R P | 2 |
| Acacia Operating, LLC | 2 |
| Pruet Production | 1 |
What the record says
Jones County recorded 10 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 6 in the prior 24 months. 50% of recent permits are horizontal wells averaging 2,011-foot laterals. Activity centers on the Ark-La-Tx basin.
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Jones County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Jones County, Mississippi?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Venture O&G, P R P, Acacia Operating, LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Jones County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Jones County average about 20% 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 Jones County?
Start with the Jones 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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