Mineral rights in Golden Valley County, North Dakota
Golden Valley County is a quieter corner of North Dakota's mineral market, with 4 permits in the last 24 months — which can mean motivated owners and less buyer competition.
- 4
- Permits · 24 mo
- 1
- Rigs running
- 18.7%
- Avg lease royalty
approved through 2026-06-09
as of 2026-06-09
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Golden Valley County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Wgo Resources, LLC | 4 |
What the record says
Golden Valley County recorded 4 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09. 25% of recent permits are horizontal wells. Activity centers on the Williston basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 125 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 18.7% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Golden Valley County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Golden Valley County, North Dakota?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Wgo Resources, LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Golden Valley County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Golden Valley County average about 18.7% 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 Golden Valley County?
Start with the Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.