Mineral rights in Laramie County, Wyoming
Laramie County sees steady, selective drilling — 16 permits over the last 24 months, accelerating versus the prior period.
- 16
- Permits · 24 mo
- 17.3%
- Avg lease royalty
up 7% vs prior 24 months
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Laramie County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Prima Exploration | 8 |
| Rangeview Resources Operating CO | 3 |
| Respec Company LLC | 2 |
| Bison Operating LLC | 2 |
| Meriden Carbon Operating CO LLC | 1 |
What the record says
Laramie County recorded 16 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 15 in the prior 24 months. Development here is overwhelmingly horizontal (81% of recent permits) — modern pad development that drains whole sections at a time. Most activity targets the Dj play of the Denver-Julesburg basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 178 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 17.3% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Laramie County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Laramie County, Wyoming?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Prima Exploration, Rangeview Resources Operating CO, Respec Company LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Laramie County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Laramie County average about 17.3% 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 Laramie County?
Start with the Laramie 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 Laramie County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.