Minerals Business and Buyers Directory 2024
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In this year's Minerals Business Report and Buyers Directory, some of the most prominent leaders in the space today share their insights regarding minerals and royalties M&A, private equity trends, and the evolving state of deal valuations. Additionally, Hart Energy editors have updated the annual directory of mineral buyers.
A&D
Size Matters: Growing Minerals Market Still Isn't Big Enough
The market value of public minerals and royalties companies has doubled since 2019, but it’s not big enough to attract generalist investors, experts say.
Private Equity
Like a Parking Lot: Private Equity Looks for Minerals Exit
Private equity firms have become adroit at finding the best mineral and royalties acreage; the trick is to get public markets to pay more attention.
Corporate Strategy
For Sale: Grandma's Minerals
A younger generation more open to selling subsurface rights has increased the supply on the market, and Mesa Minerals III is buying up interests in the Permian and Haynesville.
Back on Track
From Failed Post-Civil War Railroad to Permian Basin Royalties Giant
The Texas Pacific Land Corp. has a storied history setting it up to thrive in Permian royalties, water, easements and more.
Expert Q&A
Critical Minerals: Inside the Private World of Minerals Assets
Enverus’ minerals expert Phil Dunning pulls back the curtain on seismic shifts in the U.S. minerals market.
Digital Infrastructure
LandBridge Chair: 'The Big Story is Data Centers' for Permian Gas
Newly public Delaware Basin surface-owner LandBridge Co. has a 100-year lease agreement with one developer that could result in ground-breaking in two years and 1 GW in demand.
M&A Roundup
Buyers & Sellers Directory
Private Equity Looks for Minerals Exit
Private equity firms have become adroit at finding the best mineral and royalties acreage; the trick is to get public markets to pay more attention.