Who Owns Critical Minerals? Unpacking the Legal Frontier
LANDMAN July/August 2025, Magazine Feature
ENERGY IS NOT AN INPUT INTO THE ECONOMY, IT IS THE ECONOMY.
As demand for critical minerals skyrockets, long-ignored legal questions are taking center stage. In this special feature from Landman Magazine, HELG Managing Attorney Benjamin Holliday unpacks what “oil, gas and other minerals” really means under current legal frameworks.
Drawing from case law, statutory interpretation, and practical implications across Texas, New Mexico, and other producing states, this piece outlines the path forward for mineral owners and operators alike. Download the article to stay ahead of emerging ownership challenges in the energy transition.
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