the Crown
Most mineral rights in Canada are owned by the Crown, but a minority are owned privately by individuals and corporations. Two sets of rights exist for land in Alberta: surface rights and subsurface rights.
Does the queen own mineral rights in Canada?
All lands and minerals that have not been granted to private persons are owned by the Crown (which in Canada refers to either the federal or provincial government in the name of Her Majesty the Queen), in the case of lands and minerals within the territory of a province, vested to it by the Canadian Constitution.
Do you have to pay royalties to mineral owners?
Both surface and mineral owners can benefit from reviewing certain components of the lease agreement regarding your rights, royalties and land protection, including: Your lease lists royalty terms and conditions of payment under the royalty clause.
Can you own mineral rights without an interest?
Likewise, you could own surface rights without having an interest in the mineral rights under your land because you lease the mineral interests under your land to another party. You should receive royalty interests in exchange for those mineral rights. Often, people do not know that they hold an interest in mineral rights.
How can I find out if I have mineral rights?
You should receive royalty interests in exchange for those mineral rights. Often, people do not know that they hold an interest in mineral rights. Every state provides searchable online records of unclaimed oil and gas royalties that you can search to see if you have any interests of which you are unaware.
Who is the owner of the minerals under your property?
For example, if your property is in an area where oil rigs are an everyday sight, where natural gas drilling is prevalent, or where coal mining operations exist, if you don’t own the minerals under your land, the mineral owner might come calling.
