Hey Droner! During a property purchase, is it automatic that the mineral rights are included, unless otherwise stipulated? I was inquiring about some property here in the Dakota's. And with the oil boom up here it is smart to get this stuff right.
In South Carolina, mineral rights are included unless specifically reserved. I expect that it's that way in most states. However, the western states often have weird laws regarding this. Texas, in particular, has different laws concerning mineral rights. Talk to a local real estate attorney.