§ 6.1 - Introduction

• Jurisdiction: Washington

§6.1 INTRODUCTION

This chapter provides an overview of the law and issues pertaining to mineral resources. This topic—which lurks far beyond the radar screen of almost all practicing attorneys in Washington—has deep roots in America and widely different rules depending, among other things, on the mineral(s) at issue and the owner. Accordingly, when dealing with mineral resources, prudent counsel first should identify the mineral(s) at issue (e.g., coal, oil, gas, gold, clay, etc.), then ownership...