In which states can mineral rights lapse if they go unused?

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  1. American Mineral Registry

    “AMR’s October 2026 review of all 50 states and D.C. found a dormant mineral statute in 18, another route such as prescription, tax or work forfeiture, marketable title, registration rules or a missing owner procedure in 15, and no statute that ends an unused interest in 18.”

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