27-231. Definition of mineral In this article, unless the context otherwise requires, " mineral" means all metallic ore minerals and industrial minerals other than common variety minerals as defined in section 27-271.
27-233. Preferred right to renew mineral lease; evaluation of geologic and economic evidence A. Upon application to the state land commissioner, not less than thirty nor more than sixty days prior to the expiration of the lease, if the lessee of mineral lands is not delinquent in the payment of rental or royalty on the […]
27-234. Rent; royalty; appeal; interest; penalty; lien A. Before issuing a mineral lease the state land commissioner shall establish the annual land rental for the mineral lease. The rental shall be based on an appraisal of the land that, for purposes of establishing the rent, shall not include the contributory value of mining. The annual […]
27-235. Offering permits and leases at auction; terms of lease; financial security termination A. The state land commissioner may offer mineral exploration permits or mineral leases at public auction, after advertising, for state lands on which a mineral exploration permit or mineral lease has been cancelled, terminated or not been renewed by the lessee or […]
27-236. Suspension of royalty rights The commissioner may, if he deems it in the interest of the state, subordinate the royalty rights of the state under this article, or suspend the operation thereof or of any lease executed under the provisions of this article, in favor of the United States or any agency thereof, for […]
27-237. Review by commissioner All questions arising between a lessee and the commissioner under this article shall be subject to review as in other cases involving state lands, and the lessee’s right to possess and operate the lease shall continue until the question is finally determined.
27-238. Existing leases Every mineral lease issued under this article and article 4 of this chapter which had not expired or been terminated by the department as of June 8, 1989 shall be in effect for the unexpired term for which it was granted. The state land commissioner shall set the rental and royalty according […]
27-239. Inspections, investigations and audits A. The state land commissioner or the commissioner’s authorized representative may enter, and the lessee shall maintain access to, the state land held under a mineral lease at reasonable times to inspect the workings, improvements and other facilities used to extract or sever minerals or common variety minerals, as defined […]
