Brine Lease – State Lease for Brine Extraction in Miller and Lafayette Counties, Arkansas

The State of Arkansas, through the Commissioner of State Lands, is offering a lease for the extraction of brine from state‑owned mineral rights covering approximately 2,569.35 net mineral acres along the Red River in Miller and Lafayette Counties. Interested parties must submit sealed bids, including a $500 bid fee, a $400 per net mineral acre bonus, and comply with statutory royalty provisions. The lease term is initially five years, with the possibility of extension up to a maximum of twenty‑five years, but will terminate any year without production or injection. Surface operations are prohibited; lessees must follow Best Management Practices, obtain all required permits, and adhere to wetland mitigation hierarchies. • 2,569.35 net mineral acres available for brine extraction • Minimum bid includes $400 per net mineral acre bonus plus applicable royalties • No surface operations; strict environmental compliance required • Lease term: 5‑25 years, terminating if no production/injection in a given year • Bid fee: $500; bids due by 10:00 a.m. on June 17, 2026