coal rights

Coal rights refer to legal ownership or access to extract coal from a property. When someone holds coal rights, they have the legal authority to explore, mine, and remove coal from a specific area, which may be separate from the land's surface rights. These rights can be leased, sold, or inherited and typically involve agreements with landowners or government agencies. Understanding coal rights is important because they determine who can profit from coal extraction and can affect land use, property value, and environmental considerations.