Bright Star Exploration in Cumby, Tx
Bright Star Exploration is actively exploring for lithium resources in and around Cumby, Texas. From electric vehicle mobility to renewable energy storage, lithium is a key ingredient to America’s growing need for secure, reliable and low-cost energy. Bright Star is helping secure a domestic supply of this critical mineral for American manufacturing and national defense and build an American energy future that is independent of foreign raw materials.
What We Do: Environmentally Responsible and Sustainable Lithium Exploration
Bright Star’s exploration and development efforts are focused on discovering lithium resources in deep subsurface brine reservoirs that are typically associated with oil and gas formations. The specific geologic formation below Cumby is known as the Smackover Formation, which is more than 2 miles below the surface and has no direct link to potable drinking water aquifers in the region. The Smackover is a highly porous limestone that doesn’t require fracture stimulation, also known in the oil and gas industry as fracking, to access or liberate the
lithium-rich brine from this formation.
Utilizing proven drilling, casing and production techniques used in the oil and gas industry, saltwater containing lithium can be pumped to the surface, where the lithium can be separated through an innovative process called direct lithium extraction (DLE).
In summary, our process is:
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Safe
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Efficient
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Quiet
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Requires very little surface area
We understand your land is valuable and important to you, so we are committed to environmental best practices and will work with you to ensure our equipment and operations are clean and do not distract from the natural beauty of the landscape.
Why Lease Your Land?
Leasing or selling your land or minerals to Bright Star Exploration could be a great opportunity for you. You will receive a lease bonus when you sign a contract with us. And you will earn passive income by receiving royalty payments as lithium is extracted and sold, similar to oil and gas production.
Additionally, there’s very little surface impact to your land. By leasing your land, you’ll also be playing a key role in supporting clean energy efforts and reducing America’s reliance on foreign lithium. Plus, as with any successful partnership, Bright Star purposefully ensures all lease agreements are clear, fair, and easy to understand—so you, as our partners, will know what to expect. It’s a smart way to earn income while helping power a more sustainable American energy future.
Is My Property a Good Fit For Land Leasing?
To determine if your land is a strong candidate, there are a few key factors to consider.
Land Acreage
If your tract is within our area of interest, there is no tract too small for us to lease. If you would like to find out if your land is within our area of interest, we encourage you to contact us for more information.
Contiguous Land
If your land is contiguous — meaning it is interconnected rather than multiple parcels spread across different areas — you have a higher likelihood of lithium development. Consolidated land allows for more efficient exploration and development.
Mineral Ownership Rights
Owning the surface of your land does not necessarily mean you own the minerals beneath it. If you’re unsure about your mineral rights, our team can help you determine whether you qualify.
Why Cumby? A Prime Location for Lithium Exploration
The Cumby area is located atop a geologic reservoir called the Smackover Formation, which is known to contain varying concentrations and quantities of lithium. Studies show that the potential for finding ideal concentrations of lithium is favorable, although actual reserves are currently unknown and additional exploration work is required to prove the economic viability of the Smackover Formation in this region.
Cumby’s rich history as an energy production hub and a bridge to energy futures makes it a perfect location for lithium production and supply chain development. It’s a place where history, technology, and a bright energy future all come together.
Our Commitment: Responsible & Innovative Resource Development
Bright Star Exploration is devoted to utilizing cutting-edge technology and techniques developed by our parent company, Galvanic Energy, and its partners to discover and develop lithium resources safer, smarter and more efficiently.
We focus on building fair and transparent partnerships with landowners. Our clear, honest lease agreements ensure you’ll always know exactly what to expect. We’re proud of our eco-friendly approach and stewardship. Plus, our work helps boost the local economy, creating new jobs and supporting businesses in the Cumby area.
With Bright Star, you can feel good about being part of a clean, sustainable future!
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What are mineral rights?Among other things, mineral rights include the right to explore, capture, produce, and sell the minerals under a given tract of land. Mineral ownership may be severed or different from the ownership of the surface rights. If you are unsure whether you own your land’s mineral rights, we can help.
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How do I gain my land’s mineral rights?Mineral rights are typically automatically included in a land purchase unless the original owner stipulates otherwise. An owner is allowed to separate the mineral rights from the land during a sale. If you are unsure whether you own your mineral rights, or want to gain the mineral rights, contact us today.
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How do I know if I own my mineral rights?Determination of mineral rights ownership is a matter of public record, based on the records filed with the county clerk of the county in which the land is located. If you are unsure whether you own your mineral rights, our land team is glad to help.
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Will leasing my land disrupt my property?Leasing your land for lithium brine extraction has minimal surface impact as it uses existing oil wells or small well sites instead of traditional mining or fracking. Bright Star Exploration ensures environmentally responsible methods and clear lease protections to keep your land largely undisturbed.
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How much money can I earn leasing my land?Income under the terms of our brine lease can come in two forms. First, the lease bonus covering the initial five years of your lease and any extensions. Lease bonuses are calculated on a per-net-mineral-acre basis. The second potential for income is a royalty once production occurs. Exact royalty payments will depend on the royalty rate in your lease, the amount of lithium extracted, lithium prices, and the size of the production unit.
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Brine Lease vs. Oil/Gas LeasesBrine leases focus on producing lithium-rich brine from an underground reservoir, extracting the trace amounts of lithium, and reinjecting the brine into the same underground reservoir. Oil and gas leases involve drilling for hydrocarbons and disposing of any associated water production.
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Selling vs. Leasing My LandLeasing allows you to retain ownership while earning ongoing royalty payments based on lithium production, with no upfront costs. Selling provides immediate lump-sum payment, but you give up future earnings from potential lithium extraction.
Contact Our Land Experts
We are proud to be making a real difference for the environment and the local community. If you own land in Cumby and want to learn more about how you can be part of this exciting opportunity, contact us today.
Together, we can help build a brighter, more sustainable future for America.
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