Dorchester Minerals, L.P. engages in the acquisition, ownership, and administration of producing and nonproducing natural gas and crude oil royalty, net profits, and leasehold interests in the United States. It owns royalty properties representing producing and nonproducing mineral, royalty, overriding royalty, net profits, and leasehold interests in properties located in 573 counties and parishes in 25 states. As of December 31, 2005, the company’s total proved natural gas and oil reserves were 66,299 million cubic feet and 4,029 thousands of barrels, respectively. Dorchester Minerals Management LP serves as the general partner of the company. The company was founded in 1982 and...