Our industry articles provide technical insights on aggregate deposit valuation, acquisition due diligence, lease structures, land position analysis, and operational economics. These resources are written from real-world experience in sand, gravel, and limestone operations and are intended for landowners, operators, investors, and acquisition groups evaluating aggregate assets.
• How to Properly Value an Aggregate Deposit Before Acquisition
A technical overview of reserve evaluation, discounted cash flow considerations, and economic modeling prior to acquisition decisions.
• Why Aggregate Reserves Are Not Equal to the Sales Price of the Material
An industry-focused explanation of the common misconception between gross sales price and the actual in-place value of aggregate reserves.
Leasing, Royalty & Ownership Structures
• Royalty vs Ownership Models in Aggregate Leasing
A detailed comparison of lease structures, operator preferences, investor considerations, and long-term economic outcomes in aggregate development.
Due Diligence, Land Position & Title Considerations
• Deposit Acquisition & Due Diligence Considerations in Aggregate Development
Key factors involving surface ownership, title review, land positioning, historical reservations, and acquisition risk mitigation in sand, gravel, and limestone projects.