Industry Articles

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.