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Frequently Asked Questions

Why might I not be getting paid correctly?

Mineral operations are complex, involving multiple steps, extended timelines, and oversight from various teams. Accurately tracking material throughout the process is challenging, creating many opportunities for errors. The situation becomes even more complicated when operations co-mingle material from multiple royalty holders or manage payments for numerous royalty agreements.

Multiple factors can contribute to payment inaccuracies, including:

  • Operational Complexity: Errors in tracking material through production and processing.
  • Co-mingling of Materials: Difficulty in allocating revenue when materials from different royalty holders are combined.
  • Employee Turnover: Loss of institutional knowledge during staff changes.
  • Production Pressures: Mistakes caused by rushing to meet operational goals.
  • Market Changes: Reprocessing previously discarded materials due to shifts in market value.
  • Data Gaps: Missing or incomplete data during end-of-month accounting.

These challenges highlight the importance of having knowledgeable experts review your royalty payments to ensure accuracy.

While able to manage all types of royalties, PMA is expertly specialized in hard rock mining royalty management, a niche often underserved by traditional firms. Our team’s deep industry expertise—with over 50% of employees having worked for royalty producers—ensures unparalleled insight into mining operations and royalty calculations. Our services deliver accuracy, transparency, and peace of mind.

We provide comprehensive mineral management solutions tailored to your needs, including:

  • Annual Royalty Management: Full-service oversight of your royalty interests.
  • Accounting Services: Streamlined financial management and reporting.
  • Payment Verification and Auditing: Ensure accuracy in royalty payments and uncover discrepancies.
  • Contract Negotiation: Expert support in drafting and negotiating favorable agreements.
  • Document Digitization and Management: Securely organize and manage your essential records.
  • Revenue Forecasting: Predict future earnings for budgeting.
  • Royalty Valuation: Expert estimation of the value of your royalty assets.

Our services are tailored for a wide range of clients, including:

  • Private royalty holders
  • Royalty streaming companies
  • Governments
  • Banks and Law firms providing services to royalty owners

Whether you’re looking for assistance with payment verification, contract negotiation, or ongoing royalty management, we help ensure your royalties are optimized and accurate.

Our fees vary depending on the scope and type of service. We offer project-based pricing for one-time engagements, retainer hourly agreements, and annual subscription-based models for ongoing management services. During the initial consultation, we’ll provide a detailed fee structure tailored to your needs.

Payment verification ensures that the royalty payments you receive align with the terms of your lease agreement. Mining operations are complex, and errors in payment calculations can commonly occur due to the realities of day-to-day operations. Our industry experts specialize in reviewing royalty agreements to identify discrepancies and confirm that you are receiving the full amount you’re entitled to.

Suspended funds refer to payments being withheld due to issues such as an incorrect mailing address, or problems like unclear ownership or title disputes. Our team can help identify if you have funds in suspense and guide you through the process of recovering them efficiently.

No, we do not buy mineral rights or royalties. As a professional services firm, we specialize in assisting mineral rights holders with managing their royalties. Our focus is on helping royalty owners understand their assets and ensuring they receive accurate and full payments.

However, we have a large network of industry contacts and can provide clients with recommendations or connections to group that purchase royalties in order to help them achieve their goals.

How do I know if my royalties are being managed correctly?

Effective royalty management goes beyond simply reviewing monthly payment amounts. It requires a real-time understanding of the operational conditions that generate those payments. Maintaining an open and ongoing line of communication with the royalty producer is essential to understand how production numbers are calculated. Payments are more likely to be accurate when the person calculating them knows their work is being reviewed, and inaccuracies are more common when no oversight is evident.

Key signs of potential payment issues include:

  1. Unexplained payment fluctuations or vague, incomplete reporting from operators.

  2. Payments that don’t match production volumes.

  3. Reluctance or delays from the producer in providing requested information.

  4. A lack of willingness to engage in discussions about payment amounts.

PMA’s experts specialize in conducting detailed reviews of royalty agreements and payment records to uncover discrepancies, ensure compliance, and provide peace of mind.

The time frame for a royalty audit depends on the complexity of your agreements and the amount of data we need to review. On average, audits take between 3-6 weeks. For larger or more complex operations, the process may take longer, but we’ll provide a detailed timeline at the start of the engagement.

Click the “Contact US” button at the top of the page for a estimate tailored to your specific situation. 

We offer both. For clients seeking long-term support, we provide ongoing royalty management services to handle payments, compliance, and reporting. For those with specific needs, we offer one-time services such as payment verification, contract negotiation, or royalty valuation.

Click the “Contact US” button at the top of the page for more information on how our services can be tailored to help your specific situation.  

 

Royalty valuation involves assessing the current and projected value of your royalty interests. We analyze mine plans, production data, market trends, commodity prices, and contract terms to provide a detailed valuation. This service is particularly useful for financial planning, sales, or estate management.

If a royalty operator fails to comply with the terms of your agreement, PMA can help identify the issue, calculate the financial impact, and provide a strategy to resolve the situation. Presenting a thorough analysis to the operator often resolves many disputes quickly and effectively.

In cases where disputes persist—such as differing interpretations of contract language—PMA can assist you in negotiating the disagreement and understanding your options. This may involve collaborating with legal professionals through arbitration or pursuing legal recourse to secure the financial corrections you are owed. Our goal is to ensure your rights as a royalty holder are protected and upheld.

Our revenue forecasts are built using a detailed analysis of mine plans, historical production data, current market conditions, and industry trends. While factors like market volatility and operational challenges can affect mine plans and forecast accuracy, we take steps to ensure our forecasts are as reliable as possible.

Our approach includes confidence estimates for each forecast and an in-depth analysis of key influencing factors. This gives you clear insights into how changes in market prices or operational conditions might impact your future payments, empowering you to make informed decisions

Yes, we offer an initial consultation at no cost. This allows us to better understand your needs and explain how our services can provide value to your specific situation.  Click the “Contact Us” button at the top of the page to get your free consultation. 

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