Successful mineral management isn’t just about collecting royalty checks, it’s about understanding the data behind your assets. The most effective mineral owners and managers track measurable indicators that reflect production performance, revenue accuracy, and long-term portfolio health. Here are five KPIs every landowner should monitor to strengthen control and visibility over their mineral assets.
1. Production vs. Revenue Trends
Your production data should consistently align with revenue payments. If production is steady but revenue dips, or vice versa, it could signal reporting delays or missing payments. Monitoring these trends ensures operators are remitting proceeds accurately and helps identify anomalies early.
2. Lease Compliance and Expiration Dates
Leases drive mineral income, but only if they remain active and compliant. Tracking expiration dates and lease terms helps prevent unintentional terminations and missed renewal opportunities.
3. Suspended Funds and Payment Timing
Suspended or delayed payments are common. Tracking how quickly payments are received and resolving suspense issues protects against lost or withheld revenue.
4. Ownership Accuracy and Title Updates
Even minor ownership discrepancies can cause major issues in reporting and payments. Regularly verifying ownership records and ensuring title changes are documented keeps records accurate and compliant.
5. Operating Expenses and Deductions
Deductions can significantly impact net revenue. Monitoring JIB charges and post-production costs provides transparency and helps identify opportunities to improve your bottom line.
Why These Metrics Matter
Tracking these KPIs provides control, insight, and peace of mind. With the right tools and expert support, mineral owners can move from reactive to proactive management. Valor helps clients track and analyze these performance metrics through mineral.tech®, offering real-time visibility into production, payments, and ownership data.
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The information provided by Valor in this blog is for general informational purposes only, not to provide specific recommendations or legal or tax-related advice. The blog/website should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state.
