Show Me the Money: Understanding Mining Royalties with Sam Siebenaler

In this masterclass episode of On the Rocks, host Emily King sits down with Samuel Siebenaler, co-founder and CEO of Precision Mineral Accounting, to demystify the complex world of mining royalties.

With 20 years of industry experience, including a decade overseeing royalty accounting at Newmont Mining, Sam breaks down what royalties actually are, how they differ from streaming deals, and the critical contract elements that impact payments.

From commingling issues to auditing challenges, this episode offers invaluable insights for both royalty holders and mining professionals. Sam shares real-world examples of payment discrepancies, explains the nuances of royalty agreements, and discusses how increasing transparency could transform industry trust.

Whether you're a landowner with a royalty, an investor considering royalty structures, or a mining professional navigating payment obligations, this conversation provides essential knowledge for understanding how value is distributed in the mining world.