NatGold Digital employs a multi-layered legal and structural framework to ensure that Certified NatGold Resources remain permanently in-ground and unmined.

First, upon approval, resource owners enter into a non-revocable Title Exchange and Tokenization Agreement through which both surface and subsurface Mineral Rights are transferred to NatGold Digital Ltd. The subsurface rights—which correspond to the Certified NatGold Resources—are held by NatGold Integrity Vault LLC, while the surface rights are legally severed and held by NatGold Property Holdings LLC. Both entities are Delaware limited liability companies owned and managed by NatGold Digital Ltd. This structure ensures clean title segregation and prevents any direct access to the in-ground resources.

By holding the surface rights, NatGold Digital controls land access and effectively eliminates the possibility of lawful on-site mining activity. Any costs associated with maintaining the surface title—such as property taxes or minor fees—are covered by a portion of the 2% NatGold Social Giveback Program, ensuring there are no dilutive costs linked to the tokenized subsurface assets.

Second, once tokenized, the resource owner no longer holds the mineral rights. The NatGold Integrity Vault assumes legal title on behalf of token holders in a trust-like capacity. Any attempt at future extraction would be unauthorized and legally enforceable as a breach of contract and property law.

Finally, to ensure compliance on an ongoing basis, NatGold Digital monitors all Certified NatGold Resources through an active surveillance program, including third-party satellite imagery, environmental monitoring, and regional reporting networks. These measures allow for rapid detection of any unauthorized activity, triggering enforcement protocols and, if necessary, the burning of tokens linked to compromised resources through the NatGold Integrity Fund.

Together, these legal structures, contractual obligations, land control mechanisms, and active surveillance protocols ensure that once digitally mined, Certified NatGold Resources remain securely vaulted in the ground in perpetuity.