You are the CFO of Midas Mining Ltd and the company is looking to expand its mining
Question:
You are the CFO of Midas Mining Ltd and the company is looking to expand its mining operations. Your staff have narrowed it down to two (2) projects, with the cash flows presented in the table below. However, given the substantial cash outlay, your company can only choose one of the projects (A or B).
Information Project A Project B
Cost $5 550 000 $6 640 000
Future Cash Flows
Year 1 1 230 000 2 830 000
Year 2 2 210 000 1 300 000
Year 3 1 200 600 1 750 000
Year 4 1 150 000 1 180 000
Year 5 1 120 000 1 150 000
Required:
a) Perform a project evaluation, using the Net Present Value (NPV) method. The prevailing discount rate is 12%. (2.5 x 2 = 5 marks)
b) Identify which project (if any) should be accepted by Midas Mining Ltd. (1 mark)