Kidman Resources is considering a binding agreement with Tesla inc. to supply 5000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide for three years. However in order process the required amount of lithium hydroxide, Kidman Resources must consider whether to build a new refinery or outsource their supply ore (Li20). Kidman Resources has undertaken a feasibility study costing $2 million to explore these two strategies.

Alternatively, Kidman Resources can contract BHP to supply the required ore to process into lithium hydroxide. Based on the required amount of lithium hydroxide, management has quoted a total cost of $28 million. BHP has however offered this rate on the condition that Kidman Resources pays 20% of the total cost in advance in the beginning of the year, with the remaining paid in equal instalments thereafter. Kidman Resources will process the ore into lithium hydroxide using existing facilities at an expected cost of $4.4 million per year.

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