Windhoek Mines, Ltd., of Namibia, is contemplating the purchase of equipment to exploit a mineral deposit on
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Windhoek Mines, Ltd., of Namibia, is contemplating the purchase of equipment to exploit a mineral deposit on land to which the company has mineral rights. An engineering and cost analysis has been made, and it is expected that the following cash flows would be associated with opening and operating a mine in the area: |
Cost of new equipment and timbers | $ | 300,000 |
Working capital required | $ | 185,000 |
Annual net cash receipts | $ | 120,000* |
Cost to construct new roads in three years | $ | 57,000 |
Salvage value of equipment in four years | $ | 82,000 |
*Receipts from sales of ore, less out-of-pocket costs for salaries, utilities, insurance, and so forth. Determine the net present value of the proposed mining project. (Any cash outflows should be indicated by a minus sign. Use the appropriate table to determine the discount factor(s).) b. Should the project be accepted? Yes No |
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