Deep Mines Ltd. of Saskatchewan is contemplating the purchase of equipment to exploit a mineral deposit located 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: 8013403 Cost of new equipment and timbers $264,000 Morking capital required Net annual cash receipts 91,000 122,000 Cost to construct new roads in three years Salvage value of equipment in four years 46,000 50,000 "Receipts from sales of ore, less out-of-pocket costs for salaries, utilities, insurance and so forth. It is estimated that the mineral deposit would be exhausted after four years of mining. At that point, the working capital would be released for reinvestment elsewhere. The company's discount rate is 20%. Click here to view Exhibit 10-1 and Exhibit 10-2, to determine the appropriate discount factor(s) using tables. Required: 1-6. Determine the NPV of the proposed mining project.
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