Raya's Mining Co purchased a mine for $8 million on July 1, 2014. The mine will generate an estimated 30 million tonnes of nickel. The mine has a residual value of $500 000, and the restoration cost at the end of the mine's useful life is estimated at $600 000. In the first year, 5 million tonnes of nickel were extracted. Prepare the journal entry to record the depletion expense for the first year ended June 30 2015.

Raya's Mining Co purchased a mine for $8 million on July 1, 2014. The mine will generate an estimated 30 million tonnes of nickel. The mine has a residual value of $500 000, and the restoration cost at the end of the mine's useful life is estimated at $600 000. In the first year, 5 million tonnes of nickel were extracted. Prepare the journal entry to record the depletion expense for the first year ended June 30 2015.

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