Windhoek Mines, Limited, of Namibia, is contemplating the purchase of equipment to exploit a mineral deposit on land to
Windhoek Mines, Limited, of Namibia, is contemplating the purchase of equipment to exploit a mineral deposit on land to
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Transcribed Image Text:Windhoek Mines, Limited, 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
Working capital required
Annual net cash receipts
Cost to construct new roads
in three years
Salvage value of equipment
in four years
420,000
$ 140,000
$
155,000*
$ 48,000
$ 73,000
*Receipts from sales of ore, less out-of-
pocket costs for salaries, utilities, insurance,
and so forth.
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
required rate of return is 19%.
Required:
a. What is the net present value of the
proposed mining project?
b. Should the project be accepted?
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