Forward prices for gold, in dollars per ounce, for the next five years are 305, 333, 360, 388, and 425, respectively. A mine can be opened for 3 years at a cost of $600. Annual mining costs are a constant $100 and interest rates are 5.0%

When should the mine be opened to maximize NPV?

A)

Year 1

B)

Year 2

C)

Year 3

D)

Never

Answer:

C

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