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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