Your Company Is Planning to Open a New Gold Mine

question 30

Multiple Choice

Your company is planning to open a new gold mine which will cost $3 million to build, with the expenditure occurring at the end of the year three years from today. The mine will bring year-end after-tax cash inflows of $2 million at the end of the two succeeding years, and then it will cost $0.5 million to close down the mine at the end of the third year of operation. What is this project's IRR?

• A) 14.36%
• B) 10.17%
• C) 17.42%
• D) 12.70%
• E) 21.53%

Understand the role of corporate governance in strategic management and its impact on organizational success.

Grasp the essentials of strategic management processes and their relevance to gaining competitive advantage.

Comprehend the importance of including key stakeholders in the strategic planning process.

Learn the fundamental elements of strategic leadership and how it influences organizational direction and success.

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