A Company Is Negotiating for the Option to Develop a Platinum

question 93

True/False

A company is negotiating for the option to develop a platinum mine. Under the terms of the option contract, the company would be able to purchase the development rights to the mine one year from now for an exercise price specified today. If, during the negotiations over the option contract, the volatility of the price of platinum increases, the company should expect to pay a higher price for the development option.

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Public Sector

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Public Sector

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