Which of the Following Is NOT Included as Part of the Initial

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT included as part of the initial cost of exploration and evaluation assets?

• A) Exploratory drilling.
• B) Mining acquisition rights.
• C) Trenching.
• D) Pre-exploration survey fees.

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Definitions:

Target Firm

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NPV

Net Present Value; a financial metric that calculates the difference between the present value of cash inflows and the present value of cash outflows over a period of time.

Shares Outstanding

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Market Price

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