A8-8 An investor has requested that you evaluate the economic potential of purchasing a gold property now (at time zero) for a $5,000,000 mineral rights acquisition cost. Mine development costs are estimated to be $15,000,000 at time zero with an additional $5,000,000 charged at year one for pre-production stripping Mining equipment costs will total $25,000,000 and should be charged to the project at time zero. Production is projected to start at year one with the mining of 350,000 tons of ore. Production in years two, three, and four is projected to be uniform at 450,000 tons per year. It is assumed that reserves will be depleted at the end of year four. Average grade is 0.1 ounces of gold per ton with metallurgical recovery estimated to be 93%. The price of gold is estimated to be $1,150.00 per ounce in year one with that amount held constant thereafter for evaluation purposes. Royalties are estimated at 2.5% of gross revenue. Operating costs include all state and local severance and property taxes and are estimated to be $370 per ounce produced and sold in year one with this amount escalating by 8.0% per year over the mine life. Working capital for product inventory, accounts receivables less payables and spare parts is estimated at $2,500,000 and should be charged to the project at time zero. Reclamation costs are estimated at $15,000,000 and are expected to be expensed at the end of year five. Salvage for residual value of mining equipment and working capital return is placed at $12,500,000 and would also be realized at the end of year five. Determine the ATCF's for a corporation assuming the property is in the United States. The mineral acquisition cost is the basis for cost depletion. Mine development is subject to the 70/30 rule with 70% expensed when incurred and 30% amortized straight line over a 60 month life. Take a six-month amortization deduction (6/60) in the year amortizable costs are incurred (time zero and year one). Use 7-year MACRS depreciation of the $25,000,000 mining equipment cost starting in year one. Royalties and operating costs are expensed when incurred for trix deduction purposes. Reclamation is expensed as an operating cost when incurred at year five while salvage value is treated as ordinary income at the end of year five. Salvage is not subject to royalty or percentage depletion. Other income exists against which to utilize all deductions when incurred. Assume an effective state and federal combined income tax rate for the investors at 25%. Write off all remaining book values in year five. For a minimum after-tax rate of return of 10%, calculate the project rate of return, net present value, and present value ratio