Problem:
USGOLD Company has an opportunity to invest in a gold mine. The initial investment is $250 million. Analysts estimate that the mine will produce 100,000 ounces of gold per year for the next 10 years. The extraction cost of gold is $150 per ounce and is expected to remain at that level. The current price of gold is $600 per ounce and is expected to increase 4% per year for the next 10 years.
Required:
Question: What is the NPV of the project at a discount rate of 10%?
Note: Please show how to work it out.