Financial Statement Analysis and Report Writing

Refer to this company's annual report for its 2013 fiscal year. Then, answer the following questions:

1. Describe and evaluate the company's business strategy. Do you think it is viable?
2. Why did the attempt to purchase the company in late 2013 fail?
3. How productive were the company's mines in 2013? What metrics are you using?
4. What types of accounting disclosures in the notes does this company have that do not impact the income or balance sheet directly?
5. Compare this company's cash flow performance with its accounting performance. What is your evaluation of the company’s financial condition?

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