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The inclusion of subjective market information with a new cycle reverting price process is proposed.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec>\n<jats:title content-type=\"abstract-subheading\">Design\/methodology\/approach<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>Subjective managerial estimates are included into stochastic metal price modeling by defining separately the following parameters of each price cycle phase: approximated length, approximated long-term price level and volatility. An net present value-based investment analysis model is applied together with Monte Carlo simulation.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec>\n<jats:title content-type=\"abstract-subheading\">Findings<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>It is plausible to combine managerial estimates about metal price trends and cycles with stochastic modeling for shorter term and to include the information into investment analysis. The results show that the difference between the proposed process and the commonly used mean reverting process is remarkable in terms of decision-making implications.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec>\n<jats:title content-type=\"abstract-subheading\">Originality\/value<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>The proposed method allows the inclusion of more relevant information into the metal price modeling used in mining investment analysis. Results suggest that the cyclical nature of metal prices affects project value of metal mining projects, and it should be considered when making irreversible investment decisions. 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