6. The gross value of the annual output for a fiscal year is the actual value of the mineral substances and, where applicable, of the processing products, derived from the operator’s mining operation that are alienated or used by him, in the fiscal year, at the market price at the time of their alienation or use. However, the actual value of the mineral substances and processing products does not include a gain or loss resulting from a hedging or speculative transaction.
1975, c. 30, s. 6; 1994, c. 47, s. 6; 1996, c. 4, s. 2.