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Fenix optimistic after last quarter's lower iron pricing, higher freight costs

Both key inputs have moved in better direction for miner

Iron Ridge country, WA

Iron Ridge country, WA

At US$130/t, Fenix managing director Rob Brierley told an analyst conference call iron ore was about US$20/t more than recent lows, while freight costs are $10-15 less.

Fenix's strong operational December quarter saw 356,710t shipped from the miner's Iron Ridge project in Western Australia.

Fenix is currently delivering 50,000t per month into hedge contracts paying A$230/t.

Cash at the end of December was $55 million, with $24.1 million in dividend payments made in the quarter.

The cash is equivalent to 11c per share.

Shares in Fenix were down 25% to 23.5c in morning trade, capitalising the company at $236 million.

The stock was at levels above 40c in mid-2021. 

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