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Highlights

  • Champion Iron reported Q4 2025 revenues of $425.3 million, driven by record sales of high-purity iron ore concentrate.

  • Net income surged to $39.1 million, with EPS rising to $0.08.

  • EBITDA rose to $127.4 million with a 30% margin, boosted by higher sales volumes and better pricing.

Champion Iron Limited (ASX:CIA) has released financial results for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2025, with record-breaking sales of high-purity iron ore concentrate powering a sharp increase in both revenue and profitability.

The company reported revenue of $425.3 million for the quarter, marking a significant improvement over the same period last year. This rise was underpinned by increased sales volumes and a higher net average realized selling price.

Champion Iron’s net income climbed to $39.1 million, up from $25.8 million in Q4 FY24. The company attributed the jump in earnings to a higher gross profit margin, which more than offset increases in mining and income taxes. Earnings per share stood at $0.08.

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) reached $127.4 million, representing a 30% margin. This compares favorably with the $85.1 million and 26% margin recorded in the same quarter of the previous year. The improved EBITDA performance was largely the result of stronger pricing and larger sales volumes, although partially offset by rising operational costs.

Operational Resilience and Safety Focus

On the operational front, Champion Iron reported no major environmental incidents during the quarter. The company also introduced revised safety protocols following a minor incident related to snowfall.