RNS summary11 Apr 2016 08:56
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24.6 metric tonnes of iodine produced from five IOsorb® plants with production target of 250-270 metric tonnes of iodine in H1 2016
The Board is pleased to report that Iofina and its partners have been working cooperatively to ensure that the Company's IOsorb® plants, at a minimum, maintain current levels of brine processing and ideally expand volumes to some of our plants.
Even with the OCC restrictions and a slowdown of new well drilling rates in Iofina's core area, there remains an abundance of brine for the Company's current plants and potential future sites. The Company has continued to implement strategies to trim iodine production costs.
The Company sees less downside risk for iodine prices in the near term.
Commenting, President and CEO Dr. Tom Becker, stated:
"I am pleased by our response to the challenges faced in 2016. Iofina produced more iodine from its Oklahoma operations at a significantly lower cost than the same period in 2015 and is on target to reach H1 production goals.
"The actions the Board is taking, in conjunction with the Company's producing partners, to mitigate future risk and ensure brine supply remain encouraging. We have been pleased with the continued sales of produced iodine to the global market. The Board continues to actively execute its business plan whilst managing the debt position in the current challenging commodities market