Craig Mitchell will step down as Director of Fenix Resources after Newhaul hauled 10 million tonnes of iron ore across Western Australia’s Mid-West.
Mitchell has confirmed to the Board his intention to resign from his employment and step down as a Director of Fenix effective immediately.
Mitchell will remain in an advisory capacity for a period of 12 months to ensure a smooth transition and to maintain the positive momentum across Fenix’s logistics business.
“Congratulations to Craig on the successful achievement of all of the key operational milestones of the acquisition and integration of Newhaul as a business unit of Fenix,” said Fenix Executive Chairman, John Welborn.
“Craig has been integral in Fenix’s success to date and has helped develop the strong management team and the performance-driven culture that will take the business forward.
“The growth pathway for Fenix is now crystal clear and our future as a high-volume low-cost iron ore miner is supported by the well-established systems and structure that Craig has established in the Company’s fully integrated supply chain.
“As one of Western Australia’s most successful entrepreneurs and logistics operators, Craig has built a legacy of innovation, partnership and a commitment to sustainable growth that is imbedded in Fenix’s values and will continue to drive Fenix’s future.”
Mitchell said it has been a privilege to work with Fenix and Newhaul to take production to 10 million tonnes per annum and beyond.
“With the company’s growth pathway now clearly established, and following careful consideration, the achievement of this milestone represents the appropriate time for me to transition from my role as Executive Director to being a supportive shareholder and advisor.” he said.
“I look forward to Fenix’s continued success. The company is well positioned with a capable management team and a strong foundation for future growth.” This announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of Fenix.”
Newhaul, Fenix’s 100 per cent owned logistics business, has now hauled 10 million dry metric tonnes of iron ore from operations in the Mid-West of Western Australia.
Fenix commenced production and haulage of iron ore from the Iron Ridge Iron Ore Mine in the Weld Range in Western Australia’s Mid-West in December 2020 at the rate of 1.3 million tonnes per annum.
The successful commissioning of the Shine Iron Ore Mine during 2024, and the successful development of the Beebyn-W11 Iron Ore Mine during 2025, has enabled Fenix to increase production to the current run rate of 4.5 million tonnes per annum.
As noted in the company’s December 2025 Quarterly Activities Report dated 22 January 2026, more than 1 million tonnes of iron ore was hauled during the December 2025 Quarter. As a result of Fenix’s successful ramp up in production and with mining, haulage and port operations continuing to run smoothly, total volume of iron ore products hauled since Fenix commenced production has now been verified to total more than 10 million dry metric tonnes.
On 22 July 20221, Fenix announced that it had completed the acquisition of Newhaul resulting in the nomination of Newhaul founder, Craig Mitchell, as a Director of Fenix and the consolidation of 100 per cent ownership of the Fenix-Newhaul haulage business into Fenix.
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