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Iris Energy has made a bold move to double its Bitcoin mining capacity by purchasing an additional 10.5 EH/s from Bitmain for $226 million. Announced on August 28, 2024, the company secured 39,000 S21XP Antminers, with delivery expected in October and November. This purchase follows earlier investments in 5.3 EH/s of T21 and S21 Antminers, as well as a previous order of 12 EH/s of S21 Pro Antminers, pushing Iris Energy’s installed hashrate to 15 EH/s by the end of August, according to Theminermag.com.

The newly acquired S21XP Antminers are expected to bring Iris Energy’s total hashrate to an impressive 30 EH/s by the close of 2024. However, the company’s July production was impacted by performance issues with the T21 Antminers, which Bitmain is currently replacing. Additionally, Iris Energy faced increased electricity costs due to higher summer energy hedge prices in Texas and lower-than-expected energy market volatility. This led to a $7.2 million loss as the company closed out its hedging contracts for August and September.

Despite these challenges, Iris Energy’s aggressive expansion positions it among the top Bitcoin miners globally. The company’s hashcost, estimated at $57.5/PH/s, reflects its high operational costs, but its strategic investments in cutting-edge mining equipment are aimed at driving long-term growth and profitability in a competitive market.