** Shares of Australian miner Fortescue FMG.AX fall 1.1% to A$15.71
** FMG's drop compared to 0.5% slip in broader mining index .AXMM
** Analysts at Bell Potter lower price target on FMG to A$15.87 from A$16.79 after co announces further delays to the ramp-up schedule at its major Iron Bridge project
** Retains "hold" rating
** FMG now expecting to reach name-plate capacity at project in FY28 compared to previous guidance of September 2025
** Brokerage sees impacts on revenues and earnings, and a reduced dividend yield forecast
** Also lowers earnings expectations by 7% and 17% for FY26 and FY27
(Reporting by Rishav Chatterjee in Bengaluru)
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