Sprott Physical Platinum and Palladium Trust announced unaudited earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported total loss of $2,108,640 compared to total income of $3,180,510 a year ago. Net loss and comprehensive loss was $2,430,551 compared to net income and comprehensive income of $2,894,916 a year ago. Decrease in total equity from operations per unit was $0.22 compared to increase in total equity from operations per unit of $0.21 a year ago. For the six months, the company reported total loss of $10,609,011 compared to total income of $16,336,375 year ago. Net loss and comprehensive loss was $11,222,604 compared to net income and comprehensive income of $15,758,302 a year ago. Decrease in total equity from operations per unit was $0.94 compared to increase in total equity from operations per unit of $1.12 a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was $561,267 compared to $543,745 year ago.