Besra Gold Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended September 30, 2013. For the quarter, the company reported sales of $20,216,909 compared to $19,169,500 a year ago. Loss before income tax was $7,716,573 compared to $4,072,613 a year ago.

Loss attributable to equity owners was $7,389,702 or $0.020 per diluted share compared to $3,843,280 or $0.010 per diluted share a year ago. Cash provided by operating activities was $492,501 compared to $3,510,665 a year ago. Acquisition of property, plant and equipment were $1,316,143 compared to $485,132 a year ago.

Deferred exploration and development costs were $1,287,965 against $2,732,236 a year ago period.