Bougainville Copper Limited announced audited consolidated and parent earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2017. For the year, on consolidated basis, the company reported interest income of PGK 28,000 against PGK 148,000 a year ago. Income was PGK 7,635,000 against PGK 7,735,000 a year ago. Loss before and after tax was PGK 7,301,000 against PGK 3,787,000 a year ago. Basic loss per share were 1.82 toea against 0.94 toea a year ago. Net operating cash out flows was PGK 21,473,000 against PGK 11,263,000 a year ago. Purchases of plant and equipment were PGK 721,000. For the year, on parent basis, the company reported interest income of PGK 28,000 against PGK 148,000 a year ago. Income was PGK 7,555,000 against PGK 6,291,000 a year ago. Loss before and after tax was PGK 6,505,000 against PGK 5,231,000 a year ago. Net operating cash out flows was PGK 20,952,000 against PGK 11,263,000 a year ago. Purchases of plant and equipment were PGK 721,000.