Mitsui Mining and Smelting Company Limited reported consolidated earnings results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2011. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of JPY 320.8 billion compared to JPY 333.5 billion a year ago. Operating income was JPY 16.1 billion compared to JPY 22.7 billion a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 14.0 billion compared to JPY 25.8 billion a year ago. Net income before income taxes were JPY 12.0 billion compared to JPY 25.4 billion a year ago. Net income was JPY 7.4 billion compared to JPY 19.9 billion a year ago. Net sales declined, associated with smaller sales due to the effects of the Great East Japan earthquake and the flooding Thailand, as well as the impact of the spin-off of the rolled copper business. The company provided earnings guidance for the fiscal year 2011. For the year, the company expects net sales of JPY 435.0 billion compared to previous guidance of JPY 446.5 billion. Operating income of JPY 18.0 billion compared to previous guidance of JPY 30.2 billion. Ordinary income of JPY 15.0 billion compared to previous guidance of JPY 34.0 billion. Net income before income taxes of JPY 13.1 billion compared to previous guidance of JPY 29.8 billion. Net income of JPY 8.0 billion compared to previous guidance of JPY 21.2 billion.