Orocobre Limited announced consolidated earnings and operating results for the year ended June 30, 2017. For the year, the company reported revenue and other income was USD 97.2 million, EBITDAIX was USD 39.0 million, EBITIX was USD 31.4 million, EBTIX was USD 26.2 million and total profit for the year after tax was USD 19.4 million. Net cash provided by operating activities was USD 29.8 million. Capitalized exploration development expenditure was USD 0.5 million. Purchase of plant prosperity, plant and equipment was USD 11.6 million. Thge company's e proportional net debt of USD 65.3 million at 30 June 2017.

The company reported 2017 fiscal year total production of 11,862 tonnes of lithium carbonate, up 72% on fiscal year of 2016.

For the year of 2018, the company expected approximately 14,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate, split 45/55 between the first half and second half of the year.

For the year of 2018, the company expected capital expenditure of USD 12 million to USD 15 million, including CO2 recovery equipment, additional spare parts, process optimisation projects, and previously noted pond management and control systems.