Orocobre Limited announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first half ended December 31, 2018. For the period, the company reported revenue of USD 9,285,000 against USD 7,920,000 a year ago. Profit for the period was USD 24,050,000 against USD 8,157,000 a year ago. Basic earnings per share was 9.19 cents against 3.86 cents a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was 9.13 cents against 3.84 cents a year ago. Profit before interest and income tax was USD 17,148,000 against USD 7,160,000 a year ago.

The company expects full year production (fiscal year 2019) will be the same as that achieved in fiscal year 2018.