Spitfire Oil Ltd. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the half year ended December 31, 2012. For the period, the company's other income was AUD 122,584 compared with AUD 180,660 a year ago. Loss before income tax was AUD 182,907 compared with AUD 211,889 a year ago.

Loss after income tax was AUD 182,907 compared with AUD 211,889 a year ago. Loss and total comprehensive loss attributable to owners of the company was AUD 182,907 or 0.4 cents per basic and diluted share compared with AUD 211,889 or 0.5 cents per basic and diluted share a year ago. Loss after income tax was AUD 105,776 compared with AUD 154,702 a year ago.

Payments for exploration and evaluation expenditure were AUD 41,167 compared with AUD 311,275 a year ago.