Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. announced consolidated earnings result for the first six months ended September 30, 2019. For the six months, the company reported net sales of ¥422,404 million against ¥466,657 million for the same period a year ago. Profit was ¥32,070 million against ¥61,943 million a year ago. Earnings per basic and diluted share was ¥106.94 against ¥211.28 a year ago.

For the full year ending March 31, 2020, the company expects net sales of ¥857,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥30,000 million or ¥218.35 basic per share.