Sirius Minerals Plc announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the six months ended June 30, 2018. For the period, operating loss was GBP 10,804,000 against GBP 14,732,000 for the same period a year ago. Loss before taxation was GBP 96,277,000 against GBP 151,305,000 for the same period a year ago. Loss for the period was GBP 95,308,000 against GBP 151,305,000 for the same period a year ago. Loss per share basic and diluted was 2.10 pence against 3.60 pence for the same period a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was GBP 10,924,000 against GBP 15,340,000 for the same period a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was GBP 2,119,000 against GBP 1,188,000 for the same period a year ago. Purchase of plant and equipment was GBP 123,612,000 against GBP 27,127,000,000 for the same period a year ago.