Bougainville Copper Ltd. reported earnings results for the six months ended June 30, 2016. For the period, the company’s net operating loss of PGK 3.7 million compared to net loss of PGK 7.0 million before tax in the corresponding period last year. Loss before taxation was PGK 3,747,000 compared to PGK 7,026,000 a year ago. Net profit after tax was PGK 3,747,000 compared to PGK 34,039,000 a year ago. Basic and diluted loss per share was 0.93 toea against basic and diluted loss per share of 8.49 toea last year. Net operating cash outflows were PGK 3.769 million against net operating cash inflows of PGK 33.021 million last year.