Sumatec Resources Berhad announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported revenue of MYR 16,852,000 compared to MYR 8,108,000 a year ago. Operating loss was MYR 59,956,000 compared to operating profit of MYR 312,000 a year ago. Loss before taxation was MYR 61,553,000 compared to MYR 270,000 a year ago. Loss for the financial period attributable to owners of the company was MYR 65,544,000 or 1.58 sen per basic and diluted share compared to profit for the financial period attributable to owners of the company of MYR 1,513,000 or 0.04 sen per basic and diluted share a year ago. For the year to date, the company reported revenue of MYR 29,041,000 compared to MYR 46,407,000 a year ago. Operating loss was MYR 56,385,000 compared to operating profit of MYR 32,095,000 a year ago. Loss before taxation was MYR 59,676,000 compared to profit before taxation of MYR 29,792,000 a year ago. Loss attributable to owners of the company was MYR 63,667,000 or 1.62 sen per basic and diluted share compared to profit for the financial period attributable to owners of the company of MYR 27,372,000 or 0.79 sen per basic and diluted share a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was MYR 15,332,000 compared to MYR 50,152,000 a year ago.