Merlin Diamonds Limited reported consolidated earnings results for the half year ended December 31, 2017. For the period, the company reported revenue of AUD 553,360 against AUD 431,884 a year ago. Loss from continuing operations was AUD 9,184,151 against AUD 15,692,141 a year ago. Loss attributable to members of the company was AUD 9,184,151 or 0.53 cents per basic and diluted share against AUD 15,692,141 or 2.84 cents per basic and diluted share a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was AUD 1,561,012 against AUD 1,914,729 a year ago. Payments for acquisition of plant and equipment were AUD 1,380,387 against AUD 174,799 a year ago. Payments for development expenditure were AUD 1,503,292 against AUD 2,830,369 a year ago.