TOR Minerals International Inc. announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company's net sales were $10,696,000 against $9,572,000 a year ago. Operating loss was $109,000 against profit of $446,000 a year ago. Loss before income tax was $170,000 against profit of $319,000 a year ago. Net loss was $132,000 against profit of $244,000 a year ago. Basic and diluted loss per common share was $0.04 against earnings per share of $0.08 a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was $1,310,000 against $1,897,000 a year ago. Additions to property, plant and equipment was $895,000 against $228,000 a year ago. Total debt was $3.7 million and was down $363,000 from the end of last year.

The company expect capital spending during 2017 to be approximately $2.5 million to $3 million, which is slightly higher than its normal.