The Australian steelmaker Bluescope Steel posted a net loss of AUD12 million in the first half of fiscal year 2012/13 ended on December 31st, in comparison of a net loss of AUD530 million in the same period of a year ago.

In the first half of fiscal year 2012/13, the company realized sales revenues of AUD3.7 billion, falling by 17% year on year.

In the given period of time, Bluescope Steel produced 2.15 million tons of crude steel, decreasing by 19% in comparison of the figures in the same period of a year ago.