Edited announcement

A state government study into carbon dioxide geosequestration has identified Harvey Ridge, south of Lake Clifton, as having the best potential for a future site within 50km of the Collie coalfields, Resources Minister Francis Logan has announced.

Perth-based Mineral Sands Ltd will apply to increase its Eucla Basin project area by over 600 sqkm, after announcing it would relinquish its exploration licences over the 1,500 sqkm Yaringa project in the Gascoyne.

Como-based mineral exploration company GME Resources Ltd will raise up to $11 million through a non underwritten issue, the company has announced.

Como-based construction company Forge Group Ltd subsidiary Cimeco Pty Ltd has been awarded contracts worth up to $11 million for the City of Bunbury Library and bridge to Garden Island.

Fortescue Metals Group subsidiary The Pilbara Infrastructure Pty Ltd and Perth-based exploration company BC Iron Ltd have signed a memorandum of understanding for the provision of bulk commodity transport service for its Nullagine Iron Ore Project.

A subsidiary of formerly Perth-based essential services advisers Imagine Un Ltd, Imagine Essential Services Ltd, will face legal proceedings issued by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for alleged contraventions of the Trade Practices Act

Nedlands-based information and technology company ISS Group Ltd has received an order worth $300,000 from oil producer Saudi Aramco, with its BabelFish software to be rolled out across 380 of the company's wells.

Scrap metal group CMA Corporation Ltd has completed its $40 million acquisition of Victoria-based Southern Rocycling, after winning shareholer approval and raising $37 million in an entitlement issue.

West Perth-based minerals explorer Avoca Resources Ltd will sell its South Australian iron oxide copper-gold project to Victoria-based Rex Minerals Ltd for a scrip issue, the company has announced.

Education Minister Mark McGowans has announced details of a plan to encourage retired teachers to return to the classroom, giving them the option to funnel 100 per cent of earnings into superannuation.

Perth headquartered oil and gas producer Amadeus Energy Ltd has appointed Australia's former Ambassador to the United States, Andrew Peacock, as company chairman.

West Perth-based nickel and gold explorer Australian Mines Ltd has exercised an option to purchase a nickel project south of Leinster from BHP Billiton, paying $500,000 to do so.

Nedlands-based mobile phone company Commoditel Ltd and will move to fully acquire NSW-based telecommunications company Sonnet Corporation Ltd, after achieving a relevant interest in the company of over 90 per cent.

Perth-based MIS TFS Corporation Ltd will raise $20.3 million to fund the expansion of its sandalwood plantations both in the Ord River Irrigation Area and other locations in north-west Western Australia and in the Northern Territory.

Subiaco-based diamond explorer Elkedra Diamonds NL will be acquired by Toronto Stock Exchange-listed Vaaldiam Resources Ltd for about $55 million in scrip, enabling the Canadian to expand its presence in South America.

Department of Local Government and Regional Development director general Cheryl Gwilliam has been appointed director general of the Department of the Attorney General, to take up her position on August 4.

Subiaco-based Arafura Pearls Holdings Ltd will manage the Beagle Bay pearling operations of North Fremantle-based Arrow Pearl Co Pty Ltd after signing a joint venture agreement with the company.

The state Cabinet has approved two options for expanded container facilities at Fremantle Ports Outer Harbour, and has passed them on for planning and environmental approval, Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan has announced.

Perth-based engineering company GRD Minproc Ltd has been awarded the engineering, procurement and construction management contract for West Perth-based Platinum Australia Ltd's Smokey Hills platinum project.

Subaico-based Salinas Energy Ltd has acquired a 50 per cent interest and operatorship of the Paris Valley oil field in the Salinas Basin, located in California's Monterey County, the company has announced.

West Perth-based gold and base metals explorer Shield Mining Ltd announced today it has been granted a new exploration permit in Mauritania.

West Perth-based gold explorer Adamus Resources Ltd has raised $7.7 million through a placement to fund the development of its flagship Ghanan gold project, the company has announced.

WA-based stockbroking firm Euroz Ltd has announced a net profit after tax of $21.9 million, up 30.3 per cent on the same time last year.

Perth-based financial services group Home Building Society Ltd has been awarded a BBB long-term credit rating by Standard & Poor's, with the ratings agency approving of its strong asset quality and good risk management.

Travellers Choice Ltd director Trish Ridsdale and Pilbara Iron training manager Mark Simpson have been appointed to the board of Tourism Western Australia, Tourism Minister Sheila McHale has announced.

The chief executive of Futuris Corporation Ltd, Leslie Wozniczka, has resigned from the board of Westralia Property Management - the responsible entity for the Westralia Property Trust - being replaced by Futuris chief financial officer Peter Zachert.

Perth-based metals explorer View Resources Ltd has announced plans to raise $30 million through placements and a retail offer, funding further development of its Bronzewing gold and Carnilya Hill nickel projects.

Subiaco-based tungsten and molybdenum explorer Vital Metals Ltd has raised $6.6 million through a placement to partially fund a feasibility study of its Watershed project, the company has announced.

The UK subsidiary of Perth-based Cash Converters International Ltd has acquired five Leeds stores for around $3.8 million, which the company says will boost its CC UK on-line auction site.

Como-based property developer Port Bouvard Ltd has acquired three adjacent sites in Gidgegannup for between $81-90 million, which will produce over 2,200 lots, the company announced today.

Subiaco-based Yilgarn Mining Ltd has appointed BHP Billiton Iron Ore's Wayne Richards as its managing director, as part of a company plan to expand its iron ore focus.

West Perth-based mineral explorer Equinox Minerals Ltd has signed a contract worth $53 million with UK-based Standard Chartered Bank to provide contingency funding for its Lumwana project.