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ASX code: SHE, Issue price: $0.20, First days close: $0.25, Principal activities: tin nickel and base metals exploration, Corporate: Tony Rengel (non-executive chairman), Todd Hibberd (managing direc

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Alster Pty Ltd , Michael Van Rens Financial Services Pty Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Eskdale Petroleum Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 59,033,229 ordinary shares (29.52%) to 59,536,621 ordinary shares (34.77%).

Announced that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire Subsea Developments Australia.

The change of name of Bluestone Tin Limited (“BTX”) to Metals X Limited (“MLX”) was registered at ASIC on 2 January 2007 and is now effective as the new name of the merged company.

11,000,000 share placement has closed oversubscribed

Annual General Meeting will be held at Boardroom, Level 3, 46 Ord Street, West Perth, 14 February 2006 at 10.00am.

AIM-LISTED Davos Resources Plc last week agreed to pay more than $71 million for the key assets of failed group Croesus Mining NL, whose remnants are also subject to a recapitalisation offer from comp

WITH last year's Beaconsfield mine disaster a reminder of the potential perils of the industry, Coolgardie is preparing to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its own tale of heroism.

YEARS ago, I asked the top marketing mind in the country, Regis McKenna, (the marketing genius behind Intel, Genentech, and Apple Computer) what the most fundamental key to effective marketing was.

Westcare Incorporated has appointed John McFee as manager of its safety, box, packaging and foodpak divisions based at Bassendean.

Martin Green, federation fellow and scientia professor at University of New South Wales to speak at the World Renewable Energy Congress, organised by Murdoch University's Environmental Technology Cent

Hunter Hall Investment Management Ltd, Hunter Hall International Ltd, Hampshire Assets & Services Pty Ltd, Peter Hall became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 2,147,769 ordinary sh

Macquarie Bank Ltd changed its relevant interest from 13,400,000 ordinary shares (8.97%) to 13,400,000 ordinary shares (7.86%).

Advises that on 5 January 2007, 350,000 ordinary fully paid shares will be released from escrow.

Announced the completion of the sale of certain non-strategic Australian exploration assets to Kagara Zinc Ltd for a total cash consideration of A$25 million (US$19 million).

Extraordinary General Meeting will be held at the Company's office at the Second Floor, 231 Ad elaide Terrace, Perth, at 10 am on Wednesday 17th January 2007

General Meeting will be held at The Emerald Hotel, 24 Mount Street, Perth, on Wednesday, 31 January 2007 commencing at 9.00 am

CONSTRUCTION and property development company, Doric, has formed a long-term alliance with management consultancy firm, Projenco, in a bid to increase Doric's revenue by $50 million a year.

ASX code: APB, Issue price: $0.25, First days close: $0.265, Principal activities: pearling, Corporate: Andrew Forrest (chairman), Andrew M R Hewitt (CEO), Jeffery A S Mews (director), Christopher J

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The Western Australian Trade Enquiry Service is operated by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCI) with the support of the WA Government's Department of I

Thorney Holdings Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 6,577,449 ordinary shares (6.08%) to 12,573,151 ordinary shares (8.83%).

Advise that on 20 January 2007, 39,937,500 fully paid shares will be released from escrow.

Has entered into an agreement with Straits Resources Limited to sell its stockpiled copper oxide ore from the Company's West Whundo Copper Project.

Announces that it has raised £8.3 million (US$16.25 million).

General Meeting will be held at Level 20, 77 St Georges Terrace, Perth, on January 18 at 4.00pm.

ALINTA chief executive Bob Browning and chairman John Poynton last week yielded to public criticism of their involvement in a proposed management buyout of the energy utility by resigning from their r

This manufacturing business is involved in the processing and packaging of a variety of vegetables for the retail market. The business has been in operation since 1993.

Marcus Gracey has been appointed as ipernica's chief operating officer, having joined the company in July 2006 as corporate counsel.

The Association for the Blind WA is a not-for-profit organisation and is the principal provider of services to Western Australians who are blind or vision impaired, as well as the official provider of