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AJA Investments Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 3,446,312 ordinary shares (5.704%).

Monterrey Investment Management Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 11,636,705 ordinary shares (5.8%).

Anglo Pacific Group plc increased its relevant interest from 5,423,814 ordinary shares (16.95%) to 5,801,814 ordinary shares (18.13%).

Advise that 7,353,915 Ordinary Fully Paid shares will be released from escrow on 20 December 2006.

WOODSIDE Petroleum Ltd last week announced its board’s approval of up to $1.4 billion in funding commitments, to be used to develop the Pluto liquefied natural gas project, having also reached a “sati

IN a bid to accelerate the international expansion of its subsidiary, Vmoto, Subiaco-based Optima Corporation Ltd is positioning itself to acquire its Chinese-based distribution partner.

Demetrius Hassiotis, formerly a principal in the audit division of Ernst & Young in Perth, has started a new audit, risk management and accounting practice called Credsure Pty Ltd.

Mt Barker College - forward earthworks - Wauters Enterprises: $1 million

Westpac Banking Corporation increased its relevant interest from 28,071,447 ordinary shares (8.81%) to 31,471,337 ordinary shares (9.88%).

Blueknight Corporation Pty Ltd changed its relevant interest from 67,375,001 ordinary shares (11.88%) to 67,375,001 ordinary shares (8.39%).

Advise that it has today formalized arrangements to raise up to $1,070,000 by way of an issue of up to 38,250,000 fully paid shares at an issue price of 2.8 cents per share.

Kimberley Diamond Company NL directors Karl Simich and Miles Kennedy have increased their indirect interest in the company by each acquiring 500,000 shares at a value of $402,500.

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Maitland Trustees Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 46,000,000 ordinary shares (6.18%).

Macquarie Bank Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 32,955,008 ordinary shares (26.85%).

Wallbay Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 1,094,180 ordinary shares (5.39%) to 1,190,051 ordinary shares (5.86%).

Advise that 2,476,192 ordinary fully paid shares will be released from escrow on 20 December 2006.

General Meeting will be held at 98 Colin Street, West Perth, at 10.00 am on 5th January, 2007.

WESTERN Australia’s owner-occupier market remains has slowed substantially in the past two months with the number of housing finance commitments dropping again in October, though the dollar value rose

Neil Roberts has joined Midwest Corporation Ltd as general manager government and public affairs. Mr Roberts was formerly special advisor to the premier and the minister for resources.

Provision of Nortel equipment and maintenance - 3D Netwoks: $480,000

Mount Gibson Iron Ltd increased its relevant interest from 671,304,094 ordinary shares (59.34%) to 712,137,735 ordinary shares (62.89%).

Fatty Holdings Pty Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 67,143,261 ordinary shares (19.99%) to 30,000,000 ordinary shares (8.93%).

Name change agreed to at AGM to Discovery Metal Ltd

ILUKA Resources Ltd has appointed David McMahon to the position of chief financial officer, effective January 29 2007, following the implementation of a new organisational structure at the company.

185 powered sites, seven hectares (17.5 acres), 4x2 home, nine chalets, on the beach, room to improve, new 21-year shire ground lease (lessee owns development, rent only $30,000pa).

PearlStreet Ltd has appointed Peter Coldwell (far left) as branch manager of the company’s newly opened regional headquarters in Bunbury.

The Australian Journal of Mining is holding its 10th annual Global Iron Ore & Steel Forecast Conference, February 28 to March 1 at Burswood Entertainment Complex.

SG Hiscock & Co Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.