Staff Reporters

A new complication in the long-running Mt Gibson Iron Ltd bid for Aztec Resources Ltd has emerged with the target revealing it is in senstive negotiations with another party which could result in a defeating condition in the takeover being triggered.

Argonaut Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 3,375,000 ordinary shares (11.25%).

BL & VRB Williams increased its relevant interest from 8,000,000 ordinary shares (5.4%) to 10,000,000 ordinary shares (6.8%).

Has received all regulatory approvals for its takeover of OAMPS

Has reached agreement of the private placement of up to 40 million shares and 1 for 2 attaching 80 cent options at a subscription price of 50 cents raising $20 million before costs

Annual General Meeting will be held at Freemasons Hall, 181 Roberts Road, Subiaco, Western Australia 6008, at 9.30am, 3 November 2006.

General Meeting will be held at 129 Edward Street Perth WA on Monday, 6 November 2006 at 11.00

John Ballantyne has been appointed operations manager, Australia for IGL Oil and Gas Consultants Pty Ltd.

MOTEK promises to make its customers “heroes”. Advanced Circuits guarantees the “quick turnaround” of custom printed circuit boards. Rackspace promises to deliver “fanatical support”.

Proposed code: XRF, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: manufacturers and markets instrumentation for the scientific and analytical industries, specialised chemicals for x-ray and other analysis

14 View Street, NORTH PERTH, WA 6006; PO Box 317, NORTH PERTH, WA 6906; Ph: (08) 9328 8477, Fax: (08) 9328 8733

This fact sheet provides information about excise licensing.http://ato.gov.au/content/downloads/NAT_15389_05_2006_74062.pdfPublished: October 9 2006

Eastman Kodak Company ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Hyflash Holdings Pty Ltd, increased its relevant interest from 10,580,569 ordinary shares (8.91%) to 12,426,476 ordinary shares (10.47%).

Dundee Corporation decreased its relevant interest from 43,976,265 ordinary shares (12.24%) to 42,690,265 ordinary shares (9.83%).

Lanfranchi JV (Sally Malay 75% & operator, Brilliant Mining 25%) has approved development of the Winner high grade orebody

Annual General Meeting will at 3.30pm at The Holiday Inn City Centre Perth, 788 Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia on 29 November 2006

Annual General Meeting will be held at The Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street, West Perth, Western Australia on 9 November 2006 at 10.00am

Annual General Meeting will be held at the Parmelia Hilton Hotel, Mill Street, Perth, Western Australia on Wednesday 1 November 2006 at 2pm

IF the Australian desert appeals and you would prefer a moving option, then Global Gypsies has the perfect camping tour.

Proposed code: NTU, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: uranium exploration, Corporate: Kevin Schultz (executive chairman), Adrian Griffin (non-executive director), Robert Hair (non-executive di

Graham Morrow has joined WA law firm Downings Legal as a solicitor in the firm’s professional indemnity and commercial litigation practices.

Aquila Centre, Level 3, 1 Preston Street, COMO, WA 6152; Ph: (08) 9474 0000, Fax: (08) 9474 0099

The Property Council of Australia is hosting a breakfast forum focusing on ‘the ideal retail tenancy mix in a booming market’, October 25 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.The forum will investigate the late

Matthews Capital Partners became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 20,877,569 ordinary shares (5.38%).

Wesfarmers Ltd increased its relevant interest from 45,152,335 ordinary shares (30.48%) to 47,772,428 ordinary shares (32.25%).

Announced the placement of up to 6.2 million shares at an issue price of $0.22 per share to raise up to $1,364,000

Has received an order from international provider of integrated communications solutions, Motorola Technology valued at approximately AU$550,000

Annual General Meeting will be held at Level 1,63-69 Abernethy Road, Belmont, Western Australia at 10am WST on Monday, 20 November 2006.

Annual General Meeting will be held at the Emerald Hotel, 24 Mount Street, Perth at 9.30am on 10 November 2006

Dr John Hewson has been appointed chairman of Natural Fuel Ltd.

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