Staff Reporters

The American Chamber of Commerce and Testing & Commissioning Services Australia (TACS) are jointly hosting a luncheon with guest speaker Doug Aberle, managing director of Western Power, September 27 a

Bernado Redel became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 7,800,000 ordinary shares (7.93%).

Persistency increased its relevant interest from 17,371,156 ordinary shares (9.04%) to 23,067,179 ordinary shares (12.0%).

RAB Energy Fund Ltd changed its relevant interest from 60,000,000 ordinary shares (10.3%) to 60,000,000 ordinary shares (8.97%).

A General Meeting will be held at 62 Colin Street, West Perth, on 29 September 2006, at 11:30am.

Coffey International Ltd director Roger Olds has increased his direct interest in the company by acquiring 100,000 shares at a value of $320,000.

ASX code: NMI, Issue price: $0.20, First days close: $0.195, Principal activities: mineral exploration, Corporate: Alan Lockett (executive chairman), Nathan McMahon (non-executive director), Ali Susan

Proposed code: WTN, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: exploration and development of uranium, Corporate: Jeremy David Shervington (non-executive chairman), Mark Christian Hansen (executive dir

General interest charge (GIC) rates announced for the current financial year. Revised on September 7 2006 to include rates for the second quarter of the 2006_07 income year.

POSCO Australia Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 11,638,542 ordinary shares (6.03%).

Paladin Resources Ltd increased its relevant interest from 114,618,973 ordinary shares (95.52%) to 116,445,717 ordinary shares (97.04%).

Announce a capital raising that will raise a minimum of $1.3 million. The capital raising will be completed in two parts.

Astounding retail success in mid-sized centre with two major retail outlets as draw cards. The business also operates a very successful retail banking section.

Proposed code: BLK, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: gold exploration, Corporate: Bryan Dixon (managing director), Brett Smith (non-executive director), Stephen Brockhurst (non-executive dire

Geoff Cox has joined Nexus Risk Services as senior account executive, having previously worked for major local and international broking firms.

Supply two four-wheel drive, two-wheel steer, loader/backhoes: McIntosh & Son - $269,280.00

GRD Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Wesfarmers Ltd increased its relevant interest from 20,344,855 ordinary shares (13.74%) to 21,395,524 ordinary shares (14.81%).

RAB Special Situations (Master) Fund Ltd changed its relevant interest from 8,000,000 ordinary shares (12.2%) to 8,000,000 ordinary shares (10.3%).

Kimberley Diamond Company NL has awarded a new 4-year mining contract with a total value of approximately $120 million to Macmahon Holdings Limited for the Ellendale Diamond Project

UNISYS West has appointed Brian Lee as WA public sector partner.

This business specialises in applications of biological wastewater treatment and water recycling systems. Business has a strong base within the mining industry.

Proposed code: THR, Issue price: $0.20 per CDI, Principal activities: mineral exploration and development, Corporate: John W Barr (executive chairman), John Young (CEO), Mark Smyth (non-executive dire

List of members and the organisations they represent, on the Advice Working Group, a sub-committee of the national ATO Tax Practitioner Forum (ATPF) as at August 28 2006.

Merrill Lynch & Co Inc became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 27,015,000 ordinary shares (6.27%).

Paladin Resources Ltd increased its relevant interest from 12,690,603 ordinary shares (10.58%) to 113,127,532 ordinary shares (94.27%).

A General Meeting will be held at The New Esplanade Hotel, 18 The Esplanade, Perth WA 6000 at 10.30 am (WST) on Friday, 6th October 2006

The Illuminated Boat Procession Date: October 2-8 2006 Venue: Mekong River, Mueang District, Nakhon Phanom This festival was originally aimed at paying respect to the Lord Buddha, and the competition

Proposed code: OVR, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: nickel copper exploration, Corporate: Michael Haynes (chairman), Hugh Bresser (managing director), Matthew Wood (director), Timothy Flavel

Following its acquisition of NM Rothschild & Sons, Investec Bank (Australia) Ltd has made several appointments around Australia including John Fitzgerald and Jason Brewer to the Perth office.

Electrical - floor distribution board upgrade - Department of Housing & Works head office: Group Power Services - $106,902.70

Tanami Gold NL ceased to be a substantial shareholder.