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Agincourt Resources Ltd managing director Peter Bowler has increased his indirect interest in the company by acquiring 1.3 million shares at a value of $1.5 million.

Import and supplier of industrial work wear to construction, mining, industrial markets and government sectors. Specialist in the industry. Murray Brown: 9481 4422 GMO WA’s Business Broker

Proposed code: MAK, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: base mineral exploration, Corporate: George Savell (chairman), Andrew Drummond (managing director), Ted Ellyard (non-executive director),

Level 1, 248 Hay Street, SUBIACO, WA 6008, Ph: (08) 9381 6922, Fax: (08) 9381 6060

Department of Water & Rivers - Atrium Building Level 6 - fitout alterations: Oaklane Projects - $272,391.90

Wyllie Group today announced an agreement to sell a 50 per cent interest in its St Georges Square office building at 225 St Georges Terrace in Perth's CBD.

iiNet Ltd has announced a $60 million net loss for the 2005-06 financial year, down from the previous period's $10.4 million profit, in what was a difficult year for the company.

Economic growth data released today shows that Western Australia is growing faster than China, at almost 10 times the national economic growth rate which has slumped to a five-year low.

Caracob Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 18,609,767 ordinary shares (8.06%).

Paladin Resources Ltd increased its relevant interest from 2,631,502 ordinary shares (2.19%) to 3,856,672 ordinary shares (3.21%).

Announces that 6,959,809 fully paid ordinary shares will be released from escrow on 24 th August 2006.

Batavia Mining Ltd non-executive director Neil Biddle has increased his indirect interest in the company by acquiring one million shares at a value of $50,000.

Very well-presented large supermarket in fast appreciating suburb south of river. Tremendous growth in turnover and profit assured for dedicated operator.

Proposed code: GRL, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: uranium and base metal exploration, Corporate: David Steinepreis (non-executive chairman), Matthew Sheldrick (CEO), Gregory English (non-e

• Advance Energy Ltd - Lance Camacho has been appointed as company secretary following the resignation of Gordon Sklenka.

ALBANY’S Lignor Pty Ltd has secured a $3.8 million government grant, its second from the federal government, for its Engineered Strand Lumber project.

JPMorgan Chase & CO. and its affiliates ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Merrill Lynch & Co Inc became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 11,724,120 ordinary shares (6.62%).

R C Johnson Pty Ltd decreased its relevant interest from ordinary shares (0.00%) to ordinary shares (0.00%).

Announce that it has reached agreements to place 7,520,000 shares with professional investors, at an issue price of $0.08 per share, to raise $601,600.

IN a continuing of the rationalisation of mining services in Western Australia, Perth-based RSG Global Consulting Pty Ltd has been acquired by ASX-listed Coffey International Ltd in a deal worth almos

Proposed code: NMI, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: mineral exploration, Corporate: Alan Lockett (executive chairman), Nathan McMahon (non-executive director), Ali Susanto (non-executive dir

Quest People Solutions has appointed Greg Preston as an executive search consultant and associate director.

John Shave – chief executive. Board of directors: Cameron Schwab – president.

Kevin John Whitely became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 9,175,987 ordinary shares (19.66%).

Paladin Resources Ltd increased its relevant interest from 3,856,672 ordinary shares (3.21%) to 8,470,068 ordinary shares (7.06%).

A notice declaring that the condition in section 12.8(a) (FATA approval) of Paladin Resources Ltd’s bidder’s statement dated 24 July 2006 has been fulfilled.

PORTMAN Ltd has appointed Joseph Carrabba as chairman and chief executive officer following the resignation of John Brinzo.

Open five days. Growing sales over five years. An owner can run this business with two-part time staff. Excellent figures. Roz Baker: 9471 8163 or 0417 990 441 Fortune Business Marketing

Proposed code: PES, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: coal seem gas producer, Corporate: Robert William Day (non-executive chairman), Steve Beardsall (managing director), Terry Primeau (non-ex

Gary Green has been appointed associate director, corporate lending with GE Commercial Finance.