Staff Reporters

The Australian Institute of Export is holding the national launch of its Export Heroes Awards, August 30 at the Old Swan Brewery.

Antofagasta plc and its related bodies corporate became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 9,975,600 ordinary shares (19.99%).

Consolidated Minerals Ltd & Consolidated Nickel Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 338,345,096 ordinary shares (90.58%) to 342,903,489 ordinary shares (91.80%).

Announce that it has executed agreements with Shell Development (Australia) Proprietary Limited ("Shell") for the purchase of 100% of Nexus’ rights and interests in relation to the gas in the AC/P23 e

WESTERN Australia’s resources industry celebrated a major milestone this week when the Pilbara iron ore industry turned 40.

Proposed code: HAZ, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: mineral exploration, Corporate: Mark McAuliffe (executive chairman), Terence Butler-Blaxell (technical director), Ian Richer (non-executiv

Brett Johnstone has joined Unisys West as Asia Pacific manager service centre director WA.

Fire & Emergency Authority (FESA) Geraldton new regional offices - Crothers Construction Pty Ltd: $1,398,893.00

River Capital Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 9,500,000 ordinary shares (7.25%) to 17,500,000 ordinary shares (10.6%).

Peregrine Corporate Ltd, Farcam Pty Ltd changed its relevant interest from 80,130,661 ordinary shares (9.90%) to 93,913,326 ordinary shares (8.33%).

SPECULATION is rife that Coles Myer Ltd could be subject to a takeover bid within days.

Turnover $ 900,000 plus and expanding. Exceptionally profitable. Very low overheads/ wages and huge room for growth.

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

Michael Day has been appointed to the position of senior vice-president and managing director of SNC-Lavalin Australia Pty Ltd.

AUSTRALIA’S corporate leaders are very different from their US counterparts according to a study into the personality traits of successful Australian CEOs by global CEO membership organisation, The Ex

Energy World International Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

CaptiveVision Capital Ltd increased its relevant interest from 83,809,652 ordinary shares (80.2%) to 94,475,174 ordinary shares (90.4%).

Advises that 281,579 Ordinary fully paid shares will be released from escrow on 3 September 2006.

CAPE Lambert Iron Ore Ltd has appointed Joe Ariti to the position of general manager, projects.

Established is 1982 and has increased the number and type of cranes to suit the expanding residential and commercial developments in Mandurah.

Proposed code: GNE, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: VoIP technology, Corporate: Warren Beckwith (chairman & company secretary), Jolyon Sinclair (executive director), John Woods (non-executiv

Preparation of a district structure plan for Cockburn Coast - Taylor Burrell Barnet: $91,784.00

RAB Energy Fund Ltd Cayman Islands Registered Company became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 32,009,400 ordinary shares (11.9%).

Melrose G.J.H. & O.M. Pty Ltd as trustee for the Scitech Trust changed its relevant interest from 23,753,125 ordinary shares (39.4%) to 26,257,730 ordinary shares (25.8%)

Annual General Meeting will be held at The Chifley on the Terrace Hotel, The Terrace Room, 185 St Georges Terrace, Perth, at 10:30am on Wednesday, 13 September 2006.

AUSTRADE is calling for businesses to take advantage of the growing trade ties with China and participate in the upcoming ‘Celebrate Australia’ expo in Shanghai.

Proposed code: IDM, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: mineral exploration, Corporate: Jeremy Shervington (non-executive chairman), Michael Brickell (deputy chairman), Philip Garratt (executive

The University of Notre Dame has appointed Professor Geoff Kiel as senior deputy vice-chancellor and dean of the School of Business.

Hendy Cowan – chairman, Keith Cooke – vice-treasurer, Gerard Gannon – director, HJ Abdallah Magar – director, Tony Di Francesco – director, Dr Lianne Cretney-Barnes – director, Val Raubenheimer – dire

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

Metage Capital Ltd changed its relevant interest from 4,350,000 ordinary shares (6.67%) to 4,350,000 ordinary shares (6.91%).

Advise that 11,057,502 Ordinary Shares are to be released from escrow on 26 August 2006.