Staff Reporters

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.

EDUCATION and Training Minister Ljiljanna Ravlich has appointed David Wood as the new permanent head of the Curriculum Council.

Chain of profitable jewellery stores in prime locations. Owner retiring. Roz Baker: 9471 8163 or 0417 990 441 Fortune Business Marketing

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

DHW security refurbishment – Oaklane Projects: $231,745.80

Queensland Marketing Management Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 85,972,980 ordinary shares (7.62%).

Paladin Resources Ltd increased its relevant interest from 1,426,744 ordinary shares (1.19%) to 2,631,502 ordinary shares (2.19%).

A General Meeting will be held at The Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street, West Perth, on Friday 15 September 2006 at 11.30am.

GOLDEN West Resources Ltd gained 63 cents per share, or 40 per cent, to hit $2.20 each earlier this week after the completion of a $7.5 million capital raising.

Proposed code: SHX, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: gold and base metals exploration, Corporate: David G Netherway (CEO), Alexander Burns (non-executive chairman), Robert Cornelius (non-exec

Darren Jackson has joined Blake Dawson Waldron as special counsel in the firm’s corporate group.

ASGRIC/AUSAID English and rehab assistance training, accommodation and transport reimbursement - Curtin University of Technology: $336,322.18

JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates increased its relevant interest from 9,831,375 ordinary shares (5.09%) to 12,050,000 ordinary shares (6.24%).