Staff Reporters

MINING giant Rio Tinto has recorded a half-year profit of $US3.75 billion, 80 per cent higher than the corresponding period in 2005.

Under management with five years’ steady figures, EBIT and annual expansion. Very modern IT systems and support mechanisms. Average turnover $2,806,000.

•AFT Corporation Ltd - Scott Perkins has been appointed as a director. Alkane Exploration NL - Henry Kennedy has resigned as non-executive director.

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Z Nominees Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 19,750,780 ordinary shares (18.60%).

CBH Resources Ltd increased its relevant interest from 13,510,735 ordinary shares (39.8%) to 13,910,615 ordinary shares (41.0%).

Announce that 16,351,500 Ordinary Shares fully paid will be released from escrow August 6, 2006.

A General Meeting will be held at Brentnalls NSW, Accountants, 65 York Street, Sydney, on 30 August at 10.00am.

FORMER Hartley analyst David Franklyn is not one to blow his own trumpet or seek fanfare.

LEASES can be complex and difficult to understand, according to the Small Business Development Corporation, but they are legally binding contracts vital for a business’s premises.

WEST Perth-based oil and gas explorer, Elk Petroleum Ltd, has appointed a new president and vice-president of operations to its Wyoming office.

Steve Vamos, managing director of Microsoft Australia, to speak at an Australian Information Industry Association seminar about the ICT industry, August 21 at Fraser’s Restaurant.

Scarborough Minerals plc ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Mineral Securities Ltd increased its relevant interest from 22,471,893 ordinary shares (6.64%) to 52,471,893 ordinary shares (15.55%).

McNeil Nominees Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 10,813,831 ordinary shares (6.19%) to 12,988,813 ordinary shares (7.44%).

Capital Trust Holdings AG decreased its relevant interest from 85,000,000 ordinary shares (18.83%) to 79,394,329 ordinary shares (16.87%).

Has concluded a contract acquiring 50% of West Australian sterile barrier & packaging products manufacturer, Ampack Medical Pty Ltd (Ampack).

PERTH house prices have risen by 36.6 per cent since the June 2005 quarter, making it the second most expensive city behind Sydney in terms of house prices.

Exclusive north of river, coastal territory covering four suburbs. Nets $150+ with growth potential. Secure business with excellent RoI.

Proposed code: GEM, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: diamond exploration, Corporate: Monty House (chairman); Les Field (technical director); Anthony Short (non-executive director); Peter Hwan

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KLHMA Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 16,933,333 ordinary shares (11.004%).

Consolidated Minerals Ltd & Consolidated Nickel Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 329,207,454 ordinary shares (88.13%) to 333,905,985 ordinary shares (89.39%).

CBH Resources Ltd advises that, in the absence of a higher bid by a third party, CBH will not increase the Consideration of 3.5 CBH Shares for each Triako Share.The Directors of Triako have unanimousl

Announce it has reached agreement to place 25,000,000 ordinary fully paid shares at an issue price of 5.25 cents per share as an excluded offer.

Chrome Corporation Ltd non-executive director Andrew Waller has increased his indirect interest in the company by acquiring 78.5 million shares at a value of $402,000.

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

Professor Peter Newman has joined Parsons Brinckerhoff as a consultant to provide strategic advice on land use and transport planning.

Department of Housing and Works - Kimberley regional office & laboratories – construction: Norbuilt Pty Ltd - $3,371,063.00

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Pivot Group Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 49,000,000 ordinary shares (22.74%) to 52,000,000 ordinary shares (23.77%).

Bydand Capital Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 5,420,998 ordinary shares (12.6%) to 6,440,998 ordinary shares (15.0%).