Staff Reporters

Perth-based engineering and development company GRD Ltd's subsidiary GRD Minproc has been issued a $10.9 million performance bond with a landmark tenor of six years by the Export Finance and Insurance Corporation.

Polymetals Mining Services P/L ceased to be a substantial shareholder

Southpoint Master Fund, LP became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 12,500,000 ordinary shares (7.15%)

Alchemia Ltd increased its relevant interest from 86,575,999 ordinary shares (68.81%) to 96,998,517 ordinary shares (77.10%)

Has completed a $1.5 million share placement to a number of sophisticated investors.

Proposed Acquisition of Falconbridge’s Nikkelverk Refinery by LionOre for US$650 million

MULTIPLEX patriarch John Roberts died last week aged 73 after battling a long illness, leaving behind a company undertaking some ambitious construction projects the world over.

EMIRATES has its Dubai Summer Surprises packages on again, starting from just $US43.

ASX code: EDE, Issue price: $0.18, First days close: $0.175, Principal activities: alternate energy exploration, Corporate: Gregory Howard Solomon (executive chairman), Gregory Joseph Egan (executive

Due to its acquisition of Global Settlements, commercial legal services and property settlements firm, Irdi Group, has recruited Evelyn Craig and Sharon Tulp to its Irdi Settlements business.

This measure will improve the alignment of eligibility thresholds for small business concessions and increase access to the simplified system (STS and small business capital gains tax concessions.

The Australian Information Industry Association is presenting a unique forum on the WA Government’s ICT strategic initiatives and procurement plans, June 21 at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre.

Paradice Investment Management Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 4,630,258 ordinary shares (8.10%)

Cambrian Mining Plc increased its relevant interest from 93,819,599 ordinary shares (71.46%) to 96,431,451 ordinary shares (73.45%)

Consolidated Minerals Ltd increased its relevant interest from 149,465,460 ordinary shares (40.01%) to 163,790,170 ordinary shares (43.85%)

Has signed a strategic alliance with Uranerz Energy Corporation, a uranium exploration and mining company listed on the NASD OTC Bulletin Board in the USA.

A General Meeting is to be held at the Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street, West Perth, Western Australia on 10 July 2006 at 11.00 a.m

THE Note was surprised to read this week that “Perth” is Australia’s most sought after online address after the domain regulator in Australia recently relaxed the restriction on using geographical nam

ALFRED Cove-based Gavin Construction is a second-generation family business focused on the commercial and industrial building sector.

Proposed code: GGG, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: gold explorer, Corporate: Simon Cato (chairman), Jeremy Whybrow (executive director), Miles Guy (non-executive director), Bruce Acutt (com

WORK was due to start on the $8.7 million upgrade of Western Australia’s regional airports, planned by the state and federal governments, this week 10 years ago.

This general overview information about fuel tax credit is for potential new fuel tax credit clients. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/75150.htm Published: Jun 5 2006

JPMorgan Chase & Co. ceased to be a substantial shareholder

RAB Special Situations Special Fund became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of ordinary shares (0.00%)

AMP Ltd increased its relevant interest from 37,178,346 ordinary shares (7.20%) to 42,442,366 ordinary shares (8.21%)

Extension of Kingsgate’s unconditional offer to 16 June 2006

Finbar lead joint venture has entered into an option to purchase 59 Albany Highway, Victoria Park for $12,500,000.

Has completed the second and final stage of the excluded placement of 5 million shares at $1.15 per share to raise $5,750,000 .The excluded placement is to the Macquarie Bank and overseas investors.

SOFITEL Marara Bora will reopen on June 8 following a $US15 million renovation that included 13 new over-water bungalows, a new spa and horizon pool, a new bar for the beach and pool area and an ultra

EVERY personal computer in your office has information on its hard drive that could be damaging if it falls into the wrong hands.

Proposed code: GLA, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: nickel, gold and uranium explorer, Corporate: John Palermo (director), Mark O’ Malley (director), John Hills (director), Douglas Cunningha

WA chapter councillors: Wayne Osborn, Rodger McArthur, Denis Horgan, Richard Goyder, Dr David Smith, Adrian Fini, Peter Laurance AO, Dr Michael Stanford, Russell Gibbs, Lloyd Smith.