Staff Reporters

Gandel Springwest Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 1,200,000 ordinary shares (5.98%)

Namibia’s Minister of the Ministry of Mines and Energy had granted approval for the joint venture agreement entitling WME to earn an 80% equity in the Marinica Uranium Project (EPL 3287),

The placement of 5 million fully paid ordinary shares at $0.20 per share through Delta Capital has been completed with institutions and other professional and sophisticated investors

THE Royal Australian Institute of Architects has presented its top award in Western Australia to architecture firm DesignInc for its design of the Fremantle Mausoleum at Palmyra.

Proposed code: RIA, Issue price: $0.30, Principal activities: oil and gas exploration, Corporate: Ted Jacobson (non-executive chairman), Greg Munyard (managing director), Laurie Brown (non-executive d

Boutique WA law firm Mallon & Co Lawyers has appointed Clarke Drury as a solicitor. Mr Drury previously worked for Hewitt Legal.

A fact sheet containing information about the proposed changes to the excise system as they relate to excise free goods.

Financial Services Institute of Australasia (Finsia) is hosting a seminar on the issue of increasing word-wide oil consumption and its associated problems, July 7 at the Sheraton Hotel.

John Richard Bishop became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 3,085,714 ordinary shares (7.71%)

March Bells Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 6,805,866 ordinary shares (15.4112%) to 15,778,026 ordinary shares (15.3233%)

Placement issue has been finalised and a total of $1,012,000 has been raised.

Reaches Conditional Agreement to Acquire 3 New Businesses - J G Engineering for $4.8M, VRBT Group for $5M and Australian Crusher Repairs for $4.25M

Rio Tinto has appointed Michael Fitzpatrick as independent, non-executive director of Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Ltd.

Well established business with a long and profitable history. Located in a growing South West location. Multiple product lines and repeat clientele. Plant and stock only.

Proposed code: EKM, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: gold exploration, Corporate: Richard Revelins (non-executive chairman), Richard Harris (managing director), Russell Davis (exploration dir

THE Vasse Felix winery in Margaret River was to receive a $2.2 million injection of production equipment by owner Janet Holmes a Court, this week 10 years ago.

The Tax Office has recently released draft Taxation Determination TD 2006/D19.

RJ & JR Fine became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 7,550,000 ordinary shares (13.46%)

Monterrey Investment Management Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 11,515,659 ordinary shares (7.8%)

The State Government has added $2.15million to the campaign to eradicate starlings, one of the world's worst pests.

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.