Staff Reporters

In the matter Westgold Resources NL v St Barbara Mines and Ors, the matter has been listed for trial in the Supreme Court of Western Australia from 6 to 17 November 2006 inclusive.

Annual General Meeting will be held at the Parmelia Hilton, 14 Mill Street, Perth, on Friday 26 May 2006 at 10.00am.

Under staff management and netting $480,000. Servicing huge companies with exciting products. Impressive growth pattern and client spread with expansion program in place.

Proposed code: BUR, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: oil and gas exploration, Corporate: John McAlwey (non-executive chairman), Andrew Kugler, Jr (non-executive director), Michael Sandy (exec

Supply And Install Air Conditioning System – Challenger TAFE, Project Air Conditioning $139,641.00

The American Chamber of Commerce (Amcham) is hosting a breakfast event with guest speaker vice admiral Jonathan W Greenert, May 18 at the Sheraton Hotel.

Business confidence in the mining sector has lifted to keep Western Australia at the forefront of industry sentiment around the nation, according to a recent survey of business conditions.

Matthew Michael Koder became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 6,250,000 ordinary shares (10.93%)

Alchemia Ltd increased its relevant interest from 31,930,084 ordinary shares (25.38%) to 35,770,026 ordinary shares (28.43%)

Dundee Corporation and its affiliates decreased its relevant interest from 52,209,793 ordinary shares (11.75%) to 45,849,545 ordinary shares (10.32%)

Annual General Meeting will be held at the Conference Room, Level 8, Exchange Plaza, 2 The Esplanade, Perth, on 29 May 2006 commencing at 11.00am

Has successfully completed a placement of 40 million shares at an issue price of 10 cents.

ASX code: ICV, Issue price: NA, First days close: NA, Principal activities: biotechnology, Corporate: Dr Tracy Mynott (director), Samuel Willis (director), David McAuliffe (director), Dr Patrizia Wash

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

CEO of the Nedlands Council, David Price, has been appointed as the executive director of the Law Society of WA.

A NEW research report into the issues faced by small business owners applying for bank loans has found evidence of a surprisingly high rate of rejection of applications for finance.

1st Floor, 216 Stirling Highway, CLAREMONT, WA 6010 PO Box 1135, NEDLANDS, WA 6909 Ph: (08) 9286 5300, Fax: (08) 9286 5399

Nicholas Theodore James Paspaley ceased to be a substantial shareholder

Mathews Capital Partners - Sabre Fund increased its relevant interest from 8,782,346 ordinary shares (5.72%) to 13,541,153 ordinary shares (7.31%)

Sandvik AB increased its relevant interest from 12,224,763 ordinary shares (13.14%) to 13,373,147 ordinary shares (14.37%)

Advise that 475,084 shares are to be released from escrow on 16 May 2006.

General Meeting will be held in the Board Room, Axis Financial Group (Australia) Limited, Level 24, Royal Exchange Building, 56 Pitt Street, Sydney at 10.00am Sydney time on 5 June 2006.

Licensed, modern, 200 seats prime location within cinema complex. T/Over $20k per week and increasing. Quality plant & long lease. Joe Fanchi: 9443 7171 Schultz Partners

Proposed code: PGM, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: platinum group metals exploration, Corporate: Robert W Mosig (executive chairman & company secretary), Greg J Wheeler (non-executive direc

Project Manager Urban Securities Project - Stage 2 Works, Australia Railway Consultancy Services $220,000.00

Roger O'Dwyer, acting CEO of the Agriculture Protection Board, has been appointed as the Department of Agriculture and Food's executive director industry and rural services.

Get your blundstones on and pack your Akubra because the Argyle Diamonds Kimberley Muster is back on in Kununurra until May 21 and organisers expect around 3,500 people to head north during the region

Rockdale Capital Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 19,000,000 ordinary shares (5.5%)

HMC Investor LLC increased its relevant interest from 23,947,530 ordinary shares (10.68%) to 26,289,157 ordinary shares (11.73%)

Credit Suisse Holdings (Australia) Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 38,753,583 ordinary shares (8.96%) to 30,534,977 ordinary shares (7.06%)

Annual General Meeting will be held at the Hilton Sydney, Level 2, Room 2, 488 George Street, Sydney, on Tuesday, 30 May 2006 at 11:00am.

Has formalised arrangements with stockbrokers to raise $1,000,000 by way of an issue of 1,333,333 fully paid shares at an issue price of 75 cents per share.