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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

JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased its relevant interest from 128,582,196 ordinary shares (8.17%) to 181,500,000 ordinary shares (9.38%)

Atacama Copper Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 68,165,561 ordinary shares (49.84%) to 70,798,167 ordinary shares (51.77%)

Thundelarra Exploration Ltd and Sally Malay Mining Ltd have signed a formal deed settling their dispute in relation to the Copernicus Project.

Annual and Special Meeting will be held in Salon 3, on the Second Floor, 20 Toronto Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on Wednesday, May 17, 2006, at 11:00 a.m.

Announced the placement of 35 million shares at 36 cents each (to raise $12.6 million before issue costs) to fund the development of its Francis Creek Iron Ore Mine in the Northern Territory

WESTERN Australia is bucking the national trend in new motor vehicle sales, with recent figures showing an increase in sales despite steeply rising petrol prices.

Proposed code: EDE Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: alternate energy exploration Corporate: Gregory Howard Solomon (executive chairman), Gregory Joseph Egan (executive director), Douglas Howar

Australian Waterwise Solutions Ltd has appointed Mark Armitage as general manager of the company’s national merchandising division.

This issue contains information about changes to the superannuation guarantee quarterly statement, the deadline for reporting details to the Lost Members Register (LMR), an update on surcharge assessm

Family Business Australia is hosting a forum for family businesses, May 9 at the Maritime Museum, Victoria Quay, Fremantle.

Since September 2002 Perth Airport has reported growth in domestic passenger numbers month on month, equating to 43 consecutive months of growth.

Western Australian-based oil and gas player Nexus Energy Ltd and Anzon Australia Ltd are engaged in a takeover tussle, as Anzon attempts to take control of Nexus.

StateWest Credit Society members have voted for demutualisation for the second time as part of a rerun of its proposed merger with Home Building Society Ltd.

Insurance broking major The OAMPS Group has purchased specialist Western Australian maritime industry insurance broker, Gault Armstrong Kemble Pty Ltd.

Mineral sands producer Iluka has achieved increases in production and sales revenues for its main mineral sands products over the the corresponding quarter in 2005.

Tap Oil Ltd and its joint venture partners has advised that after interruptions caused by recent cyclone activity, its Woollybutt Field oil operations in the Carnarvon Basin has recommenced production.

Western Australia has 23 nominees in the field of 108 competing for the Ernst & Young Australian Entrepreneur of the Year 2006.

Equity Trustees Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder

Credit Suisse Holdings (Australia) Ltd increased its relevant interest from 28,024,725 ordinary shares (6.48%) to 33,716,548 ordinary shares (7.79%)

Atacama Copper Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 49,609,457 ordinary shares (36.28%) to 51,627,639 ordinary shares (37.75%)

Advised that 8,364,633 Fully Paid Ordinary Shares are due for release from escrow on 27 April 2006.

General Meeting will be held at 11.00am on 15 May 2006 at The Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street, West Perth,

Finbar International Ltd director Loh Kee Kong has increased his indirect interest in the company by 1.48 million shares through an off-market trade for a consideration of $666,295.

Government accredited business. Well known within federal, state and local government authorities and has provided ongoing training support. Niche business - little opposition.

Proposed code: MMR, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: pooled development fund, Corporate: Seng Yap (chairman), David Breeze (executive director), Charles Murphey (executive director), K.O Yap

PERTH-BASED mineral explorers Thundelarra Exploration Ltd and Sally Malay Mining Ltd have signed a formal deed settling their dispute in relation to the Copernicus nickel project in the East Kimberley

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WA) is holding a forum on what the new Workplace Reforms means for WA businesses, May 17 at the Sheraton Hotel.

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

Dundee Corpoartion became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 4,553,000 ordinary shares (7.67%)

Merrill Lynch & Co Inc. increased its relevant interest from 16,308,438 ordinary shares (7.0%) to 18,851,974 ordinary shares (8.09%)

Cairnglen Investments Pty Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 8,127,633 ordinary shares (10.72%) to 7,636,597 ordinary shares (8.56%)