Staff Reporters

A WA Business News 40under40 award winner in 2005, Ian Junk of Donegal Resources is again in the headlines, this time with his brother, Leigh, following the sale of their quarter share in Lanfranchi,

Melbourne-based Deloitte associate director and oil and gas specialist AnnMarie Mahony has recently joined the Deloitte Corporate Finance team in Perth.

Simple to run with low fixed costs and low rent in a fast growing suburb. Plans in process for pub extensions and improvements. Turnover increased $300,000 in one year.

Labtech Systems Ltd, Proposed code: LBT, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: development of technology for use in the automation of microbiology laboratory processing.

Matrix Metals Ltd, 02/02/06, Linq Group Became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 39,212,305 ordinary shares (6.8%).

Murchison Metals Ltd, 01/02/06, Asset Value Investors Ltd Increased its relevant interest from 25,000,000 ordinary shares (N/A%) to 28,000,000 ordinary shares (N/A%)

IMF Australia Ltd, 03/02/06, JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates Decreased its relevant interest from 9,400,000 ordinary shares (10.31%) to 8,575,077 ordinary shares (9.05%)

Antares Energy Ltd, 03/02/06, Has executed a ground floor participation agreement with San Isidro Development Company, L.C., to each fund 50% of the acquisition costs of a large 85 square mile (approx

Golden Tiger Mining NL, 07/02/06, Lodged response to ASX query

Foreign resident PAYG withholding - individual entities.Educational material in relation to the new withholding event - PAYG - foreign resident withholding (FRW) and how FRW affects non-residents rece

Civil engineer George Bray will join Golden West Resources as an adviser on the development of its Wiluna Iron Project, north-east of Geraldton.

Insurance and risk managers SRG Corporate continue the expansion of their Perth office with the appointment of Lisa Paradiso (left), formally of International Brokers Marsh, as senior portfolio manage

Wholesaler, Price: $740,000, Long established wholesaler/supply agent of equipment & consumables to a large industry. Representing eastern states and overseas manufacturers.

March 13, Gladiator Resources Ltd, Proposed code: GLA, Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: nickel, gold and uranium explorer.

Allied Gold Ltd, 06/02/06, Westpac Nominees Became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 7,680,000 ordinary shares (5.203%)

Tap Oil Ltd, 08/02/06, MIR Investment Management Ltd Became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 7,903,887 ordinary shares (5.0%)

Harvest Road Ltd, 09/02/06, Parmelia Pty Ltd Increased its relevant interest from 6,472,343 ordinary shares (9.17%) to 8,579,724 ordinary shares (11.03%)

Gunson Resources Ltd, 03/02/06, Announced the placement of 3,000,000 shares at 32 cents per share to raise $960,000.

Vietnam Industrial Investments Ltd, 07/02/06, Has entered into a non-binding expression of interest agreement with an interested party wishing to evaluate the possible full acquisition of Vinausteel L

Blina Diamonds NL, 03/02/06, Has completed a placement of 10 million ordinary shares with an issue price of $0.52 per share to raise $5.2 million.

Companies operating on both sides of the Tasman can expect simplified regulatory obligations in the future, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the New Zealand Companies Office a

Bunnings Warehouse Property Trust has announced a distributable income of $18.8 million for the half year to December 31 2005, up 7.3 per cent on the same period the previous year.

The Brand Agency has appointed Mark Pinney (left) and Adam Marshall as business managers. The agency has also appointed Akash Bisnath as chief financial officer.

Curtain Manufacturer, Price: $550,000, This business designs, manufactures, retails and installs widely used products for domestic & commercial markets.

Gemstar Diamonds, Proposed code: GEM, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: diamond exploration.

Envirogold Ltd, 02/11/05, Sinom Investments Ltd Became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 6,000,0000 ordinary shares (7.05%)

Lynas Corporation Ltd, 07/02/06, JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates Increased its relevant interest from 12,965,874 ordinary shares (5.58%) to 18,940,146 ordinary shares (7.82%)

Golden Tiger Mining NL, 27/01/06, Hartigan Superannuation Fund Decreased its relevant interest from 12,912,333 ordinary shares (20.96%) to 12,170,879 ordinary shares (19.76%)

Kalgoorlie Boulder Resources Ltd, 08/02/06, 1,710,000 ordinary shares are due for release from escrow on 18 February 2006.

Elk Petroleum Ltd, 08/02/06, Lodged response to ASX query

The Western Australian Institute of Sport will be well represented at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, with 27 athletes from the institute having won selection in the games team.

South Australian Asset Management Corp has sold the Mindarie Keys Coastal Estate to a Perth syndicate comprised of Bellridge Nominees, Schaffer Corp, Clough Group’s Landrow, and the Prindiville and Bu