Staff Reporters

M&G Investment Management Ltd, M&G Ltd, M&G Group Ltd, Prudential plc increased its relevant interest from 14,152,245 ordinary shares (6.07%) to 16,422,245 ordinary shares (7.05%).

Advises that 19,507,500 fully paid ordinary shares were released from voluntary escrow on 30 November 2005.

7-Dec-05 Response to ASX Query

This applies to clubs, charities, government departments and other organisations which are wholly or partially income tax exempt.

Barking Gecko Theatre Company has appointed Jeremy Rice as artistic director from February 2006. He has an extensive background in youth arts with experience in a range of mediums.

Proposed ASX code: EKA Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: base metals and diamond exploration.

Portfolio Partners Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

John Anthony Nyvlt & Kelly Lee Nyvlt as Trustees of the Nyvlt Family Trust became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 16,903,720 ordinary shares (30.0%).

Portland House Investments Ltd changed its relevant interest from 15,848,880 ordinary shares (16.5%) to 15,848,880 ordinary shares (13.2%).

Sylvania has been advised that the proceedings instituted by Platcrome against Samancor and Sylvania have been dismissed, with the court awarding costs against Platcrome.

The company has appointed Montagu Stockbrokers Pty Ltd to complete a placement of 25,000,000 shares at 9.5c to provide additional funding for projects in 2006.

Treasurer Peter Costello has announced he won't take on Prime Minister John Howard in a pre-Budget leadership showdown.

Western Australian chief executives have bucked the national trend of declining economic confidence, according to a recent survey of company heads.

The flood of emerging iron ore juniors going to the market for funds has grown stronger with iron ore junior Aztec Resources Ltd announcing a $42.3 million rights issue to finance part of its 53 milli

Price $275,000 FIRM Turnover $20,000 pw. 6 days per week. Massive potential. Needs energetic operator. Jan Gunnink: 9486 1000 Gunnink & Co Business Brokers

Proposed code: RIS Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: owner operator of bulk carrier vessels and provision of a wide range of services for the shipping industry.

IAMGold Corporation became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 108,287,535 ordinary shares (1.8%).

Acorn Capital Ltd increased its relevant interest from 3,850,000 ordinary shares (5.82%) to 5,050,000 ordinary shares (7.38%).

Advises that on 20 December 2005, 2,000,000 ordinary fully paid shares will be released from escrow.

8-Dec-05 Response to ASX Query

Has reached in-principle agreement with Sprott Securities Inc.

SCOTT Print's recent transition to world-class printer status was triggered by a series of problems that was threatening the company's treasured top-end reputation and position in a highly competitive

Clive Nelthorpe has been appointed to develop and operate Motive Travel's tours division, Motive Tours Australia. Mr Nelthorpe has returned to the travel agency he founded in the mid 1970s.

Price: $225,000Long established Handyman Hire business. Nett $109,000 pa. All plant included.Peter Dawson: 9486 1000 Gunnink & Co Business Brokers

Proposed code: CPT Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: home trader. Corporate: Mark Freeman (non-executive chairman); John Day (managing director); Jason Davis (executive director).

Woodside Petroleum Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Equant Resources Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 16,903,720 ordinary shares (30.0%).

FMR Corp increased its relevant interest from 7,321,550 ordinary shares (7.99%) to 89,256,550 ordinary shares (9.01%).

Announce a proposed scheme of arrangement under which IAMGOLD Corporation will acquire all of the shares in Gallery Gold Limited.

Has agreed the placement of up to 11.2 million new fully paid ordinary shares at $0.45 each, to institutional and other sophisticated investors.

I know, I know, the New Year is still three weeks away.

Jesters Pies has appointed Doug Downer as its chief executive officer. Mr Downer has extensive experience in major food franchising companies such as McDonalds, Muffin Break and Jamaica Blue.