Staff Reporters

Western Australian civil engineering firm Porter Consulting Engineers (formerly David Porter Consulting Engineer) has a new name, a new look and a new associate.

Price $423 per sqm Ocean and river views. Money making roadhouse. Has residence plus 2 brm apartment. 2600 sqm corner block that boarders golf course. 5% R.O.I.

November 8 Richfield International 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 industr

TAP Oil Ltd 26-Oct-05 MIR Investment Management Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 8,078,159 ordinary shares (5.13%).

Terra Gold Ltd 28-Oct-05 Takeover offer extended to 4 November 2005 at 5.00pm (WST).

Aspen Group 27-Oct-05 Confirm settlement of the acquisition of Yarraby Holiday and Tourist Park, Echuca, Victoria by the Aspen Parks Property Fund.

FUGRO Survey in Perth has successfully completed the first sub-sea survey phase of its $30 million contract for the big Gorgon gas project off Western Australia’s north-west coast.

Golden State Resources Limited has appointed John Hasleby as a director, following the resignation of Peter Strachan.

Caravan Park Price $600,000 ps Central to tourist facilities, wineries and craft centres. Southwest on 8 acres. Freehold available. Includes manager’s residence.

October 20 Resource Finance and Investments Code: RFI Issue price: $0.20 First day’s close: $0.20 Principal activities: gold and base metals exploration.

December 12 C @ Limited Proposed code: CEO Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: optical wholesale production. (08) 9328 3311 The company is aiming to raise $2.5 million.

Range River Gold Limited 26-Oct-05 National Australia Bank Limited changed its relevant interest from 7,000,000 ordinary shares (6.56%) to 10,000,000 ordinary shares (5.33%).

Dwyka Diamonds Ltd 27-Oct-05 Announced a joint venture with De Beers, giving Dwyka access to two diamondiferous kimberlites located in the Nzega District of Tanzania following the signing of agreement

Platinum Australia Ltd 24-Oct-05 Awarded the contract for Lead Engineer on the Smokey Hills Platinum Project Bankable Feasibility Study and the Kalahari Platinum Project Pre and Bankable Feasibility S

Marketing and Communications firm Linc Integrated has appointed Vari Wheater as an account manager.

The East Perth Redevelopment Authority has moved premises to: 12 Lindsay Street NORTHBRIDGE WA 6003

Price $180,000 plus approx $45,000 stock This business has been established nearly 20 years and may be the oldest in WA. Same owner for 18 years.

November 1 Central Petroleum Proposed code: CTP Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: oil and gas exploration.

Quickstep Holdings Ltd 12-Oct-05 State One Capital Group became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 7,977,246 ordinary shares (6.98%).

Norwest Energy NL 27-Oct-05 Offer for 25,000,000 shares at an issue price of 16 cents has closed fully subscribed.

View Resources Ltd 26-Oct-05 Has reached an agreement with Mincor Resources NL to allow Mincor to earn 70% equity in the Carnilya Hill nickel project (except for existing resources) by spending $2.5m

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AS the Christmas and New Year festivities fast approach, it is nice of the Australian Bureau of Statistics to put another perspective on such events.

Exco Resources NL has appointed Barry Sullivan and Christopher Melloy as directors, and Peter Geddes as alternate for Mr Melloy.

Cafe CBD Price $165,000 (replacement value) Fantastic location. Turnover $8,000pw. Five days only. Long lease. Owner wants a quick sale. Jan Gunnink 9486 1000 Gunnink & Co Business Brokers

Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM) is a long established independent professional engineering delivery organisation with a team of about 5000 people in offices in major business centres across the globe.

November 30 Dynasty Metals Australia Proposed code: DMA Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: exploration for gold, uranium, nickel and iron.

Mineral Securities Ltd 24-Oct-05 Westpac Nominees Ltd increased its relevant interest from 1,879,950 ordinary shares (8.96%) to 2,207,713 ordinary shares (10.51%).

Regal Resources Ltd 27-Oct-05 300,000 fully paid ordinary shares are to be released on 31 October 2005.

Acuron Ltd 28-Oct-05 Has disposed of its 50.25% interest in Recom Engineering Pty Ltd. The transaction will generate $500,000 cash for the company.

THE state government’s Core Consultative Committee on Waste has announced eight preferred treatment precincts for hazardous and industrial waste.

Bruce Waddell has been appointed as company secretary for Tectonic Resources NL following the resignation of Eric Moore.