Staff Reporters

Jane Cooper has joined UHY Haines Norton as part of the specialist tax team.

Chris Mitchell has been appointed as a non-executive director for CO2 Group Limited.

August 25 Elemental Minerals Proposed code: ELM Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: gold and base metal explorer.

De Grey Mining 21-Jul-05 Lion Selection Group Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 9,513,908 ordinary shares (6.83%).

Helix Resources Ltd 22-Jul-05 Yandal Investments Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 5,234,406 ordinary shares (6.82%) to 6,234,406 ordinary shares (8.13%).

Cell Aquaculture Ltd 28-Jul-05 Is proceeding with a Joint Venture project in Holland.

Tat Hong Holdings Ltd 28-Jul-05 Has entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement with Taihei Trading Co.

Staff from all nine of the Acton Real Estate offices recently attended the company’s annual awards night.Over 25 major awards were received by Acton agents, administration staff and property managers.

THE operator of the North West Shelf joint venture, Woodside, has awarded a site preparation and temporary facilities contract for the train 5 liquefied natural gas (LNG) expansion, worth $50 million,

Skywest Airlines has appointed Mike Hoar as chief commercial officer and Salv Silvera as sales manager.

Samantha Tough has resigned as a non-executive director for Neptune Marine Services Limited.

Agincourt Resources Ltd 21-Jul-05 AMP Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Sofcom Ltd 19-Jul-05 Island Australia Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 6,255,349 ordinary shares (14.0%).

Sofcom Ltd 19-Jul-05 Fast Scout Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 36,679,162 ordinary shares (82.22%) to 12,420,439 ordinary shares (27.8%).

Oilex NL 27-Jul-05 Has executed a Heads of Agreement with the Cambay Field Joint Venture, comprising Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Ltd and and Niko Resources to acquire a 30% participating inter

Fox Resources Ltd A General Meeting will be held at The Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street, West Perth, at 10.30 am on 1 September 2005

IRON ore producers Portman, Mount Gibson Iron and BHP Billiton Iron Ore have released production results from operat-ions in Western Australia, post-ing some record results amid higher iron ore prices

Westoac Nominees Ltd increased its relevant interest from 1,625,796 ordinary shares (7.75%) to 1,879,950 ordinary shares (8.96%).

PERTH mining software firm Micromine Pty Ltd is working to increase its growing Chinese customer base by working with Austrade and the Chinese Government to expand into new provinces.

Malcolm Smartt has been appointed as a non-executive director for Dolomatrix International Limited.

Cube Consulting has changed its address to: Level 4, 1111 Hay Street, WEST PERTH WA 6005. PO Box 877 WEST PERTH WA 6872. Ph: (08) 9442 2111, Fax: (08) 9442 2110

Gemstar Diamonds Proposed code: GEM Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities:diamond exploration.Corporate: Monty House (chairman); Les Field (technical director); Anthony Short (non-executive director

Specialised business agency and corporate advisory firm Schultz Partners has appointed Richard Elsey as a senior consultant.

Dermot Patterson has been appointed as chief executive officer for Medec Limited, replacing Josef Plattner, who remains as an executive director of the company.

July 22, Louisiana Petroleum. Code: LOU.First day’s close: $0.315.Principal activities: petroleum production. http://www.louisianapetroleum.com.au (08) 9267 4230 The offer was not underwritten.

Kimberly Morrison and Mrs Christin E Morrison ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

BRIDGES Financial Services has saved itself $496,000 in payroll tax after successfully overturning an assessment by the State Government’s Office of State Revenue.

Australian Renewable Fuels has appointed Max Gers as finance director.

Boris Gerick and Garry Clark have resigned as directors for the company.

To be advised, Accent Resources. Proposed code: ACS Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: iron ore and gold explorer.

Hamwrex Nominees Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 62,800,472 ordinary shares (81.52%) to 64,385,396 ordinary shares (83.58%).

Accounting firm Bentleys MRI Perth has promoted Craig Simon to the position of manager, within the business advisory services team.