Staff Reporters

Credit Suisse First Boston Australia (Holdings) Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 9,997,042 ordinary shares (8.47%) to 7,703,697 ordinary shares (6.54%).

Announced the execution of a Farm-in Option Agreement with a Denver-based company over an onshore US natural gas exploration area.

Has entered into a joint venture with Galaxy Resources Ltd to explore for high grade copper and gold mineralisation on tenements and tenement applications near Ravensthorpe, Western Australia.

On May 18 2005, the attorney-general released the Report of the Federal Privacy Commissioner, Getting in on the Act: The Review of the Private Sector Provisions of the Privacy Act 1988, which examined

James Lawton, formerly marketing manager at the City of Stirling, City of Joondalup and Activ Foundation, has launched a new marketing and strategic planning company called ToolBox WA.

ENGINEERING and construction group Clough has announced profit guidance for the current financial year.

Proposed code: RVR Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: Gold, silver, copper, nickel, tin and tantalum exploration.

Barclays Global Investors Australia Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 6,382,074 ordinary shares (5.01%).

Has received an indicative proposal from its 51.5% shareholder, Kumba Resources Ltd, whereby a wholly owned subsidiary of Kumba would acquire the outstanding minority shareholdings in Ticor for $1.70

Has filed Supreme Court proceedings against Thundelarra Exploration Ltd seeking certain declarations, specific performance and damages in relation to the Copernicus-Salk Joint Venture.

Austminex Ltd General Meeting will be held at 45 Ventnor Avenue, West Perth, Western Australia at 10.30am WST on 1 July 2005. Fox Resources Ltd

The world of Western Australian olives will be on show during York's Olive Festival, to be held on June 25 and 26.

Cape Range Wireless Limited has changed its address to: Ground Floor, 28 Ord Street WEST PERTH WA 6005 Lowan Australia Limited has changed its registered office to: 29 Glendenning Road

ARGOSY Minerals has acquired additional claims at its Lac Panache project area in the Sudbury district of Ontario, Canada.

Proposed code: RER Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: Gold exploration.

Mount Isa Mines Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 30,000,000 ordinary shares (13.2%).

AMP Ltd increased its relevant interest from 21,709,303 ordinary shares (8.64%) to 27,334,941 ordinary shares (10.88%).

Subsidiary, has entered into a farm in joint venture with West Africa Gold Exploration in respect to the mineral rights on Husab EPL.

Has entered into an agreement to acquire a 100% interest in Mineral Investments Pty Ltd for the issue of 8,000,000 fully paid shares and 2,000,000 options exercisable at 25 cents on or before 31 May 2

Innovative ways to improve and conserve the environment will be recognised in this year's Western Australian Environment Awards, coordinated by the Department of Environment.

IN the largest cash takeover in Australian corporate history, BHP Billiton has made a successful 11th-hour play for WMC Resources, which built an empire on assets in Western Australia's Kambalda nicke

LOCAL exploration drilling company Ausdrill has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, African Mining Services, has been provided with a letter of intent for drilling services at Newmont Mining's

Proposed code: ELK Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: Oil exploration.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 4,045,600 ordinary shares (5.21%).

Russell Hardwick has resigned as company secretary for Abra Mining Limited.

Currently ranked 20th in the WA Business News Book of Lists list of law firms, Gibson & Gibson has been operating in Western Australia since the early 1900s.

Code: IOH Issue price: $0.20 First day's close: $0.40 Principal activities: Iron ore exploration.

Yamarna Goldfields Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 2,393,900 ordinary shares (5.02%).

Confirmed the successful completion of its 1:3 non-renounceable rights issue, raising A$5.7 million.

Arrangement for CBH to earn up to 60% of the Panorama Project from Sipa Resources Ltd has been formally executed.

Final 2005 Company tax return and associated tax returns/schedules. Franking account tax return and R&D tax concession schedule added 25 May 2005.

Congress West Pty Ltd has appointed Liz Bradley as conference manager.