Staff Reporters

100% owned Zambian subsidiary Equinox Copper Ventures Ltd has signed a Letter of Intent for the future supply and sale of copper concentrate from its Lumwana Project in Zambia with Palabora Mining Co

Has entered into a Heads of Agreement with Puku Minerals whereby Ezenet agrees to release and transfer to Puku Minerals all of the interests of Ezenet in the Muliashi prospect and any interests in the

Ray Williams, the former Chief Executive Officer of HIH Insurance Limited has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years' jail with a non-parole period of two years and nine months.

THE Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is calling for public submissions and comment on issues relevant to the negotiation of a free trade agreement between Australia and Malaysia.

MULTIPLEX-DEGREMONT has been selected as the successful tenderer for the $387 million Perth Desalination Project.

DWYKA Diamonds has moved to buy four diamond mines in South Africa's Northern Cape.

Proposed code: EMC Issue price: $100 per note Principal activities: Provider of heavy earth moving equipment in Australia.

UXC Ltd increased its relevant interest from 7,067,312 ordinary shares (18.96%) to 7,590,091 ordinary shares (19.96%).

Island Australia Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 4,472,447 ordinary shares (12.5148%) to 5,938,423 ordinary shares (17.1530%).

As of the close of business on 13 April 2005, the majority of JDV shareholders, by number of shares (56.28%), have now accepted IWL's Offer.

Transaction Solutions International Pty Ltd has entered into a joint venture agreement with Securitrans India Private Ltd

Annual General Meeting will be held at the Parmelia Hilton Hotel (Terrace Room),14 Mill Street, Perth on Tuesday 19 May 2005 at 10.00am.

Australian Gold Industry recognises its best The Australian gold industry honoured its most outstanding performers at the Australian Gold Council's (AGC) annual industry dinner on April 11.

Local law firm Hammond Worthington has recruited Anne Hurley and Michael Clarke from Kott Gunning. Ms Hurley joins from a property law background with 22 years' experience at the firm.

Allan Drake-Brockman (Workplace Relations) Guy French (Occupational Health & Safety, Town Planning & Litigation) Richard Homsany (Corporate & Commercial) Brian Pass (Property & Commercial)

Code: WGP Issue price: $0.25 plus free attaching options. Principal activities: Coal seam methane gas exploration.

Latrobe Custodians Pty Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Cleveland Cliffs Australia Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 139,751,513 ordinary shares (79.554%) to 139,958,538 ordinary shares (79.6622%).

KM International Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 1,154,796,054 ordinary shares (61.05%) to 1,153,906,248 ordinary shares (58.07%).

Entered into a joint venture with Perilya subsidiary Freehold Mining Ltd covering ground adjacent to the Abra base metals deposit.

Is seeking new joint venture partner or sale of Coyhaique Gold project.

Private placement of 5,600,000 fully paid shares and 5,600,000 listed options has been completed raising $700,000.

In your editorial on interest rates, ‘As political theatre this doesn't rate' (WA Business News, April 14) you say: “From what I recall, Mr Howard never made a promise that intere

WESTERN Australian-listed developer Peet and Company has acquired a 17-hectare parcel of land in Baldivis, with the potential to create 200 lots.

Biron Capital Limited has changed its registered office to: 52 Ord Street West Perth WA 6005 Ph: 9481 8700

Camping & outdoors - retail Price: $530,000 Retailer of camping and outdoor products including tents, fishing gear etc. Gary Murphy 9481 4422 Goodwin Mitchell O'Hehir Caravan park Price: $1.39m

Proposed code: ECH Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: Gold and base metals exploration.

Central Exchange Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 6,220,176 ordinary shares (8.3546%).

Queste Communications Ltd increased its relevant interest from 4,472,447 ordinary shares (12.5148%) to 5,938,423 ordinary shares (17.1530%).

Metcash has extended its offer period to close at 7:00pm (Sydney time) on 21 May 2005.

Wholly owned subsidiary Freehold Mining Ltd, entered into a joint venture with Apex Minerals NL covering ground adjacent to the Abra base metals deposit.

A General Meeting will be held at 12.30pm on 17 May 2005 at The Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street, West Perth.