Staff Reporters

Have resolved to carry out a capital raising of between $1,000,000.00 and $1,500,000.00 through a placement of convertible notes. The terms of the convertible notes are presently being finalized.

It is not unusual for reasons including administrative efficiency, tax planning, or protection against insolvency to establish a company within a group to be the owner of all intellectual property own

Bone Medical Limited has appointed Michael Redman as chairman, replacing Michael Perrot who has become a non-executive director.

Listed Australian surfwear specialist Optima Corporation has drawn on the expertise of leading US clothing marketer Jeff Pool who has been appointed sales director.

Michelago managing director Peter Secker, Minotaur Resources managing director Derek Carter, Adelaide Resources executive chairman Keith Yates, Pan Australian Resources managing director Gary Stafford

ING Australia Holdings Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia increased its relevant interest from 55,176,767 ordinary shares (15.34%) to 60,095,733 ordinary shares (16.70%).

Ventrade (Asia) Pte. Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 9,584,099 ordinary shares (18.00%) to 5,324,099 ordinary shares (10.00%).

Announced a fully underwritten rights issue at 7 cents a share to raise A$8.4m

Has entered into an agreement to acquire a gold property in the world renowned Tapajos Province in the state of Para, Brazil.

Has secured $280 million in new and expanded contracts through its engineering construction and industrial maintenance business United KG

Update on CGT developments during 2004-2005 income year. Current as at 28 February 2005. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/47452.htm Published: March 7 2005 eLink 05/05

The Western Australian Trade Enquiry Service is operated by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCI) with the support of the WA

Colm O’Brien has joined consulting and technology firm Change Corporation as a cross industry consulting manager.

LOCAL fastening-tie company Millepede International’s United States subsidiary Millepede USA has signed a national supply agreement with Anixter, a large international data communications distributor.

Proposed code: ZBB Issue price: $0.50 Principal activities: Develops and manufactures distributed energy storage solutions.

Sino-Italy Development Company Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 9,678,916 ordinary shares (10.089%).

Cleveland Cliffs Australia Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 7,692,693 ordinary shares (4.3786%) to 7,863,048 ordinary shares (4.4755%).

Portfolio Partners Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 18,305,829 ordinary shares (9.81%) to 14,154,616 ordinary shares (7.58%).

Has concluded a binding Heads of Agreement with the Al-Othman Group of Saudi Arabia for a strategic investment in DMX in conjunction with the issue of a licence for the use of Dolocrete

Lodged response to ASX query.

Meeting will be held at 10.00am on 15 April 2005 at Lobby Level, Hyatt Regency Perth at 99 Adelaide Terrace, Perth.

Casuarina Prison - Health Services Upgrade SM Building & Maintenance $447,416.00 Tuart College - Student Services Building - Additions Kayedar Services $238,890.00

FINANCIAL Resources Securities Limited has released a prospectus aiming to raise $20 million through the issue of term deposit notes, secured by mortgages over the real estate or tangible assets of FR

Jim Delkousis, a partner with Mallesons Stephen Jaques since 1999 has been appointed to the Perth office, having relocated from Melbourne.

Meat & Livestock Australia live exports general manager Mike Hayward, Australian Wool Innovation animal health & welfare project manager Scott Williams, ABARE commodity forecaster Vince O’Donnell and

Proposed code: MMX Issue price: $0.20 plus one attaching option for every two shares held. Options exercisable at 20 cents on or before November 30 2007.

Hunter Hall Investment Management Ltd increased its relevant interest from 25,516,606 ordinary shares (5.31%) to 30,773,606 ordinary shares (6.41%).

Abbotsleigh Pty Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 16,103,230 ordinary shares (16.37%) to 14,103,230 ordinary shares (12.71%).

Will proceed with compulsory acquisition of the remaining ordinary shares in QR Sciences Ltd

Announce the acquisition of the Radio Hill Royalties from Titan Resources Ltd.

Underground division has been awarded a contract to carry out development work at the N3500 deep copper orebody at Mt Isa for Xstrata