Staff Reporters

Proposed code: OMCIssue price: $0.20Principal activities: Heavy mineral sands exploration

PBL (WA) Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 190,402,939 ordinary shares (38.85%) to 202,423,187 ordinary shares (41.3%).

On July 28, Advance dispatched compulsory acquisition notices to the remaining holders of Alchemist ordinary shares.

Has entered into a sale agreement to acquire from the founders of WebCentral Pty Ltd the remaining 50.6 percent it does not own of the national managed Internet hosting and soluti

Friendly societies, authorised deposit-taking institutions and companies have been given some regulatory relief.

Has lodged a prospectus to raise up to $9 million.

Has executed an agreement with Kalgoorlie Mine Management Pty Ltd to acquire 100% of the Kelimaizina Gold Prospect in Madagascar.

Wayne Collyer has been appointed managing director of Swan TAFE.

Crown Diamonds has sold a total 3,957 carats from its Star and Messina diamond mines on the South African Diamond Bourse for $US987,992.

Proposed code: AAQIssue price: $0.25Principal activities: Production and marketing of barramundi in the US.

Iris Lane Pty Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Lazard Asset Mgmt Pacific Co increased its relevant interest from 10,703,118 ordinary shares (5.12%) to 14,499,836 ordinary shares (6.93%).

Has lodged a prospectus to raise up to $9 million. 

Announced settlement of sale of Caravan Park Division to Aspen Group.

The Australian Industrial Relations Commission found that an employer, who dismissed an employer for failing to operate his crane in a safe manner had failed to provide adequ

468,750 ordinary fully paid shares will come out of escrow on August 5.

Has entered into an agreement with Tourism Holdings Ltd for THL to assume responsibility for the Hertz Campervans rental fleet operations in Australia as from August 1.

St Barbara Mines Limited have appointed Eduard Eshuys as managing director and Colin Wise as non-executive director.

Californian Air Resources Board, chairman, Dr Alan Lloyd; Toyota Motor Corporation, general manager - Fuel Cell Commercialisation Conference of Japan, Hideaki Akamatsu; Chinese Ac

Gatecrasher has secured the $1.5 million Betts advertising account from the incumbent, 303 Advertising.

Proposed code: SLDIssue price: $0.25Principal activities: Development and commercialisation of pipe lining technology.

Wellington Mgmt Company Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 9,702,766 ordinary shares (5.16%).

Perpetual Trustees Australia Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 14,969,316 ordinary shares (9.56%) to 13,347,534 ordinary shares (8.52%).

468,750 ordinary fully paid shares will come out of escrow on August 5.

Has signed an exploration cooperation agreement with Jinchuan Group Ltd that will have the two companies form a partnership to explore for nickel  in China.

General meeting will be held at The Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street,West Perth at 10 am on August 26.

Placement offer extended to August 20.

Announced settlement of acquisition of Caravan Park Division from Fleetwood Corporation.

Adam Gowlett has been appointed to a new project management position at residential property developer Property Resources Management.

Alcoa of Australia begins environmental impact study

The WA Farmers Federation did some up-front lobbying of the prime minister over the weekend seeking payment for lost Iraqi wheat debt.

AMP Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.