Staff Reporters

Federal Member for Fremantle and President of the Australian Labor Party the Honourable Dr Carmen Lawrence MP, July 14 to speak at a Committee for Economic Development luncheon.

Golden Valley Mines has appointed Blair Sergeant as non-executive director of the company. Mr Sergeant replaces Simon Farrell who has been re-located to South Africa.

Proposed code: AXOIssue price: $0.20Principal activities: Gold exploration

MMC Contrarian Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Wolf Gerhard Martinick increased his relevant interest from 9,519,373 ordinary shares (15.33%) to 10,824,757 ordinary shares (17.43%).

9,838,710 fully paid ordinary shares are due to be released from holding lock on July 16.

Consultancy Services – WA Bush Fire Threat AnalysisChris Muller            $159,500

Western Australian grain handler Cooperative Bulk Handling has given the final go ahead for a $100 million dollar upgrade to the Albany port terminal.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry will hold a seminar titled Building a Better Future: Universities Powering into the 21st Century on July 28 at the Hyatt Regency Perth.

Cumberland Consulting has appointed Clair Heath as senior consultant and Bruce Ross-Adams as principal consultant.

Synergy Metals Ltd has appointed Michael Sadler as a director, Warren Steward has resigned as director.

Proposed code: STXIssue price: $0.20Principal activities: Oil and gas exploration.

Miningnut Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 2,030,000 ordinary shares (5.08%).

Commonwealth Bank of Australia decreased its relevant interest from 22,813,371 ordinary shares (9.8%) to 20,186,758 ordinary shares (8.67%.).

Wolf Gerhard Martinick increased his relevant interest from 9,519,373 ordinary shares (15.33%) to 10,824,757 ordinary shares (17.43%).

Broadcast sent to tax practitioners on July 1 to inform of the small business debt assistance initiative.

The return of high nickel prices – US$15,095 per tonne at close on Tuesday 13 July – is coinciding with big and small miners lining up to commission projects in WA and around the

State Opposition leader Colin Barnett has committed a future Coalition Government to funding support for the Clontarf football academy.

Ted Van Arkel has resigned as managing director of Foodland Associated Limited's New Zealand division, Progressive Enterprises.

Proposed code: MBNIssue price: $0.20Principal activities: Nickel exploration

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

Durban Roodepoort Deep increased its relevant interest from 33,355,606 ordinary shares (29.47%) to 41,439,139 ordinary shares (36.61%).

     3,670,719 shares will be released from escrow on July 22.

IMF (Australia) Ltd - 05-Jul-04           

Buoyant trading volumes and increased capital raising activity have boosted the returns of listed stockbroking firms.

The Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry will hold The Middle East – Unlocking the Potential for the Small to Medium Enterprises, a seminar on July 22 at the Novotel La

Clint Holten has been appointed to Deloitte’s Tax Services division.He was previously group tax manager at Clough Limited.