Staff Reporters

FTR Holdings Limited have moved to, Suite 7, 16 Brodie Hall Drive, Technology Park, Bentley WA 6102

NOT since the 1960s has there been a boom to match recent events in WA's iron ore industry.

May 24 Altona Resources Limited Proposed code: AOA Issue price: $0.20

Herald Resources Ltd 14-Apr-04

Golden State Resources NL 13-Apr-04

Broadcast sent to tax practitioners on April 14 2004 to advise of concessional arrangements for some clients currently due to lodge returns by May 14 2004.

IN a move that is expected to deliver significant capital and operational savings, four local councils have agreed to combine IT procurement efforts.

April 23 Comet Ridge Limited Proposed code: COI Issue price: $0.20

Neptune Marine Services Ltd 23/9/03

Woodside Energy Ltd. 15-Apr-04

First Australian Resources Ltd

CONSULTING firm Intrepid Australia has appointed Natasha Samek as senior account manager.

WA Business News previews some of the events that are on in Perth in April. Defamation Seminar

April 30 Lefroy Resources Limited Proposed code: LEF Issue price $0.25

Tethyan Copper Pty Ltd 7/4/04

National 1 Ltd 16-Apr-04 Lodged response to ASX query.

SEVERAL companies, including Perth-exchanged China West International Holdings have made changes to their financial reports or accounting policies following the Australian Securitie

QR Sciences has appointed Simon Bedford and Gary Pennefather as directors, ahead of its push into the US market.

AN agreement for Straits Resources to invest CDN$1 million in Canadian miner Goldminco has been finalised. Straits' investment will be through a note, convertible at CDN$0.15.

Lumacom Ltd 25/3/04 James John Del Piano ceased to be a substantial shareholder

Oilex NL 14-Apr-04

Burdekin Pacific Ltd

DPI Integrated Transport Planning Directorate

Comings & Goings for WA's listed companies have been provided by the WA office of the Australian Stock Exchange.

HIBERNIA Gold has decided to expand its existing interests in molybdenum, reaching an agreement to acquire the Coppin Gap Deposit located in Western Australia's Pilbara region.

April 26 NGM Resources Limited Proposed code: NGM Issue price: $0.20

Geodynamics Ltd 8/4/04

Aspermont Ltd 14-Apr-04 Lodged response to ASX query.

Reefton Mining NL 15-Apr-04

PERTH Convention and Exhibition Centre has appointed Robert Clifford as its food and beverage manager.

HERALD Resources subsidiary Jaguar Minerals has lodged a prospectus with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission for a $5 million capital raising.

Investment Company of the West Ltd 27/2/04 Mulloway Pty Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.