Edited announcement

Perth-based gold explorer Gindalbie Metals Ltd has signed two agreements with the Geraldton Port Authority for access to facilities for the export of iron products from the Karara Iron Ore joint venture.

Perth-based Green Rock Energy Ltd has secured an insurance policy worth $4.8 million from the World Bank-administered Geothermal Energy Development Fund over the next eight years for its Hungarian geothermal energy joint venture.

Pindan Constructions has won an $18 million contract to build a three-storey office complex at the former Midland Railway Workshops for the WA Police.

The Transfield Services and WorleyParsons joint venture has signed an operation and maintenance contract for Griffin Energy's Bluewaters Power Station, four kms from Collie.

The Western Australian offices of Protocol Investigations and Marine & General Insurance Services will merge with Queensland-based Verifact Investgations on December 1.

More than 1,000 tourism operators from across Western Australia last night gathered for the industry's night of nights - the 2006 WA Tourism Awards.

The City of Subiaco has received a $6 million dividend for its contribution to the success of the Subi Centro Project.

Perth-based industry publisher Aspermont Ltd will acquire 30 per cent of New South Wales-based environment business publisher Waste Management and Environment Media Pty Ltd, expanding its reach into the Environment Management sector.

Almost 30 per cent of Perth companies have increased overtime levels, a survey by specialist recruiter Hays found.

Attorney-General Philip Ruddock today announced the appointment of Mr John Gilmour QC as a judge of the Federal Court of Australia.

West Perth gold mining and exploration company Agincourt Resources Ltd will sell its Brazilian Adorinhas Gold project to fellow West Perth company Troy Resources NL for around $13.2 million.

Transport systems technology developer ERG Group chairman Colin Henson told shareholders today the company had "reached a turning point" following its net loss of $74.8 million last financial year.

Jolimont short-term computer rental group Hire Intelligence International Ltd has announced an increase in expected earnings before interest tax and amortisation to between $2.1 million and $3.1 million for the 2006-07 financial year.

Malaga-based scaffolding and form-work supplier PCH Group Ltd has secured four contracts in South East Asia and the Middle East after its recent expansion into international markets, the company announced today.

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Two days after announcing a $20 million capital raising for its West African Iron Ore project, Perth-based Sundance Resources Ltd announced it was seeking an additional $10 million.

West Perth-based mining explorer Western Areas NL will acquire up to 19.9 per cent of issued capital in Canadian company Mustang Minerals Corp, after making a $5.7 million placement.

Malaga-based Advanced Engine Components Ltd has raised $1.9 million through a placement to fund working capital - announcing plans to raise an additional $2,000 through a share purchase plan.

Perth-based Information Technology services provider ASG Group Ltd has signed a three-year contract with telecommunications group Ericsson, for the provision of infrastructure managed services.

Formerly-listed WA mineral sands company Ticor Pty Ltd has changed its name following a restructure of parent company, the former South Africa-based Kumba Resources Ltd.

Balcatta-based engineering company Orbital Corporation Ltd has raised $4 million through a share placement to fund a proposed expansion, ahead of issuing a share purchase plan to raise an additional $2 million.

NSW-based steel player Bradken has announced its acquisition of the Wundowie Foundry Pty Ltd in Western Australia for $8 million to be paid from current facilities.

South Perth-based nickel miner Independence Group NL will spend $3 million to enter into a joint venture with West Perth-based Agincourt Resources Ltd, earning a 51 per cent equity interest in the company's nickel tenements.

Perth-based gold explorer Terrain Minerals Ltd has entered into a joint venture with West Perth gold company St Barbara Ltd to explore a 75km area near the company's Bundarra project.

Perth-based residential property investment company Aspen Group announced today it would launch two syndicates for residential land subdivision projects in Queensland and Western Australia.

Subiaco-based Optima Corporation Ltd has secured an exclusive distribution agreement for its Vmoto scooter line with United Arab Emirates company The Sharaf Group, valued at over $4.2 million.

Sundance Resources Ltd are set to accelerate the pre-feasibility study on development of its Mbalam Iron Ore project after the appointment of mining executives, George Jones, Don Lewis and John Saunders to its board and a proposed $20 million capital rais

Work has begun on a new $15.5 million substation that will bolster electricity supplies to the Victoria Park, Bentley and South Perth areas.

Como-based Medusa Mining Ltd has fallen short of its goal to raise $15 million ahead of its merger with Philsaga Mining Corporation and listing on London's Alternative Investment Market by over $4 million.

West Perth-based Energy Investments Ltd has closed a placement to institutional investors oversubscribed at $5.7 million, allowing the company to develop its farm-in interests in oil and gas tenements.

The home loan alliance between Perth-based health insurer HBF and the Bank of Queensland will be launched today, though the fund's chief-executive-elect said the insurer had no plans to become a bank.

West Perth-based gold company St Barbara Ltd has raised $19.2 million after selling its shareholding in AIM-listed Mercator Gold plc, with the knowledge of the UK-based miner.