Staff Reporters

Proposed code: UOG, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: mineral exploration, Corporate: Dr Zhukov (Zeke) Pervan (chairman), William Edwin Bannister (managing director), John Karajas (director),

Study of marginal cost of gas production for WA domestic supply: Gaffney, Cline and Associates Pty Ltd - $92,500.00

Mulpha Strategic Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 4,651,053 ordinary shares (5.44%).

Matterhorn Investment Managers LLP increased its relevant interest from 3,423,603 ordinary shares (5.3%) to 10,302,837 ordinary shares (13.8%).

20,552,400 ordinary shares will expire from escrow on 15 October 2006.

Has completed the placement of 2,000,000 ordinary shares at an issue price of 72 cents per share raising $1,440,000. The placement was made to a key trading client

Annual General Meeting will be held at The Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street, West Perth, on Tuesday, 21 November 2006 at 10.00am

Est. 1997 this company has built up to a premier metals and alloy company servicing the truck industry in WA.

Proposed code: NOD, Issue price: $1.00, Principal activities: provider of modular building solutions, Corporate: Geoff Allen (chairman), Rick Blair (non-executive director), Peter Slaughter (non-execu

Apex Minerals NL has recruited former LionOre Mining International Ltd managing director and CEO Glenn Jardine as a full time consultant.

Summaries of public rulings about goods and services tax (GST) that have been issued by the Tax Office in the period May 1 to July 31 2006.

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 Government's Department of I

Skilled Group Ltd increased its relevant interest from 44,935,356 ordinary shares (89.18%) to 47,610,987 ordinary shares (94.50%).

Hunter Hall Investment Management Ltd, Hunter Hall International Ltd, Hampshire Assets and Services Pty Ltd, Peter James Hall increased its relevant interest from 5,000,000 ordinary shares (8.42%) to

Will acquire a 12.5% interest in leases held by a private US company, Foothills Energy LLC, in which new MD, James Trimble has been involved and which has exploration and production leases in the Arko

Annual General Meeting will be held at The Hyatt Regency Hotel, 99 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, Western Australia on 10 November 2006 at 10.00am

Ernst & Young partner Michael Anghie (pictured) has been appointed head of Ernst & Young's Western Australia Transaction Advisory Services practice, replacing Martin Alciaturi who has left the company

Est.1994 and provides care for 40 children between the ages of 0 and 6. Licensed places are for ten 0-2 year olds, ten 2-3 year olds and 20 3-5 year olds.

Proposed code: BNL, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: gold silver exploration, Corporate: Michael Hunt (non-executive chairman), Noel Taylor (managing director), Andrew Parker (non-executive d

The Tax Office today reminded those who prepare their own tax return there is only one month until the 31 October lodgement deadline.

Monterrey Investment Management Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Wesfarmers Ltd increased its relevant interest from 31,382,386 ordinary shares (21.19%) to 36,099,350 ordinary shares (24.37%).

Has received an unsolicited approach from Eskdale Petroleum Pty Ltd that it intends to make a cash takeover offer for Orchard at $0.68 per share, subject to certain conditions.

Announced that it has sought expressions of interest from selected parties regarding a possible divestment of its Australian gold business, including the Daisy Milano gold mine.

Annual General Meeting will be held at 3.00pm (WST) on 9 November 2006

Perth-based Alto Energy International Ltd has appointed United States-based oil industry executive James Trimble (pictured) as managing director, following the resignation of Greg Channon.

Proposed code: MNM, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: gold and copper exploration, Corporate: Martin Blakeman (chairman), Stephen de Belle (managing director), Peter Anderton (executive direct

RFD Australia, part of the international SURVITEC group of companies, has appointed Roy Adams as state manager WA.

The John Curtin Institute of Public Policy is holding a public policy forum to discuss the challenges in managing WA's current economic boom, October 20 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

Qatar Steel Company became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 2,285,000 ordinary shares (6.94%).

Mr Brian Leslie & Mrs Valerie Ruby Dawn Williams increased its relevant interest from 8,000,000 ordinary shares (5.4%) to 10,000,000 ordinary shares (6.8%).

Has executed an Alliance Agreement with Herencia Resources Plc. Under the alliance Minsec and Herencia will work together in identifying potential mineral resource opportunities within South America.