Staff Reporters

Fast Scout Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Skin-Plex Laboratories Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 5,090,000 ordinary shares (13.071%) to 9,708,920 ordinary shares (24.932%).

Farooq Khan increased its relevant interest from 14,082,813 ordinary shares (18.9152%) to 14,885,814 ordinary shares (19.9937%).

Has entered into a joint venture with Mithril Resources to explore for mineral sands on Mithril's Barton Project.

Has sold the assets of its USA wholly owned subsidiary Rankin Industries Inc.

THE Edith Cowan University North West Metro Small Business Awards 2005 were held recently, with six businesses recognised across the categories.

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Tethyan Copper has announced the appointment of former BHP Petroleum and Roc Oil executive Tim Hargreaves to the role of chief executive of Tethyan's Pakistan operations.

WHEN miner Outokumpu pulled out of operations in its Finnish homeland, two Western Australian companies saw an opportunity to go against what had become almost one-way traffic of European involvement

Proposed code: GEM Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: diamond exploration.

Daryl Smith became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 45,139,416 ordinary shares (7.36%).

Hamwrex Nominees P/L increased its relevant interest from 61,442,522 ordinary shares (79.76%) to 62,800,472 ordinary shares (81.52%).

Sinom (Hong Kong) Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 21,027,200 ordinary shares (6.70%) to 19,700,000 ordinary shares (5.35%).

Has acquired the VianetAIP group of ISPs from Comdek Ltd.

Has reached agreement with Cartesian Capital to raise $4 million by issuing 81,632,653 shares at 4.9 cents per share.

KPMG Forensic partner Gary Gill, to speak on Fraud Control and Prevention in the Public Sector for the Institute of Public Administration Australia (WA Division), July 20 at the Novotel Langley Hotel.

Daniel Machin has been appointed as a director for Aquacarotene Limited.

The Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR) was established in March 1998 with the aim of becoming an international leader in medical research that improves health care in WA.

Proposed code: CDZ Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: gold, silver and metal based projects.

Farooq Khan increased its relevant interest from 5,090,000 ordinary shares (13.071%) to 9,708,920 ordinary shares (24.932%).

Mount Gibson Iron Ltd increased its relevant interest from 23,193,410 ordinary shares (9.9%) to 31,618,410 ordinary shares (11.39%).

Pacific Magnesium Corporation Ltd has agreed to acquire a package of four copper-gold (molybdenum) projects from Giralia through a combination of purchase and joint venture.

Made a further investment in PanoramaFLAT Ltd taking its holding to 15.77%.

BGC Construction has picked up a number of awards at the recent MBA Excellence in Construction Awards.

The Securities Institute and the Australasian Institute of Banking and Finance are presenting the third annual Finance and Investment Week from July 25 to 29.

REAL Estate Institute of WA president Greg Rossen (right) says the State Tax Review announced by the State Government last week provides a “once in a generation” opportunity to deliver real tax reform

Ken Foote has joined the Kondinin Group Industry Training team as training project manager.

Code: RVR Issue price: $0.20 First day close: $0.195 Principal activities: gold, silver, copper, nickel, tin and tantalum exploration. http://www.redriverresources.com.au (08) 9371 2770

CCI Holdings Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

UBS Nominees Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 19,340,708 ordinary shares (16.41%) to 21,174,382 ordinary shares (17.97%).

Ian Keith Macpherson increased its relevant interest from 13,082,521 ordinary shares (6.9%) to 14,582,521 ordinary shares (7.7%).

Has successfully bid on a $US20 million oil and gas acquisition deal with a 100% working interest.