Staff Reporters

Mineral Commodities Ltd increased its relevant interest from 13,782,956 ordinary shares (11.43%) to 15,482,596 ordinary shares (12.84%).

Peter Donald Allchurch increased its relevant interest from 6,222,335 ordinary shares (6.24%) to 7,222,335 ordinary shares (7.25%).

396,750 ordinary fully paid shares shall be released from escrow on 21 July 2005.

Announced the acquisition of the Mt Korong gold project.

Explains the STS changes in effect from 1 July 2005 http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/60967.htm Published: July 6 2005

National Gallery of Australia assistant director Australian art Anna Gray, to speak for the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery at the University of Western Australia, July 29.

IWL to make new offer for JDV

Jenny Lewis has been appointed as a business development manager for HLP Mortgage Company in Western Australia.

Answer. Salespeople want answers. Here are a few of the answers to questions I get in the mail (fax, e, and snail). The purpose of this column is twofold.

Ambreen Chaudhri ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Octanex N.L. changed its relevant interest from 42,914,389 ordinary shares (9.88%) to 43,260,022 ordinary shares (8.26%).

The Essential Earth Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 14,082,813 ordinary shares (18.9152%) to 14,885,814 ordinary shares (19.9937%).

Disputes with the Auckland District Health Board and the New Zealand Blood Service have all been settled.

Has sold the VianetAIP group of ISPs to Datafast Communications Ltd

ON June 29 2005, the Tax Laws Amendment (Measures No. 2) Bill 2005 (Bill) received Royal Assent. Vendors and purchasers must now agree in writing to apply the margin scheme before settlement.

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Planning and development consultancy firm Koltasz Smith has appointed Rod Dixon (pictured) as a director.

A WINDING-UP application against IT services company Comdek was dismissed in the Supreme Court last week.

Proposed code: LOU Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: petroleum production.

AMP Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 9,436,748 ordinary shares (5.04%).

Faustus Nominees Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 25,188,215 ordinary shares (18.98%) to 28,628,215 ordinary shares (20.05%).

Millaroo Mines NL decreased its relevant interest from 6,626,000 ordinary shares (24.54%) to 6,613,152 ordinary shares (22.79%).

Is to purchase 10% joint venture interest in the Kayelekera Uranium Project in Malawi from Balmain Resources Pty Ltd for $A5,372,250.

This fact sheet explains the rules to allow franking deficit tax (FDT) to be offset against a liability for income tax. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/39395.htm Published: July 6 2005

Former IBM vice-president (global strategy) Nicholas Coutts to present an event in the Future Paradigms Series for the Australia – Israel Chamber of Commerce, July 21 at the Hyatt Regency Perth.

Great Southern Plantations Limited appointed Neil Hackett as company secretary, Stuart Moran as assistant general manager of sales, and Natalie Egan as general manager – marketing.

MINERAL sands miner Ticor has advised its shareholders to take no action over an indicative proposal from Kumba Resources, in which a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kumba is seeking to acquire all Ticor's

Altera Capital Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

The Essential Earth Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 5,090,000 ordinary shares (13.071%) to 9,708,920 ordinary shares (24.932%).

Island Australia Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 14,082,813 ordinary shares (18.9152%) to 14,885,814 ordinary shares (19.9937%).

Transaction Solutions International group has reached an agreement with the Bank of Punjab to deploy independent Eftpos terminals throughout India.