Western Areas Nl non-executive director Terence Streeter has increased his indirect interest in the company by 399,455 ordinary shares valued at C$1.47 (A$1.73) per share and 664,700 at A$1.70 per share as part of the Canadian IPO approved in February. Non-executive director Julian Hanna increased his direct and indirect interests in the company by 175,000 ordinary shares at C$1.47 (A$1.73) as part of the Canadian IPO, while 400,000 options were exercised at A$0.40 each. Mr Hanna has also disposed of 450,000 shares through a block special crossing for a consideration of $945,000. Non-executive chairman Don Boyer has increased his direct interest by 400,000 options exercised at A$0.40 each. Mr Boyer has also disposed of 200,000 shares through a block special crossing for a consideration of $420,000. Straits Resources executive director Alvin Toms has reduced his direct and indirect interest in the company by 500,000 fully paid shares through on-market trade for a consideration of $1,600,000. Loftus Capital Partners Antony Lynch has reduced his indirect interest in the company by 2,154,974 shares through an on-market sale for a consideration of $1,325,309.