Edited announcement

The State Government has appointed a 22 member industry group to help the development of a 20-year State Infrastructure Strategy for Western Australia.

Perth-based Batavia Mining Ltd's announcement of a 130 per cent increase in the size of its Gullewa Gold-Copper project in Western Australia has seen the diversified resources company's share price soar.

Euroz Ltd today announced a 30 per cent increase in net operating profit after tax to $5.7 million for the half-year ended December 2005.

Perth-based ZBB Energy Corporation has finalised an agreement to acquire 12 per cent of Idea One Inc, a U.S. and Israel based company engaged in the development of a magnesium cell battery, from Wharton Equity Partners, LLC and Wharton Energy Partners 1,

Tectonic Resources NL has received conditional backing from the Envrionmental Protection Authority for the planned expansion of its nickel mining operation near Ravensthorpe in WA's south east.

Alcoa's proposed $1.5 billion expansion of its Wagerup alumina refinery moved a step closer today after the Environmental Protection Authority released its formal assessment of the project.

Golden State Resources Ltd yesterday lodged a prospectus to raise up to $20 million to fund the acquisition of the Golden Eagle Prospect.

Jabiru Metals Ltd has finalised an $81 million funding package that paves the way for the development of its copper and zinc project in Western Australia.

Hong Kong company Skafell Pty Ltd has turned up the heat on its takeover target Tethyan Copper Company Ltd, accusing Tethyan of rushing into a highly damaging deal with a third company.

Sally Malay Mining Ltd's open pit mining operations in the Kimberley region were suspended due to an isolated wall slippage on Sunday afternoon.

Perth-based Amadeus Energy Ltd has agreed to participate in an approximate 24,000 acre 3-D seismic shoot with Union Gas Operating Company.

Perth-based Monitor Holdings Ltd yesterday entered into a conditional agreement with the shareholders of Kyrgyz registered company White Valley Oil LLC to purchase 100 per cent of it's issued capital.

Nanotechnology company pSivida Ltd has acquired US drug delivery company Control Delivery Systems Inc as part of pSivida's on-going US growth strategy.

CBH Group has re-submitted its application to the Wheat Export Authority to supply Western Australian wheat to its Interflour mills in Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam.

Perth-based Australian Healthcare Technology Ltd has agreed to purchase Auckland-based MedTech Global Ltd, a provider of information technology products for the healthcare industry.

Perth-based Bonaparte Diamond Mines NL today announced a capital raising of $2.38 million with the funds to be applied to Bonaparte's ongoing exploration and evaluation of their diamond exploration projects.

Education and Training minister Ljiljanna Ravlich today announced further reforms to Western Australia's apprenticeship system to help fully qualified workers enter the workforce quicker.

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd has signed additional 10 year sales agreements for an aggregate of 5 million tonnes per annum.

Perth-based Mineral Securities Ltd has received firm expressions of interest for a $6.5 million capital raising.

Perth ISP iiNet says Telstra's increase in wholesale line rental is a tactic to restrict competition that has 'backfired' and welcomes the competition regulator's decision to issue Telstra with a consultation notice.

Perth-based Allied Gold Ltd announced that it will be raising up to $10 million, from predominantly UK based investors, and listing on the Alternative Investment Market in London.

Discount Economy airfares on Australian domestic routes have increased, on average, by 10 per cent over the past year.

Perth-based potential gold miner Wedgetail Exploration nl has entered into underwriting agreements to fully underwrite receipt of $12.9 million from the exercise of the company's options.

The Gallop Government will today lodge its High Court challenge to John Howard's industrial relations laws.

Perth-based olive oil company Olea Australis Ltd has made a further placement to Siva Ltd to raise an additional $644,480, increasing Siva's interest to 19.99 per cent in the company.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will not oppose a bid for the EG Green Group by a joint venture between Elders Ltd and T&R Pastoral Ltd, ACCC chairman Graeme Samuel said yesterday.

Perth ISP iiNet says the competition regulator's decision to reject new Telstra undertakings on network access should be good for the industry.

Shareholders in Perth-based Po Valley Energy Ltd have cleared the way for the gas explorer to complete a capital raising package totalling $8.75 million with US funds manager, Harbert Management Corporation.

The University Senate of Western Australia has confirmed the appointment of Professor William (Bill) Ford as the Dean of the Faculty of Law.

West Perth-based Tanami Gold NL has given the go-ahead to its Coyote Gold Project, with board approval the $9 million stage one development with initial target production of 50,000 ounces per year.

Perth-based Macmahon Holdings Ltd has been awarded a $250 million mining and crushing contract for BHP Billiton's new "Orebody 18" open cut iron ore mine.

Michael Kiernan's Monarch Resources Ltd has declared its takeover offer for Andrew Forrest's Siberia Mining Corporation Ltd unconditional after increasing its interest in the exploration company.