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Stocks finished mostly lower Friday as rising oil prices and a tepid outlook from Microsoft Corp. dampened Wall Street's reaction to a rebound in first-quarter economic growth. The major indexes ended mixed for the week and for April.

The earnings disappointment overshadowed news that the gross domestic product grew 4.8 percent last quarter, up from a 1.7 percent rise in the fourth quarter. The gain was less than economists' estimates of 4.9 percent, which suggested the economy is expanding at a comfortable pace.

The dollar slumped to an 11-month low against the euro after a mixed bag of U.S. data did little to overturn the market's view that the Federal Reserve is nearing a pause in its dollar-boosting interest rate campaign.

Gold futures surged to a new 25-year high on a falling dollar and worries over Iran's atomic program on Friday, and the rally spilled over to silver, which was already firmer after a launch of a new silver-backed fund.

Strong oil and base metals prices and uncertainty over the U.S. economy fueled waves of aggressive investor buying across the precious metals group, dealers said.

Silver surged almost 9 percent at one point but held shy of last week's 23-year peak of $14.69.

Barclays Global Investors' ETF, called iShares Silver Trust, with the trading symbol SLV, began trading on the American Stock Exchange on Friday.

AUSTINDO RESOURCES

First Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

BEACONSFIELD GOLD

Quarter Activities Report

SUMMARY FOR THE QUARTER

BEACONSFIELD MINE JOINT VENTURE
(Beaconsfield Gold NL direct interest 48.49%)

Gold production was up 24% to 24,405 ounces and direct operating cost was down 15% to A$442 per ounce.
The gold resource in the F21 Zone has been converted to a reserve of 92,000 ounces. Final confirmation of the decision to extend the decline and prepare drill access for a deep diamond drilling program is under consideration. Work on the optimisation of the 840E Zone gold resource is continuing.
A surface exploration hole at Middle Arm Gorge, 2.5 km southeast of the Tasmania Reef at the Beaconsfield Mine, intersected a zone of quartz-ankerite-sulphide mineralisation over a length of 1.9m down hole from 155.1m. The extensive alteration and sulphide mineralisation observed is similar to that seen in the 2 Moz Tasmania Reef but assays have not yet been received.

BEACONSFIELD GOLD NL

First-pass, reconnaissance aircore drilling at the Fair View gold prospect in western Victoria has confirmed bedrock mineralisation underlying the 4.8 km plus soil anomaly. Significant gold intersections during the quarter included 31m at 1.8 g/t from surface (including 2m at 14.3 g/t from 29m depth), 10m at 2.9 g/t from 8m depth, and 30m at 1.4 g/t from surface (including 2m at 6.2 g/t from 14m depth). - Web Site

BEACONSFIELD GOLD

Update on Incident at Beaconsfield Mine - Web Site

GIPPSLAND OFFSHORE PETROLEUM

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site

GRAVITY DIAMONDS

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

MINERAL DEPOSITS

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

MINERAL DEPOSITS

SABODALA GOLD PROJECT
Step-out Drilling Extends Mineralisation 320 Metres Further North

As part of data gathering for the Sabodala Feasibility Study by MDL's Sabodala Mining Company SARL ("SMC"), drill results from wide-spaced drilling (80 metre step-outs) north of the final Section 20450N of the Phase 1 drilling programme has demonstrated the continuity of gold mineralisation. Significant visual alteration and structure has also been reported in a further drillhole at 320 metres (see Attachment 1).

Phase 2 Step-out Drilling

Step-out drillholes completed to scope the extent of gold mineralisation northwards from the main resource area have now been completed in steps of 80 metres over a distance of 320 metres. Of the 10 drillholes concluded, visual alteration and structure was noted in nine drillholes. Assay results for the drillholes covering the interval to 240 metres have been received and confirm the extension of potentially open-pittable mineralisation.

Significant intersections to 240 metres along strike include (Attachment 2):

10 metres grading 7.1g/t from 265 metres downhole (Section 20690N);
9.75 metres grading 7.1g/t from 263 metres downhole, and
13.2 metres grading 4.9g/t from 371.8 metres downhole (Section 20610N);
14 metres grading 5.6g/t from 158 metres downhole, and
4.8 metres grading 10.2g/t from 280 metres downhole (Section 20530N).

- Web Site

MINOTAUR EXPLORATION

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - HIGHLIGHTS

1. CORPORATE

Cash At the end of the quarter the Company held $8.4 million in cash and net receivables.
Oxiana Alliance The Company and Oxiana Limited signed their 2 year exploration alliance.
Petratherm The company exercised 2,500,000 options in Petratherm Ltd.
Toro Energy The Company sold the rights to its uranium interests in various tenements covering over 22,000 square kilometres in South Australia to Toro Energy which subsequently listed on the ASX. Minotaur holds approximately 25% interest in Toro.

2. EXPLORATION

Drilling on the Border and adjacent Bonython Hill Projects returned encouraging copper and zinc assays. A new work program is being finalized with JOGMEC
Regional exploration for gold around Tunkillia defined new areas of gold mineralization for follow-up.
At the main Area 223 gold resource at Tunkillia, detailed diamond drilling transects across the central and southern portions of the Deposit commenced. The drilling is part of a $3million program on the property.
At Black Mountain Project, high grade molybdenum was encountered in systematic rock chip sampling of an 800 metre long granite contact.
Aircore drill testing of IOCG targets in the Streaky Bay area completed. Results are expected shortly.
Geophysical modeling advanced six Prominent Hill Style targets to drill ready stage. - Web Site

TORO ENERGY

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report

HIGHLIGHTS

1. Corporate

The Toro Energy IPO was completed successfully with the company listing on the ASX on 24th March with the stock ticker TOE.
The float was heavily oversubscribed, however oversubscriptions were not permitted to be accepted under the terms of the Toro Energy prospectus.
Work is proceeding to set up the Company’s offices in Norwood, SA. Confirmation of address and new phone details will be advised to the ASX directly and to shareholders via the Toro Energy website in due course.
At the end of the quarter the Company held $17.2 million in cash and net receivables.

2. Exploration

Toro Energy’s exploration program covers over 26,000 sq km of tenements in the Gawler and Curnamona Cratons of South Australia, prospective for a number of different styles of uranium mineralisation, as per the program detailed in the Prospectus.
Exploration work commenced at the Yaninee Project in the Streaky Bay area of SA. Mapping of palaeochannels from historical geological and geophysical data was followed by detailed microgravity traverses to assist interpretation of the channel locations. Drill sites were selected and pegged for drilling in the coming quarter. Up to 100 drillholes totalling 7000m is planned, with funding of the drilling supported by PIRSA's PACE initiative. - Web Site

US$1.3 billion offtake agreement with Jinchuan Nickel Group of China has been executed. This cornerstone agreement brings major benefits to the Avebury Nickel Project.

AVEBURY NICKEL PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

Full scale mining and milling test done in January-February at the Hellyer Treatment plant has delivered positive results. More testwork results are pending.
Trial Harbour Road from Zeehan to Avebury is now an all-weather, major road and should be completed on schedule in the current quarter.
Grid electricity powerline is now connected from Zeehan substation to the Avebury mining lease.
Mine planning is well advanced to deliver up to 1.0 million tonnes of ore per annum.
Underground mine access has been established in readiness for construction of both the ventilation raise shaft and the services shaft. Tenders for the raise boring of the two shafts are being assessed.
Negotiations are continuing for the purchase of the primary ball mill – the main long-lead item.

EXPLORATION

The Avebury nickel sulphide deposit is being systematically extended both to the east and west.
Drilling at Burbank located over 3 kilometres west of Avebury Nickel Project produced nickel sulphides over significant thicknesses but not at ore grades. More drilling is planned.
High-grade zinc intercept has been announced for the Nymagee Project in NSW. Hole TNJ001 intersected 9.79 metres averaging 13.1% zinc, 7.3% lead, 31g/t silver and 0.5% copper.

FINANCE

Cash balance at the end of the Quarter stood at $3.6 million.

CORPORATE

In conjunction with the Offtake Agreement, Jinchuan has agreed to provide A$5 million subordinated loan to expedite the project development and has been granted 25 million unlisted options, exercisable at 28 cents over the coming 15 months. - Web Site

ALBIDON

First Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

ALLIED GOLD

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report

HIGHLIGHTS

$51.7 million raised in two placements
Decision made to list on AIM and 20 Day Notice lodged. AIM listing date set for 2 May 2006.
Wayne Loxton appointed as Managing Director on 27 February 2006.
Acceptance of Credit Approved offer of US$25M project finance facility from RMB Resources Limited.
Further high grade oxide gold intercepts returned from beneath Sorowar Camp, indicating potential for pit extension. Intercepts include:
– 16m at 18.9g/t gold from 73m, including 10m at 29.9g/t gold from 73m in RC1186.
– 7m at 2.38g/t gold from 48m in RC1185
– 2m at 7.33g/t gold from 61m in RC1187
– 18m at 1.25g/t gold from 31m in RC1192
Further high grade oxide gold intercepts returned from Sorowar East, indicating potential for an extension or satellite deposit. Intercepts include:
– 80m at 2.72g/t gold from 26m, including 38m at 4.42g/t gold from 45m in RC1193. - Web Site

ALKANE EXPLORATION

First Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

ARROW ENERGY

Quarterly Report For the Period Ended 31 March 2006

A highly active quarter for Arrow with: First sales gas delivered from Kogan North; Upstream financial close and downstream funding HOA on Tipton West; Initial gas reserves certified on Daandine project; execution of Daandine power generation project EPC and funding agreement; a highly significant MOU signed with GAIL (India) Ltd; Tipton 2P gas reserves increased by 40%; $28 million equity raised; Arrow added to S&P All Ords index; and Arrow complimented by Prime Minister Howard for water disposal initiatives.

Introduction and Highlights

Arrow continued its systematic progress towards the Company’s 2010 goal of 45 PJ p.a. gross gas production by completion of a long list of project and funding milestones during the quarter, as previously committed to investors. In particular Arrow achieved its first revenue through the sale of the first Coal Seam Gas (CSG) from the Surat Basin and prepared for subsequent projects by securing funding of $143 m from three different sources with potential for significantly more project level funding to be raised through an MOU with GAIL. With Kogan North on stream, Daandine and Tipton under development and a pilot on Dundee, Arrow is position to be producing 55 mmcfd gross (34mmcfd net), equivalent to an annualised volume of 20 PJ gross, by the end of 2007. ........ - Web Site

ARROW ENERGY

Quotation of December 2006 Options - Web Site

AUSTPAC RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

AQUILA RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report

HIGHLIGHTS

COAL

Isaac Plains Coal Project

Continued progress with construction of Coal Handling and Preparation Plant and mine infrastructure;
Project on target for first railing of coal in September Quarter;
Cooks Construction appointed mining contractor;
Mining optimisation study demonstrates feasibility for low operating cost dragline operation;
Completion of project funding arrangements with Bank Syndicate.

Belvedere Coal Underground Project

A total of 9,713 metres drilled by the operator, CVRD, for the Quarter;
The full coal-bearing sequence intersected with seams encounted to date at shallower depths than previously modelled;
New tenement application lodged to cover extension of coal seams.

Peak Downs East Underground Coal Project

Stage 1 of a three phase resource drilling programme commenced;
First stage is designed to confirm the coking coal quality of seams in the Moranbah Coal Measures;
Follow-up drilling planned to bring deposits to Indicated Resource status.

Moçambique Coal Project

Encouraging yields of low ash, high swelling coals received from wash tests;
Metallurgical testing to be carried out on intersections of the Chipanga Coal Horizon;
Follow-up drilling programmes planned to commence during next Quarter.

IRON ORE

Acquisition of 4,500 sq km De Beers West Pilbara tenement portfolio completed;
Encouraging intercepts from preliminary drilling programme at the West Pilbara - Red Hill Iron Ore Project with additional drilling planned;
Large diameter diamond drilling to be undertaken at the West Pilbara - Mt Stuart Iron Ore Project to enable further beneficiation testing on “bulk” samples;
Significant results from follow-up mapping and sampling programme at the Eastern Pilbara - Hardey Iron Ore Project.

CORPORATE

Share Placement

Subsequent to end of Quarter, Company enters into arrangements to raise up to $54 million via placement of approximately 8.5 million ordinary shares at $6.35 each.

Australian Stock Exchange

Inclusion in ASX All Ordinaries Index.- Web Site

AURORA MINERALS

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

ATLANTIC GOLD

First Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report

HIGHLIGHTS

TOUQUOY GOLD PROJECT – Nova Scotia Canada

FEASIBILITY STUDY

Resource estimate for the Touquoy Gold Deposit upgraded to 9.76 million tonnes @ 1.8 g/t for 554,500 contained ounces gold.
Total Touquoy Project resources stand at 11.28 million tonnes @ 1.8 g/t for 653,500 contained ounces gold.
Feasibility Study on track with Ausenco Limited retained for Feasibility Study documentation, and Golder Associates Pty Ltd for design of tailings storage facilities.

NEAR MINE EXPLORATION

Extensive gold-mineralised target zone identified from historic drilling around the Caribou Dome on the Caribou Joint Venture, 9 km from Touquoy Three diamond holes drilled with assays pending.

REGIONAL EXPLORATION

Exploration property over historic mining area at Renfrew (51,000 oz produced) located west of Touquoy optioned from local prospectors. ATV may earn 100%.
Preparations in hand for commencement of substantial reconnaissance RAB drilling program, and focussed diamond drilling, to explore ATV’s extensive land holdings.

CORPORATE

Exercise of 30 June 2006 10 cent options underpinned by unconditional underwriting. 2 cent call on partly paid shares to raise $605,926 successfully completed. - Web Site

AUSTRALIAN MINES

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

AUROX RESOURCES

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

AZTEC RESOURCES

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

BARRA RESOURCES

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

BOULDER STEEL

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

BARAKA PETROLEUM

Annual Report - Web Site

BLACK RANGE

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

BOLNISI GOLD

Quarter Activities Report

HIGHLIGHTS

Mexico

Continued excellent drilling results from the Palmarejo Project.
Important drilling results at Rosario Deeps (Palmarejo).
Important drilling results at La Finca (Palmarejo).
Significant progress made in studies on Palmarejo engineering, metallurgy and design work.
Successful exploration at other targets identified in Trogan tenements.
Continued excellent drilling results from the Guadalupe/Las Animas Project.
Drilling commenced at La Patria (Trogan).
Drilling commenced at Todos Santos-Canadensia (Trogan).

Corporate

C$75 million capital raising for Palmarejo.
Declaration and payment of an interim dividend. - Web Site

BONAPARTE DIAMOND MINES

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

BOW ENERGY

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

BREAKAWAY RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

BATAVIA MINING

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

BLUESTONE TIN

Appendix 3B - Web Site

BOUNTY OIL & GAS

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

BOUNTY OIL & GAS

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

CAPRAL ALUMINIUM

Announcement of a new Company Secretary - Web Site

CAZALY RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

CLUFF RESOURCES

First Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

CLUFF RESOURCES

First Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

CHESTER MINING

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports

CARNEGIE CORPORATION

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

CENTAMIN EGYPT

Appendix 3B - Exercise of Employee Options - Web Site

COMET RIDGE

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

CRESCENT GOLD

Appendix 3B - Web Site

COMET RESOURCES

Appointment and Resignation and of Company Secretary - Web Site

COMET RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

CONTACT RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site

DRAGON MINING

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

DRDGOLD

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

DRAKE RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

DIATREME RESOURCES

First Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

DIAMOND ROSE

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

ECHELON RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

ELDORE

Appendix 3B: Application for Quotation - Web Site

ELDORE

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

EMPIRE OIL & GAS

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site

ELK PETROLEUM

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

ELK PETROLEUM

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

EQUATORIAL MINING

Notice of Annual General Meeting - Web Site

EQUATORIAL MINING

Annual Report 2005 - Web Site

EQUINOX MINERALS

Interim Financial Statements Q1 2006 - Web Site

EQUINOX MINERALS

First Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

EQUINOX MINERALS

First Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

FLINDERS DIAMONDS

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

GINDALBIE GOLD

Change of Director's Interest Notice x 2 - Web Site

GINDALBIE GOLD

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

GOLDSTREAM MINING

Share Placement to raise $7.84m - Web Site

GOLDEN STATE

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

GIRALIA RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

GLENEAGLE GOLD

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

GREAT ARTESIAN OIL & GAS

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

GREEN PACIFIC ENERGY

Commitments Test Entity - Third Quarter Report - Web Site

GRD

Annual Report - Web Site

GRYPHON MINERALS

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

GULLEWA

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

HODGES RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

HILL END GOLD

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

HERALD RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities Report

HIGHLIGHTS

$120m equity financing during quarter substantially underpins development cost of high-grade Dairi zinc/lead project, based initially on Anjing Hitam deposit
Construction expected to commence shortly following receipt of final approvals and land acquisition
Exploration results at Lae Jehe continue to excite (18m @ 11% Zn, 5% Pb). Previously published resources to be re-estimated
Zinc and molybdenum anomalism identified at new Sarkea project 10km to the south of Dairi- Web Site

HINDMARSH RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

HITEC ENERGY

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

IBERIAN RESOURCES

Third Quarter Report

HIGHLIGHTS

The Company’s combined resource base at its Lichkvaz and Montemor Gold Projects exceeds 1.75 million ounces of contained gold equivalent.
The Company is quickly moving towards gold production with the re-commissioning of the 1.4million ounce high-grade Lichkvaz Gold Project now well under way.
The Company remains on track to commence gold production at the Lichkvaz Gold Project in the second half of 2006, at an initial annual rate of approximately 70,000 ounces of gold equivalent.
Capital cost is expected to be minimal at US$4million.
Total cash operating costs are expected to be in the sector’s lowest quartile, at approximately US$200/oz gold equivalent.
The pre-feasibility study on the Company's 610,000oz Montemor Gold Project in Portugal is progressing favourably. Initial results indicate the potential for a robust gold project.
Strong existing mining culture and operations in both Armenia and Portugal
Governments of both Armenia and Portugal exceptionally supportive of the development of new mining projects in their countries.
The Company continues to aggressively advance all four of its quality gold projects
During the March quarter the Company completed the placement of 17 million new ordinary shares at $0.60 per share to raise $10.2 million.
Cash reserves at 31 March were $9.87million - Web Site

ILUKA RESOURCES

Iluka today announced a joint venture with Mithril Resources in relation to two tenements in the Eucla Basin. The joint venture enables Iluka to earn a 51% interest by meeting certain obligations (defined in the release). Iluka's interest in the joint venture is confined to mineral sands.

The two tenements are immediately adjacent to existing Iluka tenements and those held in conjunction with Adelaide Resources Ltd. One of the tenements is surrounded by existing Iluka tenements while the other, always thought to be prospective, has become more so after the drilling of the Gulliver's Prospect....- Web Site

IMAGE RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

INDEPENDENCE GROUP

QUARTERLY REPORT

GROUP HIGHLIGHTS

NPAT - $6.6 million for the quarter (YTD $15.9m) after $0.3 million exploration write off and $1.1 million write up of December quarter receivables due to increase in nickel price during the March quarter
Quarterly NPAT based on unhedged nickel sales at A$21,493 per tonne, significantly lower than current prices, which should result in a profit revaluation in the June quarter
$27.0 million cash and net receivables (Dec $21.5m) after debt repayment of $1.0 million and tax payment of $3.1 million
Original project finance low value hedging (174t/month @A$12,168/t) will be completed in April 2006 which will result in an additional $1.4 million revenue each month from May 2006 (based on a spot nickel price of A$20,000/tonne)
Interim dividend announced - 2 cents per share fully franked, payable 9 May 2006

OPERATIONS HIGHLIGHTS

Production – 62,340t at 3.18% Ni (Budget 3.4%) for 1,984 Ni t. June quarter production expected to significantly exceed the budget of 2,210 Ni t.
Cash costs – A$4.13/lb payable nickel (Budget A$3.98) (YTD A$3.66/lb, Budget A$3.94)
515 Ni t (35% of production) mined outside or in excess of June 2005 ore reserves
McLeay Shoots 1 and 2 intersected by decline development and both shoots remain open to the south and east
Long South decline has progressed to the start of the Long South target area (drill-hole KD6067BW7 – 3.6m @ 3.3%Ni). Drilling intersected 2.45m @ 3.1% Ni on the basal ultramafic channel contact, on the most southerly traverse drilled to date (open to the south and west)

EXPLORATION HIGHLIGHTS

NICKEL/OTHER

Ravensthorpe JV - drill intercept of 6m @ 1.0% Ni from 157m with strong electromagnetic (EM) conductor identified adjacent to hole
Goldsworthy JV - large strong gravity anomaly coincident with a banded iron formation synform fold closure on tenements where IGO earning an 80% interest. Anomaly has estimated excess mass of 4 billion tonnes – drilling in June quarter to determine if anomaly is caused by iron ore. Refer to Atlas Iron Limited’s quarterly report for progress on the Atlas option tenements

GOLD

Tropicana JV - true width drill intercepts including 42m @ 3.3g/t Au, 45m @ 2.2g/t Au and 23m @ 2.1g/t Au. Current drilling program expected to enable initial resource calculation to commence.
Dalwallinu - new virgin gold anomaly at Little Wongan Hills
Coomberdale - new large virgin gold anomaly
Cobar - new large virgin gold anomalies - Web Site

INNAMINCKA PETROLEUM

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

INDOPHIL RESOURCES

Results of Meeting - Web Site

JAGUAR MINERALS

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

JUPITER MINES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

KORAB RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

KAGARA ZINC

Appendix 3B - Web Site

KINGSGATE CONSOLIDATED

Third Quarter Activities Report

KEY POINTS

On track for forecast annual production & costs
Gold production 30,435oz
Cash Operating Costs of US$260/oz for quarter
Cash Costs for the year-to-date US$198/oz gold
Plant expansion feasibility study refocused on improved silver recoveries
Excellent exploration results continue
Andean Resources takeover - Kingsgate 10.3%- Web Site

LEFROY RESOURCES

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

LEGEND MINING

First Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

LONGREACH GOLD OIL

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

LION ENERGY

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

LATROBE MAGNESIUM

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

LEYSHON RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

MACARTHUR COAL

Appendix 3B - New Issue of Shares - Web Site

METEX RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

METEORIC RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

MARENGO MINING

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

MARENGO MINING

Third Quarter Activities Report

Key points for the quarter

Marengo to move to 100% ownership of its Yandera Project.
Diamond drilling rig mobilisation for Yandera scheduled for early May 2006.
A$1.2million placement made to leading global commodities trading company (Sempra Metals Corporation).
Re-interpretation of stream sediment data highlights a much larger footprint for the Yandera copper porphyry (8kms x 2 kms).
Focus on the gold endowment of the Yandera project confirms the excellent potential for significant epithermal gold systems, within the project area.
Cash balance (at quarter’s end) of $7.4M with 66M shares on issue. - Web Site

METALLICA MINERALS

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

MURCHISON METALS

Third Quarter Report

Highlights

Increase in Years 1 and 2 production for Stage 1
Road upgrade works in progress
Geraldton ore storage facility nearing completion
Road transport prime movers delivered and bottom dump trailer deliveries commenced
First ore shipments scheduled for August 2006
Stage 2 pre-feasibility study results confirm robust economics
Stage 2 drilling campaign commenced
Stage 2 Definitive Feasibility Study commenced
Consortium discussions on infrastructure development continue
New Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer appointed
Senior management team announced - Web Site

MOTO GOLDMINES

Appendix 3B - Web Site

MOLY MINES

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

MONAX MINING

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

MAXIMUS RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site

MONTO MINERALS

THIRD QUARTER ACTIVITIES AND CASHFLOW REPORT

COUNTDOWN TO PRODUCTION……

Monto on target for funding of Goondicum Industrial Minerals Project

Substantial increase in Inferred Resources of feldspar and apatite
Titanomagnetite emerges from pilot testing as potential fifth product
Subsequent to end of quarter - preparation of a feldspar bulk sample was completed for fine grinding test work and customer trials as a high value product for paint and powder coating applications
Commissioning of the Goondicum project is expected to commence during February 2007. - Web Site

NAVIGATOR RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site

NIDO PETROLEUM

Letter to Shareholders & Notice of AGM - Web Site

NICKEL AUSTRALIA

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

NKWE PLATINUM

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

NEWLAND RESOURCES

Third Quarter Cashflow Report

NEW ZEALND OIL & GAS

NZOG Permits Map April 2006 - Web Site

NEW ZEALND OIL & GAS

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

ORCHARD PETROLEUM

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

ORCHARD PETROLEUM

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

ORIGIN ENERGY

Weekly Drilling Report - Web Site

OROYA MINING

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report

HIGHLIGHTS

Major gold ground position established in Lachlan Fold Belt
Eight new areas acquired:

Ballarat North - Ballarat and Creswick goldfields, Victoria
Mt Piper - prospective for Fosterville - Nagambie style gold
St Arnaud South - southern extension of St Arnaud goldfield
Sofala - key gold prospective region east of Orange-Parkes
Gumble - skarn hosted copper-gold targets near Orange
Pambula - historic goldfield
Moruya - historic goldfield
Cowarra South - southern extension of historic Cowarra goldfield

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

RESOURCE MINING CORP

Third Quarter Cashflow Report

RUSINA MINING

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - HIGHLIGHTS DURING QUARTER

Acquisition by Letter of Intent for an Adjoining tenement to the Acoje Project.
Appointment of two new Directors.
Technical, corporate and legal audit of the Acoje project and the Company in general.
Takeovers Panel Application.
Operating Agreement over the Acoje MPSA on legal advice found to be void.
Rusina acquisition by Letter Agreement of Acoje MPSA from CRAU.
Chairman resigns, Interim Chairman elected.
Geophysics program began with Induced Potential and Airborne Magnetometer survey planned.
Soil sampling program west of the Acoje central block.
IP returns significant new PGM anomaly at the Acoje Project
Chromite Scoping Study begins- Web Site

RAMELIUS RESOURCES

Quarter Activities Report

HIGHLIGHTS

MINING COMMENCED AT WATTLE DAM

Gold Ore exposed at the surface
Grade Control Drilling confirms high gold grades.
4,900 tonnes of ore with an estimated grade of 5.0 g/t gold stockpiled from first two levels (5.0 metres).
Grade Control Drilling commenced for the third and fourth levels.

COMMITMENT TO EXTENSIVE EXPLORATION PROGRAM

Twenty priority targets identified within Spargoville project area.
1. Major drilling program of 24,000 metres of RAB, 2,400 metres of Air-core, 1000 metres of diamond drilling at Hilditch and 3,000 auger samples.
2. Targeting Gold, Nickel and Tantalum.
Infill drilling at Black Cat Gold Project.

SHARE PURCHASE PLAN

The Directors announced a Share Purchase Plan at 11.5 cents per share to eligible shareholders to assist with working capital. - Web Site

Production Volume (SGL 50% Interest)

Average production per producing well this quarter (Q3), increased by 6.4% over the previous quarter (Q2) to 183 thousand standard cubic feet per day (Mscfd) (189 gigajoules (GJ) per day).
Increased quarterly production was achieved at the Camden Project despite reduced plant availability due to schedule maintenance (7 days in January and February). Quarterly production was 168% higher than the previous corresponding quarter.
The best producing well in the Camden Project produced consistently greater than 870 Mscfd (900 GJ) per day during the current quarter.
Sydney Gas has a 50% interest in the production from the wells at the Camden Project described above.

Exploration (SGL 50% Interest)

The JV parties have approved an exploration budget of approximately $34 million (Sydney Gas’ share approximately $17 million) for the period to December 2008 covering a work program which aims to prove up additional reserves within the exploration licences held by the JV inclusive of the Camden, Hunter and Merriwa Projects. This covers the Permit areas of PEL 2, PEL 4, PEL 5 and PEL 267........- Web Site

SCIMITAR RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

STUART PETROLEUM

Third Quarter Activities Report - SUMMARY

PRODUCTION:
Production for the quarter totalled 183,300 barrels, a 6.6% decrease over the previous period. The decrease mainly reflects scheduled maintenance activities in the field and production constraints on the Derrilyn field. Production for the year to date totaled 570,000 barrels, a decrease of 5.9% compared to 606,000 barrels for the previous corresponding period. The Company forecasts improved oil production in the fourth quarter to bring total production for the full year to around 800,000 bbls

REVENUE and PRICING:
Sales revenues for the quarter totalled $12.2 million, a 6.2% decrease over the previous period. The decrease was primarily due to lower production. The average price received was $67.89 per barrel, $0.29 per barrel or 0.4% above the previous period. Sales Revenue for the year to date totaled $39.2 million, a 32.4% increase over the $29.6 million in the previous corresponding period which reflects the increased prices received.

EXPLORATION:
Expenditures on exploration/appraisal and development totaled $4.4 million for the quarter. The amount of exploration expenditure expensed for the quarter was $0.3 million bringing the total expensed for the year to date to $10.1 million. The Toparoa #1 exploration well was drilled successfully and resulted in a new field discovery after a drill stem test flowed at a rate of 1814 barrels per day of 42 degree API oil from a six metre column in the Hutton formation. The well has been completed and planning is in progress for early production.

OIL FIELD DEVELOPMENT:
Worrior #4 development well was drilled successfully during the quarter. The well was completed and production commenced on 2 April 2006.

Derrilyn #3 development well was drilled successfully during the quarter and resulted in an oil discovery in the Cadna-owie formation. The discovery is subject to further evaluation. The well has been cased and planning is in progress for early production.

QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 31 MARCH 2006 HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE QUARTER

Exploration Activity

Commencement of drilling in early January 2006 of Eagle North-1 appraisal well on California Eagle Oil Pool Development Project, with potential to contain up to 34 million barrels of oil and 58 billion cubic feet of gas. Victoria Petroleum has a 20% interest on success in Eagle North-1 drilling and completion for production.
Commencement in April 2006 of exploration drilling program of five wells in South Australian Cooper Basin permits. Of the five exploration wells, Tomcat-1 is planned to test a target with up to 16 million barrel oil potential, if oil is present, up dip to well with “oil show” of 785 barrels of oil per day.
Within southern Cooper Basin permit PEL 115, the interpreted presence of a 23 million barrel oil-in-place Murta resource on the Mirage – Lightning – Jindivik structure interpreted from 3D seismic data, to be further tested by the April 2006 Jindivik-1 exploration well.
Commencement of drilling in May 2006 by White Sands Petroleum of 2700 metre exploration well on Reids Dome in Petroleum Lease 231 targeting up to 309 billion cubic feet of gas potential, if gas is present. Victoria Petroleum has a 40% free carried interest through the drilling, testing and completion of the well.
Commencement of drilling in June 2006 by White Sands Petroleum of horizontal appraisal well in gas bearing Triassic sands of the North Cherwondah well, Petroleum Lease 171, targeting up to 125 billion cubic feet of gas. Victoria Petroleum has an 8% free carried interest through the drilling and completion of the well.
Eight exploration and appraisal wells planned over the next four months with a target potential in excess of 50 million barrels of oil and up to 425 billion cubic feet of gas, if oil and gas is present, as part of 12 well exploration program over next eight months as per the attached drilling schedule.

Development and Production Activity

Total gross oil production over the quarter from Victoria Petroleum’s Australian oilfields was 456,671 barrels with net 34,925 barrels of oil to Victoria Petroleum at an average of 388 barrels of oil per day, an 8% increase in net oil production over the previous quarter.
Higher oil and gas prices during the quarter provided oil and gas sales revenue of $4.1 million, an increase of 246% over the previous quarter........... - Web Site

WESTRALIAN GAS & POWER

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

WESTERN AREAS

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

WHITE SANDS PETROLEUM

Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

YILGARN GOLD

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

Friday, April 28 2006, 3:16 PM

CITIGOLD

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report

HIGHLIGHTS

Warrior intersects high grade gold vein - The Warrior decline has intersected quartz and heavily mineralised sulphide veins assaying 40 g/t of gold. Ore from this vein is being stockpiled.
Warrior Gold Mine accelerated - The Warrior mine decline is 55% completed and accelerating. Gold production is scheduled to commence at the end of August 2006.
Current Assets increased by 156% to $9.6 million - With the placement of almost $6 million in Citigold shares and the acquisition of shares in another public listed company, current assets increased significantly.
Acquisition of Gateway Mining Shareholding - Citigold acquired a strategic 17% shareholding in explorer Gateway Mining Limited (ASX code 'GML'). The cost was $2.6 million, settled in Citigold shares.
Funding Negotiations well advanced - Citigold is currently negotiating with an investment group that has the capacity to provide the full funding required to achieve the increased 100,000 ounce per year gold output.
Share value rises by 25 % - Citigold Corporation increased its market capitalisation in the quarter from $65 million to $91 million. This has further risen to $170 million at the date of this report.... - Web Site

GOLDSEARCH

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report

HIGHLIGHTS

PANAON ISLAND GOLD PROJECT, Philippines
Significant progress on rehabilitating the existing underground development.
SHARE ISSUE
A capital raising through a fully underwritten one-for-two rights issue at 3 cents per share and option to raise $2,748,000 completed successfully.
BLOODS RANGE – EL 5701, Northern Territory
A program for re-visiting the site for auger geochemistry on the reef structure scheduled for the current quarter.
WINDEYER – EL 6094, New South Wales
Results of a four hole drilling program due early next quarter.
URANIUM PROJECTS, Queensland
Mary Kathleen regional area prospects visited to define exploration targets.

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ICON ENERGY

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

LAKES OIL

Quarterly Report

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Loy Yang 2
Loy Yang 2 was drilled in March, 2006 to a total depth of 1,443 metres on the Loy Yang Dome in the Latrobe Valley to test for Strzelecki tight gas reservoirs. The well is strategically located next to largest power station in Australia.

Three stem tests were conducted which recovered a small amount of gas to surface accompanied by water. The gas contained heavy wet gas (C1-C4). The well was originally designed only to drill to 1200 metres. Although the well encountered some very interesting results, it could not drill below 1443 metres, as the well was only engineered to this depth.

Loy Yang 2 well has:
Confirmed the presence of tight gas reservoirs throughout the Strzelecki Group in this well;
Discovered the presence of free oil in the Strzelecki Group in what has generally been regarded as basement;
Shown that both oil and gas shows continued to total depth, inferring that further oil and gas are present at deeper levels, based on correlation with the Loy Yang 1A well, drilled 40 metres away;
Upgraded the potential of the Strzelecki Group tight gas model throughout all of our Gippsland Basin permits ;
Extended the prospectivity of the Strzelecki Group across the Baragwanath Anticline from Boundary Creek-2, located 70 to the east of this well.

Structural mapping indicates that the crest of the Loy Yang Dome forms a closure at the top of the Strzelecki Group and is located up dip from the Loy Yang 2 well.

Loy Yang 2 will has been cased and will be hydraulically fractured at a later date.

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MITHRIL

MINERAL SANDS JOINT VENTURE WITH ILUKA RESOURCES LIMITED

Mithril Resources Ltd is pleased to announce a Joint Venture with Iluka (Eucla Basin) Pty Ltd a fully own subsidiary of Iluka Resources Ltd to explore for mineral sands on Exploration Licence (EL) 2870, and Exploration Licence Application (ELA) 26/03. The Joint Venture Area is situated approximately 27 kilometres west of Ceduna in South Australia and 17 kilometres east of the zircon rich Tripitaka discovery.
EL 2870 and ELA 26/03 are situated on the Ooldea Range an old coastal barrier within the Eucla Basin. The basin is emerging as a new major mineral sands province within South Australia as evident from the recent zircon discoveries announced by Iluka at Jacinth and Ambrosia prospects, and more recently the joint announcement by Iluka and Adelaide Resources of the Tripitaka discovery on their Colona property. The Tripitaka discovery, situated 17 kilometres west of ELA 26/03, has been reported to contain exceptionally high levels of zircon (68%) and zircon prices are currently at near record levels......

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MITHRIL

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

TASGOLD

Third Quarter Technical Report & Cashflow Report - Web Site

ACCENT RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

ADAMUS RESOURCES

Third Quarter Report

HIGHLIGHTS

New resource upgrade results in a 30% increase in ounces and a 5% increase in grade to 22 Mt @ 2.1g/t for 1,500,000 oz gold at the Southern Ashanti Gold Project.
Very positive scoping study outcomes, results in Adamus immediately commencing a full feasibility study into the development of the Southern Ashanti Gold Project.
Completion of technical, legal and financial due diligence on the, high grade, Anwia South acquisition. Historic drill intersections include: 6m @ 148g/t, 5m @ 71.7g/t & 14m @ 10.1g/t gold.
Continued exploration success on the northern extension of the Salman Shear (Akanko prospect) identifies consistent mineralization over 550 metres of strike including: 13m @ 4.31g/t, 8m @ 5.8g/t & 7m @ 4.84g/t gold.
The Company welcomed African Lion 2 Limited to its share register through a private placement of 3.9 million ordinary shares to raise A$2.7 million.- Web Site

AED OIL

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

ATLAS GOLD

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

ABRA MINING

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

AIM RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

AUSTRALIAN OIL COMPANY

EGO: Dune-1 to commence drilling Saturday 29 April 2006 - Web Site

ARROW ENERGY

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

ASTRO MINING

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

ARC ENERGY

Third Quarter Activities Report

ARC ENERGY DELIVERS ANOTHER RECORD RESULT IN MARCH 2006 QUARTER PERTH,

Western Australia: ARC Energy Limited (ASX:ARQ) today announced it had achieved another sales revenue record for the March 2006 quarter of $31.43 million, up from the previous record of $31.39 million reported in the prior period.

Production net to ARC for the quarter was 6,204 boepd, a marginal decline from the last quarter due to less than predicted production from the Jingemia and Hovea oil fields, as well as delays in first oil production at the ROC operated Cliff Head field. Production is forecast to increase over the next quarter as Cliff Head ramps up initial production to 10,000 bopd and Hovea continues to benefit from recent production optimisation work.

Gas sales were at record levels for the quarter and gas production averaged 17.5 TJ/day net to ARC, down from the record 19 TJ/day reported in the prior quarter due to lower production from Tarantula as a result of production testing and a compressor refurbishment program undertaken at Beharra Springs...... - Web Site

ASHBURTON MINERALS

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

ATLANTIC GOLD

Proceeds from Auction of Forfeited Shares - Web Site

AUSTRALIAN UNITED GOLD

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

AXG MINING

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

ANTARES ENERGY

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

BLINA DIAMONDS

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

BRANDRILL

Commitments Test Entity - Third Quarter Report - Web Site

BERKELEY RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

BULLION MINERALS

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

BEACH PETROLEUM

Appendix 3B New Issue Announcement - Web Site

BEACH PETROLEUM

COE ann: Amendment to Drilling Report Update Silver Sands-1 - Web Site

BEACH PETROLEUM

COE: Drilling Report Update Silver Sands-1 - Web Site

BLUESTONE TIN

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site

CHALICE GOLD MINES

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

CONQUEST MINING

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

CRESCENT GOLD

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

CENTRAL PETROLEUM

Appendix 3B Exercise of options - Web Site

CONTACT RESOURCES

Trading Halt - Web Site

CULLEN RESOURCES

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

DE GREY MINING

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

DOMINION MINING

Challenger Exploration - Web Site

DIAMONEX LIMITED

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

DIATREME RESOURCES

First Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

DIATREME RESOURCES

Notice of Annual General Meeting - Web Site

EASTERN CORPORATION

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

ELDORE

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site

ELEMENTAL RESOURCES

Placement of shares to Mr Klaus Eckhof completed - Web Site

ELECTROMETALS

2005 Annual Report - Web Site

EMPEROR MINES

Tolukuma Bonanza Gold Discovery

Recent exploration at the Tolukuma Gold Mine via an underground exploration drive extending from current operations has discovered two zones of high grade gold mineralisation in the Zine Structure, a significant regional structure that is parallel to the main Tolukuma Structure and approximately 350m to the east.
Based on the model that structures in the Tolukuma Gold Mine host bonanza grade gold mineralisation, underground exploration has commenced along the Zine Structure. Significant mineralisation has been intersected in the vicinity of a cross structure called the Tinabar Structure. Intersecting structures often form dilation zones where gold can precipitate.
The area was previously identified as a high priority target from surface work approximately 300m distant along strike, where a small open pit has produced some 20,000 ounces of gold.
To date two zones of low sulphidation epithermal gold mineralisation have been intersected in channel sampling along the underground drive:

Zone 1 is currently 36m in length, with average vein width of 1.9m @ 26g/t gold (uncut) and 74g/t silver; and
Zone 2 is currently 40m in length, with average vein width of 2.0m @ 89g/t gold (uncut) and 114g/t silver. This zone remains open to the south where the drive development is continuing. - Web Site

GLENEAGLE GOLD

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

GATEWAY MINING

Third Quarter Report

GIDGEE GOLD PROJECT WA

Top global gold producer farms in to Gateways Gidgee Gold Project.
Received notification from Placer Dome Australia that it has satisfactorily completed its due-diligence on the Gidgee Gold Project. Placer to spend over $4 million to earn 70% of selective area totalling 80 square kilometres and must spend $400,000 within the first year and before it can exit.
Priority drilling target at Victory Creek shows similarities to Placer’s Wallaby deposit in the Laverton Tectonic zone that contains a total resource of 7.1 million ozs. Work programs for exploration are currently being prepared with Placer indicating that deep diamond drilling of the Victory Creek target and reconnaissance air core drilling will occur towards the end of the coming quarter.
Gateway has commenced a 4,000 metre rotary airblast (RAB) drilling program testing several targets at Airport and the Cup, where previous drilling has returned 12 metres @ 3.16 g/t gold that has never been followed up.

COWRA NSW

Joint Venture partner Goldminco Corporation has completed a reverse circulation (RC) drilling program testing three magnetic targets for skarn associated mineralisation. A total of three holes for 359 metres were completed. No assay results have yet been received.

QUEENSLAND

The company has had several expressions of interest for a potential JV of the Surprise Project located in Mt Isa. Positive results of a soil sampling program completed last year have extended the Jolt gold-in-soil anomaly with a peak value of up to 0.11 g/t gold. The Company seeks a joint venture partner to test numerous copper, copper-gold and gold only targets- Web Site

GOLD AURA

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

GRAYNIC METALS

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site

HILLGROVE RESOURCES

Full Year Accounts 31 January 2006 - Web Site

HAMPTON HILL MINING

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

INDEPENDENCE GROUP

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

INCREMENTAL PETROLEUM

Results of Meeting - Web Site

JACKSON GOLD

Third Quarter Activities Report

HIGHLIGHTS

WALLBROOK PROJECT

The Company has made significant progress on a Scoping Study into the economic value of its Wallbrook Project resources, located 125 km north-east of Kalgoorlie, as follows;

Interim results from initial pit optimisation studies are positive for various development scenarios including stand alone - toll milling - heap leach, and combinations of these.
Ongoing pit optimisations provide a range of results, but indicate that at cash costs of $500-550 per ounce an in-pit resource of 150,000 - 250,000 ounces is possible.
Initial mining studies show a large pit - high mining rate scenario delivers a 30% lower than expected mining cost. Optimisation parameters are being revised on this positive outcome.
Metallurgical test-work on average grade core samples shows appropriate study parameters of 95% recovery for CIP processing and 73% for Heap Leach processing.
The Company is also particularly encouraged by the potential low-capital cost options available to it through either a Toll Milling and/or Heap Leach operation.... - Web Site

JUBILEE MINES

Appendix 3B - Web Site

JINDALEE RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site

KALGOORLIE-BOULDER

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

KINGSGATE CONSOLIDATED

Appendix 3B - DRP & Option Exercise - Web Site

LIBERTY GOLD

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site

LIVINGSTONE PETROLEUM

Appendix 3B: Allotment of 4000000 Ordinary Shares - Web Site

MINCOR RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities Report

Mincor implements new growth strategy to expand its core nickel business and grow in gold and base metals
First fruits of new strategy with start of regional nickel exploration drilling at Widgiemooltha and Carnilya Hill and acquisition of Lake Cowan Gold and Gascoyne Tungsten-Uranium Projects
Mincor doubles interim dividend on back of strong half-year profits of $10 million
Mincor celebrates completion of its first half-decade of mining at Kambalda as nickel price approaches all time highs- Web Site

MIDAS RESOURCES

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

MARENGO MINING

Results of General Meeting held on 28 April 2006 - Web Site

MICHELAGO LIMITED

Third Quarter Activities Report

Highlights

Michelago Merger with Golden China Resource Corporation

Merger activities continue in accordance with the previously announced Business Combination Agreement. A reply to comments associated with the review of the Scheme Documents by the Australian Securities Commission was sent to ASIC on 27 April. It is expected Class Meetings of Michelago security holders will be scheduled for mid June.
During the quarter, Golden China released an initial resource statement of 432,000 ounces of gold for its Nibao gold project located in Guizhou Province, PRC.
Golden China has further completed approximately 15,000 metres of a 17,000 metre infill grid drilling and exploration programme, in addition to the resource drilling mentioned above.` They have also commenced a pre-Feasibility Study for the development of the Nibao gold project.

BioGold (Michelago 99%)

BioGold has today finalised the sources of its financing to replace the existing 200 million RMB working capital loans. The replacement loans will be from Golden China and China Construction Bank.......

Australian Solomons Gold Pty Ltd (ASG) (Michelago 38%)

The Bankable Feasibility Study for the re-development of the Gold Ridge Mine in the Solomon Islands is scheduled for completion in late 2006.
The recent unrest in the Solomon Islands has had no impact on the Gold Ridge project.
An IPO of ASG on the Toronto Stock Exchange is currently scheduled for mid-2006. - Web Site

MATRIX METALS

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report

Highlight Snap Shots:

Westpac Bank chosen as Debt Provider for White Range Project
Enhanced White Range Project Economics announced
McCabe Copper Resource Increased by 135%
Uranium Joint Venture with Deep Yellow Limited
New Uranium Anomalies Identified
Cash at Bank of $7.7 million
Copper Price continuing to rise significantly - Web Site

MAWSON WEST

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site

NOVA ENERGY

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

NIAGARA MINING

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports

NICKEL AUSTRALIA

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

NORWEST ENERGY

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report

Highlights

Record production at the Jingemia Oilfield
Reprocessing of 3D seismic data in North Sea Block 48/1b & 2c completed and interpretation underway targeting gas updip and adjacent to discovery well
Seismic acquisition completed in two Perth Basin blocks
Four wells of a five wells program drilled in West Virginia
Three wells drilled in Kentucky
Tennessee wells continued to produce gas at low rates.
Delhi office fully operational. - Web Site

ODYSSEY ENERGY

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

ORCHARD PETROLEUM

South East Lost Hills Update - Web Site

ORD RIVER RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

PARAMOUNT MINING

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

PALADIN RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

PLANET GAS

First Quarter Report

QUARTERLY HIGHLIGHTS

USA

Completion of 9 wells in the West Esponda Pilot Production Program.
Further strategic acquisitions at West Esponda.
Western Gas Resources Inc. new partner and operator of Big Cat Project.
Big Cat Field dewatering enhancement study commences.
Dewatering commences on East Esponda Indian Creek Project.
Well testing commences at Skull Creek.
Oriva Federal Plan of Development lodged.
Oriva Federal permitting approvals significantly advanced.
Oriva CBM production of 31,450 Mcf (19,106 Mcf NRI)
Average CBM sale price received was US$6.28 per Mcf.

AUSTRALIA

Gippsland and Otway work plans submitted.

CORPORATE

Share placement raises $4 million. - Web Site

PLATINUM AUSTRALIA

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report

HIGHLIGHTS

Measured and Indicated Resource Estimate for the Smokey Hills PGM Project

Platinum Australia Limited (ASX:PLA) (AIM:PLAA) announced that the Measured and Indicated Resource estimate (diluted) for the Smokey Hills PGM Project was 5.3 million tonnes at a grade of 5.61 g/t 4E PGM (platinum + palladium + rhodium + gold).

The resource estimate for the Project was completed by Snowden Mining Industry Consultants based on a diluted UG2 Reef including a 15 cm Footwall Cut and a Hangingwall Cut to the L2 parting (approximately 25cm) for an average thickness of approximately 1.1 metre. This approach is consistent with South African platinum mining industry practice of reporting a minimum resource width of approximately 1 metre or in this case to a known parting or geological structure, based on mining constraints.

Excellent Metallurgical Results for Smokey Hills Feasibility Study

Results from metallurgical test work carried out on samples from the Smokey Hills PGM Project achieved flotation recoveries in excess of 88% into a final saleable concentrate.

New Order Prospecting Right Issued for Smokey Hills PGM Project

A New Order Prospecting Right has now been issued covering the Smokey Hills PGM Project. This replaces the existing Prospecting Permit for the project. - Web Site

PLENTY RIVER

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

PERSEUS MINING

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports

Highlights

Results from wide spaced drilling on the first two of nine regionally significant soil anomalies at Tengrela have produced additional impressive results on nearly every line, including, an open ended intercept of 25m at 3.2g/t, 4m at 42.6g/t, an open ended intercept of 31m at 1.4g/t, 8m at 3.4g/t, 29m at 1.1g/t, 28m at 1.0g/t, 4m at 5.0g/t and 12m at 1.7g/t Au. The nine soil anomalies span 55km of an under explored section of the Syama gold belt in northern Ivory Coast, along strike from the Syama Mine and the Tabakoroni discovery on the Mali side of the border.
Ongoing drilling at the eastern end of Obdilla has identified a zone approximately 70-80m wide, with grades commonly ranging between 1.0g/t Au and 3.5g/t Au, while 1.1km to the west, intercepts of 9m at 1.9g/t, 7.5m at 2.0g/t and 8m at 1.2g/t Au from a single hole highlights the potential for the Obdilla deposit to host a significant gold discovery. Intercepts during the quarter included 71m at 3.3g/t, 46m at 3.6g/t, 80m @ 1.8g/t, 79m at 1.7g/t, 76m at 1.5g/t and 17.5m at 2.1g/t. A third rig has been mobilized to test the central part of the anomaly and Perseus has acquired licences covering 4,846 sq km along strike from Obdilla in recognition of the significance of this Carlin style gold discovery. Carlin style deposits often occur in clusters.
Positive column test results for both oxide and sulphide ore and the buoyant gold price enhance the prospectivity of the Grumesa deposit in Ghana, where a feasibility study for a heap leach mining operation is in process. - Web Site

PURUS ENERGY

Purus Drilling Update 28 April 2006 - Web Site

QUAY MAGNESIUM

Progress Report

Quay Magnesium Limited (Quay) announces that all major components of its magnesium alloy plant in Nanjing, China are now operational.

In January, Quay announced that it had encountered problems with the refractory lining of one of its furnaces. Quay successfully repaired the lining of this melting furnace in February and has now commissioned all its five furnaces and its continuous caster. A total of approximately 300 tonne of AZ-type and AM-type alloys has been produced and cast as ingots. These are the major common magnesium alloys used by the automotive and electronics industries.

The initial module is expected to reach design capability of around 15,000 tonne per annum during early calendar 2007. Ramp up has commenced slowly, with production expected to rise more steadily towards the end of calendar 2006.

During the ramp up period the company will work towards achieving product certification from its customer base. - Web Site

QUANTUM RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

REED RESOURCES

Third Quarter Report

COMET VALE PROJECT

Sand Queen Gold Mine
Production Joint Venture
(Kingsrose Mining Pty Ltd earning 50%)

During the quarter, development on 2 Level of the Sand Queen mine by Joint Venture operator Kingsrose Mining Pty Ltd has been driven 112 metres south and 18 metres north of the Sand Queen Shaft.
This development has revealed two reefs in the Sand Queen South deposit (6,500 t @ 19.7 g/t Au): a “Main” reef, which is equivalent to the main reef in the historic Sand Queen mine workings, and an “EMain” reef, which is parallel to the Main reef and less than 1 metre and up to 5 metres east of the Main reef. The Main reef averages about 1.5m wide and the EMain reef is 0.3-1.5 metres wide (average about 0.9 metres).
Stoping of the “EMain” and “Main” reefs has commenced on 2 Level. A planned stope on the EMain reef, north of a NW-SE trending fault (Ulysses fault) is predicted to be 18 metres long, 1.4 metres wide, 20-25 metres high and contain about 1400 tonnes.........- Web Site

RED HILL IRON

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

RIO TINTO

US$1 billion Hope Downs mine development approved

Rio Tinto today announced it will immediately start construction of the US$1 billion Hope Downs iron ore project in Western Australia, following Western Australian Government approval and the ratification of the Hope Downs Joint Venture.
Rio Tinto and its joint venture partner, Hancock Prospecting Pty Limited, will proceed with the development of the Hope Downs iron ore project at an estimated capital cost of US$590 million. Rio Tinto and Hancock Prospecting will share the mine development cost. Stage one will have an annual capacity of 22 million tonnes, with first production expected in early 2008. At the completion of Stage two the annual capacity of the mine will be 30 million tonnes.- Web Site

RIO TINTO

Rio Tinto plc share transaction 27/04/06 - Web Site

ROC OIL

First Quarter Activities Report

KEY POINTS

PRODUCTION

ROC’s first oil production and sale from Africa occurred as a result of production start-up from the Chinguetti Field (ROC: 3.25% working interest), offshore Mauritania. By Quarter-end cumulative gross production had exceeded 2 MMBO and the first cargo loading of approximately 1 MMBO was completed.

DEVELOPMENT

As at midnight on 27 April 2006, final preparations were underway for the imminent production from the first well at the Cliff Head Oil Field, offshore Western Australia.

EXPLORATION

Based on preliminary interpretation of ROC’s 2005 seismic survey, an encouraging number of prospects and leads have been identified in the Cabinda South Block, onshore Angola.

CORPORATE

A placement of 28 million fully paid ordinary shares (14.9% of the Company’s then issued share capital) was made to UK-based institutional investors at a price of $2.71/£1.15, raising $75.9 million/£32.2 million before expenses. The funds will be used to accelerate ROC’s exploration programme, onshore Angola.

FINANCIAL

At Quarter-end ROC had approximately $91.5 million in cash and no debt.
A $40 million/US$30 million Bridging Loan Facility was finalised to provide flexibility of funding options during 2006, prior to an $80 million/US$60 million Borrowing Base Loan Facility being put in place. - Web Site

REDPORT

Third Quarter Activities Report

Significant progress has been made at the advance stage Lake Maitland Project and further uranium opportunities are being pursued.

Currently, Report is completing further survey work and assay testing at Lake Maitland, and it has also commissioned uranium resource specialists Hellman & Schofield to compile a JORC compliant resource estimation for the project. A JORC compliant resource estimate will assist the company in making future decisions relating to the project’s feasibility work. - Web Site

REDPORT

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

RANGE RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

SUB-SAHARA RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

SMC GOLD

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

SALLY MALAY

Appendix 3B - Exercise of unlisted options - Web Site

SALLY MALAY

Third Quarter Report - HIGHLIGHTS DURING QUARTER

Significant drill intersections at Sally Malay including 23.1m at 3.15% Ni outside existing resource boundary
New southern shoot potentially identified at Sally Malay with best intersection of 4.1m at 3.46% Ni
Stope definition drilling at Sally Malay increases nickel tonnes by 38% between 2140 and 2215mRL
Smooth ramp up of underground production at Sally Malay following completion of open pit
Production at Sally Malay for March was 50,0000t of ore at 1.3%Ni with underground mine now fully commissioned
Sally Malay Project on track for around 8,000t Ni production in 2005/06 full year and higher in 2006/07
Lanfranchi ramps up and has record month in March producing 15,250t of ore at 2.4% Ni
Significant addition resource of 3,390t Ni identified at Schmitz Extension, mine planning underway
Copernicus dispute settled on mutually favourable terms with THX confirming SMY owns 60% interest
First round of metallurgical testwork completed on Panton PGM ore- Web Site

SIPA RESOURCES

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

SOUTH BOULDER MINES

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

TANAMI GOLD

Third Quarter Report

HIGHLIGHTS

CORPORATE

Successful completion of share placement raises A$20 million.
Strong financial position - fully funded with no debt and no hedging commitments.
Company well positioned to pursue growth strategies in a favourable gold environment.

COYOTE GOLD PROJECT

Updated reserve and resource estimations
Increased forecast gold production for Stage 1 to +60,000 ounces per annum.
Site infrastructure being established.
Open pit mining to commence in May 2006.
Gold production on track for June 2006.

EXPLORATION

Major geological review and exploration targeting undertaken in the Tanami-Arunta District.
Field activities commencing in the June 2006 Quarter.
Drilling programs scheduled at Reynolds Range in May 2006 and Western Tanami in June 2006....- Web Site

TRIAKO

Third Quarter Activities Report

SUMMARY

Hera Project

Feasibility study in progress with resource estimation and metallurgical, environmental, community and mining evaluation.
Thirteen diamond drill holes completed during quarter. Slow assay turnaround continues.
Far West Lens extended with high grade zinc intersection in drillhole TNY061 returning 3.3 metres @ 21.5% zinc and 6.3% lead.

Exploration

Triako has earned an 80% interest in the Nymagee Mine Joint Venture.
Drilling below the old workings of the Nymagee Copper Mine intersected 9.79m @ 0.06g/t gold, 0.5% copper, 7.3% lead, 13.1% zinc and 31g/t silver from 348.56m (including 5.8m @ 9.5% lead and 17.2% zinc).

Investments

Ausmelt recently announced that it had won -
- two major contracts to supply Ausmelt technology for copper smelting plants in
  China.
- a contract with Korea Zinc Co Ltd, the world's largest producer of zinc metal.
Ausmelt has won six new non-ferrous smelting projects so far this financial year.
Triako's investment in Ausmelt currently (27 April 2006) worth $9.4 million, representing 28 cents per Triako share.

Corporate

Discussions are continuing with potential bidders for the company and its assets. - Web Site

Two new directors strengthen the View Board, including appointment of Peter Stancliffe as Non-executive Chairman.
View appoints new CEO, Tim Gooch (former COO), who takes over following the departure of former MD.
New Chief Financial Officer, Mike Ralston, joins the senior management team.

Operations

Bronzewing gold project re-commissioning feasibility study progressed and nearly completed.
Reserves of 103,000 ounces gold announced for Central Pit and low grade stockpiles at Bronzewing.

Exploration

High grade intercepts at Cockburn Underground drilling.
88% increase in indicated resource at Cockburn Underground, to 243,000 ounces gold.
1 metre at 4% nickel returned from Zone 29 East drilling.
Mincor commence drilling at Carnilya Hill in April under the JV Farm-in Agreement. - Web Site

WASHINGTON RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

Friday, April 28 2006, 11:16 AM

BEMAX

First Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report

HIGHLIGHTS

Bemax admitted to S&P/ASX 300.

Murray Basin Operations

Ginkgo Mine in production.
Trucking of product to Broken Hill Mineral Separation Plant commenced.
Commissioning of the Broken Hill Mineral Separation Plant.
Construction phase of Pooncarie Project fully completed.
Completion of in fill drilling at Snapper deposit and development progressed.

West Australian Operations

Mining production at Ludlow Mine for quarter above target.
Production commenced at Tutunup South Mine.
Commissioning of Bunbury Mineral Separation Plant upgrade for Pooncarie material.
Gwindinup deposit development progressed. - Web Site

ICON ENERGY

Drilling Report Bayou Choctaw USA

The Australian Mineral Well No.1 has been successfully completed for production from the Cib Haz formation. A production test carried out over a 12.5 hour period has confirmed the expected good flow characteristics of the formation. The well tested at a rate of 3.1 mmcfd of rich gas and 60 bopd, with negligible water, through a 16/64 inch choke. The rate was limited by the size of the test equipment. The oil rate increased over the test period and is expected to continue to do so once the well is on production. Wellhead pressure exceeded 1800 psi, which augers well for future deliverability.

A tie line is currently being laid to the gas transmission system 600-700 feet from the well location. It is anticipated the well will be on line for production within about 2 weeks. It is anticipated a premium price for the gas because of its BTU content and the oil will be priced at roughly the WTI price at the lease........

- Web Site

ICON ENERGY

First Quarter Activities Report

AUSTRALIA

On 20^th March 2006 Icon Energy signed three significant agreements with Santos in regard to exploration acreage in Queensland's Surat-Bowen and Eromanga-Cooper Basins and entered a subscription agreement whereby Santos has taken an equity position in Icon Energy......

USA

In Bayou Choctaw Louisiana, the Australian Mineral Interest No.1 (AMI No.1) well finally commenced drilling in the VFL Lease. The well has now been completed as a producing well flowing oil and gas in commercial quantities. The well is currently being hooked up to the nearby gasline for production and sale of the gas. Oil will continue to be trucked to the refinery from the field. The rig used to drill AMI No.1 has been released as the pumping equipment was incapable of drilling the well below 8630 feet in the high pressure conditions. A new rig is being contracted which will be capable of handling the high pressure conditions and is expected to be on site in the Wilberts lease by mid July 2006.

- Web Site

LAKES OIL

SUR Drilling Update Eagle North #1 - 2H Horizontal Well - Web Site

MINERAL DEPOSITS

Appendix 3B: Tranche 2 of Placement - Web Site

MACMIN SILVER

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report

SUMMARY & COMMENTS

Macmin Silver Ltd (Macmin) is a silver focused company whose primary project is the Texas Silver Project, S.E. Queensland, Australia. Macmin has exposure to gold by way of an 18% equity in New Guinea Gold Corporation (NGG) and a 1% NSR royalty on production by NGG. In addition, Macmin maintains equity investments in junior Australian explorers, Malachite Resources NL and TasGold Ltd.

Construction progress at Twin Hills has advanced significantly during the quarter as the company prepares for plant commissioning in the third quarter and thence production commencement.
- Topsoil stripping was completed over the pit area with topsoil being stockpiled for future rehabilitation.
- Electrometals Technologies Ltd engineers are currently installing the 180 cell electro-winning circuit (EM-EW).
- Installation of the crushing circuit and overland conveyors is in progress and well advanced.
A pre-feasibility study of the Silver Spur slag is underway in conjunction with an evaluation of the underground resource.
A review of the total resources of the Texas Project is being undertaken in light of the rising silver price.
Drilling is currently in progress on the Rivertree Project.
A private placement in March raised approximately $6 million.
New Guinea Gold, in which Macmin holds 18% equity interest, raised $7 million to fund development and exploration.

- Web Site

MOUNT BURGESS

Intersection of Sulphides - Kihabe Base Metals Project, Botswana
Mount Burgess Mining N.L. 100%

The Reverse Circulation (RC) infill drilling programme is continuing on the Company's Base Metals Project at Kihabe in Botswana, on a drill section 100m north east of Section 1 (refer to diagram attached).

KRC 016 at 7821628N/500904E -60deg/340deg was drilled to test mineralisation to a vertical depth of 50m and intersected the predicted sulphides as follows:

8 - 24 m	Quartzite with disseminated hematite after sulphides
24 - 47m	Weathered quartzite with minor hematite spotting.
47 - 55m	Interlayered fresh and weathered quartzite with up to 20% sulphides
55 - 80m*	Quartzite with hematitic/limonitic boxworks after sulphides with trace fresh sulphides
80 - 96m	Quartzite with limonitic boxworks after sulphides with up to 20% fresh sulphides
96-120m e.o.h.	Trace sulphides

* First 60 m already previously reported on 24 April 1006

KRC 017 at 7821566N/500940E -60deg/339deg is being drilled to test for mineralisation below KRC 016, to a vertical depth of 150m and has intersected the anticipated sulphidic zone as follows:

6 - 108m	Footwall dolomite
107 - 108m	Veiniform sulphides in dolomite breccia contact
108 - 113m	Quartzite with up to 20% hematitic boxwork after sulphides
113 - 133m	Quartzite with 5-20% disseminated and veiniform pyrite, galena and sphalerite
133m on	Hole continues

Consistent with previous drilling the sulphides were intersected in a quartzite unit on the contact with a dolomite.
Assay results from KRC 016 and KRC 017 will be announced to the market as soon as they are available.

The Company has previously drilled five wide spaced drill sections along a zinc, lead and silver soil geochemical anomaly, which is 2.4 km in length. Previous drilling has yielded average grades of 3% zinc, 1% lead and 28 g/t silver, with significant credits for copper and vanadium. A scoping study conducted by ProMet Engineers, has estimated some 17,500,000 tonnes to 100m depth. An infill drilling programme is currently being conducted with the intention of upgrading this zone of mineralisation to an open pittable JORC compliant resource/ reserve down to a vertical depth of 150m.

- Web Site

AGL

AIH ann: Alinta/AGL Transaction - Web Site

ANGLO PACIFIC

Results of Meeting - Web Site

ALLIANCE ENERGY

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

ARGOSY MINERALS

First Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

ALLSTATE EXPLORATION

Update on Incident at Beaconsfield Mine - Web Site

AMADEUS ENERGY

Change in substantial holding for ARW - Web Site

ARROW ENERGY

Appendix 3B - Web Site

ARAFURA RESOURCES

Arafura (ASX : ARU) to offer shareholders the opportunity to participate in a new uranium company

The Board of Arafura Resources NL has decided to restructure the company so that the company’s Northern Territory uranium projects will be the basis for the formation of a new uranium exploration and investment company. The restructure will be subject to regulatory and shareholder approval.

Benefits to Shareholders

Arafura’s Board considers existing Arafura shareholders will benefit from the separate listing of the company’s uranium assets now that they have sufficient potential to warrant the creation of a new company to explore and develop the assets. The separate listing will enable the new company to provide both current shareholders and new investors with greater flexibility to invest in a specialist uranium stock. One listing option being considered by the Board is offering current eligible shareholders an in-specie distribution of shares into the new entity with Arafura Resources NL retaining a shareholding. However no decision will be made on the terms and conditions of the restructure without appropriate corporate advice.

- Web Site

ARAFURA RESOURCES

Finalisation of SSPP - Web Site

AUSTRALIAN WORLDWIDE

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

AZTEC RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities Report

The March 2006 Quarter represented a period of significant achievement for Aztec Resources
Limited (“AZR”) paving the way for commencement of construction and the rebirth of the historic
Koolan Island Iron Ore mine in the current quarter.

Highlights

Mining leases granted.
Agreement with traditional owners signed.
Environmental approval obtained from WA Government.
Balance of project funding requirements being actively progressed.
Sales contract discussions with customers progressing.
Key operational and construction personnel appointed.- Web Site

EXCEL COAL

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

FOX RESOURCES

Mining Commences at West Whundo Copper-Zinc Project - Web Site

GREAT AUSTRALIAN RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

GLOBE URANIUM

Granted Four Exploration Permits in Argentina - Web Site

GIPPSLAND LIMITED

Third Quarter Activities Report

HIGHLIGHTS

IFC mandated as lead debt arranger for 40Mt Abu Dabbab tantalum project
IFC equity investment option in Gippsland
Outstanding Wadi Allaqi gold exploration results
- Mineralised zone up to 75 metres wide with
- Strike length >770 metres
Wadi Allaqi drilling in progress
- Intersection of encouraging zones of quartz veining, carbonate alteration and sulphide
  mineralisation below ancient gold workings
- Gold analytical results due early May '06
UK share placement raises A$2.8 million
Building of Management Team - Web Site

GRANGE RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

GOLDEN WEST RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

HARDMAN RESOURCES

Proposed Placing - Web Site

HINDMARSH RESOURCES

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

HINDMARSH RESOURCES

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

INTEGRA MINING

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site

INNAMINCKA PETROLEUM

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

INCREMENTAL PETROLEUM

First Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

JABIRU METALS

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

LAFAYETTE MINING

Becoming a substantial holder - Web Site

LYNAS

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

LYNAS

Third Quarter Activities Report

HIGHLIGHTS

Restructured contingent debt facility was negotiated with Ashton Mining (WA) Pty Limited
Engineering Design of the Mt Weld Rare Earths project commenced
Three Rare Earths specialist engineers recruited to the operations team
Rare Earths prices continued to increase; the average price for the distribution of Mount Weld Rare Earths broke through US$5/kg to end the quarter at US$5.32/kg
Outlook of participants at the 2nd International Rare Earths Conference indicates key elements such as Neodymium, Praseodymium, Dysprosium, Terbium and Lanthanum are likely to tighten up further as demand continues to grow - Web Site

LYNAS

RESTRUCTURE OF ASHTON CONTINGENT DEBT AND ROYALTY

The Directors of Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX code LYC, “Lynas” ) are pleased to announce that agreement has been reached with Ashton Mining Limited and Ashton Mining (WA) Pty Limited (“Ashton” - both wholly owned subsidiaries of Rio Tinto Limited) to restructure the Mt Weld Project - Ashton Contingent Debt and Royalty........ - Web Site

LYNAS

INITIAL CAPITAL RAISED FOR MT. WELD RARE EARTHS GO AHEAD

Australian Rare Earths miner, Lynas Corporation Limited (ASX:LYC) has secured the underwriting for the placement of A$27 million of Convertible Notes as initial capital to fund the development of the Mount Weld Rare Earths deposit near Laverton, Western Australia.

The Executive Chairman of Lynas Corporation, Mr. Nicholas Curtis, said the company has also restructured its contingent debt and royalty obligations to the Rio Tinto subsidiary, Ashton Mining (WA) Pty Ltd on beneficial terms. - Web Site

MAGELLAN PETROLEUM

Change in substantial holding from MGN - Web Site

MOBY OIL & GAS

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

MONTO MINERALS

Appendix 3B - Exercise of Listed Options - Web Site

MONARCH RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

NORTON GOLD FIELDS

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

NUSTAR MINING

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report

OVERVIEW

Paulsens Operations

Gold production 20,528 ounces, up 8 percent
- Mine head grade 9.81 g/t, up 12 percent
- Mill recovery 95.7 percent, 2.2 percent over target
Site cash costs $365 (US$262) per ounce, down 5 percent
Paulsens site design mitigates impact of record rainfall associated with several cyclonic events
Second tonne of gold poured post period end

Exploration

8,000 metre RAB drilling programme underway
- Heritage clearance obtained
Paulsens depth extension drill programme
- Multi-purpose drill rig secured

Finance

$7 million institutional placement completed
Total cash - $10.2 million at period end
Second debt repayment – $2.3 million paid on schedule post period end

Corporate

Intrepid Minerals merger
- Definitive Agreement signed
- NuStar shareholder meeting 14 June 2006
Overseas shareholder numbers increasing - Web Site

NORTHERN STAR RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities Report

HIGHLIGHTS

NORTHERN STAR TO RECOMMENCE DRILLING FOR NICKEL, GOLD AND PLATINUM IN ITS EAST KIMBERLEY PROJECTS
NORTHERN STAR TO ASSESS URANIUM POTENTIAL OF ITS EAST KIMBERLEY PROJECTS - Web Site

NORTHWEST RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report

ORIGIN ENERGY

Contact Energy - Quarterly Operational Report - Web Site

OIL SEARCH

Drilling Report: Nabrajah-10 - Web Site

OXIANA LIMITED

Dividend Reinvestment Plan - Pricing - Web Site

PANCONTINENTAL OIL

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

PARADIGM GOLD

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report

HIGHLIGHTS

Auburn epithermal gold project, Queensland

Drilling at Great Eastern intersected significant gold mineralisation in 6 out of 9 holes with individual 1m intercepts up to 14g/t
Interpretation of the geology at Great Eastern indicates considerable exploration potential exists down-plunge and along strike
Auburn is a large gold-bearing hydrothermal system with 5km of strike and includes 7 prospects which are yet to be drill tested

Mt David porphyry gold-copper project, NSW

Alteration indicative of a porphyry system has been encountered in initial drilling confirming the ‘Cadia’ geological model is appropriate
A small drill program will be jointly funded by Paradigm and its joint venture partner to test two new priority targets in May 2006 - Web Site

STUART PETROLEUM

Padulla #3 Drilling Report - Web Site

TAWANA RESOURCES

First Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

TETHYAN COPPER

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

TETHYAN COPPER

Tethyan takeover offer reaches compulsory aquisition - Web Site

WESTONIA MINES

Audio Broadcast - Market Briefing - Web Site

ZIMPLATS

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

Thursday 27 April 2006 (Close of Business - New York)
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WALL STREET

Stocks closed mostly higher Thursday as Wall Street brushed aside concerns about a Chinese interest rate hike ( up 0.27% to 5.8%) to focus on comments by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke that a pause in U.S. rate increases may be ahead.

The price of oil fell 96 cents to settle at $70.97 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. That came after the Energy Department said demand for gasoline rose just 0.3 percent over the past four weeks compared with the same period in 2005.

Gold futures closed with a nearly $6-an-ounce loss Thursday, retreating from a more than 25-year high as the prospect of a pause in rising U.S. interest rates sent the dollar lower, but a surprise rate rise from the Bank of China sparked concerns about a fall in metals demand.

A silver exchange-traded fund that has been in the works for over a year is expected to begin trading Friday. A registration statement for the highly-anticipated ETF from Barclays Global Investors was declared effective at 10 a.m. Eastern time Thursday by the Securities and Exchange Commission, clearing the way for the ETF to list, an SEC spokesman said.

BEACONSFIELD GOLD

UPDATE ON INCIDENT AT BEACONSFIELD MINE

Allstate Explorations NL (Subject to Deed of Company Arrangement), Manager of the Beaconsfield Mine Joint Venture, has advised that at 7.22 am one body was found during the rescue process at the Beaconsfield mine site.

The fate of the other two trapped miners is not known, but grave concerns are held. Rescue efforts are continuing.

The Department of Justice has assumed control of the site.

The families of the missing men have been advised. Counselling and support is being provided to the families and to colleagues. The coroner has been notified.

- Web Site

BEACONSFIELD GOLD

Trading to be Suspended - Web Site

BEACONSFIELD GOLD

Suspension from Official Quotation - Web Site

ICON ENERGY

HZN: Drilling Update

Bayou Choctaw Field, USA Horizon Oil advises that as 27 April 2006 the Australian Mineral Interests No. 1 well has been successfully completed for production from the Cib Haz formation. A production test carried out over a 12.5 hour period has confirmed the expected good flow characteristics of the formation. The well tested at a rate of 3.1 mmcfd of rich gas and 60 bopd, with negligible water, through a 16/64 inch choke. The rate was limited by the size of the test equipment. The oil rate increased over the test period and is expected to continue to do so once the well is on production. Wellhead pressure exceeded 1800 psi, which augurs well for future deliverability.

A tie line is currently being laid to the gas transmission system 600 – 700 feet from the well location. It is anticipated that the well be online for production within about 2 weeks. We anticipate a premium price for the gas because of its BTU content and the oil will be priced at roughly WTI price at the lease........ - Web Site

LAKES OIL

DRILLING REPORT FOR EAGLE NORTH-1 HORIZONTAL WELL, EAGLE OIL POOL
SAN JOAQUIN BASIN CALIFORNIA BASIN USA

Lakes Oil N.L. (ASX listing code "LKO") has been advised by the operator Victoria Petroleum N.L. that the current operation for the Eagle North-1 horizontal well in the Eagle Oil Pool Development Project in the San Joaquin Basin that "at 1830 hours Central Pacific Time 26 April 2006, was preparing to drill ahead in 4 1/8 inch hole in the horizontal well bore at 4,308 metres (14,132 feet) measured depth in the lower Mary Bellocchi Gatchell oil sand after encountering good oil shows in the target sand from 4,297 metres (14,097 feet) to current depth of 4,308 metres (14,132 feet). The well bore is currently at an angle of 89.7 degrees from the vertical.

The oil show in the target sand was accompanied by the inflow of oil into the well bore on a flow check as seen from good yellow oil fluorescence in the oil cut drilling mud and increase in total gas from a background of 2 units to maximum of 550 units with associated heavier hydrocarbons.

The increase in drill rate from 8ft/hr to 70 ft/hr indicates friable and porous sand at this vertical depth of 13,622 feet TVD KB.

Drilling of the Gatchell target oil sands following an increase in the drilling mud weight is planned to continue over a distance of approximately 320 metres to within 30 metres of the Mary Bellocchi-1 oil well. This will result in a planned measured depth of 4,600 metres (15,090 feet).

Any further inflow of oil into the well bore in the future, should it occur, may result in an increase in mud weight.

This horizontal well bore is then planned to be completed for production testing with a 2 7/8 inch slotted production liner."

- Web Site

LAKES OIL

VPE's ann: Drilling Report for Eagle North-1 Horizontal Well, Eagle Oil Pool Project, San Joaquin Basin, California, USA
Summary:
Victoria Petroleum NL as operator for the Eagle North-1 horizontal well in the Eagle Oil Pool Development Project in the San Joaquin Basin advises that at 1830 hours Central Pacific Time 26 April 2006, the current operation at Eagle North-1 horizontal well was preparing to drill ahead in 4 1/8 inch hole in the horizontal well bore at 4,308 metres (14,132 feet) measured depth (md kb) in the lower Mary Bellocchi Gatchell oil sand after encountering further good oil shows - Web Site

MOUNT BURGESS

Intersection of Sulphides - Kihabe Base Metals Project, Botswana
Mount Burgess Mining N.L. 100%

8 - 24 m	Quartzite with disseminated hematite after sulphides
24 - 47m	Weathered quartzite with minor hematite spotting.
47 - 55m	Interlayered fresh and weathered quartzite with up to 20% sulphides
55 - 80m*	Quartzite with hematitic/limonitic boxworks after sulphides with trace fresh sulphides
80 - 96m	Quartzite with limonitic boxworks after sulphides with up to 20% fresh sulphides
96-120m e.o.h.	Trace sulphides

* First 60 m already previously reported on 24 April 1006

KRC 017 at 7821566N/500940E -60deg/339deg is being drilled to test for mineralisation below KRC 016, to a vertical depth of 150m and has intersected the anticipated sulphidic zone as follows:

6 - 108m	Footwall dolomite
107 - 108m	Veiniform sulphides in dolomite breccia contact
108 - 113m	Quartzite with up to 20% hematitic boxwork after sulphides
113 - 133m	Quartzite with 5-20% disseminated and veiniform pyrite, galena and sphalerite
133m on	Hole continues

- Web Site

STELLAR RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report

HIGHLIGHTS

Exploration

At the Alpine copper prospect in Tasmania, diamond drill hole AP4 intercepted 95m @ 0.46% Cu mineralisation from 57.7m to end of hole, including 22.25m @ 1.23% Cu from 65 metres. Alpine is open at depth, potential exists for a large mineralised system.

Data integration and interpretation of airborne EM survey results over the Warrior uranium palaeochannel project has defined target areas for extensions of known U mineralisation. Drilling expected in May.

Two additional diamond drill holes were completed on the Goldfinger gravity target. Visual assessment of both holes showed low order lead/zinc mineralisation continuing to confirm the extensive mineralisation zone. Assays are awaited.

At the North Bendigo JV, a sighter drill hole has commenced on a gravity target located east of the inferred Sebastian Fault under cover.

RC drilling of 18 holes (1,400m) was completed at the Soyuz gold prospect in the central Gawler Craton. Assay results are awaited.

RAB Drilling (56 holes for 4,012m ) at Uno Prospect in central South Australia returned anomalous base metal levels over an area of approximately 2kms by 500m.

Corporate

Stellar holds in excess of $3m cash balance as at 31 March 2006.

Drilling Diary for June Quarter 2006

Drilling at Warrior. Up to 40 holes for 3,000m of aircore drilling to test for extensions of known uranium mineralised zones, commencing May;

North Bendigo, a sighter drill hole for gold in April/May;

Drilling to be carried out for copper at Alpine, and for zinc and nickel at Ramsay River, Tasmania;

Robins Rise, SA, drilling IOCGU targets.

Appointment of Chief Operating Officer - Web Site

COUGAR METALS

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

CH4

Qld Govt supp fast track of Moranbah to Gladstone Pipeline - Web Site

CASPIAN OIL & GAS

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report

Kyrgyz Republic Oil Projects - Highlights

Licences covering 7,200 sq km of the Naryn Basin were granted in March and included in the joint venture with Santos.
Equity in a joint venture arrangement with the Kyrgyz government owned KNG acquired in early April gives Caspian immediate drill targets on the producing Mailisu III oilfield.
Caspian subsidiary JSC Textonic (“Textonic”) now holds 19 licences covering 24,000 sq km, giving it a dominant position in both the Naryn and Fergana Basins within the Kyrgyz Republic.
Plans to drill the Ashvaz and the adjoining Mailisu III prospects were announced and a suitable rig is being sourced.
Reprocessing of over 2,700 km of Soviet era seismic is progressing, with early results showing reasonable technical quality and identifying potential exploration leads in the Sulukta licence.- Web Site

ENTERPRISE ENERGY

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

ESSENTIAL PETROLEUM

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

FOX RESOURCES

OPEN PIT MINING COMMENCES AT WEST WHUNDO COPPER-ZINC PROJECT

HIGHLIGHTS

Open Pit mining underway at West Whundo Copper-Zinc Project
Copper concentrate production on schedule for June 2006
Fox targets high grade zinc ore at West Whundo from underground
Record copper and zinc metal prices make a compelling case to cutback old Whundo Pit
Diamond drilling currently underway targeting the centre of the Ayshia anomaly - Web Site

LEGEND MINING

Annual Report 2005 - Web Site

LEGEND MINING

First Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

MIRABELA NICKEL

Santa Rita positive results from Central & Southern Zones

Positive results received from infill drilling of Central and Southern zones at Santa Rita

New results been received for infill drilling from the Central and Southern zones of the Santa Rita nickel
deposit (see table below). Best composite intersections include:

MBS 118 – 48m @ 1.03% Ni
MBS 122 – 39m @ 0.80% Ni
MBS 123 – 39m @ 0.79% Ni .........- Web Site

MINDAX LIMITED

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

MINDAX LIMITED

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

MIDWEST CORPORATION

First Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site

MEDUSA MINING

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

MURCHISON METALS

JACK HILLS PROJECT UPDATE
Murchison Metals Ltd today provided an update on developments at its Jack Hills Project.

Highlights

Increase in Years 1 and 2 production for Stage 1
Road upgrade works in progress
Geraldton ore storage facility nearing completion
Road transport prime movers delivered and bottom dump trailer deliveries commenced
First ore shipments scheduled for August 2006
Stage 2 pre-feasibility study results confirm robust economics
Stage 2 drilling campaign commenced
Stage 2 Definitive Feasibility Study commenced - Web Site

MOSAIC OIL

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site

MOLOPO AUSTRALIA

Presentation to CSM-CMM Summit 2006 - Web Site

MONARO MINING

Appendix 3B - Web Site

MONARO MINING

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

MURCHISON UNITED

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

NAMAKWA DIAMOND

Third Quarter Report

HIGHLIGHTS

Comprehensive review of Namakwa’s projects completed, resulting in a revised exploration and project program for 2006 – focusing principally on the Namakwa Project on the West Coast of South Africa.
Planning for comprehensive exploration program for the Namakwa Project finalised, with the initial focus on five fluvial channel systems to be tested by drilling and subject to results, bulk sampling.
Technical review of Jequitinhonha Project in Brazil determines that the initial exploration focus at this Project will be on the Alluvial concessions.
Exploration program finalised to evaluate the Jequitinhonha and Macaubas River alluvial concessions.
Prospecting Permit granted for the Swartsand Project in South Africa’s Namaqualand region, clearing the way for exploration activities to commence.
Finalisation of operating agreements for the Camutue Project in Angola still in progress, subject to acceptance and finalisation by Tecmad – Mining Services SARL.

Corporate

Subsequent to quarter-end, Namakwa announced a 1-for-1 non-renounceable entitlements issue at 3 cents to raise $4.3 million, together with a $558,000 share placement, managed by Argonaut Securities Pty Ltd.
Recapitalisation to underpin 2006 exploration and evaluation program.
Following completion of the capital raising, Namakwa intends to convene a shareholder meeting to consider a number of items of business including a proposed change of company name to reflect its broader international focus.- Web Site

NAMAKWA DIAMOND

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

NIDO PETROLEUM

First Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

OILEX

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

OLYMPIA RESOURCES

Presentation - Web Site

OROPA

QUARTERLY REPORT for three months ending 31 March 2006

HIGHLIGHTS

Corporate
The pro rata non-renounceable rights issue to raise up to $3.82 million that was dispatched to Company’s shareholders in early December 2005 will close at 5.00pm AWST on Wednesday, 3 May 2006. To date approximately $2.1 million has been raised from the offer.

Pungkut Gold Project
Following initial drilling success at the Tambang Tinggi prospect in the southern block, reconnaissance exploration discovered high grade rock chip gold values of up to 20.1g/t Au.
Drilling commenced at the Sambung prospect in the northern block, testing geophysical anomalies and high grade trench results.

Block D-7
Following on from a significant breakthrough at a high court hearing in mid-January, B.Vijaykumar Chhattisgarh Exploration Pvt Ltd and its minority share holder, (Chhattisgarh state government) have jointly lobbied the high court to dismiss the case and hand it back to the state for processing. - Web Site

PELICAN RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site

PERILYA

Third Quarter Activities Report - Highlights:

Zinc production increased by approximately 10% on prior quarter.
Direct cash costs per pound zinc reduced by 10%.
139% increase in Broken HIll cash operating margin to US$0.55/lb.
Net cash flow of $20 million after $15 million of debt, price and production linked payments.
Steady progress across the principal development and exploration projects.
Board and management team further strengthened with key appointments. - Web Site

PAN PACIFIC PETROL

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

PROSPERITY RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities Report - Highlights

Improved gold price strengthens plans to continue feasibility path at Yalgoo North Gold Project
High grade Bunga Desa epithermal gold vein system continues (Masuparia COW) in Kalimantan, Indonesia including 83.2g/t, 11.8g/t gold and 1070 g/t silver
New 'Kelian' style prospect develops at Balai Deder-Sungei Lina
In Western Australia, the Mummaloo haematite/magnetite Prospect progresses towards granting- Web Site

PLATSEARCH

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

QUEENSLAND GAS

Berwyndale South Well 24 averaging gas flows over 1 mmcfd - Web Site

QUEENSLAND ORES

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

RED METAL

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports

HIGHLIGHTS

At Moonta, drilling has intersected additional copper mineralisation on the Wombat prospect. Drilling in progress on two previously untested electrical conductors identified in the historic Moonta mines area.
Analogue targets based on the recent Carrapateena copper discovery are planned for drill testing on Pernatty Lagoon project in May 2006.
At Tennant Creek, gravity and magnetic targets prospective for copper and gold are scheduled for drilling in June 2006, following on from the Pernatty Lagoon program.
Expanded gravity surveys in progress over the Peake and Denison project and new Roxby Hill projects in South Australia targeting hematite dominant Iron Oxide Copper Gold (IOCG) systems.
Phelps Dodge Australasia, Inc. (PDAI) elect to invoke its rights under the Alliance and fund further exploration on the Northeast Broken Hill project located adjacent to the giant Broken Hill lead-zinc-silver deposits. Two drill holes completed.
At Ooldea, drilling for zircon-rich heavy mineral sands on an interpreted headland setting within the Watraba tenement, Eucla Basin, is planned to commence in June 2006.
First pass drill tests for calcrete style uranium targets on the Lakes and Frome projects, South Australia, scheduled to begin in May 2006.
New Padthaway project established in the Kanmantoo Trough, South Australia over a recently drilled intercept of ultramafic rock containing disseminated nickel sulphides. Gravity surveying define two targets considered highly prospective for intrusive-hosted nickel±copper mineralisation. Modelling in progress. - Web Site

REGAL RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

RIO TINTO

US$1billion Hope Downs mine development approved - Web Site

RIO TINTO

AQD: RIO in earn equity in AQD's Plenty Diamond Project NT - Web Site

RIVERSDALE MINING

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site

RAND MINING

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site

ROYAL RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

RED RIVER RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

SABRE RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

SANTOS

Santos increases first quarter production and revenue

Santos today reported increased production volumes and revenue for the first quarter of 2006.

Total production for the three months ended 31 March 2006 rose 10.4% to 13.8 million barrels of oil equivalent (mmboe) from 12.5 mmboe in the previous corresponding quarter.

Sales volume totalled 13.9 mmboe compared with 13.6 mmboe in the previous first quarter.

Sales revenue was up 33.5% from $465.9 million to $621.8 million, reflecting another period of higher average prices received for all products.- Web Site

SMC GOLD

Further high grade copper intersections at Cinabrio Mine - Web Site

STRIKE OIL

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

TANTALUM AUSTRALIA

Third Quarter Cashflow Report

TAP OIL

2006 Annual General Meeting - Resolutions - Web Site

TAP OIL

2006 Annual General Meeting - Web Site

TITAN RESOURCES

Report on Activities for the quarter ended 31 March 2006 - Summary

Exploration

RC and diamond drilling programs completed on four prospects at Widgiemooltha. Drilling for the quarter totalled 3,172 metres.
Munda gold resource of 512,000t @ 2.80 g/t Au defined. Further encouragement from deeper drilling of Munda nickel with 6m @ 3.66% Ni (including 3.18m @ 5.67% Ni) in hole WDD123.
Widgie Townsite drilling returned highly encouraging intersections in the NO2 lens of 13m @ 2.75% Ni in WDD125 and 5.6m @ 1.96% Ni in WDD124.
The Widgie Townsite resource has been upgraded to 2.08 million tonnes @ 1.89% Ni for 39,300 tonnes of contained nickel metal, at a 1% Ni cutoff. This represents a 20% increase in contained nickel metal compared to the previously reported July 2005 resource estimate.
Scoping studies completed on Widgie Townsite and in progress on 132N, utilising latest drilling data and updated resource models. Widgie Townsite scoping study indicates a potentially viable underground project based on the upper 200m of the deposit, with a pre-tax cash value of $14.8 million at a nickel price of $17,000/t. Excellent potential exists to considerably expand the project.
At Carr Boyd Yilgarn Mining Ltd carried out two shallow reverse circulation drilling programs totalling 5,145m in 48 holes and one deep diamond drill hole to 579.9m during the quarter.

Corporate

On 28 March, Consolidated Minerals Ltd made an off market takeover offer for Titan Resources Limited. The offer was for 1 Consolidated share for every 35 Titan shares. There is no minimum subscription requirement.
A letter, dated 31 March, was sent to all shareholders updating them on the Company’s activities and advising them to take no action until they receive the Target’s Statement which should be mailed to shareholders in mid May.
At the end of the quarter Titan had cash of $2.097m. - Web Site

VICTORIA PETROLEUM

Drilling Report for Eagle North-1 Horizontal Well, Eagle Oil Pool Project, San Joaquin Basin, California, USA
Summary:
Victoria Petroleum NL as operator for the Eagle North-1 horizontal well in the Eagle Oil Pool Development Project in the San Joaquin Basin advises that at 1830 hours Central Pacific Time 26 April 2006, the current operation at Eagle North-1 horizontal well was preparing to drill ahead in 4 1/8 inch hole in the horizontal well bore at 4,308 metres (14,132 feet) measured depth (md kb) in the lower Mary Bellocchi Gatchell oil sand after encountering further good oil shows - Web Site

VITAL METALS

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

VALHALLA URANIUM

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

WESTMAG

Appendix 3B - Web Site

Thursday, April 27 2006, 11:16 AM

AUSTINDO RESOURCES

Appointment of Exploration Manager - Web Site

ICON ENERGY

2005 Annual Report - Web Site

MALACHITE RESOURCES

SILVER DRILLING AT CONRAD HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL:
EXCITING NEW SILVER VENTURE EMERGING

Drilling at Conrad a success as the silver price surges;
Multiple, high grade, polymetallic silver lodes intersected;
High grade core zones enhanced by unexpected mineralised haloes;
True widths up to 4.8m, or up to 8.5m by combining adjacent lodes;
Core zones grade 8 to 11 oz/t Ag, or 17 to 28 oz/t Ag equivalent1;
Exploration to be accelerated with follow up drilling in June;
Conrad emerging as one of Australia’s most promising silver ventures. - Web Site

MOUNT BURGESS

Share Placement - Web Site

ACCLAIM EXPLORATION

Appendix 3B - Web Site

AGINCOURT RESOURCES

Bonanza Gold Grades in Brazil

AGL

Trading Halt - Web Site

AGD MINING

Amended Offer for AGD Mining Limited - Web Site

ALKANE EXPLORATION

First Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

ALINTA LIMITED

Trading Halt - Web Site

AUSTRAL COAL

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

ANVIL MINING

Social Unrest in Kolwezi DRC - Web Site

AVOCA RESOURCES

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

ALUMINA LIMITED

BMA GOLD

First Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

BEACH PETROLEUM

COE: Drilling Report Update - Silver Sands-1 - Web Site

CBD ENERGY

Commitments Test Entity - Third Quarter Report - Web Site

CENTENNIAL COAL

Third Quarter Activities Report

Key Points:

ROM coal production under Centennial management totalled 4.2 million tonnes for the quarter and 12.5 million tonnes on a YTD basis, up 13% and 8% on the prior corresponding periods respectively.
Centennial’s equity share of ROM coal production totalled 4.0 million tonnes for the quarter and 11.2 million tonnes on a YTD basis, both up 13% on the previous corresponding periods respectively.
Centennial’s equity share of coal sales totalled 3.9 million tonnes for the quarter and 10.9 million tonnes on a YTD basis, up 12% and 6% on the prior corresponding periods respectively.
Production and sales increases were achieved despite the impact of four longwall changeovers and the operational issues at Newstan.
Angus Place achieved a record weekly production of 93,000 tonnes and its second highest monthly production.
Mandalong completed an efficient longwall changeover in the quarter, and is quickly returning to normal production levels.
Tahmoor produced 88,500 tonnes in the first week of the June 2006 Quarter, substantially exceeding a 5-year mine record.
A decision has been made to relocate the Newstan longwall earlier than expected as a consequence of continuing equipment reliability problems, in particular the old armoured face conveyor (“AFC”), which has been damaged by the need to work through the unusually severe geology encountered earlier in the financial year. A new AFC is ready for installation as part of the upcoming relocation.
The previously-identified equipment reliability issue at Newstan has been greater than anticipated. This, together with the decision to relocate the longwall earlier, has further adversely impacted 2006 financial year earnings, with NPAT now estimated to be between $20 to $26 million (after minorities). However, the new AFC combined with the early relocation will have a positive impact on Newstan’s 2007 financial year production and earnings.
The NSW State Government has confirmed that the Anvil Hill Project has been registered as a major development proposal and will be assessed under Part 3A of the NSW Environmental Planning & Assessment Act. Subject to approval, Anvil Hill remains on track to come into production in early 2008. - Web Site

COOPER ENERGY

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports

Financial Summary

Working capital of A$23.2 million, which is an increase of 8% when compared to the A$21.5 million in the December 2005 quarter.
Oil sales of A$8.1 million for the quarter, which is a increase of 11% when compared to the A$7.3 million in the December 2005 quarter.

Production Summary

Net Cooper Energy production was 88,809 barrels of oil for the quarter. This is a decrease of 6% when compared to the December 2005 quarter, which was 94,334 barrels.

Business Development Summary

No new business development opportunities were secured during the quarter.

Exploration Summary

Fairbridge-1 (PEL100, COE 38.33% funding 48.33%) was cased and suspended for future cased hole production tests, which are expected to commence at the end of April 2006.
Strickland Bay-1 (PEL100, COE 38.33% funding 48.33%) and Geordie-1 (PEL88, COE 30%) were drilled and subsequently plugged and abandoned as dry holes.
Various approvals were received for Kurnia-1 in the South Madura PSC (COE 45% funding 50%). Kurnia-1 is expected to spud in July 2006.

Development Summary

Worrior-4 (PPL207, COE 30%) was successfully drilled and subsequently tied into the Worrior facilities as the fourth well in the Worrior oil field.
Christies-4 (PPL205, COE 25%) was successfully drilled and subsequently tied into the Christies facilities as the fourth well in the Christies oil field.
Christies-5 (PPL205, COE 25%) was spud at the beginning of April and subsequently successfully drilled and cased with plans to complete the well in the future as the fifth production well in the Christies oil field. - Web Site

GOLD AURA

Third Quarter Activities Report

HIGHLIGHTS

Gold Aura Kazakhstan LLP (GAK), an independent Kazakhstan-registered company with which GOA has an agreement to acquire an 80% equity, has won a tender giving it the exclusive right to negotiate an Exploration Contract with the Kazakhstan Government to acquire the gold exploration rights to the Southern Bayankol Concession area in SE Kazakhstan. Previous work in the Sazhen area of the Concession has delineated a significant gold anomalous zone at least 7.5 km long by up to 2.5 km wide with gold values ranging up to 238.0 g/t.
The favourable findings of the Fergusson Island Pre-Feasibility Study, the recent rise in the gold price and preliminary re-interpretation of the structural controls of the high grade zones have enhanced the attractiveness of this Project and a Feasibility Study will now be commenced into its possible commercial development.
GOA has entered into a three month option agreement over a number of prospects in the Tapajos region of Northern Brazil where extensive gold bearing alluvials indicate the presence of substantial bedrock gold sources.
Untested geophysical anomalies and new interpretation of the structural controls of the gold mineralisation in the Croydon Project offer new opportunities for large gold occurrences in this significant and under-explored, previous gold producing, area of North Queensland. - Web Site

GREENVALE MINING

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

HILL END GOLD

$16m farm-in agreement - Web Site

ILUKA RESOURCES

Eucla Basin Exploration Results

Iluka Resources Limited (Iluka) today announced the discovery of a new mineral sands prospect in the South Australian sector of the Eucla Basin. The new discovery is known as the Gulliver's Prospect and is situated 60 kilometres east of the town of Ceduna.

The prospect is located approximately 160 kilometres to the south east of the Iluka and Adelaide Resources joint venture discovery of Tripitaka and approximately 240 kilometres to the south east of Iluka’s Jacinth and Ambrosia discoveries.

Drilling results to date have outlined a curve shaped, mineralised zone approximately 7 km long and up to 2.5 km wide. The wide spaced drilling has been conducted at a nominal 2,000 by 200 metre spacing. The mineralised zone occurs within Iluka’s 100% owned tenements EL 3201 and EL 3203.

The Gulliver's Prospect represents a different style of mineralisation from recent Iluka discoveries at Jacinth, Ambrosia and Tripitaka. The prospect represents a large sheet like body of homogenous heavy mineral, the assemblage of which is dominated by altered ilmenite rather than zircon, although zircon is still a significant component....- Web Site

KINGSGATE CONSOLIDATED

Change in substantial holding for AND - Web Site

LAFAYETTE MINING

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS

Appendix 3B - Web Site

MAGELLAN PETROLEUM

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

MATILDA MINERALS

Tiwi Islands Mineral Sands Project-Cyclone Monica - Web Site

MONARCH RESOURCES

Change of Director's Interest Notice x 5 - Web Site

NEWMONT

Newmont Declares Quarterly Dividend - Web Site

OXIANA LIMITED

Executive Option Plan - Web Site

PETRA DIAMONDS

67 Carat Diamond Sold - Web Site

PERILYA

Appendix 3B - Web Site

PORTMAN

First Quarter Activities Report

HIGHLIGHTS

Earnings

Net profit $16.8 million.

Marketing

Iron ore prices remain under negotiation but continued market tightness for fine ore points to a further increase.

Koolyanobbing Project

Quarterly shipments totalled 1.311M tonnes.
All infrastructure associated with the expansion to 8Mtpa is now in place.
Skills shortages continue to reduce productivity and add to costs.

Cockatoo Island Project (100%)

Quarterly shipments totalled 305K tonnes.
Severe weather adversely affected operations during March. - Web Site

QUEENSLAND GAS

Change in substantial holding for SGL - Web Site

RIO TINTO

Rio Tinto plc share transaction 24/04/06 - Web Site

RAMELIUS RESOURCES

Appendix 3B - Web Site

ROX RESOURCES

Rox Makes Lead-Zinc Sulphide Discovery in Laos - Web Site

SUNSHINE GAS

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

STUART PETROLEUM

Padulla #3 Drilling Report - Web Site

TETHYAN COPPER

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

TETHYAN COPPER

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

URANIUM EXPLORATION

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

VITAL METALS

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

WESFARMERS

Coal Price Negotiations - Web Site

WESTONIA MINES

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

WESTMAG

Option to Purchase Paron Gold Project - Peru - Web Site

WOODSIDE

Change in substantial holding for GDY - Web Site

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Upbeat earnings and a broker's upgrade of General Motors Corp. drove stocks higher Wednesday as the latest round of data assured investors that the economy remains in good shape. The Dow rose 71 to finish at 6-year high.

Crude futures fell for a third straight session after a government report showed further declines in motor fuel demand, while oil and gasoline reserves also shrank.

Gold prices closed at the highest in more than 25 years as the dollar dropped to a seven-month low against the euro, boosting the precious metal's appeal as an alternative investment. Silver also gained.

BEACONSFIELD GOLD

Incident at Beaconsfield Mine

Underground Rockfall at the Beaconsfield Gold Mine

At 9.23pm on Tuesday 25 April 2006 a large seismic event resulted in underground rockfalls at the Beaconsfield Gold Mine.

Mining personnel were underground at the time. Three people are currently unaccounted for. These 3 people were working at the 925m level in the vicinity of the rockfall, and we do hold grave concerns for their wellbeing.

Mine rescue teams have been coordinating the underground search for these people and emergency services are on standby.

The Department of Workplace Standards have been briefed, and are on site assisting with the investigation. A recovery plan is underway to re-establish access to the area affected, but under the circumstances this will take some time.

A support centre for relatives and friends of the people involved in this incident has been established at the West Tamar Council Chambers, West Street, Beaconsfield. A hotline has been established ph 63836355.

- Web Site

BEACONSFIELD GOLD

ALX: Incident at Beaconsfield Mine - Web Site

ABRA MINING

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

ARROW ENERGY

BPT: Weekly Drilling Report 26 April 2006 - Web Site

AUSQUEST LIMITED

Appendix 3B - Exercise of Options - Web Site

AQUARIUS PLATINUM

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

ATLANTIC GOLD

Terms of Sale - Auction of forfeited partly paid shares - Web Site

AUROX RESOURCES

Appendix 3B - Option Conversion - Web Site

ANTARES ENERGY

Exploration Update - Web Site

COMPASS RESOURCES

Becoming a substantial holder - Web Site

CENTAMIN EGYPT

Resource Upgrade - Web Site

CRESCENT GOLD

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

EASTERN CORPORATION

Initial Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

EASTERN CORPORATION

Final Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

FELIX RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities Report

Felix Resources Limited Quarterly Report for the Quarter ended March 2006

HIGHLIGHTS

Group ROM coal production totalled 824kt for the Quarter and 2,491kt for the year to date, up 14% and 64% respectively on the corresponding periods for the previous year.
Group sales totalled 724kt for the Quarter and 1,939kt for the year to date, up 6% and 38% respectively on the corresponding periods for the previous year.
Group sales through to the end of FY2006 will largely depend on available rail and port capacity in the final quarter particularly related to the Gladstone port in Queensland.
Minerva mining equipment and fixed plant infrastructure now successfully commissioned.
Ashton underground development is on schedule with $100 million of project finance now approved through a consortium of 3 banks.
The market remains strong for tonnages from all three mines. - Web Site

GIPPSLAND LIMITED

Amended Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

INDOPHIL RESOURCES

First Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

JABIRU METALS

Letter to Shareholders - Web Site

KAGARA ZINC

Third Quarter Activities Report

HIGHLIGHTS

Cash operating margin increased from US $0.33 per pound of payable zinc in December 2005 quarter to a record of US $0.58 per pound of payable zinc
Copper circuit completed and commissioning commenced
Thalanga treatment plant purchased and refurbishment commenced. Production to commence in October at 20,000 tonnes of copper in concentrate per annum
New reserve of 2.35 million tonnes of 3.4% copper calculated for the Balcooma copper deposit
New resource of 2.85 million tonnes at 12.6% zinc, 2.7% copper, 2.4% lead, 190 grams per tonne silver and 1.2 grams per tonne gold calculated for the Mungana base metal deposit
Exploration decline at Mungana commenced
Excellent drill hole results down plunge of the Balcooma Copper Deposit with intersections up to 34.0 metres at 6.0% copper
Intersection of 4.97 metres at 9.5% zinc, 2.6% lead, 0.6% copper, 37 grams per tonne silver and 0.38 grams per tonne gold extends strike length of the No 2 polymetallic lens at Balcooma - Web Site

LEGEND MINING

Proxy Form - Web Site

LEGEND MINING

Notice of Annual General Meeting - Web Site

MAGELLAN PETROLEUM

Change in substantial holding for MAG - Web Site

MAGNESIUM INTERNATIONAL

QUARTERLY REPORT – QUARTER ENDED 31 MARCH 2006

Highlights

In the past quarter Magnesium International Limited (“MIL”) has made important progress towards advancing the Port Sokhna magnesium smelter project . This includes:

Finalisation of agreements with the Amiral Group for MIL to increase its interest in Egyptian Magnesium Company S.A.E (“EMAG”) to 100% by acquiring Amiral’s 50% EMAG shareholding in exchange for MIL shares. The completion of this transaction is subject to MIL shareholder approval at a General Meeting on 17 May 2006;
The project team was re-located to Cairo and expanded and has made significant progress re-evaluating and re-estimating the indicative cost of constructing the proposed EMAG primary magnesium smelter. The initial work indicates that the construction costs could be reduced to economic levels
Progress defining the Sul Hamed magnesite deposit in Southern Egypt as a lower cost alternative to Australian feedstock; work to date provides confidence that this lower cost alternative may prove a suitable feedstock both in terms of volume and characteristics;
Granting of environmental approval for the proposed plant;
Release of results of the Market Study prepared by Clark & Marron and Metal Bulletin Research which highlight the sound demand growth and long term pricing outlook for Qualified Magnesium Alloys to be produced by EMAG;
Ongoing progress towards finalising the key contracts for the smelter’s operation including land lease, power, gas and water supply;
Progress on the commercialisation of the MagSheet TRC technology with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with a major Japanese Metals Manufacturer. - Web Site

MINERALS CORP

Appendix 3B & Issue Disclosure Notice - Web Site

NAVIGATOR RESOURCES

Notice of General Meeting - Web Site

NEWCREST MINING

Presentation - March 2006 Quarterly Report - Web Site

NGM RESOURCES

Appendix 3B - Release from Escrow 3 May 2006 - Web Site

NEW WORLD ALLOYS

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

ORIGIN ENERGY

Change in substantial holding from CBA - Web Site

PARAMOUNT MINING

Numerous Hard Rock Diamonds for Paramount - Web Site

PACIFIC ENERGY

Notice of Annual General Meeting

PERSEVERANCE

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

SANDFIRE RESOURCES

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

SIPA RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

SANTOS

Santos continues building its position in south-east Asia

Santos today announced its first entry into Vietnam with an agreement to farm in to offshore exploration acreage operated by UK-based Premier Oil.

Under the agreement, Santos will hold a 37.5% interest in Blocks 12E and 12W Production Sharing Contracts after funding a proportion of the costs of a two-well drilling program. The blocks cover approximately 5,160 square kilometres in the Nam Con Son Basin, offshore southern Vietnam.

The two-well drilling work program includes the Dua-4X well and the 12-CS-1X Blackbird well in Block 12E. The first well, Dua-4X, is scheduled to commence drilling in early May 2006 immediately followed by Blackbird.- Web Site

THUNDELARRA EXPLORATION

Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site

TETHYAN COPPER

Directors Accept Antofagasta Offer

Tethyan Copper Company Ltd (ASX: TYC) announced today that each of the directors of the Company have now accepted the unconditional $1.40 cash per share takeover offer made by Antofagasta PLC (through its wholly owned subsidiary Atacama Copper Pty Limited) (“Antofagasta”) for all of the shares that they owned or controlled.

Antofagasta now has a relevant interest in 72.36% of the shares in Tethyan. Its offer, which is unconditional, is scheduled to expire at 7pm (Sydney, Australia time) this Friday, 28 April 2006.- Web Site

WESTRALIAN GAS & POWER

Acquisition of USA Oil Leases - Web Site

Wednesday, April 26 2006, 3:16 PM

BEMAX

Official Opening of the Pooncarie Project by NSW Premier

Bemax Resources NL is pleased to announce that the Pooncarie Project in the Murray Basin was officially opened by the New South Wales Premier the Hon. Morris Iemma at an official function at Broken Hill on Friday 21 April 2006.

Managing Director, Tony Shirfan said “the official opening by the Premier is the end result of an aggressive 17 month construction and commissioning program”.

Appendix 3B - Web Site

ALEXANDER RESOURCES

Results of Meeting/Final Directors Interest Notice - Web Site

ANTARES ENERGY

EXPLORATION UPDATE

KMF 228-1 Kenedy County, Santos USA operator, Antares Energy 5%
The KMF 228-1 well was spudded on 4 April 2006 and is currently drilling ahead at a depth of 10,525 feet. The well is targeted to reach a depth of 18,200 feet.

Shaeffer Ranch 3D Survey, SIDC operator, Antares Energy 50%
The acquisition of the 85 square mile (54,400 acre) 3D seismic survey is approximately 45% complete with 5% being acquired during the past week. The first 20% of the acquired data is currently being processed. - Web Site

ANTARES ENERGY

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

BLINA DIAMONDS

Appendix 3B - Employee Options Exercised - Web Site

BALLARAT GOLDFIELDS

Appendix 3B - Loan Conversion - Web Site

BUKA GOLD

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

BOW ENERGY

Imminent Grant of ATP752P follows Native Title Agreement - Web Site

BEACH PETROLEUM

Silver Sands-1 Testing - Web Site

BOLNISI GOLD

RE: PALMAREJO GOLD-SILVER PROJECT
UPDATE ON DRILLING RESULTS

The Directors are pleased to announce latest drill results from the Palmarejo Gold-Silver Project in the Temoris District, Chihuahua, Mexico.

The Palmarejo Project is held by the Company's subsidiary, Planet Gold SA de CV ('Planet Gold'). Planet Gold is owned 100% by Palmarejo Silver and Gold Corporation, a Canadian TSX Venture Exchange listed corporation which is approximately 79% owned by and controlled by the Company.

Highlights
Since the beginning of 2006, 96 holes have been completed for 11,371 metres of reverse circulation ('RC') and 7,478 metres of diamond core drilling. The emphasis has been on extension drilling and a campaign of PQ diamond core twinning of RC holes previously drilled at the Palmarejo Project.

The 2005 drilling program was directed towards resource definition drilling.
Two diamond rigs and two RC rigs are currently onsite at the Palmarejo Project (other rigs are also currently drilling other targets within the Trogan tenements). The RC rigs are engaged in drilling depth and strike extent targets, whilst the diamond rigs (with PQ capability) are being used for twinning high grade RC intercepts in all known clavos.

Significant results from the drill holes reported in full below include:
• 3.0 metres @ 24.90 g/t Au and 1,670 g/t Ag (50.6 g/t AuEq) PMDH268D
• 62.5 metres @ 0.96 g/t Au and 119 g/t Ag (2.8 g/t AuEq) PMDH389D
• 93.0 metres @ 3.10 g/t Au and 202 g/t Ag (6.2 g/t AuEq) including
13.5 metres @ 7.44 g/t Au and 553 g/t Ag (15.9 g/t AuEq) PMDH486D
• 13.1 metres @ 1.54 g/t Au and 146 g/t Ag (3.8 g/t AuEq) PMDH489D
• 13.7 metres @ 1.90 g/t Au and 114 g/t Ag (3.6 g/t AuEq) and
4.6 metres @ 1.10 g/t Au and 77 g/t Ag (2.3 g/t AuEq) PMDH491
• 19.8 metres @ 13.27 g/t Au and 206 g/t Ag (16.4 g/t AuEq) PMDH498D
• 9.1 metres @ 1.26 g/t Au and 265 g/t Ag (5.3 g/t AuEq) PMDH502
• 9.1 metres @ 2.84 g/t Au and 240 g/t Ag (6.5 g/t AuEq) PMDH506
• 13.7 metres @ 3.99 g/t Au and 334 g/t Ag (9.1 g/t AuEq) and
12.2 metres @ 4.65 g/t Au and 368 g/t Ag (10.3 g/t AuEq) and
4.6 metres @ 2.31 g/t Au and 234 g/t Ag (5.9 g/t AuEq) and
24.4 metres @ 7.40 g/t Au and 696g/t Ag (18.1 g/t AuEq) PMDH508D - Web Site

COMPASS RESOURCES

Ceasing to be a substantial holder - Web Site

CLIMAX MINING

Dinkidi Gold Copper Reserves Increased - Web Site

COOPER ENERGY

Silver Sands-1 – Spud Notice
The Silver Sands-1 near-field exploration well spudded last night Wednesday 20th April 2006 using the Century 3 drilling rig.
Silver Sands-1 is a near-field exploration well, located approximately 1.5km to the southeast of the Christies oil field and is targeting the Namur and Birkhead/Hutton oil reservoirs, with the Poolowanna as a secondary target.
The well has a prognosed TD of 1920m and is expected to take 14 days to drill and test. - Web Site

COOPER ENERGY

Bargou Prospecting Permit Gulf of Hammamet Tunisia - Web Site

CRESCENT GOLD

High Grade Discovery at Castaway - Web Site

EASTERN CORPORATION

Retirement of CEO - Web Site

GLOBE URANIUM

Trading Halt - Web Site

GINDALBIE GOLD

Appendix 3B - Web Site

GOLDEN STATE

Deep Drilling Rig on Site at Golden Eagle Prospect Utah - Web Site

GIPPSLAND LIMITED

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

GREAT ARTESIAN OIL & GAS

Exploration Drilling to Recommence in PEL 106

Great Artesian Oil and Gas Limited (ASX: GOG), wishes to advise, on behalf of the Paranta Block Joint Venture, that clearing of a site for the Cadenza-1 well location has commenced in PEL 106. Drilling of the Cadenza-1 well is expected to commence in around 10 days time using the Ensign Rig #30.- Web Site

GREAT WESTERN EXPLORATION

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

HAOMA MINING

ADDITIONAL DRILLING RESULTS FROM OLD MAN PROSPECT – RAVENSWOOD, NORTH QUEENSLAND (April 18, 2006 Report to ASX updated)

Old Man Project – ML1326 (Kitchener Mining NL lease, a 100% Haoma subsidiary)

Latest drilling results confirm a new style of Gold, Silver and Copper Mineralisation in the Charters Towers-Ravenswood District.

In the December 2005 Quarterly Report (released January 31, 2006) shareholders were advised that the drilling program at the Old Man Mine site (ML1326) suggested the gold mineralisation was related to a small porphyry intrusion that had been emplaced near the Four Mile Creek fault zone, in the Ravenswood Goldfield of North Queensland.

At the beginning of April a second drilling program commenced at the Old Man Mine site involving an additional 17 reverse circulation percussion holes (586m). ....... - Web Site

HILLGROVE RESOURCES

Becoming a substantial holder for ITT - Web Site

HINDMARSH RESOURCES

Mega Takeover Offer Timetable - Web Site

INTEGRA MINING

Board Appointment - Web Site

INTEGRA MINING

Final Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

IMAGE RESOURCES

SHALLOW VERY HIGH GRADE POTENTIAL (UP TO 2m @ 36.6% HM) EXTENDED TO OVER 7.8KM IN LENGTH AT COOLJARLOO

A further 40km of ground magnetics have been completed on the western part of the Cooljarloo tenement E70/2636 in the North Perth Basin mainly covering the 35 AHD resource previously estimated at 30.8Mt at 4% heavy minerals (HM). The ground magnetics show a significant increase in length of the high amplitude zones from 3km to 7.8km with average amplitudes greater than 5 nano Teslas (5nT). It is particularly significant that previous high grade drilling results show excellent correlation with the high amplitude areas and are very shallow ranging from 0m to 8m to the top of the high grade intersections...... - Web Site

KIMBERLEY DIAMOND

Appendix 3B exercise of options (KIMOA) - Web Site

LATROBE MAGNESIUM

Initial Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

MINCOR RESOURCES

MINCOR ADDS GASCOYNE TUNGSTEN, URANIUM PROJECT TO ITS GROWTH PORTFOLIO

Exploration to Commence Immediately at the Nardoo Well Tungsten-Uranium Prospect

Mincor Resources NL (ASX: MCR) has added a diversified exploration opportunity to its growth portfolio, including known occurrences of tungsten and uranium, as well as copper and gold targets, after today being granted Exploration Licences covering its Gascoyne Project, 350km east of Carnarvon in Western Australia’s Gascoyne region.

The acquisition is a further step in Mincor’s recently announced growth and diversification strategy designed to broaden its asset base into other commodities and geographic regions outside its core nickel business at Kambalda.

The Gascoyne project consists of 2 now-granted and 100%-owned Exploration Licences (E05/1205 & 1228) and 2 Licence Applications covering a total area of 756km2 containing a number of high priority exploration targets, including uranium occurrences at the Nardoo Well and White Well Prospects as well as tungsten, gold and copper. - Web Site

MINCOR RESOURCES

EXPLORATION DRILLING UNDERWAY AT OLD CARNILYA HILL NICKEL MINE

Mincor Commences Major Nickel Exploration Programme on New Kambalda Tenement Suite

Kambalda nickel producer Mincor Resources NL (ASX: MCR) today announced that it had commenced exploration drilling at the Carnilya Hill Nickel Mine, part of the Carnilya Project, just north of Kambalda in Western Australia, on which the Company has concluded an earn-in agreement with View Resources Limited.

The commencement of the major regional exploration program at Carnilya follows a detailed review and compilation of previous data by Mincor, including analysis of mine records, drilling data, and geological information.

The initial target area is the old Carnilya Hill Nickel Mine, which was a successful nickel operation between 1979 and 1998, producing over 1.4 million tonnes of ore at an average grade of 3.4% nickel. The broader tenement package covered by the agreement with View Resources has produced over 48,000 tonnes of nickel metal. - Web Site

MARATHON RESOURCES

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

OIL SEARCH

First Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

PETSEC ENERGY

Wei 6-12-S-1 Well, Block 22/12, Beibu Gulf, Offshore China Drilling Update

Petsec Energy Ltd (ASX: PSA, ADR’s: PSJEY.PK) The operator of Block 22/12 Beibu Gulf, China Joint Venture announced this morning that at 1200 hrs local time on 25 April 2006 the COSL 931 jack-up drilling rig commenced drilling the Wei-6-12-S-1 exploration well. As at 1900 hrs on 25 April the well had drilled to a depth of 124 metres and the current operation was running 20 inch casing. The well is expected to take about 21 days to drill to a Total Depth of 2,530 metres.

Wei-6-12-S-1 is located in about 30 metres of water about 3 km southwest of the 2002 oil discovery, Wei-6-12-1. - Web Site

PLANET GAS

Annual Report & Notice of AGM - Web Site

PIONEER NICKEL

Change of Director's Interest Notice x 2 - Web Site

PETRATHERM

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

RANGE RESOURCES

Assay Results from Preliminary Sampling in Puntland - Web Site

REEFTON MINING

Application for Exploration Licence in Western Australia - Web Site

RED RIVER RESOURCES

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

ROC OIL

EXPLORATION DRILLING UPDATE

1. Wei-6-12-S-1, Block 22/12, Beibu Gulf, Offshore China (ROC: 40% and Operator)

At 1200 hrs local time on 25 April 2006 the COSL 931 jack-up drilling rig commenced drilling the Wei-6-12-S-1 exploration well. As at 1900 hrs on 25 April the well had drilled to a depth of 124 metres and the current operation was running 20 inch casing. The well is expected to take about 21 days to drill to a Total Depth of 2,530 metres.

Wei-6-12-S-1 is located in about 30 metres of water about 3 km southwest of the 2002 oil discovery, Wei-6-12-1.

2. Willows-1, PEDL030, Onshore UK (ROC: 100% & Operator)

As at 2400 hrs UK Time on 25 April 2006 the Willows-1 exploration well had been drilled to a depth of 794 metres and the current operation was running 10 ¾ inch casing. The proposed Total Depth is approximately 2,500 metres.

Willows-1 is targeting a potentially large gas prospect located about 55 km east of York and 15 km south of Scarborough.

3. Jacala-1, WA-351-P, Carnarvon Basin, Offshore Western Australia (ROC: 20%)

As at 1000 hours Western Standard Time on 23 April 2006, the BHP Billiton operated Jacala-1 wildcat exploration well was plugged and abandoned after the formation evaluation programme confirmed the previously reported view that there are no hydrocarbons in the well.

Jacala-1 is located in about 1,060 metres of water approximately 200 km west of Barrow Island and 100 km northwest of the Enfield Oil and Gas Field. - Web Site

ST BARBARA MINES

Quarterly Activities Report

Summary of Key Points

Reserves & Resources
The Company’s Ore Reserves total 1.1Mozs, an increase of 0.69Mozs from 0.38Mozs reported on 16 November 2005.
Gwalia Deeps Probable Reserves are 2.4Mt @ 9.7g/t for 0.74Mozs to a vertical depth of approximately 1,500m.
Gwalia Mineral Resources now total 2.6Mozs, an increase of 0.9Mozs.
Tarmoola Mineral Resources were upgraded to Measured and Indicated status totalling 58Mt @ 1.1g/t for 2.1Mozs. The Company’s Resources now total 7.3Mozs, up from 6.6Mozs.

Exploration
Subsequent to the completion of the resource estimate Gwalia Deeps drilling intersected 12m @ 60g/t from 1,634m and 7m @ 10.3g/t gold from 1,854m, the latter intersection extending the mineralisation 1,090m down dip from the base of the old workings. Drilling is continuing at Southern Cross, Gwalia Deeps and Tarmoola with seven rigs.

Gold Production
Gold production for the March 2006 quarter totalled 39,100ozs, generating revenues of A$28.7M (US$21.2M) at an average received price of A$757/oz (US$560). Cash operating costs were A$474/oz (US$351) compared to forecast of A$520/oz (US$385)...... - Web Site

ST BARBARA MINES

Melbourne and Sydney Presentation - Web Site

SINO GOLD

SINO GOLD INCREASES JINFENG RESERVE BY 38% TO 2.9 MILLION OUNCES

Highlights

The Jinfeng Ore Reserve estimate has increased 38% to 16.4 million tonnes at 5.4gpt gold, containing 2.9 million ounces.
Two-thirds of the total Ore Reserve is in the Proved category.
The open-pit Ore Reserve grade has increased to 5.6gpt gold.
Initial reserve estimate at Rongban. ........- Web Site

SINO GOLD

MARCH 2006 QUARTERLY REPORT

JINFENG RESERVES AND RESOURCES INCREASED TO 2.9M AND 4.0M OUNCES

KEY POINTS

Jinfeng

Achieved 2 million man-hours worked without a lost-time injury.
Ore Reserves increased from 2.1 to 2.9 million ounces of gold - an increase of 38%.
Phase 2 expansion studies to commence based on new reserves.
Gold Resources increased 17% to 4.0 million ounces.
Construction is progressing towards commissioning during the September quarter and gold production in the December quarter.
Initial shipment of bacteria for BIOX® circuit arrived on site for commencement of bacteria build up in current quarter.
Deep drilling significantly extended the F3/F7 Ore Domains with best intercepts of 47.0m at 11.6gpt and 29.0m at 6.8gpt gold.
Rongban drilling continued to extend mineralisation to the northwest and at depth with best intercepts of 16.0m at 8.6gpt and 24m at 6.7 gpt gold.

White Mountain

Commencement of scoping studies and 15,000m drill program with five drill rigs now on site.

Jianchaling

Gold production of 5,211 ounces at a cash operating cost of US$380/oz for the quarter. Production extended to September quarter.

Corporate

Mr Cobb Johnstone appointed Chief Operating Officer.
Share placement raised A$61 million.
Cash available of US$48 million at end of March. Initial drawdown of the US$40 million project loan facility occurred in early April.

- Web Site

Proxy Form - Web Site

SINO GOLD

2005 Annual Report - Web Site

SINO GOLD

Notice of Annual General Meeting - Web Site

SUNSHINE GAS

Issue of New Shares & S 708a(5)(e) Notice - Web Site

SUNSHINE GAS

Appendix 3B - Web Site

SALLY MALAY

Open Briefing - Production & Exploration Update - Web Site

STUART PETROLEUM

DRILLING REPORT: PADULLA #3 PEL 113, COOPER / EROMANGA BASIN, SA

Stuart Petroleum Limited advises that the Padulla #3 Murta / McKinlay oil development / appraisal well spudded at 05:00 hrs on the 25 April 2006 and is currently drilling 12 1/4" surface hole.

The status of Padulla #3 at 06:00 hrs (CST) on 26 April 2006 was:
Location: PEL 113
Planned Total Depth: 1530 metres (TVD)
Current depth: 435 metres
Operation: Drilling 12 ¼” surface hole
Spud: 05:00hrs on 25 April 2006 - Web Site

TAWANA RESOURCES

Annual Report & Notice of AGM - Web Site

TETHYAN COPPER

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

UNITED KIMBERLEY DIAMONDS

Appointment of Alternate Director Rick W Crabb - Web Site

VIEW RESOURCES

Nickel Exploration re-starts at Carnilya Hill

The Directors of View Resources (“View”) are pleased to announce the commencement of exploration drilling for nickel at Carnilya Hill, via the Farm-in Agreement with Mincor Resources NL (“Mincor”).

In October 2005 View announced a Joint Venture agreement that allowed Mincor the right to earn into 70% of the equity in the Carnilya Hill project by spending $2.5m in nickel exploration over the next three years.

The key terms of the Agreement are as follows;

Mincor to pay View $150,000 cash up front
Mincor to spend $850,000 in exploration over Carnilya Hill tenements in the first year of the project.
In order to earn 70% equity, Mincor to spend a further $1.5m in exploration over the following two years, and
After all exploration commitments are made, View and Mincor to form a 30/70 Joint Venture to further develop the asset. - Web Site

WESTONIA MINES

Third Quarter Report

SUMMARY

Westonia successfully completes its drilling programme on time and within budget.
New Mineral Resource estimate significantly upgrades confidence categories and
increases contained metal compared to the 2004 Feasibility Study resource.
New open pit mine optimisation and design work commenced.
Big Bell plant relocation cost being reviewed to determine optimum project
development route and economic outcome.- Web Site

WESTERN PLAINS GOLD

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

Wednesday, April 26 2006, 11:16 AM

EXPLORATION AND HIGH OIL AND GAS PRICES BOOST AMADEUS

Perth-based US oil and gas producer Amadeus Energy Ltd has reported record sales revenue of US$11.5 million for the March quarter, up from $US9.4 million for the December 2005 quarter as a result of increased production from successful exploration and high West Texas spot oil and gas prices.

Other highlights from the company’s quarterly report released to the ASX today were:

2004-05 full year oil and gas production exceeded in the three quarters ended March 2006.
Net gas production for the quarter was 302,620 mcf, up 384% from the March 2005 quarter.
Net oil production for the period was 136,742 barrels oil, up 91% from the March 2005 quarter.
Interest rate hedge contract signed with Wells Fargo Bank.
Two new exploration projects were signed up during the quarter.

The excessive demand on drill rigs has slowed down the progress on budgeted exploration programs, but drilling over the quarter has resulted in two successful gas wells from two wells drilled in Lavaca County, Texas. These two wells are expected to be completed for production during April, further contributing to the company’s gas production.

In the nine months ended 31 March 2006, a total of 12 from 20 exploration wells drilled for Amadeus have been successful, an overall success rate of 60%. - Web Site

AMADEUS ENERGY

WEEKLY DRILLING REPORT – SUCCESSFUL GRAPELAND WELL

The Directors of Amadeus Energy Limited wish to announce the drilling update report as follows:

Exploration wells:

Pennington #2
Type: Oil exploitation
Location: Grapeland Project, Houston County, Texas
Status: The well reached target depth of 6,010 feet as at 22 April 2006 (Texas time). Logs of the well indicate 7 feet of net pay, with 25% porosity and good permeability. Pipe has been set and the well will be completed and on production within 30 days, as soon as a completion rig is available. Production rates will then be established.
Target Depth: Test of the Sub-Clarksville at 6,000 feet Working Interest: 53.5%
Operator: Bomar Oil and Gas Inc.
Overview: The Grapeland field covers 600 acres of land and was discovered in 1947 and rapidly developed with a total of 29 wells drilled, for a highly porous and permeable oil sand at 5,800 feet called the Sub-Clarksville. Due to extremely poor production practices, internal lawsuits between its two partners, low oil prices and no gas market, the field was abandoned prematurely.

Independent engineering studies have indicated that the field had 12 MMBO in place. Utilising a 30% recovery factor, the field should have produced approximately 3.6 MMBO instead of actual production of 2.2 MMBO. This leaves 1.4 MMBO to be recovered under primary recovery conditions. Potential for use of water flood to increase this amount is also very viable.

The Pennington #2 well is the first well to be drilled in the Grapeland field by Amadeus and its joint venture partners.

Anderson #1
Type: Gas development
Location: Halletsville South, Lavaca County, Texas
Status: The well has progressed 5,198 feet to a depth of 7,341 feet as at 25 April 2006 (Texas time).
Target Depth: Test of the Wilcox sands at 9,200 feet
Working Interest: 25%
Operator: Trio Consulting & Management LLC – Wichita Falls, Texas.

Peterson #1
Type: Gas development
Location: Halletsville South, Lavaca County, Texas
Status: The well is due to spud around 2 May 2006 (Texas time) once drilling is completed on the Anderson #1 well.
Target Depth: Test of the Wilcox sands at 9,200 feet
Working Interest: 29.7%
Operator: Trio Consulting & Management LLC – Wichita Falls, Texas.- Web Site

AMADEUS ENERGY

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

ARAFURA RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site

ALUMINA LIMITED

AWAC - Memorandum of Understanding with Vinacomin - Web Site

AUSTRALIAN WORLDWIDE

AWE signs further Casino gas contract - Web Site

ALEXANDER RESOURCES

First Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

ANTARES ENERGY

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

BALLARAT GOLDFIELDS

CARRICK GOLD

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

COPPER STRIKE

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports

Highlights include:

- the progress on the Feasibility Study at Einasleigh, where the Inferred Resources now have an in-ground value greater than $1 billion thanks to the recent appreciation in the prices of copper, gold and silver
- Walford Creek where the in-ground Inferred Resource has an even greater value
- a new high grade tungsten deposit at White Rock in NSW
- drilling proceeding at the Chloe zinc prospect near Einasleigh..... - Web Site

DIAMONEX LIMITED

Appendix 3B - Web Site

DRAKE RESOURCES

Shareholders given priority in Aura Energy Ltd Uranium Float - Web Site

EMPEROR MINES

Production Results to be released 27/04/06 - Web Site

ENERGY RESOURCES

CEO's Address to Shareholders - Web Site

GREAT AUSTRALIAN RESOURCES

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

GEODYNAMICS

Habanero 2 Well Intervention Update

Geodynamics announces that remedial work to drill around the turbine motor is now underway. - Web Site

GEODYNAMICS

Commitments Test Entity - Third Quarter Report - Web Site

HINDMARSH RESOURCES

MEGA to compulsorily acquire balance HMR securities - Web Site

JUBILEE MINES

HIGH-GRADE ALEC MAIRS NICKEL RESULTS, STEADY MARCH QTR PRODUCTION FOR JUBILEE

Steady March Quarter nickel production of ~2,700 tonnes of nickel-in-concentrate at reduced cash operating costs of A$2.92/lb.
Highly encouraging initial results from Alec Mairs underground drilling including 3.05m @ 20.24% Ni, 1.0m @ 13.72% Ni, 1.71m @ 5.21% Ni and 3.77m @ 9.7% Ni (single hole).
Strong development and exploration progress for Jubilee including completion of Alec Mairs Lower Decline, Prospero resource upgrade, near-mine and regional exploration success.
Cash and receivables of $79.8 million at 31 March 2006, following payment of 13cps interim dividend ($16.8 million), representing 72% of interim net profit..... - Web Site

JUBILEE MINES

Quarterly Report for the period ended 31 March 2006,

The March quarter saw a continued steady performance at Cosmos. Our nickel concentrate production confirms we are on target to achieve annual nickel production in excess of 11,000 tonnes in concentrate. Mine grades were slightly under 5%, plant feed grades 5.16%, whilst recoveries were 95.5% and plant availability 94.4% - again well above the design factor of 91%. Our operating cash costs per pound of payable nickel were AUD$2.92 for the quarter which is reduced from the previous quarter (AUD$3.31). We anticipate full year costs will be in this range. We are now recovering higher grade material from central stopes in the mine, which is complementing the grade of our current mine stocks.

HIGHLIGHTS

Cosmos Nickel Operations

Continued steady operational performance.
On target to exceed nickel production of 11,000 tonnes in concentrate for the financial year.

Development

Completion of Alec Mairs Lower Exploration Decline, establishing a number of new favourable underground drilling positions.
Solid development progress in the Helene Decline including mine planning.
Studies for upgrade of output at Cosmos are proceeding.
Studies on the potential development of the Anomaly 1 deposit are continuing.

Exploration

Commencement of intensive underground drilling from the Alec Mairs Lower Exploration Decline with highly encouraging initial results including 3.05m @ 20.24% Ni, 1m @ 13.72% Ni, 1.71m @ 5.21% Ni, and 3.77m @ 9.7% Ni.
Upgrade of the Prospero resource to a higher measured, indicated and inferred category containing 60,500 tonnes of nickel, with encouraging drill results outside of the resource boundary.
Continued encouraging results at Anomaly 9. Early indications confirm wide zones of low grade mineralisation in the area.
Extended exploration programme at our wholly owned Bannockburn Nickel Project area.

Financial / Corporate

Continued strong financial position with cash and receivables of $79.8 million at March 31, 2006.
A dividend of 13 cents per share (fully franked) was declared and paid during the quarter.
One shipment of nickel concentrate was dispatched during the quarter..... - Web Site

LEVIATHAN RESOURCES

First Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

MACARTHUR COAL

March Quarter Presentation - Web Site

NEWCREST MINING

Media Release - March 2006 Quarterly Report - Web Site

NGM RESOURCES

Appendix 3B - Placement of 6 million shares - Web Site

PETRA DIAMONDS

Exploration Update - Alto Cuilo - Web Site

QUEENSLAND GAS

QGC clarifies press reports regarding bid for Sydney Gas - Web Site

REPUBLIC GOLD

Key consultants in Bolivia - Web Site

RIO TINTO

Rio Tinto plc share transaction 25/04/06 - Web Site

RIO TINTO

Norilsk Nickel & RIO ann the creation of RioNor Exploration - Web Site

ST BARBARA MINES

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

SINO GOLD

First Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

STRAITS RESOURCES

Appendix 3B: Options Exercised - Web Site

TANAMI GOLD

Open Briefing Tanami Production & Exploration Growth - Web Site

TAP OIL

First Quarter Activities Report/Presentation

HIGHLIGHTS

Production for the March 2006 quarter totalled 384,437 mmboe despite 5 cyclones and umbilical repairs;
Oil sales for the March quarter of 194,585 barrels at an average realised price of A$91 per barrel;
Quarterly sales revenues of $19.7 million;
Woollybutt Oil Field continues to perform well:
- Field has produced over 24 million barrels to date, currently producing 15,000 bopd gross;
- Production problems from Woollybutt-1 umbilical in mid March were repaired mid April;
- Woollybutt-5 exploration well intersected oil;
Harriet Area:
- Currently producing liquids at 8,000 bopd gross;
- Zephyrus-1 well discovered oil in April 2006 and is now in production.
- Bambra oil leg appears to be breaking through following blow down of gas cap
Active exploration program for 2006:
- Disappointing result at Jacala-1
- Tap has budgeted an exploration spend in 2006 of up to $47 million;
- The Tap operated Amulet-1 now expected to spud late May or early June 2006.
- HJV drilling campaign expected to recommence in May / June - Web Site

TETHYAN COPPER

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

TETHYAN COPPER

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

TERRAMIN AUSTRALIA

Terramin drilling confirms large Menninnie deposit - Web Site

Tuesday 25 April 2006 (Close of Business - New York)
All Ords	5217.7	closed	Dow Jones	11,283.25	-53.07
ASX100	4284.1	closed	S&P 500	1301.74	-6.37
ASX200	5269.8	closed	Nasdaq	2330.30	-3.08
ASX300	5269.1	closed	Gold - spot/oz	US$631.10	+11.30
Materials (GIC)	11,565.6	closed	Silver - spot/oz	US$12.54	+0.74
Energy (GIC)	13,088.2	closed	Platinum - spot	US$1126.00	+16.00
AGC Macquarie Au	5340	closed	Palladium - spot	US$363.00	+9.00
Hartleys Explorers Index	10,546	closed	Bridge CRB Futures Index	376.80	+1.42
Shanghai Composite	1399.8	-10.0	Light Crude (NYM - $US per bbl.)	US$72.88	-0.45
FTSE 100	6086.6	-12.1	Natural Gas (NYM - $US per mmbtu.)	US$7.46	-0.33
Nikkei	16,970.3	+55.9	Copper (LME - spot $US/tonne)	6895	+115
Hang Seng	16,577.8	-127.9	Lead (LME - spot $US/tonne)	1187	-63
A$ = US74.58		+0.16	Zinc (LME - spot $US/tonne)	3288	-37
A$ = 85.71yen		+0.34	Nickel (LME - spot $US/tonne)	19,185	-215
A$ = 0.600		-0.001	Aluminium (LME - spot $US/tonne)	2719	-51
US 10-Year Bond	5.071%	+0.086	Tin (LME - spot $US/tonne)	9185	-765
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Tuesday, April 25 2006, 11:15 AM

WALL STREET

Interest rate worries sent share prices lower Tuesday on Wall Street after strong consumer confidence and home sales data signaled that the economy is holding up better than expected and suggested that the Federal Reserve has room for more rate increases.

Crude oil prices fell following an announcement by President Bush that he would waive regional clean-air specifications for summer-grade gasoline to attract more imports of fuel to the United States.

Gold prices rose more than $10 an ounce and copper reached record levels as weakness in the U.S. dollar and ongoing concerns over Iran continued to feed traders' needs for a safe-haven investment.

Silver for May delivery rose 78.5 cents, or 6.7%, to close at $12.56 an ounce on the New York Mercantile Exchange after reaching a high of $12.65. The contract lost 9.2% of its value on Monday as traders locked in some of the recent gains that pushed futures prices to a 23-year high last week. Prices also dropped almost 14% on Thursday.

Silver has rallied since the beginning of the year on excitement about the expected launch of an ETF, currently in registration by Barclays Global Investors, a unit of British bank Barclays Plc. The ETF, which is structured as a trust and has been highly anticipated by metals traders, is slated to trade on the American Stock Exchange under the ticker "SLV."

Last week, speculators, disappointed that the instrument has not yet materialized, began to take some money off the table.

But, according to a regulatory filing Monday, Barclays Capital Inc. on April 21 deposited with the custodian of a planned silver exchange-traded fund 1.5 million ounces of silver to back 150,000 shares with each representing 10 ounces of silver.

ASTRO MINING

Results of General Meeting 21 April 2006 - update - Web Site

CAZALY RESOURCES

Shovelanna Licence: Cazaly seeks Judicial Review & Reasons - Web Site

COMET RIDGE

Strengthens US Team - Web Site

ECHELON RESOURCES

CAZ: Shovelanna Lic: Cazaly seeks Judicial Review & Reasons - Web Site

ELKEDRA DIAMONDS

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

FLINDERS DIAMONDS

Allotment of Shares & Options - Web Site

FOX RESOURCES

Appendix 3B - Conversion of Options - Web Site

GOLDSTAR RESOURCES

Appendix 3B - Conversion of Contributing Shares - Web Site

GEODYNAMICS

Habanero #2 - Well Intervention Update - Web Site

GOLDEN WEST RESOURCES

Becoming a substantial holder - Web Site

MURCHISON METALS

Pre-Feasibility Study shows strong economics of Jack Hills - Web Site

OXIANA LIMITED

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

REDPORT

Appendix 3B - Exercise of options/ Notice under S708A(5)(e) - Web Site

RESOLUTE

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

TAP OIL

March 2006 Quarterly Report & Investor Briefing - Web Site

VIEW RESOURCES

Appendix 3B - Web Site

Monday 24 April 2006 (Close of Business - New York)
All Ords	5217.7	+18.6	Dow Jones	11,336.32	-11.13
ASX100	4284.1	+16.7	S&P 500	1308.11	-3.17
ASX200	5269.8	+19.7	Nasdaq	2333.38	-9.48
ASX300	5269.1	+20.2	Gold - spot/oz	US$619.80	-12.70
Materials (GIC)	11,565.6	+191.6	Silver - spot/oz	US$11.80	-1.15
Energy (GIC)	13,088.2	+121.5	Platinum - spot	US$1110.00	-10.00
AGC Macquarie Au	5340	+75.9	Palladium - spot	US$354.00	+1.00
Hartleys Explorers Index	10,546	+43.1	Bridge CRB Futures Index	375.38	-4.60
Shanghai Composite	1409.8	-7.0	Light Crude (NYM - $US per bbl.)	US$73.33	-1.84
FTSE 100	6098.7	-34.0	Natural Gas (NYM - $US per mmbtu.)	US$7.79	-0.43
Nikkei	16,914.4	-489.6	Copper (LME - spot $US/tonne)	6780	+45
Hang Seng	16,705.7	-206.5	Lead (LME - spot $US/tonne)	1250	+60
A$ = US74.42		+0.06	Zinc (LME - spot $US/tonne)	3325	+13
A$ = 85.37yen		-1.31	Nickel (LME - spot $US/tonne)	19,400	+220
A$ = 0.601		-0.002	Aluminium (LME - spot $US/tonne)	2770	+7
US 10-Year Bond	4.985%	-0.027	Tin (LME - spot $US/tonne)	9950	+455
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Monday, April 24 2006, 9:16 PM

WALL STREET

Stocks declined modestly Monday as a weakening U.S. dollar and a mixed batch of earnings reports led cautious investors to cash in on last week's gains. Oil prices also fell sharply as energy traders took profits following futures' recent runup.

A steep drop in crude futures gave investors some relief following oil's recent climb to a record $75 a barrel.

Precious metals futures in New York plummeted on more profit-taking Monday, and dealers said they remained wary of further sharp declines after last week's quick correction.

Volatile silver was leading the metals group lower, dealers said, as its price has skidded down around 18 percent from last week's 23-year high.

AED OIL

Ceasing to be a substantial holder - Web Site

ACCLAIM EXPLORATION

Results of Meeting - Web Site

AGL

ALN Open Letter to Alinta Shareholders - Web Site

AGL

Bidder's Statement for ALN - Web Site

AGL

AGL offer to Alinta Shareholders - Web Site

AGD MINING

Company's Request for Trading Halt - Web Site

AUSTRALIAN OIL COMPANY

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

ANVIL MINING

First Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

BARRA RESOURCES

Section 708A(5)(e) Notice - Web Site

BERKELEY RESOURCES

Appendix 3B - Exercise of Options - Web Site

CENTENNIAL COAL

Initial Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

CARNEGIE CORPORATION

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

CSR

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

CENTRAL PETROLEUM

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

CUE ENERGY

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

EAST COAST MINERALS

LEG ann: Termination of Sale of Joint Venture Interest - Web Site

ELK PETROLEUM

Results of General Meeting - Web Site

ELEMENTAL RESOURCES

Results of shareholder meeting 24 April 2006 - Web Site

FLINDERS DIAMONDS

A$4.2Million Results from Share Issue & Placement - Web Site

FORTESCUE METALS

Cloud Break Environmental Approval - Web Site

GOLDSTREAM MINING

Trading Halt - Web Site

GEODYNAMICS

Reinstatement to Official Quotation - Web Site

GRD

Becoming a substantial holder - Web Site

HARDMAN RESOURCES

Ceasing to be a substantial holder - Web Site

KIMBERLEY DIAMOND

Appendix 3B: options exercised - Web Site

MAGELLAN PETROLEUM

Fifth Supplementary Target's Statement - Web Site

MATILDA MINERALS

Appendix 3B - Exercise of Options - Web Site

MIRABELA NICKEL

Appendix 3B - Issue of Incentive Options - Web Site

NEW HOPE

Change in substantial holding from PPT - Web Site

NEW HOLLAND MINING

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report

OXIANA LIMITED

Results of Meeting - Web Site

QUEENSLAND GAS

SGL ann: Sydney Gas Key Documents - Web Site

QUEENSLAND GAS

T/O Panel ann: Sydney Gas Ltd 02 - Panel Reviews Application - Web Site

QUEENSLAND GAS

SGL: Letter to Shareholders-Ignore QGC's Latest Assertions - Web Site

RED 5

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

Monday, April 24 2006, 3:16 PM

AUSTINDO RESOURCES

Annual Report - Web Site

MALACHITE RESOURCES

Details of Address - Web Site

AED OIL

Progress Report - Puffin-7 - Web Site

AGD MINING

Trading Halt - Web Site

ALUMINA

Alumina Limited is holding its 2006 Annual General Meeting on Thursday, 27 April 2006 at 10.30am (Melbourne time) in the Auditorium at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, 2 Clarendon Street, Southbank, Melbourne Victoria Australia. - Web Site

AQUILA RESOURCES

Reinstatement to Official Quotation - Web Site

CARRICK GOLD

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

DIATREME RESOURCES

Initial Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

DIATREME RESOURCES

Becoming a substantial holder - Web Site

ENERGY METALS

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

ENTERPRISE ENERGY

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

ENERGY RESOURCES

Ranger Mine Cyclone Preparation - Web Site

GLENGARRY RESOURCES

Third Quarter Report

Highlights

Greenvale Project (North Queensland)

At Maitland, a high grade zone of supergene copper mineralisation has been identified approximately 30 metres below the surface and immediately above the primary coppermolybdenum mineralisation intersected in late 2005. Previous sampling of shafts and cross-cuts that intersect the interpreted supergene zone recorded a number of high grade intervals including 12 metres @ 10% copper and 18 metres @ 4.7% copper.

Follow up drilling to estimate the potential supergene resource and to further define the primary mineralisation at Maitland has commenced although progress has been severely disrupted by record, unseasonal rainfall.
At the Oasis uranium prospect, site preparation has been completed for follow up drilling which is scheduled to commence immediately after the drilling at Maitland. Drilling in 2005 intersected significant uranium mineralisation including 10 metres @ 0.12% U3O8.
Fieldwork has commenced on the Metallica Joint Venture which covers the southern strike extension of the structure that hosts the Oasis uranium mineralisation. Detailed soil sampling along the Oasis shear zone is planned to define targets for follow up drilling.
Field programs have been designed for the Mt Remarkable gold and T3 silver-lead-zinc prospects located in the recently granted southern part of the Greenvale Project. Previous exploration at both prospects has recorded strong mineralisaton and initial drill testing is scheduled for mid 2006.

Corporate

A number of Board and Management changes were made during the quarter. Mr Darren Gordon and Mr Bill Manning were appointed as Non-Excutive Directors and Mr Des Kelly and Ms Janelle Burns were appointed as Joint Company Secretaries. The new appointments significantly enhance the Company’s corporate expertise. Long time Director and Company Secretary, Mr Allan Harris has retired from all roles at the Company.
$1,350,000 was raised via a placement of 27,000,000 ordinary shares fully paid at 5 cents. The funds will be primarily directed towards advanced exploration targets at Greenvale. - Web Site

GLENGARRY RESOURCES

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

IMPERIAL ONE

Natural Gas Joint Venture Drilling Update Well No.3 - Web Site

KAROON GAS

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

KINGSGATE CONSOLIDATED

DRP Price Interim Dividend 2006 - Web Site

LIHIR GOLD

Results of AGM 2006 - Web Site

MOSAIC OIL

Award of PL 213 - Churchie West - Web Site

NGM RESOURCES

Release of Restricted Securities - Web Site

NEW HOLLAND MINING

Monthly Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 31/03/06

QUEENSLAND GAS

Monthly Status Report /Berwyndale South Project - Web Site

RED 5

Barrick-Placer to commence exploration on $4M Montague JV farmin

Exploration on the Gidgee area will be markedly accelerated following successful completion of a three month due diligence programme by Barrick.

Barrick Gold, through wholly owned subsidiary Placer Dome Australia is targeting a large sediment hosted deposit similar to Wallaby in the Laverton Greenstone Belt. Placer may earn a 60 percent interest by spending $2.5 million in the first three years (subject to a minimum $400,000 in the first year) and an additional 10 percent interest by a further expenditure of $1.5 million by the fifth year.

Placer is very familiar with the geology of the greenstone sequence in the North Eastern Goldfields having operated at Granny Smith for fifteen years. The nearby Wallaby deposit was discovered in 1997 and integrated into the production schedule in 2001. Production last year exceeded 300,000 ounces.

Detailed Placer proprietary interpretive analysis suggests strong potential for a 5 million ounce deposit under cover. - Web Site

STUART PETROLEUM

Padulla/Dalray Drilling Program - Web Site

TERRAIN MINERALS

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

TENNANT CREEK GOLD

Appendix 3B - Conversion of Unlisted Options - Web Site

TRI ORIGIN MINERALS

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

Monday, April 24 2006, 11:16 AM

ICON ENERGY

DRILLING UPDATE BAYOU CHOCTAW FIELD USA

Icon is pleased to report that Australian Mineral Interests No.1 in Bayou Choctaw Louisiana has been completed as a producing well and that it is being fitted to run the first production test which is expected early next week. While drilling at 8630 feet the Moncla rig was unable to handle the pressures required to control this section. As a result the decision was taken to release the rig and continue negotiating with four parties who have offered newer and heavier rigs to move to the next well in the drilling programme

The operator could have pressed ahead to reach the lower zone but whatever the outcome it was only possible to complete one zone and then twin the well for the other zone. It was finally decided that the preferred course of action was to twin the well at a later date and place this well on production immediately. This decision was also influenced by the studies that were conducted showing that the first target was better than initially expected.

It is now anticipated that drilling with a new rig will commence within 2 to 3 months and move to a new location in the Wilberts Lease at Bayou Choctaw.

The results of the testing programme will be announced as soon as the test is run.

- Web Site

MALACHITE RESOURCES

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

MOUNT BURGESS

Intersection of Sulphides - Kihabe Base Metals Project, Botswana
Mount Burgess Mining N.L. 100%

The Reverse Circulation (RC) infill drilling programme has recommenced after the Easter break on the Company's Base Metals Project at Kihabe in Botswana.

KRC016 (exact co-ordinates to be advised) -60deg/330deg is being drilled on a section 100m north of section 1 (refer to diagram attached) and has intersected sulphides as anticipated, as follows:

8 - 24 m	Quartzite with Hematite after sulphides and disseminated Hematite boxworks after sulphide
24 - 47m	Quartzite with trace of Hematite and sulphidic weathered Quartzite
47 - 55m	Partly highly limonitic oxidized Quartzite and partly fresh grey highly metallic sulphidic Quartzite with 20% sulphides
55 - 60m	Hole continues in Quartzite

AZTEC RESOURCES

Mining Leases Granted – Koolan Island

Aztec Resources Limited (ASX & AIM Code: AZR) is pleased to announce that the Minister for Resources has granted Mining Leases 04/416 and 04/417 which are required for the construction and operation of the Koolan Iron Ore mine.

The granting of the leases is a significant milestone in the development of the project and the Company anticipates that construction will commence on Koolan Iron at the end of April 2006.

The Company acknowledges the assistance provided by the Department of Industry and Resources in achieving this milestone. - Web Site

AZTEC RESOURCES

TRADITIONAL OWNERS APPROVE REBIRTH OF HISTORIC KOOLAN ISLAND IRON ORE PROJECT

Koolan Island, one of Australia’s most historic iron ore mines, is set for a rebirth following the successful completion of a co-existence agreement between mining company Aztec Resources Limited (ASX:AZR) and the Dambimangari (Dambima- Ngardi) people.

The Dambima-Ngardi people, the Native Tile Claimants to Koolan Island, and the Board of Aztec Resources Limited today held a signing ceremony to mark the signing of the Koolan Island Co-existence Deed.

Habanero #2 Well Intervention Update - Web Site

GEODYNAMICS

Completes $17m equity placement - Web Site

GIRALIA RESOURCES

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

GATEWAY MINING

Placer Dome Completes Due Diligence-Gidgee Gold Proj - Web Site

GOLD AURA

Appointment of Managing Director

The Directors of Gold Aura Limited are pleased to announce the appointment of Ken Chapple as the Company’s Managing Director.

Mr Chapple joined Gold Aura in July 2002, and has served as an executive director of the Company since that date. He has been responsible for co-ordinating and overseeing Gold Aura’s exploration programme.- Web Site

GRYPHON MINERALS

Notice under Section 708A - Web Site

GRYPHON MINERALS

Appendix 3B - Escrow - Web Site

GOLDEN TIGER

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

GULLEWA

Response to ASX Query - Web Site

HARDMAN RESOURCES

First Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report

ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS

Production: First oil from Chinguetti field achieved on 25 February, 2006 (WST) with rapid production build-up to facilities capacity.
Chinguetti production averaged 66 mbopd in March (gross; Hardman net economic share 10.9mbopd). Hardman net economic share of production for the quarter was 359 mbbls.
Production averaged approximately 60 mbopd (gross) for the first half of April; impacted by gas management restrictions;
Developments: Tiof development concept selection; JV decision anticipated in current quarter.
Chinguetti estimated final project cost US$708 million (gross), 2% below the previous estimate;
Exploration success in Uganda: Hardman-operated Mputa-1 and Waraga-1 oil discoveries in Block 2 successfully open an exciting new play. Testing of two wells and drilling of the follow-up Mputa-2 appraisal well to commence in May;
New acreage in Tanzania and Suriname: prospective areas which diversify the portfolio with different risk and cost profiles. Suriname venture announced today is a low cost farm-in to onshore concessions close to existing infrastructure and production;
Mauritania exploration: Colin (PSC A) and Flamant (Block 8) prospects selected as initial wells for next exploration campaign, commencing July 2006 - both potentially highly material to Hardman in success cases. Zoule-1 and Dore-1 wells plugged and abandoned as dry holes in the quarter;
Commercial: First two Hardman cargoes lifted in April 2006;
Settlement of Mauritanian contract dispute agreed in-principle, subject to joint venture approval;
Finance: ended March 2006 with net debt of A$12 million.- Web Site

HARDMAN RESOURCES

NEWMONT

First Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

NORTON GOLD FIELDS

Appendix 3B - Web Site

NIAGARA MINING

Diamond Drilling Commences

NORTHERN STAR RESOURCES

NORTHERN STAR LAUNCHES 2006 FIELD SEASON
DRILLING TO TARGET GOLD, NICKEL AND PLATINUM AND NEW URANIUM EXPLORATION INITIATIVE ANNOUNCED FOR THE EAST KIMBERLEY

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) today announced the commencement of a wide-ranging 2006 exploration field season in the East Kimberley region of WA, with initial drilling focussed on priority gold, nickel sulphide and platinum targets. The drilling, scheduled to start in early May, will include follow up of last year’s outstanding high-grade intersections at its Wilson River Project.

In addition, as part of one of the most active field seasons in the Company’s history, Northern Star today also announced plans to assess the uranium potential of a number of East Kimberley projects. This follows a comprehensive review of previous exploration during the wet season, which highlighted anomalous uranium mineralisation in a number of areas.

The 2006 exploration field season will kick off in the first week of May with a 5,000 metre program of reverse circulation (RC) and aircore drilling covering key gold, nickel and platinum prospect areas. The initial focus will include a 2,000 metre RC drilling program at the Range Prospect, part of the Wilson River Project, to follow up the emerging epithermal gold potential of this area.

Drilling at the Range Prospect last year returned outstanding high-grade intercepts including 5m @ 15.08g/t Au and 34.94g/t silver from 23m, 6.15m @ 10.48g/t gold and 45.03g/t silver from 21.5m and 3.65m @ 2.45g/t Au and 1.23g/t Ag from 6.35m......... - Web Site

NORWEST ENERGY

Appendix 3B - Web Site

OILEX

Investor Review 2006 - Web Site

OROYO MINING

Pegs Yalinga Bore Uranium Project - Web Site

OIL SEARCH

Ceasing to be a substantial holder from WBC - Web Site

OXIANA LIMITED

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

PERILYA

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

PLATINUM AUSTRALIA

Metallurgical Results-Smokey Hills Feasibility Study - Web Site

PAN AUSTRALIAN

Notice of Annual General Meeting - Web Site

PEPINNINI MINERALS

Managing Director Downloadable Interview - Web Site

PAN PACIFIC PETROL

Tui Development Funding in Place - Web Site

PRIMARY RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

PETSEC ENERGY

Awarded Vermilion 41 & 148 Leases - Web Site

PROSPERITY RESOURCES

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

QUEENSLAND GAS

Queensland Gas Company Letter to SGL Shareholders - Web Site

RAWSON RESOURCES

Release from Escrow - Web Site

RED HILL IRON

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

RIO TINTO

Rio Tinto Iron Ore welcomes Shovelanna decision - Web Site

RIVERSDALE MINING

Appt of New Non-Executive Director/Appendix 3X - Web Site

RAMELIUS RESOURCES

Spargoville Update - Web Site

REDPORT

Appendix 3B - Exercise of Options - Web Site

RANGE RESOURCES

Korea National Oil Corporation Letter of Intent - Web Site

RESOLUTE

R E P O R T O N A C T I V I T I E S F O R T H E Q U A R T E R T O 3 1 M A R C H 2 0 0 6

OVERVIEW

OPERATIONS

Quarterly Production

Gold production for the quarter of 74,085 (74,477) ounces of gold was achieved at a cash cost of A$496 per ounce (A$500).
Production at Golden Pride in Tanzania for the quarter was 36,569 (34,351) ounces of gold at a cash cost of A$360 (A$428) (US$265:US$319) per ounce.
Gold production at Ravenswood generated 37,516 (40,126) ounces at a cash cost of A$628 (A$562) per ounce.

DEVELOPMENT

Syama

Approval of an investment of up to US$120 million for the redevelopment of the 6 million ounce Syama gold mine in Mali.

Mt Wright

Mt Wright development approved and site works commenced.

Golden Pride Reserve Increase and Mine Life Extension

During the quarter a major increase in the reserve base at Golden Pride Mine in Tanzania was announced that will see production from this mine continue for at least eight years.

EXPLORATION

Exploration activities continued at a high level during the quarter, with exploration drilling in progress in Tanzania, Ghana, Mali and Ravenswood.
At Golden Pride the new lodes delineated on the southern wall have been extended to the west with some excellent intercepts including 9m @ 13.48g/t Au from 74m and 18m @ 10.95g/t Au from 105m, 30m @ 3.28g/t Au from 6m and 15m @ 6.52g/t Au from 123m.
West of Golden Pride reconnaissance reverse circulation drilling on the old Canuck Gold Mine returned encouraging results including 7m @ 19.21g/t Au from 95m and 5m @ 12.75g/t Au from 26m.
At Nyakafuru, follow up drilling on the Leeuwin and Grange prospects continued to return encouraging results including 17m @ 3.83g/t Au from 27m and 23m @ 2.41g/t Au from 45m.
In Ghana reconnaissance wide spaced shallow reverse circulation drilling over an extended strike on the Weststar/Blue River prospects returned intersections of up to 20m @ 1.59g/t Au from 24m and 20m @ 1.72g/t Au from 40m.
In Mali further encouraging results were reported from the Tabakoroni Prospect including 8m @ 27.30g/t Au from 96m, 23m @ 7.90 g/t Au from 70m, 15m @ 7.60 g/t Au from 82m, 16m @ 4.20 g/t Au from 39m, 14m @ 6.20 g/t Au from 65m, 12m @ 7.80 g/t Au from 91m and 6m @ 9.05 g/t Au from 60m. The latest results confirm that mineralisation extends over a total of more than 1,600m of strike, containing multiple high grade shoots.
At Ravenswood diamond drilling adjacent to the Buck Reef West underground mine has confirmed the presence of a Buck Reef Style breccia zone extending to the east (towards the Sarsfield pit), with intercepts reported including 18m @ 5.23g/t Au from 387m.

CORPORATE

Group cash and bullion at the end of the quarter was A$15m (A$15).
Gross cash flow from operations for the quarter was A$14m (A$3m).
Debt reduced to A$25.9m.
Market value of listed investments increased by over A$100 million during the quarter to A$162 million at 31 March 2006.- Web Site

ZINICO RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

Friday 21 April 2006 (Close of Business - New York)
All Ords	5199.1	-26.7	Dow Jones	11,347.45	+4.56
ASX100	4267.4	-22.7	S&P 500	1311.28	-0.18
ASX200	5250.1	-26.8	Nasdaq	2342.86	-19.69
ASX300	5248.9	-27.2	Gold - spot/oz	US$632.50	+12.90
Materials (GIC)	11,374.0	-267.4	Silver - spot/oz	US$12.95	+0.54
Energy (GIC)	12,966.7	-164.2	Platinum - spot	US$1120.00	+28.00
AGC Macquarie Au	5265	-138.3	Palladium - spot	US$353.00	+8.00
Hartleys Explorers Index	10,503	-161.0	Bridge CRB Futures Index	379.98	+3.33
Shanghai Composite	1416.8	+30.9	Light Crude (NYM - $US per bbl.)	US$75.17	+1.48
FTSE 100	6132.7	+51.3	Natural Gas (NYM - $US per mmbtu.)	US$8.22	-0.07
Nikkei	17,404.0	+86.4	Copper (LME - spot $US/tonne)	6735	+435
Hang Seng	16,912.5	-32.2	Lead (LME - spot $US/tonne)	1190	+23
A$ = US74.36		+0.56	Zinc (LME - spot $US/tonne)	3312	+237
A$ = 86.68yen		+0.03	Nickel (LME - spot $US/tonne)	19,180	+730
A$ = 0.603		+0.003	Aluminium (LME - spot $US/tonne)	2763	+155
US 10-Year Bond	5.012%	-0.027	Tin (LME - spot $US/tonne)	9095	+280
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Friday, April 21 2006, 9:16 PM

WALL STREET

Wall Street gave up early gains and closed mostly lower Friday after oil prices topped $75 a barrel for the first time. The Dow Jones industrial average reached another six-year high on strong earnings from 3M Co., and the major indexes managed gains for the week. The continued gains in oil, gold and bond yields are keeping inflation worries at the forefront.

Crude-oil prices broke through $75 a barrel to hit a new record Friday, fueled by concerns about Iran's nuclear ambitions and tight U.S. gasoline supplies.
Analysts say oil prices are likely to climb even higher in the weeks ahead as worries grow about how international pressure on Iran, OPEC's No. 2 oil producer, will affect its crude output. Rebel disruptions of oil production in Nigeria, the fifth-biggest source of U.S. oil imports, also pose a risk to supply.

Gold futures climbed 2% Friday to recoup almost all of the previous session's loss, silver recovered from a two-week low and copper rallied above $3 a pound to close its highest level on record as analysts remained upbeat about longer-term prospects for the metals market.

AGL

AGL welcomes Takeovers Panel decision - Web Site

AGL

T/O Panel ann: Alinta Ltd - Panel accepts undertaking - Web Site

ASTRO MINING

Results of General Meeting - Web Site

AUSDRILL

Share Purchase Plan - shortfall - Web Site

BENDIGO MINING

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

CAZALY RESOURCES

Shovelanna Exploration Licence Application Terminated - Web Site

CLUFF RESOURCES

Copeton Diamond Shaft Progress - Web Site

COMET RIDGE

Capital Raising & Appendix 3B - Web Site

CARPATHIAN RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities Report - Highlights for the Quarter

Janovice gas in place reserves increase by 250%
13% increase in forecasted net income for 2006 to £790,000 ( A$ 1.9 million)
Planning more seismic including 3D over the field
Gas price increase from 1 April 2006
New drilling target defined in the Mosnov Permit
Seismic survey completed in Morava
Initial mapping in Roznov of the 2005 data confirms the leads- Web Site

OILEX

DRILLING PROGRAMME TO START AND POTENTIAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE FOR CAMBAY FIELD WESTERN HIGH, GUJARAT, INDIA

Oilex is pleased to advise that a drilling programme is planned to commence on Cambay Field Western High, Gujarat in June. The Cambay Field Joint Venture (JV) approved the programme at a meeting of the Operating Committee in New Delhi recently1. Oilex also announces today its first estimates of the hydrocarbons in place for the Oligocene OS II horizon in this portion of the Cambay Field, which is the immediate objective in this drilling programme. The best estimate potential resource volume in place is 29 million barrels of oil and 34 billion cubic feet of gas, with a low to high range for oil of 13 to 84 million barrels. - Web Site

OROYA MINING

OROYA PEGS YALINGA BORE URANIUM PROJECT

Oroya Mining Limited (Oroya) has applied for an Exploration Licence (E57/635) described as the Yalinga Bore Uranium Project, 450km north-east of Perth, Western Australia, near the gold mining centre of Youanmi.
The application covers approximately 225 square kilometres of predominantly granitoid outcrop and derived sediments situated between two typical Yilgarn Craton regional scale calcrete and saline drainage and palaeodrainage systems.
These systems are northwest and upstream of Lake Noondie and southwest of the Wyemandoo - Sandy Well - Stag Well drainage systems, which are reported by the Geological Survey of Western Australia (GSWA) to contain up to 400 parts per million (ppm) Uranium (U) as secondary Uranium mineralization in carnotite. - Web Site

OXIANA LIMITED

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

PAN AUSTRALIAN

Notice of Annual General Meeting - Web Site

PAN PACIFIC PETROLEUM

Tui Development Funding in Place

Agreement was effected today with Commonwealth Bank of Australia to finance Pan Pacific Petroleum’s investment in the Tui oil development, located in the Taranaki Basin, New Zealand.

The facility, of up to US$32 millions, will provide the bulk of the Pan Pacific’s share of the development capital costs and associated contractor guarantees.

First oil from the Tui fields is scheduled for the June 2007 quarter, initially flowing at approximately 50,000 barrels daily (PPP share 5,000 b/day). The company has acquired an initial tranche of US$50 put options over 250,000 barrels of its share of pending production, as downside price protection. - Web Site

PETSEC ENERGY

Petsec Awarded Vermilion 41 and 148 Leases, Gulf of Mexico, USA

The US Dept of Interior - Minerals Management Service (MMS) has announced the award to Petsec Energy of the Vermilion 41 (4,251 acres) and Vermilion 148 (5,000 acres) leases in the Gulf of Mexico, USA.
Petsec has a 100% working interest and an 83.33% net revenue interest in each lease and the leases have a five year exploration term.
The new Vermilion leases are located approximately 35 miles and 65 miles to the north of the Company’s Vermilion 258 gas field.- Web Site

PROSPERITY RESOURCES

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

QUEENSLAND GAS

Queensland Gas Company Letter to SGL Shareholders - Web Site

RIO TINTO

Rio Tinto Iron Ore welcomes Shovelanna decision - Web Site

RESOLUTE

Appendix 3B - Exercise of Options - Web Site

SANDFIRE RESOURCES

Placement of Securities - Web Site

SMC GOLD

Ceasing to be a substantial holder from CVC - Web Site

TETHYAN COPPER

Ceasing to be a substantial holder - Web Site

VICTORIA PETROLEUM

Drilling Report for Lightning-1, PEL 115 SA Cooper Basin
Summary:
Victoria Petroleum NL as Operator for the PEL 115 Joint Venture advises that at 0600 hours today Central Standard Time, the operation was drilling ahead in 8 1/2"inch hole in Basement at 2,007 metres to total depth of 2,016 metres when wire line logs will be run. - Web Site

First Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

FOX RESOURCES

Managing Director's - Audio Broadcast - Web Site

GINDALBIE GOLD

Third Quarter Activities Report

HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE QUARTER KARARA IRON ORE PROJECT

Karara Joint Venture Agreement

Gindalbie enters into a 2 stage 50:50 joint venture agreement with Anshan Iron and Steel Group Corporation (AnSteel), China’s second largest steel producer (US$1.35 billion profit 2004).
Stage 1 of the JV Agreement provides AnSteel with the right to participate equally in the feasibility study on both the magnetite and hematite projects that form part of the wider Karara Iron Ore Project.
Stage 2 of the JV Agreement provides Gindalbie with the ability to secure a fully funded financing package in the event that both participants make a decision to mine on the Karara Concentrate/Pellet Project.
No interest in the project transfers to Ansteel until a decision to mine has been made on the Karara Concentrate/Pellet Project and all financing of this Project has been finalised.

Karara Hematite Project

6,300 metres of drilling now completed on initial hematite targets with highly encouraging results
Drill results to date support the Company’s initial hematite resource target of 10-15 million tonnes of +60% iron from both a grade and tonnage perspective.
Hematite exploration program continues to identify new hematite targets for drill testing.
Gindalbie is on target to delineate a hematite resource in the September 2006 Quarter.

Karara Magnetite Deposit

Inferred magnetite resource of 737 million tonnes grading 37.1% Fe identified.
Major area of additional mineralisation identified along strike to the north, at depth and in the eastern limb of the Karara magnetite deposit, to be tested in 2006.
Gindalbie lifts the base case production target from 4 million tonnes per annum of blast furnace pellets to 7 million tonnes per annum.

MINJAR GOLD AND BASE METAL PROJECT

Minjar Gold and Base Metal project sold for $10 million to ASX Listed Monarch Resources Ltd (ASX Code: MRS).

CORPORATE

Announcement of a $33.3 million placement to clients of Southern Cross Equities, to be completed in two tranches. Tranche 1 of 47 million shares at 37 cents each for $17.39 million was completed prior to Quarter end. Tranche 2 of 43 million shares at 37 cents each was approved by Shareholders subsequent to Quarter end.
Cash reserves at 31 March 2006 of $22.7 million. - Web Site

GOLDSTAR RESOURCES

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

GEODYNAMICS

Habanero #2 Well Intervention Update

Geodynamics announces that the side track drilling with a turbine motor has resumed and is now within 1,123ft (342m) of its target depth.- Web Site

GEODYNAMICS

Completes $17m equity placement

Geodynamics is pleased to announce that it has completed a $17 million fund raising, comprising equity placements to existing major shareholders, including cornerstone and institutional investors, as well as to new institutional and sophisticated investors.- Web Site

GOLDEN TIGER

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

IMPRESS VENTURES

ITC: Lightning 1 well update.

Impress Ventures Limited advises that at 0600 hours today the rig is continuing to drill towards a TD of 2016m in basement lithology. - Web Site

IMPRESS VENTURES

VPE: Drilling Report for Lightning-1 PEL 115 SA Cooper Basin

Summary:
Victoria Petroleum NL as Operator for the PEL 115 Joint Venture advises that at 0600 hours today Central Standard Time, the operation was drilling ahead in 8 1/2" inch hole in Basement at 2,007 metres to total depth of 2,016 metres when wire line logs will be run. - Web Site

MIDAS RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

MIDWEST CORPORATION

Notice of Annual General Meeting - Web Site

MURCHISON METALS

MIS: Correction to Media Announcement - Web Site

MINARA RESOURCES

Correction:commodity price timetable March Activities Report - Web Site

MINARA RESOURCES

ACTIVITIES REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2006

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS

7,302 tonnes nickel produced in the quarter
Solid performance in autoclave availability
Production impacted by acid plant issues in the quarter and gas limitations due to cyclone at end of March
5c dividend paid 24 March 2006
Cash on hand of $71 million at end of March - Web Site

MONARO MINING

Pro Rata Non-Renounceable Option Entitlement Issue - Update - Web Site

NIAGARA MINING

Diamond Drilling Commences

NORWEST ENERGY

Appendix 3B - Web Site

OILEX

Investor Review 2006 - Web Site

PRIMARY RESOURCES

Becoming a substantial holder x 3 - Web Site

RESOURCE PACIFIC

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

STRATEGIC MINERALS

AGM 2005 Chairman Address & Technical Review - Web Site

TAP OIL

Jacala-1 Exploration Well Update - Web Site

TIANSHAN GOLDFIELDS

Initial Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

Friday, April 21 2006, 11:16 AM

BEMAX

Railing of Product Commences - Web Site

MITHRIL

Boardroom Radio Interview - Web Site

TORO ENERGY

Boardroom Radio Interview - Web Site

ADELAIDE RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

ALLEGIANCE MINING

JINCHUAN SIGNS US$1 BILLION NICKEL OFFTAKE AGREEMENT WITH ALLEGIANCE

Emerging Australian nickel mining company, Allegiance Mining NL has executed an agreement with China’s largest nickel company, Jinchuan Nickel Group Limited (“Jinchuan”) for the sale of approximately US$1.3 billion worth of nickel-in-concentrates that will be produced from Allegiance’s Avebury Nickel Project in western Tasmania. Jinchuan will provide financial and technological support to the project so as to deliver maximum production as rapidly as possible.- Web Site

AUSTRALIAN UNITED GOLD

Manindi Zinc Project Update - Web Site

ANVIL MINING

Notice of Annual & Special Meeting - Web Site

AVOCA RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

ALLOY RESOURCES

Settlement on Comet-Webb's Patch Project/Update - Web Site

ANTARES ENERGY

Appendix 3B/Appendix 3E/ASIC Form 484 - Web Site

BUKA MINERALS

Merger Completed - Group renamed Scarborough Minerals plc - Web Site

BMA GOLD

Annual Report - Web Site

BEACH PETROLEUM

STU: Progress Report - Harpoono #3 - Web Site

CENTENNIAL COAL

Final Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

DRILLSEARCH ENERGY

Mulberry 13 - Progress Report - Web Site

DIATREME RESOURCES

Share Placement & Appointment of Director - Web Site

ENTEK ENERGY

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

FLINDERS DIAMONDS

Closure of Shortfall & Placement - Web Site

GONDWANA RESOURCES

Offer of Shares/Options in Telecommunications Associate - Web Site

GATEWAY MINING

Placer Dome Completes Due Diligence-Gidgee Gold Project

Placer Dome Australia (now a subsidiary of Barrick Gold) have completed due diligence on the Gidgee Gold Project
Exploration work will begin shortly on the area by Placer.

Gateway will also commence a 4,000 metre RAB drilling program on Tuesday next week on areas not included in the Placer JV.- Web Site

GOLDEN WEST RESOURCES

Geraldton Iron Ore Alliance-Govt Decision on Oakajee - Web Site

HILL END GOLD

Appendix 3B - Web Site

HILLGROVE RESOURCES

EGM Proxy Form - Web Site

HINDMARSH RESOURCES

Initial Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

INDEPENDENCE GROUP

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

IMPRESS VENTURES

VPE:Drilling Report for Lightning-1: PEL 115 SA Cooper Basin - Web Site

KINGSGATE CONSOLIDATED

Change in substantial holding for AND - Web Site

LEFROY RESOURCES

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

LATROBE MAGNESIUM

Director Appointment - Web Site

LODESTONE

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

LEVIATHAN RESOURCES

Annual Report - Web Site

MAGELLAN PETROLEUM

Notice under ASX Listing Rule 3.2 - Web Site

MAGELLAN PETROLEUM

5th Supplementary Bidder's Statement/Ext of Offer Period - Web Site

METEX RESOURCES

Follow Up Drill Programs Commence at Laverton/Roe Projects - Web Site

MINARA RESOURCES

First Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

MATRIX OIL

Despatch of Prospectuses to Shareholders - Web Site

NAMAKWA DIAMOND

Entitlements Issue Prospectus & Appendix 3B - Web Site

NEWMONT

First Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

OROYO MINING

View now has over 340,000 ozs of reserve and indicated resource with none of its gold reserves or resources currently hedged. The Company is looking forward to finalising its bankable feasibility study and the recommencement of both underground and open pit operations. View is well poised to take full advantage of the current gold price of $850/ounce spot, removing risk of future falls in gold price, whilst ensuring all upside on any future price rises remain available to shareholders.- Web Site

Thursday 20 April 2006 (Close of Business - New York)
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Thursday, April 20 2006, 9:16 PM

WALL STREET

Stocks closed mixed Thursday after earnings reports from General Motors Corp. and Merck Co. Inc. pushed the Dow Jones industrial average up to a six-year high while the Nasdaq composite sagged along with eBay Inc.

Economic data continued to point to moderating growth. The Conference Board, a private research group, said its Index of Leading Economic Indicators dropped to 138.4 in March from 138.5 the previous month. The declines in the index, a closely watched gauge of future economic activity, followed four consecutive months of rising readings.

Oil prices fell slightly Thursday after reaching a record high above $72 a barrel, as traders locked in profits and Shell said a key oil platform damaged by Hurricane Katrina will resume production earlier than had been expected.

Gold and silver were batted away from earlier 25-year and 23-year peaks on Thursday afternoon, triggering a widespread sell-off across the commodities arena.
Base metals were also hit by the wave of selling, with copper and aluminium shedding three percent.

ADELAIDE BRIGHTON

Notice of Annual General Meeting - Web Site

AED OIL

Project Finance - Web Site

ANGLOGOLD

Appendix 3B - Web Site

AGL

ALN Notice of Completed Despatch for Bidder's Statement - Web Site

AUSTRALIAN MAGNESIUM

Final Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

AQUARIUS PLATINUM

Notification of Interest in Shares of Company - Web Site

AZTEC RESOURCES

Approvals for Mining - Koolan Island - Web Site

BLACK RANGE

Appendix 3B - Exercise of Options - Web Site

BONAPARTE DIAMOND MINES

BONAPARTE ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT WITH A LEADING MARINE DIAMOND MINING COMPANY FOR NEW MARINE DIAMOND PROJECT IN NAMIBIA

Bonaparte Diamond Mines NL (ASX: BON) is pleased to advise that it has an agreement with a 100% owned subsidiary of Diamond Fields International Ltd (TSX:DFI), one of the world’s leading marine diamond producers. Diamond Fields currently conducts full scale marine diamond mining operations from their dedicated mining vessel the “MV Diamond Fields Discoverer”, in their mining licence area off Luderitz in Namibia.... - Web Site

DWYKA DIAMONDS

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

ENCOUNTER RESOURCES

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

FIRST AUSTRALIAN

Notice of Annual General Meeting - Web Site

GINDALBIE GOLD

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

HADDINGTON RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

HILLGROVE RESOURCES

Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting - Web Site

HORIZON OIL

Bayou Choctaw Field, USA
Horizon Oil advises that as 27 April 2006 the Australian Mineral Interests No. 1 well has been
successfully completed for production from the Cib Haz formation. A production test carried
out over a 12.5 hour period has confirmed the expected good flow characteristics of the
formation. The well tested at a rate of 3.1 mmcfd of rich gas and 60 bopd, with negligible
water, through a 16/64 inch choke. The rate was limited by the size of the test equipment. The
oil rate increased over the test period and is expected to continue to do so once the well is on
production. Wellhead pressure exceeded 1800 psi, which augurs well for future deliverability.

A tie line is currently being laid to the gas transmission system 600 – 700 feet from the well
location. It is anticipated that the well be online for production within about 2 weeks. We
anticipate a premium price for the gas because of its BTU content and the oil will be priced at
roughly WTI price at the lease...... - Web Site

ILUKA RESOURCES

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

JUBILEE MINES

Appendix 3B - Web Site

LAKE RESOURCES

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

LIVINGSTONE PETROLEUM

Notice of General Meeting - Web Site

LEYSHON RESOURCES

New Joint Venture Agreement - Web Site

MOLY MINES

Resource Correction - Spinifex Ridge - Web Site

MONAX MINING

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

MARATHON RESOURCES

Appendix 3B - Options Exercise - Web Site

NOVA ENERGY

Initial Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

PELICAN RESOURCES

Replacement Release - Convertible Notes - Web Site

PRIMARY RESOURCES

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

PLATSEARCH

Top 20 shareholders - Web Site

REDPORT

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

SOUTHERN CROSS

Annual Report

TENNANT CREEK GOLD

Appendix 3Y - Directors Take Up Pro Rata Offer of Options - Web Site

TETHYAN COPPER

Notice of Status of Conditions - Web Site

TETHYAN COPPER

Third Supplementary Bidder's Statement - Web Site

Thursday, April 20 2006, 3:16 PM

GOLDSEARCH

Drilling commences at the Pinut-an deposit, Panaon Island, Philippines

Goldsearch Limited is pleased to announce that, following successful rehabilitation and establishment of key underground infrastructure and mine openings, surface and underground diamond drilling has now commenced at the Pinut-an gold and silver project, Panoan Island, Philippines. A team of locally employed miners and geologists has been active since late 2005 and significant progress has been made to enable this drilling to commence.

The project, which is a 50/50 joint venture with the Medusa Mining Limited/ Philsaga Mining Corporation consortium, is hopeful of achieving a high grade gold and silver mine capable of producing between 100 to 200 tons per day of high grade ore; obviously there is no certainty in this regard. Medusa /Philsaga are operators on behalf of the joint venture.

Underground rehabilitation has exposed a number of old stopes which appear to exploit areas where the narrow gold lodes swell. These pods are considered to have good potential for bonanza gold grades. Unconfirmed sampling in the mine by previous explorers returned grades up to 950 g/t Au (gold) with 2000 g/t Ag (silver) from the 32 metre level in the Vein C area and up to 230 g/t Au with 189 g/t Ag also in Vein C.

The current underground drilling program is to target the reef extensions beneath areas previously mined. The surface drilling rig is at the same time targeting deep extensions to the higher reef structures which have been exposed by local miners.

The first results from this program are expected in the June 2006 quarter.

- Web Site

MOUNT BURGESS

Research note on MTB by MC Research UK

Conclusion
Whilst MTB remains an investment for risk taking investors who know their way around the junior mining sector, its projects are genuinely interesting, and in the case of Kihabe highly prospective also. Indeed Kihabe’s net present value on the basis of the recent scoping study is five times MTB’s current market value, and that calculation is based on metal prices significantly below present levels. Although the mining share market may be due a correction as we enter the northern hemisphere’s quiet summer period, it is not fanciful to forecast a further leg to the metals bull market as the traditionally strong late year period looms. If that proves to be the case it is also reasonable, on the basis of past mining sector booms, to expect an increasingly positive performance from the junior sector relative to the leading majors who have led the bull market so far. MTB’s quality exploration and development programme cannot be ignored forever. - Web Site

SEDIMENTARY HOLDINGS

Third Quarter Activities Report

HIGHLIGHTS

Cracow:

Revenue increased 26% over December quarter with 9,100 ounces of gold sold at an average price of A$733.50 per ounce
Gold production achieved 8,261 ounces
Increased metallurgical recovery at 94.8% with mill head grade of 11.2g/t
Significant new 100m.g/t intersection to high-grade zone on Kilkenny with:
- CBK 204: 6.4m (4.3m est. true width) @ 23g/t Au
  adds to results previously reported in the quarter
- CBK 196W: 9.3m (7.2m) @ 21g/t Au
- CBK 198: 49m (28.3m) @ 4.8g/t Au

Jamieson:

New high-grade gold project in Victoria – on identified undrilled targets and depth extensions to mines in the Woods Point-Walhalla belt.
Agreements signed covering six granted mining licences
Drilling expected to commence in May

NuStar

Significant increase in value of investment,,,,,,,- Web Site

Aztec Resources Limited (ASX Code: AZR) advises that a State Deed covering the application for Mining Leases 04/416 & 04/417 and Miscellaneous Leases 04/28, 04/29 & 04/47 relating to proposed mining on Koolan Island, has been signed by Koolan Iron Ore Pty Ltd, a 100% subsidiary of Aztec, and the Dambimangari People. The document has been forwarded to the Minister for Resources requesting that the above mining leases are issued forthwith.

Further, a formal Signing Ceremony involving Aztec Resources Limited, Koolan Iron Ore Pty Ltd and the registered Native Title Claimants for and on behalf of the Dambimangari People of the Koolan Island Co-existence Deed, will take place on Koolan Island on Sunday 23 April 2006.

The granting of approvals for the appropriate Notices of Intent and Works Approval Applications are well advanced, as a result of which it is anticipated that construction activities will commence on Koolan Island by the end of April 2006. - Web Site

BEACH PETROLEUM

STU: News Release - Stuart boosts Cooper Basin Production - Web Site

BOLNISI GOLD

Completion of C$75 Million Financing

The Directors are pleased to advise that Palmarejo Silver and Gold Corporation, a Canadian TSX Venture Exchange ('TSXV') listed corporation (TSX-V: PJO) which is currently approximately 79% owned and controlled by the Company, has successfully completed its previously announced private placement financing of 7,894,737 special warrants at a price of C$9.50 per special warrant for total gross proceeds of C$75,000,001.50...... - Web Site

COAL & ALLIED

Production Report for Quarter ended 31 March 2006 - Web Site

CITYVIEW

First Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

DRDGOLD

Results Advisory - March Quarter - Web Site

EAGLE BAY RESOURCES

SXO Supplementary announcement re partly underwritten issue - Web Site

ENVESTRA

Maintains distribution at 9.5 cents for 2005/06 - Web Site

GREAT AUSTRALIAN RESOURCES

Notice of General Meeting - Web Site

GOLDEN CROSS

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Appendix 5B - Web Site

GIRALIA RESOURCES

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

GRD

First Emission Reduction Units Sold From Eastern Creek UR-3R - Web Site

HINDMARSH RESOURCES

Initial Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

HERON RESOURCES

Response to ASX Query re: Share Price - Web Site

HORIZON OIL

DRILLING UPDATE BAYOU CHOCTAW FIELD, USA

Horizon Oil advises that as of 20 April 2006, the Australian Mineral Interests No. 1 well was being completed for production from the Cib Haz formation.

Since the last report no new formations have been drilled. Increasing difficulties in controlling the formation pressures and keeping the 6 inch hole open were experienced, leading to the decision being taken to curtail further drilling in this well, primarily for safety reasons, but also to safeguard the substantial productive zones already penetrated. Accordingly the open hole section was abandoned back to the 7 inch casing, behind which there lies 219 feet gross/74 feet net pay in three zones. Completion operations commenced with the installation of an internal gravel pack to prevent future sand production from the highly porous and permeable hydrocarbon reservoirs in the Cib Haz.

The operator has indicated that an additional two wells may be drilled as follow-ups to the AMI-1. A well to access the deeper targets not reached in the AMI-1 will probably be drilled vertically and slightly down dip away from the salt-induced pressures seen in this well. There is also potential for an additional location up-dip of the AMI-1 at the Cib Haz level. The timing of these two wells is still under discussion. .....

WEI 6-12-SOUTH WELL, BEIBU GULF, CHINA

The operator of the Block 22/12 joint venture, Roc Oil, has announced that the Haiyang 931 jack-up drilling rig is currently scheduled to commence drilling the Wei 6-12S-1 exploration well during the course of next week. The well is located in approximately 30 m of water and is located about 10 km east of CNOOC’s Wei 12-1A platform and 3 km southwest of the Wei 6-12-1 oil discovery, drilled by the joint venture in 2002. The well is expected to take about 21 days to drill and will test a prospect having 3D seismic mapped reserve potential of approximately 20 million barrels of oil recoverable.- Web Site

IMPRESS VENTURES

VPE: Drilling Report for Lightning-1, PEL 115 SA Cooper Basin
Summary:
Victoria Petroleum NL as Operator for the PEL 115 Joint Venture advises that at 0600 hours today Central Standard Time, the operation was drilling ahead in 8 1/2" inch hole at 1,833 metres to the next primary target, the stacked sands of the early Permian Patchawarra formation over the interval 1,927-1,967 metres. - Web Site

IVANHOE MINES

Ivanhoe Mines to begin drilling at Amethyst Castle Copper-Gold-Uranium Project, Mt. Isa District, Australia

Ivanhoe Cloncurry Mines Pty. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ivanhoe Mines, will begin drilling at the 100%-owned Amethyst Castle and Three Amigos copper, gold and uranium prospects in the Mt. Isa District, northwestern Queensland, Australia. - Web Site

JAGUAR MINERALS

Wilson River Project Tasmania - Results Highly Encouraging

Highlights

First drill hole into a 3km zinc/lead anomaly returns up to 7% zinc and 2.6% lead intersections.
3 zones of zinc/lead mineralisation, ranging from 1 to 7 metres thick, intersected in the first hole targeting the zinc/lead anomaly.
Primary target, within the 3km long zinc/lead anomaly remains to be tested pending access.
Mineralised veins occurring within neighbouring granite suggests that the mineralising system may be large scale...... - Web Site

JABIRU METALS

Decline Mining Commenced - Web Site

KIMBERLEY DIAMOND

Quarterly Report

HIGHLIGHTS

Production Ellendale 9 Operations

Record year to date diamond production with 125,934 carats produced to 31 March 2006 surpassing last year’s full year total of 123,334 carats.
Diamond production for the full year to 30 June 2006 expected to be between 150,000 and 170,000 carats.

Marketing

Kimberley's wholly owned subsidiary, Kimberley Diamonds Australia BVBA (KDA), conducted its own first diamond sale by closed tender in its own office in Antwerp.
A parcel of 18,909 carats was sold at the Company’s own premises to the highest bidders for approximately US$3.4 million at an average price of US$180 per carat.

Development Ellendale 4 Expansion

Construction of the $48 million Ellendale 4 Plant was delayed during the quarter with the construction contractor Mine Plant Construction Pty Ltd declaring two force majeure rainfall events under the contract, resulting in an additional two month delay.
The Ellendale 4 plant is expected to be completed during the first quarter of the 2006/2007 financial year.

Development Ellendale 9 Expansion

Construction of the $26 million expansion of the Ellendale 9 East plant from 2.2mtpa to 3.3mtpa got underway during the quarter with the order of the major equipment and the commencement of construction.
The Ellendale 9 expanded plant is expected to be completed during the first quarter of the 2006/2007 financial year.

Exploration

Two large diameter Bauer drilling rigs secured for major evaluation of Pipes 6, 7, 10, 11, 12 and 13 and to conduct the first resource definition drilling programme at Pipes 4 and 9 since 2003.
Drill testing of over 100 anomalous zones commences in April 2006.....- Web Site

KIMBERLEY DIAMOND

Open Briefing Kimberley Diamond Ellendale Expansion - Web Site

MOLY MINES

Resource Upgrade Spinifex Ridge - Web Site

OIL SEARCH

Drilling Report (Nabrajah-10) - Web Site

OXIANA LIMITED

First Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

OXIANA LIMITED

Annual General Meeting Presentation 2006 - Web Site

PELICAN RESOURCES

ECC Issued for Romblon Nickel Project Philippines - Web Site

PACIFIC MINING

Third Quarter Activities Report to 31 March 2006

PETSEC ENERGY

Wei 6-12-S-1 Well,
Block 22/12, Beibu Gulf, Offshore China
Scheduled Drilling to Commence Next Week

The operator of the Block 22/12, Beibu Gulf, China joint venture, ROC Oil, has announced that the COSL 931 jack-up drilling rig is currently scheduled to commence drilling the Wei 6-12-S-1 exploration well during the course of next week. The well is located in approximately 30 metres of water and is located approximately 10 km East of China National Offshore Oil Company's (CNOOC) Wei 12-1A platform and 3 km Southwest of the Wei 6-12-1 oil discovery, made by the joint venture in 2002. The well is expected to take about 21 days to drill and will test a prospect having 3D seismic mapped reserve potential of 10 to 20 million barrels of oil recoverable.

Success in this well would increase the potential of several similar prospects mapped nearby.- Web Site

PETSEC ENERGY

First Quarter Activities Report

Petsec Energy delivered further growth in reserves, production and cash flow in the latest quarter ended 31 March 2006.

The Company’s reserves at the end of March increased to the order of 56 Bcfe - up from 38.5 Bcfe at 31 December 2005 – reflecting the successful four-well drilling programme which discovered 15-18 Bcf of gas and 1.1 million barrels of oil on Petsec’s Main Pass 19/18 leases in the Gulf of Mexico, USA.

Production for the latest quarter rebounded to 2.3 Bcfe following the commencement of production at Main Pass 19 (the Company’s third offshore platform in the Gulf of Mexico) and the return to production at Vermilion 258 and West Cameron 352 following hurricane-related shut-ins during the December 2005 quarter.

Cash flow was U$14.3 million - up from U$2.0 million in the December 2005 quarter.

At the March 2006 MMS Central Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale, Petsec was the highest bidder on four further leases – Main Pass 7 & 91 and Vermilion 41 & 148. Award of these leases would take the Company’s Gulf of Mexico leases to 19....... - Web Site

RAMELIUS RESOURCES

Share Purchase Plan Offer

On 31 March 2006, Ramelius Resources Limited (“Ramelius”) announced the Company’s inaugural Share Purchase Plan (“SPP).

I am pleased to enclose your SPP Offer together with a personalised Application Form which enables you to purchase additional shares in the Company at a discount to the market without brokerage costs as detailed in the SPP Offer.

Under the SPP, Ramelius is offering each eligible shareholder the opportunity to acquire fully paid ordinary shares in the capital of Ramelius (“Share”) at 11.5 cents per Share in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of the SPP Offer.

The SPP Offer price of 11.5 cents per Share represents a discount of 1.3 cents or 10.16% to the average market closing price of Ramelius shares traded on ASX during the 5 days immediately prior to the announcement of the SPP on 31 March 2006.

The minimum number of Shares that may be acquired is 4,347 Shares at 11.5 cents per Share ($500) and the maximum number is 43,478 Shares at 11.5 cents per Share ($5000). You may apply for any number shares between the minimum and maximum amounts. - Web Site

RIO TINTO

First Quarter Activities Report 2006 - operations review

First quarter 2006 operations review

Production of most principal commodities was above the comparative period of 2005.

Most mines and plants operated at or near capacity in order to take advantage of strong markets.

The Group's share of iron ore production increased by four per cent compared with the first quarter of 2005 as the expansion programme continued. This increase was achieved notwithstanding the impact of heavy rains following a succession of cyclones in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

Strong operational performance at the Kennecott Utah Copper smelter led to significantly increased levels of refined production. The optimisation of mine production in favour of molybdenum continued.

Production from the Comalco Alumina Refinery increased in the first quarter and was the strongest quarter to date, with March production the best month since production commenced.

Higher production levels of titanium d ioxide feedstocks reflected the strength of current customer demand.

Australian hard coking coal production was in line with a short term decline in demand, as customers drew down on inventories, pending settlement on prices for 2006.

All currency figures in this report are US dollars unless otherwise stated.... - Web Site

ROC OIL

EXPLORATION DRILLING UPDATE

ROC advises that further to its Exploration Drilling Update of 19 April 2006, preliminary interpretation of log data indicates that hydrocarbons are not present at the primary objective for Jacala-1, WA-351-P, Carnarvon Basin, Offshore Western Australia.

Following completion of the evaluation programme the well will be plugged and abandoned. - Web Site

SUB-SAHARA RESOURCES

Encouraging Results From Heli-Mag Survey Of Mabale Hills Project In Tanzania

Joint Venture partner Currie Rose Resources Inc. has announced that the interpretation of the recently completed helicopter-supported Magnetic/Radiometric geophysical survey on the Company's Mabale Hills Joint Venture has confirmed the Mwamazengo discovery as a high priority target and has identified 3 new high priority targets for follow-up prospecting and drilling.... - Web Site

STRAITS RESOURCES

Media Release: 1st Quarter Activities - Web Site

STRIKE OIL

Projects Update - Web Site

TAP OIL

Ceasing to be a substantial holder - Web Site

TAP OIL

JACALA-1 EXPLORATION WELL UPDATE

The Jacala-1 well is located in the centre of permit WA-351-P, at a surface location of latitude 20° 45' 31.25"S and longitude 113° 25' 10.73"E in the deep water Carnarvon Basin.

Progress
The Jacala-1A well has been drilled to a depth of 2,217m in a water depth of 1,062m. Currently formation evaluation tools are being run. The preliminary interpretation of formation evaluation tools indicates that hydrocarbons are not present at the primary objective.- Web Site

TALISMAN MINING

Trillbar Drill Results - Web Site

TRITTON RESOURCES

Correction to Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

TETHYAN COPPER

ANTOFAGASTA OFFER OF $1.40 PER SHARE NOW UNCONDITIONAL
DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU ACCEPT THE ANTOFAGASTA OFFER OF $1.40 PER SHARE WITHOUT DELAY - Web Site

TETHYAN COPPER

Supplementary Target's Statement - Web Site

UNITED KIMBERLEY DIAMONDS

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site

UNIVERSAL RESOURCES

Roseby Feasibility Study Schedule

The directors of Universal Resources Limited wish to advise that recent excessive rain in the Mt Isa – Cloncurry area has impacted adversely on recent and planned feasibility activities at Roseby.

Year to date rainfall of 537mm at Cloncurry is 62% above the historical mean rainfall of 331mm for the same period. As a result, large parts of the project area have been subjected to flooding and access to many areas remains impossible or difficult. More rain is expected from current weather patterns in northern Queensland. Roseby site access is anticipated to be difficult for some time and is expected to impact on drilling and foundation testing activities. As a result, finalization of the technical and financial assessments of the project will be extended by about 8 weeks.

Permitting and project financing schedules should not be affected. Assuming a positive outcome to the feasibility study, construction of the treatment plant and infrastructure should still commence in the December 2006 quarter.

The directors also note that copper and gold prices continue to increase significantly. Commodity analysts and banks are revising upwards their estimates of future copper prices, as evidenced by Macquarie Bank’s recently published forecasts for copper prices, which have been increased to an average US$2.54 per pound in 2006 and US$2.36 /lb in 2007 (an increase of 47.5% over its previous estimates for 2007).

Forecasts that the copper market is likely to remain strong for some years will have a positive impact on the overall economics of the Roseby Project.- Web Site

VICTORIA PETROLEUM

Drilling Report for Lightning-1, PEL 115 SA Cooper Basin
Summary:
Victoria Petroleum NL as Operator for the PEL 115 Joint Venture advises that at 0600 hours today Central Standard Time, the operation was drilling ahead in 8 1/2" inch hole at 1,833 metres to the next primary target, the stacked sands of the early Permian Patchawarra formation over the interval 1,927-1,967 metres. - Web Site

WESTERN AREAS

Decision to proceed with stage two expansion of Flying Fox - Web Site

ZINICO RESOURCES

Zelos Targets Large Porphyry Gold Prospect - Web Site

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

DANAE RESOURCES

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

EMPIRE OIL & GAS

Native Title Settlement for Petroleum Exploration Permit App - Web Site

EMPEROR MINES

Emperor announces accelerated development at Vatukoula Gold Mine

Emperor Mines Limited has released an announcement to the ASX confirming that Emperor has entered into an agreement with the Government of Fiji, the Mine Workers Union of Fiji and the Vatukoula Mine Workers Staff Association to give effect to a major reorganisation at the Vatukoula gold mine designed to ensure the long term future of the mine.

As a result of this agreement, Emperor has committed to an additional investment of F$27.5m over the next 18 months as part of an accelerated development program at Vatukoula. This program is based on new geological information which provides greater certainty on future reserves around Philip shaft. - Web Site

FOX RESOURCES

Exploration & Projects Update

HIGHLIGHTS

The large Austin and Shelby Electromagnetic (EM) anomalies will now be tested with arrival of Reverse Circulation (RC) drill rig next week
Drilling continues to target high grade zinc mineralisation at Fox’s new zinc discovery Ayshia, where previously announced drillhole AYRC022 intersected 18m @ 8.8% zinc, 31 g/t silver 48m below surface, including 8m @ 15% zinc and 49 g/t silver
FLTEM geophysics underway testing the unexplored western portion of the Whundo mining lease targeting a repeat of the Whundo anomalies
VSI Crusher Stage 1 commissioning underway to increase throughput from 26 tph to 37 tph, stage 2 (up to 60tph) scheduled to be completed in May 2006
Roche site clearing and site establishment at West Whundo Copper-Zinc Project well underway in preparation for anticipated start to shallow open pit mining next week - Web Site

GREAT ARTESIAN OIL & GAS

Report to Investors on Current Activities - April 2006 - Web Site

HARDMAN RESOURCES

Final Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

HANNANS REWARDS

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

ILUKA RESOURCES

First Quarter Activities Report

Key features:

Zircon production increased by 10.5% to 109.3K tonnes relative to the March 2005 quarter
Rutile production increased by 1.8% to 41.4K tonnes, despite a lower contribution from Florida/Georgia (which is undergoing a staged closure)
Ilmenite production increased by 2.2% to 407.2K tonnes
Synthetic rutile production down marginally (0.5%) at 129.4K tonnes, with a planned major maintenance outage commencing on 20 March at one of the 2 kilns in the Narngulu processing facilities in the Mid West, Western Australia.
Coal production increased by 64.3% to 432.2K tonnes, reflecting a temporary acceleration in sales to meet delivery commitments to Macquarie Power Generation (associated with delay in the commencement of the Xstrata Ravensworth West mine)
Sales volumes for all products (except zircon) well lower than production levels reflecting port congestion which affected shipments and also partly due to low stock levels. Ilmenite sales were appreciably lower than production during the quarter and compared with the corresponding quarter in 2005. This is predominantly a timing issue with sales volumes expected to be made up in subsequent quarters.
Total sales revenue (mineral sands and coal) was A$214.1 million, an increase of 8.2% compared with the March 2005 quarter.
Mineral sands sales revenue was $200.1 million, a 5.8% increase - with sales revenues impacted by the timing issues referred to above.
Capital expenditure YTD is $46.7million compared with $66.0 million for the first quarter of 2005.- Web Site

KINGSGATE CONSOLIDATED

Becoming a Sub.Holder/Change of Director's Interest Notices - Web Site

KORAB RESOURCES

Director Appt & Resignation/Melrose Expl Database Review - Web Site

MAGELLAN PETROLEUM

Change in substantial holding from MGN - Web Site

MIDWEST CORPORATION

Annual Report - Web Site

MONTO MINERALS

Positive Pilot Test Report on Titanomagnetite

Full scale commercial testing as additional industrial mineral to proceed
Titanomagnetite report comes ahead of Monto’s proposed AIM admission

Ceasing to be a substantial holder - Web Site

WOODSIDE

First Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

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WALL STREET

Stocks made a modest advance Wednesday as strong earnings from Yahoo Inc. and United Technologies Corp. helped investors briefly set aside worries over inflation and rising oil prices.

Wednesday's CPI report stunned investors following a mild reading on wholesale inflation -- seen as a precursor to consumer-level increases -- a day earlier. The Labor Department said core CPI -- excluding volatile energy and food prices -- gained 0.3 percent, versus estimates for a 0.2 percent rise. Overall CPI rose 0.4 percent after adding 0.1 percent the month before.

Oil prices leapt above $72 a barrel Wednesday, settling at a record high for the third straight day, after a government report showed shrinking U.S. gasoline supplies and traders fretted about nuclear tensions between Iran and the international community.

The recent surge in the New York precious metals complex continued Wednesday, as fund and other speculative buying carried all of the metals to life-of-contract highs and in most cases the strongest levels in more than two decades.

Gold remains underpinned by technicals, a strong energy market and geopolitical worries centering on the Middle East, but got added impetus from late Tuesday minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee suggesting that monetary tightening may be near an end, analysts said.

May silver hit a contract high of $14.575; this was also the first time the metal has moved above $14 since 1983.

WEDGETAIL EXPLORATION

Appendix 3B - Employee Options - Web Site

AUSTRALASIA GOLD

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

ADAMUS RESOURCES

Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting - Web Site

AUSTRALIAN UNITED GOLD

Appendix 3B - Web Site

AUSTRALIAN MINES

RAB Drilling Gold Targets at Duplex Hill South - Web Site

BMA GOLD

Appendix 3B - Web Site

CLUFF RESOURCES

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

COMET RIDGE

Trading Halt - Web Site

ELK PETROLEUM

Restricted Securities Released from ASX Escrow - Web Site

GINDALBIE GOLD

MIS Press release on Oakajee Port - Web Site

IMPRESS VENTURES

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report

HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE QUARTER

Increased Cooper Basin JV interest from 27.5% to 40%
Mirage and Ventura Fields continue production
Mirage Phase 1 Appraisal Program completed with three wells drilled and cased ready for Production evaluation
First 2006 wildcat, Lightning 1, will spud in April 2006 - Web Site

INTERMET RESOURCES

Annual Financial Report - 30 June 2005 - Web Site

INTERMET RESOURCES

Option Terms - Web Site

KINGSGATE CONSOLIDATED

Andean takeover offer unconditional - statutory reminder - Web Site

LEFROY RESOURCES

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

MIDWEST CORPORATION

Wajarri Yamatji Native Title Agreement - Web Site

MOLOPO AUSTRALIA

Fortune Oil Plc Joins MPO in China Gas Project - Web Site

MAWSON WEST

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

OLYMPUS RESOURCES

Annual Report

PIONEER NICKEL

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

PLATINUM AUSTRALIA

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

ROYAL RESOURCES

Pinyalling Iron Ore Project - Web Site

SOUTHERN GOLD

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

SMC GOLD

Change in substantial holding from CVC - Web Site

TAP OIL

Woollybutt Operations Update

Following interruptions due to cyclones, production from the Woollybutt Field resumed on April 13, 2006.

Separate operations to repair the previously announced control line failure and restore production from Woollybutt-1 well were successfully concluded on April 15, 2006 and the field is currently producing from its three production wells.

Optimisation of production from the three wells is continuing with current production at around 15,000 BOPD. - Web Site

TAWANA RESOURCES

Letter to Shareholders & Optionholders re Rights Issue - Web Site

Wednesday, April 19 2006, 3:16 PM

BEMAX

Notice of Annual General Meeting - Web Site

NEW GUINEA GOLD / MACMIN SILVER

PRESS RELEASE
FIRST QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS

Vancouver, April 18, 2006. In the first quarter of 2006, New Guinea Gold (NGG: TSX-V) reached a series of important milestones. These included:

Announcement of resource estimates and the completion of a Preliminary Assessment for the Sinivit Gold project. Sinivit is scheduled to go into production by mid-year 2006 and to produce 35,000 ounces of gold at an estimated cash cost of US$120 per ounce in its first year.
Successful completion of a $7 million private placement to fund development and exploration.
Start of new drilling to define resources at the Imwauna gold project
Start of new drilling to define resources at the Mount Penck gold project and release of soil sampling data
Identification of new gold mineralized zone at the Bismark gold project
PDAC interview with Smartstox analyst Stanlie Hunt (available on the NGG website- wwwnewguineagold.ca)
Drilling at the Weioko gold project intersected 4m grading 2.69 g/t Au
Presentation to the Asia Mining Congress in Singapore, Asia's most strategic platform where CEOs from mining companies, regulators, financers and investors congregate to discuss new business opportunities in Asia.
At Mt Nakru, a new area of gold mineralization has been encountered to the northwest of previously defined copper and gold mineralization. Separate trench intersections included 55m @ 4.79g/t gold including 15m @ 16.01g/t gold, and 15m @ 1.86g/t gold.
An Independent NI 43-101 Report on the Simuku porphyry copper/molybdenum/gold property in Papua New Guinea has been completed and filed on Sedar. The report defines drill targets and recommends an interim exploration program (mainly drilling) to evaluate the potential of the property. Copper, molybdenum and gold mineralization are discontinuously present over an area of at least 5km by 2.2km.

"We're very pleased with our progress in the first quarter," said Chairman and CEO Bob McNeil. Our first mine, Sinivit is on schedule to begin production mid-year, we've re-started drilling on a number of key projects, and since year end, NGG's market cap has increased by a factor of four to about $50mm. We look forward to updating investors on developments in the second quarter."

- Web Site

TORO ENERGY

TORO ENERGY STARTS MAIDEN EXPLORATION PROGRAM WITH DRILLING ON S.A. URANIUM TARGET

The first uranium exploration drilling to be undertaken by newly-listed Toro Energy Limited, has commenced in far west South Australia.

Toro ("TOE") - which listed on the ASX two weeks ago - announced today that a 7000 metre program of aircore drilling had started on the Company's 100%-owned Yaninee Project, 50 kilometres east of Streaky Bay.

"To be on the ground drilling within such a short time after listing is indicative of the pace at which we intend to unfurl and activate our uranium exploration strategy," Toro's Managing Director, Mr Greg Hall, said today.

"Our current aircore drilling program targets sedimentary deposits within the Yaninee Palaeochannel system. Exploration in the area in the early 1980s discovered and partly outlined the palaeodrainage system with anomalous uranium concentrations but did not test the system further."

The Yaninee Project comprises six exploration leases (EL 2861, EL 2891, EL 3135, EL 3255, EL 3366 and EL 3367) covering 2,733 square kilometres.

Up to 100 holes will be drilled in the program, the cost of which has been supported by the SA Government's PACE initiative. - Web Site

ANTARES ENERGY

EXPLORATION UPDATE

KMF 228-1 Kenedy County, Santos USA operator, Antares Energy 5%
The KMF 228-1 well was spudded on 4 April 2006 and is currently drilling ahead at a depth of 8,650 feet. The well is targeted to reach a depth of 18,200 feet.

Shaeffer Ranch 3D Survey, SIDC operator, Antares Energy 50%
The acquisition of the 85 square mile (54,400 acre) 3D seismic survey is approximately 40% complete with 10% being acquired during the past week. The first 20% of the acquired data is currently being processed. - Web Site

AUSQUEST LIMITED

Sign Agreements on Pilbara Iron Ore Project - Web Site

ANVIL MINING

Appendix 3B - Web Site

BHP BILLITON

TAP:Jacala-1 Exploration Well Update - Web Site

CARRICK GOLD

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

CONSOLIDATED RUTILE

Results of Meeting - Web Site

EUREKA MINES

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

FIRST AUSTRALIAN

Global Drilling Update - Web Site

HARDMAN RESOURCES

Notice of Annual General Meeting - Web Site

HIGHLANDS PACIFIC

QUARTERLY REPORT

Key Points:

Kainantu Gold Mine:

Mine operations were suspended on 12th April due to threats from the Barola Kafe clan and other claimant groups arising out of frustration with the Lands Title Commission. The key issue is the delays to hearing the Kainantu land claims
The Government has advised that the LTC will be reconvened with the intention of completing the process over the next 6-months
Commissioning of the plant and mine continued up until the suspension of operations, ramping up on low grade ore
Mine ramp up was slower than planned due to difficulties in ore delineation in the stoping operations
Process plant is performing well with evidence of sufficient over capacity to support an expanded operation
3,500 ounces of gold in concentrate were shipped in the quarter

Exploration

At Eutompi four of the drill holes intersected significant gold and/or copper mineralisation which will extend the Kora mineralisation to the north towards Irumafimpa

Ramu Nickel Project:

MCC have advised that they expect to start construction in 2006 with operations commencing in 2009

Frieda Copper/Gold Project:

Mobilisation commenced for the 2006 programme

Financial

A share placement was undertaken during the quarter raising AUD41.5 million- Web Site

METALLICA MINERALS

Minnamoolka Resource Drilling Confirms New Nickle Zone

Metallica Minerals Limited (ASX Code ‘MLM’) will increase the Inferred nickel resource at its NORNICO project in North Queensland after identifying a significant extension of the Minnamoolka deposit.

Metallica Managing Director, Mr Andrew Gillies, said a recent drilling program at Minnamoolka, one of three separate deposits at NORNICO, had intersected significant nickel laterite mineralisation over a 600 metres by 300 metres area to a maximum depth of 34 metres – with the mineralisation still open to the west and south...... - Web Site

NAMAKWA DIAMOND

Notice to Option Holders - Web Site

NEW WORLD ALLOYS

Quarterly Shareholder Update - Web Site

PLENTY RIVER

Appendix 3B - Options Exercise - Web Site

PERSEUS MINING

Notice of General Meeting - Web Site

ROC OIL

EXPLORATION DRILLING UPDATE

1. Jacala-1, WA-351-P, Carnarvon Basin, Offshore Western Australia (ROC: 20%)
ROC advises that as at 0600 hours Western Standard Time on 19 April 2006, the Atwood Eagle deep water semi-submersible drilling rig had drilled the BHP Billiton-operated Jacala-1 exploration wildcat well, to a Total Depth of 2,217 metres below rotary table. Current operation is pulling out of the hole prior to formation evaluation.

Until the formation evaluation programme is completed and the log data analysed, it is not possible to be definitive about the results of the well. However, at this stage obvious hydrocarbon shows have not been observed in the well. The logging programme is expected to be completed by the end of this week after which a further announcement will be made.

Jacala-1 is located in about 1,060 metres of water approximately 200 km west of Barrow Island and 100 km northwest of the Enfield Oil and Gas Field.

2. Willows-1, PEDL030, Onshore UK (ROC: 100% & Operator)
The ROC Explorer rig is drilling the Willows-1 exploration wildcat well and as of 2030 hrs UK time on 18 April 2006 the well had been drilled to a depth of 688 metres and the operation was drilling ahead towards the next casing point expected at approximately 750 metres. Total Depth is expected to be about 2,500 metres. Willows-1 is a potentially large gas prospect located about 55 km east of York and 15 km south of Scarborough.

3. Wei-6-12-S-1, Block 22/12, Offshore China (ROC: 40% and Operator)
The COSL 931 jack-up drilling rig is currently scheduled to commence drilling the Wei-6-12-S-1 exploration well during the course of next week. The well is located in approximately 30 metres of water about 3 km southwest of the 2002 small oil discovery - Wei-6-12-1, and is expected to take about 21 days to drill. - Web Site

ROYAL RESOURCES

Iron Ore Exploration - Web Site

TAP OIL

Woollybutt Operations Update

Following interruptions due to cyclones, production from the Woollybutt Field resumed on April 13, 2006.

Optimisation of production from the three wells is continuing with current production at around 15,000 BOPD. - Web Site

TIANSHAN GOLDFIELDS

Change in substantial holding from MBL - Web Site

VICTORIA PETROLEUM

Drilling Report for Eagle North-1 Horizontal Well, Eagle Oil Pool Project, San Joaquin Basin, California, USA
Summary:
Victoria Petroleum NL as operator for the Eagle North-1 horizontal well in the Eagle Oil Pool Development Project in the San Joaquin Basin advises that at 1800 hours Central Pacific Time 17 April 2006, the current operation at Eagle North-1 horizontal well was preparing to drill ahead after setting 4 1/2" inch casing at 4,281 metres (14,045 feet) measured depth following the encountering of good oil shows - Web Site

VICTORIA PETROLEUM

Drilling Report for Lightning-1, PEL 115 SA Cooper Basin
Summary:
Victoria Petroleum NL as Operator for the PEL 115 Joint Venture advises that at 0600 hours Tuesday the rig had drilled ahead in 8 1/2" inch hole to 1,640 metres following the running of Drill Stem Test No.1 over the weekend in response to oil shows observed in the sands of the Murta Formation.
- Web Site

Wednesday, April 19 2006, 11:15 AM

ADAMUS RESOURCES

Continued Exploration Success - Akanko Prospect

Exploration drilling targeting the northern extension of the Salman Trend, known as the Akanko prospect, has successfully extended the mineralized zone to over 550 metres of strike (Figure 1).

Mineralization displays excellent continuity with consistent RC intersections on 25m line spacing, including the latest results of 13m @ 4.31g/t, 8m @ 5.8g/t & 7m @ 4.84g/t gold. Mineralization remains open to the north for a further 1,500m where recently received 1m splits from previous reconnaissance RC drilling, recorded intersections up to 20m @ 8.99g/t gold.

In addition to targeting the main Salman Shear, recent exploration drilling also targeted the Akanko Reefs located approximately 100m to the east of the main shear zone (Fig 1). Drilling has now defined the main reef over a strike of 350 metres and to a depth of 50 metres, with recent intersections including 8m @ 5.86g/t & 8m @ 3.39g/t gold.

Results tabulated below represent the first phase of the Company’s ongoing 25,000m exploration drill program, aimed at adding additional ounces to the already significant gold resource base of 22Mt @ 2.1g/t for 1,500,000 ounces at the Company’s Southern Ashanti Gold Project. - Web Site

ALLEGIANCE MINING

Trading Halt - Web Site

ABRA MINING

Appendix 3B - Issue of options to New M.D. - Web Site

ALKANE EXPLORATION

Open Briefing.Alkane.Funding Dubbo Zirconia Project - Web Site

AMADEUS ENERGY

Weekly Drilling Report

Exploration wells:

Pennington #2
Type: Oil exploitation
Location: Grapeland Project, Houston County, Texas
Status: The well has progressed 4,235 feet to a depth of 5,015 feet as at 18 April 2006 (Texas time)
Target Depth: Test of the Sub-Clarksville at 6,000 feet
Working Interest: 53.5%
Operator: Bomar Oil and Gas Inc. (corrected from last week’s drilling report)

Anderson #1
Type: Gas development
Location: Halletsville South, Lavaca County, Texas
Status: The well spudded on 16 April 2006 and has progressed to a depth of 2,143 feet as at 18 April 2006 (Texas time).
Target Depth: Test of the Wilcox sands at 9,200 feet
Working Interest: 25%
Operator: Trio Consulting & Management LLC – Wichita Falls, Texas.- Web Site

ARROW ENERGY

Agreement for Funding, Ownership and Operation of Tipton West Gas Processing Facilities

The Directors of Arrow Energy NL (Arrow) advise that a Heads of Agreement (HOA) has been signed between the Tipton West Joint Venture (Arrow Energy (AOE) - 60%, Beach Petroleum (BPT) - 40%) and the Australian Pipeline Trust (APA) for APA to fund, own and operate the Tipton West central gas processing facilities and associated lateral pipelines (the Facilities).

The estimated cost of the Facilities is $50 million and the Facilities are planned to ultimately provide the capacity to process and deliver up to 17 petajoules per annum of gas from the Tipton West coal seam gas field to the following customers:

ERM / Babcock & Brown for their 450MW gas fired Braemar Power Project (GSA);
Ergon Energy for their proposed 52MW gas fired electricity generation project near Dalby (conditional GSA); and
BP via the Roma to Brisbane Pipeline for transportation to BP’s Refinery at Bulwer Island, Pinkenba, Brisbane (MOU).

The Tipton West Joint Venture and APA are working towards completion of final documentation and financial close before the end of the financial year.

As previously advised development activity for the Tipton West project is already well advanced with compressor packages ordered, detailed design in progress and production drilling underway. First gas sales are targeted from the field for early 2007. - Web Site

ARROW ENERGY

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

BHP BILLITON

ROC: Exploration Drilling Update - Web Site

BUKA MINERALS

Status of Australian Offers - Web Site

BEACH PETROLEUM

STU:Drilling Report:Harpoono #3 - Web Site

BEACH PETROLEUM

Further Update to App3B Issued on 02/03/06 Bonus Options - Web Site

BEACH PETROLEUM

AOE:Tipton West Gas Processing Facilities Funding Agreement - Web Site

COMPASS RESOURCES

COMPASS ANNOUNCES AN INCREASE IN OXIDE RESOURCES

The Board is pleased to announce an increase in oxidised copper, cobalt, nickel resources at its tenements near Batchelor in the Northern Territory. The oxidised base metal mineralisation now stands at 9.37 million tonne versus 6.6 million tonnes reported previously, an increase of approximately 40% in tonnes and 28% in contained copper, 29% in contained cobalt and 31% contained nickel........ - Web Site

EXCO RESOURCES

Initial Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

FIRST AUSTRALIAN

VPE: Oil Shows in Eagle North-1 Horizontal Well - Web Site

FLINDERS DIAMONDS

Response to ASX Query Re Share Price - Web Site

FOX RESOURCES

Initial Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

GEODYNAMICS

Suspension from Official Quotation - Web Site

HELIX RESOURCES

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

IMPERIAL ONE

Proposed $3.7M Capital Raising - Web Site

LAFAYETTE MINING

Notice of General Meeting - Web Site

MAGELLAN PETROLEUM

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

OIL SEARCH

Notice of Annual General Meeting - Web Site

OXIANA LIMITED

March Quarterly Report 2006 Presentation - Web Site

QUEENSLAND GAS

SGL:Reject QGC's Opportunistic Offer - Web Site

REGAL RESOURCES

Appendix 3B - Web Site

RED FORK ENERGY

Acquisition of 100% Interest Oklahoma Coal Bed Methane Proj - Web Site

RIVERSDALE MINING

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

SANDFIRE RESOURCES

Greenfields Gold Discovery - Web Site

SUNSHINE GAS

Coxon Creek 3 flows gas - Web Site

SANTOS

Appendix 3B - Web Site

TAP OIL

Zephyrus-1 Exploration Oil Discovery - Web Site

TETHYAN COPPER

Update on Recommended Cash Offfer for Tethyan - Web Site

Tuesday 18 April 2006 (Close of Business - New York)
All Ords	5200.3	+68.0	Dow Jones	11,268.77	+194.99
ASX100	4265.4	+58.9	S&P 500	1307.65	+22.32
ASX200	5248.6	+72.9	Nasdaq	2354.16	+44.98
ASX300	5247.6	+72.9	Gold - spot/oz	US$619.30	+4.80
Materials (GIC)	11,438.7	+254.3	Silver - spot/oz	US$13.81	+0.44
Energy (GIC)	12,933.0	+360.7	Platinum - spot	US$1106.00	+12.00
AGC Macquarie Au	5106	+182.1	Palladium - spot	US$361.00	+5.00
Hartleys Explorers Index	10,466	+203.9	Bridge CRB Futures Index	378.34	+5.94
Shanghai Composite	1385.1	+6.5	Light Crude (NYM - $US per bbl.)	US$71.59	+1.11
FTSE 100	6045.0	+15.6	Natural Gas (NYM - $US per mmbtu.)	US$8.23	+0.44
Nikkei	17,232.9	+232.5	Copper (LME - spot $US/tonne)	6595	+350
Hang Seng	16,637.5	+208.1	Lead (LME - spot $US/tonne)	1160	-3
A$ = US74.19		+0.45	Zinc (LME - spot $US/tonne)	3150	+71
A$ = 86.89yen		+0.04	Nickel (LME - spot $US/tonne)	18,200	+340
A$ = 0.601euro		-0.001	Aluminium (LME - spot $US/tonne)	2683	+102
US 10-Year Bond	4.974%	-0.062	Tin (LME - spot $US/tonne)	9095	+150
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Tuesday, April 18 2006, 9:16 PM

WALL STREET

Stocks soared Tuesday on news that Federal Reserve policymakers believed their run of interest rate hikes is likely nearing an end, propelling the Dow Jones industrials up nearly 200 points. The report helped offset the effects of oil prices that passed $71 a barrel.

The US dollar extended losses against major rivals Tuesday after minutes from the latest Federal Reserve monetary-policy meeting suggested the policy-making board could be at the end of its cycle of tightening interest rates.

Oil prices settled at a new high above $71 a barrel Tuesday as supply threats around the world overshadowed a new report from OPEC forecasting weakening global demand.

Gold rose above $620 an ounce, the highest since 1980, as record oil prices and a drop in the dollar prompted some investors to buy bullion seeking a hedge against inflation.

LAKES OIL

Appendix 3B - Web Site

LAKES OIL

VPE:Drilling Report for Eagle North-1 Horizontal Well3 - Web Site

AED OIL

Drilling Progress Report No.6 - Puffin-7 - Web Site

ALINTA LIMITED

Bidder's Statement for AGL - Web Site

ARROW ENERGY

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

AURORA MINERALS

Exploration Update - Web Site

BOULDER STEEL

Appendix 3B - Web Site

BEACH PETROLEUM

Weekly Drilling Report - Web Site

CAPRAL ALUMINIUM

Results of AGM - Web Site

DRAGON MINING

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

EMPEROR MINES

Ceasing to be a substantial holder from EQT - Web Site

GOLDSTREAM MINING

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

HARDMAN RESOURCES

Annual Report - Web Site

HIGHLANDS PACIFIC

SHARE PURCHASE PLAN EXTENSION

The Board of Directors of Company advises that it has decided to extend the closing date of the Share Purchase Plan (SPP) by two weeks to the 5th May.

Given the recent issues at the Kainantu Gold Mine, the Board believes it is appropriate to extend the closing date to allow shareholders additional time to consider participating in the SPP. The SPP has been offered to all Australian, Papua New Guinean and New Zealand shareholders on the register as at the 7th March 2006.

The SPP has been offered to all eligible shareholders to purchase up to A$5,000 worth of shares at a price of 67 cents per share. This is the same price achieved in the recent share placement that raised AUD41.5 million from institutional investors.- Web Site

HIGHLANDS PACIFIC

Annual Report - Web Site

HINDMARSH RESOURCES

Section 630(3) Notice - Web Site

LATROBE MAGNESIUM

Appendix 5B Monthly Report - Web Site

MEDUSA MINING

Initial Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

NEWCREST MINING

Appendix 3B - Web Site

OILEX

Amended Release - Gujarat India - Web Site

OIL SEARCH

2005 Independent Oil & Gas Reserves Statement - 06 April 06 - Web Site

QUEENSLAND GAS

SGL: Target's Statement presentation - Web Site

RANGE RESOURCES

Suspension from Official Quotation - Web Site

RESOLUTE

Change in substantial holding from EQT - Web Site

SYNERGY METALS

Funding Update - Appendix 3B

SANTOS

DLS:Mulberry 10A-Progress Report 2-Final - Web Site

VIEW RESOURCES

Appointment of Company Secretary - Web Site

DefA14A as lodged with SEC - Web Site

OROPA

Increased drilling activities at Pungkut Gold Project to test mineral potential of Sihayo and Sambung prospects

Oropa is pleased to announce the commencement of combined drilling programmes at its Sambung and Sihayo 1 prospects, North Sumatra, Indonesia.

Oropa will use three drill rigs to test 2 target areas identified by regional soil geochemistry, geological interpretation and high-grade gold values in drilling and trenching (Figs. 1 & 2). Two rigs are already on site, while the third rig will be mobilized to the Sambung prospect in the northern block towards the end of this month.

Better trenching results include 24m @ 4.77g/t Au, 48m @ 7.34g/t Au and 3m @ 55.5g/t Au. Best drilling results of 13.8m @ 2.59g/t Au from surface (SAMDD004), 5.2m @ 3.79g/t Au from surface (SAMDD005) and 0.2m @ 443g/t Au from 22.55m were achieved at Sambung - Web Site

PEPINNINI MINERALS

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

PERSEVERANCE

Appendix 3B - Web Site

QUEENSLAND GAS

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

QUEENSLAND GAS

Target's Statement - Web Site

SUB-SAHARA RESOURCES

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

SANDFIRE RESOURCES

Trading Halt - Web Site

TERRAMIN AUSTRALIA

Revision of Angas Zinc Mine Costs - Web Site

TERRAMIN AUSTRALIA

Request for Trading Halt - Web Site

VICTORIA PETROLEUM

Drilling report for Lightning-1 - Web Site

Tuesday, April 18 2006, 11:15 AM

CITIGOLD

Appendix 3B - share purchase plan - Web Site

LAKES OIL

SUR's ann: Drilling Update Eagle North1 2H Horizontal Well - Web Site

MOUNT BURGESS

FURTHER SIGNIFICANT INFILL DRILLING RESULTS, KIHABE BASE METALS PROJECT, BOTSWANA

Assay results using the ICP-OES method have now been received for RC Percussion Hole KRC 015, drilled at 7821474N/500757E at -60°/339° magnetic (Refer to Section Plan attached ).

Key Points

As anticipated a broad zone of mineralization was intersected between 89-174m down dip of Percussion Hole KRC 014.

Within this 85m intersection are seven zones which total 60 m averaging 2.05% zinc and 66m averaging 0.76% lead,....... - Web Site

STELLAR RESOURCES

Significant Copper Intersection at Alpine

Stellar Resources is extremely pleased to report that a significant intersection of copper has been returned from diamond drilling at the Alpine prospect which is favourably located on the highly mineralised west coast of Tasmania.

AP-4 intersected 22.25m @ 1.23% Cu,
including 13.3m @ 1.44% Cu;

An additional zone of 41.8m @ 0.30% Cu was intersected from 111.0m to 152.8m (EOH);

95m of copper mineralisation present from 57.7m to the end of the hole, at a grade of 0.46% Cu, system open at depth;

Potential exists for a large mineralised system.

- Web Site

AQUILA RESOURCES

Trading Halt - Web Site

APEX MINERALS

Reinstatement to Official Quotation - Web Site

ANTARES ENERGY

Revision of Exploration Update dated 12 April 2006 - Web Site

BOULDER STEEL

Land offer for development of Dubai Forming Servicesreceived - Web Site

BUKA MINERALS

Status of Australian Offers - Web Site

BUKA MINERALS

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

CENTENNIAL COAL

Change in substantial holding from M & G - Web Site

CH4

Signs Co-Development Agreement with AMCI - Web Site

CRESCENT GOLD

Research Report Available - Web Site

CONSOLIDATED RUTILE

First Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

GOLDEN WEST RESOURCES

Appendix 3B - conversion of options - Web Site

HAOMA MINING

Drilling Results from Old Man Prospect-Ravenswood Qld - Web Site

HILL END GOLD

New High Grade Gold Zone Discovered at Reward - Web Site

HIGHLANDS PACIFIC

Mining operations resume at Kainantu Gold Mine - Web Site

KINGSGATE CONSOLIDATED

Letter to Andean Shareholders - Web Site

MAGELLAN PETROLEUM

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

MIRABELA NICKEL

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

MEDUSA MINING

Appendix 3B - Web Site

NEWMONT

FORM 8-K - Web Site

RAMELIUS RESOURCES

Change of Director's Interest Notice x 3 - Web Site

TETHYAN COPPER

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

TERRAMIN AUSTRALIA

Trading Halt - Web Site

Monday 17 April 2006 (Close of Business - New York)
All Ords	5132.3	closed	Dow Jones	11,073.78	-63.87
ASX100	4206.5	closed	S&P 500	1285.33	-3.79
ASX200	5175.7	closed	Nasdaq	2311.16	-14.95
ASX300	5174.7	closed	Gold - spot/oz	US$614.50	+18.20
Materials (GIC)	11,184.4	closed	Silver - spot/oz	US$13.37	+0.48
Energy (GIC)	12,572.3	closed	Platinum - spot	US$1094.00	+23.00
AGC Macquarie Au	4924	closed	Palladium - spot	US$356.00	+12.00
Hartleys Explorers Index	10,262	closed	Bridge CRB Futures Index	372.40	+5.93
Shanghai Composite	1378.6	+19.1	Light Crude (NYM - $US per bbl.)	US$70.48	+1.16
FTSE 100	6029.4	closed	Natural Gas (NYM - $US per mmbtu.)	US$7.58	+0.44
Nikkei	17,000.4	-198.9	Copper (LME - spot $US/tonne)	6245	na
Hang Seng	16,429.4	na	Lead (LME - spot $US/tonne)	1163	na
A$ = US73.74		+0.94	Zinc (LME - spot $US/tonne)	3079	na
A$ = 86.85yen		+0.52	Nickel (LME - spot $US/tonne)	17,860	na
A$ = 0.602euro		+0.001	Aluminium (LME - spot $US/tonne)	2581	na
US 10-Year Bond	5.036%	-0.029	Tin (LME - spot $US/tonne)	8845	na
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Monday, April 17 2006, 9:15 PM

EASTER

WALL STREET

U.S. stocks slid on Monday as surging oil and gold prices stoked investor fears about inflation risks and overshadowed optimism about corporate profits.

Crude oil hit $70 a barrel for the first time since Hurricane Katrina as worries increased about oil producer Iran's nuclear standoff with the West, and front-month contract prices settled above that level for the first time since the New York Mercantile Exchange launched crude oil futures trading in 1983.

Gold and silver futures soared Monday to their strongest levels in more than two decades, boosted by geopolitical concerns and a sharply softer U.S. dollar. - Web Site

Friday, April 14 2006, 11:15 AM

EASTER

BASS STRAIT OIL

EPR's:Drilling Report No. 13 Pritchard-1 Well - PEP151 Vic - Web Site

BHP BILLITON

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

CSR

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

HINDMARSH RESOURCES

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

MIDAS RESOURCES

Uncle Sam Alaska Initial Drill Results - Web Site

NUSTAR MINING

Appendix 3B Exercise of employee options - Web Site

RANGE RIVER GOLD

Capital Raising To Complete Plant Construction at Indee

Range River Gold is pleased to announce that it has today agreed to place forty million new ordinary shares at 11.5 cents per share to raise A$4.6 million before costs. These funds are to be applied to the completion of construction of the gold heap leach plant at Indee and for general working capital purposes for the period between construction completion and full gold production.

Thirty million shares will be issued at the end of April 2006. The balance of ten million shares will be issued under Australian Stock Exchange Listing Rule 7.1 subject to shareholder approval to be sought at an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders in late May. Further details of the extraordinary general meeting will be available shortly. - Web Site

SYDNEY GAS

Appendix 3B: Non-Renounceable Rights Issue - Web Site

STUART PETROLEUM

Harpoono #3 Drilling Report - Web Site

TANTALUM AUSTRALIA

Becoming a substantial holder

TAP OIL

Becoming a substantial holder - Web Site

Thursday 13 April 2006 (Close of Business - New York)
All Ords	5132.3	-7.7	Dow Jones	11,137.65	+7.68
ASX100	4206.5	-5.0	S&P 500	1289.12	+1.00
ASX200	5175.7	-8.0	Nasdaq	2326.11	+11.43
ASX300	5174.7	-7.6	Gold - spot/oz	US$596.30	-1.00
Materials (GIC)	11,184.4	+22.0	Silver - spot/oz	US$12.89	+0.22
Energy (GIC)	12,572.3	-19.0	Platinum - spot	US$1071.00	-11.00
AGC Macquarie Au	4924	-60.6	Palladium - spot	US$344.00	+1.00
Hartleys Explorers Index	10,262	+35.9	Bridge CRB Futures Index	366.47	+1.16
Shanghai Composite	1332.3	-27.8	Light Crude (NYM - $US per bbl.)	US$69.42	+0.73
FTSE 100	6029.4	+28.6	Natural Gas (NYM - $US per mmbtu.)	US$7.14	+0.33
Nikkei	17,199.2	+36.6	Copper (LME - spot $US/tonne)	6245	+142
Hang Seng	16,429.4	+118.7	Lead (LME - spot $US/tonne)	1163	-25
A$ = US72.80		-0.45	Zinc (LME - spot $US/tonne)	3079	+74
A$ = 86.33yen		-0.46	Nickel (LME - spot $US/tonne)	17,860	-90
A$ = 0.601euro		-0.004	Aluminium (LME - spot $US/tonne)	2581	-34
US 10-Year Bond	5.036%	+0.060	Tin (LME - spot $US/tonne)	8845	+45
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Thursday, April 13 2006, 9:16 PM

WALL STREET

Stocks inched higher in light trading Thursday after government data indicated that the economy was growing at a slower pace, raising investors' hopes that moderating economic growth might halt the Federal Reserve's streak of interest rate hikes. The 10-yr note plunging 14 ticks to yield 5.03% was one of the day's most significant news items but the market shrugged off higher bond yields long enough to maintain modest gains into the close.

Notice under Section 708A - Web Site

THUNDELARRA EXPLORATION

Share Issue Sec 708 Notice - Web Site

Thursday, April 13 2006, 3:16 PM

GRAVITY DIAMONDS

Appendix 3B - Web Site

LAKES OIL

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

ATLAS GOLD

DMA: Iron Ore Agreement with Atlas Iron Limited - Web Site

ATLAS GOLD

Atlas Expands Pilbara Landholdings - Web Site

ABRA MINING

Initial Director's Interest Notice x 2 - Web Site

APEX MINERALS

Resolution of Copper Mountain Dispute

Apex Minerals NL is pleased to advise that it has resolved its dispute concerning its Copper Mountain project and its subsequent sale to a third party.

Apex has agreed to purchase all of the shares held by Dr Fu Minlu and Xinjiang Hualu Mining Technology Company Pty Ltd in Apex Xinjiang NL for the sum of A$160,000. Apex will now own 100% of this company. Dr Fu has resigned as a director of Apex Xinjiang NL, its subsidiaries and of the Copper Mountain joint venture company.

The parties have also agreed to cease all other claims against each other in regard to the Copper Mountain project. This closes off the Copper Mountain issue.

The Company is also in discussions with Dr Fu regarding the resolution of the dispute on the G2 project. - Web Site

APEX MINERALS

Apex Repositions For Increased Australian Focus

The Directors of Apex Minerals NL are pleased to announce a new strategic direction for the Company in the Australian minerals industry. This includes a number of key Board and management changes and a share placement of 100,000,000 fully paid ordinary shares at an issue price of $0.07 per share to raise a total of $7 million. The placement is being undertaken in two stages.

The first stage, completed today, was an issue of 8,790,000 fully paid ordinary shares (representing the 15% available to be issued without shareholder approval) to raise $615,300 to former LionOre Australia CEO and MD, Mr Mark Ashley. Subsequent to that issue, Mr Ashley has agreed to join the Company as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director with immediate effect...... - Web Site

AZTEC RESOURCES

Appendix 3B - Web Site

DRILLSEARCH ENERGY

Mulberry 10A - Progress Report 1 - Web Site

DRAKE RESOURCES

Notice of Meeting - Web Site

GINDALBIE GOLD

Appointment of new Non-Executive Director - Web Site

GINDALBIE GOLD

Results of General Meeting - Web Site

GOLDEN CROSS

Third Quarter Activities Report - March 2006

HIGHLIGHTS

In results just received from Copper Hill:
- RC holes 85 – 87 in the Western Zone each returned 200m intercepts collectively averaging 0.21 g/t gold and 0.24% copper from surface, confirming and extending copper-gold mineralisation to the north of the Copper Hill prospect;
- The diamond tail on hole 50 in the Eastern Zone returned 24m at 0.65 g/t gold and 0.55% copper from 234m, with the entire hole averaging 344m at 0.20 g/t gold and 0.18% copper from surface; and
- Shallow RC drilling results indicate potential extensions to the Copper Hill mineralised envelope 150m to the north and 400m to the northwest.
Consistent broad intercepts of copper-gold mineralisation were received from most holes drilled at Copper Hill, where four drill rigs are presently operating on site. The 17,000m drilling program is now 50% complete, with assays received for 25% of the program.
Broken Hill Joint Venture formed with JOGMEC, the exploration arm of the Government of Japan, over the northern part of the Company’s large Broken Hill exploration licence. The joint venture will focus on exploring for nickelplatinum group metals accumulations.....- Web Site

HILLGROVE RESOURCES

ESG: Gunnedah Basin CSG Project - 2nd Well Completed - Web Site

HILLGROVE RESOURCES

Third CSG Well Spuds - Web Site

INDEPENDENCE GROUP

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

IMPERIAL ONE

Natural Gas Development JV - Update - Web Site

LEFROY RESOURCES

Appendix 3B & Section 708a Notice - Web Site

MAGELLAN PETROLEUM

Section 630(3) Notice - Web Site

MAGNESIUM INTERNATIONAL

MAGNESIUM MARKET STUDY RESULTS

The Directors of Magnesium International Limited advise that the Magnesium Market Outlook Study prepared by Clark & Marron Ltd and Metal Bulletin Research has been received. This Study is a key component of the Bankable Feasibility Study that the Egyptian Magnesium Company ("EMAG") is preparing on its proposed 88,000 tonnes per annum primary magnesium smelter to be located at Sokhna, Egypt.

The key results from this extensive study include:

demand for magnesium diecasting alloys will continue to grow strongly over the next decade especially as the European car industry has begun to grasp the potential for using magnesium diecast components in high volume applications;
Over the next ten years forecast demand growth of diecasting alloy consumption is 9.9% per annum;
Prices for Qualified Magnesium Alloys (EMAG’s target market) are forecast to be above US$1.46/lb;
The attractiveness of production in China is receding and mounting cost pressures, unfavourable exchange rate movements and changes to the VAT rebate system all act to raise Chinese production and export costs;
The EMAG project is the only potential new Greenfield electrolytic project sufficiently advanced to come on stream within the next five years and take advantage of the opportunity existing for low cost Rest of World (i.e non China) production. - Web Site

MAGNESIUM INTERNATIONAL

EMAG PLANT ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVAL GRANTED

The Directors of Magnesium International Limited advise that the Egyptian Magnesium Company S.A.E. ("EMAG") has been granted the environmental approval for the proposed primary magnesium smelter to be established at Sokhna, Egypt.

The approval has been advised by Red Sea Ports Authority, the approving authority and follows the detailed evaluation of EMAG’s Environmental Impact Assessment by the Egypt Environmental Affairs Agency, in accordance with Law no. 4 of 1994.

EMAG will be operating the smelter to the highest environmental standards and in accordance with the Equator Principles set out by the World Bank/IFC.

This approval is a major milestone for the EMAG project.

EMAG is close to finalising the major contracts for the supply of power, gas and water and is working on the further environmental approvals for the drying pit for solid plant residues. These residues are benign non-toxic residues from the leach of the magnesite feedstock and comprise talc, albite and other silicates which will be neutralized before placing in the drying pit.

EMAG is currently 50% owned by MIL but will become 100% owned, subject to MIL Shareholders Approval at a General Meeting to be held on 17 May 2006 - Web Site

MAGNESIUM INTERNATIONAL

MIL RESIGNATION OF CHAIRMAN

Projects Update - Web Site

STUART PETROLEUM

MESSAGE FROM STUART PETROLEUM MANAGING DIRECTOR, MR TINO GUGLIELMO

I would like to thank the friends and supporters of Stuart Petroleum for your help in achieving yesterday's milestone of A$100million in market capitalization when our share price reached $1.60.

There are many important milestones in a company's life and this is certainly one of them.

As I look to my third year with Stuart, I see some great opportunities in front of us, not the least of which being the construction of our 100million litre a year diesel refinery in the Cooper Basin, the FEED study for which is well advanced. We hope to make a decision to commit to the $20m project in the near term.

Looking backwards, we have come a long way. We have produced more than 2m barrels of crude from our Cooper Basin leases so far. We have discovered eight oil fields and one gas field in our four years on the drilling scene. As I speak, our production people are working hard to boost our oil production from these discoveries to sell into a strong oil market.

I look forward to communicating further with you in our March quarterly production and exploration report, which is due later this month.

Once again, thank you for your help, support and encouragement. And thanks to the hard working team at Stuart for making it happen. - Web Site

TAWANA RESOURCES

NON-RENOUNCEABLE RIGHTS ISSUE

Introduction
Further to the trading halt announcement released to the ASX on Wednesday, 12 April 2006, shareholders are hereby advised that the directors of Tawana have resolved to undertake a nonrenounceable underwritten rights issue on the basis of 1 new share for every 3 fully paid ordinary shares held on the Record Date ("rights issue") to issue up to 21,493,747 shares.

It is anticipated that the net proceeds raised from the rights issue, will be applied by the Company to fund exploration on existing tenements, the development of the Kareevlei Wes Project and working capital requirements of the Company.

The rights issue is fully underwritten by ABN AMRO Morgans Corporate Limited. - Web Site

THUNDELARRA EXPLORATION

COPERNICUS PROJECT - SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTE

Further to the announcements made by Thundelarra Exploration Ltd and Sally Malay Mining Limited on 21 March 2006, THX and SMY are pleased to announce that they have signed a formal deed settling their dispute in relation to the Copernicus Project. Completion has also taken place under the deed.

Under the deed:

THX has confirmed that Sally Malay Exploration Pty Limited ("SME"), being a wholly owned subsidiary of SMY, has earned a 60% interest in the Copernicus Project;
SME has agreed to contribute the first $3,500,000 to expenditure on the Copernicus Project over the next 4 years. In the first year not less than $1,000,000 must be contributed to expenditure of which not less tha n $500,000 must be contributed to expenditure on drilling of the area known as the "Copernicus Deeps" prospect;
After the first year SME must contribute not less than $500,000 to expenditure before it is able to withdraw from the joint venture.
THX has issued 2,500,000 shares to SMY at an issue price of $0.20 per share to raise $500,000;
THX has granted 2,500,000 unlisted options to SMY to subscribe for shares in THX at an exercise price of $0.40 per option. The options may be exercised at any time in the next 3 years;
SMY and THX have agreed to release each other from any further claims in relation to the Dispute and agreed to formerly discontinue the current action in the Supreme Court of Western Australia with no order for costs.- Web Site

TROY RESOURCES

Notice of General Meeting - Web Site

TETHYAN COPPER

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

WESTERN AREAS

Change in substantial holding from CBA - Web Site

WESTONIA MINES

Mining News Article - Web Site

Thursday, April 13 2006, 11:16 AM

AUSTINDO RESOURCES

A$12m placement for increased exploration and Cibaliung - Web Site

CITIGOLD

Appointment of Company Secretary - Web Site

ICON ENERGY

WEEKLY UPDATE OF USA DRILLING OPERATIONS AT BAYOU CHOCTAW

Icon Energy advises that as of 12^th April 2006, the Australian Mineral Interests Well No.1 located in the Victory Financial Lease at Bayou Choctaw has reached a depth of 8630 feet.

Since the last report a further hydrocarbon bearing zone has been penetrated in addition to the 219 feet gross/ 74 feet net pay in three zones reported last week.

At a depth of 8,266 feet was followed by a large increase in gas from 70 to 910 units, with dull yellow fluorescence and slow streaming cut observed in the drill cuttings over the interval 8,266 to 8,360 feet. This zones appears to have significantly higher pressure than the overlying formations. Mud weights were increased to 14 pounds per gallon to control the gas flowing into the well. The drill string stuck while drilling at 8,630 feet and subsequently has been backed off at 8,336 feet. At report time, the rig was cleaning out the hole in preparation for logging across this new hydrocarbon interval.
The well is programmed to drill to 9,100 feet (2777 metres) and is targeted to test proven undeveloped reserves (PUDs) as well as test deeper sands below the PUDs.

Icon Energy Limited holds a 19.00% working interest in the well through its United States subsidiary Icon Oil U.S., LLC. and is carried through the budgeted expenditure under the farmout agreement signed with CLK Energy LLC. - Web Site

MALACHITE RESOURCES

Third Quarter Activities Report

HIGHLIGHTS

Conrad Silver Project, NSW

Drilling in March intersected multiple, polymetallic, sulphide-bearing lodes.
True widths up to 3.3m, which is 4 times wider than expected.
Assays are awaited.

Tooloom Gold Project, NSW

Phoenix breccia mineralised zone extended to 220m depth by drilling.
Grades average 1.5 to 2.5 g/t Au
Important accessory antimony, copper and silver.
Further targets at Phoenix identified for future drilling.
Several major gold companies now reviewing participation in the project by way of joint venture.

Elsmore Project, NSW

Sheep Station Hill greisen veins tested by shallow, large diameter diamond drilling.
"Bonanza" grade tin and tungsten: 0.9m @ 7.2% Sn and 4.0% WO3, equating to $1,750/t in metal value at current prices.

Abington Project, NSW

Application lodged for new EL west of Guyra: possible Phoenix gold analogue and "Hillgrove-type" gold-antimony veins.

Corporate

$758,500 in new capital was raised pursuant to placements.
Net exploration expenditure for the Quarter was approximately $300,000
Relocating Headquarters from Lindfield to Chatswood on 24 April, 2006. - Web Site

MACMIN SILVER

Appendix 3B - Web Site

ATLAS GOLD

$3.8m Placement to Merrill Lynch Natural Resources Fund UK - Web Site

ATLAS GOLD

Trading Halt - Correction to Commencement Date - Web Site

ALBIDON

High grade nickel drill intercepts extend Enterprise Deposit - Web Site

ARROW ENERGY

Memorandum of Understanding executed with GAIL India

GAIL (India) Limited (GAIL) and Arrow Energy NL (Arrow) are pleased to announce that following their respective Board’s approvals that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining areas for joint co-operation and investment between the two companies with respect to coal seam gas / coal bed methane projects both in Australia and India.

The final scope and commercial terms of the joint cooperation are expected to be finalised before the end of June and are currently intended to cover the following:

Investment by GAIL in Arrow's operations in Australia, with the intent of accelerating the monetization of Arrow’s extensive Coal Seam Gas / Coal Bed Methane (CSG / CBM) development portfolio in Australia. It is likely that the investment by GAIL will be made across the entire value chain including investment in exploration and production projects and related infrastructure.
Formation of a joint venture for investigating opportunities to participate in CBM projects in India. This joint venture, which may include other parties, will combine GAIL’s country knowledge and market position with Arrow’s CBM technical and development experience to analyse, high grade and potentially jointly bid for CBM exploration blocks in the upcoming round of CBM acreage releases in India.
Joint investigation of opportunities for the export of gas from Arrow’s projects to India and other markets through potential Gas to Liquids (GTL), and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) project opportunities.
Secondment of GAIL technical staff to Arrow operations in Australia to provide mutual technology exchange.

Drilling starts at Bidaminna Heavy Minerals Project

Aircore drilling has commenced at the 100%-owned Bidaminna heavy minerals (HM) project situated 30km northwest of Gingin in the North Perth Basin. The 100-hole programme (on approximately 40m x 400m spacing) will test the northern parts of the Callisto and Ganymede strands and adjacent sub-strands where access agreements and environmental permitting have been completed. The drilling will target interpreted HM strands 100-250m in width and with magnetic amplitudes ranging from 1.2 to 3.2 nano Teslas as defined by Image’s detailed ground magnetic surveys. - Web Site

KIMBERLEY DIAMOND

Appendix 3B - Web Site

MAGELLAN PETROLEUM

Section 650F Notice re T/O by Magellan Petroleum Corp - Web Site

MAWSON WEST

To farm into Anvils Kapulo Copper Tenements in the Congo - Web Site

ORCHARD PETROLEUM

Placement to raise $5.18m - Web Site

PLANET GAS

WESTERN AREAS

Ceasing to be a substantial holder from CBA - Web Site

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WALL STREET

Stocks ended a quiet session with a moderate gain Wednesday on strong earnings news and a decline in the trade deficit. Wall Street rebounded from Tuesday's losses after Circuit City Stores Inc. reported its earnings jumped 65 percent.

In economic news, America's trade deficit improved in February, as the imbalance with China dropped to the lowest level in nearly a year. But the overall deficit was still the third highest on record.

Annual General Meeting - Rio Tinto reports on "excellent" year

Buoyant conditions in the mining sector in 2005, together with Rio Tinto's strategic positioning and strong operating performance, resulted in a second successive year of record profits, the chairman of Rio Tinto Paul Skinner told the annual meeting of shareholders in London today.

"We enjoyed strong prices for most of our products and an increase in production volumes. In 2005, underlying earnings of just under US$5 billion were 118 per cent above 2004. Cash flow was 85 per cent higher at US$8 billion dollars and our regular dividend four per cent higher.

"Together with a 20 per cent increase in the regular dividend in 2004, this represents an increase of almost 25 per cent over the last two years. In addition, we declared a significant special dividend.

"Investment in the growth of the business continued, with capital expenditure a record US$2.5 billion. This is expected to increase to at least US$3 billion in each of 2006 and 2007.

"The current strength of the Group's cash flow means that, in addition to comfortably funding current and planned investments, capital can be returned to shareholders without reducing our flexibility to pursue other development opportunities which may arise. We remain in a very strong financial position."

Rio Tinto chief executive Leigh Clifford said 2005 was an excellent year. "The mining industry is experiencing strong prices across most of our products.

"We were able to capitalise on the upswing with a strong operating performance that maximised production. There was a significant improvement in our safety record for the sixth year in a row.

"We approved major projects and concluded a number of well executed transactions. At the same time, we concentrated on operational and project delivery, and achieved record output in many areas.

"All product groups except Industrial Minerals, which is in a reorganisation and renewal phase, increased their underlying earnings."- Web Site

SINO GOLD

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

SINO GOLD

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

TECTONIC RESOURCES

Burnakura Gold Project - Project Update - Web Site

Wednesday, April 12 2006, 3:16 PM

ANGLOGOLD

Pricing of equity offering - Web Site

ANGLOGOLD

Results of Meeting - Web Site

AGL

ALN: Alinta Offer to Open - Web Site

BEACH PETROLEUM

Appendix 3B - Web Site

BOLNISI GOLD

GUADALUPE PROJECT YIELDS HIGH GOLD AND SILVER ASSAYS FROM DEEPER ELEVATION DRILLING

The Directors are pleased to announce a further result from the diamond drill program at the Guadalupe Project in the Temoris District, Chihuahua, Mexico.

The Guadalupe Project consists of a series of northeast dipping quartz veins that can be traced for 1,500 metres along strike with the northern portion of the structure known as Guadalupe and the southern portion known as Las Animas.

Assays were received for hole TGDH055D drilled to test the down-dip potential in the gold-rich part of the Guadalupe structure beneath an area of strong clay alteration at Guadalupe North.

Significant assay results (1.0 g/t AuEq lower cutoff) are as follows:

12.0 metres @ 19.3 g/t Au and 638 g/t Ag (29.1 g/t AuEq) (TGDH055D)
3.0 metres @ 1.0 g/t Au and 285 g/t Ag (5.4 g/t AuEq) (TGDH055D)..... - Web Site

CBH RESOURCES

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

CBH RESOURCES

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

CBH RESOURCES

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

CHESTER MINING

Change to Agricultural Property Investment Company

DOMINION MINING

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

EQUIGOLD

Appendix 3B - Web Site

ENTEK ENERGY

Ceasing to be a substantial holder for ITC - Web Site

ESSENTIAL PETROLEUM

Drilling Report No. 12 Pritchard-1 Well at 0600 hours PEP 151 Otway Basin Victoria

Essential Petroleum Resources Limited advises that at 0700 hours today the Pritchard-1 well had reached a depth of 2543m. Deepening the well further would require running casing and switching to a lighter weight drill string and bottom hole assembly. In order to make this decision the current operation is pulling out of the hole and preparing to run wireline logs over existing zones of interest in the open hole section of the well. The decision to deepen the well will be made after log evaluation.- Web Site

FALCON MINERALS

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

FLINDERS DIAMONDS

New Kimberlite Targets from Peterborough Helimag Survey - Web Site

GREAT AUSTRALIAN RESOURCES

Initial Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

GOLDSTREAM MINING

Cairn Hill Iron/Copper/Gold Deposit – Appointment of Scoping Study Coordinator

Goldstream is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Hunt to manage the scoping study on the Cairn Hill Iron/Copper/Gold deposit in South Australia.

Stephen has over 20 years experience in the minerals and metals industry including 15 years with BHP specialising in marketing steel, steel making raw materials and industrial minerals. His experience will be invaluable in the logistics and determining customer requirements. Stephen’s experience has also encompassed project development and feasibility studies. Stephen, who is Adelaide based, has been a director of Australian Zircon Limited since November 2002.

A scoping study at Cairn Hill has been initiated following highly encouraging preliminary metallurgical test results and internal resource estimates that support a conceptual start up operation in the order of 1 million tonnes of magnetite a year for a life of 10 years. It is estimated that the annual by-product from such an operation would be approximately 4,500t of copper and 5,500oz of gold.

The Company’s 100% owned Cairn Hill Project is located 50km south of the town of Coober Pedy in South Australia. The deposit occurs adjacent to the Stuart Highway and 40km east of the AustralAsia Railway which links the port facilities at Darwin and Adelaide (Figure 1)...... - Web Site

HARDMAN RESOURCES

New Board Appointments

Hardman Resources Limited (“Hardman”) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Non-Executive directors, Mr Peter Mansell and Mr John Conlin, to the Board of the Company.

Mr Conlin has had over 30 years experience in international oil operations mainly with the Shell Group, latterly in the The Hague. During his career he has been seconded to Exxon Mobil in Saudi Arabia and has had extensive international development and production experience in Australia, Brunei, North Sea, Venezuela, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Russia. Mr Conlin is based in the UK.

Mr Mansell was a corporate solicitor, with a resources law emphasis, in South Africa and Australia from 1971 until 2004, when he retired as a partner from Freehills, one of Australia’s larger law firms. While at Freehills, Mr Mansell was at various times, Managing Partner Perth, National Chief Operating Officer and National Chairman.- Web Site

HELIX RESOURCES

April Quarterly Report 2006

HIGHLIGHTS

Induced Polarisation Survey identifies new targets at Glenburgh Project
Gascoyne land holding increased to 2,500 km² • Uranium JV with Toro Energy Limited over Lake Everard Project
Platina Resources Ltd IPO Announced - Helix vending PGM assets into spin-off
JV Partner Minotaur commits to $3M diamond and RC drilling into Tunkillia Resource
Negotiations with interested parties underway for West Pilbara Diamond Project
Appointment of Riccardo Vittino to Chief Executive Officer of Helix - Web Site

HIGHLANDS PACIFIC

Suspension of Operations - Kainantu Gold Mine PNG - Web Site

HINDMARSH RESOURCES

Final Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

HINDMARSH RESOURCES

Final Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

HINDMARSH RESOURCES

Changes to the Board of Directors - Web Site

HORIZON OIL

HORIZON OIL (HZN) DRILLING UPDATE BAYOU CHOCTAW FIELD, USA

Horizon Oil advises that as of 12 April 2006, the Australian Mineral Interests No. 1 well had reached a depth of 8,630 feet in 6 inch hole. Since the last report a further hydrocarbon bearing zone has been penetrated, in addition to the 219 feet gross/74 feet net pay in three zones, reported last week.

A drilling break at 8,266 feet was followed by a large increase in gas, from 70 to a maximum of 910 units, with dull yellow fluorescence and slow streaming cut observed in the cuttings over the interval 8,266 to 8,360 feet. This zone appears to be at a significantly higher pressure than the overlying formations. This has required the mud weight to be increased to 14 pounds per gallon to control gas flowing into the well bore. While drilling at 8,630 feet the drill string became stuck and has subsequently been backed-off at 8,334 feet. At report time, the rig was cleaning out the open hole down to the top of the fish in preparation for electric logging across this latest hydrocarbon bearing interval.

The well is the first of a 3 well exploitation program targeting zones up-dip of existing production around the Bayou Choctaw salt dome. The well will be deviated so as to penetrate each objective zone in an optimal position, to a planned true vertical depth of 9,100 feet. Horizon Oil has a 14.0% interest in the Australian Mineral Interest No. 1 and will have a 19.8% interest in the following two wells. Its partners are CLK Energy, Inc. (operator) and a subsidiary of ASX-listed Icon Energy Limited.

The Company intends to issue drilling reports generally on a weekly basis throughout the 3 well program, as well as reports of significant events and/or results. - Web Site

IMPRESS VENTURES

VPE's ann:Drilling Report for Lightning-1, PEL 115 SA Cooper Basin
Summary:
Victoria Petroleum NL as Operator for the PEL 115 Joint Venture advises that at 0600 hours today the operation was drilling out of 9 5/8 inch casing at 641 metres to drill ahead. - Web Site

MAGELLAN PETROLEUM

Letter to Shareholders - Magellan Offer Unconditional - Web Site

MIRABELA NICKEL

Ceasing to be a substantial holder from MBL - Web Site

MIDAS RESOURCES

Company Request for Trading Halt - Web Site

MARENGO MINING

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

NAMAKWA DIAMOND

Placement Complete - Web Site

NUSTAR MINING

Appendix 3B: Cancellation and exercise of employee options - Web Site

PETSEC ENERGY

PETSEC ANNOUNCES OIL DISCOVERY OF 1 MILLION BARRELS AND PLANS NEW GULF OF MEXICO DEVELOPMENT

Petsec Energy Ltd (ASX: PSA, ADR’s: PSJEY.PK)

Petsec Energy today announced a new one million barrel oil discovery in the Gulf of Mexico, USA, adding to the Company’s recent four new commercial gas discoveries in the area.

The Australian company will now proceed with plans for a separate oil production and distribution facility on its highly successful Main Pass 18 lease block.

Today’s announcement follows results of Petsec Energy’s evaluation of the oil and gas discoveries made in the Company’s Main Pass 18 G-6 well, which was the last well in a successful four well programme drilled from the Company’s Main Pass 19 platform.

The G-6 well, drilled to a total depth of 13,018 feet (3,969 m), discovered a total of 7.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas net of royalties, to Petsec in three sands and 1.1 million barrels of oil net to Petsec in two sands..... - Web Site

RIO TINTO

Rio Tinto press release - Up to A$43 billion in iron ore revenues at risk

Australia could lose up to A$43 billion in export revenues and A$13 billion in capital investments over the next 20 years if third party access is imposed on mine to port rail infrastructure in the Western Australian iron ore industry, according to a report released today by management consultants Port Jackson Partners.

The report, commissioned by Rio Tinto Iron Ore, states that the capacity of Australian iron ore producers to expand operations to meet increasing global demand could be severely restricted if third parties are granted access to integrated single user rail infrastructure owned by the existing companies.

The decision, whether or not to impose access, is currently before the Australian Government and is expected to be announced by 22 May 2006.

The economic evaluation of the potential impact of the decision, analyses two scenarios. The first covers the consequences of a delayed expansion programme and the other a single abandoned expansion. The least negati
ve scenario, a single abandoned expansion in a conservative growth environment, would result in lost revenue of A$18 billion and forgone capital investment of more than A$2.5 billion over 20 years.

Rio Tinto Iron Ore Chief Executive, Sam Walsh, said, "The efficiency of mine to port logistics in the Pilbara iron ore industry is second to none. It is a significant contributing factor to Australia's position as the world's leading supplier of iron ore to the burgeoning Asian markets.

"To maintain that leading position, iron ore producers must be able to respond to market demands quickly and have a high degree of flexibility in planning, implementing and adapting their expansion plans and operating practices.

"If we are forced into drawn out negotiations with third parties to achieve what would otherwise be a prompt and planned response to market demand, Australia's economy will be the loser," Mr Walsh said.

The decision before the Federal Government strikes
at the heart of Australia's international competitiveness in the export of iron ore, with A$20 billion in capital investment required to achieve an additional 300 million tonnes of annual production capacity over the next 20 years if the industry is to retain its current market share of 37 per cent.

Mr Walsh said, "It is imperative that the decision makers fully appreciate the very large negative impact of a multi-user rail access recommendation by the National Competition Council."
- Web Site

RUSINA MINING

RUSINA EXPLORATION UPDATE

HIGHLIGHTS

IP Survey Returns Significant New PGM Anomaly Identified at Acoje
Chromite Scoping Study

Rusina Mining NL is pleased to announce that a significant new Platinum Group Metals (PGM) anomaly has been identified north-east of previously drilled mineralisation on the Acoje Nickel Sulphide Platinum Project in the Philippines. This follows stage 1 of the Induced Potential (IP) Survey recently completed on the Central and Northern mineralised blocks.- Web Site

RUSINA MINING

Media Release: Higher Value Platinum Discovery - Web Site

RESOURCE PACIFIC

Ceasing to be a substantial holder - Web Site

SINO GOLD

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

STUART PETROLEUM

DRILLING REPORT: HARPOONO #3 PEL 113, COOPER / EROMANGA BASIN, SA

Stuart Petroleum Limited advises that the Harpoono #3 Murta oil development well spudded at 20:30hrs on the 11 April 2006, and is currently drilling 12 1/4" surface hole. The Murta Formation and the McKinlay Member are the primary oil objective with the McKinlay, Birkhead and Hutton Formations being considered secondary oil targets.

The status of Harpoono #3 at 06:00 hrs (CST) on 12 April 2006 was:

Location: PEL 113
Planned Total Depth: 1480 metres (TVD)
Current depth: 81 metres
Operation: Drilling 12 1/4" surface hole.- Web Site

SYDNEY GAS

SYDNEY GAS ACHIEVES RECORD MONTHLY PRODUCTION AND SALES

The Sydney Gas Ltd (ASX: SGL) Joint Venture with The Australian Gas Light Company Limited achieved record monthly gas sales revenue from its Camden Gas Project of almost A$1.2 million in March (with Sydney Gas’ share being almost $600,000).

The March 2006 sales result was approximately 5.5% higher than the previous record month of December 2005. Under the 50/50 Joint Venture with AGL, Sydney Gas’ share of revenue for March was A$594,500.

Gas production from the Camden Gas Project has been steadily increasing over the last 15 months and as at March the monthly production rate on an annualised basis was 4.4 Petajoules (PJ) with SGL’s share being 2.2PJ...... - Web Site

TANTALUM AUSTRALIA

Notice under section 708A

TAP OIL

JACALA-1 EXPLORATION WELL UPDATE

Tap Oil Limited provides the following update on the Jacala-1 well operations.

Location
The Jacala-1 well is located in the centre of permit WA-351-P, at a surface location of latitude 20° 45' 31.25"S and longitude 113° 25' 10.73"E in the deep water Carnarvon Basin.

Progress
Jacala-1A well re-commenced drilling operations on 10th April 2006 following the re-manning of the rig from Cyclone Hubert. At present the well has been drilled to a depth of 1670m in a water depth of 1062 m.

Tap Comment
The Jacala-1 well is located on the Exmouth Sub-basin approximately 200 km west of Barrow Island and 100km NW of the Laverda, Vincent and Enfield field complex, the location of the well and the Jacala prospect are shown in the attached map. Jacala-1 is located in approximately 1060 metres of water and is targeting a large 4-way dip structure and is expected to take another 8 days to drill to total depth and log. The reservoir is interpreted to be in Barrow Sandstones at a depth of 2,106 metres. - Web Site

TENNANT CREEK GOLD

Option Issue Close - Web Site

URANIUM EXPLORATION

Diamond Drilling Set To Commence in Sloanes HIll Prospect - Web Site

VICTORIA PETROLEUM

Drilling Report for Lightning-1, PEL 115 SA Cooper Basin
Summary:
Victoria Petroleum NL as Operator for the PEL 115 Joint Venture advises that at 0600 hours today the operation was drilling out of 9 5/8 inch casing at 641 metres to drill ahead. - Web Site

WESFARMERS

Queensland Ammonium Nitrate Feasibility Study - Web Site

WOODSIDE

Final Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

Wednesday, April 12 2006, 11:15 AM

STELLAR RESOURCES

Trading Halt - Web Site

A1 MINERALS

Silver Credits at BrightStar - Web Site

ADAMUS RESOURCES

$13m private placement to fund feasibility & exploration

Adamus Resources Limited has resolved to raise approximately $13 million to fund the Company’s current Feasibility Study and to accelerate exploration drilling at its Southern Ashanti Gold Project.

The funds will be raised through the issue of up to 20 million ordinary shares at a price of $0.65 per share (the "Offering") to institutional and sophisticated clients of Euroz Securities Limited (the "Brokered Offering") and selected other institutional investors.

The decision to raise further funding and commence the Feasibility Study follows very positive results from the Scoping Study into the economics of developing the project, announced in February 2006. In addition to the Feasibility Study, the Company has committed a further 25,000 metres of exploration drilling, aimed at adding additional ounces to the already significant gold resource base of 22Mt @ 2.1g/t for 1,500,000 ounces. - Web Site

ANGLOGOLD

Pricing of equity offering amendment - Web Site

AMADEUS ENERGY

Lavaca County Drilling Update

The Directors of Amadeus Energy Limited wish to announce that the 18-well back-to-back drilling program is about to commence in Lavaca County, Texas.

Anderson #1

Type: Gas development
Location: Halletsville South, Lavaca County, Texas
Status: The well is expected to be spudded on 12 April 2006 (Texas time).
Target Depth: Test of the Wilcox sands at 9,200 feet
Working Interest: 25%
Operator: Trio Consulting & Management LLC – Wichita Falls, Texas. - Web Site

AMADEUS ENERGY

WEEKLY DRILLING REPORT

The Directors of Amadeus Energy Limited wish to announce the drilling update report as follows:

Exploration wells:

Pennington #2
Type: Oil exploitation
Location: Grapeland Project, Houston County, Texas
Status: The well was spudded on 11 April 2006 (Texas time) and has progressed to a depth of 780 feet.
Target Depth: Test of the Sub-Clarksville at 6,000 feet Working Interest: 53.5%
Operator: Trio Consulting & Management LLC – Wichita Falls, Texas. - Web Site

ARAFURA RESOURCES

Raises $5.58m in Share Purchase Plan - Web Site

AUSTRALIAN WORLDWIDE

Appendix 3B - Web Site

ANTARES ENERGY

Exploration Update

KMF 228-1 Kenedy County, Texas - operated by Santos USA, Antares Energy 5%

The KMF 228-1 well spudded on 4 April 2006 and is currently drilling ahead at a depth of 4,042 feet after setting surface casing to a depth of 2,458 feet. The well is targeted to reach a depth of 18,200 feet.

Shaeffer Ranch 3D Survey, Texas - operated by SIDC, Antares Energy 50%

The acquisition of the 85 square mile (54,400 acre) 3D seismic survey is approximately 20% complete (9,800 miles shot) with 9% being acquired during the past week. The first 10% of the data is now being processed. - Web Site

BASS STRAIT OIL

EPR: PEP 151 Pritchard - 1 Drilling Report No. 11 - Web Site

BUKA MINERALS

Notice of Status of Defeating Conditions - Web Site

BULLION MINERALS

Frankfurt Stock Exchange - Web Site

BEACH PETROLEUM

COE: Drilling Report - Christies-5 - Web Site

BATAVIA MINING

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

COMPASS RESOURCES

Notice of Meeting Chairman's Letter - Web Site

CONSOLIDATED MINERAL

Record Date for TIR Bid from CSM - Web Site

CSR

Partial settlement of longstanding insurance litigation - Web Site

DISCOVERY NICKEL

Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report

Highlights

Botswana Projects

NE Botswana Nickel Project

Drilling in to the Hinge Zone of the Dikoloti Nickel Resource has shown the potential exists to increase the deposits’ average nickel, copper and PGE grades at shallow depth.
Metallurgical test work on the Dikoloti nickel mineralisation produced nickel recoveries up to 92%.
Discussions initiated regarding terms for toll treatment of Dikoloti nickel ore.
Three high priority EM targets have been identified at Dikoloti North.
Trenching of a 900m long nickel-copper-PGE soil geochemical anomaly at Letlhakane will be completed in April.
DK14-05 intersected 8.77m @ 0.89% Ni, 0.33% Cu and 1.03 g/t PGE’s from 27m including 3m @ 1.4% Ni, 0.27% Cu and 1.47 g/t PGE from 27m
DK10-05 intersected 6.13m @ 0.88% Ni, 0.75% Cu and 1.21 g/t PGE’s from 67.58m

Maun Copper Project

Compilation of existing data confirmed that copper-silver mineralisation occurs over strike distances of 25km and 35km at the P and G grids respectively with the grade of the copper mineralisation varying from 0.5% to a local high of 9.2% and mineralisation widths generally ranging from 5-15m.
Drill intercepts from G and P grids include of 15m @ 2.2%Cu, 9m @ 2.06% Cu and 36.07 g/t Ag, 9m @ 2.05% Cu and 21.15 g/t Ag, 4m @ 3.2% Cu and 2.02m @ 9.16% Cu
DNL has obtained a detailed Scoping Study of the Maun Project completed by Delta Gold in 1999-2000 which included 6600m of verification drilling.
Verification sampling of historical drill holes has been completed.

Australian Projects

Musgrave (WA)

Planning has commenced for the winter field season to investigate targets selcted from airborne EM surveys flown by Falconbridge and DNL.

Cat Camp (WA)

EM and magnetic targets have been selected for investigation and possible drilling.

Corporate Activities

Proto-Resources and Investments have exercised their option to purchase DNL’s 100% interest in the Arunta Project and 75% interest in the Mt Vetters Project. - Web Site

DANAE RESOURCES

T/O Bid Greenwich Res: Notice of status defeating conditions - Web Site

ELKEDRA DIAMONDS

Cancellation of Warrants & Issue of Shares Raises A$3.4M - Web Site

ENERGY WORLD CORPORATION

Working Capital Position for month ending 31 March 2006 - Web Site

EXCO RESOURCES

Capital Raising Completed & Appendix 3B - Web Site

FOX RESOURCES

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

GOLD AURA

Rights Issue - Letter to Share & Option Holders - Web Site

GRYPHON MINERALS

RC & Diamond Drill Programme - Banfora Gold Project - Web Site

HILLGROVE RESOURCES

Second CSG Well Drilled - Web Site

HAMPTON HILL MINING

Section 708A Notice - Web Site

HANNANS REWARDS

Third Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site

HENRY WALKER ELTIN

Media Release - Web Site

ILUKA RESOURCES

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

INCREMENTAL PETROLEUM

Investor Presentation - Web Site

KALGOORLIE-BOULDER

Appendix 3B - Web Site

LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS

Share Placement - Web Site

MOLY MINES

Moly to divest gold assets - Web Site

NEWMONT

Newmont Announces First Quarter Earnings Call - Web Site

OILEX

OILEX CONSORTIUM AWARDED BLOCK 56 IN OMAN

As advised in our release of 31 March 2006, the Government of the Sultanate of Oman has awarded Block 56 to a consortium led by Oilex (as operator), subject to signing an Exploration & Production Sharing Agreement. Block 56 was Oilex’s first choice block and the highest rated of the blocks on offer in the bid round that closed on 1 January 2006. The block is located onshore, adjacent to producing fields operated by PDO, the Oman national oil company, in the South Oman Salt Basin, which is one of the main producing basins in Oman.

The acreage on offer in the recent bid round comprised three blocks on the eastern side and 2 blocks on the western side of the South Oman Salt Basin (see map). The recognition of 20 structural leads and the possibility of an extension of the proven Ara salt play across Block 56 justified a comprehensive work program set out in the Consortium’s bid application. Potential has been recognized for targets ranging from the Cambrian Buah formation to the Cretaceous Wasia group in areas where depth of burial is sufficient to mitigate the biodegradation of oil at the shallower levels...... - Web Site

OILEX

ACQUISITION OF INTEREST - CAMBAY FIELD, GUJARAT, INDIA

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

Tuesday 11 April 2006 (Close of Business - New York)
All Ords	5186.8	+39.9	Dow Jones	11,089.63	-51.70
ASX100	4252.5	+35.7	S&P 500	1286.56	-10.04
ASX200	5233.5	+41.2	Nasdaq	2310.35	-22.92
ASX300	5231.8	+41.2	Gold - spot/oz	US$594.80	-2.60
Materials (GIC)	11,379.8	+209.0	Silver - spot/oz	US$12.61	+0.17
Energy (GIC)	12,715.2	+313.7	Platinum - spot	US$1075.00	-11.00
AGC Macquarie Au	5070	+41.7	Palladium - spot	US$340.00	-13.00
Hartleys Explorers Index	10,297	+67.8	Bridge CRB Futures Index	365.58	-0.3
Shanghai Composite	1362.2	+3.1	Light Crude (NYM - $US per bbl.)	US$68.98	+0.24
FTSE 100	6016.5	-50.5	Natural Gas (NYM - $US per mmbtu.)	US$6.91	+0.03
Nikkei	17,418.1	-38.5	Copper (LME - spot $US/tonne)	5970	+60
Hang Seng	16,475.8	-45.8	Lead (LME - spot $US/tonne)	1163	-19
A$ = US73.36		+0.39	Zinc (LME - spot $US/tonne)	2942	+31
A$ = 86.77yen		+0.40	Nickel (LME - spot $US/tonne)	17,700	+275
A$ = 0.604euro		+0.001	Aluminium (LME - spot $US/tonne)	2566	-8
US 10-Year Bond	4.932%	-0.031	Tin (LME - spot $US/tonne)	8755	+155
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WALL STREET

Stocks tumbled Tuesday as strength in the commodities market fed inflation fears and stifled investors' enthusiasm over upbeat first-quarter earnings from Dow Jones industrial Alcoa Inc.

Oil prices briefly surpassed $69 a barrel Tuesday, gaining strength from a rally in gasoline futures and declarations from Iran's president that the country had successfully enriched uranium for the first time.

Gold futures closed below $600 an ounce Tuesday, reflecting traders' wariness about the metal's lofty level, but silver inched higher and copper prices remained at a record with concerns about Iran's nuclear activities helping to fuel buying.

AUDAX RESOURCES

Agreement with Falcon Minerals Ltd - Web Site

ARROW ENERGY

BPT: Weekly Drilling Report - Web Site

ARC ENERGY

Change of Director's Interest Notice x3 - Web Site

BENDIGO MINING

Media Release: Quarterly Report - Web Site

BHP BILLITON

TYC: Reko Diq Licences Transferred - Web Site

BULLION MINERALS

Three Uranium Professionals Appointed - Web Site

BOW ENERGY

Awarded 100% of Eromanga Basin Permit - Web Site

BEACH PETROLEUM

AZA: Basker-Manta Project Update - Web Site

BOLNISI GOLD

IMPORTANT DEEP INTERSECTION IN ROSARIO CLAVO PALMAREJO/TROGAN MEXICO

Hole PMDH522D, being one of the diamond holes designed to test the deep plunge extension of the Rosario clavo in the Palmarejo deposit, has intercepted significant mineralisation as follows:

24.4 metres @ 2.3 g/t Au and 196 g/t Ag (5.3 g/t AuEq at gold to silver price ratio of 65:1)
including 6.0 metres @ 3.8 g/t Au and 297 g/t Ag (8.4 g/t AuEq)
and 3.0 metres @ 8.0 g/t Au and 699 g/t Ag (18.8 g/t AuEq)

Hole PMDH522D is located 230 metres down plunge and northwest of the deepest holes on the Rosario clavo. The hole pierces the La Blanca structure a considerable distance northwest of the deepest holes on the Rosario clavo and extends the precious metal window down to RL 850 metres, well below the historically accepted base.

The intercept significantly extends the zone of deep mineralisation at Rosario and, after further infill drilling, should have considerable positive impact on future resource estimation in this area.

The clavo is still open down plunge and along strike.

The deep drilling program was initiated in January to test the concept that the Rosario structural intersection is the main feeder structure at Palmarejo. The wide mineralised interval in PMDH522D, localised in a stockwork zone above the main La Blanca fault, is consistent with the mineralisation style in drill holes located up-plunge.

The results of PMDH522D confirm the model of drilling deep feeder structures beneath the main clavos. Moreover, deep drilling will also test areas within the precious metals window for new, blind clavos (e.g., the Tucson and 108 clavos). Silver to gold ratios, which show pronounced reverse zonation (i.e., silver-rich at the top, gold-rich at the bottom) continue to be used to guide exploration on the La Blanca and La Prieta structures..... - Web Site

CENTENNIAL COAL

Dividend Reinvestment Plan Price - Web Site

CLIMAX MINING

Chairman's Address General Meeting - Web Site

CARNEGIE CORPORATION

Offtake Agreement Signed for Gambian Mineral Sands - Web Site

COOPER ENERGY

Fairbridge-1 (PEL100) - Cased-Hole Production Tests Update - Web Site

CITYVIEW

South Sembakung-2 Simenggaris PSC - Web Site

DE GREY MINING

Initial Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

EAGLE BAY RESOURCES

Appendix 3B - Web Site

ESSENTIAL PETROLEUM

PEP 151 Pritchard-1 Drilling Report No. 11

Essential Petroleum Resources Limited advises that at 0600 hours today the Pritchard-1 well had reached a depth of 2440m. The current operation is drilling ahead in inter-bedded mudstone, siltstone and sandstones within the Sherbrook Group. EPR expects the mudstones to increase in thickness, providing adequate seal for anticipated reservoir quality sands. Background gas readings persist as high as 500 ppm and the overall trend indicates an increase in gas readings with depth. The deeper targets within the Sherbrook Group have the potential to host in excess of 10 million barrels of oil.

EPR is deepening the well as a sole risk operation. The non-participating joint-venture parties can elect to participate in the deepened Pritchard-1 well by paying their share of costs plus a premium as set out in the farm-in agreements.......- Web Site

FIRST AUSTRALIAN

Wins New Offshore Gulf Coast Lease - Web Site

GOLDEN GATE PETROLEUM

Investor Presentation - Web Site

GRD

Change in substantial holding from CBA - Web Site

IMPRESS VENTURES

VPE's ann: Start of Drilling at Lightning-1, PEL 115 SA Cooper Basin
Summary:
Victoria Petroleum NL as Operator for the PEL 115 Joint Venture advises that at 0600 hours today the operation was cementing 9 5/8 inch casing at 641 metres. - Web Site

KIMBERLEY DIAMOND

Presentation - Web Site

MINCOR RESOURCES

MINCOR SECURES LAKE COWAN GOLD PROSPECT
First Step in Growth and Diversification Strategy in Gold and Base Metals

Nickel producer Mincor Resources NL (ASX: MCR) today announced the first step in its new growth and diversification strategy after completing preparations for the start of exploration on its 100%-owned Lake Cowan Gold Project, located between the world-class St Ives and Norseman gold mining centres in Western Australia.

The strategic addition to Mincor’s exploration portfolio represents the first in a series of new project acquisitions designed to broaden its asset base into other commodities, leveraging off the strong cash flows from its core nickel operations.

OROYA PEGS URANIUM TARGET

Oroya Mining Limited (Oroya) has applied for four contiguous Exploration Licences, collectively described as the Salt Dam Uranium Project, located north of the gold mining town of Menzies in the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia.

The tenement applications cover about 720 square kilometres of predominantly saline lake sediments and evaporites.

Oroya considers the area prospective for Uranium mineralisation due to elevated levels of Uranium in regional surface geochemical sampling undertaken by the Geological Survey of Western Australia.

Oroya’s Salt Dam project includes a number of Uranium anomalies up to 18 parts per million (ppm) U which are related to lake sediments and associated evaporites. Oroya considers that the Uranium anomalism is most likely sourced from adjacent granitoid areas and deposited in saline lake sediments, kopai lake margins and feeder drainages.

Similar targets exist in the Western Australian Goldfields at Lake Way, Lake Mason, Lake Raeside, and Lake Austin, all of which are also under tenure for Uranium exploration. Resources have been defined by other explorers at Lake Austin and Lake Way. - Web Site

PARAMOUNT MINING

Hard Rock Diamond Breakthrough for Paramount - Web Site

PERSEUS MINING

LARGE INCREASE IN TENEMENT HOLDING (Tolubay Region - Kyrgyz Republic - Perseus 100%)

Perseus has increased its exploration acreage along strike from the Obdilla gold discovery to 4,846 sq km after an additional three licences covering 2,572 sq km were granted to JSC Landmark, one of its Kyrgyz subsidiaries.

The Perseus Group has acquired a dominant tenement position along an under-explored, highly prospective 300km section of the Southern Tien Shan thrust belt (see figure). The newly acquired licences are prospective for Carlin style gold mineralisation similar to the Company’s Obdilla discovery made in mid 2005. Since Carlin style gold occurrences are often found in clusters, the Obdilla discovery highlighted the potential of the surrounding areas. Historical Soviet exploration on several of the licences had identified stream sediment anomalies of gold and indicator elements. These represent prime targets, particularly in areas with similar geological settings to Obdilla.

Drilling is continuing at Obdilla and a regional exploration program focused on Carlin style mineralisation has commenced on the newly acquired licences.....- Web Site

REED RESOURCES

MOUNT FINNERTY IRON ORE DRILLING COMMENCES

Reed Resources Ltd advises that joint venture Portman Mining Ltd has commenced drilling today at the Mount Finnerty project, 65 km east of Portman’s Koolyanobbing Iron Ore Mine. Portman have the right to earn 80% of the iron rights in the project.

The first phase of the percussion drilling program will involve, in most cases, a central hole on 21 drill traverses at 9 target areas (FIN1-9), testing strike length’s totalling 6.5 km. Drill traverses will be spaced at 200 metre intervals along strike with, at most, three holes per traverse. Subsequent drilling up-dip and down-dip will depend on the results of the initial hole on each traverse.

The field component of the program will last until the end of the month after which laboratory analyses are expected for release in May 2006. - Web Site

RESOURCE MINING CORP

Results of General Meeting

ROC OIL

Exploration Drilling Update

1. Jacala-1, WA-351-P, Carnarvon Basin, Offshore Western Australia (ROC: 20%)

ROC advises that the BHP Billiton-operated Jacala-1 wildcat exploration well in WA-351-P re-commenced drilling operations on 10 April 2006, following the second evacuation of personnel from the Atwood Eagle rig due to further cyclone activity.

As at 0600 hrs Western Standard Time on 11 April 2006, the well had been drilled a further 530 metres to a depth of 1,670 metres below rotary table, in a water depth of 1,062 metres and the current operation is pulling out of hole at approximately 550 metres below rotary table in preparation for running 13 3/8 inch casing. The well is now expected to take about seven days to reach a total depth of 2,322 metres.

Jacala-1 is located approximately 200 km west of Barrow Island and 100 km northwest of the Enfield Oil and Gas Field.

2. Willows-1, PEDL030, Onshore UK (ROC: 100% & Operator)

ROC advises that further to its release on 28 March 2006, and after the setting of the surface conductor was completed at 127 metres below rotary table, the ROC Explorer rig has commenced drilling activity on a 24 hour basis at the Willows-1 exploration well location on 9 April 2006. The current operation at 2130 hrs UK Time on 10 April was drilling ahead in 14¾ inch hole at a depth of 170 metres below rotary table. The well is expected to take about 30 days to reach a total depth of 2,550 metres.

Willows-1 is located 55 km east of York and approximately 15 km south of Scarborough. - Web Site

ROMA PETROLEUM

VPE: Drilling Report for Lightning-1 PEL 115 SA Cooper Basin

SUB-SAHARA RESOURCES

DRA ann: Further Zara Results - Web Site

SUB-SAHARA RESOURCES

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

SUB-SAHARA RESOURCES

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

SYDNEY GAS

SYDNEY GAS CLARIFIES QGC’S STATEMENT DATED 7 APRIL 2006

The announcement to the ASX on Friday 7 April by Queensland Gas Company Limited regarding Sydney Gas Ltd's proposed recapitalisation plan contained inaccuracies and incorrect assertions that SGL believes require correction.

Claims in QGC's statement by Managing Director Richard Cottee that SGL’s proposed $50 million refinancing was "a package to facilitate change of control without a control premium being paid to investors" are incorrect. A further assertion that SGL is "facing a funding crisis" is a perplexing and confused response to an announcement of a proposal intended to provide funding..... - Web Site

TETHYAN COPPER

REKO DIQ LICENCES TRANSFERRED

Tethyan Copper Company Limited (ASX: TYC) is pleased to announce that the transfer of BHP Billiton’s interest in Exploration License No’s 5, 6 and 8, situated in the Chagai Hills Region of the Pakistan Province of Balochistan, have been approved by the Director General of Mines and Minerals, Government of Balochistan.

The area of land covered by the licenses includes the Western Porphyries copper-gold project and other mineralised porphyry systems located within the Reko Diq Geological Complex. The license transfer formalises Tethyan’s ownership of the licenses, the right, title and interest to which Tethyan announced it had earned from BHP Billiton in July 2005. The licenses remain subject to BHP Billiton’s Clawback Rights. - Web Site

VICTORIA PETROLEUM

Start of Drilling at Lightning-1, PEL 115 SA Cooper Basin
Summary:
Victoria Petroleum NL as Operator for the PEL 115 Joint Venture advises that at 0600 hours today the operation was cementing 9 5/8 inch casing at 641 metres. - Web Site

WOODSIDE

AGM 2005 Chairman and MD-CEO Addresses - Web Site

Tuesday, April 11 2006, 11:15 AM

AUSTINDO RESOURCES

Trading Halt - Web Site

CITIGOLD

Response to ASX Query - Web Site

TORO ENERGY

Strarts Drilling Program - Web Site

ALLIED GOLD

Becoming a substantial holder - Web Site

ALLIED GOLD

Becoming a substantial holder - Web Site

ALKANE EXPLORATION

$3.29 Million AusIndustry Grant for Dubbo Zirconia Project - Web Site

AQUILA RESOURCES

Significant Iron Ore Exploration Results

Aquila Resources Limited is pleased to advise that a follow up mapping and sampling programme at the Hardey Project in the Hamersley Basin, has confirmed the presence of high-grade bedded iron mineralisation.

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

IMAGE RESOURCES

Appendix 3B - exercise of options - Web Site

KAGARA ZINC

Balcooma Copper Reserve

Kagara is pleased to announce updated reserves and resources for the Balcooma copper deposit which is located 160 kilometres south of Mt Garnet in far North Queensland. Total reserves now stand at 2.35 million tonnes at 3.4% copper, 15 grams per tonne silver and 0.37 grams per tonne gold. This reserve is contained within a designed pit extending to a depth of 180 metres and replaces the previously announced reserve of 301,000 grading 4.8% copper within the Balcooma North supergene copper deposit and the 2.32 million tonnes of indicated Balcooma Primary resource grading 3.3% copper.

A residual indicated resource of 176,000 tonnes at 3.0% copper and an inferred resource of 124,000 at 6.2% copper remains outside of the designed pit and it is planned to access these resources via a decline from the open pit. Recent drilling, for which assays have not yet been received, has visually confirmed extensions to the primary copper ore shoot down plunge to the south. The deposit remains open to the south and it is likely that a substantial underground copper ore body will ultimately be defined in this area. The copper ore to be mined from the Balcooma open pit will be treated through both the Mt Garnet copper circuit and the recently acquired Thalanga plant producing a combined 30,000 tonnes annually of copper contained in concentrates....... - Web Site

LEYSHON RESOURCES

Initial Director's Interest Notice x3 - Web Site

MIRABELA NICKEL

Appendix 3B - Web Site

OROYO MINING

Pegs Uranium Target - Web Site

PORTMAN

RDR's ann: Mount Finnerty Iron Ore Drilling Commences - Web Site

QUEENSLAND GAS

SGL's ann: Clarifies QGC's Statement - Web Site

SOUTHERN GOLD

Response to ASX Price Fluctuation Query - Web Site

SUB-SAHARA RESOURCES

Zara Prospect Eritrea Diamond Drill Holes 4/5/6/7 - Web Site

SUNSHINE GAS

Trading Halt - Web Site

SALLY MALAY

Appendix 3B - Web Site

TETHYAN COPPER

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

TETHYAN COPPER

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

VULCAN RESOURCES

More Significant Extensions to Kylylahti Copper Deposit

Vulcan Resources Limited (ASX: VCN) today announced that further excellent drill intercepts have been received from the Kylylahti copper project near Outokumpu in Finland. The drilling will have a positive impact on the Resource, mine scheduling and project financials.

Two diamond drillholes returned six separate intersections from both the Wallaby (upper) and the Wombat (lower) zones. The gap that existed between these two zones at the time of acquisition by Vulcan continues to diminish.

Intersections in OKU923 indicate a major extension of the Wombat zone some 150-200 metres to the north and up dip beyond the previous limits to the Resource and a down dip extension of the lower part of the Wallaby zone. Both zones are still open. - Web Site

WOODSIDE

Health Safety Environment and Community Report - Web Site

Monday 10 April 2006 (Close of Business - New York)
All Ords	5146.9	-39.7	Dow Jones	11,141.33	+21.29
ASX100	4216.8	-32.1	S&P 500	1296.60	+1.10
ASX200	5192.3	-40.6	Nasdaq	2333.27	-5.75
ASX300	5190.6	-39.9	Gold - spot/oz	US$597.40	+9.60
Materials (GIC)	11,170.8	-98.5	Silver - spot/oz	US$12.44	+0.39
Energy (GIC)	12,401.5	-166.0	Platinum - spot	US$1086.00	+27.00
AGC Macquarie Au	5028	-28.6	Palladium - spot	US$353.00	+6.00
Hartleys Explorers Index	10,230	+200.6	Bridge CRB Futures Index	365.88	+1.44
Shanghai Composite	1359.1	+16.1	Light Crude (NYM - $US per bbl.)	US$68.74	+1.35
FTSE 100	6067.0	+40.9	Natural Gas (NYM - $US per mmbtu.)	US$6.88	+0.14
Nikkei	17,456.6	-106.8	Copper (LME - spot $US/tonne)	5910	+154
Hang Seng	16,521.6	+49.8	Lead (LME - spot $US/tonne)	1182	+36
A$ = US72.97		+0.37	Zinc (LME - spot $US/tonne)	2911	+54
A$ = 86.37yen		+0.48	Nickel (LME - spot $US/tonne)	17,425	+675
A$ = 0.603euro		+0.002	Aluminium (LME - spot $US/tonne)	2574	+51
US 10-Year Bond	4.963%	unch	Tin (LME - spot $US/tonne)	8600	+200
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WALL STREET

Stocks closed narrowly mixed Monday as investors looked past rising oil prices and awaited a sample of first-quarter earnings from Alcoa Inc. after the closing bell.
Alcoa Inc., the world's biggest aluminum producer, on Monday reported first-quarter net income that blew past Wall Street expectations on high metal prices and strong demand for products such as auto and aerospace components. Shares of Alcoa, which is benefiting from a 17-year high in aluminum prices after a year of disappointing results, rose 6 percent in after-hours trading to $34.81 on the Inet electronic network.

A rise in crude oil pushed futures above $68 a barrel, as the market grew nervous about mounting political tension over Iran's nuclear arms program.

U.S. benchmark silver futures shot up 4 percent to settle at a 23-year high on Monday, powered by robust investor buying analysts said. Market players have been busily scooping up silver on expectations that the first silver exchange-traded fund will be launched soon, with the potential to boost metal demand sharply.

In other precious metals, COMEX gold rose 1.5 percent to within reach of Friday's 25-year peak, fueled by a burst of safe-haven and currency-based buying, and platinum touched a new all-time high.

ARAFURA RESOURCES

Appendix 3B - Web Site

BOULDER STEEL

Notice of General Meeting - Web Site

COMPASS RESOURCES

Becoming a substantial holder - Web Site

DRAGON MINING

FURTHER EXPLORATION RESULTS AT ZARA PROSPECT, ERITREA

Eritrea Zara Project (Dragon diluting to 20% interest)

Sub-Sahara Resources NL make the following announcement in relation to the Zara Project in Eritrea.

"Diamond drill hole ZARD004, situated 150m south of previously announced ZARD003 at the Koka prospect, returned a best result of 1m@18.56g/t gold confirming gold mineralisation over 500metres (Table 1). Whilst this hole did not repeat the outstanding results from ZARD001, 002 and 003 it has provided important information for the planned major drilling programme scheduled to commence later in the quarter.

Holes ZARD005, 006 and 007 were drilled at the Konate prospect situated approximately 4km south of the Koka discovery. These diamond drill holes covered 300metres of artisanal workings (150 metres apart) and returned a best result of 10m@0.63g/t gold (Table 1)......." - Web Site

ENERGY METALS

Appendix 3B - Conversion of listed options - Web Site

EXCO RESOURCES

Response to ASX Query re: Share Price - Web Site

GOLD AURA

Appendix 3B - Web Site

GRYPHON MINERALS

Ceasing to be a substantial holder - Web Site

GRYPHON MINERALS

Notice of General Meeting - Web Site

HELIX RESOURCES

Disclosure Document - Platina Resources Ltd - Web Site

INCREMENTAL PETROLEUM

Change in substantial holding from CBA - Web Site

KALGOORLIE-BOULDER

Jackpot NOI Approved - Web Site

KINGSGATE CONSOLIDATED

AND Supplementary Target's Statement - Web Site

NORTON GOLD FIELDS

Appendix 3B - Shares Released from Escrow - Web Site

NORTHERN STAR RESOURCES

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

PERSEUS MINING

Disclosure Document - Web Site

REDPORT

Section 708 Notice & Appendix 3B - Web Site

SYDNEY GAS

Sydney Gas to raise up to $50 Million - Web Site

SELWYN MINES

Company Update - quarter ended 31 March 2006 - Web Site

TETHYAN COPPER

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

VICTORIA PETROLEUM

Lightning-1 Update, PEL 115 SA Cooper Basin
Summary:
Victoria Petroleum NL as Operator for the PEL 115 Joint Venture advises that Lightning-1 commenced drilling at 2200 hours Central Standard Time (CST) on 7 April 2006. At 0600 hours today the operation was preparing to run 9 5/8 inch casing at 645 metres. - Web Site

Monday, April 10 2006, 3:15 PM

BEACONSFIELD GOLD

BEACONSFIELD MINE - F21 ZONE RESERVE UPDATE

Attached is a copy of an announcement made to the Australian Stock Exchange today by Allstate Explorations NL (Subject to Deed of Company Arrangement) ("Allstate"), Manager of the Beaconsfield Mine Joint Venture, in regard to the conversion of the Indicated Resource in the F21 Zone to a Probable Reserve.

Following a detailed review of the resources at depth, the Ore Reserve for the F21 Zone of the Tasmania Reef at Beaconsfield, Tasmania as at 7th April 2006 has been estimated as:

F21 Probable Reserve 252,000 tonnes @ 11.3g/t Au (92,000 ounces contained gold)

Allstate has advised that a full Resource/Reserve Statement for the Tasmania Reef at Beaconsfield, including previously reported reserves and the additional F21 Zone reserves noted above, will be released by the end of April 2006.

It is expected that a proportion of the 840E Zone resource will also convert to reserve when the current resource optimisation work is completed. The Indicated Resource for the 840E Zone at 31st December 2005 was estimated at 305,000 tonnes at 9.8 g/t gold (96,000 ounces contained gold).

Allstate announced that it "anticipates that the BMJV will now move to develop the F21 Zone, with confirmation expected to be announced by the end of April 2006."

Beaconsfield Gold fully supports the deeper development of the mine and the consequent opportunity to further explore the Tasmania Reef below current reserves where it remains open at depth.

- Web Site

GRAVITY DIAMONDS

Gravity to Start Extensive 2006 Aeromagnetic Survey Over Further Blocks of Kasai Craton in DRC

Target areas highlighted by indicator anomalies and artisanal diamond mining
Approximately 60,000 line kilometres to be flown over seven blocks of ground
Early start to program will allow follow-up later this field season

Gravity Diamonds Limited is pleased to announce that it has selected UTS Geophysics to carry out the company's 2006 aeromagnetic data acquisition program in the Kasai Craton of Democratic Republic of Congo ("DRC"). UTS, based in Perth, Western Australia, is a leader in ultra-high resolution airborne geophysical surveys.

The surveys will be flown over seven blocks of ground (see Attachment 1) - five new ones (A, B, C, E and G) and two previously flown blocks (R and S) over which infill coverage will now be undertaken. Approximately 60,000 line kilometres of data will be collected at line spacings of 100 metres (Blocks A, B and C), 150 metres (Blocks E and G) and 75 metres (Blocks R and S).......

- Web Site

ATLAS GOLD

Appendix 3B - Web Site

ALLIED GOLD

Approval of Project Finance Facility for Simberi Oxide Project

Allied Gold has today agreed and accepted the terms of a Credit Approved Project Finance Facility for the Simberi Oxide Gold Project, arranged by RMB Resources Limited.

Establishment of this Facility is another significant milestone in the development of the Simberi Oxide Gold Project, and in conjunction with equity funds already secured, completes the project financing package.

The Facility is for loan funds of up to US$25 million plus a hedging facility of up to 250,000ozs. The mandatory hedging component is approximately 150,000ozs which represents 21% of the project mineable reserves and resources. The term of the loan is until 31 December 2011. - Web Site

ALLSTATE EXPLORATION

Beaconsfield Mine F21 Zone Resource Update - Web Site

AMADEUS ENERGY

Additional hedge contract in place for US oil production

The Directors of Amadeus Energy Limited wish to announce that the following oil hedge contract has been executed with its US bankers - Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Details are as follows:

Product: Crude Collar
Commencement Date: 1 October 2006
Term: 20 months
Cap Strike: $US90.00
Put Strike: $US52.00
Total Volume: 136,800 barrels
Premium: $US0.50 per barrel - Web Site

ATLANTIC GOLD

Updated Results of call on partly paid shares - Web Site

BULLION MINERALS

Response to ASX Price and Volume Query - Web Site

BEACH PETROLEUM

COE: Progress Report - Christies-5 - Web Site

COMPASS RESOURCES

Becoming a substantial holder - Web Site

COOPER ENERGY

Fairbridge-1 (PEL100) – Cased-Hole Production Tests Update

Cooper Energy expects the Ensign #5 workover rig to commence the cased hole production tests on the Fairbridge-1 well in PEL100 sometime between 24 April and 5 May 2006. The start date is contingent upon the usual drilling schedule uncertainties. The cased hole production tests are now progressing through the approvals process with the South Australia Government and the various items of equipment are being secured for the tests....... - Web Site

CENTRAL PETROLEUM

Appendix 3B - Web Site

CALTEX

Change of Director's Interest Notice x 2 - Web Site

CARNARVON PETROLEUM

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

DE GREY MINING

Director Appointment - Web Site

DYNASTY METALS

Bendoc Gold Project Drilling Results - Web Site

EXTRACT RESOURCES

Husab Project - Namibia

FOX RESOURCES

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

GEODYNAMICS

Habanero #2 - Well Intervention Update

Geodynamics announces that the sidetrack drilling is making progress, albeit slower than expected. - Web Site

GRAYNIC METALS

Director Appointment - Web Site

IMPRESS VENTURES

VPE's ann: Start of Drilling at Lightning-1, PEL 115 SA Cooper Basin
Summary:
Victoria Petroleum NL as Operator for the PEL 115 Joint Venture advises that Lightning-1 commenced drilling at 2200 hours Central Standard Time (CST) on 7 April 2006. At 0600 hours today the operation was preparing to run 9 5/8 inch casing at 645 metres. - Web Site

KINGSGATE CONSOLIDATED

Change in substantial holding for AND - Web Site

LION ENERGY

Company Update - Web Site

MIDWEST CORPORATION

Initial Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

MONAX MINING

March 2006 Monthly Report - Web Site

PEPINNINI MINERALS

Targets Nickel/Copper in Musgrave Province Drilling Program - Web Site

RIO TINTO

Simondou mining concession granted to Rio Tinto - Rio Tinto, through its wholly owned local subsidiary SIMFER SA, has been granted a Mining Concession by the Government of Guinea for development of the Simandou iron ore project in West Africa.

Rio Tinto has been exploring and evaluating the iron ore potential of Simandou under exploration licences granted in 1997. Rio Tinto Iron Ore is currently working on a pre-feasibility study for the Pic de Fon deposit within the Simandou Concession.

Technical studies on the Simandou Concession are expected to lead to an investment decision by mid 2008 as agreed with the Government. To date, Rio Tinto has spent over US$30 million on this prospect.

Rio Tinto is studying the feasibility of a Transguinean transport system for the export of ore from Simandou. To this end, the transport system is part of a study commissioned by the Transport Committee composed of Rio Tinto, EuroNimba and the Government. A c onsulting contractor has been appointed to carry out the evaluation of Transguinean transport options.

Rio Tinto is negotiating the possibility of selling a five per cent share in the project to the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group. The Government of Guinea has a right to acquire a 20 per cent share (pro rata from other shareholders) on commercial terms when a construction decision is made. . Web Site

RIVERSDALE MINING

Company Secretary Appointment - Web Site

TANAMI GOLD

Response to ASX Query re: Share Price - Web Site

WHITE SANDS PETROLEUM

Bad Weather Interrupts Rig Up - Web Site

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

Friday 07 April 2006 (Close of Business - New York)
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Energy (GIC)	12,567.5	+5.2	Platinum - spot	US$1059.00	-21.00
AGC Macquarie Au	5057	-25.8	Palladium - spot	US$347.00	-5.00
Hartleys Explorers Index	10,029	na	Bridge CRB Futures Index	364.44	-2.03
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Friday, April 07 2006, 9:16 PM

WALL STREET

Solid employment data renewed Wall Street's inflation worries and sent stocks skidding Friday, with a bond selloff overshadowing a fresh drop in oil prices. The major indexes ended the week little changed. Although investors were encouraged by modestly better-than-expected job growth for March -- signaling a healthy but not overheating economy -- an uptick in hourly earnings again stoked concerns about a tight labor market lifting wages and driving inflation.

Crude oil futures fell Friday as traders took profits after the contract briefly topped $68 a barrel in the previous session for the first time in more than two months.
Markets also took heart from optimistic comments by an oil company executive about restoring production in Nigeria.

Gold futures in New York tumbled from a 25-year high on Friday morning, pressured by speculator and trade selling as the dollar climbed after a closely watched U.S. jobs report and as oil prices eased.

TASGOLD

Amended Announcement

THREE DIAMOND DRILL HOLES COMPLETED INTO COHERENT 3D IP ANOMALIES WITH COINCIDENT SOIL GEOCHEMISTRY, ALDEBARAN PROSPECT

Drill testing of coincident conductivity, chargeability and/or resistivity 3D Induced Polarisation geophysical and zinc + lead soil geochemical anomalies commenced at the base/precious metal Aldebaran Prospect, SMRV Project, Tasmania in early-February and three holes have now been completed for 459.5m.
The primary target is a high-value polymetallic volcanic hosted massive sulphide (+ gold) deposit similar to the World Class Rosebery Deposit / Mine, which is located ~125km to the north in the same Mount Read Volcanic sequence, with >32 million tonnes at 14.6% zinc, 4.5% lead, 146g/t silver and 2.3g/t gold.
Mapping has revealed extensive and encouraging regional VHMS-like chlorite and sericite alteration, with local pervasive silica, within a footwall unit similar to that at the nearby Wart Hill Prospect.
A large Cambrian age mineralising hydrothermal system was apparently active at Aldebaran and the area's overall prospectivity has been confirmed by various geological, geochemical and geophysical evidence, plus the drill holes completed to date.
The strongest mineralisation intersected in TasGold's first drill hole (V34-1 of January 2004)) was 1.2m grading 1.24% Pb, 1.22% Zn and 13g/t Ag, from 21.8m downhole, in broken quartz - galena veins. The widest intersection downhole was 27m grading 0.10% lead and 0.34% zinc (from 106m to 133m), in the entire intercept of a vitric rich volcaniclastic siltstone, within 100m of strong, pervasive sericite-silica-Fe-Mn carbonate alteration (36 to 136m).
Hole ALD002 targeted lead and zinc anomalies in soil coincident with prospective lithologies and a 3D IP resistivity high that extends to 75m+ depth, plus copper in soils partly coincident with an extensive chargeability high that extends to depth. The hole intersected the host horizon and below it was a 42m mineralized interval of strong grey silica - sericite altered quartz-phyric volcanic, crosscut by thin veinlets, disseminations, and spots and clots of galena+/-sphalerite (80 to 122m downhole). The mineralised interval coincides closely with a resistivity high and assays are awaited.
The large size of the alteration zone, types of alteration observed, host lithology, strong zinc, lead and silver in soil geochemistry, strong and cohesive conductivity and chargeability anomalies from the 3D IP and style of mineralisation observed is representative of a VHMS system.
It is anticipated that an additional hole will be completed at Aldebaran during this drilling program.... - Web Site

AGL

Letter to Shareholders 070406 - Web Site

AIM RESOURCES

Appendix 3B - Exercise of Options - Web Site

ALLIED GOLD

Becoming a substantial holder - Web Site

ALLIED GOLD

Becoming a substantial holder - Web Site

ANVIL MINING

Appendix 3B - Web Site

APEX MINERALS

Update on China Project Dispute - Web Site

ANTARES ENERGY

Convertible Notes - Dates for Quarterly Interest Payment - Web Site

BOULDER STEEL

Revised Announcement (07/04/06) - Web Site

BERKELEY RESOURCES

Appendix 3B - Web Site

CENTAMIN EGYPT

Notice under paragraph 708A(5)(e) - Web Site

CARPATHIAN RESOURCES

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

CROESUS MINING

New Managing Director & Appendix 3Z

Appendix 3B - Web Site

TITAN RESOURCES

Bidder's Statement from CSM - Web Site

TENNANT CREEK GOLD

Sale of Non-Core Australian Tenements - Web Site

Friday, April 07 2006, 3:15 PM

MOUNT BURGESS

Drilling Results - Kihabe Base Metals Project, Botswana
Mount Burgess Mining N.L. 100%

The infill drilling programme is continuing on the Company's Base Metals Project at Kihabe in Botswana. The Company has previously drilled four wide spaced drill sections along a zinc, lead and silver soil geochemical anomaly which is 2.4km in length. The previous drilling has yielded average grades of 3% zinc, 1% lead and 28 grammes per tonne of silver, with significant credits of copper and vanadium. A Scoping Study conducted by ProMet Engineers has estimated some 17,500,000 tonnes to 100m depth. Some 4,000 metres are expected to be drilled in the current infill drilling programme for the purpose of upgrading this zone of mineralization to a JORC compliant resource, down to a vertical depth of 150 metres.

Three drill holes have now been completed on a section which is 100m south west of the most western section so far drilled (see diagram attached).

Assaying by ICP-OES has returned the following intersections from RC percussion Drill Hole KRC014 , drilled at Northing 7821511, Easting 500742, -60°/336° magnetic:

Zinc

36-47 m
11 m @
3.85%

71-90 m
19 m @
2.92%

Lead

76-80 m
4 m @
0.97%

87-90 m
3 m @
1.31%

Silver

53-62 m
9 m @
7.7 g/t

71-90 m
19 m @
12.92 g/t

Vanadium

37-42 m
5 m @
224 ppm

Please note drill hole co-ordinates for KRC014 differ slightly from those previously announced as a result of upgrading the accuracy of previous GPS readings.

KRC 015 intersected sulphides as anticipated.

Drill Hole	Northing	Easting	Orientation (dip/magnetic)	From (m)	To (m)	Description

KRC015	7821474	500757	-60^o/339^o	102	181	Greater than 10% sulphides

Consistent with previous drilling the sulphides were intersected in sandstones on the contact with a dolomite.
Assay results from KRC 015 will be announced to the market as soon as they are available.

The information in this report that relates to exploration results, together with any related assessments and interpretations, is based on information compiled by Martin Spence, B.Sc., who is a Member of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Spence is a full time employee of the Company. Mr Spence has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2004 Edition of the "Australasian Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves". Mr Spence consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on this information in the form and context in which it appears.

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AGL

Paul Anthony Commences as CEO - Web Site

ANGLO PACIFIC

Non-Executive Director Appointment - Web Site

ALBIDON

Appendix 3B - Web Site

ALINTA LIMITED

Appendix 3B - Web Site

ALCASTON MINING

Renounceable Issue & Vanuatu Drill Program & App 3B - Web Site

ANTARES ENERGY

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

ANTARES ENERGY

ELLIS UPDATE - ELLIS-4 COMMENCES PRODUCTION

KEY POINT

Antares Energy is pleased to announce that the Ellis-4 Well in Ellis County, Oklahoma has commenced selling gas. The current rate of sales is 1.3 MMcf/d (million cubic feet per day) through a 10/64th choke. SITP is 1900 psi.

Antares equity in this well is 79.46%.

MANAGING DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS

Commenting upon the commencement of production from the Ellis-4 well, Managing Director, Howard McLaughlin, stated that:

"We are please that the well has come on line at the same rate and pressure that it tested at several months ago. Production from this well will give us key information in relation to the Morrow potential in this part of our acreage and hence the economics of future drilling." - Web Site

ANTARES ENERGY

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

BHP BILLITON

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

BULLION MINERALS

Notice of General Meeting - Web Site

COUGAR METALS

Appendix 3B - Conversion of Contributing Shares - Web Site

CARRICK GOLD

Carrick U.S. Listing Effective - Web Site

CROESUS MINING

CROESUS DEVELOPS PLAN FOR FUTURE SURVIVAL

The Board of Croesus Mining NL (ASX: CRS) today advised that the company will immediately implement a short term mining, production and exploration plan to return the Norseman gold business to a sound operational and financial footing. A longer term production forecast will also be prepared in due course which will provide the basis for longer term financial planning.

The Board also advised that, after meeting with the Company's major hedging counter-party and secured creditor, Macquarie Bank Limited Macquarie has, based on the information provided to it to date, given its in principle support for Croesus to finalise and implement a comprehensive new operating and financial plan for the continuation of Croesus’ Norseman gold operations.- Web Site

ENTEK ENERGY

Appendix 3B - Web Site

ESSENTIAL PETROLEUM

PEP 151 Pritchard-1 Drilling Report No. 9

Essential Petroleum Resources Limited advises that at 0600 hours today the Pritchard-1 well had reached a depth of 1676m in the Paaratte Formation. The current operation is drilling ahead at a rate of 12 to 15 metres per hour to the next target, the Nullawarre Formation, as shown in the attached diagram.

Bass Strait Oil Company (BAS) and Inland Oil Resources (IOR) have fulfilled their obligations to take up their interests in the Pritchard-1 well by funding the costs of the well to the top of the Sherbrook Group plus 50 metres, interpreted to be at a depth of 1395m......- Web Site

GALLERY GOLD

Removal from Official List - Web Site

GRD

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

GREAT ARTESIAN OIL & GAS

FIRST QUARTER 2006 REVENUE TO EXCEED $1 MILLION

Great Artesian Oil and Gas Limited (ASX Code : GOG), wishes to advise that revenue from its share of oil production from Kiana-1, located in PPL 212 South Australian Cooper Basin will exceed $1 million for the first three months of 2006. During the period Great Artesian's share of oil trucked to Moomba for sale to the Santos operated South Australian Cooper Basin Producer's facility exceeded 13,000 barrels. PPL 212 is located within PEL 107 and is operated by Beach Petroleum Limited which has a 40% interest. Both Great Artesian and Magellan Petroleum Australia have 30% interests......

Considerable industry interest has been generated by the recent Udacha-1 and Middleton-1 gas discoveries. In addition to yesterday's announcement of Energy Investment Limited's funding the forthcoming Cadenza-1 well, Great Artesian anticipates accelerated exploration drilling and seismic acquisition programmes will be undertaken through further farminee funding during the coming months. "The region is shaping up with the potential of a new gas province", Mr Zillman said. - Web Site

LYNAS

Appendix 3B - Exercise of Options - Web Site

MOBY OIL & GAS

Appendix 3B - Web Site

MONARCH RESOURCES

Presentation - Paydirt conference - Web Site

PERILYA

Letter to Shareholders - Web Site

PLATINUM AUSTRALIA

New Order Prospecting Right Issued for Smoke Hills PGM Proj - Web Site

ROX RESOURCES

Restricted Securities - Web Site

SYDNEY GAS

SYDNEY GAS TO RAISE UP TO $50 MILLION THROUGH RIGHTS ISSUE AND NEW CONVERTIBLE NOTES FACILITY

Ray Schoer appointed Chairman

Sydney Gas Ltd (ASX:SGL) announced today a recapitalisation plan to raise up to $50 million through an underwritten shareholder rights issue, a June noteholder rights issue and establishment of a new convertible note facility through Babcock & Brown.

The capital raising is planned to provide Sydney Gas with the funding required to pay its existing convertible notes, fund its commitments under work programs agreed with joint venture partner The Australian Gas Light Company and enhance its institutional shareholder base. The recapitalisation plan is conditional upon certain matters, including shareholder approval, to be sought at a general meeting to be held on 8 May 2006.

The recapitalisation plan comprises:

up to $34.4 million in a non-renounceable pro-rata rights issue to all Sydney Gas shareholders and existing June noteholders of one new share for every 2.43 shares or notes held. The rights issue to ordinary shareholders will be underwritten by Babcock & Brown Securities Pty Ltd; and
a facility for Sydney Gas of $15.6 million of new convertible notes to be issued initially to Babcock & Brown.

The non-renounceable rights issue is to be priced at 30 cents per Sydney Gas share. The new convertible notes will carry an interest rate of 10.5% per year (compared with the expiring notes of 12% per year) and will be convertible into one ordinary share at a conversion price of 42.5 cents per share........ - Web Site

SYDNEY GAS

Notice of General Meeting and Explanatory Memorandum - Web Site

SYDNEY GAS

Investor Presentation - Web Site

SUNSHINE GAS

Agreement Signed with Stanwell for Co2 Storage Evaluation - Web Site

SCIMITAR RESOURCES

New Tenement Application - Yanrey Project - Web Site

STRAITS RESOURCES

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

TANAMI GOLD

Results of General Meeting - Web Site

VICTORIA PETROLEUM

Presentation at the SA Chamber of Mines & Energy - Web Site

VIEW RESOURCES

88% Increase in Indicated Resources at Cockburn Underground

The Directors of View Resources Limited (View) are pleased to announce the results of an updated resource estimate for the Cockburn Underground following a comprehensive definition and in-fill drilling program recently completed at the Bronzewing Gold Project. The resource model was prepared by RSG Global, as part of the Bronzewing Recommissioning Feasibility Study. The Indicated Resource category now stands at 243,000 ounces, representing an 88% increase on previous estimates (see notes ii).

Managing Director, Derek Lenartowicz commented that: -

"We expect that the bulk of the Cockburn Underground indicated resource will be converted to reserve status and together with the Central open pit form the backbone of our operation"

This significant resource upgrade will form the basis for a new Cockburn Underground mine design and schedule being prepared that will underpin the detailed feasibility study currently being finalised.

The undiluted indicated and inferred resource estimate on the Cockburn underground has been defined at 2.5 Mt at 4.5g/t for 354,000 ounces. Of this total, 243,000 ounces or 69% is in the indicated resource category..... - Web Site

WESTMAG

Response to ASX Query re: Share Price - Web Site

Friday, April 07 2006, 11:15 AM

MINERAL DEPOSITS

Sec708A(5)(e) re final allotment under tranche1 of placement - Web Site

MINOTAUR EXPLORATION

PEN ann: Other Projects - Uranium Access Agreement - Web Site

MACMIN SILVER

MACMIN PURCHASES DRILL RIG

Macmin has finalised the purchase of a truck-mounted drilling rig (Investigator Mark IV) which has percussion and diamond drilling capabilities. The rig, purchased from Roger Hall Drilling Pty Ltd, has been the mainstay of our drilling effort around the Twin Hills silver deposit and Texas silver project over the last ten years.

Roger Hall, currently training a company employee as a driller, will maintain an association with Macmin Silver Ltd as a drilling consultant.

During 2006, the rig has been carrying out grade control drilling over the Twin Hills silver deposit prior to mining. Once this programme is completed, it will be utilised on further resource definition drilling at Twin Hills and on other areas within the Texas project.

An update on construction progress at the Twin Hills Silver Mine will be included in the Quarterly Report to the ASX due by end of April, 2006.

- Web Site

AED OIL

Hedging and Project Update - Web Site

AVOCA RESOURCES

Ceasing to be a substantial holder from AMP - Web Site

ALEXANDER RESOURCES

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

APEX MINERALS

Suspension from Official Quotation - Web Site

ANTARES ENERGY

Ellis-4 commences production - Web Site

BASS STRAIT OIL

EPR: PEP 151 Pritchard-1 Drilling Report No. 8 - Web Site

BOULDER STEEL

Boulder to expand its activities into the UAE - Web Site

BUKA MINERALS

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

BERKELEY RESOURCES

Becoming a substantial holder - Web Site

BEACH PETROLEUM

Appendix 3B - Web Site

BOLNISI GOLD

Becoming a substantial holder - Web Site

CBH RESOURCES

Result of General Meeting of Shareholders on 7 April 2006 - Web Site

CONSOLIDATED MINERAL

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

CULLEN RESOURCES

Cullen and Hannans Complete Forrestania Projects - Web Site

DANAE RESOURCES

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

DEEP YELLOW

Appendix 3B/Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

EQUINOX MINERALS

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

GIRALIA RESOURCES

U3O8 Limited Public Offer oversubscribed - Web Site

GOLD AURA

Renounceable Issue - Web Site

HILL END GOLD

Drilling extends high grade gold zone - Web Site

HERALD RESOURCES

Issue of Shares - Web Site

HILLGROVE RESOURCES

Intermet Resources Ltd IPO Closes - $2m oversubscribed - Web Site

HINDMARSH RESOURCES

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

ILUKA RESOURCES

Mining at Adamson Deposit, Mid West, Western Australia Commences

Iluka Resources Limited advises that the mining and processing of ore from the Adamson zircon-rich deposit has recently commenced, with overburden removal from Adamson having commenced in November 2005. The Adamson deposit forms part of the resource base of the Eneabba mining precinct, located approximately 260 km north of Perth, Western Australia.

The evaluation of Stage 1 of the Adamson deposit has enabled Iluka to bring forward zircon production in the Mid West, to take advantage of the strong market demand and robust pricing. Heavy mineral concentrate from Adamson is processed at the Narngulu processing facilities at Geraldton.

Mining of Adamson Stage 1 is expected to be followed by mining of the remainder of the Adamson deposit. The Adamson deposit contains a Probable reserve of 16.7 million tonnes of ore @ 5.0% HM for 831,000 tonnes of contained HM, as at 31 December 2005. The HM assemblage is 20.4% zircon, 6.8% rutile and 46.4% ilmenite.

Mining from Adamson Stage 1 is expected to produce approximately 23,000 tonnes of zircon between April and November 2006. The mining of the Adamson deposit will entail the movement of a mining unit plant, from its current location at the Depot Hill deposit at Eneabba. Total capital cost for the establishment of mining operations at Adamson is less than A$4 million.

The Ore Reserves contained herein have been compiled by Iluka staff and reviewed by Mr Greg Jones, a Member of the AusIMM, a full time employee of Iluka Resources Limited and a Competent Person as defined by Clause 10 of the "Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC Code - 2004 Edition)". - Web Site

KAGARA ZINC

Appendix 3B Exercise of unlisted options (KZLAO) - Web Site

LEYSHON RESOURCES

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

LEYSHON RESOURCES

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

MIRABELA NICKEL

Becoming a substantial holder - Web Site

MOTO GOLDMINES

Significant Increase in Gold Resource Estimate

A global resource base of 16.1 million oz ( inferred and indicated) has been announced by Moto Goldmines (ASX:MOE, TSX:MGL).

The independent resource estimate relates to its Moto Gold Project in the north east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

"To add more than 5 million ounces in less than 4 month is simply outstanding," said Klaus Eckhof, Moto Goldmines Chief Executive Officer.

"The grades are also on the way up with an overall increase from 2.7 grams per tonne to 3.5 grams per tonne gold ," said Mr Eckhof.

The independent resource estimate was completed by Cube Consulting Pty Ltd.

"A further resource review is planned for the third quarter of this year based upon analysis of further infill drilling results from our Gorumbwa and Karagba-Chauffeur-Durba deposits," Mr Eckhof said.

The Moto Gold Project is a joint venture between L'Office des Mines d'Or de Kilo-Moto ("OKIMO"), a Congolese State owned mining company that is the registered holder of licences covering approximately 83,000 sq kms in the north east of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Orgaman, a private company which has been operating in the Congo for over 70 years and has extensive interests in farming, agriculture, food production and distribution, transport, shipping, property development and resources.

"Our next drilling programmes are designed to upgrade the existing resources from inferred to the indicated category."

"Our plan for this year is to complete an independent external audit by an internationally recognized geological consulting firm to verify the resources work being undertaken by our company and Cube Consulting," Mr Eckhof said. - Web Site

MATRIX METALS

Audio Broadcast - Market Briefing with Andrew Chapman - Web Site

MAXIMUS RESOURCES

Bird in Hand confirming a High Grade Gold Lode - Web Site

NAVIGATOR RESOURCES

Company request for voluntary suspension - Web Site

NIDO PETROLEUM

Initial Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

NEWMONT

SKW ann: Signs mining resource charter contract - Web Site

PAN AUSTRALIAN

Ceasing to be a substantial holder - Web Site

PLENTY RIVER

Appendix 3B - Options Exercise - Web Site

RUSINA MINING

Adjusted Substantial shareholder notice - Web Site

RESOURCE PACIFIC

Third Quarter Activities Report - Web Site

ST BARBARA MINES

Daily Share Buy-Back Notice - Web Site

SYDNEY GAS

Second Supplementary Bidder's Statement from QGC - Web Site

SYDNEY GAS

Sydney Gas to raise up to $50 Million Prospectus - Web Site

TIANSHAN GOLDFIELDS

MSX ann: TGF Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate - Web Site

TETHYAN COPPER

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

TETHYAN COPPER

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

UNITED KIMBERLEY DIAMONDS

Response to ASX Query re: Share Price - Web Site

Thursday 06 April 2006 (Close of Business - New York)
All Ords	5190.3	+31.3	Dow Jones	11,216.50	-23.05
ASX100	4253.3	+32.0	S&P 500	1309.04	-2.52
ASX200	5238.9	+31.9	Nasdaq	2361.17	+1.42
ASX300	5235.5	+32.0	Gold - spot/oz	US$594.60	+7.00
Materials (GIC)	11,358.6	+224.6	Silver - spot/oz	US$12.03	+0.36
Energy (GIC)	12,562.3	+133.0	Platinum - spot	US$1080.00	+14.00
AGC Macquarie Au	5083	+157.3	Palladium - spot	US$352.00	+15.00
Hartleys Explorers Index	10,029	na	Bridge CRB Futures Index	366.47	+2.57
Shanghai Composite	1339.7	-0.4	Light Crude (NYM - $US per bbl.)	US$67.94	+0.87
FTSE 100	6045.7	+1.6	Natural Gas (NYM - $US per mmbtu.)	US$6.97	-0.10
Nikkei	17,489.3	+245.4	Copper (LME - spot $US/tonne)	5778	+68
Hang Seng	16,411.1	+311.0	Lead (LME - spot $US/tonne)	1167	+17
A$ = US73.11		+1.07	Zinc (LME - spot $US/tonne)	2805	+18
A$ = 86.09yen		+0.63	Nickel (LME - spot $US/tonne)	16,950	+200
A$ = 0.598euro		+0.006	Aluminium (LME - spot $US/tonne)	2590	+80
US 10-Year Bond	4.839%	+0.054	Tin (LME - spot $US/tonne)	8450	+50
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WALL STREET

U.S. stocks were mixed on Thursday, as investors were cautious a day before the monthly jobs report and shares of Merck & Co. dropped after a legal setback.

Mungana Resource Upgrade & Commencement of Decline - Web Site

MARENGO MINING

Presentation - Paydirt Conference - Web Site

QUEENSLAND GAS

SGL: QGC's Replacement Bidder's Statement Highlights Uncertainties of its Offer - Web Site

SYDNEY GAS

QGC's Replacement Bidder's Statement Highlights Uncertainties of its Offer

The corrections, clarifications and additional disclosures contained in Queensland Gas Company Limited's replacement Bidder's Statement has exposed the high level of conditionality of its offer for Sydney Gas Ltd (SGL) and raises risks regarding the business of QGC and its shares being offered....... - Web Site

TROY RESOURCES

Initial Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

TROY RESOURCES

Appendix 3B - Web Site

WESTERN AREAS

Change of Director's Interest Notice x 4 - Web Site

Thursday, April 06 2006, 3:15 PM

ICON ENERGY

WEEKLY UPDATE OF USA DRILLING OPERATIONS AT BAYOU CHOCTAW

Icon Energy is pleased to report that the first oil target zone drilled in the Australian Mineral Interests Well No.1 located in the Victory Financial Lease at Bayou Choctaw is a commercial discovery. Side wall cores and logs run in the well over the interval 7700 to 7773 feet showed gas indications of 1070 parts per million (ppm) against a background of 22 ppm. Side wall cores and logs indicate that the net pay intervals totalling 74 feet are entirely hydrocarbon bearing. The oil quality is 34 to 38 API and permeabilities and porosities in the sandstone reservoir are unexpectedly high as reported previously.

The well has been cased and cemented ready for future production and the completion of the well will be determined in combination with the data to be gained after the deeper target is penetrated over the next 1100 feet.

The well is currently drilling below the casing at a depth of 7973 feet towards the planned total depth of 9100 feet

Icon Energy Limited holds a 19.00% working interest in the well through its United States subsidiary Icon Oil U.S., LLC. and is carried through the budgeted expenditure under the farmout agreement signed with CLK Energy LLC. - Web Site

ARGOSY MINERALS

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

ALLIED GOLD

Change in substantial holding from MRC - Web Site

ARROW ENERGY

Tipton West 2P Reserves Increased by 40% Tipton West Field (PL 198, Arrow Energy 60%, Beach Petroleum 40%)

The Directors of Arrow Energy NL (Arrow) are pleased to advise that Proven and Probable (2P) reserves on the Tipton West field have been increased by 50 PJ to a new total of 174 PJ (Of which 25 PJ are 1P). At the same time 3P (Proven + Probable + Possible) reserves have been increased to 2265 PJ an increase of 159 PJ from the previous total.

This increase has been certified by Netherland, Sewell and Associate Inc. (NSAI) of Dallas, Texas. The increase is due to the addition of reserves around the successful Tipton North and Tipton South mini pilots.

Further 1P and 2P reserves are anticipated to be added as development drilling and subsequent dewatering of the field progresses. - Web Site

BATAVIA MINING

Appendix 3B - Exercise of Options & Appendix 3Y - Web Site

DRDGOLD

EMP: Emperor Completes Acquisition of PNG Gold Assets - Web Site

EMPEROR MINES

EMPEROR COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF INTERESTS IN PORGERA AND TOLUKUMA FROM DRDGOLD LIMITED
EMPEROR BECOMES ONE OF THE LARGEST GOLD PRODUCING COMPANIES ON THE ASX

Emperor Mines Limited is pleased to announce it has completed the US$237 million acquisition of DRDGOLD's Papua New Guinea gold assets comprising a 20% interest in the Porgera Joint Venture, a 100% interest in the Tolukuma Gold Mine and all of DRDGOLD’s exploration tenements in PNG.

As a result of the successful completion of this transaction, Emperor has now become one of the largest gold producing companies listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. Based on 30 June 2005 results, annualised production for the enlarged Emperor was approximately 375,000 ounces per annum and the Company now has reserves and resources of 2.2 million and 7.6 million ounces of gold respectively....- Web Site

ESSENTIAL PETROLEUM

PEP 151 Pritchard-1 Drilling Report No. 8

Essential Petroleum Resources Limited advises that at 0600 hours today the Pritchard-1 well had reached a depth of 1419m following a bit change. The current operation is drilling ahead to the next target, the Nullawarre Formation, as shown in the attached diagram.

EXCEL COAL

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

GOLDSTAR RESOURCES

Completion of Placement/Top20 & Distribution Schedule - Web Site

GREAT ARTESIAN OIL & GAS

Energy Investments to Fund Cadenza Well in PEL 106 - Web Site

MATRIX OIL

Dispatch of Information to Shareholders - Web Site

ORIGIN ENERGY

Weekly Drilling Report - Web Site

OIL SEARCH

Drilling Report (Nabrajah-10) - Web Site

QUEENSLAND GAS

Queensland Gas lodges Bidders Statement for Sydney Gas - Web Site

SUB-SAHARA RESOURCES

Presentation to Paydirt Conference - Web Site

SANTOS

Appendix 3B - 5 April 2006 - Web Site

STRIKE OIL

Gulf Coast Update - Web Site

WESTERN PLAINS GOLD

Western Plains Gold says it is exploring for uranium in the Curnamona province, in the north-east of the state.

An aerial survey has already been made of the region and the company hopes that drilling will uncover vein-style uranium deposits.

The company says it has also uncovered deposits of gold and base metals in the region which it will also explore further.... - Web Site

Audio Broadcast - Paydirt Gold Conference - Web Site

CUE ENERGY

Dukuh -1 Begins Drilling

Cue is pleased to announce that the Dukuh -1 exploration well began drilling on 5 April 2006. Dukuh -1 is located in the Sampang PSC, offshore East Java, Indonesia, in 42 metres of water. The well is approximately 10 kilometres south of the Jeruk oil discovery and approximately 40 kilometres south east of the city of Surabaya.

Dukuh -1 will test sandstone objectives in a four way dip closure and is expected to take 44 days to reach a total depth of 3200 metres (subsea).

Participants in the Sampang PSC are:

Santos (Sampang) Pty Ltd 40.5% (Operator)
Singapore Petroleum Sampang Ltd 36%
Cue Sampang Pty Ltd 13.5%
PT Petrogas Oyong Jatim* 10%

*Subject to finalization of legal documentation - Web Site

CARNARVON PETROLEUM

Section 708A(5)(e) Notice - Web Site

DE GREY MINING

Appendix 3B - Web Site

DRILLSEARCH ENERGY

Mulberry 14 - Progress Report - Web Site

DEEP YELLOW

Napperby Trenching Update - Web Site

EUREKA MINES

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

FOX RESOURCES

Activities Update - Audio Broadcast - Web Site

GRD

Initial Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

HARDMAN RESOURCES

First Cargo - Web Site

HERALD RESOURCES

Change in substantial holding from MBL - Web Site

HINDMARSH RESOURCES

Section 650F Notices re T/O by Mega - Web Site

KINGSGATE CONSOLIDATED

AND: Reiterates Rejection of Kingsgate Offer - Web Site

MACARTHUR COAL

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

MONTO MINERALS

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

NEWMONT

Form 4 as lodged with SEC - Web Site

PARAMOUNT MINING

WA Diamond Geologist joins Paramount - Web Site

PETRA DIAMONDS

Appointment of Nominated Adviser and Broker - Web Site

PLATSEARCH

Drilling to commence on Uranium Prospects - Kalabity - Web Site

QUEENSLAND GAS

Annexure A Replacement Bidders Statement & Offer - Web Site

RESOURCE PACIFIC

March Quarterly Report - Web Site

ST BARBARA MINES

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

SALLY MALAY

Outstanding Intersections / New Mineralisation - Web Site

SANTOS

DLS: Mulberry 14 - Tintaburra Block Q - Web Site

TENNANT CREEK GOLD

Thor Mining PLC annnounces commencment of feasability study - Web Site

TETHYAN COPPER

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

TETHYAN COPPER

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

WESTONIA MINES

Presentation at Paydirt Gold Conference 2006 - Web Site

Wednesday 05 April 2006 (Close of Business - New York)
All Ords	5159.0	+42.7	Dow Jones	11,239.55	+35.70
ASX100	4226.3	+37.0	S&P 500	1311.56	+5.63
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ASX300	5203.5	+44.0	Gold - spot/oz	US$587.60	+1.90
Materials (GIC)	11,134.0	+73.8	Silver - spot/oz	US$11.67	unch
Energy (GIC)	12,429.3	+54.7	Platinum - spot	US$1066.00	-6.00
AGC Macquarie Au	4925	-133.9	Palladium - spot	US$337.00	unch
Hartleys Explorers Index	10,029	na	Bridge CRB Futures Index	363.90	+2.31
Shanghai Composite	1340.2	+10.4	Light Crude (NYM - $US per bbl.)	US$67.07	+0.84
FTSE 100	6044.1	+39.4	Natural Gas (NYM - $US per mmbtu.)	US$7.07	unch
Nikkei	17,244.0	-48.9	Copper (LME - spot $US/tonne)	5710	+168
Hang Seng	16,100.9	closed	Lead (LME - spot $US/tonne)	1150	-8
A$ = US72.04		+0.76	Zinc (LME - spot $US/tonne)	2787	+48
A$ = 85.46yen		+0.81	Nickel (LME - spot $US/tonne)	16,750	+900
A$ = 0.592euro		+0.004	Aluminium (LME - spot $US/tonne)	2510	+52
US 10-Year Bond	4.839%	-0.035	Tin (LME - spot $US/tonne)	8400	+125
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Wednesday, April 05 2006, 9:16 PM

WALL STREET

U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 indexes closing at 5-year highs, as investors bought tech stocks after Apple Computer released software that could expand the number of users of its Mac computers.

Energy company stocks rose with a jump in U.S. crude oil futures prices above $67 a barrel.

Commences Nickel Production at East Alpha - Web Site

ESSENTIAL PETROLEUM

PEP 151 Pritchard-1 Drilling Report No. 7

Essential Petroleum Resources Limited advises that at 0600 hours today the Pritchard-1 well had reached a depth of 1333m. The progress curve is shown in the attached diagram.

The top of the Pebble Point Formation was encountered at a depth of 1311m as predicted. No significant shows were reported and the current operation is drilling ahead to the Timboon sandstone in the upper Paaratte Formation. All prospective zones will be fully evaluated with wireline logs after the well has reached its total depth.

The well is programmed to be drilled to the deeper Nullawarre and Flaxman targets between 2000m and 2400m. The deeper targets within the Sherbrook Group have the potential to host in excess of 10 million barrels of oil. - Web Site

FOX RESOURCES

Trading Halt - Web Site

HARDMAN RESOURCES

First Cargo

Hardman Resources Ltd is pleased to announce a significant milestone for its offshore Mauritania projects, with the completion of loading of the first cargo of Hardman’s share of production from the Chinguetti field. The Suezmax tanker M/T Gandhar completed loading of just under 1 million barrels of Chinguetti crude oil (API approximately 28 degrees) on Tuesday 4 April 2006, for the pooled marketing group comprising Hardman (29.7% share), the Mauritanian Government entitlements and other co-venturers. The cargo has been sold under the term sales contract to Vitol S.A. recently announced, at a price which is related to prevailing dated Brent prices. This represents the second cargo lifted from the field since first oil on 25 February 2006. - Web Site

HINDMARSH RESOURCES

Mega T/O offer becomes unconditional - Web Site

HORIZON OIL

Progress Report - Bayou Choctaw Field USA

Horizon Oil advises that as of 4 April 2006, 7 inch casing had been set in the Australian Mineral Interests No. 1 well at a depth of 7,950 feet. This puts the 219 feet gross/74 feet net pay in three zones, as reported last week, behind pipe for later completion as a producer. At report time, the rig was preparing to drill out of casing in 6 inch hole towards the deeper target zone.

JACKSON GOLD

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

LEGEND MINING

Release of Escrow Shares - Web Site

MAGNESIUM INTERNATIONAL

MIL SIGNS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH MAJOR JAPANESE METALS MANUFACTURER

The Directors of Magnesium International Limited advise that its wholly owned subsidiary, Magsheet Pty Limited, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with a major Japanese metal manufacturer for a Cooperative Feasibility Study.

The intention of the Cooperative Feasibility Study is to enable the parties to make final technical and quality evaluations of MagSheet's magnesium alloy product, which is produced with MagSheet's TRC technology. The Japanese Company is targeting computer, communications and consumer electronics manufacturers as potential customers for MagSheet. - Web Site

NAMAKWA DIAMOND

Namakwa Announces $4.3m Non-Renounceable Entitlements Issue and Share Placement to Underpin 2006 Exploration Program - Web Site

NORWEST ENERGY

Notice of Oil Discovery in Puffin-9 Well and Commencement of Drilling at Puffin-7

Norwest Energy NL has been advised by the operator of AC/P22, AED Oil Limited, that it has submitted to the designated government authority a Notice of Discovery for the Puffin-9 well in which it advised that two oil zones have been discovered in the Puffin-9 well.

The Notice of Discovery is based on drilling results including wireline and electric logs, cuttings, shows and wireline pressure data as well as oil samples collected from both these zones. These oil zones were in the primary targets of the well with 6.0 metres of oil interpreted in the UK1a sandstone, and 3.8 metres of oil interpreted in the LK1a sandstone.

AED stated that technical evaluation is underway to define Reserves for the Puffin-9 discovery.

The Stena Clyde drilling rig which drilled Puffin-9 has now moved to the Puffin-7 production well where drilling has commenced. This is the first well of the Puffin Oil Field development which is designed to access the proved reserves discovered originally by the Puffin-1 and Puffin-5 wells.

Norwest Energy has a 1.25% Over-riding royalty interest in AC/P22 and the Puffin Oilfield - Web Site

OLYMPIA RESOURCES

Olympia Discovers New Resource Containing 1.1 Million Tonnes of Heavy Mineral in Southwest WA

Olympia Resources Ltd (OLY) is pleased to announce it has discovered a new heavy mineral resource area on its tenements in Southwest WA that increases its existing resource assets by 30% and has the potential to extend mine life for the Company.

The new resource, Yalyalup, located in Southwest Western Australia, contains an inferred mineral sands resource of 19.9 million tonnes of sand ore containing 1.1 million tonnes of heavy mineral (HM) at an average grade of 5.5% HM. - Web Site

OLYMPIA RESOURCES

Notice of General Meeting - Web Site

OROYO MINING

Response to ASX Query re: Share Price - Web Site

PAN AUSTRALIAN

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

PEPINNINI MINERALS

Appendix 3B/Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

RUSINA MINING

T/O Panel ann:Rusina Mining NL - Panel Concludes Proceedings - Web Site

SALLY MALAY

OUTSTANDING INTERSECTIONS AT SALLY MALAY – 23 METRES @ 3.15% NICKEL

Recent underground exploration drilling returns outstanding results outside current resource base
These results are potentially the most significant since the Company acquired the Project in 2001
Best intersections include 23.1m @ 3.15% Ni, 19.8m @ 3.07% Ni, 14.9m @ 2.23% Ni and 13.3m @ 2.64% Ni
These intersections extend the existing main ore zone up to 50m west of current resource base
The western side of the Sally Malay orebody effectively has no surface drilling
New intersections to the west of the Main Ore Zone (MOZ) demonstrates potential to significantly increase the current resource base close to the existing underground mine operations
Underground drilling has also discovered a new zone of mineralisation parallel to the MOZ
Infill stope drilling between 2140-2215mRL has increased Ni tonnes by 38% (3,300t Ni)- Web Site

ST BARBARA MINES

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

TANTALUM AUSTRALIA

Notice under Section 708A

TANTALUM AUSTRALIA

Appendix 3B - Employee Share Plan

TAP OIL

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

TITAN RESOURCES

Letter to Shareholders - Web Site

VIEW RESOURCES

Final Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

Wednesday, April 05 2006, 3:15 PM

INTEGRA MINING

Pre-Feasibility Preliminary - Web Site

ILUKA RESOURCES

Douglas Project Update

Wet Concentrator Plant Commissioned at Iluka’s Douglas Operations Update on Mineral Separation Plant Completion

Iluka Resources Limited (Iluka) advises that following the completion of commissioning trials, Iluka has taken over the operation of the mining unit plant (MUP) and the wet concentrator plant (WCP) at its Douglas mineral sands operations in the Murray Basin, Victoria. The MUP and WCP were constructed by Roche Mining Pty Ltd (Roche) under a largely fixed price, lump sum engineering, procurement and construction contract (EPC Contract). The EPC Contract also includes the provision of a mineral separation plant (MSP) at Hamilton in Victoria. The MSP is still under construction.

To date, approximately 800,000 tonnes of heavy mineral ore has been mined, of which approximately 260,000 tonnes has been processed including for commissioning activities, producing 14,000 tonnes of heavy mineral concentrate. 540,000 tonnes of heavy mineral ore is stockpiled adjacent to the WCP.

The completion of commissioning represents an important stage in the project. Iluka is now in a position to produce heavy mineral concentrate ready for final processing to saleable product at the MSP..... - Web Site

KINGSGATE CONSOLIDATED

Unconditional Offer for Andean - Web Site

KIMBERLEY DIAMOND

Appendix 3B - Web Site

KAGARA ZINC

Mungana Resource Upgrade and Commencement of Decline

Kagara is pleased to inform its shareholders of a substantial upgrade to its basemetal resource at Mungana, in north Queensland. The new resource of 2.85 million tonnes grading 12.6% zinc, 2.7% copper, 2.4% lead, 190 grams per tonne silver and 1.2 grams per tonne gold is more than 90% in the indicated category (see table attached) and includes some base metal mineralisation previously contained within the Mungana Porphyry gold deposit. This resource, which still remains open at depth and along strike, contains 359,000 tonnes of zinc, 77,000 tonnes of copper, 68,000 tonnes of lead, 17.5 million ounces of silver and 110,000 ounces of gold.

An exploration decline planned to initially access the upper levels of the high grade BM1 resource which grades 21.9% zinc has commenced and is expected to reach the ore body in January 2008. This project is being managed by Kagara personnel using Kagara owned equipment. Staffing is essentially complete and surface infrastructure is currently being constructed.

Mine planning is currently underway and the BM1 and BM2 resources, which will provide the initial feed for any treatment facility to be constructed in the Mungana area, will progressively be converted to reserves over the coming months. In tandem with this, a resource for the large Mungana Porphyry gold deposit that envelopes the Mungana basemetal resource will be calculated. It is expected that a substantial increase to the previously announced resource of 16.8 million tonnes grading 1.09 grams per tonne gold and 0.2% copper will occur as a result of this exercise. - Web Site

METEX RESOURCES

Magma Metals Ltd-IPO Priority Invitation-Metex Shareholders - Web Site

NEW HOPE

Appendix 3B - Exercise of Options - Web Site

OLYMPIA RESOURCES

Presentation April 2006 - Web Site

PETSEC ENERGY

Appendix 3B - Web Site

PETRATHERM

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

PURUS ENERGY

Gordon/Hawkesdale Coal Seam Gas Proj Areas - Drilling Update - Web Site

RIVERSDALE MINING

Notice of General Meeting - Web Site

RESOURCE MINING CORP

Appendix 3B

REDPORT

Section 708 Notice/Appendix 3B - Web Site

RED RIVER RESOURCES

Appendix 3B - Options out of escrow - Web Site

STRAITS RESOURCES

Annual Report - Web Site

TANTALUM AUSTRALIA

Third Quarter Activities Report

UNITED KIMBERLEY DIAMONDS

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

UNIVERSAL RESOURCES

Paydirt Gold Conference Presentation - Web Site

YILGARN GOLD

Initial Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

Wednesday, April 05 2006, 11:15 AM

A1 MINERALS

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

ADELAIDE RESOURCES

Drilling underway on Eyre Peninsula Gold Project - Web Site

AED OIL

NWE:Oil Discovery-Puffin-9 Well/Puffin-7 Drilling Commences - Web Site

ALINTA LIMITED

Change of Director's Interest Notice x 4 - Web Site

ALINTA LIMITED

Change of Director's Interest Notice x 6 - Web Site

ALCASTON MINING

Randwick Hill Drilling Results - Web Site

AMADEUS ENERGY

Weekly Drilling Report

Appendix 3B - Web Site

ORIGIN ENERGY

Appendix 3B - Web Site

PLANET GAS

Appendix 3B - Web Site

PERSEUS MINING

Tolubay Drill Results

HIGHLIGHTS

Four diamond drill holes completed on the third section at Obdilla have confirmed a continuation of mineralisation, with increased grades.
Intercepts include 71.65m at 3.3g/t, 46m at 3.6g/t, 76m at 1.5g/t and 17.5m at 2.1g/t and sub-intercepts included 35m at 4.7g/t and10.4m at 7.4g/t Au.
The Company’s tenement holdings in the Tolubay region now stand at 2,274 sq km after the acquisition of the Aravan and Akbura licences covering 1,647 sq km. A regional exploration program for Carlin style gold occurrences, similar to Obdilla will commence in April. - Web Site

RIO TINTO

Rio Tinto plc share transaction 04/04/06 - Web Site

RAMELIUS RESOURCES

Broker Presentation - Web Site

RESOURCE PACIFIC

Notice of General Meeting - Web Site

STRIKE OIL

Amendment: Change of Director's Interest Notice x 5 - Web Site

TETHYAN COPPER

Ceasing to be a substantial holder - Web Site

WESTONIA MINES

New Westonia Resource Estimate Increases Confidence - Web Site

YILGARN GOLD

Director Appointments - Web Site

Tuesday 04 April 2006 (Close of Business - New York)
All Ords	5116.3	-16.8	Dow Jones	11,203.85	+58.91
ASX100	4189.3	-13.3	S&P 500	1305.93	+8.12
ASX200	5162.5	-18.0	Nasdaq	2345.36	+8.62
ASX300	5159.5	-17.4	Gold - spot/oz	US$585.70	-3.60
Materials (GIC)	11,060.2	+88.4	Silver - spot/oz	US$11.67	-0.07
Energy (GIC)	12,374.6	-105.7	Platinum - spot	US$1072.00	+5.00
AGC Macquarie Au	5059	+124.7	Palladium - spot	US$337.00	-2.00
Hartleys Explorers Index	10,029	na	Bridge CRB Futures Index	361.59	-3.11
Shanghai Composite	1329.8	+10.3	Light Crude (NYM - $US per bbl.)	US$66.23	-0.51
FTSE 100	6004.7	-19.6	Natural Gas (NYM - $US per mmbtu.)	US$7.07	-0.17
Nikkei	17,292.9	-40.4	Copper (LME - spot $US/tonne)	5634	+108
Hang Seng	16,100.9	+36.3	Lead (LME - spot $US/tonne)	1191	-4
A$ = US72.04		+0.47	Zinc (LME - spot $US/tonne)	2749	+66
A$ = 84.65yen		+0.37	Nickel (LME - spot $US/tonne)	15,820	+510
A$ = 0.588euro		-0.002	Aluminium (LME - spot $US/tonne)	2499	-1
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Tuesday, April 04 2006, 3:15 PM

WALL STREET

Investors welcomed the possibility of increased merger activity and sent stocks higher Tuesday despite a lack of other news that kept trading volume light. The Nasdaq composite index reached a new five-year high after a modest gain.

The dollar came under pressure following a news report that predicted the European Central Bank is going to hike rates in May. The euro was up 0.9% at $1.2253 as the dollar fell 0.2% to 117.56 yen.

Gold and silver futures closed lower Tuesday after reaching levels not seen in more than two decades a day earlier, but most analysts still bet on a continued bull run for the metals sector - Web Site

GOLDSEARCH

Change of Director's Interest Notice x3 - Web Site

MINERAL DEPOSITS

S 708A(5)(e) notice - first allotment under tranche 1 - Web Site

ABRA MINING

Appoints New Managing Director - Web Site

ATLANTIC GOLD

Results of 2 cent call on partly paid shares - Web Site

BATAVIA MINING

URANIUM PORTFOLIO DIVESTMENT

Batavia Mining Limited (ASX – BTV) is pleased to advise that it is in the process of structuring the divestment of the Harts Range Tenements and other Uranium Projects in the Northern Territory, currently held by a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The form of this divestment and the timing of the restructure is still being considered by the Company. - Web Site

BATAVIA MINING

BATAVIA TO ACCELERATE FEASIBILITY STUDY

Diversified resource group, Batavia Mining Limited (ASX:BTV) today announced the completion of the Scoping Study on its 100%-owned Deflector Gold-Copper Project in Western Australia, with the study confirming the viability of a low-capital development leveraging off existing infrastructure at Gullewa. - Web Site

BHP BILLITON

ROC:Jacala-1 Re-Spuds Offshore WA - Web Site

BEACH PETROLEUM

COE: Progress Report - Christies-5 - Web Site

BEACH PETROLEUM

Appendix 3B - Web Site

CASPIAN OIL & GAS

CASPIAN EXTENDS PRODUCTION ACREAGE IN KYRGYZ REPUBLIC

Caspian subsidiary Hotrock Enterprises Pty Ltd (Caspian) has acquired a seventy percent interest in a joint venture with the government owned KyrgyzNefteGas (KNG) covering the Mailisu III oilfield, which adjoins the southern boundary of Caspian’s Ashvaz licence.

The Mailisu III field, discovered in 1962, is a classic four-way closed anticline neighbouring the Ashvaz monocline structure. A 1995 US Department of Energy report on oil and gas resources in the Fergana Basin quoted STOIP of 33 MMbbls and recoverable reserves of 6.43 MMbbls for Mailisu III. Non-associated gas of 144,467 MMscf was also reported. The oil reserves are in fractured Paleogene limestone and sandstone beds, whereas the gas is in Cretaceous and Jurassic sandstone reservoirs. - Web Site

COAL & ALLIED

Company Secretary Resignation - Web Site

CONQUEST MINING

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

CUE ENERGY

SE GOBE-13 Well Begins Drilling

Cue is pleased to announce that the SE Gobe -13 well began drilling on the 30th March 2006. At 6am on the 4th of April, the well was drilling ahead in 17.5 inch hole at 180 metres measured depth.

SE Gobe -13 is located within the SE Gobe unit in the south east extension of the SE Gobe oil field and is a follow up to the successful SEG -11 and SEG -12 wells.

The deviated well is expected to take 35 days to reach a total depth of 2200 metres measured depth (2160 metres vertical depth). - Web Site

DRILLSEARCH ENERGY

New Permit Awarded - Surat Basin Queensland - Web Site

DEEP YELLOW

Presentation at Adelaide Uranium Conference - Web Site

DEEP YELLOW

Becoming a substantial holder - Web Site

ELK PETROLEUM

Appendix 3B - Web Site

ESSENTIAL PETROLEUM

PEP 151 Pritchard-1 Drilling Report No. 6

Essential Petroleum Resources Limited advises that at 0600 hours today the Pritchard-1 well had reached a depth of 1158m. The current operation is running back in the hole following a bit change. A drill rate of greater than 10m/hr is anticipated with the new bit. The progress curve is shown in the attached diagram.

Pritchard-1 is the first well in the Portland Trough to test a significant fault-independent closure. The well targets 4 million barrels of recoverable oil in the Pebble Point and top Paaratte Formations at approximately 1,300m and 10 million barrels of recoverable oil or 17 billion cubic feet of recoverable gas in the lower Sherbrook Group. - Web Site

FOX RESOURCES

Outstanding Shallow High Grade Zinc Drill Results at Ayshia - Web Site

GIPPSLAND LIMITED

Wadi Allaqi Gold Exploration Results

Width of Seiga mineralised zone expanded to 75 metres including

8 metres @ 7.7 g/t Au
20.3 metres @ 7.4g/t Au
43 metres @ 3.57g/t Au

Strike length of Seiga mineralised zone >1g/t Au extended from 250 metres to 770 metres 14,000 metre drilling programme is in progress and is expected to confirm the extension at depth of the highly encouraging surface gold results. - Web Site

HINDMARSH RESOURCES

Section 630(5) Notice re Takeover by Mega - Web Site

HINDMARSH RESOURCES

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

MONTO MINERALS

APPENDIX 3Y – CHANGE OF DIRECTORS INTEREST - Web Site

NAVIGATOR RESOURCES

Interview with Mr Tom Sanders - Web Site

OLYMPIA RESOURCES

Section 708A(5) Notice - Web Site

PAN AUSTRALIAN

Board Approves Development of Phu Kham Copper-Gold Project

Phu Kham Copper-Gold Project, Laos Feasibility Study Results
Contained copper and gold in ore reserve increases by over 20% Strip ratio falls to 0.6 – Operating Costs US¢74/lb Cu

Pan Australian (ASX: PNA) is pleased to announce the results of the Phu Kham Copper-Gold Feasibility Study following completion of a Feasibility Extension Program (FEP). The Study was based on an open pit mining operation and conventional copper flotation process plant to produce a saleable copper-gold-silver concentrate for export and custom smelting.

The Company initially considered a 9 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) ore processing option. However, the FEP has justified a larger scale 12Mtpa operation after recent infill drilling and further evaluation identified a significantly bigger ore reserve. The Board of Pan Australian has decided to proceed with the development of the 12Mtpa option. A summary of the key project fundamentals are presented below1:

Mineral Resource 192Mt at 0.62% copper, 0.24g/t gold (0.3% cut-off)

Ore Reserve 144Mt at 0.56% copper, 0.25g/t gold

Strip Ratio 0.6

Annual Concentrate Specification 207,000dmt @ 25% copper, 7g/t gold and 65g/t silver

Annual Production Average 52,000t copper, 47,000oz gold and ~400,000oz silver

Mine Life +12 yrs

Development Capital US$232M

Mine Site Cash Operating Cost2 US¢40/lb

Total Cash Operating Cost2 US¢74/lb - Web Site

PARAMOUNT MINING

New Joint Venture Ground Yields Diamonds - Web Site

PELICAN RESOURCES

Appendix 3B - Working Capital - Web Site

ROC OIL

Jacala-1 Re-spuds Offshore Western Australia

ROC advises that the BHP Billiton-operated Jacala-1 wildcat exploration well in WA-351-P re-commenced drilling operations on 3 April 2006, following the evacuation of personnel from the Atwood Eagle rig due to cyclone activity, and operational problems setting the conductor in the original hole.

As at 0600 hrs Western Standard Time on 4 April 2006 the well had been drilled to a depth of 1,140 metres below rotary table and the current operation is cementing the conductor.

Jacala-1 is located in the deep water Carnarvon Basin, offshore Western Australia, approximately 200 km west of Barrow Island and 100 km northwest of the Enfield Oil and Gas Field.

The well is expected to take about 18 days to reach a total depth of 2,322 metres. - Web Site

SALLY MALAY

Lanfranchi Project – High grade Ni in all Schmitz Extension holes

All seven drill holes of the 2006 Schmitz down-dip drill programme have intersected significant high grade Ni
Best intersections are 6.8M @ 5.13% Ni, 2.13m @ 6.07% Ni and 1.93M @ 8.39% Ni
Drilling confirms continuation of the Schmitz orebody for at least 150 metres down plunge of previous drilling
Work has commenced on ore reserve, mine plan and economic analysis for Schmitz Extension
Production from Schmitz could add significant additional Ni production in 2nd half 2006, subject to positive outcome of study and decision to proceed by Lanfanchi JV- Web Site

TAWANA RESOURCES

Change of Auditor & Correction - Web Site

TALISMAN MINING

WSA's ann: New Nickel and UraniumTargets - Web Site

URANEX

Letter of Intent Signed-Chinese Dept Overseas Uranium Res - Web Site

UNIVERSAL RESOURCES

Appointment of Managing Director

The directors of Universal Resources Limited are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Michael Hulmes as Managing Director of the Universal group of companies, effective from 8 May 2006. Mr Peter Ingram, the current Chairman and Managing Director will remain as Executive Chairman of the group.

Mr Hulmes is a mining engineer, having graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Science (Engineering) from the Royal School of Mines, England. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from Deakin University.

Mr Hulmes has over 24 years experience as a mining engineer in both open cut and underground mines. For ten years he was Resident Manager and then General Manager of the Plutonic Gold Mine in Western Australia. Following the takeover of Plutonic by Barrick Gold of Australia, he was promoted to General Manager Australian Operations for Barrick. In this capacity he was responsible for the Lawlers, Darlot and Plutonic underground mines and Barrick’s interest in the KCGM Joint Venture (Kalgoorlie Superpit).

More recently Mr Hulmes was appointed Managing Director of Buka Gold Limited. - Web Site

WESTERN AREAS

EXPLORATION PROGRAMS TO TEST EXCITING NEW TARGETS NEAR FLYING FOX (FOR NICKEL) AND COPPER HILLS (FOR URANIUM).

THIS NEWS RELEASE IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TOU.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES

The Board of Western Areas is pleased to announce two exploration programs which are planned to test a number of recently identified targets as soon as access is available. These targets are:

1. Two high quality nickel targets 1000m and 1600m north along strike from the Flying Fox Mine, below an interpreted flat lying granite intrusion in a similar geological setting to Flying Fox.

2. Ten low level uranium radiometric anomalies within WSA’s tenements at Copper Hills which is located in the Rudall Metamorphic Complex, southeast of the RTZ’s Kintyre uranium deposit. - Web Site

WESTONIA MINES

New Westonia Resource Estimate Increases Confidence

HIGHLIGHTS

Resource infill drilling to 200m depth confirms previously reported grade control drilling results. Resource infill drill intercepts include:
- 13 metres @ 31.57 g/t gold
- 12 metres @ 13.08 g/t gold
- 10 metres @ 22.36 g/t gold
- 26 metres @ 5.67 g/t gold
Substantial increase in the Mineral Resource confidence levels, with up to 48% of contained metal now reporting to the measured classification.
The new Mineral Resource estimate is summarised as...... - Web Site

Concise Financial Reports 2005 - Web Site

GRYPHON MINERALS

Notice under Section 708A - Web Site

HERALD RESOURCES

Appendix 3B - Web Site

HINDMARSH RESOURCES

Security holder details - Web Site

INDEPENDENCE GROUP

NEW SIGNIFICANT GOLD INTERSECTIONS FROM TROPICANA JV

Latest drill results from the Tropicana Prospect returned 42m @ 3.3g/t Au from 35 metres, including 18m @ 6.0g/t Au from 56 metres.
Ongoing reconnaissance drilling at the Rusty Nail Prospect has intercepted 5m @ 3.4g/t Au from 34 metres.
Gold mineralisation at the Tropicana Prospect has now been delineated over a strike length of 1.3 kilometres, open to the southwest and northeast with a faulted offset.
The Tropicana JV is one of Australia’s largest gold exploration projects covering 7,500km2. - Web Site

STUART PETROLEUM

Stuart Investor Presentation April 2006 - Web Site

STUART PETROLEUM

Drilling Report: Harpoono#2

Stuart Petroleum Limited advises that the Harpoono #2 Murta oil development well has run Drill Stem Test #2 from 1152m to 1161m in the Murta Formation. This test flowed oil to surface at a rate of 240 barrels of oil per day.

The well will now be cased and completed as a Mckinlay and Murta dual zone oil well and will be tied into the existing Harpoono facilities as soon as possible.

This will be the final report regarding the drilling of Harpoono #2. - Web Site

STRIKE OIL

Becoming a substantial holder - Web Site

TENNANT CREEK GOLD

Notice of Meeting - Web Site

TETHYAN COPPER

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

UNION RESOURCES

Updated Resource Estimates - Web Site

WESTONIA MINES

Audio Broadcast - Market Briefing - Westonia Mines Limited - Web Site

Monday 03 April 2006 (Close of Business - New York)
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Monday, April 03 2006, 9:16 PM

WALL STREET

A late-day selloff left stocks mixed Monday as investors put aside their enthusiasm over acquisitions and evidence of a moderating economy and cashed in profits from an early advance.

Gold prices in New York rose as investors bet precious metals will outperform U.S. stocks and bonds, pushing the precious metal close to $600 an ounce for the first time since 1981. Speculative long positions, or bets prices will rise, outnumbered short positions by 120,586 contracts, the Washington- based commission said in its Commitments of Traders report on March 31. Net-long positions rose by 16,322 contracts, or 16 percent, from a week earlier.

Bobby Godsell, chief executive of AngloGold Ashanti, predicted that worldwide gold production would stagnate, then fall in the coming years as large deposits of the precious metal become scarce.

GRAVITY DIAMONDS

Plans Advance to Bulk Sample Abner Range Diamond Pipe

Large diameter drill rig to recover 200-400 tonne sample from up to 50 metres depth
Ellendale palaeochannels in Blina JV to be tested at three locations
Heavy rains impacting on field access to project areas

Gravity Diamonds Limited reports that it is well advanced with planning for the 2006 field season in Australia, where its main focus will be evaluation of the ABN 021 kimberlite discovery at Abner Range in the Northern Territory. The kimberlite pipe will be bulk sampled to determine an estimate of diamond grade and value. The location and depth of the holes is now being finalised, together with the transport and processing options for the recovered kimberlite sample.

"The program will involve collecting 200-400 tonnes of kimberlite using a large diameter rig capable of drilling to a depth of 25-50 metres and recovering approximately one tonne of material per metre of drilling," said Mr Phil Harman, Gravity's managing director. "The logistics planning had been progressing well with a team carrying out a field visit to the area. However, recent heavy rains have meant our staff had to withdraw and this has affected our schedule," he added......

- Web Site

WEDGETAIL EXPLORATION

Green Light for the Development of the Nullagine Gold Project

Wedgetail Exploration (ASX: WTE) today announced the successful completion of the bankable feasibility study (BFS) on the Nullagine Gold Project. The positive factors demonstrated by the BFS results include clear indications that:

The Nullagine Gold Project is technically and financially robust
The Nullagine Gold Project is expected to deliver a net operating cash flow of between $81m and $105m depending on the hedged gold price
Given commencement of construction of the associated infrastructure within the next quarter the first gold pour is possible at the end of the 1Q2007

This marks a milestone in Wedgetail’s strategy to maximise shareholder wealth by finding and developing quality gold reserves in the central Pilbara region of Western Australia. It means that the company will now move to the next phase of its development by:

Immediately embarking on obtaining the funding required to commence construction of a 1 Mtpa CIL processing facility and associated infrastructure. Wedgetail anticipates being able to debt fund the majority of the capital required to construct the project.
Using the Nullagine Gold Project to provide a solid base from which to gain maximum leverage from recent and future exploration success at its substantial landholdings in the Pilbara region..... - Web Site

CARNARVON PETROLEUM

Appendix 3B - Web Site

CARNARVON PETROLEUM

Results of General Meeting - Web Site

COOPER ENERGY

Brief Operational Update: Worrior-4, Christies-4 and Christies-5

Worrior-4

Worrior-4 has been tied into the Worrior oil field facilities and came on-line on Sunday morning. The initial 18 hour rate was reported as 1,660 barrels of oil per day (Cooper Energy share: 498 barrels of oil per day) with negligible water from the McKinlay Formation. Worrior-4 encountered oil bearing reservoirs in the McKinlay and Birkhead Formations as expected.

Christies-4

PEP 151 Pritchard-1 Drilling Report No. 5

Essential Petroleum Resources Limited advises that at 0600 hours today the Pritchard-1 well had reached a depth of 1098m and the current operation is drilling ahead in the Pember Mudstone.

FLINDERS DIAMONDS

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

FOX RESOURCES

Response to ASX Query re:Share Price - Web Site

GINDALBIE GOLD

LANDMARK 50:50 JOINT VENTURE AND FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH CHINA'S ANSTEEL GROUP FOR KARARA IRON ORE PROJECT

Gindalbie Metals Ltd (ASX: GBG) today announced a landmark two stage joint venture and project funding agreement with Anshan Iron & Steel Group Corporation (‘AnSteel’), China’s second largest steel producer, for the development of its Karara Iron Ore Project in Western Australia’s Mid West region.

The President of AnSteel, Mr Jie Liu, and the Chairman of Gindalbie, Mr George Jones, signed an agreement in Canberra today (3 April, 2006), setting out the terms of a 50:50 joint venture agreement for development and financing the Karara Iron Ore Project, including proposed off-take arrangements for the proposed 10 million tonnes per annum of iron products.

Stage 1 – Feasibility Agreement
As part of the first stage of the Agreement, AnSteel and Gindalbie have committed to complete the ongoing Definitive Feasibility Study being undertaken under the Karara Project Alliance with Thiess Pty Ltd during calendar 2006 for both the magnetite and hematite phases of the project on a 50:50 basis.

Gindalbie recently announced an initial JORC compliant Inferred Resource of 737 million tonnes at 37.1% iron for the Karara magnetite deposit, covering approximately half the total strike length of the deposit.

Upon the successful completion of the Definitive Feasibility Study (‘DFS’) for the Karara Concentrate Pellet Project by February 2007 and a decision to mine being made by both parties, the second stage of the Agreement will commence.

Stage 2 – Decision to Mine
The second stage of the Agreement involves the commencement and construction of the Karara Concentrate Pellet Project. While the final funding requirements for the project will be determined by the DFS currently in progress, it is estimated that the capital cost will be approximately A$1 billion, with the debt / equity ratio structured on a 70% debt: 30% equity basis......- Web Site

GINDALBIE GOLD

Appendix 3B - Exercise of Employee Options - Web Site

GOLDEN CROSS

Appendix 3B - Web Site

GOLDSTAR RESOURCES

Results of Meeting - Web Site

GEODYNAMICS

Geodynamics wins two new Geothermal Tenements in the recent Queensland Tender

Geodynamics is pleased to announce that it has been offered two geothermal exploration Licences in Queensland, number EPG5 and EPG6, known as Tennaperra and Nappa Merrie. - Web Site

GEODYNAMICS

Habanero 2 Well Intervention Update

Geodynamics announces that drilling is progressing but at a slower penetration rate than anticipated. Down hole surveys have confirmed that the new side track achieved its initial angle to distance it from the original well. - Web Site

GOLD AURA

Option Agreement in the Tapajos Mineral Province Nrth Brazil - Web Site

GUNSON RESOURCES

Presentation - Web Site

HINDMARSH RESOURCES

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

IBERIAN RESOURCES

Correction to previous Appendix 3B - Web Site

IMPRESS VENTURES

VPE's ann: Mirage-4 Well Being Completed for Future Oil Production, Mirage Oil Field, PEL 115 SA Cooper Basin
Summary:
Victoria Petroleum NL as Operator for the PEL 115 Joint Venture advises that at 0600 hours Central Standard Time (CST) today the operation was carrying out the completion of the Mirage-4 well for future oil production with the running of 2 7/8 inch tubing to 1,419 metres. The well will be perforated over the oil bearing Murta interval from 1,320 -1,338 metres.
- Web Site

IVANHOE MINES

Ivanhoe Mines Receives Initial Annual Payment of US$28 Million from the Sale of the Savage River Iron Ore Mine

SINGAPORE - IIvanhoe Mines announced today the company has received its first contingent annual payment, totalling US$28.0 million, from the sale of the Savage River iron ore mine in Australia, bringing the total payments received to date to US$49.5 million. - Web Site

LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS

Response to ASX Query re: Share Price - Web Site

LION SELECTION GROUP

Net Tangible Asset Backing - Web Site

MIRABELA NICKEL

Placement to raise $4.08m - Web Site

MICHELAGO LIMITED

Proposed Business Combination with Golden China Res Corp Inc - Web Site

MIDWEST CORPORATION

Second Shipment of Iron Ore - Web Site

MONTO MINERALS

Results of Meeting - Web Site

NORTON GOLD FIELDS

Release of Restricted Securities due 11/04/06 - Web Site

NOVERA ENERGY

Removal from Official List - Web Site

ORIGIN ENERGY

Weekly Drilling Report - Newstead 11 - Web Site

PIONEER NICKEL

First Drill Results from Golden Ridge JV - Web Site

QUEENSLAND GAS

Ceasing to be a substantial holder from IPL - Web Site

RAMELIUS RESOURCES

Spargoville Exploration Accelerates - Web Site

RAMELIUS RESOURCES

Letter to Optionholders on Share Purchase Plan - Web Site

RESOLUTE

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

SABRE RESOURCES

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

SEGUE RESOURCES

Initial Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

SINO GOLD

Change in substantial holding from CBA - Web Site

SANTOS

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

SANTOS

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

STRIKE OIL

Entitlement Issue Completed - Web Site

TROY RESOURCES

Appendix 3B - Web Site

TETHYAN COPPER

Variation of Offer/2nd Supplementary Bidder's Statement - Web Site

UNITED KIMBERLEY DIAMONDS

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

VICTORIA PETROLEUM

Mirage-4 Well Being Completed for Future Oil Production, Mirage Oil Field, PEL 115 SA Cooper Basin
Summary:
Victoria Petroleum NL as Operator for the PEL 115 Joint Venture advises that at 0600 hours Central Standard Time (CST) today the operation was carrying out the completion of the Mirage-4 well for future oil production with the running of 2 7/8 inch tubing to 1,419 metres. The well will be perforated over the oil bearing Murta interval from 1,320 -1,338 metres.
- Web Site

VICTORIA PETROLEUM

SUR:Drilling Update Eagle North #1 - Web Site

Under the terms of the deal, Lodestone must drill a minimum of 500m during the initial exploration program, which Lodestone expects will be complete by the end of June. A number of holes will be drilled to test continuity of grade along strike and down-dip of surface samples which obtained narrow high grade gold mineralisation at the Springlands and Diglum prospects. If it decides to continue beyond the initial program, Lodestone can earn 40% of the project by spending $500,000 on exploration over 3 years. It then has an option to earn 51% of the project by issuing 4 million Lodestone shares to Copper Strike, or the equivalent in cash, at Lodestone's choice.

At Bocoolima, rock chip sampling has confirmed anomalous gold values in outcropping garnet-wollastonite skarns. Of the 37 samples taken, 12 had values greater than 1 g/t Au, with one value of 106 g/t Au and another at 11 g/t Au. The sampled skarn has widths of 1 to 4 metres, from both isolated outcrops and continuous exposure over strike lengths of up to several hundred metres. Up to 1.7% Cu is also present. High values were confirmed by Lodestone sampling. Copper Strike sees this joint venture as a means of maintaining an interest in a highly prospective gold project while focusing on copper exploration, particularly at Einasleigh and Walford Creek in northern Queensland. - Web Site

CARNARVON PETROLEUM

April 2006 Investor Update - Web Site

DE GREY MINING

De Grey Targets Geophysical Anomalies at Orchard Well - Web Site

FOX RESOURCES

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

GINDALBIE GOLD

Trading Halt - Web Site

GRD

Full Year Accounts - Web Site

HELIX RESOURCES

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

KALGOORLIE-BOULDER

Uranium Assets Value Realisation Opportunity - Web Site

KIMBERLEY DIAMOND

Change in substantial holding from AMP - Web Site

LIBERTY GOLD

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

MIDWEST CORPORATION

Full Year Accounts - Web Site

MONTO MINERALS

Increase in Feldspar & Apatite Resources - Web Site

MATRIX METALS

New Tenement Applications Uranium Anomalism Confirmed

Matrix Metals Limited is pleased to announce that the Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Mines has accepted two new Applications for Exploration Permits for Minerals (EPMA's).

The new tenements cover an area that Matrix considers to be highly prospective for copper and gold and notably for uranium and are located about 10 kilometres SE of Matrix's Kuridala copper resource which is a key deposit in the White Range Project.

PROSPERITY RESOURCES

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

RESOLUTE

SYAMA REDEVELOPMENT APPROVED

Resolute Mining Limited is pleased to announce that its Board has approved an investment of up to US$120 million for the redevelopment of the 6 million ounce Syama gold mine in Mali.

"This is a major decision for the Company" said CEO Peter Sullivan. "It will see the addition of a third mine to its operating base and over 250,000 ounces per annum of new production, lifting total annual production to well over 500,000 ounces per annum".

The Company will commence immediately a range of activities including personnel recruitment, selection of principal engineer for design and construction and various statutory approval processes in a build up to the construction phase which is expected to commence later this year.

The Company is currently considering a number of fund raising avenues to finance the redevelopment of the project including conventional debt and equity raisings as well as possible asset sales and other corporate activity. - Web Site

RESOURCE PACIFIC

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

SYDNEY GAS

April Convertible Notes Status - Web Site

STRAITS RESOURCES

Appendix 3B - Web Site

STUART PETROLEUM

News Release: Stuart strikes oil in the Cooper Basin

NEW POOL OIL DISCOVERY IN McKINLAY FORMATION AT HARPOONO #2 PEL 113, SA

Stuart Petroleum Limited advises that the Harpoono 2 has made a new pool oil discovery in the McKinlay formation. Drill Stem Test 1 was run from 1191m to 1196.4m in the Mckinlay Formation and flowed oil to surface at a rate of 1080 barrels of oil per day with no water.

Over the period, the well was drilled to TD and wireline logs were acquired. The logs indicated potential pay in both the McKinlay and Murta formations.

Drill Stem Test 2 is being run from 1152m to 1161m to test the Murta Formation.

The status of Harpoono #2 at 06:00 hrs (CST) on 3 April 2006 was:

Location: PEL 113
Planned Total Depth: 1500 metres (TVD)
Current depth: 1498 metres
Operation: Making up test tools for Drill Stem Test #2
Spud: 03:30 hrs on 27 March 2006- Web Site

TRI ORIGIN MINERALS

Issue of Options & Appendix 3B - Web Site

TETHYAN COPPER

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

Saturday, April 01 2006, 1:00 AM

WALL STREET

Stocks closed out a solid first quarter with a modest decline Friday despite lower oil prices and a round of temperate economic data that mitigated concerns about inflation and higher interest rates. The major indexes finished mixed for the week, but were higher for the month and the quarter.

Gold futures fell Friday from their quarter-century highs with a rising U.S. dollar encouraging traders to lock in gains, but overall, prices finished the first quarter of the year with a gain of 13%.

Silver also edged lower, to close down 14 cents at $11.52 an ounce. The contract rose as high as $11.94 overnight, its highest level in 22 years, driven by continued expectations that an exchange-traded fund in registration from Barclays will increase physical demand for the metal.

GOLDSEARCH

Allotment of shortfall shares & options - Web Site

LAKES OIL

VPE:Drilling Report for Eagle North-1Horizontal Well - Web Site

MINERAL DEPOSITS

Notice under s708A(5)(e) of the Corporations Act 2001 - Web Site

MACMIN SILVER

Appendix 3B - Web Site

TASGOLD

Disclosure Update - Web Site

WEDGETAIL EXPLORATION

Full Year Accounts - Web Site

ADELAIDE BRIGHTON

Medium Term Refinancing Facilities - Web Site

ACCENT RESOURCES

Escrow Conditions Lifted - Web Site

AGL

Becoming a substantial holder from AIH - Web Site

AGL

ALN:Supplementary &Replacement Bidder's Statement -Pt 2 of 3 - Web Site

ALBIDON

Amended Full Year Accounts - Web Site

ALBIDON

Full Year Accounts - Web Site

ALLIED GOLD

20 Day Notice of Intention to seek admission on AIM&Appendix - Web Site

ALINTA LIMITED

Appendix 3B - Web Site

ALINTA LIMITED

Appendix 3B - Web Site

ALINTA LIMITED

Supplementary & Replacement Bidder's Statement (Part 3 of 3) - Web Site

ALCASTON MINING

Response to ASX Query re Share Price & Volume - Web Site

AMADEUS ENERGY

Presentation to US Oil & Gas Downunder Conference - Web Site

ARROW ENERGY

Section 708 Notice-Appendix 3B - Web Site

AUSQUEST LIMITED

Appendix 3B - Exercise of options - Web Site

ATLANTIC GOLD

Full Year Accounts - Web Site

ANVIL MINING

Annual Report - Web Site

AUROX RESOURCES

Section 708A Notice - Web Site

ANTARES ENERGY

Extension of Managing Director's Employment Agreement - Web Site

BASS STRAIT OIL

EPR's ann: Drilling Report No.4 Pritchard-1 Well - Vic. - Web Site

BOULDER STEEL

Tripartite Agreement with Breitenfeld Grp & ISMT - Web Site

BHP BILLITON

Market Price for Off-Market Share Buy-Back - Web Site

BHP BILLITON

FWD:BHP Billiton Ravensthorpe Nickel Project - Web Site

BUKA MINERALS

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

BARAKA PETROLEUM

Trends in Taoudeni Basin Identified - Web Site

BERKELEY RESOURCES

Notice of Annual General Meeting - Web Site

BEACH PETROLEUM

Drilling Report:Christies-5 - Web Site

BEACH PETROLEUM

AZA:Basker-5 Development Well Progress Report - Web Site

BEACH PETROLEUM

COE's ann: Drilling Report: Christies-5 - Web Site

CLUFF RESOURCES

Full Year Accounts - Web Site

CASPIAN OIL & GAS

Appendix 3B - Web Site

COMPASS RESOURCES

Compass Raises Funds - Web Site

CARNEGIE CORPORATION

ATR:High Grade African Find near Gambian Mineral Sands Mine - Web Site

CENTAMIN EGYPT

Placement & Appendix 3B - Web Site

COMET RIDGE

Investor Update - April 2006 - Web Site

CONSOLIDATED MINERAL

TIR: New Gold Resource/Positive Drilling Results from Munda - Web Site

CSR

Steps Up Participation in Fuel Ethanol Market - Web Site

CULLEN RESOURCES

Addition to Uranium Exploration/Major Nickel & Gold Drilling - Web Site

CURNAMONA ENERGY

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

DRILLSEARCH ENERGY

Mulberry 9 - Extends Mulberry Field - Final - Web Site

DYNASTY METALS

Uranium Exploration Update - Web Site

DANAE RESOURCES

Extension of Takeover Offer Period - Web Site

DIAMONEX LIMITED

Release of Restricted Securities/App 3B - Web Site

DRAKE RESOURCES

Appendix 3B - Web Site

DEEP YELLOW

Chairman's Audio Broadcast - Web Site

EAGLE BAY RESOURCES

Results of Meeting - Web Site

EMPIRE OIL & GAS

Dune-1 Drilling Timetable EP 435 - Web Site

ELECTROMETALS

Annual Report - Web Site

EQUINOX MINERALS

2005 Annual Information Form - Web Site

FOX RESOURCES

Roche Mobilse Mining Equipment-West Whundo Copper-Zinc Dep - Web Site

GONDWANA RESOURCES

Annual Report - Web Site

GOLDSTREAM MINING

ALB ann: Exploration Fast Tracked at Platinum-Nickel JV - Web Site

GLENGARRY RESOURCES

Drilling Commences on Copper & Uranium Targets at Greenvale - Web Site

GIRALIA RESOURCES

PMH:Blue Rose Copper Gold Deposit-Positive Oxide Metallurgy - Web Site

GRD

Implements CEO Succession Plan - Web Site

HAVILAH RESOURCES

Becoming a substantial holder for GHT - Web Site

HARDMAN RESOURCES

Resolution of Mauritanian Dispute - Web Site

HERALD RESOURCES

Results of General Meeting - Web Site

HINDMARSH RESOURCES

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

HINDMARSH RESOURCES

Section 650F(1) Notice re Takeover from Mega - Web Site

HINDMARSH RESOURCES

Notice of Variation of Offer Period - Web Site

HANNANS REWARDS

Results of General Meeting - Web Site

INNAMINCKA PETROLEUM

Flax Oilfield Update - Web Site

IMPRESS VENTURES

VPE's ann: Drilling Report for Mirage-4 SA Cooper Basin - Web Site

JUPITER MINES

Resignation of Director - Web Site

JERVOIS MINING

New Capital Raising - Web Site

KINGSGATE CONSOLIDATED

FIRB Approval for T/O by Kingsgate SouthAmerica P/L RE: AND - Web Site

KENTOR GOLD

New Management Appointment - Web Site

LEGEND MINING

Annual Report - Web Site

MICHELAGO LIMITED

Company Secretary Appointment & Resignation - Web Site

METALLICA MINERALS

Shareholder Update - Web Site

MOTO GOLDMINES

Director Resignation - Web Site

MONTO MINERALS

Resolution 2 General Meeting 03/04/06/Appendix 3B - Web Site

MONTO MINERALS

Appendix 3B - Web Site

MONTO MINERALS

Reorganisation of Capital - Web Site

MOSAIC OIL

Response to ASX Price Query - Web Site

MONARO MINING

Pro Rata Option Entitlement Issue - Web Site

MAXIMUS RESOURCES

Hot Uranium Maximus Plays Presentation 30 March 2006 - Web Site

NOVERA ENERGY

Becoming a substantial holder - Web Site

NORTHWEST RESOURCES

Notice of General Meeting

OILEX

Award of Block 56 in Oman to Consortium - Web Site

ORCHARD PETROLEUM

Appendix 3B - Web Site

ORIGIN ENERGY

Contact Energy Ltd -Maui Gas Proposed Sale - Web Site

ORIGIN ENERGY

Contact Energy New CEO Appointed - Web Site

OXIANA LIMITED

Appendix 3B - Web Site

PAN AUSTRALIAN

Financial Report six months ended 31 December 2005 - Web Site

PEPINNINI MINERALS

Media Release SA Uranium Conference - Web Site

RESOURCE MINING CORP

Argyle Iron Ore Project Update

RUSINA MINING

Initial Director's Interest Notice x 2 - Web Site

RAMELIUS RESOURCES

News Release:Ramps up Spargoville Exploration - Web Site

ROC OIL

Resolution of Mauritanian Dispute - Web Site

ROX RESOURCES

Appendix 3B - Web Site

SOUTHERN GOLD

Drilling program for Uranium mineralisation underway - Web Site

SUB-SAHARA RESOURCES

Shortfall from Pro Rata Issue Placed by Directors - Web Site

SOUTHERN CROSS

Full Year Accounts

STRATEGIC MINERALS

Annual Report - Web Site

SANTOS

FUELS Dividend Rate - Web Site

SANTOS

Appendix 3B - Web Site

SANTOS

Appoints New Head of Exploration - Web Site

STUART PETROLEUM

Drilling Report: Harpoono #2 SA - Web Site

STRIKE OIL

Change of Director's Interest Notice x5 - Web Site

TANTALUM AUSTRALIA

Share Placement

TANAMI GOLD

Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site

TASMAN RESOURCES

News Rel: Tasman to Drill Uranium Targets Near Olympic Dam - Web Site

TAWANA RESOURCES

Annual Report year ended 31 December 2005 - Web Site

TENNANT CREEK GOLD

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

TETHYAN COPPER

Becoming a substantial holder - Web Site

TETHYAN COPPER

Change in substantial holding - Web Site

TERRAMIN AUSTRALIA

Full Year Accounts - Web Site

Friday 31 March 2006 (Close of Business - New York)
All Ords	5087.2	+15.6	Dow Jones	11,109.32	-41.38
ASX100	4160.9	+12.6	S&P 500	1294.82	-5.43
ASX200	5129.7	+14.7	Nasdaq	2339.79	-1.03
ASX300	5127.2	+15.4	Gold - spot/oz	US$581.50	-4.30
Materials (GIC)	10,774.0	+159.0	Silver - spot/oz	US$11.49	-0.05
Energy (GIC)	12,413.9	+236.2	Platinum - spot	US$1061.00	-21.00
AGC Macquarie Au	4921	+225.3	Palladium - spot	US$331.00	-11.00
Hartleys Explorers Index	9888	+178.2	Bridge CRB Futures Index	361.91	-3.44
Shanghai Composite	1298.3	+3.6	Light Crude (NYM - $US per bbl.)	US$66.53	-0.52
FTSE 100	5964.6	-50.6	Natural Gas (NYM - $US per mmbtu.)	US$7.21	-0.28
Nikkei	17,059.7	+14.3	Copper (LME - spot $US/tonne)	5460	+105
Hang Seng	15,805.0	-75.7	Lead (LME - spot $US/tonne)	1192	-6
A$ = US71.64		+0.19	Zinc (LME - spot $US/tonne)	2676	+71
A$ = 84.38yen		+0.54	Nickel (LME - spot $US/tonne)	15,285	+250
A$ = 0.591euro		+0.003	Aluminium (LME - spot $US/tonne)	2499	+24
US 10-Year Bond	4.853%	-0.002	Tin (LME - spot $US/tonne)	8185	+60
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