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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 05, 1971

Page

11

Whim Creek drill results signal nickel discovery near Roebourne

Whim Creek Consolidated NL reports an intersection near Roebourne of elevated nickel with copper in a six hole program. Results from holes 2 and 8 show copper and nickel values, while overall grades are tentative pending fuller assay data. Offshore drilling by Shell begins in Great Australian Bight with Platypus projects to follow.

Whim Creek Consolidated NL Ruth Weil Roebourne Roebourne Ait Venture Reck Anglie Ameren Austrivd Bd Koper Shell Group Port Lincoln Jensen Jensen Mining the Vestments Ltd Hdenum-Bismarh LDU Garner Theolemisis

Senators examine takeover moves for Genow Oil bid

The Senate Select Committee on Securities and Exchange reviewed Belinda Pry Ltd takeover efforts of Genow Oil. Glomex Mines NL directors A. Pitts and WN Handley, ex-John T. Martin and Co underwriters, testified. Handley also chairs Belinda Pty Ltd. Evidence supported claims Belinda sought to depress Genow shares. Further in camera talks and future hearings were noted involving Ponwoun NL and Sidney brokers.

Genow Oil Belinda Pry Ltd Glomex Mines NL Senate Select Committee On Securities Jand Exchange Glomex Mines A. Pitts WN. C. Handley Melbourne John T. Martin and Co Glomex Handley Belinda Pty Ltd Melbourne Stock Exchange Genoa Onl Belinda Rie Tus Rae Pius Sydney Genda Pitts Wilcocks Ponwoun NL K. T. Maxwell J. A. Gibson Sidney Sharebroking Hattersley and Maxwell

Acceptable bids for Minsee shares but Robe River parcel unsold

Tender notices show acceptable bids totaling 23 million for Minsee, while no satisfactory offers emerged for the entire Robe River Ltd parcel though smaller blocks drew bids. Aberfoyle and Cudgen Rutile tenders are strong, with Aberfoyle’s 38 million fully paid shares and 984,497 contributing shares valued at 9.43 million against 4.74 million Friday prices.

Robe River Ltd Jamison Robe River Aberfoyle Cudgen Rutile Abertoyle Cudgen Box Consolidated Rutile Oul Ade Minsec Rube River Robe River Holding Miller Jamison Sid Aberfore Cudgen

ACI starts year with improved outlook in 971 72

Australian Consolidated Industries Ltd reports a better first quarter 1971-72, with group results ahead of last year and a brighter outlook for the full year. Printing and carton segments lag, but glass, fibre-glass and extrusion divisions show gains amid price increases and tariff considerations.

Australian Consolidated Industries Ltd James Forrest Melbourne Groun Australia ACT InoDermu Perth Pak Pacific Corporation Pty, Limited Victoria New Zealand Australian Window Glass Pty, Limited Alex Harvey Industries Limited Exparte Comarco Limited South East Asia P.T. Kangar Consolidated Industries Djakarta Malaysia Singapore Thailand New Guinea

New polypropylene plant highlights protection concerns in Australia

W N Luke managing director of Sheil Chemical says uncertainty over forward prices and protection levels for thermoplastic raw materials hampers investment. He cites the Clyde plant, the first of its kind in Australia, costing over 18 million and with a 24 000 ton annual capacity. Luke urges faster tariff reviews and parity with polyethylene to prevent disruptive Japanese pricing while noting existing protections remain slow to update.

Sheil Chemical (Australia) Pty Ltd W. N. Luke Sail Tariff Board Luke Clyde Australia Shell Japan

Anglo American eyes Poseidon finance aid for windward project

The Anglo American group proposes funding Poseidon Ltd to push the Windwrra nickel deposits to full production. In a June 30 annual report, directors gave few details but noted ongoing review and potential announcements. Earlier, Anglo American via Australian Anglo American Ltd pledged about 10.8 million to support mine development and construction. Discussions continue on nickel marketing and a joint smelter to convert production to matte, possibly under long-term contract.

Anglo American Group Poseidon Ltd Anglo American Corporation of South Africa Ltd Australian Anglo Amierican Ltd Poseidon Dicussiink

Treasury Bulletin Signals Moderate Growth and Inflation Pressure

The bulletin indicates moderate output and demand growth with inflationary tendencies. It notes strong private sector housing, firm private fixed capital expenditure, and movements in consumption, government spending, earnings, money supply, the labor market, and the balance of payments. It was released today and highlights private demand as a key driver.

Treasury

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