Feb 8 (Reuters) - Marindi Metals Ltd MZN.AX :
* MARINDI TO RETAIN 100% OF CARANBIRINI ZINC PROJECT
* JAPAN OIL, GAS AND METALS NATIONAL CORP HAS ELECTED TO WITHDRAW FROM JV AGREEMENT WITH MARINDI AT CARANBIRINI ZINC PROJECT
* IS EVALUATING OPPORTUNITIES TO PROGRESS EXPLORATION EFFORTS AT CARANBIRINI AND YALCO ZINC PROJECTS IN NORTHERN TERRITORY