April 11 (Reuters) - Eastern Goldfields Ltd EGS.AX :
* Performance bonds - response to media speculation
* Notes media speculation in relation to potential imposition of performance bonds by department of mines and petroleum
* Co believes there are now good grounds for the minister of mines and petroleum to withdraw the request for the upbs
* Co notes that it is in compliance with its levy payment obligations under the mining rehabilitation fund
* Source text for Eikon