May 18 (Reuters) - Genesis Resources Ltd GES.AX
* Queensland Government's Department Of Natural Resources And Mines granted genesis' request to withdraw its mining lease 80166 application
* Withdrawal will not affect any entitlements that genesis currently has through underlying exploration permit
* Intends to continue exploration programs at tenement, whilst re-assessing viability of submitting another ml application at later stage Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: GES.AX