March 27 (Reuters) - Marindi Metals Ltd MZN.AX :
* AGREEMENT WITH JAPAN OIL, GAS & METALS NATIONAL CORPORATION TO EARN UP TO 70% IN CARANBIRINI ZINC PROJECT AT MCARTHUR RIVER
* JOGMEC MAY EARN 51% BY SOLE FUNDING $2 MILLION OF EXPLORATION OVER FIRST 2 YEARS AND UP TO 70% BY SPENDING TOTAL OF $4 MILLION OVER 3 YEARS