Nov 16 (Reuters) - Mineral Commodities Ltd MRC.AX :
* RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL RESOURCES IN SOUTH AFRICA OF REFUSAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION APPLICATION
* REFUSAL OF APPLICATION FOR PROSPECTING RIGHT OVER KLIPVLEY KAROOKOP AREA
* COMPANY HAS FILED AN APPEAL AND BELIEVES IT HAS STRONG TECHNICAL AND LEGAL GROUNDS FOR APPEAL TO BE SUCCESSFUL
* NOTIFICATION DOES NOT AFFECT CO'S CURRENT MINING OPERATIONS AT TORMIN