Feb 3 (Reuters) - Sipa Resources Ltd SRI.AX :
* RECEIVED REQUIRED NOTIFICATION FROM RIO TINTO MINING & EXPLORATION LIMITED
* RIO TINTO HAVE ADVISED SIPA OF THEIR INTENTION TO WITHDRAW FROM CURRENT EARN-IN AND JV AGREEMENT
* WILL COMMENCE NEW PARTNERSHIP DISCUSSIONS IMMEDIATELY
* TO RETAIN 100% OWNERSHIP OF UGANDA LAND PACKAGE