April 8 (Reuters) - Mineral Commodities Ltd MRC.AX :
* OPERATIONS AT TORMIN WERE PLACED ON CARE AND MAINTENANCE FROM MIDNIGHT, THURSDAY 26 MARCH 2020
* ANTICIPATED NORMAL MINING AND PROCESSING OPERATIONS WILL RESUME AT TORMIN FROM MONDAY, 13 APRIL
* FULL IMPACT ON CO'S SUPPLY CHAIN AND OFFTAKE BUSINESS IS STILL BEING ASSESSED
* UNIT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM RELEVANT AUTHORITY THAT MINING & PROCESSING OPERATIONS CAN RESUME AT TORMIN MINERAL SANDS OPERATION
* CO PROVIDED WITH REQUISITE CONSENT TO RECOMMENCE OPERATIONS AND AUTHORITY TO ISSUE STAFF PERMITS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL SERVICE
* EXPECTS NORMAL TRADING CONDITIONS TO BE BACK IN PLACE SHORTLY AFTER REINSTATEMENT OF MINING AND PROCESSING OPERATIONS
* MINING, PROCESSING OPERATIONS TO RESUME AT TORMIN MINERAL SANDS OPERATION IN SOUTH AFRICA AFTER BEING HALTED DUE TO COVID-19