April 16 (Reuters) - Macarthur Minerals Ltd MMS.V :
* CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT TO SHAREHOLDERS ON THE ADVANCEMENT OF ITS MAJOR AUSTRALIAN IRON ORE ASSETS AND PROGRESS ON ITS GOLD, NICKEL AND LITHIUM PORTFOLIO
* MACARTHUR MINERALS LTD - WILL CONTINUE TO ACTIVELY SEEK JOINT VENTURE PARTNERS TO ADVANCE EXPLORATION OF ITS GOLD, LITHIUM, COBALT AND NICKEL PROJECTS.