** Shares of Anson Resources ASN.AX rise as much as 7.7%
to A$0.14, their highest level since Jan. 3
** Mineral explorer says it has received approval from Utah
state for water (brine) extraction at the Green River Lithium
Project in Utah, US
** This is the first permit approval that co has received
from Utah related to production of lithium from brine at the
project - Anson
** More than 1.2 mln shares change hands, compared with the
30-day average volume of 2 mln shares
** Stock down 7.1% this year, as of last close
(Reporting by Megha Rani in Bengaluru)
((Megha.Rani2@thomsonreuters.com;))