** Shares of mineral explorer Anson Resources ASN.AX rise
as much as 7.4% to A$0.145, hitting highest since June 8
** Co says it has increased the lithium grade at its Long
Canyon No. 2 well in Utah by 87% compared to previous assays
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** Says drilling results from a recent campaign in co's
Paradox lithium project area returned an average assay grade of
187 parts per million (ppm) lithium and 3,793 ppm bromine
** Says drilling results represent a 134% increase on the
only historical lithium value recorded at the project
(Reporting by Riya Sharma in Bengaluru)
((Riya.Sharma@thomsonreuters.com;))