** Shares of Arafura Rare Earths ARU.AX rise as much as
2.6% to A$0.195, hitting their highest in a week
** The rare earths miner says it has secured remaining
approvals from commercial lenders and export agencies for a
targeted $775 mln senior debt funding and a $80 mln cost overrun
facility
** Co says it is moving closer to a final investment
decision for its Nolans rare earth project in Northern Territory
** Stock had risen ~15.2% this year, as of last close
(Reporting by Archishma Iyer)
((Archishma.Iyer@thomsonreuters.com;))