** Shares of Atlantic Lithium A11.AX rise 13.9% to A$0.205, highest level since February 19
** Lithium explorer set for best day since late June, if current gains hold
** Co secures funding of up to 28 million pounds ($37.83 million) to develop its Ewoyaa lithium project in Ghana towards production
** Co enters binding financing agreements with investment co Long State Investments for a placement and equity facility
** Stock down ~38% this year, including the day's move
($1 = 0.7402 pounds)
(Reporting by John Biju in Bengaluru)
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