** ** Shares of Bannerman Energy BMN.AX rise as much as
6.8% to A2.810, posts biggest intraday gain since Nov. 17
** The uranium developer says it has received mining licence
for its Etango Uranium Project in Namibia, and has been awarded
initial contracts for the Etango early works program
** Adds contracts hold a combined value of approximately of
approximately $2 mln
** Stock at its highest since Dec. 5
** Stock has risen 46.1% this year as of last close
(Reporting by Neha Soni in Bengaluru)
((Neha.Soni@thomsonreuters.com))