** Shares of U.S.-based clean energy firm Comstock LODE.A rise 3.5% to $2.68 premarket
** Company settles two outstanding strategic commitments due from IP and other asset acquisitions for its renewable fuels and metals businesses
** CEO says the "equity-based settlements resulted in material, restructured savings, enhanced liquidity and increased financial flexibility"
** Up till last close, stock has tumbled nearly 68% YTD
(Reporting by Pooja Menon in Bengaluru)
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