Sept 1 (Reuters) - ** Dateline Resources DTR.AX slips 9.4% to A$0.242; marks biggest intraday pct fall since July 9
** Gold and rare earths elements miner secures A$25 mln ($16.3 mln) placement at A$0.215/share
** Issue price represents 18.9% discount to last close
** Proceeds will be used to accelerate exploration, development at Colosseum Gold and Rare Earth Elements Project in California
** YTD, DTR gains 6,757.1%
($1 = A$1.5389)
(Reporting by Keshav Singh Chundawat in Bengaluru)
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