** Shares of Australian mineral explorer Evolution Energy
Minerals EV1.AX jump as much as 14.7% to A$0.430, their
highest since May 31
** Says initial results from its commercial verification
process show about 64% of produce from its Chilalo graphite
project in Tanzania is suitable for advanced battery
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** Shares on track for their biggest intraday pct gain since
June 16
** More than 121,090 shares change hands as compared to the
30-day average volume of ~67,499 shares
** Stock down 14.8% this year, as of last close, vs a 10.8%
decrease in the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO
(Reporting by Roushni Nair in Bengaluru)
((Roushni.Nair@thomsonreuters.com;))