** Shares of Hazer Group HZR.AX rise as much as 16.7% to
A$0.700, their highest level since Dec 28
** Stock set for best day since June 30, 2022, if gains
hold
** The clean technology development co announces a startup
of its onshore Commercial Demonstration Plant and first
production of hydrogen and graphite
** Co expects to ramp up operations through first half of
CY2024
** Around 768,586 shares change hands, compared with the
30-day average volume of 188,358 shares
** Stock has fallen 12.4% this year, as of last close
(Reporting by Shivangi Lahiri in Bengaluru)
((shivangi.lahiri@thomsonreuters.com))