Australia's Askari Metals rises on acquisition of lithium project

Highland Metals

11/11/2022 24:30

** Shares of Australia's Askari Metals  AS2.AX  rise as much
as 9.6% to A$0.46, set to climb most since Oct 25, if gains hold
    ** The metals explorer announces acquisition of Hillside
lithium project in eastern Pilbara  urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nASX2lxLmy
    ** Says project exploration has identified extensive
pegmatites, which have been drill-tested
    ** Stock hits its highest since Oct 28
    ** Stock on track for best week since Oct 21; gains about 9%
so far this week
    ** Stock up 80.4% this year, as of last close
 (Reporting by Rishav Chatterjee in Bengaluru)
 ((Rishav.Chatterjee@thomsonreuters.com;))