** Shares of Ioneer Ltd INR.AX rise as much as 8.3% to
A$0.195, set to gain most since April 15 - if gains hold
** The lithium-boron producer receives commitments for
placement to raise US$25.1 million at US$0.1177 per share
** Co is well funded to advance the Rhyolite Ridge project -
a lithium-boron project, through to final investment decision
expected in December 2024
** Stock hits its highest level since April 24
** Stock has risen 20% this year as of last close
(Reporting by Rajasik Mukherjee in Bengaluru)
((Rajasik.Mukherjee@thomsonreuters.com;))