** Shares of Altamin AZI.AX rise as much as 1.8% to
A$0.056, hitting its highest level since Jan. 24
** The mineral explorer signs non-binding memorandum of
understanding with IREN SpA IREE.MI for potential
collaboration for critical raw material production at the Lazio
Geothermal Lithium Project
** Adds, under MOU, co to develop the Lazio Project
** Earlier this week, the two parties signed MOU for lithium
recovery from geothermal projects around Rome
** Stock has risen 1.8% YTD, as of last close
(Reporting by Rajasik Mukherjee in Bengaluru)
((Rajasik.Mukherjee@thomsonreuters.com;))