Australia's Kuniko jumps most in 2 weeks on buying lithium mines
** Shares of Kuniko Ltd KNI.AX jump as much as 9.1% to
A$0.48, on track for best day since Feb 23, if gains hold
** Battery metals miner says options acquired over three
prospective lithium projects in James Bay, Quebec
** Says exploration plans target field work to start in
second quarter of the year
** Stock his highest since Feb 28
** Stock down 13.7% this year as of last close
(Reporting by Poonam Behura in Bengaluru)
((Poonam.Behura@thomsonreuters.com;))