** Shares of Lake Resources NL LKE.AX rise 6.1% to A$0.035, on track for their strongest session since April 24, if gains hold
** Co launches a strategic review of its flagship Kachi lithium project in Argentina, prompted by an undervaluation of the asset following a recent slump in lithium carbonate prices
** The review may lead to stake sale in the project and a potential sale or merger of the co
** About 4.3 million shares change hands, 1.7x the 30-day average of 2.5 million
** Stock down 16.7% YTD, including moves in current session
(Reporting by Jasmeen Ara Shaikh in Bengaluru)
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