** Lithium developer Lake Resources NL LKE.AX rises as
much as 5.7% to A$1.11, its biggest intraday jump since Nov. 14
** Sydney-based LKE top performer in the ASX 200 benchmark
index .AXJO
** Says resolved dispute over timeline with Argentina
project partner Lilac Solutions
** Lake and Lilac agree to an amended timeline for Argentine
Kachi lithium project, more than two months after dispute
erupted over project milestone deadline
** Adds that Kachi demonstration plant currently operating
continuously at 90% of steady state capacity, volume, and
production
** LKE up 4% this year as of last close, vs a 3.9% decline
in the ASX 200 benchmark
(Reporting by Sameer Manekar in Bengaluru)
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